Obituary of Steve Drucker

Steve Drucker, 58, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 17th, 2013. Steve earned his MSc in Packaging Science from RIT, NY and worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 35 years, most recently as Global Commercialization Director for Merck’s Packaging Technology and Regulatory Compliance. Steve served as Chair for the Institute of Packaging Professional’s Technical Committee, and as Co-Chair for NCPDP and IFPMA Industry Technical Groups. He was a long standing member of GS1, PhRMA, and EFPIA. Steve provided corporate guidance for Rutgers Friends of Packaging curriculum and research projects, and authored the Technical Transfer guidance for ISPE. His most recent affiliations were with the WHO-UNICEF Vaccine Committee and the Pharma Industry Legislative efforts to implement anti-counterfeit technologies. In addition to work, Steve enjoyed time with family and friends, travel, boating, motorcycle rides, the JETS, and the annual Delaware vacations. He loved his time as soccer coach for the boys’ teams, and as a Randolph Baseball Committee member. Steve is survived by his wife Anne, sons Michael, Kevin, William, and Steve, daughter Roberta, brother Robert and his wife Rose. He is also survived by Jackie, Brandon, Emily, Gideon, Eli, David, Millicent, Arthur, and Richard. He was predeceased by his parents, Rita and Jacob Drucker. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be directed to the University of Scranton Development Office, PO Box 1385, Scranton, PA 18501 He will be missed by many friends & colleagues. Visitation will be Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 2 –7 PM at Bermingham Funeral Home, 216 South Main Street, Wharton, NJ 07885 (973-366-0520) (www.berminghamfh.com). Funeral Service and burial will be private. Arrangements are through Tuttle Funeral Home, Randolph (www.tuttlefh).