Robert A. Collepardi

Robert (Bob) Collepardi, age 82 of Voorhees, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday February 19th, 2024. Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife, Angelina Collepardi (nee D’Arco) and was blessed to share 56 years of marriage until her passing. Devoted loving father to Gabrielle Collepardi (Brian) of Voorhees, NJ, Dolores Hill (William) of Steuben, NY and Robert Collepardi of West Berlin, NJ. Bob was a loving grandfather to Taylor Rose Collepardi, and a bonus Pop Pop to Jennifer Hill, Lisa Muff and to Maggie, Brian, and Luke. Bob is survived by his loving sister, Dorothy Krowicki (nee Collepardi) who he loved and cherished dearly. Also survived by many amazing nieces, nephews and bonus step great grandchildren, great nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends that were “family” to which he adored.

Bob was born in 1941 in Camden, NJ and is predeceased by his parents, Armito and Clara Collepardi (nee Villa). He attended Saint Joseph’s high school in Camden, NJ and attended college courses at Rutgers, in Camden NJ. In the early 1960’s he met his loving wife Angelina at Ivy Lane’s Bowling Alley in Pennsauken, NJ, where he worked as a young man. They married and moved to West Berlin, NJ where they raised their three children. He shaped a career for himself at the Campbell Soup Company in Camden, NJ for over 30 years which led him to move to Paris, TX to run the production floor at the company’s pilot plant there.

Bob was an avid surf fisherman and loved the Jersey Coast. He devoted many years to the sport and as a member of the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association, he enjoyed the sport with great friends that he met along the way. He devoted his time and energy providing opportunities for disadvantaged inner-city children where he coordinated and executed many “teach a child to fish days” and fishing tournaments for them…a hobby and a tool for sustainment that he hoped they would pursue.

Bob was a great father, provider, and friend. He enjoyed the many family vacations at the Jersey Shore, watching cooking shows and enjoyed good food. He was a Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles fan and loved watching baseball and football at home with his family and his furry companion “Shadow.” He loved celebrating birthdays and holidays with loved ones and all the family traditions that were carried on from generation to generation through the years. He was a devout catholic and parishioner at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel / St. Simon Stock Parish of West Berlin, NJ for many years and volunteered there at times to support festivals and events.

He will be remembered as a kind, compassionate and generous person, and was referred to as “Poppa Bear” by many. But, most of all he will be sadly missed by those who loved and cared for him dearly.

A visitation and Mass of Christian Burial will be held privately for the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saint Simon Stock Parish, West Berlin NJ in his memory. (856) 767-2563