Obituary of Walter Joseph Mezger
Walter Joseph Mezger, 69, of Dingmans Ferry, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY.
The son of Richard and Mary (Kurnath) Mezger, he was born on December 22, 1950 in Passaic, NJ and was a resident of Dingmans Ferry, Pa since 1985. Walter served in the United States Navy, was a member of the Beemerville Volunteer Fire Department, and a Master Mechanic for STS Tire and Auto, Sparta, NJ.
Walter was predeceased by his sisters Paula and Marion and brothers Mark and Martin. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Cathleen Mezger, his loving children Aaron Mezger, Jason (Dara) Mezger, and Kelly Lyn Caputo, as well as, brothers Richard and Michael and sisters Teresa Mezger and Mary Clare Lozaw. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Kaiden and Isabella Mezger of Ohio, Madeleine and Mikayla Heater of Ohio, Gianna Rose Heller of Pennsylvania and his great grandchildren Malaesia and Kyiah of Ohio. Along with all of his nephews and nieces and his little buddy Darbe.
Walter will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving father and loyal friend, proud patriot and U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and visiting the family lake house in Canada.
Cremation will take place at MacLennan Hall Crematorium, Milford Twp., PA private at the convenience of the family. A celebration of Walter’s life will be held at Beemerville Fire House, Beemerville, NJ on April 11, 2020 starting at 1 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Walter’s memory to Delaware Township Ambulance Squad, 135 Park Road, Dingmans Ferry, Pa 18328 and Delaware Township Volunteer Fire Department, 131 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, Pa 18328.
Arrangements were made by Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 W. Harford St., Milford, PA (www.stroyanfuneralhome.com).