Robert J. Stamets
Robert J. Stamets, 82, of Alpha, NJ, passed away peacefully in his home, while surrounded by his family, on Monday, October 10, 2022.
Born on January 11, 1940, in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of the late George and Helen (Myers) Stamets. Robert is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda K. (Condon) Stamets.
Robert joined the United States Navy, serving aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise, after which he took a job with the Riegel Paper Company, for whom he worked for 30 years. Robert was a member of the Alpha Volunteer Fire Company for over 55 years, serving as both a past President and Chief, he was also a member of the Grace Lutheran Church for many years and belonged to the Italian American Social Club. Robert coached youth sports in Alpha, loved playing the lottery, watching TV and cheering on Philadelphia sports teams and he adored spending time with his family.
Along with his wife, Linda, Robert is survived by his children, Vicki L. Stamets and her companion, Cliff Holmes, of Palmer Township, PA and Wayne R. Stamets and his wife, Cathi, of Alpha, NJ, his grandchildren; Morgan Cartagena and her husband, Julian, Alexandra Elder and her fiancé, Derek Hammerstone, Patti and Jodie Stra-Fisk, Shannon Stra and her fiancé, Chris Schlosser and Brandie Gonzales and her husband, Brandon, his great-grandchildren; Jayde, Jackson and Juliana Gonzales, Antonio Stra and Mason Schlosser and Waylon Hammerstone, his brothers; Donald Stamets, of Easton, PA, George Stamets, of Wilson Borough, PA and William Bakos and his wife, Roseanne, of Massachusetts and his sisters; Pat Golden, of Tatamy, PA, Barbara Guzdinas and her husband James, of Phillipsburg, NJ, Lynn Bakos Hoover and her husband Kevin, of Asbury, NJ and Sue Zechman and her husband Bill, of Alpha, NJ. In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by his daughter, Dawn Stamets Clymer, who passed in 2019 and his grandson, Grayson Robert Clymer, who passed in 2010.
A Viewing is to be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 5 to 8 PM, at the Finegan Funeral Home, 924 Second Avenue, Alpha, NJ. A Funeral Service is scheduled for 11 AM the following day, Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Grace Lutheran Church, 300 Roseberry St, Phillipsburg, NJ, with the interment to follow at the Greenwich Cemetery, 15 Greenwich Church Rd, Stewartsville, NJ.
Donations may be made, in Robert’s name, to the Alpha Volunteer Fire Company, 1109 Lee Ave, Alpha, NJ, 08865, the Grace Lutheran Church, 300 Roseberry Street, Phillipsburg, NJ, 08865 or to a charity of one’s choice.