Richard A. Nerges

Richard A. Nerges, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, 76 years of age of Boynton Beach Florida passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2019, surrounded by family at the home of his daughter in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, April 12, 1943 in Trenton, New Jersey the son of the late Andrew K., and Margaret (Horvath) Nerges. He was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Regina Marie (Carpinona) Nerges in 2014; sisters, Gloria Banks, and Barbara Roucroft; infant brother, Andrew Kelly Nerges, Jr.. Surviving are; daughters, Margaret "Missy" Smith wife of Edward of Summit Hill; Shannon P. Perry of Summit Hill, Gina L. Schultz wife of Donnie of Winder, GA,; sons, Richard A. Nerges and his wife Stephanie of Langhorne, Robbie A. Nerges and his wife Leah of Lake Worth, FL,; sister, Linda Everett of Langhorne; 15 grand children; 12 great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews also survive Richard. A graduate of Pennsbury High School, Richard retired from Conrail having worked as a Conductor. He and his late wife where community activist's volunteering in local, homeless shelters, and churches. Richard, was a first res ponder to natural disaster that impacted his Florida community. Richard enjoyed dressing as Santa and visiting the elderly in local nursing homes. Richard was a member of the Maranatha Bible Church in Lakewood Florida. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Richard can be shared by visiting, www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com