Robert Paul Maurer

Robert “Bob” Maurer, 73 passed away at St. Anthony’s Community Hospital in Warwick NY, surrounded by his loving family on January 21, 2025.
Bob was born on March 26, 1951 in Plainfield, NJ. He grew up in Dunellen NJ, and graduated from Holy Trinity high school in Westfield. Bob attended Lasalle University for several years before graduating with a business degree at Kean University in 1978.
After college Bob began a career in sales, and he and his wife, Mo, moved to Monroe New York. After many years of working in sales, he ended his career at Simplex Grinell before retiring in 2016.
Bob and Mo’s favorite place was Negril, Jamaica. They traveled there frequently over the years and made many friends from all over the world. He loved his word games, scratch offs, the Yankees, and spending time with his many friends and family members.
Bob shared his enthusiasm for learning about astronomy with his friends and family. He spent many evenings gazing at the heavens, teaching others how to identify planets, stars, constellations, and galaxies. He was also a knowledgeable observer of the local and migratory birds that were attracted to his feeders.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Maureen “Mo” Maurer, his father George R. Maurer Sr., his brother Paul Maurer, and his nephew, Christopher Maurer.
Bob is survived by his mother, Frances Maurer; his children Kristen Romeo (Domenick), and James Maurer (Lynn); his granddaughters Olivia, Sophia, Sean, and Ryan; his brothers Peter (Pamela) and George (Roberta); his sister Susan (David); sister-in-law Eileen; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends - including his best friends Derek and Angela Rabbitts. He will be forever loved and sorely missed.
Visitation will take place on Monday, January 27, from 1-5pm at Sheenan Funeral Home in Dunellen.  A celebration of life will be planned in Monroe, NY at a later date.  

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