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Robert Gering Obituary
AGE: 87 • Rahway
Robert B Gering,87, a lifelong resident of Rahway passed away July 9, 2017 in Clark, NJ.
He was employed as a meter reader by the Rahway Water Department for 37 years before retiring in 1992.
Bob was a communicant of St. Mary's RC Church, Rahway where he was a member of the Holy Name Society and served as an usher for many years. He was a 4th Degree member of Rahway Council #1146 Knights of Columbus where he was Past Grand Knight (PGK) and Past Faithful Navigator (PFN).
Mr. Gering was a Korean War Veteran serving in the US Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Post #5, Rahway, Mulvey Ditmar Post #681 VFW, Rahway and the Joseph F Dietz Division of the Catholic War Veterans. He was also a member of the Tin Can Sailors.
Bob was a member of the Rahway Retired Men's Club.
His volunteer comradery and sense of humor were much appreciated by all who knew him.
Surviving is his sister Carolyn Gering and his nephews and their wives: Robert Gering and Margaret and David Gering and Bernadette and great nephews Sean and Vincent Gering.
Services will be held on Monday July 17, 2017 at 9:00 AM in the Pettit-Davis Funeral Home 371 West Milton Ave Rahway thence to St. Mary's RC Church where his funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clark. Visiting will be Sunday 1-5 PM.
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July 16, 2017
Our Uncle Bob was a very funny guy who had a big heart. Nobody embodied the spirit of Santa Claus like he did! An active member of many Catholic and community organizations, he volunteered with kindness to bring cheerfulness to others.
Uncle Bob LOVED jokes! We never knew anyone who delighted in a mischievous birthday card more than Uncle Bob. He loved the adventures of King Kong, Hercules, Bonanza, and the Mets. He was amused by his cats, calling them by his pet names like "the Governor" and "Buffy O'Meowski".
Uncle Bob had great respect for the institutions and spirit of church and state. He read at least two newspapers every day, and had an incredible memory for people, politics, and sports. We cherish memories of times spent in recent years playing trivia games and listening to him talk about his Navy life, Rahway, his family, his cats and his politics.
Uncle Bob deeply loved his family, his parents, older brother, nephews and great nephews, and especially his beloved sister, Carol. He had time for everyone.
We will miss Uncle Bob, and will never forget him. We can see his smile and hear his laughter as we write this. The joy and the love that was Uncle Bob live on in our hearts and in our memories.
Uncle Bob, may you rest in peace in the presence of our Lord.
Bob, Margaret, Sean and Vincent
July 12, 2017
From Aurora Caravan#55
All the members send their condolences
to the Gering family. RIP Bob
Andy Ross
July 11, 2017
My condolences to Bob's Family. He was a good guy and friend from Rahway. RIP.
George Malsam
July 11, 2017
We shared Memorial Day Parade and Veterans Day activities for many years for the Rahway Veterans Central Committee. He was always there for veterans.
Good memories for a Tin Can Sailer.
gladys krasse
July 11, 2017
bob was an important part of the class of 1949, rahway high school.....he always had a smile & greeting when you'd meet him.
he was known to be the 1st to respond to our class reunion invitations....
my prayers go out to carol & the family.....
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