Obituary for Robert MacDonald
Musician, Artist & Writer
Robert MacDonald, age 43 of Nutley, died Sunday, February 17, 2019, after a battle with advanced pancreatic cancer, which he fought with dignity and bravery for two short months. Robert was born in Belleville, NJ, and spent most of his life in Nutley. Robert was a graduate of Nutley High School; and received a Bachelor of the Arts degree from Montclair State University in English. He was employed as a carpenter by Endres Home Builders of Nutley and liked to build things that would bring his customer’s dreams to life.
Robert loved reading, outdoor adventures, animals, skateboarding, science, and the arts…particularly music. He wrote poetry, was a composer of electronic music, and enjoyed building synthesizers. He was creative, compassionate, colorful, giving, and sensitive. He had a unique sense of humor; yet was sincere in everything he did. He embodied the spirit of what it means to be a true friend.
Robert adored spending time with those he loved. Most of all, he cherished the time spent with his girlfriend, Rebecca, whom he found at age 42. Rebecca brought love, light, and joy into his life. Shortly before Robert fell ill, they planned to be married.
Surviving are his fiancée, Rebecca Gregory; his mother Pat (née Slader); sister, Barbara; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a host of loving friends. He was predeceased by his father, William, in 2013.
Visitors will be received at the S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, 267 Centre St., Nutley on Thursday, February 21, 2019, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, and 6:00 to 9:00 PM
The cremation services will be private.
A Birthday Celebration will take place for Robert on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 8:00 PM, at the Harrison Greenroom in Harrison, NJ.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ghost Hawk Brewery in Clifton, NJ, soon to open in the late spring/early summer. Check www.ghosthawkbrewing.com for details.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Robert’s memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at http://support.pancan.org/site/TR/DIY/DIYTeamraisers?px=2809521&pg=personal&fr_id=1081.
Robert MacDonald, age 43 of Nutley, died Sunday, February 17, 2019, after a battle with advanced pancreatic cancer, which he fought with dignity and bravery for two short months. Robert was born in Belleville, NJ, and spent most of his life in Nutley. Robert was a graduate of Nutley High School; and received a Bachelor of the Arts degree from Montclair State University in English. He was employed as a carpenter by Endres Home Builders of Nutley and liked to build things that would bring his customer’s dreams to life.
Robert loved reading, outdoor adventures, animals, skateboarding, science, and the arts…particularly music. He wrote poetry, was a composer of electronic music, and enjoyed building synthesizers. He was creative, compassionate, colorful, giving, and sensitive. He had a unique sense of humor; yet was sincere in everything he did. He embodied the spirit of what it means to be a true friend.
Robert adored spending time with those he loved. Most of all, he cherished the time spent with his girlfriend, Rebecca, whom he found at age 42. Rebecca brought love, light, and joy into his life. Shortly before Robert fell ill, they planned to be married.
Surviving are his fiancée, Rebecca Gregory; his mother Pat (née Slader); sister, Barbara; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a host of loving friends. He was predeceased by his father, William, in 2013.
Visitors will be received at the S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, 267 Centre St., Nutley on Thursday, February 21, 2019, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, and 6:00 to 9:00 PM
The cremation services will be private.
A Birthday Celebration will take place for Robert on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 8:00 PM, at the Harrison Greenroom in Harrison, NJ.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ghost Hawk Brewery in Clifton, NJ, soon to open in the late spring/early summer. Check www.ghosthawkbrewing.com for details.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Robert’s memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at http://support.pancan.org/site/TR/DIY/DIYTeamraisers?px=2809521&pg=personal&fr_id=1081.