Suddenly, Dec. 15, 2013. A retired United States Marine Corps Master Sergeant. Beloved husband of 50 years to Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Andrew), loving father of Robert J. Jr. "Bob" (Michelle) and Gerald "Jerry", Pop to RJ and Haylee, he is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday eve. 6 to 9 P.M. and Saturday 9 to 10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Funeral Mass, 11:15 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church. Int. private. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675