Alan Stark Geisler

GEISLER Alan Stark, 78, of Mahwah, NJ died on January 6, 2009 at his home in Hernando, FL. He graduated from M.I.T. with a BS in Food Technology and served as an officer in the Quartermaster Corps of the US Army during the Korean War. He was founder and President of Technical Oil Products, Inc. of NJ and PA for nearly 50 years, and holds several patents in the food industry. He created the recipe for Sabrett's Prepared Onions that is served by every hot dog vendor in NYC today. He was an ardent stamp collector and dealer, and an original member of the Apple Ridge Golf and Country Club of Mahwah, NJ. An avid golfer with a 4 handicap at one time, he won the Club Championship in all four flights, and throughout his career eagled all 18 holes. He played the bagpipes with the Fairleigh Dickinson University Pipe Band and the Kearny Caledonian Pipe Band for several years, performing in the St. Patrick Day Parade in NYC. He is survived by his wife, Jean, his children Glenn and Martha, a grandson Zachary Alan, his brother, Anthony and many devoted friends. Memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Citrus County, Inc., P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34465.