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AGE: 88 •
Dr. Robert Jacob Alheim, 88, died Thursday, August 31, 2017, at RWJ University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born September 1, 1928, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of Jacob and Luella Alheim. He graduated from Myers High School, Wilkes Barre, and Lafayette College, Easton, PA. He earned his PhD. in Organic Chemistry at Yale University. He was a resident of Middlesex since 1953.
Dr. Alheim was employed for 31 years at American Cyanamid Co., Bound Brook, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the American Chemical Society, and the Presbyterian Church, Bound Brook. Although he was a man of science, the true love and passion of his life was his family.
Dr. Alheim was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Kathryn Macking Alheim, who died August 5, 2015, and his sister, Jean Love. He is survived by his daughters, Susan (Stephen) Greco of Middlesex, Carolyn (Dwight) Caines of Los Angeles, CA; his beloved grandchildren, Michelle and Julia Greco, Andrew and Sam Caines; his niece, Terry Wendrychowicz and family, and his brother-in-law, Earl Love.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 3, at the Presbyterian Church, 409 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook. Cremation will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to The Oncology Department, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, 181 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901. Arrangements are by Hagan - Chamberlain Funeral Home, Bound Brook.
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September 2, 2017
Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at Hosea 13:14. L Ohio
Madelin
September 2, 2017
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalm 119: 50, 76
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