Robert Jeffery Obituary

Robert Tuysuzian Jeffery, 90, of Lakewood, N.J., formerly of Springfield, N.J., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Robert graduated from Stuyvesant High School and Pace University in New York City. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Force. Robert then worked for RCA for 30 years, and NBC for 15 years as a legal counsel for special sport and Olympic events. He led his life with remarkable intelligence, loyalty, and grace, which made his family very proud. He was loved tremendously and will be missed sorely. Robert was a devoted husband to Margaret for 63 years, and is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Debbie Jeffery, of Brielle, N.J.; his grandsons, Brian and Stephen, and his great-granddaughter, Juliana. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Vivian and Ed Peterson; nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Rose Fryxell; his father, Charles, and his daughter, Cynthia Jeffery. In accordance with Mr. Jeffery's wishes, all services are private. To send condolences, please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, his family requests memorial donations to Ocean Medical Center Foundation, Attn.: Hospice, 425 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick, N.J. 08724, or the American Heart Association, 1 Union St., Robbinsville, N.J. 08691 (www.heart.org).

Published by The Star-Ledger on Apr. 11, 2013.
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My condolences to The Jeffery Family. May the "Peace of God"(Phillipians 4:6,7) be yours as you cope with such a loss. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.

April 11, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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