Robert F. Hawkins, 92, of Long Branch passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 21, 2023.

He was born in Red Bank, grew up in Fair Haven, and was a graduate of Red Bank Catholic in 1948. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Georgia. He made a career in banking and retired as Vice President of Shadow Lawn Savings and Loans.

He married Rita (Menei) in 1953 and they made their home with their three daughters in Long Branch. He was active in the community as a member of the Monmouth Ski Club and proud volunteer of the West End Engine Company. After retiring, Rita decided it was time to travel. Once Bob realized his fear of flying was not going to deter Rita he got on board with the idea and never looked back. He was a storyteller at heart and loved to talk about his travels: The Olympics in Utah..Italy twice..riding his bike among the tulips in Holland and cruising around Alaska were some of the highlights. In later years he enjoyed his rides to Sandy Hook, Mt. Mitchell and lunches at Amy’s. He enjoyed his family time, reading and his NY Post. He enjoyed listening to music, Neil Diamond, Brooks and Dunn and even a little Elvis. While I am not sure if he enjoyed Frank Sinatra he certainly did things his way. We loved him dearly and forever will.

He is predeceased by his wife Rita A. Hawkins (Menei) and his daughter Diane Conser (Hawkins). Robert (Bob) is survived by his daughters and their spouses Patricia Hawkins and Joseph Reiff and Joanne Hawkins and David Speziali.

Memorial service Sunday, February 05th 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. For messages of condolence, please visit Bob’s page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Long Branch Fire Department Fund Drive Association, P.O. Box 691, Long Branch, NJ 07740; or Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724, monmouthcountyspca.org. Please note, donation is in memory of Robert Hawkins.