Merritt Ian Peck

Merritt Ian Peck passed away on Sat., Dec. 1, 2018 at Newark Beth Israel Hospital. Born in Newark in 1939 to Rose and Louis Peck, Merritt lived for many years in Maplewood before moving to Irvington over 20 years ago. He enjoyed his word as a gallery attendant at the Newark Museum, and was an avid supporter of the JSDD (Jewish Services for the Developmentally Disabled)

Loving brother of Andrea Grover (Warren), devoted uncle of Owen Grover (Dr. Erin Gilbert), cherished great uncle of Devon Grover.

A graveside service will be held at 2:15 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 3, 2018 at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Merritt’s memory to the JSDD, 270 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052