Camp Lejeune Marine died at home

Marine from Wallington dies at his home near Camp Lejeune, N.C.
New Jersey.com
BY STEFANIE DAZIO
STAFF WRITER
THE RECORD
JUNE 5, 2014

Robert Drelich of Wallington wanted to join the Marines so much after high school that he worked out until he was able to shed 150 pounds to qualify. He finally fulfilled his dream and in quick succession was posted to Lebanon, Iraq and then Afghanistan.

But with nearly 10 years in the Marines, Sgt. Robert Drelich began suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and a shoulder wound that required surgery. His injuries forced him to join a battalion of wounded Marines near Camp Lejeune, N.C., six months ago.

Marines Rosito Andaya and Andrew Gallagher outside the wake for Sgt. Robert Drelich at Shook Funeral Home in Clifton on Thursday.

On May 29, Drelich, 31, died at the North Carolina home he shared with his wife, Susan. The military is investigating the cause, but his brother, Greg, who is a Garfield police officer, said Drelich’s death was related to his heart. He will be buried with full military honors Saturday at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Saddle Brook.
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