Scotch Plains, N.J—John Sperling, 100, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at the Center for Hope Hospice, Scotch Plains, N.J.
Mr. Sperling was born in Tarnopol, Austria Oct. 12, 1911, to David and Gussie Sperling and came to the United States in 1913.
He was a 1933 graduate of Temple University School of Pharmacy. Prior to his retirement in 1985, Mr. Sperling was the owner of Park Drugs of Springfield, N.J. and Park Drugs of Linden, N.J. for 19 years.
He was predeceased by his wife, Claire Feldman Sperling.
Surviving are his sons Dr. David Sperling and wife Dr. Cherie Sperling of Connecticut; Dr. Richard Sperling of Michigan; Dr. Michael Sperling and wife Phyllis of Virginia; and Mr. Jeffrey Sperling and wife Nancy of New Jersey. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held at Temple Sholom Cemetery, Bridgewater, N.J.