Robert passed away on August 28, 2017 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dolores Daly Hagerman, daughter, Sharon Purpuro, sons Eric and Robert T, granddaughter, Jennifer Wurst, grandsons, Robert C., Jason, Justin Ryan Hagerman, Stephen Gubitosa, Christopher Zepada, 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Charles and Hazel, sisters, Alma La Barre and Betty Brace and brothers Charles, Mulford and Joseph. Robert attended Neptune H.S. Before retiring in 2000 he worked for Prudential and Hanover Insurance Companies, and Fairway Insurance, Avon, NJ. Robert loved cooking for his family and friends and an avid NY Giants fan - so be sure to wear your favorite Giant attire. A celebration of life service will be held 12PM, Sat. 9/2/17 at the West Grove United Methodist Memorial Church, 102 Walnut Street, Neptune, NJ. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to Alzheimer's New Jersey, 400 Morris Ave, Ste 251, Denville, NJ 07834 orwww.alznj.org.