Robert Collumb, age 75 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died peacefully at home on Monday, April 12, 2021, surrounded by his loving family and under the caring watch of Hunterdon Hospice. Fighting for over two years to stay here with those he loved, the good Lord decided it was now time to bring him Home.

Born in Newark, NJ, December 8, 1945, son of the late Peter and Rose Coffey Collumb, he was raised in Newark, NJ and graduated from Eastside High School. After graduation, Robert served honorably in the United States Navy. He then settled down with his first love, Mary (Jelinski) with whom he raised six children in Flemington, NJ. Sadly, Mary passed away in 2008.

He worked as an Iron Worker out of local 11 for forty years as one of the most skilled rodmen. An active member and previous commander of American Legion Post 159, Flemington, NJ, Robert worked tirelessly with veterans groups and for the veterans themselves.

After Mary passed away, he enjoyed his corvette, car shows, and helping others. Then, he was lucky enough to find love a second time, when he met Christine Kelly. After they were married, the couple traveled and enjoyed time with family and friends at their home down the shore.

To those that knew him, Robert  will be remembered for his quick dry wit, charm, and boyish good looks.

In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his siblings, Margaret and Peter, as well as by his first wife, Mary, and his second wife, Christine.

Surviving are his children and their spouses, Dawn Collumb, Monica and Scott Quackenbush, Regina and Eugene Strube, Robert Collumb Jr. and Antoinette, Kelly Collumb, and Gabrielle Collumb; his grandchildren, Daniel, Elexes, Sydney, Skylar, Justin, Olivia, Vanessa, Gabriel, and Emma; several extended family members; and many dear friends.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Rest in peace Robert, we will see you on the other side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa Church, 450 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08087.

Interment at Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ, will take place at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ.

It is important to remember that given the current state of the pandemic, masks must be worn at all times on church and cemetery grounds, and social distancing must be maintained.

You are encouraged to visit Robert’s permanent life celebration site at www.wrightfamily.com to light a candle of hope, leave messages of condolence, share words of comfort and recollection, and post photographs of his life.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his honor and memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, via mail to 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online by clicking HERE.

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Wright & Ford, your local, family owned & operated “Life Celebration Home”