Robert E. Rowe

Robert E. Rowe, age 87 years, of Ringoes, NJ (East Amwell Township) passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

Born in Queens County, NY, son of the late W. Eugene Rowe and Ada Becker Rowe, Bob had formerly resided in Brooklyn, NY before moving to Hunterdon County in 1962.

An electrical contractor he was first employed by NY Transit for five years and after moving here, he established Rowe Electric in 1966.

Bob served with the US Army 1958-1960 and loved to work in his shop and to plan the next party or celebration. Active in community organizations for many years, he was a member and former President of the Flemington Jaycees; a former trustee and member of Flemington Elks Lodge #1928; and member of the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce. Bob was also a member of the Hunterdon County Electrical Contractors Association and the NJ Electrical Contractors Association.

He loved trains and was a member of the Black River & Western Railroad Historical Association.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Joan Frankson and Judy Schmidt.

Surviving are his wife of fifty-one years, Sandra Case Rowe; two sons Michael (Nikki) Rowe of Ringoes, NJ and Jay (Crystal) Rowe of Ringoes, NJ; two daughters, Laura (George Tinsman) Rowe of Kintnersville, PA and Jennifer (Robert) Phillips of North Richland Hills, TX; three grandchildren, Nevaeh Phillips, Gianna Phillips, and Ali Rowe; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Sunday, March 12, 2023, from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM at Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ followed by military honors and a Memorial Service at 4:00 PM also at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hunterdon Hospice, 215 Highway 31, Flemington, NJ 08822. For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.