FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FUNERAL HOMES SINCE 1881
| Robert J. Cameron |
| September 9, 1929 - November 10, 2016 |
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Public Events and LocationsVisitation - Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Wetzel and Son, RockledgeMemorial Service - Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 8:00 PM at Wetzel and Son, Rockledge Military Honors - Thursday, November 17, 2016, 10:00 AM at Lawnview Cemetery, Rockledge |
ContactsFuneral Home - Wetzel and Son Funeral Home - 419 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA 19046 - 215-663-8550 - Map |
| Cemetery - Lawnview Cemetery - 500 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA 19046 - 215-379-1600 - Map |
| Family Florist - Schmidt’s Florist - CLOSED - 700 Solly Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 - 215-745-6234 - Map |
| Donation - Holy Redeemer HomeCare and Hospice - Holy Redeemer Health Systems - 521 Moredon Road, Second Floor, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 - 215-914-4000 - Map |
Robert J. Cameron of Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey died Thursday, November 10, 2016 at his home. He was 87 years old. Robert was born September 9, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late James Cameron and the late Edythe Cameron (nee - Howell). He is the beloved husband of Yvonne (nee Hershey) Cameron; father of Stephen R. Cameron, James G. Cameron, and Lynn Cirigliano; grandfather of Jessica, Christine, and Joseph Cirigliano, Sara Groome, Jenny and Natalie Cameron, and Stephen and James Cameron; great grandfather of Abi, Matt, and Keegan.
Robert was born, raised, and educated in Philadelphia, PA where he attended Northeast High School for Boys. After school, he joined the United States Army and served honorably until his discharge from active duty in March of 1953. During his time in the Army, his army buddies gave him the nickname "Lightening" for his very slow, cautious, and careful way of going behind the enemy lines to be sure the coast was clear for the troops to advance in the attack. Upon his return home, Robert met Yvonne Hershey while she was sitting on her stoop. It was love at first sight and the two were married in January of 1955 in Elkton, MD. He completed his reserve service time with the Army and was discharged in September of 1960 with the rank of Corporal.
Robert started his working career as a pin setter at the Neighborhood Bowling Alley on Broad Street where he became an avid and exceptional bowler. Robert later started his career as a machinist for Nabisco on Roosevelt Boulevard in northeast Philadelphia. He retired after 44 years with the company in 1991. Then, he and Yvonne moved to Cape May Courthouse, NJ and enjoyed spending summers with their grandchildren. In his free time, Robert enjoyed fishing, swimming, floating in the ocean, and his trips to the racetrack to earn his nickname “Show Bet Bob”.
Relatives and friends were invited to his visitation on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 6:00 P.M. and memorial service at 8:00 P.M. at Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 419 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA 19046. Relatives and friends were also invited to his military honors rendered by the United States Army on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at Lawnview Cemetery, 500 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA 19046.
Religious services on Wednesday evening were conducted by Rev. Keith McClain.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Holy Redeemer HomeCare and Hospice, 160 East 9th Avenue, Runnemede, NJ 08078.
Family flowers arranged by Schmidt’s Florist 215-745-6234.
www.wetzelandson.com
Robert was born, raised, and educated in Philadelphia, PA where he attended Northeast High School for Boys. After school, he joined the United States Army and served honorably until his discharge from active duty in March of 1953. During his time in the Army, his army buddies gave him the nickname "Lightening" for his very slow, cautious, and careful way of going behind the enemy lines to be sure the coast was clear for the troops to advance in the attack. Upon his return home, Robert met Yvonne Hershey while she was sitting on her stoop. It was love at first sight and the two were married in January of 1955 in Elkton, MD. He completed his reserve service time with the Army and was discharged in September of 1960 with the rank of Corporal.
Robert started his working career as a pin setter at the Neighborhood Bowling Alley on Broad Street where he became an avid and exceptional bowler. Robert later started his career as a machinist for Nabisco on Roosevelt Boulevard in northeast Philadelphia. He retired after 44 years with the company in 1991. Then, he and Yvonne moved to Cape May Courthouse, NJ and enjoyed spending summers with their grandchildren. In his free time, Robert enjoyed fishing, swimming, floating in the ocean, and his trips to the racetrack to earn his nickname “Show Bet Bob”.
Relatives and friends were invited to his visitation on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 6:00 P.M. and memorial service at 8:00 P.M. at Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 419 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA 19046. Relatives and friends were also invited to his military honors rendered by the United States Army on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at Lawnview Cemetery, 500 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA 19046.
Religious services on Wednesday evening were conducted by Rev. Keith McClain.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Holy Redeemer HomeCare and Hospice, 160 East 9th Avenue, Runnemede, NJ 08078.
Family flowers arranged by Schmidt’s Florist 215-745-6234.
www.wetzelandson.com
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