Robert H. Siri

September 5, 1949 - July 30, 2020

Robert Herman Siri, age 70, son of the late Herman and Marie Siri passed away on the morning of Thursday, July 30th 2020 in the comfort of his home in Audubon, NJ. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by his beloved wife and two sons. Bob was born on September 5th, 1949 and is survived by his wife Joan, two sons Daniel and Matthew, Matthew’s wife Deana who he always considered the daughter he never had, grandchildren Luke and Madeleine, sisters Catherine Nugent (Richard) and Michelle Siri-Beyzak (Michael), and brothers Frank (Lu-Ying) and Steve (Melinda). Also survived by Bob are the plethora of extended family members and friends, all of whom held a special place in Bob’s heart. Bob was a kind, loving, and funny man. He cared deeply about all of the people in his life, and once you met Bob, it was easy to be his friend. He was always there to help anyone in any way, and never expected anything more than a smile in return. Bob was easily the life of any party. He had an unrivaled sense of humor and always had a way to make us laugh whether it was by telling jokes and hilarious stories, singing songs and playing his ukulele, or passing out rubber chickens (he ordered a box of them so he could hand them out to anyone who needed one, and in his opinion everyone needed one). Bob was a graduate of Audubon High School in 1968 where he served as class treasurer, and president of the high school choir. He then graduated from Trenton State College in 1972 with a degree in education. During college he was a proud member of the Theta Nu Sigma fraternity where he also served as president. After college Bob worked as a teacher of special education at the Camden County Vocational School, where he made many dear friends and had an immeasurable impact on his students. After teaching for eight years, Bob began working for Haddonfield Lumber Company. He spent his career with a reputation of being the go-to guy, and was rightfully proud of the work he did and the people he met who became some of his dearest friends. Bob always found a way to balance work and family so that he could be the wonderful husband and father that he was. He was always home for dinner, and always put his family first. Bob retired at age 62, and spent his retired years enjoying time with family and friends, playing music, learning more jokes, buying more rubber chickens (because there’s always someone else who needs one), playing golf with his sons and friends, vacationing annually in Stone Harbor with his family, and doing crossword puzzles with his wife cuddled up next to him on the couch. Bob was a wonderfully unique person, and his absence leaves a void that cannot be filled. As per Bob’s wishes there will not be a viewing or a public funeral. A memorial service will be held in the future when his friends and family can gather in a safe manner, and he can receive the tribute that he deserves. In lieu of flowers or other gifts, please feel free to make a donation in Bob’s name to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com * * *