Robert G. Wilcox, 94, of Clifton, passed away on September 1, 2016. Born in Tunkhannock, PA, he lived in Paterson before moving to Clifton over 50 years ago.
A member of Grace Church, Clifton, Robert was a Truck Driver for Hoffmann-LaRoche in Nutley for over 25 years, retiring in 1987. A proud Veteran of WW II, Robert served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army 552nd Air Materiel Squadron, and was a member of the Athenia Veterans Post, Clifton, and the VFW Post #493, Nutley. In 2012, Robert was named Grand Marshal of the Nutley Memorial Day Parade.
Beloved husband of the late Carmen (Fernandez) who passed away in 1993. Devoted father of Leonard Wilcox, Franisco Leon, Isabel Gomez, Dunia Baker and the late Carlos. Loving grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Forrest Wilcox, and the late Edgar, Walter and Jean.
Funeral Saturday 8:30 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, and 9:30 AM at Grace Church, 45 Hazel St., Clifton. Interment, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton. Visiting Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the funeral home. www.ShookFH.com