Robert "Skeeter" Edward Washington, 90, passed on Monday, November 16, 2010 at home. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, he lived in Linden before moving to Roselle 60 years ago. Robert was a World War II army veteran and was awarded the American Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. He was employed as a Chemical Operator for 25 years at American Cynamid Chemical, Co. (now Cytec Industries, Inc.), Linden, retired 1985. Skeeter was a member of several Bowling Leagues throughout Union and Essex counties where he received numerous awards and trophies. Some of the leagues were USBC League of Linden, ABC Bowling League of Union and the Essex County Bowling League Association. Robert's average bowling score was 280. He retired from bowling at the age of 89. In 1984, he was inducted into Morris and Charles House of Champions. In 1986, he was inducted into E.C.B.A. and Essex County Veterans' Hall of Fame. In 1987-88, he was inducted into Union County Veterans' Hall of Fame. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Washington in 2004. Surviving are three daughters, Yvonne (Linnie) Chavis, Marsha "Peanut" Williams, Avis Johnson; two sons, James (Marsha) Stevens, Ronald (Brenda) Williams; Eleven grand children, Kashi (Latoya) Chavis, Dadan Chavis, Estoria Williams, Tyrell Williams, Marcella (Mark) Archer, Kim Wright, Melody Payne, Dorothy Johnson, Jasmine, Joi and Jade Stevens; eleven great-grand children, Tyron, Dontay, Taysuan, Daniel, Stephon, Tyell, Jah'mir, Mikayla, Taj, Calvin; one great-great grandchild, Janaisa. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Robert Edward Washington. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.