Robert Bruce Walsh, age 69, of Vineland passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at home. Robert was born on April 1st 1954 in Vineland, the second son of the late Barbara (Patch) and Norman Walsh. His parents were Vineland Public school teachers.

Robert's early education was in the Vineland school system. He studied architecture at Clemson University in South Carolina, receiving a bachelor's degree. His working career centered mainly with Delaware Valley firms, lastly in Somers Point, NJ.  He took early retirement to render health care and support for his aged father, which he performed admirably.

Rob's interests lay in sports.  During his high school years he was in track and cross-country. He also was an avid cyclist for many years and enjoyed attending regional events. Robert was a member of the South Jersey Wheelmen Cycling Club. Robert had a great admiration for classic British sports cars. He was thrilled to attend the warmer weather outdoor events. He hosted the annual Five Points ice cream social for the British Motor Club of Southern New Jersey. He had a strong love for South Jersey.  His hobby interests honed him into an expert tour guide for his visiting guests.

Robert with his family had been life-long Anglicans. They were members of Trinity Episcopal Church of Vineland, where he served as an acolyte in his youth. In recent years Robert had attended services at Living Faith Alliance and various Anglican congregations, lastly the Anglican Church of Transformation in Mays Landing. He enjoyed attending the annual Anglican Synod.

Robert had suffered medical setbacks and health impairments in recent years, but always tried to keep a positive forward-looking attitude about life. His brother Craig and family will sadly miss his companionship and South Jersey connection.

He is survived by his brother Craig and sister-in-law, Michaela of Tulsa, OK, as well as nieces Joanne Rose Barnes with grandnieces Madelyn Barnes and Abagayle Barnes and niece Linda Kay Harris, her husband Joe and children Elizabeth and Monte.  He is also survived by his cousin Susan Patch of New Jersey.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 14th, 2024 at 11:30 AM from the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home 1024 E. Landis Ave. Vineland with Rev. Ohio Simire officiating. Burial will follow in Siloam Cemetery, Vineland. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home from 10:00-11:15 AM on Thursday, prior to the service.

Please visit www.wbfuneralhome.com to send online condolences to the family. Arrangements are by the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.