Robert C. Mabie
Died: Mar 22, 2019
Robert C. Mabie, age 81, a lifelong resident of Hackettstown, the only child of Agnes and Robert Mabie and step-father Charles "Whitey" Smithling, passed away on Friday March 22 at his home after a lengthy and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
He was predeceased by the loves of his life his adoring wife Ethel "Toni" "Goots" Mabie and his son George "Rocky" Robbins.
He is survived by three cousins Linda (Edward) Chermark, Dennis (Kathleen) Dinallo and Jerry (Lucille) Dinallo.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy in the 1950's, he was the owner of Whitey's Ice Cream Distributors of Springfield NJ and later of Branchburg, NJ. He also served as a Patrolman for the Hackettstown Police Department in the late 1960's. He was of the Roman Catholic faith, a member of the Knights of Columbus, The American Legion and the Hackettstown Moose. Affectionately known to many by his nicknames "Casey" and "Tex", Bob was a generous man, a great conversationalist and an avid sports fan. He loved his N.Y. Yankees and college basketball- especially Rutgers. He was quick to make friends and loyalty was his calling card. He will be missed by everyone who knew him, enjoyed his company, laughed with him and cried with him.
A celebration of his life will be held at The Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Hackettstown Union Cemetery, Hackettstown.
In lieu of Flowers, please consider donations to, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942, in memory of Robert.
He was predeceased by the loves of his life his adoring wife Ethel "Toni" "Goots" Mabie and his son George "Rocky" Robbins.
He is survived by three cousins Linda (Edward) Chermark, Dennis (Kathleen) Dinallo and Jerry (Lucille) Dinallo.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy in the 1950's, he was the owner of Whitey's Ice Cream Distributors of Springfield NJ and later of Branchburg, NJ. He also served as a Patrolman for the Hackettstown Police Department in the late 1960's. He was of the Roman Catholic faith, a member of the Knights of Columbus, The American Legion and the Hackettstown Moose. Affectionately known to many by his nicknames "Casey" and "Tex", Bob was a generous man, a great conversationalist and an avid sports fan. He loved his N.Y. Yankees and college basketball- especially Rutgers. He was quick to make friends and loyalty was his calling card. He will be missed by everyone who knew him, enjoyed his company, laughed with him and cried with him.
A celebration of his life will be held at The Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Hackettstown Union Cemetery, Hackettstown.
In lieu of Flowers, please consider donations to, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942, in memory of Robert.
Condolences:
John Pollock
#8
April 22nd, 2019 2:20 pm
Casey and I were friends since grade school. We enlisted in the Navy together in 1955. We always kept in
touch and shared many laughs about our Navy days. He was a good friend, always had a smile for everyone.
Anchors Aweigh my friend.
Ed Wehmeyer
#7
April 7th, 2019 10:03 am
I have known Tex since I was in high school and always had great times with him and friends. He sponsored our men's softball team with his company Hershey's Ice Cream for years. I nicknamed him Texbrenner after legendary NY Yankees owner George Steinbrenner since Tex was an avid Yankee fan I will always cherish the great memories and your amazing laugh. Love you and miss you RIP
Ed Wehmeyer
#6
April 6th, 2019 6:39 pm
Will always remember the joy, happiness and laughter that Tex and all of us had together over the years. So many times we laughed so hard that it brought tears to our eyes...... so many times. A wonderful generous man who for years sponsored our Hersheys Ice Cream Mens Softball Team. Often times we would call him Texbrenner in honor of NY Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner. I will always cherish the time we had together and the great memories. Love you Tex and will deeply miss you The Lord holds you in his hands RIP
Joy and Les Snyder
#5
April 1st, 2019 2:59 pm
We are very sorry to learn of the passing of Tex. He was a great guy , fellow Police Officer and always smiling and happy. Our Sincere Sympathy to his family...Joy and Les Snyder
Dennis Spry
#4
March 25th, 2019 2:47 pm
You were a very nice person to have in ones life. You will be missed..
marty and Judy O'Hora
#3
March 25th, 2019 1:17 pm
Tex was a great guy and friend.He's together with Goots and Rock and having a great time.RIP Tex!
BJ
#2
March 25th, 2019 11:57 am
'Tex' and 'Ma' were 2nd parents to me when growing up. I loved them dearly and will miss him greatly.
Rich Smiecinski
#1
March 25th, 2019 7:31 am
So long my friend.
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