ROBERT C. MENZ

MENZ, ROBERT C. - of Cape May, passed away suddenly on September 3, 2012. Bob was born in Wildwood on March 23, 1931. He was the loving husband of 52 years to Darcy M. Menz, who predeceased him in June 2004. Bob was a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. For many years, Bob and his family owned and operated the Marquis de Lafayette Hotel, the Top of the Marq and the Gold Whale Restaurants in Cape May. Since 1986, the Menz family has operated the Inn of Cape May and Aleathea's Restaurant. Bob resided in Cape May and spent the winters in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Bob is survived by daughters, Beth Eastman and Thea Peterson; son, Derwin "Duck" (and Carol) Menz; his grandchildren, Keri (and Terk) Gindville, Tai (and Julie) Menz, Ami Menz, Cody Menz, Phil Peterson and Tori Peterson; great grandson, Gavin Gindville and great grand-daughter, Piper Menz. A memorial service will be held on Thursday (September 13th) at 12:30PM at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 702 Seashore Road, Erma where friends will be received from 11AM until 12:30PM. Interment will be private in Tabernacle Cemetery, Erma. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated and can be made to Cape May Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 375, Cape May, NJ 08204. Bob will be greatly missed by his family, his many friends, and co-workers. "We don't yet see things clearly…but it won't be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright…" 1 Corinthians 13:12 (the Message) (Spilker Funeral Home, Cape May) info and condolences: www.spilkerfuneralhome.com