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Freehold - Robert (Bob) John Vasta, 73, of Freehold, NJ, passed away on August 23, 2020 in Freehold, NJ. Bob was born in Staten Island, NY to Mary and Vincent on February 13, 1947. He went to high school at New Dorp and graduated in 1965. He went on to earn a degree from Morehead State University in Kentucky. He served in Vietnam with the Air Force.
Bob had a long career in retail and merchandising including store management and retired in 2018 from Acosta Sales and Marketing. He enjoyed reading and researching history, gardening and watching British mysteries on PBS with his spouse and best friend Kate. Bob was active at his church, Saint Rose of Lima, Freehold, where he was involved with the annual Christmas Giving Tree program and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Mary and Vincent Vasta. Bob is survived by his spouse of 32 years, Kate (Black) Vasta of Freehold; Sister-in-law Sue Maye (Pete) and Brother-in- law Bill Black (Vicky); and nieces and nephews Michael, Heather, Jaclyn, Liam, Michaela and Finnleigh. Bob will always be remembered for showing up at family get-together's with his multiple coolers filled with various assortments of food and beverages.
Funeral service will be held at a future date. Freeman Funeral Homes will be handling the funeral arrangements.
A memorial service will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church located at 16 McLean Street, Freehold on Friday, November 6th at 10:30 am. Interment to follow at Brig. Gn. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ. Donations in Bob's memory may be made to The American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. To leave a condolence for the family, visit www.freemanfuneralhomes.com
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Dawn DeFrance
December 5, 2020
Bob, you were the most awesome boss ever there was or will be. I keep thinking back to South Plainfield Drug Fair and the time when tension was high between the staff and us managers for a few weeks, and what broke the ice was you coming over to me as I was cutting a strap from a heavy and odd shaped box and as the blade cut through the strap, the box ended up landed on your toes. After my initial apologetic reaction, and you wincing some, we both busted out laughing.
Beyond being the most awesome boss ever, you were also an awesome confidant and friend... and may I also say, from this view, you were also a wonderful husband. I so enjoyed when you asked me to create the glass art for you to give to Kate, the sparkle in your eyes when you spoke of Kate revealed how deeply you loved her.
Bob, my life is all the more richer for having been blessed from working with you and our friendship. Thank you!
Kate, I pray you find comfort and peace in the many happy memories you and Bob made together.
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