Robert T. Healey Sr., founder of the Catholic Partnership Schools in Camden, passed away Dec. 9, 2021, at age of 92 from natural causes.
Born on St. Patrick’s Day in Atlantic City, Bob attended Camden Catholic High School, Saint Joseph’s University and the University of Pennsylvania, where he obtained his law degree. After 25 years of a successful South Jersey trial and business law practice, he turned his focus to the Viking Yacht Company, which grew into the top sportfishing yacht manufacturer in the United States.
Through the years, Bob received many awards and accolades for his achievements in the marine and business industry. A devout Catholic, he brought his business skills to Catholic schools and formed the Healey Education Foundation, which has served more than 120 elementary and high schools across 10 dioceses in eight states. With heartfelt dedication to addressing the impact of poverty in Camden, where he had attended Catholic elementary and high school and worked as a young attorney, Bob founded and supported the Catholic Partnership Schools for the benefit of five inner-city Catholic elementary schools.
He received the Lewis Katz Excellence in Education Award, the Beacon of Light Award, the Catholic Charities Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio Award for Leadership, an honorary doctorate degree from Scranton University, and the Shield of Loyola Award from Saint Joseph’s University.
He was the beloved husband of Ellen J. (nee Baldino), loving father to his seven children: Lizanne H. Jenkins (Thomas), Christine L. Healey, Caroline H. Adillon, L. Toland Sherriff (Robert), Robert T. Healey Jr. (Bobbi), M. Alexis Iaccarino (Jonathan) and Leigh H. Hughes (Gabriel), and adored grandfather of his 16 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Louise L. (nee Lucas), and his two brothers, Patrick J. Healey and Edward J. Healey. He is also survived by his brother William J. Healey, and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Dec. 16 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Camden.
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