Services Friday For Robert D. Bier

Robert D. Bier, of Warren, formerly of Livingston, died Friday, March 25, at Overlook Medical Center after a battle with cancer. He was 73 years old.

Mr. Bier is survived by his wife, Cynthia Bier; his son, Adam Bier; his three daughters, Mellissa Bier and her husband, Jeremy Sziklay, Yohannan Bier and her husband, Elmo, and Naomi Bier; and one grandchild.

Mr. Bier was born in Newark on June 4, 1948. He was raised in Livingston with his brother Barry and was a graduate of Livingston High School. He was the co-owner of the Richards Manufacturing Company of Irvington, a manufacturer of electrical components, for many years.

A celebration of Mr. Bier’s life will be held on Friday, April 1, for family and close friends. Services are under the care of the Madison Memorial Home; email info@madisonmemorialhome.com for specific details. For notes of condolence to the family, visit www.madisonmemorialhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that charitable contributions be made in Mr. Bier’s memory to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.