Robert Nelms

June 29, 1954 - October 28, 2020

Robert Nelms, 66 of Annadale, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born Tuesday, June 29, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Louise Nelms. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl Nelms. Bobby and Cheryl married in 1984 and moved to Staten Island where they began their family and raised their daughters Bianca and Jaclyn. Bobby owned and operated his own contracting and alarm companies, Blanket Systems Inc. His knowledge of general contracting and his big heart was always ready to lend a helping hand to his neighbors and friends. In his spare time, Robert enjoyed collecting antiques. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His family was his true pride and joy. Surviving is his wife Cheryl, his daughters Bianca Nelms and Jaclyn Hernandez, son in law Erol Hernandez and son in law to be Paul Passantino, and granchildren Erol and April Hernandez. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:15 AM on Saturday at Our Lady Star of The Sea located at 5411 Amboy Road Staten Island, New York 10312. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2020, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Please be mindful due to the current State mandate that a mask must be worn at all times in the funeral home and social distancing requirements must be followed during the services. Due to the current Pandemic a strict 40-50 person in room policy is in effect, please adhere to this policy and allow others to pay their respects as well. Due to the current pandemic circumstances, the funeral home is not currently accepting flowers from outside florists, If you should so desire to order flowers please do so from the link on the website or contact the florist directly at: Kitty and Family Florist 12 Eltingville Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10312 718-948-2016