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Robert Zimmerman Obituary
Beloved brother and uncle, Marine Corps veteran, of Bloomfield
Robert G. Zimmerman II, 69, of Bloomfield, N.J., died on Dec. 12, 2018.
Relatives and friends are invited for visitation on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, from 4 to 8 p.m., in the Shook-Farmer Funeral Home, 45 Roseland Ave., Roseland, N.J. 07068. A funeral ceremony will begin at 7:15 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be at 2 p.m. on Dec. 17, 2018, at Rosedale Cemetery in Montclair, N.J. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.shookfarmer.com.
Raised in Butler, Pa., Robert lived in West Orange, N.J., for many years before settling in Bloomfield.
During the Vietnam War, he honorably served in the Marine Corps. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a home improvement finisher and custom glass and mirror installer.
In his early years, he was a bass player in the family band. Robert was a history buff, an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and had a deep loyalty for the Marines.
He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Nellie Zimmerman; his brother-in-law, Frankie LaMond, and nephew, Mark LaMond.
Surviving are his beloved sisters, Nancy Diani and her husband, Robert, Sue LaMond and her husband, Michael, and Jane LaMond. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Vietnam Vets of America, pickupplease.org.
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Christopher LaMond
December 16, 2018
Was the best Godfather anyone could want. I remember getting suspended my first day of of school, for a week, I think my junior year. Uncle Bobby took me to work with him that week and told his boss I don't work for less then 12 dollars and hour lol. Which was a lot for a 17 year old in 1997. He introduced me to many great films such as arsenic and old lace, young Frankenstein, and shawshank redemption. He always ordered the "rasslin" ppvs when I was young, and would yell at us for rough housing.
Bobby on bass with Alabama Slammer.
Milli Wingren-Cook
December 15, 2018
My favorite memories are of the years you, Eddie, Vicki, and I played music together. We had so much fun. We were either playing music or going to hear other groups play. We used to practice a lot at my apartment and I still don't know why I never got evicted or why nobody called the police to complain. All those amplifiers blaring and us singing over microphones.....it was not a quiet musical gathering by any means. I would go back and live those times all over again....exactly the same way....if I could. You have a special place in my heart and I will always love you.
Judy Barnhart
December 14, 2018
RIP my dear sweet cousin. I Love you.
Frank Grosso
December 14, 2018
Amanda and Family even though I did not know Robert MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES
FRANK GROSSO
Amanda La Mond
December 14, 2018
When we were little Uncle Bobby use to tell us he had a twin named gasper (I believe the person was Chuck Norris)
when I was younger Uncle Bobby lived downstairs from me and I would remember laying my head on the floor and listen to the music he had playing (he had VERY GOOD TASTE in music)
You will be missed uncle bobby! You were always my favorite uncle and you will always be! The boys are going to miss you too! We all love you so much!
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