Published in Star-Ledger on Oct. 6, 2019
Newark, NJ

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Robert Lake Metzger
Navy veteran and professional in electronics engineering field, 'he loved
exploring and lived to take care of his family,' 81 Mr. Robert (Bob)
Lake Metzger, age 81, passed away at his Verona, N.J., home on Friday,
Sept. 20, 2019.

A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Bob specialized in electronics engineering. He
was employed by Tung-Sol Electric, Foster Wheeler Corp., Verona Getty,
and Sun Chemical Corp.

Bob was born in Philadelphia, Pa., to Reinhardt Voorhees Metzger and Agnes 
Kearney Lake. He was raised in North Caldwell, N.J.; attended Grover Cleveland 
High School, and majored in Physics at Gettysburg College. He was also a
member of the volunteer West Essex Rescue Squad.  Bob was best known for his
friendly manner, sense of humor, genuine interest in people, eagerness to
help anyone in need, and mostly, love and pride for his family. He lived to
take care of his wife and daughters, grabbed every opportunity to spend time
with his beloved grandchildren, and loved socializing with and helping his
co-workers and neighbors. Bob had mechanical ingenuity and was an astronomy
enthusiast. He loved exploring and discussing anything related to science or
history. He was also an avid runner who competed in several major marathons.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Judith Marton Metzger; 
his loving children, Fay Smith (Sean), Kathy Davis (George), Deborah Mulvey
(Jim); and his adoring grandchildren, Samantha, Christina, James, and Hayley;
as well as his brother, Frank Metzger of Illinois. He was predeceased by
his sisters, Anne and Carol.

A memorial visitation will be held at the Paul Ippolito-Dancy Memorial, 9 
Smull Ave., Caldwell, N.J., on Thursday, Oct, 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Funeral
Mass will be held at St. Catherine of Siena, Cedar Grove, N.J., on Friday,
Oct. 11, at 10 a.m., followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in
East Hanover, N.J. Condolences may be sent to www.ippolitofuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be gratefully accepted by the West
Essex Rescue Squad, 642 Bloomfield Ave., West Caldwell, N.J. 07006.

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