Obituary of Gerald Monastersky -- in New Jersey paper Star Ledger
Gerald Monastersky MONASTERSKY Gerald Monastersky Science teacher and guidance counselor, 75
Gerald Monastersky, 75, of Monroe Township died on Saturday at Princeton Medical Center, Princeton.
Arrangements are by Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, Manalapan.
Born in Newark, Mr. Monastersky lived in Metuchen for 38 years before moving to Monroe Township 11 years ago.
An Army veteran, he was employed by the Edison Board of Education for 26 years as a science teacher
and later became a guidance counselor until his retirement in 1995.
He is survived by his loving wife, Yvette (nee Mintz);
his beloved children, Alan and his wife, Dianza, Julie and Alyssa Monastersky,
and his adored grandchildren, Brett, Jason, Nate and Nickolas.
Published in the Star-Ledger on 6/23/2008.

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Guest Book for Gerald Monastersky
June 23, 2008
It is a great sadness to my heart to hear of a great man's passing into "the Great Beyond."

God Bless Jerry -- in that great realm of God's Kingdom!
God Bless Jerry -- for bringing joy and happiness to the many people that he touched throughout his life (including my life). He was a true friend to me!
God Bless Jerry -- his Smile will brighten all our days as we reflect on his beaming eyes that gladdened our hearts.
God Bless Jerry -- life was an endless road of discovery for him, and it will continue to be that in the Here-After.
God Bless Jerry -- as a teacher-counselor he will be remembered by his students. The Field of Education is His Life!
God Bless Jerry -- now your desire to return to Jerusalem is more than just a thought and a dream. You are there!
God Bless Jerry -- at last he can say the words that he closed his letters with: SHALOM & PAX VOBISCOM.
Peace Be With You, Jerry Monastersky. Now and Forever!

My deepest condolences to relatives of Gerald Monastersky.
He will always live in our Hearts and Minds.

A fellow-traveler in the Holy Land,
Paul J. Wigowsky

P.S. My favorite picture with Jerry in Israel:

Inscription on entrance: "I will put my breath into you and you shall live again, and I will set you upon your own soil." (Ezekiel 37:14)
Entrance to Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem, Israel