Robert Sharkey, 69, of Sebastian peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was born in Mineola, New York, to John and Elizabeth Sharkey, and graduated from Mineola High School. Robert married Barbara on November 9, 1974, at St. Aidan’s Church in Williston Park, New York. Robert and Barbara resided in Stuart, Florida for over twenty years before moving to Sebastian.
Robert started his career as an auto mechanic at Tal’s Auto Station in New York. He went on to pursue a career in Florida working for Hardrives Inc. where he became the supervisor of heavy equipment operations. Lastly, he started a small business, Sharkey’s Lawn and Landscaping Company, where he was the owner/operator for more than thirty years from Broward County to Martin County.
Robert loved living in Florida and enjoyed fishing, boating, scuba diving and water skiing with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Christopher Sharkey and his wife, Helen; grandson, Bobby Sharkey; sister, Susan Kelly; brother, John Sharkey and his wife, Terry; sister-in-law, Darlene Carlstrom; nephew, Matthew Acquavella; brother-in-law, Ed Pupo and his wife, Tracy; niece, Nicole Pupo and nephew, Joseph Pupo.

He is predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth and brother, Jimmy.
A celebration of life will be held at a future time.

In lieu of flowers, please consider having a tree planted in memory of Robert Sharkey by the Arbor Day Foundation, https://shop.arborday.org/commemorative

Arrangements are under the direction of Millennium Cremation Service. Condolences maybe shared online at www.millenniumcremationservice.com