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Robert Holly Obituary
AGE: 83 • Pt. Pleasant
Dr. Robert C. Holly, Sr., (Doc Holly) 83, of Point Pleasant, passed away, Monday, November 9, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Newark, to the late Cornelius Holly, Jr. and Mary P. O'Brien Holly, he has lived in Point Pleasant for 56 years. Dr. Holly was a retired teacher from Manasquan High School, where he taught history, psychology and English for thirty-six years. Dr. Holly also taught at Mercer County College, Georgian Court and Brookdale Community College. He was also a communicant of St. Martha's where he served as an usher for many years. Robert also led the transformation of the Point Pleasant Little League baseball program as the President, leading to a brand new field, concession stand and announcement tower. He was a jet fighter pilot in the Air Defense Command of the United States Air Force. Robert was a graduate of Monmouth University. He went on to earn his Masters from Seton Hall University and a Doctorate in Education from Rutgers University.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Corneilius, III, Richard, and Eugene Holly; sister, Ruth Lowry; and grandson, Dennis Wayne Holly, Jr. Surviving are his wife, of nearly fifty nine years, Eleanor E. Foran Holly; sons, Robert C. Holly, Jr. and his wife Shirley, Brian Holly and his wife Barbara, Dennis W. Holly, Sr., Daniel Holly and Partner Scott Vadnais of Biddeford, Maine and daughters, Jane Frank and her husband David, and Donna Holly. Also surviving are his brother, Gerald Holly; and grandchildren, Robert, Matthew, Jennifer, Taylor, Brian, Meredith, Kathleen, Colleen, Kristen, David Jr., and Erin. He also leaves behind 4 great grandchildren Landon, Addison, Samantha and Emerson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 2 - 4 p.m. & 7 - 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Pable Evertz Funeral Home of Point Pleasant, 901 Beaver Dam Road. At 9:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 13 a Liturgy will be celebrated at the Church of Saint Martha, Point Pleasant, followed by entombment at Saint Anne Cemetery, Wall. To express condolences to the family or directions please visit www.pableevertzfuneralhome.com
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Chris Finney
December 11, 2015
I'm very grateful I had Dr. Holly as a teacher. He made a difference in my education and inspired me to reach for more.
Maureen Madigan-Schutz
November 15, 2015
He inspired me to join the US Air Force in 1969 when few females were enlisting. He was a teacher beyond compare: learned, compassionate and fun. He is installed as a permanant memory in my heart.
Patrick Erbe
November 13, 2015
Dr. Holly was a real American, not afraid to show his tremendous love of our country. Rest in Peace
Frank Ryan
November 12, 2015
I remember him in may ways. His brother Gene was with me in St. Margaret's. I remember him marrying our next door neighbor. I remember him as a teacher in Manasquan for my son Patrick, who confirmed this and said he was his favorite teacher.
Heather Galloso
November 11, 2015
I'll always remember your shenanigans....enjoyed our long talks at dinner...
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