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November 10, 2023
Services
Relatives and Friends may visit with the family on Monday, November 13, 2023 from 4-8 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.
A Funeral Service will be offered on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, beginning 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Following the service, Robert will be laid to rest at the new Cedar Park Cemetery in the Sanctuary of Abraham and Sarah in Paramus.
The family will be open to all to receive guests for Shiva on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from the completion of services at the mausoleum until 8 PM at Robert’s brother-in-law and sister-in-law’s home at 220 Rodney Street, Glen Rock, NJ 07452.
Robert D Avrach, age 72 of Wayne, NJ passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 with the comfort of his family by his side.
Robert was the son of David and Joyce Avrach. He grew up in Riverdale, NY along with his two sisters Linda and Donna. He went to DeWitt Clinton High School where he was a great athlete throughout his school years, baseball being his favorite sport.
Robert joined the US Army in November 1970 and served in Vietnam. He ended his army service in October of 1972 and he was always so very proud of his service to his country.
Robert had many different jobs throughout his life. His first job as an adult was in the corporate offices of Toys R Us. He retired from Fleetwash, Fairfield NJ in 2018, where he had worked for the last 10 years.
Robert met his wife Maureen on a blind date at the end of October 1974 and they were married on January 9, 1975. They have been married for 48 years and have one son, Matthew age 43 and a wonderful daughter in law Valerie.
Robert has always loved playing guitar, his favorite song being Steamer Lane Breakdown by the Doobie Brothers. He loved his cats, the most recent one being Daisy. They would spend many hours together watching TV and sleeping. During his retirement years Robert volunteered at a cat rescue and he was always feeding stray cats.
Robert enjoyed spending time with his family. One of his favorite hobbies was to act as the family weatherman. He liked to refer to himself as “Baarometer Bob”. He would keep everyone in the family who was traveling abreast of their weather conditions.
In lieu of flowers or gifts the family would love if you would donate to the Friends of Wayne Animals. It is a no kill animal shelter in Wayne. If you prefer to mail in a donation, please send to:
FOWA
PO Box 3701
Wayne, NJ 07470
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Relatives and Friends may visit with the family on Monday, November 13, 2023 from 4-8 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.
A Funeral Service will be offered on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, beginning 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Following the service, Robert will be laid to rest at the new Cedar Park Cemetery in the Sanctuary of Abraham and Sarah in Paramus.
The family will be open to all to receive guests for Shiva on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from the completion of services at the mausoleum until 8 PM at Robert’s brother-in-law and sister-in-law’s home at 220 Rodney Street, Glen Rock, NJ 07452.
November 10, 2023
Services
Relatives and Friends may visit with the family on Monday, November 13, 2023 from 4-8 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.
A Funeral Service will be offered on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, beginning 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Following the service, Robert will be laid to rest at the new Cedar Park Cemetery in the Sanctuary of Abraham and Sarah in Paramus.
The family will be open to all to receive guests for Shiva on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from the completion of services at the mausoleum until 8 PM at Robert’s brother-in-law and sister-in-law’s home at 220 Rodney Street, Glen Rock, NJ 07452.
Robert D Avrach, age 72 of Wayne, NJ passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 with the comfort of his family by his side.
Robert was the son of David and Joyce Avrach. He grew up in Riverdale, NY along with his two sisters Linda and Donna. He went to DeWitt Clinton High School where he was a great athlete throughout his school years, baseball being his favorite sport.
Robert joined the US Army in November 1970 and served in Vietnam. He ended his army service in October of 1972 and he was always so very proud of his service to his country.
Robert had many different jobs throughout his life. His first job as an adult was in the corporate offices of Toys R Us. He retired from Fleetwash, Fairfield NJ in 2018, where he had worked for the last 10 years.
Robert met his wife Maureen on a blind date at the end of October 1974 and they were married on January 9, 1975. They have been married for 48 years and have one son, Matthew age 43 and a wonderful daughter in law Valerie.
Robert has always loved playing guitar, his favorite song being Steamer Lane Breakdown by the Doobie Brothers. He loved his cats, the most recent one being Daisy. They would spend many hours together watching TV and sleeping. During his retirement years Robert volunteered at a cat rescue and he was always feeding stray cats.
Robert enjoyed spending time with his family. One of his favorite hobbies was to act as the family weatherman. He liked to refer to himself as “Baarometer Bob”. He would keep everyone in the family who was traveling abreast of their weather conditions.
In lieu of flowers or gifts the family would love if you would donate to the Friends of Wayne Animals. It is a no kill animal shelter in Wayne. If you prefer to mail in a donation, please send to:
FOWA
PO Box 3701
Wayne, NJ 07470
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