A funeral mass for Robert Shamlian will be offered Tuesday, January 20 at 11 a.m.. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Navesink Avenue, Highlands. Mr. Shamilian died January 9 at age 86, and had lived in Highlands many years.
A cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Shamlian was born In Jersey City July 15, 1939, the youngest son of the late Arrum and Rose Shamlian. He was raised in Fair Lawn where he cultivated a life marked by kindness, handiness, and love.
Shamlian married his soulmate, Grace, and the couple moved to Leonardo and eventually settled in Highlands with their family, before recently moving to Keyport while maintaining many Highlands ties.
A proud member of the Heavy and General Laborers’ Union Local 472, Bob dedicated over 50 years of service, demonstrating an unparalleled work ethic and commitment to his craft. His colleagues knew him as a man who could always be relied upon, both on and off the job site.
Bob’s interests were as rich and varied as his life. An avid fisherman and crabber, he found solace and joy in the simple pleasures of nature. He and Grace were known for their love of dancing, often the last to leave the dance floor. Together, they explored the world on several cruises, creating a tapestry of memories that will be treasured by all who knew them.
In addition to his wife of more than 52 years, Grace, Bob is survived by his son Stephen and daughter Carolyn and her husband, Peter Adragna. He is also survived by three grandsons, Tyler, Jacob, and Conner McTernan, along with their father Mark McTernan. He was predeceased by his son Michael in 2021 and his brothers, Andrew and Herbert.
Scott and Kedz Funeral Home in Belford is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be at Green Grove Cemetery, Keyport following the mass at OLPH
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