Robert P. Van Sprang, 75 of Toms River, New Jersey died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1943, son of Anna and Andrew Van Sprang. He attended Catholic schools in Hoboken and South Orange, New Jersey and earned both Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Seton Hall University. He was the VA's Regional Director for Benefits in New Jersey. Bob served in Vietnam with the 1 ^st Air Cavalry Division and continued in the Army Reserve retiring as a Colonel commanding a 400 Bed Hospital at Fort Hamilton, New York. He is the recipient of many awards including a Presidential rank award (civilian), a Bronze Star, achievement medals and many commendations throughout his career in the Government and the Military. He is a lifetime member of the Disabled America Veterans, American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is also a 4 ^th Degree Knight of Columbus.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Ann, of 51 years, daughters Gretchen Feldman, Fredrica Van Sprang and son in law Mark Feldman. He is blessed with seven grandchildren, Lindsey and Gillian Feldman of Palm City, Florida and Xavier, Bryce, Maxwell, Elijia and Yazir Van Sprang of Jamesburg, New Jersey. Bob is also survived by his brother Richard and sister in law Karen Van Sprang.

Bob's blessing in life was always his joy and love of family, extended family and many friends. His belief is that the best is yet to come.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Diabetes Association, DAV National Foundation or Catholic Church.

A Visitation will be held at Forest Hills Funeral Home Palm City Chapel, 2001 SW Murphy Road, Palm City, Florida 34990 on Monday, May 27, 2019 from 5:00-7:00PM with a Vigil Service held at 5:00PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1454 SW Mapp Road, Palm City, Florida 34990 on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 10:00AM.

Interment is at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are entrusted to Forest Hills Funeral Home Palm City. Please feel free to share a remembrance, message of condolence or light a virtual candle with the family through this online guestbook.