Alvin was the son of Alvin F. and Mary (nee Kaufholz) Wilke, Sr. formerly of Audubon. He leaves his beloved wife of 42 years, Constance R. (nee Wojtkowiak), son Joseph A. Wilke of Maple Shade, daughter Suzanne R. McNally of Allentown, PA, grandchildren Alexander and Elysia McNally. He is also survived by a sister, Dorothy Mountainland of Surf City, NJ and several nieces and nephews.

Alvin was a graduate of Audubon High class of ’62. He earned a BA degree from William Penn College in Oskaloosa, Iowa and he attended American University in Washington, D.C. majoring in mathematics. He was a mathematician for the Naval Weapons Laboratory in Dalgren, VA for several years. Then he decided to use his math skills as an auto mechanic. He worked at Jack’s Sunoco in Audubon, Avellino’s in Westmont, Mall Chevrolet in Cherry Hill and most recently at Pep Boys in Cinnaminson. Alvin attended Mass at St. Mary’s Church in Gloucester and most recently was a Parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church in South Camden. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Gloucester, The Holy Name Society, Rosary Society, Sacred Heart Society, parish council and the Restoration Committee all of St. Joseph’s parish.

Alvin enjoyed his time as a volunteer for the Family Readiness Group for the 111th Fighter Wing, Willow Grove, PA. He derived great pleasure greeting the members as they returned from deployments and providing for the needs of their families. He especially enjoyed helping to provide Family Days and other parties for the members and their families.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Friday evening from 7 to 9 PM and Saturday morning from 8:15 to 9:15 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 am at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church: 1010 Liberty Street, South Camden, NJ 08104. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Joseph’s Restoration Fund at the above church address. Please write in the memo: Alvin F. Wilke, Jr. Expressions of sympathy: www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Alvin F. Wilke, Jr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY Funeral Home: 851 Monmouth St. Gloucester City, NJ Ph: 856-456-1142.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Funeral Service 8 PM in the funeral home. Cremation will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations are welcome to the Steve Van Buri, Sr. Memorial Fund: P.O. Box 358, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Steve Van Buri, Sr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Ph: 856-456-1142

He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He started as a Career Firefighter with the City of Gloucester City in 1954. Ralph became Chief of the Gloucester City Fire Department in 1977 and served until 1986. Ralph was an active member of F.M.B.A Local # 51 of the Gloucester City Fire Department where he retired in 1988. He was active with the Retired Firefighters Local Union # 500 and the New Jersey Retired Police and Firefighters Association. He was very active with the Trinity United Methodist Church on Division Street in Gloucester City where he served as a Trustee and member of the Pastor Parish Relations Committee. Ralph was a member of the Gloucester City Little League and member of the Gloucester City Planning Board.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City.

We were very unhappy with the quality of the hoagie and are going to make every attempt to make sure that quality is improved in the future hoagie sales.

We value your continued support of Brooklawn EMS and look forward to seeing you at the next hoagie sale in October.

Paul Mangine, Gloucester City

Brooklawn EMS