Obituary for Robert A. Stevens
Robert A. Stevens 82 of Roselle Park, NJ passed peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021
He was beloved Husband of Helen (nee Puteri) Stevens (1938-1992); Father to Kathy Vail (husband Clyde 1951-2010), Karen Phelan (husband Keenan), Bob Stevens, Lori Musmanno (husband Tom), Lynn Waldron (husband “Wally” Robert), Sharon Turk (husband John), and Bruce Stevens (wife Nicole). He is pre-deceased by his parents: Ambrose and Dorothy (nee Finnegan) Stevens. Brother to Girard Stevens (1937-2014); Dorothy “Sis” Sherman and husband Jerry; John Stevens and wife Eleanor. Proud Grandfather to Tara Vida, Kim Vida, Rachael Vida, Emily Vail, Clyde Vail; Meghan Phelan, Casey Phelan, Erin Phelan, Kailey Phelan, Molly Phelan; Hannah Stevens, Shawna Stevens; Kyra Musmanno, Amanda Musmanno, Justin Musmanno; Conner Waldron, Robert Waldron; Jack Waldron, Jessica Waldron; Kyle Turk, Kerri Turk, Shane Turk, Steven Turk; Anthony “AJ”Stevens, Robert Stevens; Lindsey Stevens; and Great grandfather to Zachary Barajas.
Originally from Scranton, PA, Bob who was referred to as “Boe” by his friends, graduated from North Central in Scranton, PA and joined the United States Marines. After his service, he returned to marry his wife whom he met when he was only 10 years old. He was her paperboy. By delivering her paper first and staying; he often forced the neighborhood to walk to him to pick up their daily news. It was pre-conceived by all that they would be together forever. So, in 1960, it was no surprise he married the love of his life, and moved to Roselle Park, NJ. Within 3 years they had 5 children and another 2 before they were done.
Bob worked for Schering Plough for 40 years and also served on their Fire Brigade as Assistant Chief. He believed in serving his community and did so as a Roselle Park Volunteer Fireman and Chief, and worked with Emergency Management. He also gave his spare time to coaching the boy’s sports and being first in line to support and coach his girls playing at a time when girls’ sports had just started. With the love of his family and friends, he and his hearty laugh will be greatly missed by all.
Everyone that knew Bob won’t be surprised to find out there are a few rusty nails to his services because of the many Covid-19 Pandemic Restrictions. We are unable to have a proper viewing so planning a memorial service sometime in the summer when most/all restrictions have been lifted. However, for now we will have a Funeral Mass at St. Theresa R. C. Church in Kenilworth on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow to Graceland Memorial Park in Kenilworth.
Because of the outpouring of love and questions of donations we have received, we ask in lieu of flowers, please donate to the Veterans Center of East Orange, NJ or the Roselle Park Fire Department Center Company, 605 Chestnut St., Roselle Park, NJ, 07204 in his honor. That would make him very pleased.
He was beloved Husband of Helen (nee Puteri) Stevens (1938-1992); Father to Kathy Vail (husband Clyde 1951-2010), Karen Phelan (husband Keenan), Bob Stevens, Lori Musmanno (husband Tom), Lynn Waldron (husband “Wally” Robert), Sharon Turk (husband John), and Bruce Stevens (wife Nicole). He is pre-deceased by his parents: Ambrose and Dorothy (nee Finnegan) Stevens. Brother to Girard Stevens (1937-2014); Dorothy “Sis” Sherman and husband Jerry; John Stevens and wife Eleanor. Proud Grandfather to Tara Vida, Kim Vida, Rachael Vida, Emily Vail, Clyde Vail; Meghan Phelan, Casey Phelan, Erin Phelan, Kailey Phelan, Molly Phelan; Hannah Stevens, Shawna Stevens; Kyra Musmanno, Amanda Musmanno, Justin Musmanno; Conner Waldron, Robert Waldron; Jack Waldron, Jessica Waldron; Kyle Turk, Kerri Turk, Shane Turk, Steven Turk; Anthony “AJ”Stevens, Robert Stevens; Lindsey Stevens; and Great grandfather to Zachary Barajas.
Originally from Scranton, PA, Bob who was referred to as “Boe” by his friends, graduated from North Central in Scranton, PA and joined the United States Marines. After his service, he returned to marry his wife whom he met when he was only 10 years old. He was her paperboy. By delivering her paper first and staying; he often forced the neighborhood to walk to him to pick up their daily news. It was pre-conceived by all that they would be together forever. So, in 1960, it was no surprise he married the love of his life, and moved to Roselle Park, NJ. Within 3 years they had 5 children and another 2 before they were done.
Bob worked for Schering Plough for 40 years and also served on their Fire Brigade as Assistant Chief. He believed in serving his community and did so as a Roselle Park Volunteer Fireman and Chief, and worked with Emergency Management. He also gave his spare time to coaching the boy’s sports and being first in line to support and coach his girls playing at a time when girls’ sports had just started. With the love of his family and friends, he and his hearty laugh will be greatly missed by all.
Everyone that knew Bob won’t be surprised to find out there are a few rusty nails to his services because of the many Covid-19 Pandemic Restrictions. We are unable to have a proper viewing so planning a memorial service sometime in the summer when most/all restrictions have been lifted. However, for now we will have a Funeral Mass at St. Theresa R. C. Church in Kenilworth on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow to Graceland Memorial Park in Kenilworth.
Because of the outpouring of love and questions of donations we have received, we ask in lieu of flowers, please donate to the Veterans Center of East Orange, NJ or the Roselle Park Fire Department Center Company, 605 Chestnut St., Roselle Park, NJ, 07204 in his honor. That would make him very pleased.