Robert J. Sims Sr., 78, of Toms River, NJ passed away on Sunday September 24, 2023 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Jersey City, NJ. He lived in Jackson, NJ for over 25 years before moving to Toms River 2 years ago. He was an advertising specialist for several newspapers in NJ having retired in 2017. Robert was a proud Red Bank Regional and Memphis State Alumni. He loved to spend time with his family bonding over their favorite sports teams. Robert had a lust for life and a fighting spirit up until the very end.
Robert is survived by his wife of 32 years Roseann Compitello Sims; two sons, Robert and Leslie Sims and Christopher and Katelyn Sims; his daughter Nicole Sims and her boyfriend PJ Parrino; and his granddaughter Leah Sims.
Visiting hours will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday September 28, 2023 at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home 26 Mule Road Toms River, NJ 08755. A funeral service will take place at 7:30 pm. Entombment will be on Friday September 29, 2023 at 11:30 am at Monmouth Memorial Park 4201 Highway 33 Tinton Falls, NJ 07753. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Robert’s memory to the American Cancer Society. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.quinn-hoppingfh.com.
