MERKER--Charles, M.D., of Manhattan and East Quogue, NY, and formerly Scarsdale, NY, passed away on March 24. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, sons Lawrence (Lori) and Kevin (Danielle), his grandchildren, Hailey and Emma, brother, Edward Merker, M.D. (Laura), and sister Alice Merker Peters (Klaus, deceased). He was an ophthalmologist with a specialty in pediatric eye care, who greatly respected his patients and was equally respected by his colleagues. Trained at Mt. Sinai and Columbia Presbyterian Hospitals, he instructed physicians in ophthalmology training at Lenox Hill Hospital and was for many years Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology at St. Luke's/Roosevelt. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March 28 at 1:00pm at Schwartz Bros. Memorial Chapel in Forest Hills.
Donations can be made in his memory to the charity of your choice.