Roxbury Township, Mr. Robert L Criswell died on August 24, 2026 at the Merry Heart Assisted Living Center in Succasunna. He had a great life during his 103 years. Born in Newark New Jersey to Robert L and Eleanor Criswell. After attending public schools in Newark, he   served in the U S Army during WW II. Upon returning to the USA he married his high school sweetheart Alma Eleanor. Then went on to earn his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Newark College of Engineering. Upon graduation he secured a full-time position at Babcock & Wilcox in New York City as a project manager.  When they moved their operation to Ohio he resigned and joined the Foster Wheeler corporation in NYC which then moved to Livingston NJ where he worked for 30 years. With a Mechanical Engineer degree he served as a Manager of Control Systems for a large steam generating stations. The position took him to 13 states and 12 countries in the northern hemisphere including India and Japan.

Ever so present in his children’s lives offering guidance and help with projects. He showed interest in his grandchildren’s lives and supporting them. You could always find him tinkering in his workshop, playing golf or with his phone and computer. He enjoyed volunteering to help build homes with Habit for Humanity. He was very involved with the Presbyterian church in both Florham Park and Succasunna, Mayflower Society and exploring the family genealogy.

He was predeceased by his wife Alma Eleanor in 2012 and his daughter Karen Polagye in 2013. He is survived by his son Jeffrey Criswell (Lynn), of Flanders, three grandsons Brian (Michelle), Robert, Jeffrey (Christina), one granddaughter Molly, (Sean) and one great-grand-daughter Amelia.

His Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 9:30 am at the Succasunna First Presbyterian Church, followed by a reception at the Church Fellowship Hall. Arrangements are by the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ.  973-584-7264