Loforese, Robert “Bob”, age 74 of Totowa at rest in Pequannock on March 10, 2026.  Beloved husband of Leslie (nee Erdmann) Loforese of Totowa.  Loving father of Matthew Loforese & his wife Dina of Sparta, Rachel Ryan & her husband Don of Totowa, and Joseph Loforese & Kelsey Rynearson of Mount Olive.  Adoring grandfather of Victoria, Marco, and Gino Loforese, and Presley, Everly, and Penny Layne Ryan. Dear brother of Jacqueline Ball and her partner, Joe Moncato.  Uncle of Tracey Acampora and her husband George and their children Danielle, Gianna, and Angela.  He is survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Born in Paterson, he lived in Totowa for most of his life.  He was the Purchasing & Production Manager for Blickman Health, Clifton, for 12 years before retiring in 2016.  Bob was a United States Army veteran and was a member of the VFW and the American Legion, Post 227, Totowa.  In his spare time, he loved to garden and was known by all as "Farmer Bob from Totowa".  He was a great musician, and enjoyed playing the guitar and singing to all genres of music.  It brought him joy to play in a band with his friends.  Bob was also a proud member of the Totowa Library Mandolin Orchestra.  He was also known as “Mr. Fix It” as he could fix anything, and if he couldn’t, he would figure out how.  Over the years, Bob had also coached youth sports in town.  He was a hardworking and loving family man and friend who will be remembered by all who knew him.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the services at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Tuesday, March 17th at 10:30 AM.  Cremation at Cedar Lawn Crematory, Paterson will be private.  Friends may visit Monday, March 16th 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Totowa Library Mandolin Orchestra would be appreciated.