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ROBERT F. LACH
AGE: 79 TOMS RIVER
Robert F. Lach, 79, of Toms River, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Mr. Lach owned and operated Lach Service Center, Newark. He was a member of the Manasquan Elks and served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. Mr. Lach was born in Newark and lived in Maplewood prior to moving to Toms River in 1985.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Kicky) Marinelli; three sons, Robert Lach Jr. of Orange, Richard Marinelli of Point Pleasant, and Anthony Marinelli of Toms River; two daughters, Linda Belott of Warren, and Robin Lach of Toms River; two brothers, Joseph Lach Jr. of Florida, and Frank Lach of Fairfield; one sister, Betty Coburn of Florida; and eight grandchildren, Dana, Nicole, Matthew, Anthony, Erika, Nicholas, Emily, and Jaiden.
Visiting hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, with a funeral service at 8:30 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick. Cremation will be private.
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John Maltese
November 13, 2009
Big Bob...a great friend to me in the 70's and 80's. Unfortunetly lost touch with him over the years but will always remember the great times at the Tara bar on 18th Ave. A good friend who would give you the shirt off his back. I thank him for his friendship and my condolences to JoAnn and family.
Jennifer Conrad
November 12, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do let me know. Love You guys.
Donna Faria Price
November 11, 2009
BIG BOB.....sorry for your loss. He is one of the finer 18th Avenue Icons -now a memory. I will always remember him and his pipe! And, that dry sense of humor!
My sympathy to JoAnne and the children.
Alison "Barstool" Gomes
November 11, 2009
I have the fondest memories of your father, at your home in Maplewood. There were many great times shared with your family. And my prayers go out to all of you
November 11, 2009
first i want to say i am so sorry for your lose. he was a great man and will be missed. i am so blessed to have meet him and your family. we had alot of good times together. if there is anything i can do for you guys let me know. love always Lisa Tamburri (Bloomfield,NJ)
lisa tamburri
November 11, 2009
first i want to say i am so sorry for your lose. he was a great man and will be missed. i am so blessed to have meet him and your family. we had alot of good times together. if there is anything i can do for you guys let me know. love always
Diana Marks
November 11, 2009
I am so so sorry for your loss..You are all in my prayers and thoughts. Your father was a great man and he will be missed.
Love & regards
Diana Marks
Richard Marinelli
November 10, 2009
I would like to let all who visit this book know that my father was a great man and I loved him very much. He will be missed and always thought off. I pray for my mother and my youngest sister Robin, may there hearts find peace and comfort and may we all always remember "BIG BOB"
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