Robert (RJ) Tyler Marus, age 28, of Bridgeport, CT, the beloved son of Robert C. Marus and Lynn Gombas Keehn, passed away suddenly on Monday November 23, 2015 while at his home. Living in Newtown for most of his life, RJ recently moved to Bridgeport. He was a carpenter for North Atlantic Construction and CGM Acoustics. RJ was known for his remarkable charm and infectious sense of humor, bringing happiness to everyone who knew him. He loved football, both as a young pop warner player, and, a devout Jets fan. He dedicated his time to friends and family, remaining loyal and close to his childhood friends his entire life. He spent his last years lovingly helping to care for his grandmother and father. His family will always remember his childhood singing performances of Achy Breaky Heart and stories told around the "kids table" during the holidays. RJ is survived by his parents, brother Cody Marus of Monroe, paternal grandmother Dorothy Davis Marus of Bridgeport, Joseph Marus and his wife Elaine of Milford, John Marus and his wife Adriane of Trumbull, Susan Voccola and her husband Stephen of Milford, Sharon DeRiso and her husband Richard of Shelton, Jim Gombas and his wife Nicole of Naugatuck, longtime family friend Gary Skiffington, and many loving cousins. RJ was predeceased by his paternal grandfather Joseph A. Marus, and his maternal grandparents James and Loraine Gombas. Friends may greet the family on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 from 4-7pm in the Adzima Funeral Home: 50 Paradise Green Place, Stratford. Interment will be private. In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations in RJ's memory be made Teen Challenge New England at: https://tcnewengland.org/donate-and-help/one-time-non-recurring-donations/