Robert S. Fershing

Robert S. Fershing, 79, of Livingston, passed away at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center on November 30, 2021, following a long illness.

Bob grew up in Newark and Maplewood and graduated from Columbia High School in 1960 and Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1966. He worked for Phoenix Mutual Insurance Company for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Susan (nee Heilig); and his brother, Albert Fershing of Watchung, and his wife, Jane, and their four daughters and their families.

Bob and Sue were active volunteers for the Township of Livingston and especially loved delivering Motor Meals for over ten years. They were also active volunteers with AFS USA and hosted many foreign exchange students over a 35 year period.

Bob was often spotted around town smoking a cigar and driving his 1971 blue Buick convertible. He loved driving it for many years in the Memorial Day Parade. Donations in Bob’s memory can be made to AFS-USA at www.afsusa.org/donate.