Robert Slattery, 74, of Hackettstown, NJ passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 24, 2016. Born September 22, 1941 in New York City, Robert was the son of the late Kenneth & Alice Ortleib Slattery.
Robert has lived in Hackettstown since the age of 14 coming from Livingston, NJ. He was a graduate of Hackettstown High School and attended East Stroudsburg University and Fairleigh Dickinson University. His passion was driving and working on Hot Rods of all types and was a member of the North Jersey Street Rod Association.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Marianne McAteer Slattery; three sons, Robert, Timothy & Christopher Slattery; three stepsons, Richard, Michael & Paul Gundersdorf. In addition, he is survived by 10 loving grandchildren. Robert was predeceased by his brother, Kenneth.
Visitation will be on Friday, April 29, 2016 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. Funeral service will follow beginning at 2:00pm at the funeral home. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, C/O St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN, 38148-0142 or Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation, 350 Sparta Avenue, Building B, Suite 2, Sparta, NJ 07871. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.
Condolences:
Tom & Peggy Graf
#16
May 1st, 2016 4:16 pm
Marianne and ALL of the Boys,
We were both saddened to hear of Bobs passing. Our prayers are with you all. We were out of town visiting with Brian and upon our return we heard the news. I ( Tom ) will surely miss Bob "flagging" me over as I passed your house on my motorcycle... Just to BS a little bit about our bikes. And great places to ride, and that could happen just about ANY place that I bumped into Bob. A couple of times we just saw each other on the road and would ride together and then "wave each other off"... We also had some "family" things in common that Bob would always share some wisdom with me, and sometimes I with him. One thing I can state here with certainty, is that Bob loved his wife, his family, and his motorcycle...in that order. God be with him
Tom & Peggy Graf
Jim Cline
#15
April 29th, 2016 9:32 am
Sorry for your loss. We're thinking of you and your family at this time and wishing you comfort and peace.
karen (cunningham)arnold
#14
April 29th, 2016 1:46 am
/dear Paul, Micheal and all of your family - So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He always seemed to supportive of all your siblings. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you Karen
Deb Tamburello
#13
April 27th, 2016 4:43 pm
Marianne I am so very sorry to hear this. Bob was awesome. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family
Martin and Susie Hutton
#12
April 27th, 2016 8:47 am
Marianne and family,
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. May our Great God bring you comfort and peace at this time and in the days to come. Praying for you all. Susie and Martin
Marie Cashill Baumiller
#11
April 27th, 2016 8:35 am
Marianne, and family so sorry for your loss . May he Rest in Peace
Bob & Sherry Zimmerman
#10
April 27th, 2016 7:28 am
I am so sorry to hear that heavens gate open again and took a great person. We love Bob like a member of our family.
All our prayers are with you Marianne and the family.
Bosques Family
#9
April 26th, 2016 7:18 pm
The Bosques family would like to send our deepest condolences and our prayers to the Slattery and Gundersdorf families at this time. Bob was a great man. Growing up he always made you feel like part of the family when you came to the house. He was a really good man. He will certainly be missed.
Paul Ferriero
#8
April 26th, 2016 12:46 pm
So sorry for your loss. For all his efforts to act like a "grumpy old man", he was one of the kindest men I ever knew. He helped me in many ways over the years. If it had nuts and bolts, he could figure it out - he was brilliant in that regard. And of all the things that mattered to him, his family was the most important. I will never forget him eating the huge sandwiches piled high with everything from the deli and defending it as "a chef salad on some bread."
Valerie and Rick Fiore & Family
#7
April 25th, 2016 10:01 pm
From all of us in the Fiore family our deep sympathy and prayers at the loss of Bob. We will remember him as a man who loved life and the open road. We will recall the fun times we had with Bob, and his skill as a great raconteur. May your missing him be tempered by fond and happy memories of a life well lived.
Marianne so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I'll never forget how caring he was to my husband Buddy when he was so sick. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you ever want to talk please call me ok 908-637-4287 Maureen Smith
#6
April 25th, 2016 9:00 pm
Marianne so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I'll never forget how caring your husband was when my Buddy was so sick he sure was a terrific friend. Thoughta and prayers go out to you and your family. If you ever want to talk please call me ok 908-637-4287 with much love Maureen Smith
Roni and Bill Skinner
#5
April 25th, 2016 8:27 pm
So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. We will always remember him on his bike especially when he rode on the coldest winter days. May your memories get you through this difficult time. Roni and Bill Skinner.
Tom, Linda & Tammy Cominsky
#4
April 25th, 2016 6:34 pm
Marianne & Family,
Remember that your loss is shared by many friends who care and that you're in our thoughts and hearts and in our every prayer. Bob will be missed.
Donald Pace
#3
April 25th, 2016 5:52 pm
Sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed seeing him at the Carisle car show
Kristie
#2
April 25th, 2016 3:38 pm
Dear Marianne, My heart is so very heavy. Robert will be truly missed on my Thursday morning visits. I always enjoyed his stories and busting him on paying me to bring in the newspaper. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Heaven has gained another Angel.
Fred Kraft and Sue Nagy
#1
April 25th, 2016 3:37 pm
Sorry to hear of "Slats" passing. We loved riding with him.Fred and Sue, Union Mills, North Carolina
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