Robert W. Bender
On October 13, 2022 of Washington Twp. Age 70. Beloved husband of Julia A. (nee DeCerchio). Devoted father of Angela Schultz (George) and Diane VanMeter (Daniel). Loving grandfather of Tyler, Aubrie, Georgie, Genna, and Andrew. Proud great-grandfather of T.J. Dear brother of Deborah Scalen, and the late William and John Bender. Loved by nieces and nephews.
Bob served the Grenloch Fire Company from 1996-2017, often being first one to arrive at the Greentree Road station driving firefighters to the scene of over a thousand calls. For those of you in the Bells Lake & Greenwood Park area, you know him as one of “Santa’s Helpers” every December on the fire truck. He was one who kept us all on our toes and was always the first one to wish a member a Happy Birthday on their day.
Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday 7:00-9:00 PM and Thursday 10:45-11:45 AM at the Egizi Funeral Home 119 Ganttown Rd., Washington Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 12:30 PM at St. Charles Borromeo RC Church, Washington Twp. Interment, All Saints Cemetery, Newfield.
“A Life Well Lived Is Worth Remembering”