Robert J. Szabo

Robert J. Szabo of Milltown, NJ passed away peacefully September 11, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 84 years old. Born and raised in New Brunswick, NJ, he moved to Milltown 55 years ago. Bob was a graduate of New Brunswick HS and was a gifted athlete. He received New Brunswick High School Hall of Fame honors, having played football, basketball, and baseball. After school, Bob signed a contract with the Detroit Tigers and played 2 years in the minor leagues. His career was interrupted when he was drafted by the US Army and proudly served his country in the Korean War. He was employed by PSE&G as a mechanical designer for 34 years until his retirement in 1996. Bob was a longtime member of St. John's Episcopal Church and served as a member of the vestry, as Assistant Treasurer, and as an usher. He was a founding member of Rangers AC and enjoyed many seasons as a coach of their Pop Warner football team. He also shared his love of sports with a new generation as a softball umpire and basketball referee. Bob and his wife were dedicated 10 year volunteers with St. Peters Hospital, and both are members of the Milltown Senior Citizen Club. Predeceased by his brother Steve Szabo, he is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Joyce, daughter and son-in-law Nancy and Kevin Carrado; sons and daughters-in-law Robert and Diane and Donald and Laura; and daughters and sons-in-law Joanne and Ken Ciaccio and Karen and Brian Clarke. Also survived by grandchildren: Lauren Olsen and her husband Gil; Joseph and Jon Carrado; Melissa, Jessica, and Bob Szabo; Danielle, Kenneth, and Diana Szabo; Matthew and Michael Ciaccio; Megan, Jim, and Allison Clarke; great-granddaughter Kira Joyce Olsen; and sister Eleanor Kurtz. The family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Bronson & Guthlein Funeral Home of Milltown. Services Friday, 10am at the funeral home. Final disposition is private. In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks donations be made to the Organization for Autism Research, 2000 North 14th Street, Suite 240 Arlington, VA 22201. SERVICES
Visitation Thursday, September 14, 2017
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bronson & Guthlein Funeral Home
152 North Main Street
Milltown, New Jersey 08850
Visitation Thursday, September 14, 2017
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bronson & Guthlein Funeral Home
152 North Main Street
Milltown, New Jersey 08850
Funeral Service Friday, September 15, 2017
10:00 AM
Bronson & Guthlein Funeral Home
152 North Main Street
Milltown, New Jersey 08850
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