In Memoriam: Fair Havenite Bob Carr, 64

A Fair Haven neighborhood, family and friends are in mourning for a “larger than life” neighbor known as a community pied piper, inspiring neighborhood unity, fun and kindness to all whose lives he touched.

The neighbor, friend, father and husband, Robert “Bob” Carr passed away on Saturday, Aug. 14. He was 64.

“Bob was very active in the community. Throughout the years he coached both baseball and basketball for all three of his sons and many of their childhood friends. He was the co-founder of the Fair Haven Men’s Basketball League where so many other great friendships were formed. Bob also enjoyed going to the beach where he was a member at Sands Beach Club. He was an active parishioner at the Church of the Nativity where he volunteered his time …
Bob was a very caring husband,
father, and grandfather.”
Loved ones of Bob Carr in his obituary

Longtime neighbors of Bob flooded a neighborhood Facebook page with messages of remembrance.

Among the many …

“I found an email he wrote to families back in 2008 when he was coach: He wrote … ‘even though the last game wasn’t what we wanted it to be I had three goals ..have fun, learn the game a little better and win some games.’ Bob, you accomplished all those goals for our little Block family: You made things fun, we learned from you, and I think we were all winners having known you.”
Katy Badt Frissora

“Rest Peacefully, Bob, knowing that you brought smiles to ALL … young and old. May your family and all who loved you find comfort in their memories. ‘Till we meet again, neighbor… Rest In Peace.”
Rett Kastner

“Bob you were the best next door neighbor we could ask for. I will forever remember you as a cool cat in your sunglasses and every time you came over, your drink was Chardonnay on ice. We still can’t believe it. We are heartbroken and miss you already. Rest In Peace friend.”
Chrissy Roos-Koutouzakis

“My heart is actually shattered.”
Baylen Waterhouse

“We are so so sad to hear this news. Bob .., thank you for all the treats you passed off to our pups. We will miss seeing you & Tucker on our walks. Our deepest condolences to the family.”
Frances Gregos Leone

“Heartbreaking to know that he’s gone. Those early block party days, when we relied on us to be the entertainment, Bob always stepped up to the plate! I have no idea where he came up with those ideas to entertain the kids, and the adults! RIP my friend. Our prayers are with your family.“
Susan Day

“Such sad news. Bob was larger then life!!! He definitely left this world a better place.”
Gail Connor-Pecyno

Bob is predeceased by: his parents, John Carr and Jean McGuire; and his siblings, Jack Carr, James Carr and Patricia Kerns; his father-in-law, Arthur Coughlin; and his sister-in-law, Jeanette Davis.

He is survived by: his wife of 40 years, Coreen Carr; his sons, Robert J. and his wife Alyssa and their children Christopher and Olivia, Matthew A. Carr and Brendan J. Carr; his step-father, George McGuire; his siblings, Thomas Carr and his wife Alicia, William Carr, Kathy Enna and her husband Tom, Mary Romano and her husband Deacon Joseph Romano and Michael McGuire and his wife Alicia; his mother-in-law, Helen Coughlin; brothers-in-law, Arthur Coughlin and his wife Doreen, Brian Coughlin and his wife Catherine; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, Aug. 20, from 4 to 7p.m., with a prayer service at 6:45, at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. In lieu of flowers the family asks you to donate to the Monmouth County SPCA.

Rest In Peace, Bob Carr. You are remembered.

— Edited obituary prepared by family via Thompson Memorial Home

— Featured photo/Susan Day via Facebook