1st Lt. Nicholas R. Roberty

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July 15, 2020

1st Lt. Nicholas R. Roberty
Monroe Composite Squadron
Michigan Wing

Nicholas R. Roberty, age 85, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Wellspring Lutheran Home under the care of ProMedica Hospice.

Born February 13, 1935, in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Alfonso and Anonietta (Irace) Roberty. Nicholas resided in Curwensville, Pennsylvania, until 1947 when the family moved
to Monroe. He attended and graduated from Monroe Public Schools and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Air Force from 1955 until 1959. Nicholas made his living as a machine operator for General Motors for 43 years.

Nicholas was a member of St. Michael's Parish, an auxiliary member of the Civil Air Patrol, and a member of the Monroe Area Cloud Busters. In his spare time he enjoyed flying planes. Always up for a joy ride, Nicholas loved anything to do with planes, trains, or automobiles. He also cherished his time spent with his companion of sixteen years, Fran VanSlambrook.

To cherish his memory, he leaves two sons: Theodore Roberty of Newport, MI. and Tracy (Danielle) Roberty of Temperance, MI. He also leaves behind two grand children: Marcus and Nicholas Roberty.

Nicholas is preceded in death by his wife; Judy Ann Roberty; an infant son, Todd Roberty; a sister, Mary Roberti; and two sister-in-laws, Sharon Sonnichsen and Sandy Powers.

Obituary printed in Monroe Evening News, 21 Feb 2020.

Lt Roberty was one of the founding members of the Monroe Squadron in 1951, until he left for the Air Force in 1955. After serving his Country, he came back to Monroe and rejoined the Civil Air Patrol. He was the main photographer at activities for many years, and was also the officer that greeted new members that came to visit the Squadron.

All information provided by:

1st Lt. Matt Thompson
Historian, Assistant PAO
Monroe Composite Squadron

In the image below, then Cadet Roberty is on the right, at Monroe Squadron Headquarters in 1952.