Obituary of Dr. Robert Emmett Fahringer

Dr. Robert E. Fahringer, 93, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2015. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 217 Prospect St., South Orange on Sat, Oct 17th at 10:30 AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, E. Hanover. Visitation will be held at Preston Funeral Home 153 South Orange Ave, South Orange on Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice at https://secure2.convio.net/tch/site/SPageNavigator/donate.html, or the charity of your choice. He was a graduate of Rutgers University and Temple University School of Dentistry. He practiced dentistry for 35 years in Irvington and Roseland, New Jersey. For 20 years he was the owner of The Stuft Shirt Restaurant in South Orange, New Jersey. As a Major in the Army Air Corps (Air Force) during WWII, he was a Navigator in the South Pacific. Doc was a member of Upper Montclair CC in Clifton, New Jersey, PGA Golf Club of Saint Lucie West, Florida, and the American Dental Association and its affiliates. Also known as "Beeka," he was devoted to his family and friends; he volunteered for many years at The Museum of Golf and golf tournaments; he was an avid golfer who also enjoyed watching football. Doc was always interested in reading about historic events. He was a well loved, generous man with a great sense of fun and humor. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Theresa A. Fahringer; sister, Dorothy Hedenus; sons, Robert E. III and wife Joanne and Dr. Donald and wife Lorena; grandchildren Robert Emmett IV and wife Rachel, Phillip, Donnie, Christopher, Adrian and wife Sue, Shana; great-grandchildren, Robert E. V, Eva Marie, Anessa, Renzo, Jaiden, Isaiah and Alex, and great-great grandchild, Josiah; as well as many caring and loving nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by his parents, Mary Fahringer Berry and Robert E. Fahringer; sister, Marion Cruitt; and daughters, Robin and Lisa Fahringer.