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Robert Eaton Obituary
PITTSTON — Robert Eaton, 90, passed away March 29, 2015, at Aspen Healthcare Center. He was born in Yatesville.
Mr. Eaton joined the CCC Camp in Washington, D.C., during World War II. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years. He received training at Parris Island, South Carolina, and advanced training in New River, North Carolina. He served in the 3rd Marine Division, Guadalcanal. During World War II, Mr. Eaton served in Guam and the Battle of Iwo Jima. He received several combat ribbons with battle stars. After World War II, he joined the U.S. Air Force and retired in 1969 with 20 years of service.
After his military retirement, he worked for the U.S. Civil Service in roads and grounds at Fort Dix, retiring in 1989. He served as a volunteer for many years with outdoor recreation at Fort Dix. Mr. Eaton was a member of the Fort Dix Rod and Gun Club, and a member of the VFW (national and Dupont).
He was also a member of the Polish National Catholic Church, Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
He enjoyed spending a great deal of time fishing at the Lake of the Woods, Fort Dix.
Mr. Eaton was preceded in death by his mother and father, Robert and Bertha Eaton, Yatesville; his wife of 58 years, Irene, who passed away in 2003; and a sister, Ellen Jane Nierodzik.
He is survived by his daughter, Nancy, Browns Mills, New Jersey; brothers, LeRoy Eaton, Elmhurst Township, Edgar Eaton, Spring Brook Township; a sister, Sally Smallcomb, Spring Brook Township; brothers-in-law, Edward Marchak, Plains Township, and John Marchak (Marlene), Delaware, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Eaton is also survived by his beloved pets, Abbey, his cat whom he loved so much; dogs, Nelly and Molly; and Pooky, a cockatiel.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Mother of Sorrows Polish National Catholic Church, 212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont. Military honors will be provided by the Dupont VFW, Post 4909. Interment will follow in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Polish National Catholic Church, 2300 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648; or to the Burlington County Animal Shelter, 35 Academy Drive, Westampton, NJ 08060.
Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.
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Robert Read
November 4, 2020
its me again Bob. Robert read , just telling you your a great hero to our country miss you Bob.
Robert Read
March 27, 2020
I didnt know Bob very long, but long enough to know he was a tru american hero in my eyes. miss you my friend, and Nancy , hope your doing well. Robert Read.
Robert Read
March 27, 2020
Its me again Bob, your country buffet talking buddy. Boy do I miss those days, Bob was like a talking piece of marine corps history, I wish he was my neighbor , so we could talk all the time. I just cant say enough good things about you. wish you were hear,I will never forget you. Robert Read.
Robert Read
March 27, 2019
I have a picture of Bob on island Iwo Jima. this is a classic I will keep forever, it was a honor to be your friend Bob and I will never forget you . I just wish we could have had more time to talk, Good by my buddy, Robert Read.
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tyrone bush
April 9, 2015
With the deepest sympathies, for the loss of someone whom became close at heart for a short period of time,"my prayers and condolences goes out to Nancy Eaton at this time and in the days ahead".
Robert Read
April 4, 2015
Robert Eaton is a true american hero in my eyes, I will miss him greatly, R.I.P my USMC friend.
April 4, 2015
To the family and friends of or Robert Eaton, my condolences on your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time and give you more strength as each day passes.
DVS
April 3, 2015
You have my condolences. I am sorry for
your great loss, the pain of losing a loved
one can be unbearable. It is comforting to
know that God will one day put a end to
death and we will be able to see our loved
Ones again. May the God
of all comfort be with you during this
difficult time.
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