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Robert George Hanley, 58, of Mantoloking, died peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at home, surrounded by his loving family. The cause of death was Pancreatic Cancer. Born in Newark, "Bob" as he was known to his many friends, attended Essex Catholic High School and was a graduate of Monmouth University. He spent much of his adult life in Ocean County and was formerly a resident of Bay Head and Point Pleasant before recently moving to Mantoloking. Bob had a successful career as a manufacturer's representative for men's clothing and luxury accessories and for the past 21 years was a clothier and salesman at R.J. Furlong Clothiers in Wall. He was an avid sailor and a classic car enthusiast. Bob was a friend of Bill W, who went on to help many individuals and he was known for his sense of compassion and understanding for those in need. He was a true gentleman and a kind soul who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Bob is survived by his devoted wife, Carol Wallace Hanley; and his sons, Sean and Shea Hanley.
There will be visiting hours from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26 at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 at Sacred Heart Church, Bay Head. Committal will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN or the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 1111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714. For more information, please visit http://www.obrienfuneralhome.com.