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“We are saddened to announce the passing of former Deputy Chief Robert Vital.
He started as an officer for the New Bedford Police Department on November 12, 1967, and retired over 30 years later on July 7, 2002.
We send our love and prayers to his family and friends. His wake will be held on Saturday, March 26 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals. May he rest in peace ??” -New Bedford Police Department.
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Bob was a great guy, with good family. I’m going to miss walking by his house when he was working on his yard, I really enjoyed his conversation. He was truly one of the good guys, and a regular guy. If there is anyone who doesn’t like police, they should have met him. I think that I saw him getting into his car a week or two ago, now I wish that I had run up to him and stopped him to say hi, he was such a great neighbor. Don’t miss opportunities to say hi. ?