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Robert Clerkin Obituary
AGE: 75 • Island Heights
Robert J. Clerkin, 75, of Island Heights, passed away on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Aberdeen before moving to Island Heights in 1994. Robert was employed by Colgate Palmolive in Jersey City as a logistics manager for 40 years, retiring in 1993. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Church in Toms River. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family at the shore, especially with his grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Margaret Clerkin. Surviving are his beloved wife of 54 years, Mary (Geraghty) Clerkin; his loving children, Barbara Clerkin and her companion Bernie Federici of Long Island, NY, Diane Moss and her husband John of IN, Robert Clerkin and his wife Rebecca of NH, Lori Clerkin of Aberdeen, Beth Smutz and her husband Paul of Island Heights, and Michele Mazmanian and her husband Mark of MA; his brother, David L. Clerkin of NJ; sister, Mary Elizabeth McTaggart of NJ; his cherished grandchildren, Ryan, Connor, Katie, John Michael, Samantha and Maggie; and caring nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 at Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St., Toms River. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9 at St. Joseph's Church, 685 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Cremation will be private. Donations may be made to St. Joseph's Food Pantry, 685 Hooper Ave., Toms River NJ 08753 or the St. Vincent de Paul Society at the church in Robert's memory. Condolences may be made by visiting www.andersonandcampbell.com.
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for Robert Clerkin
Sal Laforgia
November 12, 2012
He was always a pleasure to have in the office. Always a smile, tough and funny. Patients like Bob are few and far between. We will miss him
Sal LaForgia
Bay Dermatology
Vinnie Balsamo
November 9, 2012
Lori, you are such a good friend, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad always greeted me with a warm smile and a strong handshake, a truely nice man. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jim Capraro
November 8, 2012
Dear Mary, I am deeply saddened by the passing of Bob. I was a young man when I first met Bob at Colgate in Jersey City. He was a wonderful person who loved you and his family very much. My thoughts and prayers go out all of you. May God Bless you.
Karen Sweeney
November 7, 2012
Uncle Bob was so many things. Tough, strong, passionate, and true to his beliefs, his loves and his family. Every time he saw me, I got a loud "Carrie Mae", a kiss and a hug that could break bones, but was oh so gentle and sweet. His laugh could shake the whole house, and his sense of humor was second only to my Dad's, though I remember many holidays of them playing off each other, like some comedy team, with no effort at all. His love for my Aunt Mary was always present, no matter what was going on. They weathered so much over the years (five teenage girls anyone?), but 54 years later, they were still the kind of couple you hoped you would one day be a part of. We shall not see the likes of him again. My world and all of those who knew and loved him are the poorer for his passing. My love and prayers go out to all the Clerkins and their families. You were his everything and I know you will carry with you all that he gave you for the rest of your lives and that will keep him with you until you all meet again.
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Edward Taylor
November 6, 2012
My sincerest sympathy to Mary,children and grand children on the death of Bob. My thoughts go back to the days when we had all those good times as well as those that were not so good.
I wanted you know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Ed Taylor
November 6, 2012
Dear Lori and family - my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to all of you.
May God bless you.
Dot Stradford
We are thankful for the Summer of 2012...in so many ways...
November 6, 2012
Sammie and Pop Pop
November 6, 2012
Mom & Dad
Beth Smutz
November 6, 2012
Mom and Dad 2012
November 6, 2012
Fishing and crbbing with his loves...
November 6, 2012
Dad, Mom and the Grands...
November 6, 2012
Tracy Collins
November 6, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara and your family. I know you have been through so much these past few months n I don't have much but a shoulder to lean on and open arms.
November 6, 2012
Thinking of you and your family at this time of your loss. Many fond memories of our family time with all of you in Jersey City
Terry & John Mahonjy
November 6, 2012
I'll always remember Bob, and the great times we had on Virginia Avenue. May he rest in peace and may the family have happy memories of Bob to console them. God Bless. Ted Kwiatkowski
Bette Clare Theile McCloskey
November 6, 2012
Dear Mary - My sincerest sympathy to you and all your family on Bob's death. We graduated St. Paul's together in 1950.(where did the time go?)
He was a good guy and I know you'll miss him very much. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely, Bette Clare Theile McCloskey
November 6, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss Lori. I'll miss seeing your dad's sweet face at the annual gatherings. I'll especially miss his humor. I'm thinking of you and your family at this time(especially your mom).
Love, MaryLou
Marsha Weintraub-Molling
November 5, 2012
Dear Mary -
Words are so futile at a time like this but if it is of any comfort to know that others hurt for you - it is so here. May be sweet memories of your beloved husband Bob bring you solace in the days and years to come. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Marsha Weintraub Molling & Richard Molling
November 5, 2012
Dear Clerkin Family, Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
Arlene Gibel
Nancy Rabidoux
November 5, 2012
Michele
I am keeping you all in my thoughts. Live knowing how much he taught you on how to be a great mom to maggie. Pass on your traditions to her. It will keep him alive in your hearts forever. Nancy Fee Rabidoux
Her Papa!!
Beth Smutz
November 5, 2012
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