Dennis A. Yates, II

Dennis A. Yates, II obituary, Maple Shade, NJ

Dennis A. Yates, II

Dennis Yates, II Obituary

Visit the Mark C. Tilghman Funeral Home, LLC - Maple Shade website to view the full obituary.

Dennis A. Yates, II of Vineland passed away peacefully on Friday February 14, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 54 years of age. Born in Camden on March 9, 1970 to Joan Yates and the late Dennis Yates. Dennis grew up in Maple Shade and resided in West Berlin for 20 years before moving to Vineland over a year ago. He was employed as a printer for Package and Graphics in Berlin, NJ and was a former volunteer member of the Independent Fire Company of Maple Shade and West Berlin Fire Company. Dennis was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and the Philadelphia Eagles. He loved spending time with his family and adored his grandchildren. 

Beloved husband of 25 years to Jennifer Yates (nee Patterson), loving father of Elizabeth (Frank) Riggins and Victoria Yates, dear son of Joan (the late Dennis) Yates, loving son-in-law of Diane and William Kraemer, Patrick Patterson, cherished brother of Shannon (Colin) Broecker and adoring grandfather of Travis and Scarlett Riggins.

Friends and Relatives are invited to his viewing and visitation with his family on Saturday, February 22nd 9 - 11:30 AM at the MARK C. TILGHMAN FUNERAL HOME, 38 N. Forklanding Road, Maple Shade, NJ. Funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jennifer Yates to offset medical and funeral expenses.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Mark C. Tilghman Funeral Home, LLC - Maple Shade

38 N. Forklanding Road, Maple Shade, NJ 08052-2630

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