Mr. Ference, 92, of East Brunswick, died Jan. 23, 2008, at the home of his niece in South River. His wife, Hilda Creel Ference, died in 1990. Prior to his retirement, he worked in the garment industry in South River for many years, and he and his late wife owned and operated Riverside Flowers, East Brunswick, for more than 20 years. Surviving are a brother, Walter, and his wife, Eleanor, of South River; a niece, Joan Uler, and her husband, Ron, of South River; a great-nephew, Ron K. Uler, also of South River; a great niece, Jennifer Garbie, and her husband, Robert; and a great-greatnephew, Tyler. A Mass was offered at St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church, South River. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, East Brunswick.