Robert Dey

Robert Dey, 79, of Absecon, passed away on October 21,2023. Rob was born in Princeton, NJ to Alvin and Violet (Exel) Dey. He graduated from Hightstown High School and Elizabethtown College. He taught American History in Absecon from 1966-1999. “Mr. Dey” was revered by his many students. He was active in many community organizations and a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge 213. Rob was a former Revolutionary War reenactor and a skillful woodworker. He was the beloved husband of Aileen and devoted father to Ben and Brenna (Joe) Watson. Rob cherished his granddaughters Mia, Emma and Hanna Watson and many nieces and nephews. Services will be private. A special thanks to the Parkinson’s Center, Caring, Grace Hospice, and Woodview Estates. The family asks that you hug your family and do a good deed for someone in his honor. Donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Life Center of South Jersey. For online condolences, please visit www.parselsfh.com.