Robert-Scully-Obituary

Robert E. Scully

Hoboken, New Jersey

1935 - 2019

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DIED
May 22, 2019
LOCATION
Hoboken, New Jersey

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Robert E. Scully, 83, of Hoboken, passed away on May 20, 2019. Born to Frank Scully and Mary Tinley on July 1, 1935, Robert was a life-long fixture in Hoboken with his brothers Walter, Francis (Frank), Royden (Roy), Joseph, and Thomas. Robert has joined his beloved parents and brothers in the...

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I am so sorry to find out about Bob's passing. I had no idea or I would have made it to the wake. May he Rest In Peace.

Happy birthday, Bobby. May you rest in peace.

To the Family of Robert E. Scully. Very sorry for your loss. May you have underserved kindness and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 1:3; JF

Bob was a gentle person, had the bluest of blue eyes and was proud of his Irish heritage. Although shy, he had lots to say and enjoyed talking about Hoboken's history. He was my neighbor and more so, my friend. I will miss his sweet smile.

Thanks for the memories.
Of kitties everywhere.
Your history of Mile Square.
The joys of a driveway.
The Rockettes on Broadway.
How lovely it was.

Thanks for the memories.
Of our birthdays in the summer.
Blizards making Tom's a bummer.
Adventures in New York City.
Zagat restaurants even when gritty.
How lovely it was.

Thanks for the memories.
Of a good and caring friend.
Even when on...

Bob was the last of five boys born to Frank and Mary Scully. Frank died when Bob was very young and Bob looked up to his older brothers as father figures. The family moved from New York to Hoboken and ended up on Bloomfield Street in the late fifties. The property remained with the family until Bob's death.

The Scully boys were well known in Hoboken. Two were fire chiefs. One returned from WWII a war hero. Bob was too young to serve in WWII, but served his country in the Army and...

My condolences for your loss. May God soften your grief during this most difficult time. Please be comforted in knowing how precious your loved one is in God's eyes. Psalms 116:15