Joseph E. Kerker, 66, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., he lived in Edison for 32 years before moving to Jackson three years ago. He also maintained a residence in Boynton Beach, Fla.
Mer Kerker was a member of Temple Emanuel Men’s Club, Edison, and served as vice president of B’nai Brith, Raritan Bay Chapter.
His son, Andrew Kerker, died in 1992. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Susan B. Helman Kerker; a son, Seth Kerker and his wife, Danielle, of Monmouth Junction; a daughter, Lisa Kerker of East Brunswick; a sister, Sandi Ellis and her husband, Alan, of Monroe; and two grandchildren, Alex and Marin.
Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 24, in Mount Sinai Memorial Chapels, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Interment followed in Beth El Cemetery, Washington Township.

