Obituary of Francis Joseph Robertson

Francis Joseph Robertson Vineland - Francis Joseph Robertson, 84, of Vineland, NJ, went home to the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, December 6, after a brief illness. He was born and raised in Newark, NJ. Francis was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps prior to his employment of 37 years with Public Service Electric and Gas Company. He spent the majority of his life volunteering his time in the community, through service to the Catholic Church as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector, as a local football coach, as an organizer of events supporting the March of Dimes, with the Boy Scouts of America for over 40 years as well as coaching various sports for his grateful children. He was known for his quick wit and timeless sayings, most of which aren't fit to print in this obituary. He was married to Eleanor, the love of his life, for almost 58 years and raised six fun-loving children. He enjoyed the company of his wonderful friends, known as the YCT, who also shared his passion for nature, camping, canoeing and volunteering. He treasured time at Fish Creek Pond and Chimney Mountain in the Adirondacks, as well as at campgrounds across the country. He was generous with his time and attention and loved his grandchildren, especially his role as Number One Grandpa (Poppy). He will be sadly missed by his children and their spouses, Kathleen, Robert, Michael, Frank, Patty, Jesse, Kim, Jill, Bob, Tracy; his precious grandchildren, Renee, Abby, Bobby, Sean, James, Ellen, Timmy, Katie and Emma; his three great grandchildren; his sisters-in-law, Loretta Schuck and Elizabeth Klem; his brother-in-law, Ed Federenko and special nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor, his father, Robert Bruce Robertson, his mother Agnes Tomney Robertson, his sister, Ellen Atkinson; his children, John, Ann Marie and Patrick.