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Robert Briant Obituary
AGE: 76 • Point Pleasant
Robert A. Briant, Sr., age 76, of Point Pleasant passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. Born in North Plainfield, he lived in South Plainfield and Manasquan prior to moving to Point Pleasant 19 years ago. He was the C.E.O. of Utility and Transportation Contractors Association, Wall, NJ for 33 years before retiring in 2006. Subsequently he continued to work as a consultant for UTCA. Robert was a parishioner of Sacred Heart RC Church, Bay Head. He was chairman of the National Clean Water Construction Coalition. Robert also served as chairman of the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust for 10 years while concurrently serving as its treasurer. He was a member of the Construction Writers Association. Robert was an All-State basketball and baseball player for North Plainfield High. He played professional baseball with the Detroit Tigers Organization.
Robert is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carole (Semenza) Briant; two sons, Robert A. Briant Jr. and his wife Deborah of Manasquan, and Michael Thomas Briant and his wife Donna of Wall Twp.; one daughter, Joanne B. Khammar and her husband Issam of Manasquan; one brother, Charles Briant of Virigina; two sisters, Marianne Zanowic of Florida and Charlene DeLaurentis of Virginia Beach; and six grandchildren, Colin, Thomas, Katherine, Joseph, Hannah and Michael.
Visiting hours are Sunday, March 3, 2013, from 1 - 5 pm at Van Hise and Callagan Funeral Home, 812 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. A funeral mass will be offered on Monday, March 4, 2013, at 11 am at Sacred Heart RC Church, Bay Head, followed by interment at Atlantic View Cemetery, Manasquan. In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert's name can be made to The Ocean Medical Foundation, 425 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick, NJ (please note Robert's name on the donation).
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Jim and Pat Snyder
March 14, 2013
Our depest sympathy to Bobby and the entire family. Bob was one of the finest gentlemen we have ever met and a true leader in the industry. Our lives were enriched simply by knowing him and we feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with him and call him a friend.
Kathleen Tindall
March 12, 2013
So sorry to hear about losing another schoolmate. Kathleen (Getz) Tindall
Eileen Day Cytryn
March 4, 2013
And my best to Debbie also!! Peace!
March 4, 2013
To Bobby, Carol and the rest of the Briant family, our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Bob was truly a special and remarkable individual who had an ability to affect everyone touched by him in a positive way. Working with him was one of God's blessings bestowed on me. He was a gifted leader and a great family man. His legacy will live on through you all and his spirit will always be with you.
Michael & Kim D'Annunzio
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Art Williams
March 3, 2013
Bob was truly one of the finest men I have ever met-and, maybe even more important, a genuinely "good" man.
I can see God greeting him with a smile and "Thanks, Bob, for a job well done!".
May he rest in the peace of the Lord.
Paul Wyckoff
March 3, 2013
Deepest sympathies on the passing of a man who helped shape the face of the state.
VanPalmer Group
March 3, 2013
Carole, Our deepest sympathy to you and yours. Tricia and Dutch Vanderhoof
John & Nancy Domzalski
March 3, 2013
Sincere condolonces to Carol and family. Farewell to a good friend and champion for the betterment of New Jersey. I will forever relish our working together and the friendship that ensued. RIP
Ed & Jill Nyland
March 2, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Carole and all of the Briant family. Bob was a special person to Jill and me. We will miss him but we have become better persons by our friendship.
Linda Romani
March 2, 2013
Dear Carol and children,
So sorry to hear about Bob. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
nancy petillo
March 1, 2013
to bobby,debby and children...our deepest sympathy on the great loss of your dad. it was with great sorrow that we heard of his passing. may he rest in peace. God bless. Nancy and Ziggy
March 1, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
Bill, Deb, and Stephen Torowicz
Mark, Maryann Apostolou and family
John, Eileen Gamberg and family
Robert and Linda Cox
Meg McNamara
March 1, 2013
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Briant family.
libby rickerson
March 1, 2013
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Robert A.Briant, Sr. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
March 1, 2013
Many, many years ago I was Bob's secretary in Edison. My sincere sympathies to your family.
Pattie Fudge
March 1, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the Briant family. The tender mercies of God can sustain you at this sad time.
Betty Dinne
March 1, 2013
May God comfort you all at this most difficult time. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jack and Betty Dinne
Eileen Day Cytryn
March 1, 2013
Dear Bobby and Mike and Family, I am truly sad to read you lost your Dad, and at such a young age! Having produced both of you, et. al., I am confident he was a very Good Man! Coincidentally, my Father also played for the Detroit Tigers, at 19 years old! Perhaps they together are putting the smack down on DiMaggio right now! Peace to you all! With love across the miles......
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