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ALAN F. KERN
AGE: 65 FORMERLY OF OCEAN GROVE
Alan F. Kern, 65, formerly of Ocean Grove, died Monday, Dec. 1 at the Andover Subacute and Rehab Center in Andover. Mr. Kern was born on December 6, 1942, in Elizabeth. He was the youngest of three brothers. Mr. Kern graduated from Neptune High School in 1961. He was an outstanding athlete and played varsity football, basketball and track. He won a full basketball scholarship to Tulane University. In addition, he excelled at swimming and won numerous races at the shore lifeguard competitions. Mr. Kern attended Trinity Church in Asbury Park where he was an acolyte in his earlier years. He attended St. Thomas Choir School in New York City.
His parents, Rev. William and Eleanor Kern, predeceased Mr. Kern. His former wife, Diane, and a daughter, Linda, survive Mr. Kern. Two older brothers, William and Richard, as well as nieces and nephews also survive him.
A private ceremony and interment will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Hillside. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High Street, Newton.
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JANET MILLIGAN-LEE
December 28, 2008
I GREW UP WITH ALAN FROM SECOND GRADE IN GRAMMER SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. HE WAS A VERY KIND AND CONSIDERATE PERSON. I ALWAYS THOUGHT OF ALAN NOT ONLY AS A GREAT ATHLETE AND BRILLANT MAN, BUT AS A DEAR FRIEND. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY.
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