Robert Thomas Stephenson

Robert Thomas Stephenson, Sr. 78, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Born on Long Island, Bob was raised in Roseland,NJ  until he married and settled in Fairfield 50 years ago.  He started his career in the Plating Industry at his family business, Standard Plating on Spring Street NYC. After selling the business, he worked for Electrical Industries in New Providence, NJ. After leaving E.I. He worked at William H. Brewster in Fairfield.  Mr. Stephenson was a proud veteran of the Army National Guard. Bob was an avid animal lover since a small child. He was involved in horse training, showing and judging western competition. Later he was a Doberman Pinscher breeder, a member of the board of K-9 Obedience Training Club of Essex County and an obedience trainer.  He could always be found working around his property any time of the day or evening as he also loved landscaping his beautiful yard.  He leaves behind his beloved wife of 54 years, Linda (nee Addayson). Loving father of Bonnie and her husband Joe Shaw and Robert Jr and his wife Arlene Stephenson. Adoring grandfather to Megan, Riley and Kylie.  Dear brother of Joseph and his wife Tish Stephenson and the late Carol Eaton and Gary Stephenson. 
Memorial Service Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 7:30PM at the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 7 Two Bridges Road, Fairfield.  Friends will be received Thursday April 18, 2024, 5-8PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the West Essex First Aid Squad,Inc. PO Box 662, West Caldwell, NJ 07006.