Obituary of Joe I. Holbrook

JOE I. HOLBROOK, of Hackensack, died on Friday, January 22, 2010, at Hackensack University Medical Center, at the age of 72 years. Born in West Virginia, he lived in Secaucus prior to coming to Hackensack ten years ago. He was an educator and Math Coach at Bergen Academies of Hackensack. He received his Maters Degree in Mathematics and Mathematics Education from Syracuse University and later went on to receive his doctorate degree. He was the recipient of the May Slife Award which is presented by the Mathematical Association of America to the outstanding high school instrructor. He was q member of the American Mathematical Society. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he was a member of American Legion Post # 310 of Little Ferry. He is survived by his sister, Jacquelyn Crowl of Mansfield, Ohio and several nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held on Thursday evening from 7 - 9 PM.