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Robert KURDOCK Obituary
Robert Alexander, age 78, of Hawthorne, on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Born and raised in Paterson, Bob had lived in Hawthorne for 45 years. After graduating college, Bob had attended Harvard Business School and was the Vice President of the New York-Susquehanna Railroad. He was a former parishioner of St. Anthony R.C. Church in Hawthorne and a member of the Hawthorne Democratic Club. He proudly served his country as a soldier in the U.S. Army. Robert was the beloved husband of JoAnn (nee: Lindsay) Kurdock. Loving father of Johanna Sena and her husband Ed of Hawthorne and Bethann Kurdock and her husband Brian Masters of Hawthorne. Dear grandfather of Chloe and Alexis Sena and Lindsay and Addison Masters. Dearest brother of Shirley Kurdock of Hawthorne and Marybeth Cohen of Franklin Lakes. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, May 15, 2015 from 4-8 PM at the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home, 557 Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne, with a funeral service beginning at 7 PM. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 or the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Rescue, 2 Shelter Road, Oakland, NJ 07436. (www.browningforshay.com)
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert KURDOCK
Claire and Ed Trifari
May 7, 2019
Bob is still remembered by Ed and me. So many memories from Central High that still make us laugh. Hope all is well with JoAnn and family. Please know that he will always be remembered as long as we are here. Claire Elwood Trifari
Ted Groesbeck
May 18, 2015
My condolences to the Kurdock family. I had the pleasure of knowing Bob as my neighbor in Lafayette Hills. We always had good conversations and he will be missed in the community.
Patricia(Sandford) Zummo
May 15, 2015
My condolences to Bob's family. He was a good friend to me and my twin sister Dolores when we were growing up. My parents were very good friends with Your parents. I have very fond memories of the entire family..My sister is no longer with us,but I'm sure that they are all together sharing stories R .I.P. Bob
May 15, 2015
My condolences to the family. Bob was a good friend to me and my twin sister while we were growing up. Your Mother and Father were very good friends with my parents. Good memories.
My sister Dolores is no longer with us,but I'm sure they are all together talking over special memories..Bobby was always telling jokes and making us laugh. R.I.P.
Chip Greiner
May 15, 2015
I had the pleasure of working with Bob at the Susquehanna Railroad in Little Ferry during the 1980's and 1990's. I have many fond memories working with him. He was always a gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with Kurdock family. Rest in peace Bob, you will be missed and not forgotten.
May 14, 2015
One of the "boys of CHS class of '55" that brought joy and laughter to each and every one of us. Thanks Bob . Carole McConaghy Runo
American Heart Association
May 13, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Jim McKenna
May 13, 2015
I wish Bob's family God's richest blessings as they endure the loss and celebrate his life!
Isabelle Healey Walters
May 13, 2015
I had the honor and pleasure of being Bob's classmate at Central High School. I have fond memories of our class reunions. Bob and I stayed in touch over all the years and I will miss connecting with him. I send my sympathy and friendship to his loving wife and family. He was a great man and will be missed.
Ed and Claire Trifari
May 13, 2015
JoAnn and family .. we are saddened by this news and our sympathy to you all.
Bob was a great classmate - CHS'55 - and friend. Always fun.
Dan Cohen
May 13, 2015
All of our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kurdock family from all of us at Liberty Subaru where Bob was not only a customer of ours but a dear friend we always looked forward to seeing. He will be missed by all of us......Dan Cohen
Bob Buchanan
May 13, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Kurdock family. May Bob rest in peace.
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