Robert E. McLeester, 86, of Westfield, formerly of Northvale, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013. Beloved husband of Triny (nee Naranjo). Loving father of Kenneth and his wife Debra of Clark and Douglas and his wife Carmen of Flemington. Adored grandfather of Alec and Luke. Dear brother of the late William, Marion and Dorothy.
Robert was a US Army Veteran, and a graduate of Syracuse University. He was a career journalist and retired from American Color in Hackensack as Editor. In his spare time, he was a journalist and photographer of HS athletic events for several Bergen county newspapers. While in Northvale he was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s RC Church and was a member of the Parish Council, Choir and the President of the St. Anthony’s School Parent’s Guild. After moving to Westfield he became a parishioner of St. Helen’s RC Church and joined the Choir there as well. His hobbies included singing, photography, bowling and watching his favorite sports teams the NY Giants, both football and baseball, as well as the NY Mets. He also enjoyed his time with the Maplewood Glee Club.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 12 Noon at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org would be greatly appreciated.
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