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Robert Illig Obituary
AGE: 84 • Plainfield
Robert "Bob" Arthur Illig passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Morris View Healthcare Center. He was 84 years young. Bob was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, friend, and man that will forever be treasured and remembered for all of the lives that he touched and all of the knowledge that he provided to the world. We all thank him for his hard work and dedication.
Born in Plainfield, NJ to the late Arthur C. and Marie J. Illig, he has lived in Plainfield, Newark, Rockaway, and White Township, while residing in a home in Rock Ridge Lake in Denville during the summer months. He graduated from Garfield Grammar School and Central High School.
Bob was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran where he served aboard the USS LST-551 as a Damage Control Fireman. For 25 years, he was an honorable Police Officer for the Newark Police Department retiring in 1980.
He was a proud member of many organizations including, Vasa Order of American, F.O.P. Newark Lodge #13, Lodge Frithiof #63, Rock Ridge Lake Honorary Life Member & Historian Emeritus, Denville Cemetery Association Emeritus, U.S. LST Association, Retired Policemen & Firemen Assoc. of Essex County Local #3, and PBA Local #3, to name a few.
Left to keep his legacy alive is his beloved wife of 62 years, Veronica "Roni" (Olszewski); his adored daughters, Mary E. Scott, Kathleen (Timothy) Quinn, Kristine J.M. Edwards, and Virginia (Peter) Skolsky; his cherished grandchildren, Kyle R. and Katie Lynne Skolsky, Mikayla V. and Samantha S. Quinn, and Thomas J. Edwards; his caring sisters, Ruth A. (George) Haas and Diana L. (Bert) Barton; and many other extended family and friends.
Public Visitation will take place on Friday, Sept. 22nd from 3 - 7 pm at Norman Dean Home for Services, 16 Righter Ave., Denville, NJ. Friends may gather at the Funeral Home at 11 am on Sat. Sept. 23rd for a Funeral Service beginning at 11:45 am. Burial will follow at Denville Cemetery, Denville. Please visit www.normandean.com for full obituary and to leave a condolence for his family.
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Tommy Edwards
April 3, 2018
He was my loving Grandfather. I know me and my family will always cherish the times we've had with him.
April 3, 2018
This was my loving Grandfather. I know I will cherish the times we've had in my heart.
Virginia Skolsky
September 21, 2017
Love and miss you dearly Dad. Love, Ginni
September 21, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of comfort give you the strength and endurance to cope with the loss of your love one.
Robin
September 20, 2017
My deepest condolences to to you and your family, may the God of all comfort help you through this difficult time.
September 20, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy to the family on the passing of your love one please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Cy
C G
September 20, 2017
To the Illig Family,
My sincere condolences. Our father in the heavens will provide the comfort and strength we need to endure these difficult times.
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22
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Norman Dean Home for Services, Inc.16 Righter Avenue, Denville, NJ 07834
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23
Memorial Gathering
11:00 a.m.
Norman Dean Home for Services, Inc.16 Righter Avenue, Denville, NJ 07834
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