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Robert (Bob) Wootton

Age 55, passed away on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. Born November 25, 1970 in Atlantic City and a graduate of ACHS, Bob was a ubiquitous presence in his local neighborhood. He was well known for riding his bike as well as talking to anyone and everyone at the Jackson Avenue Jitney stop. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Nelson and mother, Helen, as well as his older brother Butch. His is survived by his older brother Bill, his nephew Joe, niece Noel and their children.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 21st from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by an 11 a.m., service at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 2651 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City NJ. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Mays Landing, NJ will be after the mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Humane Society of Atlantic County (humanesocietyac.org). Condolences may be extended to the family at ghwimberg.com.

George H. Wimberg Funeral Home

Linwood - Ventnor
Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Apr. 11, 2026.

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linda wright

April 17, 2026

My condolences to you and your family Bill. Always good memories of you and your family at the Yacht Club of Pleasantville . Peace for all.

Peter Doberenz

April 13, 2026

Bicycle Bobby will be missed. A kind hearted individual. Always looking out for the safety of his neighbors and his neighborhood. I´ve seen him riding his bicycle through the neighborhood since he was just a young boy. He will be missed. My condolence this to his friends and family. May God bless you all.

Merri Weiss

April 12, 2026

Bobby will be missed in the neighborhood he called home. Every day he was out on his bike make sure his friends got a "hello". Time to rest. Bobby. God bless.

Anthony

April 12, 2026

Such a sweet and kind soul...I am moved by all the lovely condolences Bob's friends have expressed...Bless you all. Now Bob will have wings to replace his bike.

Supriya Pillay

April 11, 2026

I´m so sorry to about Bobby´s passing away. I´ve him since I was in kindergarten at Richmond Ave School. He knew my brother, Sunil and his friend Paul. And I. I lived in Ventnor until recently. He´s always loved riding his bike and would always talk to me. He was sad about Sunil´s demise and would often express that to me. He was so sweet and nice. He will be missed. May God bless his souls with Eternal Peace and Happiness. My Prayers and Thoughts are with his Family and Friends.

Donny

April 11, 2026

Bob was a figure at jackson ave he was a friend known to most of the jitney drivers he was a nice man who always said hello to his brother ,Bob was kind respectful and nice to whoever struck up a conversation with him ,he will be missed ,from group 3 n group 5 rip Bob

Andrea Petinga

April 11, 2026

Sorry to read about Bobby´s passing. My family has know him since he went to school at Richmond Ave. When I would take my walk the last 15 yrs., If Bobby saw me he would ride his bike and walk me the rest of the way home, to my door. He wanted to make sure I got home safe. He will greatly missed by those who truly knew him.

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Memorial Events
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21

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Our Lady Star of the Sea Church

2651 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

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21

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Our Lady Star of the Sea Church

2651 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

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21

Service

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Holy Cross Cemetery

5061 Harding Highway, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

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