Robert A. Engle

Robert A. Engle, 83, of Absecon, NJ, formerly of Beach Haven and Ewing Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Bob served as a F-89 pilot in the 57th Fighter Interceptor Squadron of the US Air Force Air Defense Command. After being honorably discharged, he began his career with the NJ Department of Transportation. He retired in 1982 after 25 years of service. Bob enjoyed his retirement and more recently appreciated the time he spent with the Absecon Senior Group. Bob was a member of St. Mark and All Saints Episcopal Church in Galloway and was formerly a member of Holy Innocents Episcopal Church in Beach Haven. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn Engle (nee Bellis) and grandson, Jeffrey Adams. He is survived by children, Deborah (Albert) Adams, William Engle, Robert Engle, Charles (Paula) Engle, and Susan (Paul) Sharkey; also surviving are his grandchildren, Stephanie Adams and Sharon (Thomas) Schuler, Pamela, Eric and Megan Sharkey, Jake, Kelly and Grace Engle. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mark and All Saints Episcopal Church, 429 S. Pitney Road, Galloway, NJ on Thursday August 1st at 1 PM. Interment will be at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church. Arrangements under the direction of Parsels Funeral Home, Absecon. For online condolences, please visit www.parselsfuneralhome.com.