Robert "Bob" J. Ost

Robert “Bob” J. Ost, 73, of Beacon, NY, (most recently residing in Cape Carteret, NC) passed away peacefully on September 17, 2020, at Carteret Health Care with his family by his side.

Friends are welcome to attend the service. For those unable to attend, the family invites you to view the webcasting of the service through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website. In keeping with the CDC guidelines pertaining to the Coronavirus, those who are ill or at-risk (elderly, immune-compromised) are encouraged to stay home. Additionally, there will be a limit to the number of people in the building at one time, as well, those who attend will be asked to bring and wear a protective mask. Help us honor the family while practicing safe measures. Friends are also encouraged to leave words of comfort to the family through the website.

Robert, a devoted husband of 52 years to Marjorie "Midge" Ost, was a selfless public servant who devoted his entire life to helping others and the community.

Bob was born on November 20, 1946 to Robert J. and Florence Ost in Beacon, NY where he was raised.  Immediately after graduating high school, Bob volunteered to serve as a U.S. Marine in Vietnam and rose to the rank of Sergeant.  Upon leaving active duty, he attended the Basic Police Academy and served as a Patrolman for the City of Beacon and Village of Wappingers Falls Police Departments.  In 1974, Bob attended the New York State Police Academy where he would serve for more than 27 years and attain the rank of Captain.  Still passionate about serving others, Bob retired from the New York State Police and became the Columbia County Emergency 911 Administrator and Coordinator where he was responsible for the county's entire 911 system.  After his retirement, Bob and Midge started their new journey together; they moved to NC in search of warmer weather and to pursue their love for antiques.

Bob had an eye for finding overlooked treasures at estate, yard sales, and auctions, always in hope of finding the "Rembrandt".  Reselling these treasures was an avenue for building long lasting relationships with others in the antique world.

Robert is survived by his wife, Midge; his children, Shawn, Derek, and Amy; grandchildren Cody, Alexandra, Dylan, Tori, Cameron, Jacob, and Nicholas; and sisters, Florence "Sistie" Plimley and Kathy Taggart.

The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the First Responders Children’s Foundation to Support Frontline Heroes at 38 East 32nd Street, Suite 602, New York, NY  10016.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.