Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee, 83, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, January 13, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Bayonne, he was a lifelong resident.

Mr. Lee worked at Texaco then Pamrapo Savings Bank, prior to retiring in 1998 as a branch manager.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Star of the Sea Council #371 and served as a Past Grand Knight.  He is a recipient of the Knights of Columbus Lifetime Achievement Award from their football club, and always enjoyed running the club’s annual trip. 

Mr. Lee proudly served the nation as a member of the United States Army and was member of the Catholic War Veterans.

A devoted parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle Church, he was a member of its Holy Name Society.

He enjoyed spending time with family and trips to the Jersey Shore.  He was an avid New York Mets and New York Football Giants fan.

Mr. Lee is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (nee: Whalen); his beloved children, John Lee NYPD (Leah), Amy Lee and Linda Lee; his dear siblings, Ann Marie Fabriele, Mary Montesinos and Donald Lee; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his brother Knights.  He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Rose (nee: Lawless) and John F. Lee; his dear brothers, John, Thomas and Joseph Lee; and his dear sisters, Rosemary Lee and Barbara Hilla.  He is also survived by his in-laws, Peter Fabriele, Rigo Montesinos, George Hilla, Judy Lee, Marilyn and Ray Natale, Edith and Ron Bergamini, Nancy Ryan, Paulette Whalen, and James and Karen Whalen.  He was also predeceased by his dear in-laws, Mary Lee, Virginia and Ronald Messenger, Richard Whalen, and Denis Ryan.

The funeral will be conducted by Bayonne Memorial Home, Inc. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. A funeral Mass will be held at Blessed Miriam Teresa Parish at St. Andrew the Apostle Church at 11:00 a.m.  Private cremation will follow.  Visitation will be held on Monday, January 16, 2017, at the funeral home from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. 

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