Deacon Robert F. Willson, 84, of Mantua, formerly of Gibbstown, passed away September 29, 2015. He is the beloved husband of Roseann (nee Lydon), devoted father of Stephanie Willson and 6 stepchildren, also survived by 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Robert "Bob" was ordained 1997 into Permanent Diaconate and served the Parish of St. Clare of Assisi (St. Michael's Church) for many years, as well as the Diocesan Marriage Tribunal. He served in the US Coast Guard and retired from Arco in Philadelphia.

A viewing will be on Tuesday 6-8pm and Wednesday 9:30-10:45am, at the St. Clare of Assisi Parish (St. John's Church), 647 Beacon Ave., Paulsboro NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11:00am. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 140 Broad St., Swedesboro NJ 08085. Arrangements by LANDOLFI FUNERAL HOME of Paulsboro, 300 W. Broad St. To share condolences please visit www.landolfifuneralhome.com