Robert LaMont Carter

Robert LaMont Carter obituary, Ridgewood, NJ

Robert LaMont Carter

Robert Carter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by C. C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home - Ridgewood on Nov. 5, 2024.

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Robert LaMont Carter(1930-2024) was the son of Robert B. and Katharine M. Carter. Raised in Ridgewood, he graduated from RHS in 1948. He graduated from Fairleigh Dickison College in 1953. Served in the US Army from 1953-1955, stationed in Fulda, Germany. He is survived by his wife Claire(Mufson) Carter whom he married in 1957. He is also survived by their six children: Joan(Ken), Douglas (Cathy), Robert (Patricia), Frederick (Kathy), Virginia (Paris), and Marilyn (Stan). He leaves 11 grandchildren: Nicholas, Danielle, Brianna, Taylor, Robert, Dylan, Kristen, Justin, Talia, Alyssa, and Timothy and 3 great grandchildren.
In his younger years he played hardball, also played softball but loved the softball he played in the 50 and older league in Ramsey. He was so proud of the fact he played until age 85. He loved sports and was a big Yankee and Giant football fan. He could be seen walking his Irish Setters, we had 5 in total over the years.
He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Donation to the Cerebral Palsy Center or Franklin Lakes Ambulance Corps would be appreciated.
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