Robert I. Derfler

Along with his family he owned Royaltone Inc., a photofinishing business and the chain Camera Craft stores.

He served as a medic in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War.

Rob graduated from Jersey Academy and C.W. Post College with a degree in Business Administration, where he was a member of the Phi Sigma Delta Fraternity.

Upon his marriage to Lorraine Magnes, Robert resided in Short Hills, where he lived for 41 years.

He was actively involved in the local community, where he served on the Millburn Short Hills First Aid Squad and took a leadership role in the township Little League program for 30 years.

Robert founded Jersey Emergency Medical Training, a CPR, First Response and First Aid Safety training company. He also worked for Atlantic Health Systems out of Overlook Hospital in a similar capacity.

He leaves behind his wife, Lorraine, his daughter, Melissa, son Neil, and daughter-in-law Audrey.

Robert passed away from complications due to Parkinson’s Disease. Contributions may be made to Barnabas Health Organization Hospice or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.