Bernard "Bernie" Apel, 89, of Monroe Township, NJ, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, December 31, 2013.

Born in New York City, NY, he lived in Westfield, NJ and Bridgewater, NJ before moving to the Clearbrook Community in Monroe Township in 2008.

Bernie was honorably discharged as a Seaman First Class after serving in the US Navy, during WWII, most notably in Normandy and Okinawa.

His working career began in the linen service trade. From there he was employed as a taxi driver and eventually began a limousine company in New York City from which he retired at age 81.

Bernie and his wife, Pat, were members of the Co-Weds group of the Presbyterian Church of Westfield and the Clearbrook Walking Group.

He is predeceased by three sisters; Jean, Ceil and Dorothy and a brother, Abe. Surviving are his wife, Patricia J. Apel and two daughters and sons-in-law; Suzanne and Gary Weiner of Franklin Park and Tiffany and Frank Guadagnino.
A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2014 in the Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Ave., Princeton, NJ from 11:00AM to 1:00PM with a service to follow at 1:00PM.

Memorial contributions, in his memory, to Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County, 52 Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe Township, NJ 08831 or Habitat for Humanity, 120 Main Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520 are appreciated.