Obituaries
New Milford Man Dies Suddenly, Fundraiser Set Up To Help His Dad
Robert Grace was 61 when he suddenly died May 9. His family is asking for help in caring for his elderly father.
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NEW MILFORD, NJ — The family of a borough man who died suddenly recently is asking for help in caring for his elderly father.
Robert Grace, 61, died May 9 at his home, his obituary states. He was head custodian for 31 years for the Emerson Board of Education.
Due to his sudden passing, Grace's family has set up a GoFundMe page asking for help with funeral costs and to provide care to his elderly father, William. The family hopes to raise $8,000.
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Grace was predeceased by his mother, Evelyn and sister, Kathleen Manson. Besides his father, he is survived by in-laws, nieces, nephews, and many longtime friends.
A graveside service is Saturday at 1 p.m. at George Washington Memorial Park, 234 Paramus Road, in Paramus.
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