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1957
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2017
Robert O'Neill Obituary
AGE: 60 • Finderne
Robert (Bob) James O'Neill of Finderne, NJ, died peacefully from a long illness on February 5th, 2017. Robert was born September 10, 1957 in Somerville, NJ. He graduated from Bridgewater-Raritan High School East in 1976 and enlisted with the United States Navy. He served from 1977 - 1992 on the naval carriers USS Saratoga, USS Forrestal, and the USS Kitty Hawk. He was attached to the USS Suribachi during the Desert Storm campaign. Bob also was a carpenter and worked for many years in home and office construction. Whether climbing the pyramids, kayaking in Hawaii, skateboarding in Ireland, or being with friends and family, Bob lived life to the fullest.
Bob is predeceased in death by his parents, Peter J. O'Neill, Elizabeth I. O'Neill, and his sister, Sally J. O'Neill. He is survived by three children, Joseph Peter O'Neill, Jessica Rae Sarnes, Kyle James O'Neill, and three grandchildren, Meredith O'Neill, Kyler Sarnes, and Kaiden Sarnes. Bob also is survived by Cynthia O'Neill and Rhonda Daum. He is survived by siblings Daniel O'Neill, Dennis O'Neill, Gary O'Neill, David O'Neill, Nora Cole, and by in-laws Glen Cole, Amy O'Neill, Linda O'Neill, Diana O'Neill, and Mandy O'Neill. Lastly, he will be remembered fondly by his extended clan including beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bob O'Neill will be laid to rest in New Jersey. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
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Daniel O'Brien
February 3, 2024
Great Guy, great family...lots of memories. Rest in peace..
Debbie Ramsey Fitzgerald
March 6, 2017
So very sorry for loss. Thinking of you, Gary and your family during this sad time.
Lorraine /andy Stasko
March 4, 2017
Hello. Want to send our sympathy for all the family. Saw this online A special hello to Gary , long ago friends Lorraine mortati stasko U can teach me at [email protected]
Kathleen LaMountain
February 12, 2017
Such a loss! All of finderne was your family.From one Irish Family to another:May the road rise to meet you.May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face,the rains fall soft upon your fields and,until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His Hand::
Dan OBrien
February 11, 2017
So sorry for your loss. The O'Neill family was a part of all of our lives growing up. Now we know how much work it is to have just one or two children. The O'Neill family was filled with love.I have so many memories of you, how individual you all were, but held together by your mom and dad. An exceptional family. Have strength in each other, and in your families..dan obrien
Bonnie Morgan
February 9, 2017
You will be miss greatly cousin Rest in Peace
Lilly
February 9, 2017
Nora and family, So very sorry for the loss of Bob. Our sincere condolences as you get through this difficult time. Ray and Darlene
February 9, 2017
Nora and family....I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. My heartfelt condolences to you all. It sounded like your brother loved his life and his family deeply, so keep all those happy memories close to your heart.
Sincerest condolences,
Cynthia Kurylak
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