Obituary of James P. Bernauer

James P. Bernauer Howell - James P. Bernauer, 41, died on Friday, April 6, 2012 in Keyport. Born in Roselle Park, Jimmy was raised in South Plainfield and graduated from South Plainfield High School. He is predeceased by a brother Robert who died in 2009 and most recently by his mother in law Marian Mandel. Surviving are his wife Robin (Mandel) Bernauer, his three children; Carrie, Haley and Troy, his mother Eleanor "Connie" Underwood and her husband Lee of FL., his father William Bernauer and his wife Tina of South Plainfield, his brother William Bernauer Jr. and his wife Laura of Scotch Plains, his grandmother Sarah Raspa of Highland Park, his father in law Stephen Mandel of NY, and by two brothers in law; Michael Mandel of CA., and Jeff Mandel of FL. Also surviving are several extended relatives, nieces, nephews and many friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from 6-9 PM on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in the McCriskin - Gustafson Home For Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield, NJ 07080. All additional funeral related services are private. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bernauer Children's Education Fund, c/o the McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield, NJ 07080