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Robert Paul Leibowitz Loving husband, father, and grandfather; educator, coach, and musician Robert "Bob" Leibowitz died Jan. 5, 2018. Services are today at 7 p.m. at Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Rd., Freehold, N.J. Burial is 11 a.m. Tuesday at King Solomon Cemetery, Clifton, N.J. Bob was born in Cranford, N.J., on July 18, 1955, to Charlie and Betty Leibowitz. He became a school principal at the age of 29 and worked in school administration for the rest of his school career of 39 years. During that time, he used his position to help many children overcome adverse circumstances and assisted many students to graduate, who otherwise would have dropped out of school. Like his parents and brother, Bob was an excellent musician who played the alto and tenor saxophones. Bob performed with various local area jazz bands and took immense pride in the two CDs he recorded, "Forbidden Expression," and "We're in Your Neighborhood." Bob was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an assistant soccer coach for his daughters, and supported his eldest through her band career. He was a mentor, a friend, and a truly remarkable person. His wisdom, logic, and humor made him standout. He had a heart of gold and loved his wife, children, and grandchildren with everything he was. Bob was predeceased by his brother, Jack, and both of his parents. He is survived by his wife, Nora; his daughters, Danielle, Beth and Heather; Keri and Robert Murath, and three beloved grandchildren, Emily, Kaylee, and Samantha.
