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Robert Derkacs Obituary

VERNON ­- Robert J. Derkacs Jr., age 45, of Vernon, died on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016.
Born in Paterson, Robert was raised in Hawthorne and had lived in Vernon for the past 15 years. Robert worked as an electrician and foreman with Boz Electrical Contracting in Vernon and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local #102. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
Robert was the beloved son of Diane Derkacs, of Hawthorne, and the late Robert Derkacs Sr. (2010). Loving brother of Renee Healy and her husband, Tommy, of Hawthorne.
Funeral will depart at 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, from the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home, 557 Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne, for a 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Anthony R.C. Church, Hawthorne. Cremation will be private. Friends may visit at the funeral home today from 1-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, www.aspca.org.

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Published by The New Jersey Herald on Feb. 21, 2016.

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Debbie Barakat

February 24, 2016

Dear Renee, Diane, Tommy and Nana,
We still can't comprehend this awful tragedy.
You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you for anything. Many prayers are being sent your way.
Much Love,
Debbie & Mike Barakat

Charlie Galvano

February 23, 2016

My brother ... The memories are tattooed in my heart the rock climbing the mt biking etc
You were my bodi .... The man who taught me how to feel energy and ride it like a freight train
Rip "dog" ...........my brother

Bob and Linda ADAMS

February 23, 2016

We all up here at Bob's Collectables in Hamburg, NJ are devastated at the news of Rob's passing. He was never one to shirk a job or a responsibility. We always enjoyed his visits in the store. He will be sadly missed.
Bob and Linda Adams, Nick. Dan. Angela and Matt and all of your other friends of Bob's

Nancy Healy

February 20, 2016

Dear Renee, Diane and family - There are no words.... Please know that friends and family are with you. Use us at this time - for anything you need... God Bless.

Peggy Healy

February 20, 2016

Dear Renee and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May god look after Rob.
Love'
Peggy Healy

TIM McQuaid

February 20, 2016

Tough as nails on the outside. But we know the big giving Heart on the inside. My prayers to his Mom and Sister. R.I.P "DOG". TIM

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21

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1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Browning-Forshay Funeral Home - Hawthorne

557 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07507

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22

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557 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07507

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22

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Hawthorne, NJ

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