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Robert Decina Obituary
Formerly of Holmdel & Waretown - Robert Decina, 72, passed away on April 22, 2021 at Jersey Shore Hospital. Son of Giosafatte & Ida, he was born and raised in Brooklyn, along with three siblings. Robert went on to a successful career in IT, retiring from Invesco.
Robert had a knack of making everyone feel special because they were all special to him. He was a selfless and giving man who loved to make others smile. He was quick with a joke, always lit up the room & prided himself on being handy. Above all, nothing made him prouder than his amazing family.
Robert was happily married to Diane (Kiefer), his childhood sweetheart, for 50 years. They raised their beloved children, Brian and Karen, in Holmdel. Robert & Diane were blessed with five wonderful grandchildren who will miss their dear Pop Pop.
Robert leaves his wife Diane; son Brian & wife Erika & their children Nicholas and Gianna of Manasquan; daughter Karen & husband Adam Koster & their children Gavin, Liam and Rian of Colts Neck; brother Thomas & wife Louise of Middle Village, NY; brother Dennis & wife Leslie of Hewitt, NJ; sister Carol Decina of Brooklyn; and many nieces, nephews, relatives & friends.
Visitation will be at O'Brien Funeral Home, Wall, on Sunday from 12-2pm and 5-7pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Catharine's Church, Spring Lake, on Monday at 10:30am with entombment to follow at Holmdel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital.
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Terri Taylor
April 27, 2021
Dear Diane and Family, We are so sorry to here about Bob. He was always so much fun to be around, and loved his family dearly. May God Bless you and your family and help you through this difficult time. Godspeed Love Sincerely, Terri, Lit.Bobby & Ryan Taylor
Terri Taylor
April 27, 2021
Dear Diane and Family, We are so sorry to here about Bob. He was always so much fun to be around with his warm and friendly smile, and who loved his family dearly. May God Bless you and your family in this difficult time. Godspeed Love Sincerely, Terri, Lit.Bobby & Ryan Taylor
Ellen & Doug DiChiara
April 25, 2021
Dear Diane,
Doug & I just heard about Bob. We are terribly sad for you and your family. Bob was such a nice man. Wishing you peace in all your memories.
Sincerely
Ellen & Doug DiChiara
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