Obituary of Gerald F. Barlow

Gerald F. Barlow, Sr. 82, of Toms River , formerly of Lakehurst , NJ died Friday, October 29, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Barlow was Vice President of Operations for Harry M. Stevens, Inc, in Cranbury , NJ for 27 years, retiring in 1991. At age 14 he ran away from St. Johns Orphanage in Brooklyn , NY , and joined the Navy in 1943 at the age of 15 and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1964. He had served aboard the USS Wasp during World War II and had also served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Mr. Barlow was a member of the Retired Officers Association and the U.S. Navy Memorial Fleet Reserve. He was also a member of AARP. Gerald was predeceased by his brother Harold and three sisters, Bernice Klug, Beverly Mazza and Lorraine Waller Born in Brooklyn, he lived in Mt. Holly moving to Toms River in 1973. He is survived by: His wife of 64 years, Beverly Barlow Four Sons: Jerry and his wife Marie Bob and his wife Anabelle Wayne and his wife Terri Dave and his wife Rita Two Daughters: Sandi Barlow Diane Peslak and her husband Andy 11 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren Visitation will be held Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave. , Toms River . Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30am Wednesday at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 1674 Old Freehold Road , Toms River . Burial with full military honors will follow at the Brig, General William Doyle Memorial Cemetery , Arneytown , NJ . In lieu of flowers, contributions to SolAmor Hospice, 1415, Suite 203 , Toms River, NJ 08753. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.kedzfuneralhome.com.