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Robert Gertz Obituary

GERTZ, Robert E. "Bob" Of Ipswich formerly of Everett, December 7, 2011, at 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Josephine F. (Kelley) Gertz. Loving father of Robert E. Gertz, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, Susan Dooley of Chelmsford, Pamela Soucy of Hudson, NH, David Gertz of Everett, Maryjo Roberts of Bellingham, Anne Kane of Stoughton, and Julieanne Williams of Tyngsboro. Loving father in law of Mary Gertz, Kevin Dooley, Mark Roberts, and Dennis Kane. He is also survived by 13 loving grandchildren. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral at the Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel, 302 Elm St, Everett, on Monday, December 12th, at 10 am, followed by interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday at the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, EVERETT from 4-8pm. Bob was a US Army Korean War Veteran. He was a professional artist and a member of both Newburyport and Haverhill Art Association. In his memory donations may be made to American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For directions and online guest book visit jfwardfuneralhome.com JF Ward Funeral Home (617) 387-3367

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2011.

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December 13, 2011

We always enjoyed meeting up with Bob at the Newburyport Art Assocation and the group of 10 which he painted with. His works were a great addition to NAA. He will be missed by us all. A wondeful watercolor artist and gentleman.
Marge and Skip Motes, Newburyport, MA

Nicholas Roberts

December 12, 2011

Dear Grampy,

You were truly an example to look up to. You did everything you wanted to in your spectacular 83 years of joyous life. your soul and spirit were as beautiful as your paintings and you will be sorrowfully missed by all who ever met you. Merry Christmas-to you, Nanny, Jesus and God!

Tricia McDonough

December 12, 2011

Dear Julie, to you and your family, my deepest sympathies. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Dahlberg

December 12, 2011

To Bob's family and closest friends, you were so fortunate to have this good , kind soul in your lives.
Bob's works and history will live on @ the Newburyport Art Associations.
Bob's sweet smile will be missed.

Patti Schiappa

December 11, 2011

With deepest sympathy and sincere condolences.

The Schiappa Family

Laura Dooley

December 10, 2011

Thank you to everyone who has supported our family throughout this time and cared for our grandfather throughout his life. My brother and I and our 11 cousins will miss him but always remember and be thankful for his love and support in our lives.

barbara roberts

December 10, 2011

Dearest Gertz Family,
What an honor to have known such a holy soul. He was a gentle man in the true sense of the word. His art depicted the beauty and graciousness of his being.and reflected the wonder that was his life. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and true man - one of the greatest generation, to be sure. His presence in our family - and in the world - will be greatly missed. He was truly remarkable. God bless you all. Our thoughts, prayers and most heart-felt sympathies are with you all. Barbara and Lynda Roberts, Watertown, Ma

Pascale Ngirumpatse

December 9, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

American Heart Association

December 9, 2011

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Annie Kane

December 9, 2011

No kinder soul, father, husband, uncle, friend... Humor, understanding and talent were only a small portion of who our DAD is... He will be missed but remembered fondly by all who knew him.

December 9, 2011

I salute your veteran. My condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.

Frank and Deb Raymond

December 9, 2011

Dear Sue, Kevin, Laura Ryan and all of the family, Our deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of your Dad, he was such a sweet, kind lovable person as his family members, he will be missed by all. Love and Blessings, The Raymond Family

Julie Williams

December 8, 2011

Always in our hearts.
-Julie, Jake & Tim

Dave Williams

December 8, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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