Robert Laskowski

It is with great sadness that announce the passing of Robert Alan Laskowski, age 74, of Wayne, NJ.  Robert passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 3, 2025.

Robert was born in Passaic, NJ, lived in Wallington, NJ with his family until about the age of eleven and then moved to the city of Clifton where he attended Clifton High School.  He was the only child to Benjamin and Adeline Laskowski.

Following his graduation from Clifton High School with the class of 1968, he attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree.  While attending Rutgers University, Bob was a member of the Rutgers men’s basketball team.  Subsequent to earning his Bachelor of Science Degree, Bob furthered his studies and became a Board-Certified Pharmacist.

Bob dedicated his life to serving others through his work as a pharmacist. He began his career working for  Hospital Pharmacy and Williams Pharmacy, both located in Paterson, NJ.  There he gained valuable experience and built strong relationships with his customers. However, his true calling was ownership, and after several years of hard work, he opened his own pharmacy, Kay Pharmacy in Paterson, which he ran for the next thirty-three years. Through his commitment to quality care and personalized service, Bob became a trusted figure in the community, known not just for filling prescriptions but for his kindness, advice, and unwavering dedication to those he served. His pharmacy became more than a business, it was a cornerstone of the neighborhood, a place where people felt valued and cared for.  Bob was truly well respected and loved by the members of the community.

Eventually Bob sold his business but because of his dedication and connection to the neighborhood, he remained on staff as a close consultant.  Bob truly loved his work and the people he served and never had the urge to retire.

In May of 1978, Bob was introduced to a young lady by the name of Eligia Marte, also know as Ellie, by a mutual friend.  Bob asked Ellie out and they had dinner at a local restaurant.  The two hit it off great and started dating.  As fate would have it, they fell in love and on March 28, 1984 Bob and Ellie married surrounded by family and friends.  The newlyweds settled in Paterson where they lived for about five years.  While residing there, they welcomed the birth of their first daughter, Elayne.  In 1987, the family moved to Clifton where they welcomed their second daughter, Adele.  In 1989 as the family grew, they moved to the Township of Wayne where they raised their children and have been ever since.

He had a passion for playing dominoes, spending countless hours strategizing and laughing with friends over intense matches. Bowling was another love of his, and he took pride in competing in local leagues with his wife Ellie, always striving to improve his game.

Travel was another venue that Bob and Ellie treasured together.  The two traveled extensively to a variety of different destinations around the world, such as the Dominican Republic, Ireland, Spain, Italy, England, Aruba & Costa Rica.

Aside from all of Bob’s talents, hobbies, and interests, his greatest passion was for his family.  Nothing in the world meant more to Bob than providing for and spending time with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren.  Bob and his wife Ellie cherished more than forty-one years of loving and loyal marriage together.  His family recalls their many family vacations to their timeshare in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

Bob was the kind of guy who could turn any moment into a comedy show with his quick wit and playful sarcasm. A natural jokester, he loved to tease his friends and family.  His humor was never mean-spirited, it was just the right mix of mischief and charm that made people laugh.  Bob always had a way of making even the most ordinary moments entertaining. His laughter was contagious, and his knack for humor made him the life of any gathering, making sure there was never a dull moment when he was around.

Bob will be forever remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a dedicated member of his community.  He touched the lives of countless people and will be sincerely missed by all that knew him.

Bob is survived by his wife Ellie Laskowski (nee Marte) of Wayne, NJ, his two daughters; Elayne Laskowski of Clifton, NJ and Adele Torres and her husband Jensen of Wayne, NJ and five grandchildren; Elliot, Emmett, Essex, Sebastian, and Julien.  He was predeceased by his parents Benjamin and Adeline Laskowski.

For those who are unable to attend the Funeral Mass on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9 AM, the services will be livestreamed. Please click on one of the two links on Friday morning to access the livestream: Facebook or Youtube.