Robert W Van Alphen, 85 Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather passed away Sunday July 15, 2018.
Robert was a native Staten Islander, he attended McKee High School, in 1952. He joined the United States Coast Guard after completing his commitment. He continued another 32 years in the Coast Guard Reserve. Retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. He worked as a Union Bricklayer before becoming a Construction Inspector for NYC Buildings Department and retired in 1995 as an Administrative Chief Inspector. Robert was a 33 Degree Mason a member of Beacon Light Lodge. He loved to spend time with his Grandchildren talking about boats and cars.