Robert J. Henne Of Fair Haven Dies At 23

Courtesy of John E. Day Funeral Home:

Robert J. Henne, 23, of Fair Haven passed away Monday, March 23, 2015.

He was civic-minded from a very early age and was always helping others. Robert was a member of the Monmouth County 200 Club recognized for saving a man’s life at a young age. He played football and ran track at Rumson-Fair Haven High School.

At the age of 15 he knew he wanted to be a Police Officer eventually earning a degree in Criminal Justice and Government Administration. He began with joining the Police Explorers, then worked up the ranks to a Class II Police Officer at Fair Haven P.D., becoming a third generation policeman. Additionally, he earned the classification as a Class II Firefighter at Fair Haven.

He is survived by his beloved parents Robert A. and Audrey (nee: Murphy) and his loving sister Elizabeth J. Henne, all of Fair Haven. Also surviving are many Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A visitation will be held Friday, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Church of the Nativity, 180 Ridge Road, Fair Haven, NJ 07704. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, at the Church of the Nativity. In lieu of flowers donations in Robert’s name to the Fair Haven Fire Department 645 River Rd. Fair Haven, NJ 07704 appreciated. Please visit Robert’s memorial website at www.johnedayfuneralhome.com.