ELDER - Robert Samuel, 41, of Ridgewood, NJ died in November 7, 2004. Beloved husband of Diane (nee Meyer) of Ridgewood. Loving father of Robert Scott and his wife Robin of Bogota and Michelle Elder of Dumont. Dear brother of William J. Elder, Jr. Bob was a member of American Legion Post 117. A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, November 12th at 9:30 AM at Mt. Carmel RC Church, Ridgewood. Friends may call Thursday, November 11th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home, Ridgewood. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Lung Assoc., 1600 US Highway 22, Union, NJ 07083 in his memory would be appreciated.