He had been a high school teacher in the Orange school system from 1972 until his retirement in 2010.

Mr. Kersey is survived by his wife, Annette; his daughters, Michele (Christopher Barnhart) and Alexandra (Mario Martucci); his identical twin and best friend, Morris; siblings Merritt (Carolann) and Mona Lisa Monteith; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Amemorial gathering and Mass for Mr. Kersey was held on Friday, May 2, at St. Raphael Roman Catholic Church in Livingston. This was followed by a committal service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum in East Hanover.