Robert "Bob" Rumsey

December 3, 1933 - April 29, 2020

Rumsey, Robert C. (Bob) - 86, of North Cape May, passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2020, after a long struggle with cancer. Bob was born in Philadelphia, PA to Robert Russell and Elizabeth (Lily) Rumsey. After spending every summer in Cape May he moved here permanently in 1985. Bob had a varied career including; service in the U. S. Army, as a 1st Lieutenant, a Life Guard in Cape May, a salesman of scientific instruments, and owner/manager of the Sea Breeze Motel in Cape May. Bob was a Realtor Sales Associate with Coastline Realty since its inception. Bob graduated from West Catholic Boys High School, Class of 1951, and earned a BS in Chemistry from La Salle University. Bob had an inquisitive mind and a depth of knowledge in many areas and was a member of Mensa. Bob was predeceased by his siblings, Charles (Jane) Rumsey, Ann (John) Violand, and David (Dolores) Rumsey. Bob is survived by his wife of 41 years, Elizabeth Rumsey, his sister-in-law, Kathleen Sigerson, his cousin Margaret Carnett, and many much-loved Nieces and Nephews. Bob's interests were eclectic, including reading, mainly biographies and true sea adventures, fishing, clamming, metal detecting (AKA treasure hunting), bird watching, tennis, swimming, sailing in the Caribbean, and time spent with his family, friends, and at beach bar happy hours. We urge all to remember Bob in their own way.