Robert James Vlcej
15 July 1944 – 16 April 2018


Robert Vlcej was called to our Father’s Kingdom to rejoin his loving wife on Monday morning.  He died peacefully in the care of Seasons Hospice after fighting extended illness.

Robert hailed from East Brunswick, New Jersey where he devoted himself to many others as a Vietnam Veteran, a loving husband, a father of two sons, a lay minister in the Trenton Cursillo, an ordained Deacon, and as an active parishioner at St Anne’s Parish in Keansburg, NJ.

In retirement, Robert and his wife Kathy relocated to Pasadena MD, where he enjoyed gardening and bird watching, boating and fishing, and the special time with his sons and grandchildren.  He continued in his faith and church ministries as a permanent Deacon at St Jane Frances de Chantal.

He is survived by siblings: Doris, Judy, Steven, George, James, and Debbie.  Also, by his loving sons Michael and Matthew, along with their wives Kristen and Ruby, and five granddaughters: Kayla, Alyssa and her husband Cory Fleming, Madison, Jordan, and Jenna.

Funeral arrangements are in care of Gregory Gonce funeral home.  His wake will be Friday, April 20th from 3pm-5pm and 6pm-8pm.  His funeral mass will be celebrated by Monsignor Carl Cummings at St Jane Frances on April 21st at 10:00 am.  His cremation will follow, and his ashes entombed alongside those of his wife, in Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery, Crownsville.