Melvin Stempler

With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, Melvin ("Mel") Stempler. He died peacefully in his home in Aventura, Florida, surrounded by family on Monday, July 29, 2019. He had been a longtime resident of Livingston and enjoyed many summers in Belmar and West Long Branch, New Jersey.

Mel is survived by his loving wife of over 70 years, Sondra (Sunny) Stempler, son Larry, daughter-in-law Gina, daughter Cindy, grandchildren Rick (Isabella), Amy, Jason (Stefanie), David (Stefanie), and Falyn, and great grandchildren Brooke, Julia, Ian, and Dylan.

Mel was born on November 12, 1928 in Newark N.J. to Abraham and Fanny Stempler. He was the youngest of seven children. He graduated from Weequahic High School in 1946 and remained a proud alumni. He was active in the Sunday morning group with his lifelong friends until his passing. He was the proud patriarch of the family and deeply loved by all. He will be remembered as a kind, generous and compassionate man. He owned and operated Stempler’s Drapery and Carpeting with his brothers in Newark and Hillside, N.J, which was a family-owned business established by his father in 1910.

A funeral is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, at 11:30 a.m. Shiva will be be observed at the home of Larry Stempler 14 Trombley Drive Livingston, New Jersey. Contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation (parkinsons.org) in Mel's honor.