Robert William Langway, 90, of Southborough died peacefully on March 14, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Robert was the beloved husband of the late Ursula Luisa Langway and the devoted father to Linda Orentlich and her husband Frederick of Northborough; Deborah Kennedy and her husband Douglas of Framingham, Julie Langway of Hudson; Robert Jr. and his wife Nancy of Southborough; and Lori Howley and her husband Richard of Newburyport; the adored grandfather of Meghan Williams; Jordan and Tyler Howley; Jessica, Justin and Jason Langway; Austin and Jared Orentlich; and Karleigh, Bobby and Viktoriya Kebartas; and the proud great grandfather to Kennedy and Luisa Williams, Connor Howley, and Lyla Langway.
Robert also leaves behind his brother, Chester Langway and his sister, Mary Policastro. He was predeceased by his brothers Paul, Joseph and Richard Langway and his sisters Phylis Johnson, Patricia Fox and Janice Lavalle.
Robert was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on March 18, 1934. to the late Chester Langway and Agnes (McLush) Langway. He served in the military with the Air Force in Morocco during the Cold War. He met and married his dear wife, Ursula Luisa, in Casablanca. After returning to the states, Robert and Ursula started their family while Robert worked towards his Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts. He later earned an MBA from Northeastern University in Boston, MA.
Robert was a brilliant man and a lifelong learner. He enjoyed history and science and had a love for music and travel. Robert recently published a memoir, Yours Always, Casablanca, dedicated to his wife, Ursula Luisa. Robert’s greatest joy in life was spending time with his wife and family. He leaves us with wonderful memories that we will cherish forever.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 11:00AM at St. Anne Church, 20 Boston Road, Southborough, MA 01772. A graveside service will follow at Southborough Rural Cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road, Southborough, MA.
(Photo and Obituary via Morris-Johnston Funeral Home)
