Ernest J. Gansereit, 83, of Clifton passed away on June 29, 2014. Born in Passaic, Ernie was a resident of Clifton all of his life. A US Army Veteran of 23 years, Ernie retired from the Military as a Lieutenant Colonel and later went on to become a Public Accountant. He was self-employed as a Public Accountant in Totowa, retiring in 2011. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Ernie was a member of the K of C #3969 Regina Mundi Council, he served on the Financial Advisory Board for the Salvation Army in Paterson, he volunteered at the Clifton City Hall where he helped administer the flu shot programs, and loved to travel the world. Ernie loved to play bridge and he was a part of the American Bridge Association and the American Contract Bridge League. Beloved friend of Robert Baumann of Little Falls and James H. Lenzi of Union City. Devoted friend of the late Caonabo A. Dominguez, Nicholas Simone, and Mayne Lipscomb. Dear brother of Rosemary Thaler of Clifton and Raymond Gansereit and his wife Kathleen of Georgia. Cherished uncle of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral Thursday 9 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, and 10 AM at St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton. Interment, Calvary Cemetery, Paterson. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM.