Robert R. Nelson, 74, of Wellington, Florida passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, he was the son of Arthur J. and Florince (Wood) Nelson. He is survived by his wife Shona (Loney) Nelson, daughters Robin (Tom) Kirchner, Susan (Bill) Minter and son Robert J. Nelson, Jr., and sister Patricia (George) Pacio. He also leaves to cherish his memory his grandchildren; Thomas, Kelly, Will and John.
Robert was a member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church in Wellington, Florida.
The family will receive friends Monday June 6, 2011 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, with a vigil service at 7:30pm, at Palms West Funeral Home in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. There will be a Mass of the Resurrection celebrated on Tuesday June 7, 2011 at 10:00am at St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church in Wellington, Florida; an inurnment at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery in Royal Palm Beach will be on Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 10:00am.