Obituary of Robert A. Alberghini

Robert A. Alberghini “Bob” of Carver and St. Johnsbury, VT died on May 3, 2008. He was 72 years old. Mr. Alberghini was born, raised, and educated in Plymouth, and is a graduate of Plymouth High Schools’ class of 1953. He went on to attend the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, and has been a lifelong cranberry grower. Mr. Alberghini worked at the University of Massachusetts Cranberry Experiment Station in Wareham for 23 years. He owned and operated his own cranberry bogs in Carver, and Plymouth. He was a member of Ocean Spray as well as the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association, and was the founder and owner of R.A.S.P., Inc. in Carver. He was also a member of the Carver conservation committee and the Upland Sportsman Club in Plympton. He enjoyed skiing, snowmobiling, traveling, camping, and tending to his Draft horses. Mr. Alberghini is the beloved husband of Carmen Alberghini. Loving Father of Christopher Alberghini of CA. Son of Lavina Alberghini of Plymouth, and the late Alden Alberghini. Brother of Ann Govoni of Kingston. He is also survived by many Nieces and Nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, May 7th from 4-7:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St. (Rt. 58) Carver. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 8th at the Shepherd Funeral Home at 10:00 AM. Burial will be at the Central Cemetery in Carver. Donations may be made in Bob’s name to the Jordan Hospital Club Cancer Center, 275 Sandwich St. Plymouth, MA 02360