Robert W. Kidd

Robert W. Kidd, (Bob) 77, Died on October 6th. Born January 11,1945 in Harrow, England to US Army MP Charles and Beatrice Kidd (nee French), and moved to Ramsey NJ the same year. “War Brides to America 1940-1949” documented their arrival, the “Pretty lively and cute child” was Bob Kidd. https://www.britishpathe.com/video/war-brides-to-america

Bob lived most of his life in Bergen County, graduated from Northern Valley Regional HS in Old Tappan where he grew up, and served in the US Navy as an Electrician’s Mate during the Vietnam War. Upon his return, he made a career as a skilled local electrician. Bob is pre-deceased by his wife, Patricia Ann (nee Drugach) and brother Douglas. He is survived by his dear sister, Diane Pelino of Lords Valley, PA and Brother Russell of Roscommon, Mi. Loving father of Kathleen DeFabiis, Sean and Robert L. and grandfather of Erin, Steven, Andrea, Brody and Logan. Caring Uncle of 7 Nieces and Nephews.

A memorial will be held at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd. Westwood NJ 07675 on Wednesday, October 26th 5-8PM, 201.664.0292. Donations in lieu of flowers to Adler Aphasia Center; https://adleraphasiacenter.org/donate-now/

Internment will be held on Thursday, 10/27 at 11AM at Riverside Cemetery, 1001 Rt 166, Toms River, NJ 08753