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Stephen Erbe Obituary
AGE: 58 • Wall, Twp.
Stephen C. Erbe, 58, of Wall Township, died Friday, March 2 of cancer. Born in Neptune, he was a long time resident of Spring Lake before moving to Wall. He attended St. Catharine Grammar School and St. Rose High School where he was a standout soccer player. He attended St. Leo College and Glassboro State College.
He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Elaine Erbe. Surviving are his brothers and their wives, Joseph T. Erbe, Jr. and Mary Pat of Spring Lake, Timothy E. Erbe and Elizabeth of Central Islip, NY, and his sisters, Michael Erbe Landers of Spring Lake , Dr. Patricia Erbe of Santa Barbara, CA, and Susan Erbe Fittin of Spring Lake. He is also leaves many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A mass of remembrance will be celebrated at 11:00, Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at St. Catharine Church in Spring Lake. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. The Neary-Quinn Funeral Home, 39 South Street, Manasquan, is in charge of arrangements. For more information or to post a tribute, please visit www.nearyquinnfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Erbe
March 9, 2012
Dear Erbe Family:
My condolences at this time of grief.
Patrice O'Dwyer. San Francisco
Ruthanne Donahue Switzer
March 8, 2012
Very sorry to all of you on the loss of your brother. Losing a sibling is one of life's most painful experiences. God bless you all, and may Stephen rest in peace.
Bob O'Connor
March 8, 2012
As an old friend old Susan's, I share the loss the entire Erbe family is going through. My prayers for peace and repose for Steven will continue as will my thoughts and prayers that the closeness and love of the entire Erbe Clan carry each of you and assuage your grief, untill that day-of-days when all will be revealed. Sincerely, Bob O'Connor -- Bay Head, NJ and Marco Island, FL
Dawn Conn
March 6, 2012
Dear Susan, Patty, Michael, Tim, and Boo,
I was very sorry to hear about Stephen. He seemed to have a perpetual smile…I know that he always made me smile. I have great memories of growing up with your family playing wiffle ball in the backyard as a little kid; and when we were older, the annual “Alice's Restaurant” on Thanksgiving night in your family's living room. I got to know Stephen better when I was a teenager and used to gawk at one of his buddies on the lifeguard stand while my girlfriend was gawking at him. We used to go to D'Jais on a Wednesday night so that she just might happen to “bump” into him. I'm sorry that the guy with the perpetual smile had to suffer through cancer. I know that he's smiling on all of us now as he's protecting little angels from floating too far from his lifeguard stand.
My condolences to all of you and your families, Dawn (Anderson) Conn
Tony King
March 5, 2012
Dear Boo, Tim, Michael, Patty, and Susan
I just learned about Stephen's death and wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you all at this time. Stephen and I had a lot of fun growing up together in Spring Lake. He had a great zest for life in those days that occasionally got us into trouble, but that was the fun of it. I'll always remember playing hoop in your driveway, our lifeguard days together, the Erbe family living room sing alongs and the late night summer boat tours. I hope Stephen didn't suffer much in the end. I will keep him and all the Erbes in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time
Your old friend,
Tony.
Patrick Erbe
March 4, 2012
Our sincerest condolences to all who mourn, as we do today for Stephen.
Patrick Erbe and Family
March 4, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Stephen is now with your mom and dad and they will take care of him as he sleeps in God's loving arms.
Charlene Erbe Kennedy and Family
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