Obituary of Robert J. O'Donnell

Robert J. O’Donnell, 46, of Roosevelt, has passed away unexpectedly in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. He was a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin, and was loved by all for his warm smile, bear hugs, clever wit, and heart of gold.

Born in Edison, Bob was raised in Millstone Township where he attended elementary school. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville, Class of ’94, where he was a member of the varsity football and bowling teams. Following high school, he attended Brookdale Community College where he earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. Bob went on to love his work of many years driving 18-wheelers throughout the tri-state area and later found his true passion for helping others in the recovery community.

In his younger years Bob loved fishing and boating in the Assunpink Wildlife refuge, and after marrying in 2002, enjoyed many years of traveling and camping with his family in their RV. Some of Bob’s favorite things were the History Channel, the Green Bay Packers, Jimmy Buffet, the Eagles, watching any Rocky movie, and the beach.

Above all else, Bob loved his children, Liam and Morgan, and supported them in all their extracurricular pursuits, including Irish step dancing, cheer, football, and wrestling. He was also a devoted dog dad to his pups across the years: Bailey, Lucky, Guinness, and Iris.

Predeceased by his grandparents, William and Maureen McCaffrey, and J. Kenneth and Anne O’Donnell; he is survived by his children, Liam and Morgan O’Donnell of Roosevelt; his former wife, Stacy (Bozowski) O’Donnell of Roosevelt; his parents, Robert A. and Sheila (McCaffrey) O’Donnell of Clarksburg; his sisters, Jennifer O’Donnell of Arlington, VA and Megan O’Donnell of Point Pleasant; his nephews, Sean O’Donnell, Joseph Pellicano, Gary and PJ Bozowski; his aunts and uncles, Kenneth (deceased) and Andrea O’Donnell, Terry and Leslie O’Donnell, Noreen and Bill Moody, Christine and Cliff Hores, Mary Elizabeth (deceased) and Randy Earley, and Kathleen and David Parrish; as well as his many cousins and dear friends.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services, 136 Morrison Avenue, Hightstown, NJ.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, 251 Franklin Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520.

Interment will follow at Roosevelt Cemetery in Roosevelt, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to support Liam and Morgan’s college education or the charity of your choice.

May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields, and, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.