Robert Francis Hamlet

Robert Francis Hamlet

Edison - Robert Francis Hamlet, 90, of Edison passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at JFK Medical Center in Edison. Robert known as Bob to his friends was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, before re-locating to Edison with his wife Suzanne and children in the early sixties. Robert is a graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy gaining a Bachelor of Science in Marine and Electric Engineering, before serving as a Commander in the United States Navy and Reserves. Bob's professional career includes thirty years with the General Electric Company in Marine Sales and Engineering NY. NY. After his retirement, Bob used his management skills to give back to the community. Bob was a president and long-time member of the Metuchen-Edison Exchange Club. He spent many weekends supporting the clubs community service efforts, especially many hours working the spin-art booth and serving meals at the Hands of Hope Pantry and Meals on Wheels. He was an active member of the Riding and Hunt Club organising diners and outings to Monmouth Park. Bob was on the committee for the revitalisation of the Edison Tower, helping to raise funds to meet the 3.6 million dollar goal. That same year Bob helped to raise funds to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Metuchen Country Club with a plaque dedicated to Thomas Edison's electric railway and a memorial clock. He was a long term member and past president of Metuchen Country Club, best known for his passionate support of the Red Sox maintaining a friendly rivalry with local Yankee fans. Bob was the son of a World War I veteran and Boston Policeman, who also worked the gates at Fenway, providing Bob with access to games and his idol Ted Williams. One of Bob's pride possessions was a baseball signed by Ted Williams and presented to him by Pete Peterson, former General Manager of the Yankees. Bob's greatest love however was reserved for his high school sweetheart Suzanne, their four children, eleven grandchildren and great-grand-daughter. In addition to his wife, surviving are Brenda, her sons Oliver, Julian and granddaughter Audrey Rose, Elizabeth Peterson and sons Sean, Derek and Dylan, Mark Hamlet and children Caroline, Ryan and Conner, John Hamlet and daughters Casey, Charlotte and Claire. Private funeral Services will be held at Costello Runyon in Metuchen. A celebration of life for all friends and family will be announced at a later date. Flowers may be sent directly to Costello Runyon, or those who share Bob's community spirit may make a donation in his name to any of the charity and community groups of which he supported.