Robert A. Paxson Jr., 66, of Dunellen, passed away at his home on September 11th, 2013. Born in Rutherford, Robert has been a resident of Dunellen for the past 26 years. He was a carpenter for Local #155 in Plainfield before his retirement in 2007. Robert was a member of the NJ Carpenter Apprentice Training Center, he was a founding member of Rawhide Rescue, and was a volunteer storyteller for Dunellen Elementary School and the Public Library. He was a great father, humanitarian who taught by example. He was the finest person and was loved by everyone. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mycentraljersey/obituary.aspx?n=robert-a-paxson&pid=166930100&fhid=15088#sthash.aN2aEj6v.dpuf

Robert A. Paxson Jr., 66, of Dunellen, passed away at his home on September 11th, 2013. Born in Rutherford, Robert has been a resident of Dunellen for the past 26 years. He was a carpenter for Local #155 in Plainfield before his retirement in 2007. Robert was a member of the NJ Carpenter Apprentice Training Center, he was a founding member of Rawhide Rescue, and was a volunteer storyteller for Dunellen Elementary School and the Public Library. He was a great father, humanitarian who taught by example. He was the finest person and was loved by everyone.

Surviving are his wife Laura, 2 daughters; Nicole Paxson of NYC, and Lt. Emily Paxson Rose of Alexandria, VA, 3 sons; Loren Paxson of Old Bridge, Brian Portanova of Marlton, and Matthew Partanova of NYC, sister; Collette Frank of Baptistown, 2 brothers; Bradley Paxson of Martinsville, and Ronald Paxson of Cedar Grove, and 6 grandchildren.

Visiting will be Saturday; September 14th, from 12-4PM at the Sheenan Funeral Home, 233 Dunellen Ave, Dunellen. There will be a funeral service at 3:00PM at the funeral home Saturday. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations can be made in Robert's name to Rawhide Rescue 16 Mt. Bethel Rd. Box 360, Warren, NJ 07059. For more info please visit www.sheenanfh.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mycentraljersey/obituary.aspx?n=robert-a-paxson&pid=166930100&fhid=15088#sthash.aN2aEj6v.dpuf

Robert A. Paxson Jr., 66, of Dunellen, passed away at his home on September 11th, 2013. Born in Rutherford, Robert has been a resident of Dunellen for the past 26 years. He was a carpenter for Local #155 in Plainfield before his retirement in 2007. Robert was a member of the NJ Carpenter Apprentice Training Center, he was a founding member of Rawhide Rescue, and was a volunteer storyteller for Dunellen Elementary School and the Public Library. He was a great father, humanitarian who taught by example. He was the finest person and was loved by everyone.

Surviving are his wife Laura, 2 daughters; Nicole Paxson of NYC, and Lt. Emily Paxson Rose of Alexandria, VA, 3 sons; Loren Paxson of Old Bridge, Brian Portanova of Marlton, and Matthew Partanova of NYC, sister; Collette Frank of Baptistown, 2 brothers; Bradley Paxson of Martinsville, and Ronald Paxson of Cedar Grove, and 6 grandchildren.

Visiting will be Saturday; September 14th, from 12-4PM at the Sheenan Funeral Home, 233 Dunellen Ave, Dunellen. There will be a funeral service at 3:00PM at the funeral home Saturday. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations can be made in Robert's name to Rawhide Rescue 16 Mt. Bethel Rd. Box 360, Warren, NJ 07059. For more info please visit www.sheenanfh.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mycentraljersey/obituary.aspx?n=robert-a-paxson&pid=166930100&fhid=15088#sthash.aN2aEj6v.dpuf

Robert A. Paxson Jr., 66, of Dunellen, passed away at his home on September 11th, 2013. Born in Rutherford, Robert has been a resident of Dunellen for the past 26 years. He was a carpenter for Local #155 in Plainfield before his retirement in 2007. Robert was a member of the NJ Carpenter Apprentice Training Center, he was a founding member of Rawhide Rescue, and was a volunteer storyteller for Dunellen Elementary School and the Public Library. He was a great father, humanitarian who taught by example. He was the finest person and was loved by everyone.

Surviving are his wife Laura, 2 daughters; Nicole Paxson of NYC, and Lt. Emily Paxson Rose of Alexandria, VA, 3 sons; Loren Paxson of Old Bridge, Brian Portanova of Marlton, and Matthew Partanova of NYC, sister; Collette Frank of Baptistown, 2 brothers; Bradley Paxson of Martinsville, and Ronald Paxson of Cedar Grove, and 6 grandchildren.

Visiting will be Saturday; September 14th, from 12-4PM at the Sheenan Funeral Home, 233 Dunellen Ave, Dunellen. There will be a funeral service at 3:00PM at the funeral home Saturday. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations can be made in Robert's name to Rawhide Rescue 16 Mt. Bethel Rd. Box 360, Warren, NJ 07059. For more info please visit www.sheenanfh.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mycentraljersey/obituary.aspx?n=robert-a-paxson&pid=166930100&fhid=15088#sthash.aN2aEj6v.dpuf