Kermit Richard Zerby
February 21, 1946 ~ March 31, 2011
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Pastor Daniel Moore officiating.. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 8, 2011 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM.
Kermit Richard Zerby, 65, of Melbourne, FL, formerly of Lexington Park, MD died March 31, 2011 in Wuesthoff Hospice Care Center, Rockledge, FL. Born February 21, 1946 in Bellefonte, PA, he was the son of the late Henry W. and Margaret Delaney Zerby. Mr. Zerby was the loving husband of the late Mary Agnes Root Zerby whom preceded him in death on February 8, 2009. He is survived by his siblings David E. Zerby and Clair W. Zerby both from PA. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Neven Zerby. Mr. Zerby enlisted in the United States Navy in 1964 and served his country for 20 years before his retirement in 1984. During his enlistment he received the Vietnam service medal with five stars, meritorious unit commendation with one star, navy expeditionary medal, national defense service medal, and the armed forces expeditionary medal. He also attended Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, CA and received his Associates Degree in 1974. Mr. Zerby was employed for seven years by the National Technologies Associates until retiring for health reasons. He belonged to the Fleet Reserve, VFW, the Hollywood Patuxent Moose Lodge 2393, and the American Legion post 274 in Lusby, MD. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 8, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Pastor Daniel Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Bobby Hall, John Jordon, Tim O’Conner, Joe Zerby, John Cantwell and Ernest Bernich. Contributions in memory of Mr. Zerby may be made to the Hospice of St. Mary’s. P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD, 20650 and/or Mooseheart Child City & School Inc. c/o Patuxent Moose Lodge 2393, 23886 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood, MD 20636.
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“You will always be my brother-in-law. You will be deeply missed. I know you are with my sister in heaven reunited with eternal love,and everlasting peace.”
“Miss You.”
“”Those we love must someday pass beyond our present sight… must leave us and the world we know without their radiant light. But we know that, like a candle, their lovely light will shine to brighten up another place more perfect… more divine…. And in the realm of Heaven, where they shine so warm and bright, our loved ones live forevermore in God’s eternal light. ” Rest In Peace Uncle Kermit. “
“Truly a nice gentleman. He will meet many in heaven who have gone before him.”
“I met Kermit in 1975 when we were assigned to VXN-8 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. He was always a happy-go-lucky type of fellow that everybody liked and looked up to. I remember him best as the “Judge” at several Chief Petty Officer initiations at the old Chief’s Club at Pax. He had a knack of squeezing the “newbies” until they cried, “Uncle,” while at the same time he had the “old salts” in the audience rolling on the floor with laughter. Kermit will be missed by his “shipmates.” God bless you, Kermit.”
“A great man, a better friend. He will be missed. “
“Good friends…. we will miss you both but so glad you are together again.”
“May god always hold you close, we love and miss you.”
“We will miss you Kermit. It’s hard to lose a wonderful friend but we will always remember all the fun times all of us shared at Tahitian East and the CPO Club. We are blessed to have had you and Mary in our circle of friends. May you rest in peace together. Dick and Jackie Solomon “
“FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS SHIPMATE. “
“Rest in Peace Shipmate, may you always have fair winds and following seas as you enter the Lords Navy.”
“Your now with your beautiful bride Mary and many other good friends who I am sure are welcoming you with open arms. We will miss you in this world but know we will all meet up again sometime. May God Bless you and RIP. “
“Kermit and Mary are together in heaven dancing up a storm! Rest in peace Kermit!”
“God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered “come to me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. We will always have the memories and never forget you.”
“What a wonderful person and I know that he and Mary will reunite in heaven and continue the beautiful love they shared here on earth. May GOD bless the family during this time of loss.”
“You will always be in my heart and prayers.”
“KERMY I MISS YOU ALREADY. YOU WERE A GRUMPY OL’ BUGGER..BUT I LOVED YOU ANYWAY! SHIPS AHOY! MARY’S WAITING FOR YOU…”
“Kermit, I am going to miss you dearly. I know you are in Heaven with your bride and that big smile on your face. May you rest in peace Little Buddy! “
“You will be missed, but you are in a better place with Mary. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Kermit was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him. Life brings tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry, the smiles fade, but memories live on forever. “Our deepest sympathy.” Bobby Hall & Jennifer “
“Thanks for sharing a part of my life. I will not forget you. Rest in Peace “
“Kermit you will be missed by all who knew you. Your smile lit up every room you entered. May you and Mary rest in peace my friend.”
“Fair winds and following seas shipmate. Give Mary a hug.”
“My thoughts and prayers to Kermit’s family. What a wonderful man. Rest in peace Kermit as you are reunited with Mary.”
“Words can’t be put down on paper to describe the impact you had on my life. Since 1976 you and Mary had been part of our family and through every good time & bad time we all either celebrated together or helped each other get through it, together. Susan, Austin, Makayla and myself all know that we have another angel watching over us… Take care Shipmate”
“Kermit had a way of making me smile. Rest in peace Kermit and God Bless.”
“Farewell Shipmate, until we meet again.”
“We will always remember your service to our country and the good times we all shared through the years. We will always think of you when we see the P3’s coming back to Kadena AFB from their patrols. Always enjoyed visiting you and Aunt Mary in Maryland. Miss you! “
“Kermit, We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence We often speak your name. Now all we have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our Heart. Kermit, I will never forget going through the scavenger hunt at your house on my 16th birthday to eventually find a 1964 Mustang, painted primer blue and orange, in the garage and then to find out that the engine was in trunk and you and Dad were putting it together piece by piece!! Kermit, I love you and Mary and miss you both dearly. I’ll just bet that you are up in Heaven playing Liar’s Dice with Dad, Wayne and Mary and the PBR is steadily flowing!! God Bless you and may you have Fair Winds and Following Seas. All my love, Trac “
“Dearest Kermy, Thank you for being my new best friend. I’ll miss our 2 AM meetings reminiscing about T-28’s and their 8 carburetors and all the aircraft you knew inside and out. Here’s to you Buddy, Annie P.S. Safe Trip!”
“Fair Wind and following seas Master Chief.”
“Kermit, You will be remembered. Fairwell my friend. “
“Kermit, a great friend and shipmate. May God Bless you and Mary.”
“Kermit we already miss you; Thanks for always being there for us. We have shared so many laughs and deep sighs. You truly are the best of the best. Hug Mary for us. Much love always, Becky and Jack”
“Fair winds and following seas. May we meet again where Mary can provide us with “adult” supervision.”
“Rest in Peace, Master Chief! “
“Uncle GooGoo – we will miss you so much and we hope you give Aunt MeMe a big hug and kiss from us. WATASH – we will miss all the laughter and memories you have given to our family. Enjoy a Mocha Cafe Latte on me until we meet again. We miss you and Mary more then words could ever express. Love Root-Bolduc Family”
“I am sorry to hear about Kermit’s passing. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. He truly was a character, I will miss him.”
“Kermit…you took a young Ensign and educated me! “
“Just heard… you will be missed… “
“Rest your oars Sailor-rest in peace.”