Born in Newark, he resided there before settling in Wanamassa in 1957.
Prior to retiring, he was one of the first dentists in Ocean, NJ and opened his own practice in the office building he built in town. From 1953-2004, he touched the lives of many people in the community through his dental practice.
Dr. Jacobs was one of the founding member of Temple Beth Torah and was a congregant for many years. He was an excellent storyteller and was very theatrical in his presentation - he especially loved talking about his days growing up in Newark during prohibition. He loved photography, music, nature (especially Maine), animals and fixing everything. Dr. Jacobs fixed anything he could around the house. He wanted to help everyone and had a very generous spirit. Most important, he loved and cherished his family and their education and sent everyone to college - including his wife.
Dr. Jacobs was an alumni of Franklin and Marshall College and NYU College of Dentistry.
A veteran of the US Air Force, he honorably served our country with the rank of Lieutenant from 1953-1955 at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. He retired as a Captain.
He was predeceased by his brother, Morton H. Jacobs.
Surviving is his loving wife of nearly 67 years (his high school sweetheart), Marcia; 3 children: Wendy Jacobs, Stephen Jacobs, and Laurellie Jacobs Martinez and her husband Carlos; 5 grandchildren: Emily, Nathaniel, Victor, Maya, and Skyler; and a nephew, Paul Jacobs.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 11:45AM at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, 2130 Highway 35, Ocean, NJ, with a gathering of friends at 10:45AM. Cremation will be private.
For more information, or to post a tribute online, please visit www.bloomfieldcooperocean.com.
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