Jack passed away on January 15, 2021, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 59 years.

Loving father of Kelsey Emmerling and former husband of Karen Emmerling.  Beloved son of Henry and the late Anne Emmerling.  Dear brother of Thomas (Nancy), William (Shirley), Mark (Nancy), Joseph (Donna) and the late Mary (Kevin) Englebert.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Jack was a lifelong resident of Collingswood and a 1980 graduate of Collingswood High School where he excelled in basketball, earning MVP honors as a senior.  He also earned his Bachelor's Degree from Villanova Univeristy in 1984 where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Jack devoted his life to Kelsey making daily visits with her.  His favorite foods were lobster dinners with family and deep frying turkeys for Thanksgiving.  He was an avid fan of Villanova basketball.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Friday 11 AM at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, St. John Church, 809 Park Ave., Collingswood, NJ.  Interment private.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jack's memory to St. John of God School, 1145 Delsea Dr., Westville, NJ 08093.

Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood and Audubon, NJ.