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ALEX. Mrs. Carolann Alex died Nov. 7, 2009, at home. She was 67.

Arrangements by Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, Manalapan.

Born in Newark, Mrs. Alex lived in West Orange for 25 years before moving to Marlboro 25 years ago. She was a real estate agent, retiring 25 years ago. She was a member of B'nai B'rith and a trustee for Greenbriar North. She was also the chairperson of the CentraState Medical Center Gala, and very active in many charitable organizations, both with time and donations. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Norma Jacobowitz. Her husband, Moe Green, died in 2004, and her daughter, Shelly Feig, died in 2007.

Mrs. Alex is survived by her beloved husband, Howard Alex; daughters and son-in-law, Gina and Howard Haber, and Michele Thompson, all of Marlboro; sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Jeri Schaefer of Princeton, Dan and Jill Green of Manalapan, and Brian Alex of Marlboro; son-in-law, Steve Feig; brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Dalia Jacobowitz of Livingston, and Hal and Sue Teitelbaum of Huntington Beach, Calif.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

BERGSTEIN. Mr. Wilbur Bergstein died Nov. 7, 2009, at St. Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was 87.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Wilbur moved to Highland Park, where he lived for many years. He lived the past 30 years in Monroe and split his time between New Jersey and Boynton Beach, Fla. He was also very proud of having lived for years in Coney Island, where in was a member of the Masonic Lodge of the F&AM. As a past time activity, he loved to play tennis. He was a Navy veteran who served during World War II. He was the proprietor of Wilhal Cott beverage company, his family business, and was an entrepreneur in many other businesses as well. He was a member of the Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth. His wife of 64 years, Sylvia, died Sept. 2, 2009.

Mr. Bergstein is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Nancy, of Sudbury, Mass., and Martin and Gail of North Brunswick; four granddaughters; and one great grandson. Interment at Wellwood Cemetery, Farmingdale, N.Y. Arrangements by Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel, New Brunswick.

COMERCHERO. Mr. Aaron Comerchero died Nov. 8, 2009, at home. He was 69.

Born in Brooklyn, Mr. Comerchero was an investment broker, and a member of Sephardic Brotherhood, New York City.

Mr. Comerchero is survived by his beloved wife, Bernice (nee Bergman); son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Andrea Comerchero of Long Island; daughter and son-in-law, Shari and Glen Funk of Marlboro; and grandchildren, Adam, Brody, Hannah, and Isabel. Arrangements by Eden Memorial, Fort Lee.

FLASHNER. Mrs. Roslyn (nee Miller) Richman Flashner died Nov. 7, 2009. She was 91.

Born in New York, Mrs. Flashner lived in Edison and Sunrise Lakes, Fla., before moving to Somerset seven years ago. She was a charter member of Temple Beth El, Edison. Her husband, Seymour Richman, died in 1963 and her husband, Arthur Flashner, died in 2000.

Mrs. Flashner is survived by her son, Mark Richman of Edison, and her sister, Shirley Dicker of Sunrise Lakes, Fla. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Saddlebrook. Arrangements by Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel, New Brunswick.

FRIED. Mr. Max Fried died Nov. 8, 2009. He was 99.

On his 17th birthday in 1927, Maxie started in the film industry as an office boy for Warner Brothers. He was promoted to booker a few months later, and began a career that lasted 82 years. As owner of MaxiCinema, he booked the movies for the Beach Cinema in Bradley Beach until the time of his death. Chip Cronkite featured Maxie in a segment on Amazing Seniors on cable TV. He spent much of his life actively involved in charities, raising funds for Variety-The Children's Charity, Ronald McDonald House, and Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers. He also was a member of the Knights of Pythias, and a charter member and past president of the Cinema-TV-Radio Unit of B'nai B'rith. One of the founders of the Motion Picture bookers club, he served twice as their president, chaired their annual academy award sweepstakes, and served as their executive director for the past 20 years. In 1967, he came up with the idea of presenting an annual star of tomorrow award to a movie actor. Dustin Hoffman was the first recipient. A feminist before his time, more than 30 years ago he started WOMPI (Women of the Motion Picture Industry) and was its first honorary member. Maxie's special gift of telling jokes and connecting with people endeared him to everyone he met and made him an "unforgettable character." He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends. He was predeceased by his wives, Selma and Dora.

