Local Obituaries
“A staple of our community, Bob will be missed by the countless friends and loyal customers he made at The Rialto Barber Shop, where he worked faithfully since 1959.”
Robert T. “Bob” Aliano, former owner of Rialto Barber Shop, Roslindale, longtime resident of West Roxbury, passed away on February 14, 2026.
Beloved husband of the late Eileen M. (Jansky) Aliano. Devoted father of David Aliano of West Roxbury, Mark Aliano of Biddeford, ME, Deborah Aliano of Boston, and the late Robert J. Aliano Jr. He leaves his beloved dog “Buddy.” Brother of Lorraine Kilroy of Canton and Sonny Aliano of Walpole. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A staple of our community, Bob will be missed by the countless friends and loyal customers he made at The Rialto Barber Shop, where he worked faithfully since 1959.
Bob will be profoundly missed by his shop family, Mark Clinton, Nick Elias, and friend Vicky Elias, who worked alongside him for 32 years.
Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray – F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Sunday, February 22nd, from 2-5pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Monday, February 23rd, at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
This local obituary is published via Legacy.com and George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home. Want a loved one’s obituary featured on Boston.com? Submit your obituary here, or email it to [email protected].
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