William G. Lambert

William G. Lambert

AGE: 74 ? Brick

William G. Lambert, 74, of Brick, passed away on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at Ocean Medical Center, after a brief illness. Mr. Lambert was born in Elizabeth, and lived there until moving to Brick in 2000. He was a Warehouse Worker at Fleming Co., Rahway, for many years, before retiring. He was a patriot, who was very proud of his service in the U.S. Air Force, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Hillside. He enjoyed attending Lakewood Blue Claws games, as well as watching his favorite sports on TV, including the Devils, Giants, Mets, and Jimmy Johnson and Jeff Gordon of Nascar. But his favorite team to cheer for was his grandchildren's team, the Brick Dragons. Mr. Lambert was known for his collection of ball caps from his favorite teams, and was rarely seen not wearing one.

Mr. Lambert was predeceased by his parents, John and Bertha (Nilles) Lambert, as well as his brothers, Jack and Robert, He is survived by his wife, Connie (Herman) and their daughters, Denise Kieslor and her husband, Mark, of Brick, and Brick Police Officer Candace Lambert, and Dave May, of Toms River. In addition, he is survived by his three grandchildren, MarkAnthony, Brittany, and Brandon Kieslor; his sisters, Beverly Vezeris, of California, and Betty Ann Klingel, of Englishtown. And Mr. Lambert will also be missed by many other relatives and friends, as well as his four-legged pals, Bacardi and Dakota.

Visitation will be held at O'Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick, on Monday, January 31, 2011, from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Dominic's Church, Brick, on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at 9 A.M. Final Committal services, with military honors, will follow at the chapel at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River. For further information or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.