Robert A. Mayers (94) passed away peacefully on January 25th at the Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains.  Bob was born in Passaic on April 7, 1930. He grew up in Belleville and after his honorable discharge from the Navy moved with his wife Norma to Watchung where he raised his family.

Bob is predeceased by his grandson Robert K. Mayers. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Norma, sons Robert (Karyn), Ronald (Annette) and daughter Dawn (William) and grandchildren Christopher (Corinne), Allison (Andrew), Andrew (Bridget), Mark, Maximilian and Madeline as well as his 8 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Watchung Rescue Squad, 10 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 or Watchung Police Department, Attn: Watchung PBA Local 193, 840 Somerset Road, NJ 07069.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a visitation on Friday February 7^th from 4 to 7 pm with a service following immediately at Higgins Funeral Home, 752 Mountain Blvd, Watchung, NJ 07069.  Burial will be private. To read Bob’s complete obituary on his amazing life, please go to HigginsFuneralHome.com and click on Robert A. Mayers.