Videos Show Final Ride For Former Point Pleasant Boro Firefighter

POINT PLEASANT BORO – It was the final ride for Bob Ketchersid.

Videos showed the funeral procession for Ketchersid, 66, a volunteer firefighter in Bay Head and Point Pleasant Boro as he was about to be laid to rest earlier this month.

The videos showed his casket was accompanied by his fellow firefighters and police officers as "Amazing Grace" was played.

“Ketch” passed away suddenly on Saturday, Feb. 6th, according to his obituary from the Pable-Evertz Funeral Home.

Born in Neptune to the late Bay Head Police Chief Frank and Elizabeth Ketchersid, Bob grew up in Bay Head and was a graduate of St. Rose High School in Belmar before moving to Point Pleasant.

Bob also spent some time in Texas on a ranch as a cowboy, breaking horses and riding bulls, according to his obituary.

For 30 years, he worked for Ocean County as a deputy fire marshal and recently retired in 2020. Prior to that, he owned and operated Ketch Construction in Point Pleasant and also had worked for Vannote Lumber Company in Point Pleasant Beach.

Bob always had a passion for woodworking and was "the real Bob the Builder,” his obituary said.

Bob was also a former assistant captain of the Point Pleasant Dive Team and a HAZMAT technician instructor for the state of New Jersey. He co-authored multiple publications.

In his free time, Bob enjoyed traveling in his motorhome. He was also a licensed, avid pilot and a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, according to his obituary.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife of over 30 years, Carol; and two daughters, Leigh Ketchersid and Kelly Ketchersid, both of Point Pleasant. He is also survived by his brothers, William Ketchersid and James Ketchersid and wife, Betty; his mother-in-law, Ruth Hardie; many nieces and nephews; his "grand-puppies," Winnie and Trooper; and countless dear friends.

Funeral services were held earlier this month. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Bob’s memory to the Point Pleasant Fire Department would be greatly appreciated.

Please visit www.pableevertzfuneralhome.com to view a video of the service. Facebook link, and for condolences to the family.