Robert A. Vetesy Obituary

Robert A. Vetesy, 82, of Fords entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a Memorial Gathering on Saturday, January 15 from 2 - 4 pm at the Walter Johnson Funeral Home, 803 Raritan Road, Clark. To offer condolences, please visit http://www.walterjohnsonfh.com

Robert was born in Coopers, West Virginia to William and Mary (McKavish) Vetesy. He proudly served his country in the Marines. He lived in Colonia for 67 years, then Pennsylvania for 3 years, prior to moving to Fords 2 years ago.

Robert was a Millwright Mechanic/Expeditor at Lockheed Electronics of Watchung for many years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #102 of Linden. He enjoyed carpentry work and building homes in his early years. He also enjoyed collecting cars and working on them, fishing, barbeques and cookouts with his family, spending time with his dog "Danny Boy" and especially talking to people.

Robert was predeceased by his beloved wife Gayle (Donahue) Vetesy and his sister Betty Vetesy. He is survived by his children, Sharon Pisano and her husband Chris, Denise Vetesy, Robert Vetesy II and Scott Vetesy and his wife Kristin; his cherished grandchildren, Anthony, Danielle, Samantha, Leigh-Anne, Aiden and Taylor; his sister Shirley Wildgust and his brother William Vetesy, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to Menlo Park Vetereans Memorial Home, 132 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 3013, Edison, NJ 08818.