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AGE: 68 • Wall Twp.
The Honorable Alexander D. Lehrer, 68, of Wall Township passed away at his home on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 with his family by his side. He was born and raised in Toms River and had moved to Elberon in 1969 and also lived in West Long Branch before moving to Wall in 1999. Alexander graduated from University of Connecticut and Notre Dame Law School. For much of his life, Alexander had served as a lawyer, prosecutor and Superior Court Judge and most recently a Senior Vice President Chief Risk Officer for Meridian Health. Alexander was a Trustee for the Monmouth County Bar Association and President of the Retired Judges Association.
Alexander is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Ann (nee Tollman) Lehrer; his beloved daughter, Alexis Lehrer Hannula and son-in-law, Eric Hannula of New York City.
All are welcome to attend a memorial service at 1 pm Thursday, December 20 at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738-1543 in the Warner Student Life Center, Navesink Room. In Alexander's memory, donations may be made to The Alexander D. Lehrer Memorial Fund c/o Meridian Health Affiliated Foundation www.meridianhealth.com and click the "Give" link. The fund will support women's health and continuing education programs for nurses and physicians. Arrangements are under the direction of Orender Family Home for Funerals, Manasquan. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.orenderfamilyhome.com.
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Karla LaVoie
March 29, 2018
Just hearing of Al's passing. Such a great loss. What a wonderful difference he made in the lives of so many. He is greatly missed. A good friend to me many years ago. God bless you Al and all whom you love. Karla LaVoie
Pat (Wilkerson) and Russ Clatts
January 11, 2013
To the Lehrer Family ~
I have fond memories of our TRHS days.
He was a very popular good man. I always remember his sense of humor. So sorry Mary Ann........Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy.
CAROLAN AMMIRATA
December 19, 2012
I AM SO HEART BROKEN TO HEAR OF AL'S PASSING, I WILL SO MISS MY FRIEND WHO CAME TO SO MANY OF MY SPIN CLASSES OVER THE YEARS AND WHO NEVER KNEW HOW TO BE QUIET..SUCH A FUNNY, QUICK WITTED MAN.
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY...GOD BLESS YOU ALL AT THIS SAD TIME.
December 19, 2012
I am so saddened by Al's passing. He will live in the hearts and minds of so many people because of the fine gentle man he was. The world is a better place because he was in it. May he RIP.
Gail R. Berger
December 18, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will all miss this very special person.
Sincerely Leigh and Karen Romano
Joan Brownstein
December 17, 2012
I had subbed for Judge Lehrer many times as a court clerk and enjoyed his sense of humor, and his decisions on the bench. He will be missed. My sympathies to his family.
John Tatulli
December 17, 2012
Thank you Judge Lehrer for inspiring us to be better lawyers and better people, and you always made us smile! We will your family in our prayers.
Ellen Sunshine
December 17, 2012
So sorry to here of the passing of Judge Alexander Leherer. I worked with the Judge on his very first day in Family Court..He will be missed. My thoughts & prayers are with family.
Lynn Staufenberg
December 17, 2012
Judge Lehrer was a wonderful friend to me who really helped me in my career. I will miss him.
Dennis Crawford
December 17, 2012
Shocked and saddened to hear of Al's passing.
A truly unforgettable person to have known. He will be missed
Arnold & Barbara Halpern
December 17, 2012
Barbaraa and I were so saddened to hear about the passing of Al. We always felt close to Al and you Mary Ann and Alexis over the many years we have known you. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Robert Fisher
December 16, 2012
My sympathy, condolences and prayers go out to Alexis and the Lehrer family on the passing of Judge Lehrer. He had a fine legal mind,compassion and a wonderful sense of humor. Robert Fisher, Jensen Beach, Florida
December 16, 2012
we lost the dearest friend,but will always cherish the
fabulous memories.
much love,
jack and jackie
Rosanne Citta
December 16, 2012
So many memories are surfacing with the loss of Al. No one was more fun and caring in TRHS. Years could go by without seeing Al, but when I saw him, we were still "best friends". Yes, Al had thousands of best friends. We have all lost a great citizen and friend. Mary Ann, I am so sorry.
Richard Hullfish
December 15, 2012
I remember Al from high school. He was a great guy, and always had a smile. God bless you Mary Ann and family.
December 15, 2012
We are so deeply saddened by the news. You have been great friends to our family. One moment I am crying and the next laughing at a wonderful memory of Al
Sheri,John ,Jaime and Carly Scher
Francine Jacobsen
December 15, 2012
I worked for the judge as his court clerk in 1997 and enjoyed his sense of humor. sorry to his family for your loss.
Kathie Napoliton
December 15, 2012
So sorry to hear of the passing of "The Judge", he will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Marie & Bobby Loch
December 15, 2012
Dear Mary Ann, Alexis, and Eric,
This loss is enormous. The prayers and loving thoughts going out to you are no doubt bountiful as he touched the lives of so many people. We hope you can feel the love and prayers embrace you through this painful time. With deepest heartfelt sympathy,
Meryl & Michael Kirschner
December 15, 2012
Dear Mary Ann,
Meryl and I are deeply saddened at Al's untimely passing. In our youth, we were first neighbors, then good friends. Although our lives parted over the years, we kept in touch until we moved away. We have not seen each other in over twenty years now, but you and Al remained in our fondest memories of those early and happy times. We hope you are comforted somewhat by knowing how highly regarded Al is.
With deepest sympathy.
Meryl and Mike
December 14, 2012
Dear Mary Ann,
My sincere condolances to you and your Family. God will give you the strength to get through your sorrow, Sincerely, Phyllis (Trabucco) Siciliano
Diane Calabria
December 14, 2012
I'm glad to have had the privilege to be your friend and colleague. I will miss you.
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