I remember meeting Bobbie for the first time at your wedding, Isabella and George. What a warm, funny person she was. She had Mom laughing so hard the night of the rehearsal dinner!So many fond memories from your wedding. You brought so much joy to your parents, Isabella. And what wonderful grandparents they were. Cheers, Bobbie and Michael!

Rest in Peace Bobbie - you were certainly one of a kind - never, ever a dull moment.  FINALLY, FINALLY we know your real age!!!

I can't fit into words all the fun times I had with Bobbie.  She became my golf partner when I first came to Belmar.  She was already enrolled in the Colonial Terrace Ladies Golf League, which I also became & still am a member.  We played together up till the time she left Belmar.  During our time together in the St.Rose Rosary Altar Society, Bobbie was a great supporter of the annual Holiday Auction.  All gifts were stored & worked on to make baskets in Bobbie's home.  She did this for years, even before I came to Belmar.  The ladies continue to talk about all the years she let them use her home.  Bobbie was a remarkable person, always on the upbeat, always made you smile.  She was one of a kind & will be missed by everyone that ever knew her.  My sympathy to the whole family, & know you will always hold fond memories of her in each one of you.  
                                                                                  Betty Lyons (Belmar, NJ)

I remember Mrs Bove walking past my house to church every day in Belmar.  She was always pleasant and had a kind word to say to me about my daughter or grandchildren. She was a lovely neighbor. My mother, Ruth Morris, knew her when my family lived on Steiner Ave in Neptune City next door to the Ruppells. I believe my mother told me that Mrs Bove named her daughter Isabella after Mrs Isabelle Ruppell and that they were related. My sympathy to Isabella in the loss of her mother. I am sure my mother will know "Bobbie" while they are together in heaven with our Lord Jesus.

Your mom and I met in 1947 at Presby Hospital in Newark and worked together. We also shared many happy moments dancing and roller skating and that is how I met my husband John. I continued our friendship after she met your Dad and we even shared birthday cake with your brother David and my daughter Kathy as they were born one day apart. I know that Bobbie dearly loved her NJ shore home and I always loved walking the boardwalk with her and going to the beach. I am sad hearing this news as I will always remember Bobbie with a laugh and a smile. My love to you and your family. 
Mickie 
 128 Atlantic Hills Blvd. Manahawkin, NJ 08850

I have so many fond and fun memories of Bobbi--dancing at your wedding, Isabella and George,entertaining at Christmas,running the bases after a home run hit at Michael's Marquette graduation, to name only a FEW.  She was crazy about all of you and was a wonderful addition to the Keegan family. I now imagine her up with Michael, Hetty and Jack having a lovely meal and night out on the town. Love, Mary

Our sympathies to you family. My one meeting with your mom was special. She was vivacious and so obviously attached to her precious daughter.
You, Isabella are the true testament of your mother's beauty, strength and love.
Rob and Kathy

We are all thinking of you and your family, Isabella.  What a fun, funny, person your mother was!  I have so many fond memories of both of your parents and am happy that they are together again.  All of our love, Angie, Tom, John, Andy, Jimmy and Ellen.

Bobbie wearing her purple eyeglasses and swing a 7iron at Colonials will be a fond memory. May she rest with peace.

May your dear mother and our beloved alumna rest in peace.  Know you will all be remembered in our prayers at the College of Saint Elizabeth.  Peace, Sister Francis Raftery
President

My sympathy to the Bove family.  I last times I saw Bobbie was walking the boardwalk in Belmar & we would talk.  I also remember her being very active as a class mother in grammer school at St. Rose.

Bobbie was a cherished person in the lives of all who knew her.  
My fondest memories as a child, young adult and present include time with Aunt Bobbie and Uncle Mike.  
Bobbie provided me with ongoing advice, my favorite, “Don't talk to strangers Dear, introduce yourself first.”
Uncle Mike's advice included more serious items such as “Buy and hold stocks Dear”.  This made them the perfect pair.  
Being anything else than happy was impossible in Bobbie's presence, and best of all, you never knew what was going to happen next.  
I love her very much.  Though I will miss her terribly she will be ever present in my thoughts and memories.  She will always remain as a part of who I am.

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."--Psalm 116:15.    Please accept our most sincere condolence at this difficult time.  Be assured of our daily prayers. The Brotherhood of Saint Barbara Monastery, Middletown,N.J.

OBITUARY

Barbara C. Bove

May 14, 1924 – December 31, 2012

Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home

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