Mr. Fried is survived by his children, Harry, Ellen, Ronni, Jan, and Robert; sister Ettie; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, Manalapan.

HACKER. Mr. Morton Hacker died Nov. 2, 2009, at The Masonic Home in Burlington. He was 91.

Born in New York City, Mr. Hacker lived in Carteret before moving to Willingboro four years ago. He was an administrator with the Veterans Administration in New York City for 20 years before retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Jewish community of Carteret, and was active in local recycling programs. He served in the Army in World War II. His wife, Eve Weiss Hacker, died in 1996.

Mr. Hacker is survived by his daughters, Susan of Willingboro, Jill of Resten, Va., and Abby of Lille, France; and grandchildren, Shoshana, Rudy and Rebecca. Interment at Beth Israel Memorial Park, Woodbridge. Arrangements by Flynn and Son Funeral Home, Fords.

SINGER. Mr. Max Singer died Nov. 6, 2009, at home. He was 90.

Born in Rszeszow, Poland, Max came to the United States when he was 4 years old and grew up in the Bronx. He received his bachelor's in chemical engineering at City College, New York, a master's in chemical engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute; and a master's in electrical engineering from Rutgers University. He worked 1940-1942 at Schenley Distilleries in the Empire State Building as a chemical engineer; 1941-1942 at the Corps of Engineers on Wall Street as inspector of engineering materials; and 1943-1980 at Fort Monmouth as a chemical engineer and later an electrical engineer as chief of a branch in production engineering, then on the staff of Research and Development Laboratories. Max served as president of Monmouth Reform Temple, Lunch Break, and Monmouth County Senior Citizens Council. He was a board member of Jewish Federation of Monmouth County and chair of their Soviet Jewry Task Force. He has served on the board of directors of Interfaith Neighbors since its inception, and had been a volunteer worker there. He conducted religious services at four nursing homes and two assisted living facilities, and volunteered at Lunch Break for many years. He was a member of Monmouth Reform Temple, The League of Women Voters, Holocaust Genocide and Human Rights Education Center at Brookdale, and the National Association of Federal Employees.

Mr. Singer is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lila; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Martha Minow, and Bob and Anne Rayman; daughter and son-in-law, Gale and Peter Adland; grandchildren, Adam and his wife Helene, Ari, Rachel, Jesse, Naomi, and Mira; and a great-granddaughter, Eliora. Arrangements by Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, Ocean.

TEPPER. Mr. A. Daniel Tepper died Nov. 5, 2009, at the Medical Center in Princeton. He was 84.

Born in Brooklyn, Mr. Tepper lived in West Nyack, N.Y., before moving to Monroe in 1989. A World War II Army veteran, he was a radio operator/instructor at Fort Sill, Okla., and served in Italy. Prior to retiring in 1999, he was an electrical engineer for Altel Sound Systems, Manhattan, N.Y.

Mr. Tepper is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bernice; sons and daughters-in-law, Jonathan and Cindy, of Gaithersburg, Md., and Robert and Marsha, of Homosassa, Fla.; a sister, Rae Wegbreit of Rockville, Md.; grandchildren, Stephanie Leone, and Michael and Adam Tepper; and great-grandchildren, Vanessa and Jayden Tepper. Interment at King David Memorial Park, Falls Church, Va. Arrangements by Mount Sinai Memorial Chapels, East Brunswick. Memorial donations may be made to the Special Olympics of N.J., 3 Princess Road, Lawrenceville, N.J. 08648, or World Jewish Congress Foundation, P.O. Box 90400, Washington, D.C. 20090-0400.