Obituary of Ernest J Sharkey

Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Andrew J and Anna (Lada) Sharkey. Ernest grew up in Harrison and lived in Newark until 1969 when he moved to Whitehouse Station. He was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard aboard the troop transport U.S.S. Scott and served during WWII in the South Pacific, China, and India. He was employed by Driver Harris Co. in Harrison, NJ and then became a Newark firefighter for Engine 19 until his retirement in 1988. Ernest is survived by his wife, Pat Sharkey and several nieces and nephews. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, August 30, 2013 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Kearns Funeral Home Ltd, 103 Old Highway, Whitehouse, NJ 08888 Ernest was a great dog lover. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an animal shelter of your choice. For more information or to send condolences please visit www.kearnsfuneralhome.com