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Robert Backman Obituary
Oakland - Robert Gregory Backman 55, of Oakland, NJ passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paterson on June 13, 2019. Robert was pre-deceased by his mother Blanche and is survived by his wife Michela, sons Andrew and Luke, father Robert Henry and his wife Pat, brother Steven and his wife Karen and his sister Kim. He will be deeply missed by his in-laws Renzo, Daniella and Steve and his many nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Oakland, NJ on Saturday July 20, 2019 at 11:00 am.
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Robert H Backman
August 6, 2019
You were my first born and we will miss you until we are together again Love Dad and Mom
July 17, 2019
Michela, Andrew, & Luke,
We are so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. My heart goes out to you.
Len & Loretta Prais
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