Robert Joseph Kober

1936 - 2015

Robert Joseph Kober obituary, 1936-2015

BORN

1936

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Becker Funeral Home

219 Kinderkamack Road

Westwood, New Jersey

Robert Kober Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 28, 2015.

KOBER, Robert J., age 79 of Old Tappan, passed away quietly on March 27, 2015. Robbie was born on February 19, 1936 in Englewood and raised in Norwood. He was the son of the late Conrad Kober and Margaret Walters Kober. Robert graduated from Closter High School where as "The Whale" # 42, he excelled at football. He was awarded All-County right tackle in both offense and defense. In 1963 he joined Plumbers Local # 326, (now local # 24). At that time he joined the Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department # 1 where he served as Chief in 1973-74. He also served as President for two years. He was an honorary member of the Old Tappan First Aid Corp. Active in Old Tappan sports, he was instrumental in starting a Junior Football League where he coached for 6 years. Robbie enjoyed spending time with his family at his favorite place, their cabin in Wells, VT. Robbie is survived by his wife Marie (Limmer) Kober of 57 years. He was the father of four children, Suzanne Marie Rumer and her husband Scott of Chester Springs, PA; Robert Otto Kober and his wife Anita of Little Ferry; Thomas Karl Kober and and his wife Abbey of Colts Neck and Michele Kober-Holcomb and her husband Richard of Brodheadsville, PA. Robbie was the loving grandfather of nine grandchildren, Paige Dee Kober, Thomas Robert Kober, Brielle Suzanne Rumer, Thomas Scott Rumer II, Ryan Robert Rumer, Vanessa Marie Holcomb, Hailey Michele Holcomb, Olivia Suzanne Holcomb and Rickilynn Nicole Holcomb. Robbie is predeceased by his sister Eleanor Ewing and his brothers Conrad and Joseph. He is survived by his brother James Kober and his wife Judy of Melbourne, FL. Visitation at the Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood on Monday 7-9 pm and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral will begin at the funeral home on Wednesday 10:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church at 11:00 am. Interment Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah.

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April 3, 2015

A beautiful man who's sizable presence was only overshadowed by the love, laughter, and generosity of his heart. His wonderful smile and glimmer in his eye when he saw his grandchildren truly captured this man's compassion and depth. His quiet, guiding hand led his four children to be compassionate and caring parents with the ability to face adversity with understanding and success. Truly an enviable legacy.

April 2, 2015

Carol and Bob Lloyd

Marie, Our thoughts and prayers go out for you and your Family. We always thought of Robbie as a wonderful guy and a good friend.
Love, Carol and Bob Lloyd

March 31, 2015

Kathie Hurley

Very sorry for your loss....my condolences.

March 30, 2015

Gail Fournier

So sorry. My family, the Novaks, were true friends. They told many happy tales of good times together. I think they may be all smiling together again.
God's peace be with you all.

March 30, 2015

roger Novak

marie sorry for your loss back in the old days my mom and dad along with myself had great times together

March 30, 2015

Dee & Sunny Rudko

Tommy and Abbey, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt prayers are with you.

March 30, 2015

Barbara and Jim Cieslewicz

I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all. Condolences and prayers to his family. RIP

March 30, 2015

Cathy Bodtmann

My sincere condolences, Rob and Anita. May he rest in peace!

March 30, 2015

Janis Rice

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Kober's passing. I know he was dearly loved by all of you and will be missed. You are all in my thoughts. Janis Rice

March 30, 2015

Stephanie and Dan Cudney

Sending our condolences to the entire Kober family.Tommy and Abbey loved Poppy very much may he Rest in Peace. His memories will forever live in all of your hearts.

March 30, 2015

Lanette Rockett

Oh Suz, we are so sad to hear of your dads passing. Our hearts are with you all! He was a great man and will be missed and now will watch over all of you. XO to you and your family.

March 29, 2015

Dennis Barlow

Rob and Anita,
My condolences to you and your family at this sad time. No matter how old or young we are, it is never easy to lose a parent; my thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 29, 2015

Gail Townsend

Michele & Suzanne - I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I know how much you all loved him and what a great father and grandfather he was. I'll be praying for all of the family during these next difficult days. May you feel God's peace as your dad reaches his resting place. Love you - Gail & Glenn Townsend

March 29, 2015

The years pass so swiftly and I often think of Old Tappan in the 50's and 60's when we were all young and seemingly invincible. Glenn and Eric send their condolences and I see you have heard from Sharon as well. Fondly, Phyllis

March 29, 2015

Marie and family , All my sympathy to you . So sorry for you loss All my love to you . Mary Ann Mara

March 29, 2015

John & Theresa Cichewicz

So sorry to hear of "Uncle" Robbie's passing!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!! God Bless!!

March 29, 2015

Sharon Beals

my love and prayers to the family. I shall always remember Mr. Kober as a great bear of a man with a heart of pure gold.

Sharon (Key) Beals

March 29, 2015

Rest in Peace, Dad!
Love Robbie and Anita

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