Mr. Robert (“Bob”) J. Dausend

Mr. Robert (“Bob”) J. Dausend, 80, from Forks Township, passed into Eternal Life on March 25, 2022.

Bob was born on May 5,1941 in Brooklyn NY and grew up in Clifton, NJ. He was a son to the late Robert L. Dausend and Mrs. Cecilia (Gnip) Dausend.

Bob was married to his loving wife, Monique (Philippon) Dausend, for 57 years

Bob graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Rutherford, NJ and obtained a Bachelor of Science from Seton Hall University in South Orange NJ.

Bob was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving honorably in the U.S. Air Force as a Navigator on the B-52s, achieving the rank of Captain. Following his service, he worked as a Marketing Representative at E.I. DuPoint and a Sales Manager at J. P. Steven and Fairfield Linens before starting and operating his own business, BuyRite Curtains, with his wife. After being self employed, Bob finished his career working in the Personnel Department of Union County, New Jersey.

Bob loved his family and friends. He was so personable. Bob could, and often would, carry on a conversation with anyone. He was that rare person that made you feel like you were the only person in the room.

Bob was a foodie. He loved great food and loved cooking, but he loved even more telling you how well he made it.

Bob is survived by his Wife, Monique; Children, John Dausend, Jacqueline Konecke and her husband Eric, and Eric Dausend and his wife Jan; Grandchildren, Kara Konecke and Max Dausend; Sister, Jane Chuako and her husband Michael Chuako; and Nieces/Nephews, Christopher, Robert and Carly Chuako; his sister-in-law, Dorothy Dausend; and many dear friends. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Dausend.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022 from 6 to 8 PM at the Finegan Funeral Home, 4080 William Penn Highway, Palmer Twp., Pa.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at St. Jane Frances deChantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Palmer Twp., Pa., beginning at 10:30 AM.  Interment will take place at Forks Church Cemetery in Forks Twp., Pa.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arc of Leigh Valley Northampton County (https://www.arcoflehighnorthampton.org) or the American Heart Association (donate@heart.org).