Somers,  Robert W.

Robert W. Somers, 80 , died  12/26/08 peacefully in  Heath Village, Washington Township, (Morris Co.), NJ.  Robert lived in  Heath Village for 4 years and was born in Haddonfield, NJ on 11/05/28.

Husband/Wife of: Patricia (Fenrich) Somers, his beloved wife of 56 years

Son/Daughter of: late Cyril B. and Grace (Murch) Somers

Survived By: Wife-Patricia Fenrich Somers, Heath Village
1 Son-David R. Somers, Saylorsburg, PA
1 Daughter-Jacqueline Somers and her husband Carlos Torrens, Bernardsville, NJ
2 Grandchildren-Sofia and Roberto Torrens
1 Brother-George M. Somers and his wife Catherine
1 Sister-Joan Somers, Summerville, SC.
2 Nieces and 1 Nephew
predeceased by 1 Brother-late Richard M. Somers

Occupation: Bob was a Sales Engineer and Consultant with Whitehead Brothers Sand Co., Singer Manufacturing Co. and General Foundry Co. until his retirement in 1998

Veteran Info: Bob served with honor and distinction as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Medal and the Purple Heart, all for valor during battles.

Additional Information:  Robert grew up in Maplewood, NJ and lived in Florham Park for many years until moving to Heath Village 4 years ago; he was a graduate of Columbia High School, Maplewood where he won two State Championships in swimming. He also attended Lehigh University.

Visitation: None scheduled at this time.

Services: A Memorial Service will be held at a future date.-

In Lieu of Flowers: No requests

Interment: Private