Wrestling official Abe Fajerman passed away in New Jersey on Sunday
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Wrestling official Abe Fajerman passed away on Sunday, April 17. He collapsed while officiating at a USA Wrestling-New Jersey tournament at the Peddie School in Hightstown, N.J. He was taken to an area hospital where he passed away.
Abe was with his friends and doing something he loved at the time of his passing. Please give your prayers and support to his wife Lenna and his son Eric, both active members of the U.S. Wrestling Officials Association and volunteers within USA Wrestling. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter, and grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 19th at the Alliance Cemetery in Elmer, N.J. starting at 4 p.m. There will be no viewing. The service will be at the cemetery.
The address of the cemetery is as follows:
Alliance Cemetery
970 Gershal Ave.
Elmer, NJ 08318
856-696-1520
Please do not send flowers. A memorial fund has been established for the U.S. Wrestling Officials Association.
Directions can be found on Mapquest.com. The cemetery is south of the intersection of Rt. 40 and Rt. 55 in South Jersey near Vineland.
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