Obituary of Robert John Cave

Reverend Robert John Cave left this world on  September 23, 2023 at the age of 90. He born in  Manhattan, New York. He was raised in South  Aqueduct and then eventually Richmond Hill,  Queens, New York. He married June Riedell in1955  (divorced in 1961). They had a son Robert John  Cave, jr., PhD. He married Lois Palmland in 1961 to  whom he was married until her death in 2011 (50  years). They had a son, John S. Cave.  

He was highly educated with a BA from Long Island University, a MDiv. from Drew University and a  Master of Theology from Princeton Theological  Seminary. In 1950-1952, he served active duty in the  Marine Corps during the Korean War and six years  inactive duty.  

During his life he had a variety of jobs. He worked  for the Long Island Railroad, as an Insurance  Adjustor and in 1967, he was ordained a minister in  the New York Annual Conference of the United  Methodist Church. He served in seven United  Methodist Churches until he retired in 2000.  

He was a very active Freemason. Honors included:  Master of his Lodge, High Priest of his Royal Arch  Chapter, Master of his Cryptic Council, Commander  of his Commandery of Knight’s Templar, York Rite 

Mason, 33rd degree Mason, Shriner, Grand Chaplin  of the Grand Lodge of New York, Grand Chaplin of  the Grand Royal Arch of New York, Grand  Commander of the Grand Commandery of the  Knights Templar of New York, Grand Chaplain of the  Grand Encampment USA, and Primate General of  the York Rite Sovereign College. 

His hobbies included hunting, shooting, traveling  and reading. He was family oriented and enjoyed  spending time with his children and especially his  grandchildren.  

 He is survived by John Cave, son, Amee Cave  (wife), Susie Cave, (wife of the late Robert Cave, Jr),  Grandchildren: Ian Cave, Shaina Davis (wife),  Jessica Cave, John Cave, Jr., Megan Cave (wife),  Companion: Roxanne Block 

He is preceded in death by Lois Cave, Robert Cave  and Adam Cave (grandchild). He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place  in our hearts. We would love you to come and honor  his life at Weigand Bros Funeral Home, Thursday 9/28/23 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Service to follow At 10:30 am. Interment w/ Military Honors Calverton National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his honor to Christian organization.