WILMINGTON — Robert Dan Farina, age 81, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on October 30, 2026 with his devoted wife Mary by his side. He fought a courageous battle with advanced Parkinson’s disease.
Born on June 17, 1945 a twin (Robert and Ronald) to Adam and Helen Farina raised in Vineland, NJ. He attended Sacred Heart High School.
He graduated from Lasalle University in 1965. He received an honorary discharge from the US Army in 1968. Bob married Mary Kokotajlo Farina in 1970. They both lived most of lives in NJ before moving to North Carolina in 2009 for retirement. Bob enjoyed 14 years at River Landing where he played golf and tennis. Bob was, above all, an avid dog lover. In 2022, they moved to Trinity Landing, a wonderful Continuing Care Retirement Community.
He was in the mental health field as a compassionate Social Worker and Psychotherapist for over 35 years. He attended Columbia University School of Social Work, and the Washington Square Institute in NYC.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 55 years and his brother Ronald Farina. He will be missed by many other family members and friends.
Cremation and Christian burial will be private at St Vincent Martyr Cemetery in Madison, NJ at his request.
Donations are appreciated but certainly not expected and can be made to the following or to the charity of your choice.
