Robert Brooks Kerris Obituary
The memory of Robert Brooks Kerris (Kinnelon, New Jersey), born in Newark, New Jersey, who passed away on January 9, 2026 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Brooks Kerris to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Robert may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Brooks and Rose Brooks. He is survived by: his wife Carol Ann (Potente); his daughters, Michelle Stefan and Mary Catherine Carratura of Rockaway; and his grandchildren, Benjamin, Alyson and Katie.
A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of the Magnificat (2 Miller Rd, Kinnelon, NJ 07405). An entombment was held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Our Lady of Magnificat Cemetery (2 Miller Rd, Kinnelon, NJ 07405).
In lieu of flowers, donations to Our Lady of the Magnificat Church in Robert's memory would be appreciated.
