CLYDESDALE, ROBERT THOMAS, age 75, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Born in Carney’s Point NJ on October 24th, 1941. He moved to Cape May with his parents and siblings where he attended Cape May High School, and continued on to serve in the United States Marines Corps and proudly served his country until being honorably discharged in 1966. Moving back to his hometown of Cape May, he established his own repair shop, where he fixed anything from small cars, to heavy equipment. Throughout his years in business, known to so many as Clydesdale’s Auto Repair, he established many life long friends and relationships, where he enjoyed many happy hours at ‘The Shop’ Throughout his lifetime, he was an avid fisherman, hunter and very much enjoyed gardening. He was the proud owner of several antique Corvettes, hotrods, and numerous toys. Bob was a good family man and had a heart of gold, beneath his rough and tough exterior. He was a very smart man, who often gave good wisdom and advice to those who sought it. Robert was predeceased by his parents; Thomas H. and Alice R. Clydesdale and his best friend and brother James D. Clydesdale, and leaves behind to forever cherish and miss him, his brother Thomas R. Clydesdale, his sister, Joi Clydesdale; children; Robert J. (Krystl), Bonnie (Larry), Tara (Mike), and Amy (John). His grandchildren; Kara, Ryan, Finnegan, Elliott, Adrian, and Fiona. His nephew TJ, and his nieces Allison (Keith, Kristi) and Erica. Internment will be private for the family. A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to The Wounded Warrior Project; PO Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517 in Robert Clydesdale’s name.
End Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400
