Robert Joseph Opitz, age 71, of Sunset Beach, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Robert was born February 20, 1950 in Newark, New Jersey and was the son of the late Edward Gerard Opitz and Jane Hamilton DeMary Opitz.He was preceded in death by a brother Edward Gerard Opitz Jr. Mr. Opitz was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling. He was an excellent cook. Robert and his best friend Tom Czarnecki founded and operated Kayak,a computer software company.
He is survived by his wife Jo Ann Larson ; two sons, Robert Joseph Opitz Jr, James Edward Opitz both of Piscataway, New Jersey; a brother, Daniel James Opitz of Chester, S.C.; grandchildren, Ashley, Bobby, Victoria, Hayley, James Jr.
A service will held at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shallottefunerals.com for the Opitz family.
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