Published in the Newark Star-Ledger, Newark, Essex, NJ, Tuesday, June 20, 2017:
Robert F. MacAvoy, 70, of Clark, NJ, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 18, 2017.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the funeral from the Walter Johnson Funeral Home, 803 Raritan Rd., Clark, on Friday, June 23, at 8:45 a.m., thence to St. Agnes Church, Clark, where a Funeral Mass will be offered at 9:45 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clark. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. To offer condolences, please visit www.walterjohnsonfh.com.
Mr. MacAvoy was born in Rahway, NJ, to Frank and Ann (nee Glagola) MacAvoy. He lived in Rahway, prior to moving to Clark, 48 years ago. He proudly served his country as a sergeant in the Air Force at Phan Rang Air Base in Vietnam.
Mr. MacAvoy was the recipient of the Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze service stars. He was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and one Oak Leaf Cluster. Mr. MacAvoy was a project engineer for Merck & Company of Rahway for 32 years, retiring in 2001. He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans and the Vietnam Veterans of America.
Mr. MacAvoy was a Civil War historian and was the author of multiple reference and history books regarding the war. He was a feature speaker on the Civil War at various NJ historical societies. He was also a member of the NJ Sesquicentennial Committee.
Mr. MacAvoy was the beloved husband for 50 years of Diane C. (nee Ciuba) MacAvoy; the devoted father of Robert F. MacAvoy Jr. and his wife, Elaine, Diane Sutherland and her husband, Chris, Jennifer Keelan and her husband, Anthony, and Joseph MacAvoy; cherished "Pop" to his grandchildren, Bridget, Molly, Melanie and Hannah, and the brother of Kathleen MacAvoy and Nancy McNally.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to St. Agnes Church, 332 Madison Hill Rd, Clark, NJ 07066.
Robert F. MacAvoy, 70, of Clark, NJ, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 18, 2017.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the funeral from the Walter Johnson Funeral Home, 803 Raritan Rd., Clark, on Friday, June 23, at 8:45 a.m., thence to St. Agnes Church, Clark, where a Funeral Mass will be offered at 9:45 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clark. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. To offer condolences, please visit www.walterjohnsonfh.com.
Mr. MacAvoy was born in Rahway, NJ, to Frank and Ann (nee Glagola) MacAvoy. He lived in Rahway, prior to moving to Clark, 48 years ago. He proudly served his country as a sergeant in the Air Force at Phan Rang Air Base in Vietnam.
Mr. MacAvoy was the recipient of the Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze service stars. He was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and one Oak Leaf Cluster. Mr. MacAvoy was a project engineer for Merck & Company of Rahway for 32 years, retiring in 2001. He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans and the Vietnam Veterans of America.
Mr. MacAvoy was a Civil War historian and was the author of multiple reference and history books regarding the war. He was a feature speaker on the Civil War at various NJ historical societies. He was also a member of the NJ Sesquicentennial Committee.
Mr. MacAvoy was the beloved husband for 50 years of Diane C. (nee Ciuba) MacAvoy; the devoted father of Robert F. MacAvoy Jr. and his wife, Elaine, Diane Sutherland and her husband, Chris, Jennifer Keelan and her husband, Anthony, and Joseph MacAvoy; cherished "Pop" to his grandchildren, Bridget, Molly, Melanie and Hannah, and the brother of Kathleen MacAvoy and Nancy McNally.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to St. Agnes Church, 332 Madison Hill Rd, Clark, NJ 07066.
Published in the Newark Star-Ledger, Newark, Essex, NJ, Tuesday, June 20, 2017:
Robert F. MacAvoy, 70, of Clark, NJ, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 18, 2017.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the funeral from the Walter Johnson Funeral Home, 803 Raritan Rd., Clark, on Friday, June 23, at 8:45 a.m., thence to St. Agnes Church, Clark, where a Funeral Mass will be offered at 9:45 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clark. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. To offer condolences, please visit www.walterjohnsonfh.com.
Mr. MacAvoy was born in Rahway, NJ, to Frank and Ann (nee Glagola) MacAvoy. He lived in Rahway, prior to moving to Clark, 48 years ago. He proudly served his country as a sergeant in the Air Force at Phan Rang Air Base in Vietnam.
Mr. MacAvoy was the recipient of the Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze service stars. He was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and one Oak Leaf Cluster. Mr. MacAvoy was a project engineer for Merck & Company of Rahway for 32 years, retiring in 2001. He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans and the Vietnam Veterans of America.
Mr. MacAvoy was a Civil War historian and was the author of multiple reference and history books regarding the war. He was a feature speaker on the Civil War at various NJ historical societies. He was also a member of the NJ Sesquicentennial Committee.
Mr. MacAvoy was the beloved husband for 50 years of Diane C. (nee Ciuba) MacAvoy; the devoted father of Robert F. MacAvoy Jr. and his wife, Elaine, Diane Sutherland and her husband, Chris, Jennifer Keelan and her husband, Anthony, and Joseph MacAvoy; cherished "Pop" to his grandchildren, Bridget, Molly, Melanie and Hannah, and the brother of Kathleen MacAvoy and Nancy McNally.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to St. Agnes Church, 332 Madison Hill Rd, Clark, NJ 07066.
Robert F. MacAvoy, 70, of Clark, NJ, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 18, 2017.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the funeral from the Walter Johnson Funeral Home, 803 Raritan Rd., Clark, on Friday, June 23, at 8:45 a.m., thence to St. Agnes Church, Clark, where a Funeral Mass will be offered at 9:45 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clark. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. To offer condolences, please visit www.walterjohnsonfh.com.
Mr. MacAvoy was born in Rahway, NJ, to Frank and Ann (nee Glagola) MacAvoy. He lived in Rahway, prior to moving to Clark, 48 years ago. He proudly served his country as a sergeant in the Air Force at Phan Rang Air Base in Vietnam.
Mr. MacAvoy was the recipient of the Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze service stars. He was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and one Oak Leaf Cluster. Mr. MacAvoy was a project engineer for Merck & Company of Rahway for 32 years, retiring in 2001. He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans and the Vietnam Veterans of America.
Mr. MacAvoy was a Civil War historian and was the author of multiple reference and history books regarding the war. He was a feature speaker on the Civil War at various NJ historical societies. He was also a member of the NJ Sesquicentennial Committee.
Mr. MacAvoy was the beloved husband for 50 years of Diane C. (nee Ciuba) MacAvoy; the devoted father of Robert F. MacAvoy Jr. and his wife, Elaine, Diane Sutherland and her husband, Chris, Jennifer Keelan and her husband, Anthony, and Joseph MacAvoy; cherished "Pop" to his grandchildren, Bridget, Molly, Melanie and Hannah, and the brother of Kathleen MacAvoy and Nancy McNally.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to St. Agnes Church, 332 Madison Hill Rd, Clark, NJ 07066.
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