Obituary of Robert T. Durner

Piscataway, NJ – Robert T. Durner, 78, passed away on February 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Elizabeth to Anna Murin and the late Anthony Durner, Bob spent most of his life in New Jersey, but has lived in Minnesota and Connecticut because of his employment.

An honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force, Bob served proudly as an E4 from 1958-1962.  After graduating from NJIT with a Technology Engineering Degree, he did some design work for molding plastics and worked on developing the magnetic strip on credit cards.  He liked to play bingo and spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He was good with his hands and enjoyed fixing and building things.

Predeceased by his son-in-law Tom Donahue, Jr., Robert leaves behind his loving wife of fifty-three years; Rosemarie (Pristavec) Durner and their children; Annemarie Elko and her husband Thomas of Edison, Mary Donahue and Margaret Durner, both of Piscataway as well as his mother Anna Durner and three grandchildren; Christina, Matthew and Justin Elko.

Visitation will be held in the Piscataway Funeral Home, 18 Stelton Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 on Monday, March 4, 2019 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Family and friends are invited on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 to gather directly to St. Frances Cabrini Parish in Piscataway for a 9:30 am funeral mass.   Mausoleum entombment will follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia.