Robert J. Clerkin

Robert J. Clerkin, 75, of Island Heights passed away on Oct. 29, 2012 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Aberdeen before moving to Island Heights in 1994. Robert was employed by Colgate Palmolive in Jersey City as a logistics manager for 40 years, retiring in 1993. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church in Toms River. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family at the shore, especially with his grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Margaret Clerkin. Surviving are his beloved wife of 54 years Mary (Geraghty) Clerkin; his loving children, Barbara Clerkin and her companion Bernie Federici of Long Island, NY, Diane Moss and her husband John of IN, Robert Clerkin and his wife Rebecca of NH, Lori Clerkin of Aberdeen, Beth Smutz and her husband Paul of Island Heights and Michele Mazmanian and her husband Mark of MA; his brother David L. Clerkin of NJ; sister Mary Elizabeth McTaggart of NJ; his cherished grandchildren Ryan, Connor, Katie, John Michael, Samantha and Maggie; and caring nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2012, at Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St. Toms River. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 685 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Cremation will be private. Donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, 685 Hooper Ave., Toms River NJ 08753 or the St. Vincent de Paul Society at the church in Robert’s memory. Condolences may be made by visiting www.andersonandcampbell.com.