Herbert Dreyer

Herb Dreyer, aged 86, passed away peacefully on November 9. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Herb was raised in Hoboken, NJ, by his parents with four brothers.

After graduating St. Michael’s High School in Union City, NJ, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps along with two lifelong friends and served honorably. His years as a Marine took him to South Carolina then Naples, Italy, and finally Virginia.

He married Mary Anne Kelly in 1964 in West New York, NJ. They raised two sons, Christopher and Daniel. Later, Herb was thrilled to be a grandfather to Emily and Matthew. The family lived in Bogota, NJ, for 38 years, before retiring to Stratford, CT.

Herb happily taught middle school in Paramus, NJ, for more than 35 years.

In addition to his family and country, Herb found joy in his NY Giants (sometimes), ice cream, the UConn women’s basketball team, woodworking, traveling, and scouting.

In his later years Herb battled Parkinson’s disease. He lived his final years at the Allegro in Harrington Park, NJ. Many thanks to the teams at Allegro and Emerson Health and Rehabilitation Center for their respect, kindness and gentle care.

One of his brothers described Herb as “a man of integrity.” He was indeed.

Services held privately. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research @ michaeljfox.org/donate or the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation @ toysfortots.org/donate.