Archibald R. Nisbet Sr.
Mass is Friday for longtime Kearny resident, Army veteran
Archibald R. Nisbet, Sr., 88, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Columbus LTACH, Newark, N.J.
The funeral will be from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, N.J., on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at 10 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered in St. Stephen's Church, Kearny at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Arlington Cemetery, Kearny. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the funeral home on Thursday, Feb 21, 2019, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Born in Harrison, N.J., Mr. Nisbet lived in Kearny for many years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Mr. Nisbet was a machinist for Electro Catalytic in Union, N.J., before retiring in 1995. Prior, he worked at Worthington Pump in Harrison.
He was past Exalted Ruler for Kearny Lodge No. 1050, BPOE, ; a former Kearny Little League Coach for F.M.B.A., past president of the Harmony Club of Kearny and a member of the St. Stephen's Seniors as well as a member of Frobisher Post, No. 1302 V.F.W., Kearny.
He is survived by his sons, Andrew and Alan Nisbet, and grandchildren, Kendra, Melissa, Daniel, Nancy, Christa, A.J., and Kristen.
Archie was predeceased by his wife, Irene (McGrath) Nisbet and his son, Archibald R. Nisbet, Jr.