Robert E. Baggaley

Robert E. Baggaley, 75, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Serenity Hospice at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton.

Residing in Hamilton, NJ for most of his life, he called the Broad Street Park area his home. He lived in Lewes, Delaware for part of his life while working at the College of Marine Studies at the University of Delaware and as a commercial fisherman. A graduate of Hamilton West, he was a gifted athlete, excelling at both soccer and baseball. He played both sports at Mercer County Community College and Trenton State College, receiving numerous accolades and awards. Bob absolutely loved being outdoors and partaking in outdoor activities. He enjoyed hunting trips, surfing adventures with his buddy, John David Duffy, and spending as much time as possible out on the water, fishing on one of his boats.

Bob spent much of his life selflessly caring for both of his parents, while living in the home he grew up in. He was always helping neighbors, friends and relatives whenever needed, he was a truly caring individual. Recently he could often be seen sitting in his front yard feeding squirrels or a stray cat, waving to friends going by. He was an all-around great guy who will be missed.

Predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Bertha (Werner) Baggaley; he is survived by his siblings, Debbie Randall and her husband Donny, Alan Baggaley and his wife Nancy, and Carol Epifanio and her husband Chuck; an uncle, Rodger McMahon; nieces and nephews, Chad Epifanio, Craig Epifanio and his wife Mary, Laura Doyle and her husband Matt, and Matt Baggaley; great nieces and nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

Family and friends are invited to gather to celebrate Bob's life on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Buklad-Merlino Memorial Home, 2141 South Broad Street, Hamilton. The Rev. Kenneth Buck will share words of remembrance during the gathering.

You are invited to meet with the family Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Memorial Home, we will process to Colonial Memorial Park for a brief burial service at 11:00 a.m.