Robert F. Emerick Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert F. Emerick of Tinmouth, Vermont, born in Boonton, New Jersey, who passed away on June 29, 2024 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert F. Emerick to pay them a last tribute.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Robert's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Emerick, Sr. (Jack) and Pauline Brady-Emerick. He is survived by: his nieces, Julie Emerick (Ryan Story) and Kathy Emerick; his nephew Jack Emerick'; his great-nephews, Zephaniah Story and Jack Emerick; and his great-niece Natalie Emerick.
He served proudly as an MP in Vietnam, organized donations for the orphanages while there and achieved several medals of commendation. His love of Railroading (which was a family trait) landed him working for several different railroads, was on the TV show "Tomorrow" in 1975 for the "Blue Comet Special" and helped start the "Mainline Steam Foundation" with his brother Jack.
