Obituary of Manuel Robles

Manuel Robles Sr., 82, of Port Colden section of Washington Township, NJ, died Monday, March 10, 2008 in Warren Hospital. Born: January 6, 1926 in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Clemente & Maria Robles. Personal: His wife, the late Anna Soto, were married for 44 years when she passed away in 2002. He was a machine operator for American National Can Co. Washington, retiring in 1988 after 38 years of service. He was also a carrier for the Easton Express Times for 25 Years. He worked for Maxwell Farms in Changwater. He was very proud of his Rose & vegetable gardens which he shared with all his neighbors. He resided in Port Colden for 41 years. Memberships: Manuel was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Washington. Survivors: 3 sons Manuel J. of Phillipsburg, Robert & his wife Carol of Walnutport, PA. Walter A. and his wife Diane of East Stroudsburg, 3 daughters Eida Garcia and her fiance Wilfredo Huertas of Phillipsburg, Norma Kabisch and her husband Robert "Butch" of Port Colden, Diane Diaz and her husband Gerardo of Easton. 3 brothers Sixto of Phillipsburg, Cristobal of Lares, Puerto Rico, Miguel of San Sebastian, Puerto Rico. 2 sisters Angelita Velez of Chicago, IL; Blanca Robles-Alicea of San Sebastian, Puerto Rico. 11 grandchildren & 7 Great grandchildren. His Cockatiel Rocky and his dog Snow PREDECEASED: a son Mathew 1969, and a granddaughter Valerie 1988. and 8 Brothers Services: Mass of Christian burial will be Friday at 10 am with Father Blaise Baran officiating at St. Joseph Church 200 Carlton Ave. Washington, NJ 07882. Call on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM in the Warren Hills Memorial Home 234 W. Washington Ave, Washington, NJ 07882. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Washington. Memorial: may be made to Washington Emergency Squad 100 Belvidere Ave Washington, NJ 07882 OR AlS Foundation 27001 Agoura Road Suite 150 Calabasas Hills, CA 91301-5104