Obituaries

For the week of May 11

David J. Kerr
   UPPER FREEHOLD — David J. Kerr, 49, died on April 29 in Fairless Hills, Pa. Born and raised in Baltimore, he lived in Mount Holly and Florence before moving to Upper Freehold 12 years ago.
   Mr. Kerr was a licensed master plumber and owned and operated Burlington Plumbing for the last 15 years. Mr. Kerr and his wife, Terri, also owned and operated Upfront Farm, a dog training facility.
   Mr. Kerr was a U.S. Navy veteran. Some of his interests included motorcycling, mechanics and traveling in his RV.
   Son of the late Patrick H. Kerr, he is survived by his wife, Terri Gradner Kerr; his mother Marjorie Kerr of Baltimore; a brother, Michael Kerr of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Maureen Kerr and Karen Kerr, both of Washington D.C.; his mother-in-law, Connie Gardner of Upper Freehold; and his very loyal pet dogs, Jemma, Always and Trevor.
   Funeral services were held on Friday at the Dennison Funeral Home, 214 W. Front St., Florence.
   The family requests that contributions in Mr. Kerr’s memory be made to the Doberman Health Foundation or the American Stroke Association. Checks should be made out to either charity and presented to the family for forwarding.
Alexander Arcuri
   WASHINGTON — Alexander Arcuri, 13, died on May 1 in the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.
   Born in Princeton, Alexander resided with his mother in Robbinsville and was an eighth-grade student at the Pond Road Middle School.
   Alexander especially loved golden retrievers, ESF Summer Camp, swimming at his neighborhood pool, playing his Gameboy, reading and watching animated TV shows. He also enjoyed riding his bike with his uncle Stephen, playing catch, playing Scrabble and going to the movies with his grandmother. He was a fan of jazz music, the color purple and loved to eat ice cream and French fries. He enjoyed his friends at summer camp, the kids at school and the SAFE after school program.
   Alexander got the most enjoyment being with his grandfather, whether it be playing cards, running errands or helping him in his office.
   He loved being with his mother and enjoyed traveling with her, favoring Las Vegas and snorkeling in the islands. He caught his first fish while vacationing at his aunt’s house in New Hampshire.
   Alexander was fascinated with birds and wrote an article for a Wildlife Journal chronicling the birth of baby robins entitled "The Robin Diaries."
   Alexander dreamed of being a surgeon and was interested in all types of medical information.
   He is survived by his mother, Regina Halasz Arcuri; his grandparents, Stephen G. Halasz Esq. and Mary K. Halasz, both of Hamilton; his uncle Stephen Halasz II of Hamilton, aunt Jennider Sereni and her husband Joe of Sanborton, N.H.; cousins Brandon, Gregory, Nicholas and Hailey Sereni and Ryan Halasz. He will be missed by many other relatives and friends.
   Memorial contributions may be sent to The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, RWJUH Foundation, University Center, 3 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, or to the Washington Township Uniform Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 536, Windsor, NJ 08561 for a scholarship fund to be named in his honor.
   A funeral mass was celebrated May 5 at Our Lady of Sorrow-St. Anthony Parish, 3816 E. State St. Ext., Mercerville.
Nicholas Meggyes
   WASHINGTON — Nicholas Meggyes, 74, died May 3 at Compassionate Care Hospice in Trenton.
   He was born in Koszeg, Hungary, moved to the United States with his wife, Maria, in 1956 and was a resident of Robbinsville since 1973.
   He was retired from DeLaval Turbine in Trenton and was a member of St. Stephens Parish, Trenton.
   He loved to read, was an avid soccer fan, enjoyed the outdoors and loved spending time with his family.
   One of 12 children of the late Louis and Juliana Meggyes, he is survived by his wife of 52 years, Maria; a daughter and son-in-law, Juliana and Daniel Matthews of New York City; grandson Daniel Matthews of Bordentown; sister-in-law and her husband Anna and Tibor Puskas of Milltown; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
   Funeral services were private.
   Donations to the American Cancer Society are requested.