Robert D. Bernath

Robert D. Bernath, 55, of Toms River, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at home. Born in Toms River, he was a lifelong resident of Toms River. Robert was vice president of United Supply, Toms River since 1987 and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church, Toms River. He was also a veteran of the United States Navy.

Predeceased by his mother, Catherine Bernath, he is survived by his wife, Sheila of 18 years; his children, Daniel and his wife Jacquelyn of Beachwood, Brianna Gorneau and her husband Ron of Absecon, Tyler, Alyssa and Robert all of Toms River; his father, Daniel Bernath and his wife Jacquie of Ft. Myers, Fla.; his sister, Robbin Hart and her husband Andy of Bay City, MI. He is also survived by three loving grandchildren, Thomas, Ryan and Sophia.

Visiting will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 at the Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St., Toms River. A Mass to celebrate Robert's life will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 685 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Donations to Meridian Hospice South, 80 Nautilus Dr., Manahawkin, NJ 08050 would be greatly appreciated. Family and friends are invited to send tributes to the family by visiting www.andersonandcampbell.com.