South Brunswick To Lower Flags In Honor Of ‘Dedicated Volunteer’

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Township will lower flags at the municipal complex in honor of resident Damon Ferber, coach and longtime board member of the South Brunswick Athletic Association.

Ferber who lived in Kendall Park died in a motorcycle crash on July 31. His funeral service is set for Wednesday.

“Damon Ferber represented everything that makes our community great. He was constantly working to improve youth sports and care for his family,” Mayor Charlie Carley said.

“You could always find him at Rowland Park prepping the fields for games.”

Prior to the crash, Ferber led his team to a victory in a Championship win at the Covino Invitational Tournament in Montgomery. He coached the team for the past seven years.

Ferber, 51, was born in West Islip, NY on July 1, 1970. He moved to Edison, NJ when he was 5 years old, according to his obituary in M.J. Murphy Funeral Home. Ferber was a graduate of St. Joseph’s High School, Metuchen, and earned a BSBA degree from Kean College, Union, in 1992.

He worked at Miller's Rentals for over 30 years as a warehouse manager, fabricator of tents, and the “MacGyver on the job,” according to his obituary.

In the winter, Ferber was at St. Augustine's watching one or more of his children playing basketball or coaching the St. Augustine Knights girls’ basketball team, according to information released by the township.

Meanwhile, the South Brunswick Vikings 13U Baseball Team has started a GoFundMe campaign to help the family cover expenses following Ferber's death.

Ferber enjoyed working on cars, and his woodworking projects, according to the GoFundMe. “If you have ever driven by the Ferber's house during the holidays you have seen the beautiful sleigh and reindeer that Damon created. And the lights are always perfectly placed,” said the page.

“In addition to cars and woodworking Damon loved to take the kids to the family home in New York where they would hunt and fish.”

He leaves behind his wife Debbie, and four children — Justin, Kylie, Matthew, and Alyssa.

Visitation will be held on Aug. 11, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at M.J. Murphy Funeral Home, 616 Ridge Road Monmouth Junction.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Hospital for pediatric cancer. To contribute to the GoFundMe, click on this link.

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