Alan F. Becher

Alan F. Becher obituary, Somerset, NJ

Alan F. Becher

Alan Becher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gleason Funeral Home of Somerset on Nov. 14, 2025.

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Alan F. Becher, of Somerset passed away on Wednesday, November 12th at home. He was 93.
Born in Newark, he lived in Irvington and Elizabeth before moving to Somerset 40 years ago.
Alan worked as a Tool & Die Maker for National Can Inc., Piscataway for 30 years before retiring in 2001.
He was a US Army veteran, serving during the Korean War.
Alan enjoyed playing poker at the Renaissance Club House in Somerset as well as trips to Atlantic City and to Las Vegas with his brothers and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Richard (2012) and Sheldon (2021) and 1 nephew Jeffrey
Surviving are his companion of 45 years, Julie Elliano; 4 nephews Michael, Robert, Scott and Gary Becher; 1 niece Robin Ware.
Graveside services and committal will be held on Sunday, November 16th, 11 AM at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge. Please meet at the Cemetery office by 10:45am.
Arrangements are being held under the professional direction of the Gleason Funeral Home, Somerset.

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