Robert P. Berry, 58

Robert P. Berry, 58, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster County in Mount Joy. He was born on June 14, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York. He was a son of the late William and Helen Berry. Mr. Berry is survived by Susan (Rethlake) Berry, his wife of thirty years.

Mr. Berry was of the catholic faith. He retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service to his country. Mr. Berry was employed by Eagle River Homes until the time of his illness.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Berry is survived by two sons: Christopher R., husband of Melissa Berry of Berne Indiana, and Zachary J., husband of Erin Berry of Lititz; two brothers: William Berry of Franklin, TN, and Richard Berry of Hopatcong, NJ; and three grandchildren: Aidan, Isabella, and Brennan.

Funeral services will be private. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 800 Corporate Circle, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The family encourages anyone who is able to donate blood, please do so for those in need.  Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel. To send an online condolence please visit: www.snyderfuneralhome.com