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Robert Caspersen Obituary
AGE: 94 Sea Girt
Robert Caspersen, 94, of Sea Girt, NJ, passed away on Monday at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, NJ. He was born in Newark, NJ and graduated from Central High School. He lived there until moving to Sea Girt, NJ in June of 1951. His home in Sea Girt was his pride and joy. Robert was employed with Prudential Insurance Company for 50 years. He was a member of the Sea Girt Fire Department, where he served as Chief for many years and resided on the Sea Girt Counsil for 20 years, during which time he was Police Commissioner. Robert was on the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority, serving as President. He was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Manasquan for over 50 years, serving as a Deacon and Trustee in his earlier years. After he retired, he and his wife enjoyed many years of traveling, but his biggest joy was wintering at their condo in Fort Meyers, FL. He loved life and lived every day to the fullest.
Robert was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother and uncle. He is pre-deceased by his 2 sisters, Leora Ozias and Catherine Schnell and his brother Lars Caspersen. Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Kathryn Burger Caspersen, his daughter Barbara Perry and her husband John of Tinton Falls, NJ, his nieces Joy Turpie and Carol Germansky and nephews Richard Jelinek and Edwin Schnell.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-8pm at Neary-Quinn Funeral Home, 39 South St. Manasquan, NJ. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10am at First Presbyterian Church of Manasquan, 16 Virginia Ave. Manasquan, NJ. Entombment will follow at Atlantic View Cemetery in Manasquan, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St. Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 or First Presbyterian Church of Manasquan. For more information or to post a tribute, please visit www.neary-quinnfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Caspersen
Linda Hartford
March 19, 2011
I always enjoyed my visits with Mr. & Mrs. C. in Ft. Myers and during college with Barbara. They were kind and gracious with the most interesting stories. Most centered around their beloved Barbara and John, and the dogs. They will be deeply missed, but their good deeds and happy memories will last forever. God Bless you all.
Love,
Linda Hartford
Willianna Morgan
March 14, 2011
Barbara, my prayers are with you, your mom and John. You're dad was a wonderful man. He and your mom would always make a point to stop and say hello whenever they came in to shop at my job. He always had kind words as did your mom. GOD has another angel by his side! May we all live to see 94!
Willianna Morgan
Mabel Atkinson
March 13, 2011
Dearest Barbara ..
Never met your Dad but I have always felt like I have known him. He makes me laugh everytime you speak of him and reminds me so much of my Dad. I am so happy that he is safe and at peace standing right beside Jesus. You have nothing to worry. You have been a great daughter to him and he will always love you.
Terence and I will keep all of you in prayer ..
Love, Mabel Atkinson
From Malaysia
Marit Fredericks
March 13, 2011
Dear Barbara:
I was shocked to hear from Alice about your Dad's passing. I just came home from Florida today or I would have been at the services. I'm glad I had such a nice visit with your Mom and Dad at my home in Ocean Grove after services in the Great Auditorium and took pictures. They always sat in the same seats. I do know what you are going through as I am also an only child and I know how close you were with your parents. I'll try phoning you but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, John and your Mother. Grief is a raw wound that hurts a lot but time can be a healer. You are and were a wonderful daughter and your parents were so proud of you. Your Dad left a wonderful legacy and accomplished so much in his life. The furniture he made was beautiful and he loved his home and you.
Marit Bagwell Fredericks (neighbor from Midland Place, Newark.)
Lynn Thermann-Budach
March 13, 2011
Mrs. Caspersen and Barbara, I send to you my deepest sympathies as I have just read of Mr. Caspersen's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always cherish the memories that we had from grammer school right on through high school and some beyond that. As I rode past your home in Sea Girt this summer I wondered how all of you were doing. Sorry now that I didn't stop by, even if just for a few minutes, to say hi. Barb, you were so lucky to have had you Dad for such a long time in your life. May God's grace surround all of you.
