Robert J. “Bobby” Franklin, 56, of Hazlet, passed away peacefully at home Sept. 20. Bobby lived most of his life in Highlands as a resident and longtime clammer.
He worked as a fire sprinkler fitter for Union Local 669. He was a volunteer fireman for the Highlands Fire Department Station 17-1 for 18 years and a member of The Sons of the American Legion Post #143, where he served as a past commander.
Bobby was a family man who loved to cook and bake which garnered him the name “Bobby Crocker.” He also loved to follow the weather closely and was often called “Weatherman Bob.”
Robert was preceded in death by his father John W. Franklin Sr. Surviving are his wife Christine D. Franklin; three daughters, Christine, Colleen and Chelsea Franklin; son Robert W. Franklin; grandchildren, Nilah Franklin and twins Thomas and Jaxson Franklin; mother Mary Masse; three brothers, John and wife Maryann Franklin, Daniel and wife Cheryl Franklin, David and wife Gerianne Franklin; two sisters, Teresa Pipicz and Patricia and husband Wayne O’Neil; mother-in-law Evelyn Bankes; brother-in-law William Misek; along with aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many lifelong friends.
Visitation was held Sept. 25 at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. A repass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at American Legion Post #143 in Highlands.
In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution in Robert’s name to the COPD Foundation.
For more information or to send condolences, please visit pflegerfuneralhome.com.
