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JOHN "JACK" ROBERTSON

Newark, New Jersey

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August 19, 2016
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Newark, New Jersey

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John Palmer 'Jack' Robertson Yale football player, textile executive and beloved husband, father, and grandfather John Palmer "Jack" Robertson died peacefully on Aug. 19, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was 91. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dolores. A memorial service to...

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When I was growing up, we lived sort of catty corner to the Robertsons. As a young kid, I thought they were special, and enjoyed every encounter with them. Special?.. because they were so kind and easy to like, unlike a few hard cases in the neighborhood, who defended sons who were of much less caliber than the Robertson children.My mother and father thought the world of Jack and Delores
Best for Dolores and Jacks new life; just trust that they found each other again.
Bill Gage

Jack Robertson 11/19/1949

Wm Sr_Jack_Gene Robertson circa 1928

From Dawn Robertson Bachmann in San Francisco. Just heard from Scott Robertson about Jack's passing. I uploaded two old photos of Jack, one from 1928 and the other in his Yale football shirt in 1949. Hugs to the whole family from Cousin Dawn. This is such a sad time and I remember the mob of all us kids so many years ago. I learned how to use a cloth napkin when I was promoted up to the adult holiday table. Thank you Jack and Delores for all your kindness to me. Dawn

Wm Sr, Jack and Gene Robertson circa 1928

Jack Robertson 11/19/1949

When my sister, Christine called and gave me the news of your Dad's passing I thought of the profound influence he and your mom had on my life and my values. When I became friends with Susan, I immediately became part of the family. I was exposed to the loving couple that Jack and Dolores were and all the siblings were my siblings. They taught me to be kind. To distinguish play from the important events of our time. I know that they are together and for that I am happy. For all of us, I...

Condolences to the Robertson family. Hopefully the full and vibrant life lived by and magnificent legacy left by this one of a kind man lessens the loss his loved ones now feel.

My sincere condolence to the Robertson family for the loss of your beloved one. May the God of all comfort and peace strengthen you during this difficult time.