Robert Peter Alvarez was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He left this world on January 12, 2022, at age 80. He was born in St. Mary’s Hospital in Passaic, NJ to Charles and Margaret (Harding) Alvarez on December 31, 1941. He was born and raised in Rutherford, NJ and lived there with his wife and family for 66 years until his retirement to Waretown, NJ. Robert attended St. Mary’s Elementary and High School and shortly after became a Police Officer for Rutherford Police Department for 32 years.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Isabel (Divona) Alvarez; 8 Children and their significant others: Lisa and Mark Stetz, Daniel and Patricia Alvarez, Karen and Darius Hughes, Susan Alvarez and David Papa, Sandra Alvarez, Donna and Edward Cammarato, Gary Alvarez and Jennifer and Joseph McGuire. He is also survived by his 15 grandchildren: Ryan, Shannen, Isabella, Ethan, Nathaniel, Dylan, Brittny, Emily, Sofia, Alexander, Abigail, Amelia, Kailee, Layla and Shane. He was also a very proud Great grandfather to Jaxon, Brady and Ava Lynn. He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law Ronald and MaryJo Alvarez. He also leaves behind his brother and sister-in-law Thomas and MaryAnn Alvarez and all of his nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, January 18th from 9:00am to 11:00am in the Calhoun-Mania Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Ave., Rutherford. Funeral Mass at 12:00pm in The Church of Saint Mary, Rutherford. Interment George Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, Paramus.
The family would like to thank you for your prayers and support during this time. Your shared memories, comforting condolences and gestures of love are truly appreciated.
In Leu of flowers please donate to Tunnels to Towers Foundation. https://t2t.org