Robert C. Abrams, Jr.

Born in Rahway, NJ, his family moved to Toms River in 1977. Bob graduated in 1983, from Toms River High School East. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Trenton State College.

Bob retired as a Detective Sergeant, from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, serving in the Juvenile Unit and most of his career in the Arson Unit within Major Crimes.

Bob willingly served his community becoming a Life Member of the East Dover Volunteer Fire Co., in Toms River, NJ, serving for 33 years. Joining in 1990, he served in many Executive and Firematic Officer Positions. He attained the top ranks of Fire Chief and President. He was also a Life Member, and Delegate to the NJ Fireman’s Relief Association, becoming an Exempt, NJ State Fire Fighter. He was an avid New York Giants and New York Mets fan, holding season tickets for the Giants Games for many years.

Bob was predeceased by his father, Robert C. Abrams, Sr. He is survived by his Mother, Maureen Abrams, Wife, Joanne Abrams, Daughters, Nicole Abrams and Holly Abrams, his Brother, Mike Abrams, (Amy), his Aunt, Marjorie Caulfield, Aunt, Judy Hockenjos, Uncle, James Crowell, Uncle, Charles Crowell, and his beloved Beagle, Lily.

Visitation will be, Monday, August 28, 2023, from 4pm– 8pm (fireman's service at 7:00 pm) at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St. Toms River. Funeral Mass, to celebrate Bob's life will be Tuesday, August 29, 2023, 11:00am at St. Justin's the Martyr R.C. Church, 975 Fisher Blvd., Toms River. Final Prayers will immediately follow mass at the Risen Christ Chapel at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Toms River. Immediately after the services, a repass will follow at the East Dover Fire Co., 629 Fisher Blvd. Toms River.

In Lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a donation to Oceans of Love in the name of Robert C. Abrams, Jr.

Friends planning to attend the funeral mass on Tuesday are asked to proceed directly to church.