Robert C. Stewart, 65, of Orange, N.J. passed away from COVID-19 on Friday, May 15, 2020. Born in Livingston, N.J., he was the son of the late George C. Stewart, Jr. and the late Theresa M. (Rafferty) Stewart.
He was a graduate of Livingston High School class of 1973 and enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar and laughter. He worked as a land surveyor with his father and had many jobs over the years. One of his favorites was working at a health food store in Montclair, N.J. He was a lifelong music lover and had the opportunity to spend a year on the road working for a rock and roll band.
Robert was predeceased by his brother Brian Stewart and his brother-in-law Scot Chapman. He is survived by his brother George C. Stewart, III, sister-in-law Mary Ellen Stewart of Gallatin Gateway, MT, his sister Mary Ascherl, brother-in-law Peter Ascherl and niece Emily Ascherl of West Orange, N.J., his sister Anne Chapman and nephew Connor Chapman and niece Katherine Chapman of Lititz, PA, , brother Joseph Stewart of Lake Hills, TX and nephews Joseph Stewart Jr, Sean Stewart, Brian Stewart, Colin Stewart, George Stewart and niece Charlene Stewart and many dear aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.
Due to the current circumstances, a memorial Catholic Mass will be planned for Robert when the churches re-open to celebrate his life.
Donations in Robert Stewart’s name can be made to NJ Pandemic Relief Fund (njprf.org)
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