Richard Faller

Mr Richard Faller

AGE: 73 • Atlantic Highlands

Richard "Slim" Faller age 73, of Atlantic Highlands died peacefully with his family by his side Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. He is the son of the late Karl and the late Margaret (Albers) Faller. He received Honorable discharge from the United States Army in 1964 as well as the Army National Guard in 1976 and was a member of NJ American Legion post 141. Richard was a dedicated and compassionate teacher of Electricity for Monmouth County Vocational School as well as Union and Ocean County Community Colleges. He was employed as an Electrical Sub Code Official for the Township of Old Bridge NJ before retiring in 2003. He continued assisting with electrical inspections for Middletown Township until 2013.

Richard was raised as a Master Mason in 1971 and continued active involvement with Monmouth Lodge No. 172 F. & A.M. and continued through the ranks of Freemasonry with the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite 32nd degree as well as being a Shriner.

Richard held many titles within the ancillary bodies of the Masonic fraternal organization most notably Past Grand Commander, Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, NJ and was a recipient of the Knights Templar Cross of Honor. He was also a strong supporter and member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapt. 251.

Richard was committed to many organizations within Atlantic Highlands most notably the Lions Club; Christmas Make a Wish organization; Emergency Management Response team and Volunteer First Aid Squad as well as assisted with many programs associated with the Atlantic Highlands Friends of the Library.

Richard is survived by Gerda, his loving wife of 47 years; two daughters, Larissa Faller (partner Bill Little) and Ingrid Egnot (husband Ron Egnot) as well as one granddaughter, Julia Egnot; three brothers and one sister;Claus Faller, Werner Faller, Karl-Heinz Faller and Lucia Stabnau and many nieces and nephews.

Richard's commitment, dedication and desire to help others is a testament to how he lived his life. He was known by many and a cherished friend to all. He will be missed, but his legacy will live on.

The Cremation Services were held privately.

Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday at John P. Condon Funeral Home LLC, 804 St. Hwy. #36, Leonardo.

The family will receive their friends 1-3 Sunday, Feb 23,2014 at John P. Condon Funeral Home LLC, 804 St. Hwy. #36, Leonardo, NJ.

In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made in memory of Richard (Slim) to the Monmouth Lodge No.172 Charitable Trust fund. Checks should be payable to Monmouth Lodge with Charitable Trust indicated in the memo and mailed to Monmouth Lodge No.172 F.& A.M, 14 E.Garfield Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716.