Robert M. Topoleski
June 7, 2026
Robert M. Topoleski—Topper—passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026 with his devoted wife Maureen holding his hand. He was 85.
Bob was born October 23, 1940 in Great Meadows, NJ and attended Independence Central School and Hackettstown High School, where he was a member of Future Farmers of America, a lifelong member of the Independence Rod and Gun Club, and an avid outdoorsman. A third generation of Great Meadows, Bob had a family farm and worked his entire career at Jersey Central Power & Light, retiring as a troubleshooter and union Shop Steward. Bobby married Maureen Foley, the love of his life in 1960, and devoted himself to his family of 4 children, also born and raised in Great Meadows, NJ. Their many adventures in Vermont and on Lake Ontario shaped the family’s lives and brought Bob such joy, hunting and fishing and exploring. In retirement, Bob and Maureen traveled the country.
Bob is survived by his wife Maureen of 67 years. Together they raised 4 wonderful children—son Robert Jr (deceased); daughter Patricia and husband Al Barley; son John and wife Alissa Topoleski; daughter Tere Gade and Michael Kaye, granddaughter Skyler Gade; and niece Colleen and husband Jeff Zoebisch.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Cochran Funeral Home.
The funeral will be held 10:00 am on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. with Rev. Grzegorz “Greg” Podsiadlo officiating. Burial will be in Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows following the service
For those wishing to leave online condolences for the family please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
4 Condolences for Topoleski, Robert
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Chris Wojcicki Thompson says
June 10, 2026 at 10:04 pmPatti I’m so sorry for your loss. I hate that a piece of your heart is breaking. We are so lucky to have had great dad’s. When he meets his Maker, I’m sure He’ll look at you and say: Robert, you done good.
Malana Fontaine says
June 11, 2026 at 2:32 pmWe are all very saddened to hear this news. Wishing we could all be there to hug you all. Know that we are thinking of you and praying for your peace and comfort. We have lots of fond memories of Uncle Bobby. He will surely be missed.
Maureen McCauley says
June 12, 2026 at 7:08 pmOh Bobby how dare you leave us all😢This is the other Maureen We have been friends since we were teenagers and remained friends through life. I feel bad for your wife and my best and long time friend. We all enjoyed life and always had a good time.Bobby you are and were always a dear good friend. May you rest in peace my dear friend. OBTW SAY HI TO JOHN FOR ME❤️
Terry Piez says
June 13, 2026 at 9:44 pmI’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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