Robert M. Allen

Ocean Pines

Robert M. Allen, 87, of Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (nee Eaton), and his brother, Raymond M Allen.

He is also survived by his daughters, Cynthia Russell and Mary Hill, and her husband, Frederick, their daughter, Michelle (Stephanny), and son, Brian (Elizabeth), and Carol Clark and her husband, Michael, their daughters, Sara, Kelly and Emily; stepchildren, Mari Hillmann and her husband, Paul and their sons, Jake (Amber) and Henry; three great-grandchildren, Mark Van Dusen, his daughter, Crystal (Matt) and his son, Lee; two great-grandchildren, Christine Grant (Ed Janco), her sons, Michael and Matthew.

He was predeceased by his parents, J. Clarence and Elizabeth Morris Allen; his stepmother, and aunt, Ethel Morris Allen.

Bob was born in Neptune, New Jersey, and grew up in Wall Township and was a graduate of Manasquan High School Class of 1953. He also graduated with a degree in Agricultural Industries from the State University of New York, Farmingdale, New York.

At the time of his retirement, he was the Milk Plant superintendent at Johanna Farms, Flemington, New Jersey, where he had worked for 15 years.

Upon his retirement, Bob became very successful selling real estate, winning awards as top sales agent and producer several times at Long and Foster.

Bob was personable and friendly and went out of his way for others. He enjoyed fishing, boating, gardening and square dancing.

A viewing will be held at O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 NJ-35 Wall Township, New Jersey, 07719 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, followed by a prayer service at 11:30 a.m. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Brielle.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or online at https://www.stjude.org.