Gerard J. Tigue Sr., 83, of Sparta, NJ passed away on January 3, 2019. Gerard was born in Pittson, PA and lived most of his life in Sparta, NJ. He was a member of the Hopatcong and Sparta Seniors club. Gerard was predeceased by his beloved wife Patricia of 54 years. He is survived by his son Gerard Tigue Jr. and his wife Angel, his daughter Kim Redshaw and her husband Rich, his grandchildren RJ, Jerry, Cagney, Shelley, Jerry, John, KJ and 9 loving great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 7, 2019 from 3 – 7PM at Goble Funeral Home 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 10AM at St. Kateri Church, 427 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Sparta Township, NJ 07871. Interment will follow at North Hardyston Cemetery in Hamburg.