Robert E. Stephens Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Robert E. Stephens of Metuchen, New Jersey, born in Edison, New Jersey, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 28, 2026 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Robert farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Robert is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dotty Stephens and Sid Stephens; and his niece Kelly Stephens. He is survived by: his wife Janina "Jaska" Stephens; his brother Billy Stephens; his sister-in-law Arleen; and his friend Joe.
Visitation was held on Saturday, May 2nd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Costello-Runyon Funeral Home - Metuchen (568 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840).