Jay-Goerk-Obituary

Jay Behringer Goerk

87, Lakewood, New Jersey

Age 87

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Jay Behringer GoerkAGE: 87 • LakewoodJay Behringer Goerk, 87, Lakewood, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Beloved husband of 65 years to Coralie. He was raised in Maplewood, where he was an Eagle Scout and graduate of Columbia HS. He earned his BA at Colgate University and was a member of DKE....

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Dear Jay, So sad to learn of the passing of your father, who was undoubtedly an incredible gentleman, just as are you. With sympathy and hopes for a bereavement made more bearable by warm memories.

Dear Jay,
I am very sorry to learn of your father's passing. I know how it feels to lose a great Dad. It takes time. Jay

My family and I had the pleasure of meeting the Goerk family
when they lived in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. We both had brothers
playing football on a local team and met at a pre-football party at their house. Jay Sr. was a wonderful host and had a terrific sense of humor. I remain close friends with Jay Jr.
and treasure those memories. Thinking of you, Coke, David, Roger and Jennifer.
Love, Jennifer Senseny Neer

I remember him as a good and content man with always a good story to tell. He was a good man. I am sorry for your loss.

My membership at the Spring Lake Golf Club was enriched by my friendship with Jay who was warm, intelligent and extremely friendly. His military record showed him to be a true hero. His time as a corpsman with the marines at the battle of Tarawa, one of the bloodiest conflicts in the Pacific, deserves to be remembered as well as his other experiences. His devotion to Coralie was a true example of what a good marriage is all about. We have lost a true example of what it means to love family...