Robert Cascone

It is with great sadness that we share the sudden and unexpected passing of Robert Cascone, age 73, of Pequannock on Friday, September 26, 2025.

Robert was the second child of the late Joseph and Viola (DiPaola) Cascone. He was born and raised in Paterson at the family home at 234 East 19th Street, where he spent his entire childhood.

A proud member of the Class of 1970 at St. John’s High School in Paterson, Robert had always known he wanted to become an engineer. He went on to Stevens Institute of Technology, graduating in 1974 with his bachelor’s degree in engineering. Two years later, he earned his master’s degree, also from Stevens. His engineering career began at LAN Associates, before he moved on to spend the bulk of his career with Burns and Roe.  In the final seven years before retiring in 2019, Robert transitioned into a role with The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York. Even in retirement, Robert used his engineering skills as “project manager” during the recent renovation of his daughter’s home in Denville, a lasting gift to her.

Robert’s love story with his wife Nancy began at St. John’s High School. He was a grade ahead of her and served as manager of the basketball team. One day, the bus was filled to capacity for an away game in Sparta, leaving Nancy without a seat. Robert quickly solved the problem by offering her his lap. She accepted—and in that simple moment, a lifetime began. On Nancy’s 18th birthday, Robert arrived at her workplace holding a ring, ready to ask for her hand in marriage. She said yes, and on June 22, 1974, they exchanged vows at St. George R.C. Church in Paterson. They began their married life in the second-floor apartment above Robert’s parents’ home—the very house in which he was raised—before moving to Pequannock two years later. There, they built a loving home, and raised their children, Rob and Karen.

Robert was never one to sit still. A licensed ham radio operator since the age of thirteen, his call sign was “WB2FSL.” He connected with friends all over the world and still spoke to fellow operators in Bermuda often. He was also enthusiastic about Lionel trains and had an impressive basement layout. At Christmas, three or four trains always circled under the tree. He took pride in keeping his yard meticulous and stayed active by working out at Spa 23, playing bocce ball and pickleball—going so far as to build his own bocce court in the backyard. Every Monday morning, he and Nancy played pickleball together. 

Family traditions were important to Robert. As a child, summers meant family trips to Wildwood—a tradition he continued with his own children and grandchildren, spending countless days building sandcastles on the beach with them. In addition to his annual trip down the shore, Robert always looked forward to taking the family skiing to the Poconos, Vermont or New Hampshire.  He and Nancy also became avid cruisers with frequent trips to Bermuda and the Caribbean while also visiting Alaska, Hawaii, and Europe.

Robert cherished time with his family most of all. Halloween was his favorite holiday when his children were young, and his creativity knew no bounds. He hand-crafted imaginative costumes—flying carpets, Santa and Mrs. Claus in a sled, and a toy soldier from March of the Wooden Soldiers. Trick-or-treating always begged the question: who was enjoying it more, Robert or the kids. Later, as a grandfather, his joy doubled. The arrival of twin granddaughters Emilia and Natalie in 2016 was a blessing beyond measure. He loved playing “Whipper-Snapper,” a silly game where the girls ran off laughing whenever Grandpa called “Hey, you little Whipper Snappers!” His grandson Carter arrived in 2022 and enjoyed time together playing with Grandpa’s trains, Hess trucks, and drum set. Ever the craftsman, Robert built a backyard swing set for his grandchildren, bringing to life the ideas he imagined in his woodshop. Robert enjoyed his role as “Grandpaw” to his dog Reese, and shared a special bond with his son’s dog, Cooper, until Cooper’s passing.

Above all, Robert will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather—a hardworking provider, a gifted craftsman, and a deeply loving man.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Nancy; his loving children, Robert “Rob” Cascone and his wife Heather of Pequannock, and Karen Boulineau and her husband Richard of Denville; his cherished grandchildren, Emilia and Natalie Cascone, and Carter Boulineau; his brother, Paul Cascone and his wife Marie of Del Mar, California; and his dear cousin, Joseph Cavalieri of Totowa.

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Memorial Contributions:

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Robert’s name to:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Memorial Processing

501 St. Jude Place

Memphis, TN 38105-9959

Pequannock Township First Aid & Rescue Squad

PO Box 33

Pequannock, NJ 07440