Robert Rowan Obituary
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Capt. Rowan worked for the Clifton Police Department for 37 years, retiring in 2011. He was Captain of Detectives and the Public Information Officer. Robert received numerous commendations for excellent police work. He was a member of PBA Local # 36, and a member of the New Jersey Honor Legion.
Bob always enjoyed the JETS, dancing and music, especially Irish, 50s and disco. He spent winters in Florida and summers at the Jersey Shore. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a sponsor of Project Children. Mostly, Bob loved visits with his family.
He will be missed by his wife of 54 years, his children and their spouses, his grandchildren and many friends. Two years ago he and his wife moved to Cedar Crest in Pompton Plains.
He is described as "a true gentleman" and the "happiest person at Cedar Crest", despite having FTD (frontotemporal dementia) for the last few years. Captain Bob will remain in our hearts forever.
Visiting Sunday, February 4, 2024, 2-6 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral Monday, February 5, 2024, 10:30 AM at The Chapel at Cedar Crest, 1 Cedar Crest Dr., Pompton Plains. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to www.theaftd.org in memory of Bob, would be greatly appreciated.
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Krystal Brancato
January 3, 2025
I LOVE YOU BOB ROWAN ALWAYS FOREVER
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Krystal Brancato
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My first memory was when bob went to the pool with me and Joyce and my mom and we would go to church and see each other with mom and me and Joyce and we would go to an ice cream store and have ice cream and it was lots of fun and we would go to the restaurant and I love you bob rowan I'm always thinking about you and your the bestest friend I could have in both worlds and I will always remember you and I miss you very much and I hope your with all the beautiful angels in heaven having fun with lots of gifts and many blessings that brings you love and joy and happiness and I remember all the times you made me laugh and smile and I thank you for everything and all you do and I will always remember bob as a good police officer who worked very hard and is dedicated to everyone because he always does a great job at everything and may God bless you and be with you always forever and always and you'll always be remembered in my heart and soul and spirit and thoughts and mind and peace and love and joy and compassion and passion and generosity and courage and I have memories of you always and its beautiful and sweet and I hope your always safe and sound in heaven with sweet dreams and I'll see you in heaven someday because your my bestest friend ever and you make me happy and smile everyday and remember that I will Love you always forever and I remember all the fun times and will have fun together someday and celebrate and have more memories to make and enjoy all the happiness and thank you for everything
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