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Robert Frank Cilento, 86, of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at preferred Care in Wall, NJ. Robert was born on September 28, 1930 in Newark, NJ. He attended West Side High School in Newark where he excelled in sports and was an All-State football player, graduating in 1948. He was later inducted into the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame. Robert attended George Washington University on a football and baseball scholarship and graduated in 1952. He went on to play professional baseball with the Washington Senators organization.
Robert was the owner of Stadium Auto Wreckers in both Newark and Sayreville until retiring in 2007. He was an avid horse racing enthusiast and loved his days at Monmouth Park.
Robert is survived by his wife of 65 years, Patricia; his four children, Robert Cilento and his wife Barbara of Lewes, DE, Joanne Seibel and her husband Dann of St. Clair, MI, Michael Cilento and his wife Beverly of Point Pleasant, NJ, and Stephen Cilento and his wife Jessica of Manasquan, NJ; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Connie Petronella and her husband George; brother, Richard Cilento; many nieces and nephews; and his favorite dog, Spike II.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 from 10-11am at St. Peter's Church, 406 Forman Ave. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be held immediately following at 11am. Neary-Quinn Funeral Home, 39 South Street, Manasquan, NJ is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association at P.O. Box 15829 Arlington, VA 22215 or online at www.diabetes.org.
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Sponsored by Neary Quinn Funeral Home.
April 22, 2017
Keith and Denise Ignace
To the entire Cilento family, please accept our heartfelt prayers condolences.
April 17, 2017
We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories give you peace and comfort. The Mistretta Family
April 14, 2017
Joanne Cilento-Seibel
I want to thank all our family and friends that attended my Dad's funeral and celebration of his life! My heart has been touched by so many people who were there reminding me of what a great husband, father, and friend my Dad was. I know Dad is smiling down on all of us . Much love to all of you!!!
April 12, 2017
God Bless my Uncle Bob and all my relatives back East. I am proud to say that my son Tanner reminds me of my Uncle Bob. Great at sports, especially football. Big monster legs, same build... fast...
I will remember my Uncle through Tanner.
Sincerely, Richie Jr.
April 12, 2017
Danny Gallop
I would like to send my condolences to the family and friends. May god bless you and your family during this tough time.
April 11, 2017
Richard Cilento
My condolences to my brother Bob's family. I remember the many good times we shared together. He is in my heart forever. Richard Cilento
April 11, 2017
Jane Thomasson
Pat and family, I am so sad. What a wonderful brother-in-law. Many fond memories. Love, Jane
April 11, 2017
Susan Lyster
All our love, prayers, and thoughts are with you today and always. So many happy and loved filled memories between the Cilento and Higgins families. So honored to have known such a great man and family. With much love from all the Higgins'
April 11, 2017
All our love, thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. So many happy and loved filled memories between the Cilento and Higgins families. So honored to have know such a great man. The Higgins Family.
April 11, 2017
Nancy
April 11, 2017
mark evanko
On behalf of all of the Evanko's, please accept our heartfelt condolences and prayers. Mr. Cilento embodied the aspirations of being a leader, family man, dedicated worker, and awesome neighbor! He earned the respect of many. Inspired a great family. Well done.
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