Max Beckerman, age 67 years, of Middlesex, NJ, died on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ.

Born on July 8, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Philip David Beckerman and Regina Flichtenfeld Beckerman, Max was raised in Brooklyn, NY and had lived in Middlesex, NJ for the past thirty-seven years.

A graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School in Coney Island, NY, Max was currently a Marketeer for Costco, North Plainfield, NJ. He had formerly worked for Wyndham as Director of Knights Inn, and as a District Manager for both Regis Corporation and  7-11 convenience stores. He was well-regarded by his colleagues as a hard worker who knew his craft, but also approached work with a humor that elevated the spirits of all he came into contact with; this lead to increasing productivity and overall workplace happiness.

With a heart that was as kind as it was sarcastic, Max truly loved unconditionally. He was there for anyone and literally would give them the shirt off his back. Family and friends were his world, and his hobby was spending time with those he loved, and for that he made no apologies.

Meeting Ms. Robin Germaske at the Sheraton in Parsippany, NJ in late 1982 at a function, it was love at first sight. The Elvis impersonator performing that night gave Robin his scarf, and Max, never one to be outdone, simply walked up to her and gave her his tie; that sealed the deal. They would be engaged on New Years Eve 1983 and married in May. From their first meeting, they were inseparable. Balancing each other out, they enjoyed each others company and whether it was food shopping or taking out the trash, they did it together.

Their union gave Max two sons, Sam and Eric, “his boys” as he was fond to say, and “his princess”, Kaitlin, the only other woman in life besides his dear mother and beloved wife who could do no wrong. That last part is only partially true, as his children would make him a grandfather 5 times, a badge he wore with honor and all of whom could also never do wrong in Max’s eyes.

Max enjoyed the simple things in life and was happiest sitting by the fire pit, smoking a cigar, drinking an RC Cola, and watching the stars, trying to spot the International Space Station among them. He was always quoting ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Secretariat’, and his corny jokes were so corny that you just had to smile!

He enjoyed following horse racing as well as spending time in Atlantic City. Cruising was also a passion, and trips to the Caribbean and Bermuda made many happy memories for Max and his family. He loved to travel around the local area of central New Jersey, exploring the beauty in his own backyard; trips to the mountain ranges in Warren and feeding the deer apples while talking with his kids about life were a source of great enjoyment.

Though his life was too short by societal standards, Max made an impact that will far outlast the dates between ‘his dash’. He would want everyone reading this to remember that, “… love does not die—people do. So when all that is left of me is love, give me away as best as you can.”

In addition to his beloved parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul J. Beckerman in 2013, as well as by his canine best friends, Buster and Cubby.

Surviving are his wife, Robin Germaske Beckerman; his children, Sam Beckerman, Kaitlin and Michael Campanella, and Eric and Rachel Beckerman; his grandchildren, Wyatt, Charlotte, and Graham Beckerman, and Kennedy and Juliana Campanella; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Matthew Maurer; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, William and Susan Germaske and Cynthia and Bryan Rothlisberger; his nieces and nephews, Robert Maurer and his wife, Jeanette, Michael and his wife, Kristen Germaske, Lynn Germaske and her fiance, Carter Scarrozzo, Christine Germaske, Cory his wife, Genna, and Tyler Rothlisberger; his great nephews, Samuel and Ellis Rothlisberger; his faithful companions who were always by his side, his dogs, Mac and Ella, and his cats, Kaya and Smokey; several extended family members; and many dear friends who’s lives were made better because Max was a part of them.

Max will lie in repose from 5:30-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in the Chapel of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ.

Funeral services and interment will take place privately on Thursday.

Kindly remember that given the current state of the pandemic, masks must be worn at all times on funeral home grounds, and social distancing must be maintained. Please also note that due to restrictions of the number of people allowed in the funeral home, you are asked to be mindful of your time spent inside to ensure that others will also have time to pay their respects and greet the family.

Please follow the instructions of the Wright & Ford Care Team Family Ambassadors upon arrival on Wednesday evening.

You are encouraged to visit Max’s permanent life celebration site at www.wrightfamily.com to light a candle of hope, leave messages of condolence, share words of comfort and recollection, and post photographs of his life.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor Max are asked to make a donation in his honor and memory to the Coalition for the Homeless, 129 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038 or online by clicking HERE. Any and all contributions are greatly appreciated by the family.

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Wright & Ford, your local, family owned & operated “Life Celebration Home”