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Robert Zerr Obituary
Rumson - Robert B. Zerr, Jr., a lifelong resident of Rumson, passed away on March 29th at home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Sharon. He is survived by his daughter Terri Jo Zerr; his sister Linda Feeny and her husband Vinny; niece Susan and husband Frank Leslie; nephew John Feeny and wife Dianne; sister-in-law Susan Herman and her husband Ronzel; granddaughters Haleigh, Jackie, Lacee, Brandee and great-granddaughters Macie, Zelda, Emrys, Guinevere.
Bob was known best by his friends as "Bee Zee". He served with the US Army from 1956-1962, serving 16 months in Korea. He was a life member of PBA Local 345, Exempt member of Rumson First Aid Squad, Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association and a member of the Rumson Police Department from 1960-1988, serving the last 3 year as Chief of Police. Those who knew him well, would agree that he was a humanitarian, a staunch defender of the right and a consummate American Patriot. He also played softball for many years at Piping Rock in Rumson. He will be missed.
There will be no viewing or services. Burial will be private in the veteran's section of Fair View Cemetery along with Sharon in Middletown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Wounded Warriors Assoc., PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or to any other disabled Veterans organization. Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank was entrusted with his care.
This obituary was prepared by Bob himself and dictated to his friend of 53 years, David C. Foster, also known as UD.
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paul sniffen
December 22, 2024
Bob was a great American..he did it all....he will be missed
paul sniffen
March 24, 2020
Bob was a great soldier and cop and friend.....rest in peace BZ..
paul sniffen
April 18, 2019
Bob was a great person, father, husband, cop, and vet, rest in peace....
paul sniffen
April 18, 2019
Bob was a great person, father , husband, cop and vet, may he rest in peace...
Bonnie Tilly
April 12, 2019
So sorry to hear of Bobby's passing..........My memories of him start way back from high school...he was always full of fun and enjoyed his life involved in all kinds of sports...........I will miss our summer chats over a cup of coffee at the kitchen table when I came to visit New Jersey. May he now be at peace and back with Sharon whom he missed so very much...........Blessings to them both.
April 10, 2019
I'll miss you, Bob. You were my only "home town" contact. 3rd. St., Batten Rd. Oh the memories of Fair Haven we shared. Now you're off to a better place.
Goodbye.
Jim Wenner RHS "49
Hot Springs, AR
Ingrid Spears
April 2, 2019
So sorry to hear of this loss. I remember Bob (Beezee) from high school days. Sounds like he had quite a wonderful life. As stated, he will be missed.
Allyson Moss
April 1, 2019
Family friends for a long time sister's grew up with Terri and I with Wende. Sorry for your loss ladies. As well as my Aunt Linda who will deeply miss her brother. Prayers to all of you.Allyson Moss Erving-Young
"B" Carr Mahon
April 1, 2019
Terri
My deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your father. I know you were the best daughter a father could ask for.....You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. God Bless!
Lisa Cooke/Femia
March 31, 2019
Mr.Zerr(Bobby),Chief of Police, Dad to my best friend,Terri, across the street. He was a jokester at Softball games and to my Mom,Margie. Seeing in later years how much he loved Mrs. Zerr(Sharon)melted my heart!He was a great Man and will be missed.
Patty Sinclair Coan
March 31, 2019
I am so sorry to learn of Bee Zee's passing. Keeping his family in my thoughts and prayers. BZ was a wonderful person, and will be remembered in many happy memories.
Patty Sinclair Coan
March 31, 2019
I am so sorry to learn of Bee Zee's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the his family. BZ was a wonderful person and will be kept alive with many wonderful memories.
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