Robert Anthony Squillace, 69, passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas.
Born Nov. 7, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pa. to the late Ralph C. and Doris (Milne) Squillace, he was a 1963 graduate of Sacred Heart High School.
Robert attended Marquette University before proudly serving in the U.S. Army Security Agency in Germany, the Aleutians and Southeast Asia. He graduated from Cumberland County College.
He was employed as a blackjack dealer in Atlantic City, N.J. and Biloxi, Miss.
Robert was an avid sports fan who played contract bridge and enjoyed fishing, playing pool and lively conversations with his many friends.
Prior to his illness, he was pursuing his lifelong love of cooking by attending the Gulf Coast Culinary Institute at Faulkner State Community College in Gulf Shores.
In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by his brother, Richard Squillace in 2005.
He is survived by his brother, Col. Ralph C. Squillace of Little River, S.C.; his sister, Mary Wolfe (Walter) of Vineland; and nine nephews and nieces.
Robert was passionate about issues pertaining to veterans, especially veterans who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Visitation will be on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, from noon to 1 p.m. at Rone Funeral Service.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, 741 E. Walnut Road in Vineland, N.J.
Memorial donations in memory of Robert may be made to National Alliance on Mental Illness, New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, 55 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, earmarked NAMI NJ.
Arrangements by Rone Funeral Service, Vineland, N.J.
