Robert J. Oppen, 79, of White Township, NJ, died Monday, July 24, 2023 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born March 18, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Walter and Barbara (Meigs) Oppen. He and his wife, Laura (Numann) Oppen were married 56 years. Robert was a lead mechanic for United Airlines in Newark, NJ. He received a Regents Diploma from Manhasset High School and was a graduate of Teterboro School of Aeronautics. He was a member of Summerfield United Methodist Church where he served as a Trustee. He was a Scoutmaster for Troop #146, White Township and a member of the Board of Directors of the Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club–W30K. He was also a member of the International Association of Machinists, IAM Local Lodge 914, where he was a Conductor Sentinel, and Lobbyist.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Laura, are his daughter, Carol Lowry; two sons, Joseph Bruce Campo and Dale Ashley Campo; eight grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. A brother, Walter Oppen and a granddaughter died earlier.
Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, July 28, 2023 in Summerfield United Methodist Church with a visitation from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Friday in the church. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Painesville, OH. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Summerfield United Methodist Church, 68 Summerfield Rd., Belvidere, NJ 07823. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Jo Moranville and Andy Danielsons
July 26, 2023 at 12:26 pm
We are saddened to hear of Roberts passing. We were privileged to call him a friend for many years. He found us at our shop and became a regular and then a friend. Always observant, generous and kind, many was the time he would show up with “something” he thought we could use, or with information about something we might want to look into. He was fascinating to talk to, telling stories from his travels or his life. A gentle soul with a twinkle in his eye, Roberts humanity was at the core of everything he did and said. The world lost a truly great human being. Our condolences to his family and friends for this tremendous loss. Our hearts are sad.
Dean Guth AB3BD
July 26, 2023 at 5:38 pm
Bob was a great guy. He did a lot for the DLARC. He will be greatly missed.
Luis Mazo
July 27, 2023 at 2:12 pm
We lost a great friend and I will miss him. My condolences to his family.
Orlando Ribeirao
July 28, 2023 at 10:05 am
Bob was a great friend, and a great coworker. My condolences to Laura and family.
Greg Gallo
July 28, 2023 at 6:03 pm
Bob- I didn’t want to see you go. But you had to, I know. Working with you for all those years, really brings me to tears. You were more than a coworker, you were a friend. From day one and right to the end. Thanks for passing on some knowledge and a lot of good advice. Rest easy my friend. In the arms of our savior Jesus Christ. I will miss you.
Glenn and Darcy Lucchi
July 29, 2023 at 4:08 pm
Bob and Laura were our neighbors for 25 years. He was a fantastic person and we will miss him dearly. One time he left a note in our tree saying “Don’t cut this tree down a woodpecker lives there”, the tree is still standing, we’ll call it “Bobs Tree”. He use to tell us wonderful stories about how much the neighbor changed through the years. We used to offer to clean his driveway in the winter but he wanted to do it ( he wanted to stay as active as he could) He loved to be outside doing something in the yard He was a pleasure to be around and we will sorely miss him. Please keep Laura and his family
in your thoughts and Prayers. R.I.P our dear friend and neighbor
Edward Pitosky
August 3, 2023 at 12:00 am
Edward Pitosky AA3OU Bob was great friend of mine he did a lot for our club and as a person I couldn’t ask to have a better friend or mentor in amateur radio Bob rest in peace…
Denise and John Diana
August 7, 2023 at 1:58 pm
Laura and Family, we were so sad to learn of Bob,s passing. We enjoyed his humor and having you and Bob for neighbors for 55 years. We appreciated all your kindness when our Son passed. Blessings and keep those memories alive. Denise and John.