Robert McIntyre

Dr. Robert McIntyre, 65, died suddenly Wednesday (March 30, 2011) at his home in Scotch Plains. A longtime resident of Westfield, he lived in Scotch Plains for the past 12 years. Dr. McIntyre attained his Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova University in 1967. He graduated with honors in 1971 from Columbia University with a degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery. He won the esteemed Van Woert Scholarship award, a commendation from the Long Island Academy of Odontology, and a scholastic achievement award from Psi Omega Fraternity. He also graduated as a member of the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society. Dr. McIntyre moved to Westfield in 1974 when he became a founding member of Westfield Dental Associates, PA. and worked extensively with various organizations including Westfield Jaycees and the Westfield Optimist Club. Dr. McIntyre was a member of Plainfield Country Club where had won the Club Championship eight times and the Senior Club Championship in 2000. He played competitive golf for many years and had competed in three US Senior Amateur Championships. He was also an active member of the Westfield Tennis Club. Dr. McIntyre was a member of the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association, and the Central Dental Society. He also received a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. McIntyre is survived by his wife Karen; two sons, Michael (and his wife, Karen) and Billy (and his wife, Jamye); his sister, Maureen McIntyre; and five grandchildren, Caroline, Kelsey, Lily, Liam and Brady; and step-children, Danielle and Thomas Gritenas. Also survived by his former wife, Carol McIntyre. The funeral will be from Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Ave., Fanwood, on Saturday at 8:30 followed by a funeral Mass at St. Bartholomew the Apostle R.C. Church, Westfield Ave., Scotch Plains at 9:30. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Visitation will be on Friday from 4-8. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude�s Children�s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). For additional information or to sign the guestbook, please visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com.