Robert B. Aljoe

August 8, 1927 - August 23, 2019

Robert B. Aljoe, 92, of Medford, NJ, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019, at Samaritan Inpatient Hospice, Mt. Holly, NJ. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, Robert was raised in Roselle, NJ, and lived in Chatham, NJ, before retiring to Harvey Cedars, Long Beach Island, NJ. He was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, and went on to earn his Masters Degree from the University of Virginia. Robert was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served proudly during the Korean War. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and a volunteer at the Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter in Manahawkin, NJ. He enjoyed being on the ocean sailing and boating. He loved animals, especially his dogs. Husband of the late Joan (nee Malcolm) Aljoe; he is survived by his three children, Patricia Secrist (Richard), Robert B. Aljoe III (Susan), and Lynn Herbert (J.R.); 9 grandchildren, Richard Secrist (Adrienne), Ryan Secrist (Andrea), Robin Secrist, Jennifer Aljoe, Robert Aljoe (Kathryn), Matt Herbert (Katie), Ryan Herbert (Tony), Kyle and Sean Herbert; five great grandchildren, William, Mike, Ben and Ella Secrist, and Bodhi Aljoe; and two nephews and a niece, Malcolm, Katie and Bobbie. Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Roberts memory to Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1162, Manahawkin, NJ 08050; or to the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, 274 Wood Road, Anapolis, MD 21402. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Mathis Funeral Home, Medford, NJ. 609-654-2439