Robert J. "Bunk" Barnett Sr., 81, of Limerick and formerly of Long Neck, DE and Royersford, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the Coatesville VA Center after a recent illness. He was the husband of Patricia A. (English) Barnett.

He was born in Phoenixville, one of four children to the late William P. and Margaret (Donnelly)Barnett. After graduating from St. Patrick's High School he enlisted and served proudly in the U.S. Marines. Bunk was employed during his working years as an electrician with the Local Union 380, Collegeville, PA.

While raising his family in Royersford, Bunk ran the CYO program at Sacred Heart Parish and also coached Midget-Mite Football for the Lower Perk Longhorns. He also was a volunteer firefighter for Friendship Hook and Ladder as well as calling bingo at the firehouse.
In retirement, he and Pat moved to Long Neck, DE and spent their time at the beach or on their boat on the Indian River Bay. Their favorite pastime however, was their grandchildren. They avidly followed all their pursuits as well as providing special time spent at the shore teaching them his passion of fishing, crabbing and clamming. Bunk was also a gifted tinkerer and craftsman at woodworking and made many pieces for his family to remember him by. More recently, he delighted in the births of the newest generation of Husky's helping hands, his great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife of 60 years he is survived by his children: Patricia M., wife of Jerry Trowbridge, of Royersford; Robert J. Jr., husband of Julie (Hoff) Barnett, of Linfield; and Kimberly A., wife of Carl L. Talley Jr., of Royersford; eight grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his two sisters; Rosemary Florig and Madeline Sasek and brother, William J. Barnett Sr.

His Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta R.C. Church, 1228 Main St., Linfield, PA 19468. Officiating will be Rev. Paul C. Brandt. Interment will follow in Fernwood Cemetery. Viewings will be held at Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington St. Royersford, PA on Friday evening from 7-9 PM and on Saturday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. Online condolences may be made at www.royersfordfuneralhome.com