Dennis A. Yates of Pittsgrove passed away on January 4, 2016. He was 68 years old. Born in Camden, he resided in Maple Shade for 45 years before moving to Pittsgrove 6 months ago. Dennis retired from W.B.Saunders publishing co in Cherry Hill. He was a parishioner of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church,Boy Scouts Leader Troop 28 and the Indian Guides all in Maple Shade. Beloved husband of Joan Yates (nee Richards),loving father of Dennis II (Jennifer)Yates and Shannon (Colin) Broecker,cherished grandfather of Elizabeth,Victoria,Riliegh and Caitlynn.also survived by many nieces,nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation with his family on Friday January 8th 10-11am at the Mark C. Tilghman Funeral, 38 N.Forklanding Rd, Maple Shade. His funeral service will follow at 11 am. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions in Dennis's memory to the American Stroke Foundation, 5916 Dearborn St, Mission, KS 66202. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting marktilghmanfuneralhome.com