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Brick - Robert W. Colyard Sr., 68, passed away suddenly on May 20, 2018 after enjoying a bike ride through the Manasquan Bike Trail. Mr. Colyard was born in Neptune, raised in West Belmar, serving in the US Army first in Fort Monmouth and later in Okinawa for three years before settling in Brick for the past 41 years. He worked for AT&T as an Electronics Technician. Mr. Colyard volunteered for many years as a coach and manager of children's sports. He was an accomplished artist, avid Radio DXer and very active in the Asbury Park music community. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all that had the privilege to meet him.
Mr. Colyard was predeceased by his parents Mildred and Thomas Colyard and sister Gail Hauselt.
Robert is survived by his wife of 47 years, Janet, son, Robert Colyard Jr. and his fiancée Marie Ferrante, daughter, Adrienne Scutellaro and her husband Shaune, grandchildren, Evelyn, Cecilia and Archer, brother, Thomas M. Colyard III and his wife Ingrid, brother-in-law, Jerry Hauselt, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 4-8PM at the D'Elia Funeral Home 1300 Vermont Ave. Lakewood, NJ 08701. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 11AM at the Funeral Home. Cremation will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in Robert's memory to Fisher House at
https://donate.fisherhouse.org
For further information or to post a tribute please visit www.deliafuneralhome.com.
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Una McGurk Mannion
May 30, 2018
Til we meet again I'll be picturing you riding around the Jersey shore although I'm sure you'll be catching up with all the great musicians in the afterlife. My condolences to everyone who feels your loss. We'll miss you greatly earthside friend.
George and Lynne Berghoff
May 27, 2018
Thank you, Bob, for all your positive energy and giving us encouragement.We will miss you and think of you often.
Joe and Laurie Moynihan
May 27, 2018
Bob has been a great neighbor since we moved in 25 years ago. Having grown up in the same area we always enjoyed many conversations sharing memories of the Jersey Shore. Bob was always so full of energy and you could always tell how much he loved his family, friends, and his life! Bob sadly passed just after completeing another of the many bike rides that gave him such joy! He will be sorely missed! RIP Bob
Judy B.
May 27, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Family at this very difficult time. May the comfort of our Loving Creator be with you. Isa. 41:10,13
ed karl
May 27, 2018
janet and your whole family, still in shock and saddened by the news about bob. gonna miss his love of family,his zest for life and his heart.can't drive by the beach without thinking about him when i see a bike rider
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