Name: Visitation for Robert Cerfolio M.D.
Start: 2018-10-19T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-10-19T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home

Robert Cerfolio, M.D.

Franklin Lakes - Dr. Robert D. Cerfolio, a fifty-three-year resident of Franklin Lakes, NJ took his final breath on October 15th 2018.

Dedicated physician, loving father and doting husband born in Lancaster, PA youngest of four children and only son of the late Nina (nee Ceris) and David Cerfolio. Robert is preceded in death by his three adoring older sisters Dorothy (Lillian), Deloris, and Grace.

At the age of eighteen Robert voluntarily entered the navy and became a medic. It was then that he fell in love with medicine and spent the rest of his life healing others. Hardworking, honest and humble, Bob (or Buddy as his extended family called him) lived his life according to strong held moral beliefs and old-world values. Dignity, respect and honor was how he aligned his actions. He lived his life as a model of integrity, decency and exemplified love for both his family and patients. He was the epitome of an old-time physician, thought of his patients first, remembered the names of their spouses and children and often visited them in their home if the occasion called for it.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years LaVerne Cerfolio and their four children David and Debbie Cerfolio MSW, Dr. Nina Cerfolio and Mr. James Skelley, Dr. Robert Cerfolio and his three children Robby, Alec and Matthew, and youngest daughter Dr. LaVerne Cerfolio and her husband Timothy Butler.

The family will receive family and friends on Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00-8:00pm at Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home, 530 High Mountain Road, Franklin Lakes.

Funeral Services Saturday 9:00 AM at the funeral home followed by a 9:30 AM Mass at Most Blessed Sacrament Church.

Interment Christ The King Cemetery.

For further information please visit www.vpmemorial.com or call us at (201) 891-4770.

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Published by The Record/Herald News from Oct. 17 to Oct. 19, 2018.

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October 28, 2018

My deepest condolences to the Cerfolio family. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn" help your family during this most difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2

Marilyn Monzo-Palukaitis

October 18, 2018

I was very upset to hear of the passing of Dr. Cerfolio...he was warm, compassionate and very caring towards his patients of which I was one. I had a nephrectomy of my right kidney when I was 21 years old, which was devastating to me and my family. It was a long recovery and through it all, he was there for me. He once told me on one of my visits to his office that "we were growing old together"...It's been 53 years since that operation...I will never forget him and have spoken about him all through my life. He was known as the "Saint" in the General Hospital in Paterson all those years ago...and now he will be among all the "saints" in heaven. God bless you doctor and I am sending my prayers to your beloved family and relatives.

October 18, 2018

Dr Cerfolio was covering for our Dr Feliciano in Hawthorne approximately 59/60 yrsago. Our daughter had a high fever.After speaking with him he put me on the phone with his wife who gave me instructions.I asked if the doctor would come? She replied he was already on the way. He came the next night also. I have never forgotten Dr. Cerfolio and the kindness of Mrs Cerfolio

Jack Feldman

October 18, 2018

I knew Bob when Volunteering in the ER @ Wayne General Hospital, for 20 years, & then as a patient. He is regarded as a real gentleman, who was knowledgeable & also very caring for his patients. Rest in Peace, as you will always be remembered.

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Randy Stefano

October 17, 2018

Rest in peace Dr. Cerfolio I will always remember you as a true gentleman.

Maryanne Holbrook

October 17, 2018

Dr. Cerfolio was a loving and caring doctor whom I'll remember always. Rest in Peace this beautiful soul.

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Steven Tarta

October 17, 2018

On behalf of the Tarta family we extend our sincere condolences to all of the Cerfolio family. Dr. Cerfolio was a kind and wonderful gentleman as well as a very warm and friendly medical ptrfessional. Dr. Cerfolio will undoubtedly be missed by many, not only in the medical community but by all who were fortunate to have enjoyed this gentleman.

October 17, 2018

great doctor.

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