Obituary of Robert F. Mercer

Robert F. Mercer, 73, of Rockaway, passed away Monday, October 10th, 2011 at Saint Clares Hospital, Denville. Robert was born in Chatham and has been a resident of Rockaway Township since 1966. He is a Parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, Rockaway. He is a Professor at Boonton High School, Boonton, and retired in 2000 after 40 years. He currently is a Professor of English at County College of Morris. Member of N.J.E.A. (NJ Education Association). Survived by his daughter Cheryl Farbanish and husband Brian; three granddaughters Amanda, Lauren, and Olivia; his sister Judy Wycall and husband Tom. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife Carolyn in 2008. Visitation Friday, October 14th, 2011, 3 - 5 & 7 - 9 PM at Tuttle Funeral Home, 272 State Route 10 West, Randolph (www.tuttlefh.com). Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church (973-627-0422), 63 E. Main Street, Rockaway, at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 15th, 2011. Interment will follow at St. Cecilia Cemetery, Rockaway. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.