Robert Joseph "Bob" Simon

Simon, Robert "Bob" Joseph, - 79, of Brigantine, NJ, Robert "Bob" Joseph Simon passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022. Bob was born in Atlantic City NJ to the late Eileen and Joseph Simon. He graduated from Atlantic City High school (1962) and Philadelphia School of Art. Bob lived his whole life in Brigantine. Bob is survived by his children- Robert (Cara), Sean (Angelique), and Joseph (Nicolette), his grandchildren- Sawyer Robert, Jackson, Piper (Robert), Jared and Alexa (Sean) and Noah, Naomi and Lucas (Joseph), along with two great-grandchildren- Elijah and Meilani (Alexa). He is survived by his siblings: Thomas Simon, Ronald Simon and Colleen (Simon) Taylor and friend of 60 years Armond Savino. Later in life Bob was pleasantly surprised to learn he had a daughter Teresa Haggerty Youngcourt and enjoyed getting to know her and her daughters over the last few years. After art school Bob worked for his father at DuArt Signs in Atlantic City and went on to help save lives as a Brigantine City Beach Patrol lifeguard and served 27 years on brigantine fire department. Bob's lifelong passion was surfing. In 1961 Bob started surfing which lead to managing the first surf shop in Brigantine (Reef) and he later opened his own surf shop- The Last Set. He organized the first ever surf competition held in Brigantine NJ. Bob was known as a mentor to many Brigantine surfers throughout the years and was one of the original founders of the BWA (Brigantine wave riding association). The BWA brought local and ESA surfing competitions to the island for 15 years. Bob and his surfing buddies enjoyed taking surf trips to CA, Outer Banks and Costa Rica and competed in ESA championship events. In 2021 Bob was inducted into the New Jersey State Surfing Hall of Fame. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Bob's visitation on Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at St Thomas Church, 331 8th Street South Brigantine, NJ 08203 at 10:00am. His mass of Christian burial will follow immediately at 11:00am. All are invited to join American Legion in Brigantine afterwards to celebrate Bob's life. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be sent to Brigantine Surf Jam- Checks made out to "IAFF Local 2657" and write "Surf Jam" in memo to PO Box 97 Brigantine NJ 08203. To leave condolences, pay respects, share a special memory of Charles please visit www.Keatesplum.com. Arrangements entrusted to Keates-Plum Funeral Home 609-266-3481.