Robert Michael Flaherty, age 69 of Florence, passed away after a brief illness on November 12, 2025.  Visitation will be held at Williams Funeral Home on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 12:00pm until 1:30pm.  Graveside services will follow at 2:00pm at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Mary Flaherty, his brother Buddy Flaherty and a sister, Mary Glover.

Robert is survived by two brothers: Pat Flaherty and Charlie Flaherty (Dana).  Two sisters: Patricia Soetekouw (Rob) and Bonnie Rogers. As well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.