Born in Brooklyn, he resided in Marlboro before settling in Manalapan 8 years ago.
Prior to retiring, he was a Banker for HSBC in New York, where he worked for over 20 years.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Nancy in 2012.
Surviving are his children: Jeffrey Wendler and his wife Lori, Ken Wendler and his wife Andrea, Lisa Jay and her husband David, Michelle Canarick and her husband Jon; and 10 grandchildren: Zachary, Jordan, Jessica, Lexi, Emma, Amanda, Jacob, Kira, Elle, and Mason.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 1PM at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, 44 Wilson Avenue, Manalapan. Interment will immediately follow at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Marlboro.
Memorial contributions may be made in George’s name to the NYC/Langone Department of Otolaryngology. This contribution was selected to honor George's long-term doctor and hero, Dr. Mark Persky. Please make the check memo line read "In memory of George Wendler." Checks may be mailed to Dr. Persky at 160 E. 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
