Obituary of Robert Lai

ROBERT LAI , of Clifton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 25, 2012, at the age of 78 years. Born in Hackensack, he lived in Toms River for 17 years and Clifton for 2 months. Prior to retiring in 1995, he worked at the Ramsey Post Office for 14 years. Previously he was a police officer for the City of Hackensacck. He served his country during the Korean War and was honorably discharged from the United States Navy. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Episcopal Church of Hackensack. He was a member of the American Legion of Toms River, the Retired Police and Fireman's Association of Ocean County and a volunteer for the American Red Cross. He also coached Little League Baseball and Football for the City of Hackensack. He had a passion and love for fishing and crabbing, the New York Giants and NY Yankees. Beloved husband for 55 years of Mildred A. (nee Basile). Devoted father of Robert A. Lai and his wife Felice of Four Oaks, NC (formerly of Waldwick), Gary D. Lai of Hackensack, and Jeffrey Lai and his wife Michelle of Clifton. Cherished grandfather of Devin and Madison. Dearest brother of the late Anthony Lai and Rosemarie Mohan. The Mass of Requiem will be celebrated on Monday, October 29th, at 12:30 PM at St. Anthony of Padua Episcopal Church, 72 Lodi Street Hackensack. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM at the funeral home.