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Grover Erb Obituary

ERB-Grover Rae, 82, of Port St. Lucie, FL died September 29 due to complications of Alzheimers disease. He was born in Queens, NY, eldest son of Grover Cleveland and Martha (Rae) Erb. He attended John Adams High School and New York University School of Business. He was president of the Pop Warner Football League and an avid tennis player and golfer. He served in the Air Force during WWII as Staff Sergeant, 76th Trooper Carrier Squadron in the European Theater Operation. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and a Presidental Unit Citation. He was Senior Vice President of The Williams & Wells Co of New York City until retirement in 1989. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth (Bette) Erb of Port St. Lucie, FL, three daughters Betteanne Comerford of Edmond, OK, Nancy Rae Erb of Levittown, NY and Amy Jo Dunstan of New Canaan, CT, seven grandchildren, a brother Wilbur Erb of Seaford, NY, many nieces and nephews. Inurnment services will be held at 11AM Thursday, Oct. 12 at Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Aycock Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie, FL.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 11, 2006.

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Kenneth Erb

September 29, 2020

I cherish the memories of myself and my Uncle Grover playing golf and tennis and our cocktails afterward talking and solving the problems of the world. RIP Uncle. You earned it.
Love,
Your nephew Kenny

Kenneth Erb

October 11, 2006

Uncle Grover,
May you rest in peace. Always know that you were like a 2nd father to me. Thanks for all the days of golf and tennis and sharing a cocktail or 2 afterwards. Until we meet again.
Love Always,
Your nephew,
Kenneth

Alice & Don Cain

October 11, 2006

Peace be with you

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