Robert “Bobby” L. McCredie, Jr. passed away on Sept. 16, 2025, in Costambar, Dominican Republic, after a long illness. He was 65 years old.
Born in Red Bank, New Jersey, Bobby was the son of Elizabeth J. McCredie and Robert L. McCredie, Sr. He spent his early childhood in Rumson, N.J., before the family moved to Barnard, Vt., in 1969 — fulfilling his father’s dream of raising the family in the Green Mountain State.
Bobby thrived in Vermont, where he developed a passion for athletics and the outdoors. He ski raced for Mid-Vermont, played high school football, and became a top-ranked tennis player while attending the University of Vermont. His talent on the court led him to compete professionally in the French and U.S. Penn tennis circuits in the early 1980s.
After his time abroad, Bobby returned to New Jersey and pursued a successful career in financial services, working as a broker for several firms and specializing in financial planning, mutual funds, and tax-deferred annuities.
In 2004, Bobby made a bold life change to follow his true passion — surfing. He moved to Nicaragua, where he built a home and embraced the coastal lifestyle. In 2018, he relocated to the Dominican Republic, continuing to enjoy the ocean, surfing, and tennis in the vibrant community of Costambar. Bobby had many friends both in the U.S. and abroad, and was known for his sharp sense of humor, adventurous spirit, and deep love for his family. He stayed in regular touch by phone and was especially generous with gifts on his visits home.
Bobby is lovingly remembered by his sisters, Karen Zaretzky of Mendon, Vt., and New York City, and Sue McLaughry of Norwich, Vt.; his nieces, Emily and Paige McLaughry; and his brothers-in-law, Robert McLaughry and Ron Zaretzky.
A celebration of Bobby’s life will be held in the spring of 2026.
