Robert "Bob" Bottona

Bob was born in Newark, New Jersey the son of Reno and Thelma Bottona.

After graduating high school he joined the Navy and served 4 years during the Vietnam Conflict. During that time he received a Distinguished Medal Citation for his service. After returning home he pursued a career in the insurance industry but realized that there was something more that he wanted to do in life. With that in mind he joined the Orange New Jersey police department and not long after that he made a move to the South Orange New Jersey police department. During his 30 year career as a police officer not only did he perform his daily duties as a police officer but he was a fire arms instructor and a Range Master for the town of South Orange. He retired after this lofty career as a Lieutenant.

Upon his retirement he and his wife moved to the Florida keys to pursue their love of fishing. They later moved to Naples Florida.

He is also survived by his sister and her husband, Renee and David Amoscato, his 2 nephews and their families, Jeffrey and Emily Amoscato along with their children Ethan, Tanner and Landon, and Matthew and Brittany Amoscato along with their children Lucas and Mia.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions would be appreciated to Shriner's Hospitals or St. Jude's (links below).

A memorial service is planned for a future date.