Marilyn Davies
March 13, 2011
Barb. I was so shocked to get your call and hear about Bob. Were so glad we went to visit u last Sept. We have such good memories of your family. Our prays are with u and your family. Keep in touch. Love Marilyn and Tom Davies
March 11, 2011
Kay,
I cant begin to tell you how sad this makes me.........sad for you because your 69 years together have come to an ending, and sad for me, and for everyone who loved both of you.
I so looked forward to the two of you sitting in your seats on Sunday morning, and entering the church knowing that I will have the joy of our Sunday greetings. Last summer when you couldn't come very often, I was always comforted by the fact that no one sat in your seats. It would seem almost intrusive to have anyone else there.
Kay, your smiling and welcoming me every Sunday was such a wondrous thing, and I grew through the years to love both of you.
Remember that "the will of the Lord will never take you where the grace of the Lord cannot keep you."
I will keep you in my prayers daily, and will come to see you when I get back from Florida.
Mark Manley
March 11, 2011
Aunt Kay,
I am very sorry to read of Uncle Robbie's passing. I regret that I didn't get a chance to see you guys since seeing you both at Justin's wedding some 10+ years ago. It is my loss that I didn't know you guys better.
I wish you and your family nothing but love and peace right now.
Your great-nephew,
-Mark
March 11, 2011
Auntie Kay and Barbara Lynn:
Through Larry I just received word of Uncle Robbie's passing......I am sending this note with tears in my eyes........Seeing his picture reminded me so much of my Dad.....Looking back, I truly do wish that we could have spent more time together.......but will always remember the compassion and generosity that you both have always shown me and my family.....I have always been so proud of Uncle Robbie and all his accomplishments........the fact that he did well both professionally as well as in his everyday life.......Cherish the memories and always treasure each and every day spent with him......
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Lareen Caspersen Manley
Lynchburg, VA
Timothy Heulitt
March 10, 2011
Dear Mrs. Caspersen and Barbara, Our deepest sympathies and condolences to you. I always looked forward to seeing Bob on Mondays, when I would be at the house to collect the brush, and talk to him. I will miss Bob very much. I work for Sea Girt Public Works.
Walter & Lillian Lehmann
March 10, 2011
Dear Kay and Barbara,
We just received news of Bob's passing in an email containing this guestbook. Of course we would have wanted to be with you at this difficult time but the news just got to us too late. Our heartfelt sympathies and condolences especially to you dear Kay. We will always remember Bob and his wonderful outlook on life and happy smile. "Sunshine" is now in a better place, but will also always be in our hearts and memories.
Love,
Jo-Ann Stamile
March 9, 2011
Dearest Kay, Barbara and John, Our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Bob was like a father to me that I cherished so much. His memories will be in my heart forever. I know that he will be missed dearly.
Jo-Ann, John, Jason & Joseph Stamile
March 9, 2011
I will miss my Uncle Bob dearly.
He always said we should live closer so we could visit more often. I was planning to visit this summer.
My son Kevin still talks about the fire hats that Uncle Bob let him try on.
He was a great husband to Auntie K. He will be in my heart forever.
Auntie K, Barbara and John, I am sorry for your loss.
Much love, Karen Beth Sterl (Grand niece from Oberkappel, Austria)
Odette Cummings
March 9, 2011
Dear Mrs. Caspersen, Barbara, and John,
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Caspersen's passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many wonderful memories of all of you and was blessed to have been able to spend so much time with your family while in high school.
Love,
Odette Correia Cummings
Karen Sterl
March 9, 2011
I will miss my Uncle Bob dearly. He always said he wished we didn´t live so far away so we could have visited more. I had hoped to visit again this summer.
I remember him showing my son Kevin his fire hats and letting him try one on. Kevin still talks about it today.
He was a wonderful man and husband to Auntie K and will be in my heart forever. I hope God takes good care of you Uncle Bob. I will miss you.
Karen Spiecker Sterl in Oberkappel Austria (Grand Niece)
Marilyn Banse
March 9, 2011
Dear Mrs. C, Barbara and John,
Glen and I send our most sincere sympathy. I know Mr. C. will be greatly missed.
With love,
Marilyn Edwards Banse
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