Robert A. Hanley, Sr., 88, of Newport, RI, passed away with a smile on his face on August 1, 2026 in his home while cheering on his favorite baseball team, the Boston Red Sox. He was a military vehicle collector, lifetime member of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association and restored a total of four jeeps, including his latest jeep that received First Place at the 1994 National MVPA Convention. This award earned his jeep a place in the military vehicle collector’s annual calendar. In addition to his parents, Bob is predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary Alice; his son, David; his brothers, William Fleming, James Fleming, John Hanley, Jim Hanley, Raymond Hanley; and his sisters, Germaine Hanley, Jane Howson, and Betty Baker. Calling hours are Tuesday, August 11, from 4:00-7:00pm at the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI.