Robert
Paul
Ward
Robert Paul Ward, 76, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at his home in Brielle, where he had resided since 1976. A native of Jersey City, Bobby excelled at basketball, playing for St. Peter’s Prep and then Georgetown University. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps – an experience that helped shape his character throughout his life. Bobby then followed in his father’s footsteps, practicing as an attorney-at-law for over 45 years. In addition to these accomplishments, Bobby was a fabulous chef, a lover of good wine, an avid reader, an amazing storyteller and above all a loving (and beloved) husband and father.
Bobby is now reunited with his parents Edward and Lillian (Egan) Ward, his brother Mark Ward and his uncle Monsignor Robert Paul Egan. He is mourned by Carol (Borowski) Ward, his wife of over 50 years; his daughters, Dr. Courtney Ward (Munich, Germany), Dr. Alexandra Ward (Yorktown, VA) and Ashley Ward (Richlands, NC); his son-in-law, Dr. Simon Barker (Munich, Germany); his siblings, Edwina Fleming (Morristown, NJ) and Martin Ward (Boston, MA); his aunt, Mary Clare Egan (Tinton Falls, NJ); his siblings-in-law, Peter Borowski (Brielle, NJ) and Patricia Ward (NYC); and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. They will most miss his unwavering loyalty, love and support – not to mention his wicked sense of humour.
A visitation will be held at O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Highway 35 at New Bedford Road, Wall on Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 2:00 to 5:00PM. His funeral mass will be held at The Parish of Saint Mary, 1 Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 11:00AM. Inurnment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions in Bobby’s name may be made to the Semper Fi & America’s Fund, 825 College Blvd, Suite 102 • PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057. For information, directions, or condolence messages to the family, please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.