Robert A. Poksay
On March 8, 2018 of Washington Twp. Age 83. Beloved husband of Alma L. (nee Paine). Devoted father of Debra Ravenkamp (Ed), Jennifer Poksay, Lydia Rios (Ruben) and the late Cynthia Sondej. Loving grandfather of Lindsey, Samantha (Tommy), Tyler, Gehrig and Aaron. Dear brother of the late Larry and John Poksay. Dear uncle of Tom, Linda and Michelle.
“Dr. Bob”, as he was known by so many people in his life, left an indelible mark on this world during his time here on earth. He was a decorated and dedicated military man, a respected Optometrist in his community and a successful businessman throughout his career. Born and raised in Hamilton, NJ he attended Hamilton High School where he met and maintained lifelong friends right through the present. He graduated from Trenton Junior College, The University of Miami, the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry – O.D., The Industrial College of the Armed Forces, the Fellow American Academy of Optometry F.A.A.O., numerous post graduate courses throughout his career and was a visiting lecturer at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, DuPont Institute, DE and University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ. Bob lectured on three different continents and was a former Consultant to the Surgeon General of the US Air Force. He served 11 years of active duty for the US Army, 19 years for the Air National Guard, retiring as LtCol U.S. Air Force in 1988. Bob owned the Bunker Hill Medical Center in Turnersville for 20 years and held his own Optometry practice from 1969-1998. He was the founder of the Eye Referral Center in Voorhees, NJ and was a Past President of SJ/MOAA.
He was extremely proud to receive awards throughout his career and was a member of many organizations such as: American Academy of Optometry, American Legion-Woodbury, American Optometric Association, Delaware National Guard Assoc., Disabled American Veterans-Glassboro, Gloucester County Veterans Advisory Council. He also belonged to the Interlens group (International Contact Lens Referral Group), the NJ Optometric Association, Rotary International, South Jersey Optometric Society, Board of Directors of Northeastern Eye Care Network, Board of Directors of MidAtlantic Eye Care Network/MSO, Quiet Birdmen and SJ/MOAA.
His previous community memberships included: Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, All seasons Ski Club, Alliance of Air National Guard Flight Surgeons, Amateur Ski Instructors Assoc., American Public Health Assoc., Assoc., Military Surgeons of the U.S., Delaware Valley Clean Air Council, National Rifle Assoc., Red Cross CPR Instructor, past-Chairman Washington Twp. Board of Health, past-President Washington Twp. Chamber of Commerce and past-President Air National Guard Optometric Society.
Bob will be remembered for many things like his generosity in advising anyone and everyone on the health of their eyesight. He loved to travel with Alma and cherished recounting the memories they made visiting so many different places around the world, but there wasn’t a time on any trip that he didn’t stop to help a stranger with something related to caring for their eyes and remained in contact with those “new” friends around the globe for years to come. A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed game hunting and was an avid marks man with duck and quail. His love of boating brought him happiness through the years yet most people when they think of Bob would think of him flying and as being a pilot. His love of flying came from his eldest brother Larry whom he enjoyed accompanying and learning flying from as a young man. But the one hobby that brought Bob the most joy in life was fishing. There was a special smile and twinkle in his eye whenever he spoke about the day he had on the water and the catch he had made. No sooner was he home from one fishing trip that he would be planning the next one. He was a proud father to Debra and Jennifer. He included them in his hobbies as his way to create his most cherished memories, whether it was bringing Deb into a duck blind or having Jenn right by his side while fishing on the boat. And there’s no doubt, he has a rod in his hands right at this moment. And smiling.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday 8:15-10:15 am at the Egizi Funeral Home, 119 Ganttown Rd., Washington Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am at SS Peter & Paul RC Church, Washington Twp. Interment Gloucester County Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Williamstown. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory may be made to Veterans Advisory Council “Veterans Helping Veterans”, P.O. Box 337 Woodbury, NJ 08096.

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“A Life Well Lived
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