Robert Gallt

January 13, 1944 - September 15, 2014

Home Going/Life Celebration Robert Gallt, age 70, of Bloomfield, NJ passed away September 15, 2014. He was born on January 13, 1944 in Blythe, California to Harold Gallt and Helen Rauch. He is survived by his beloved wife Sandra (nee Hersey) Gallt, daughter Donna McGowan, son David Gallt, brother Kenneth Gallt, sister Susan Carson, and five loving grandchildren: Josh, Jesse, Jenna, Amelia and Desmond. Robert was a kind and loving person. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and was a licensed Professional Engineer. He was a musician in the Montclair Community Band, and a licensed minister of the Gospel in the Church of the Nazarene. He loved sports, music and most of all he loved his precious grandchildren. Robert was also one of the top blood donors in New Jersey, donating over 27 gallons of blood during his life. Please bring funny stories about Robert to share with others as we remember and celebrate his life. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 from 5 to 9 pm at Van Tassel Funeral Home, 337 Belleville Ave., Bloomfield, NJ. The Home Going service will be held at 7:30 pm during the visitation. His remains will be cremated