JOSEPH F. MELBER, formerly of Hackensack, died on Sunday, February 28, 2010, at his home, at the age of 79 years. Born in Little Ferry, he lived in Hackensack and Port Richey, Florida, prior to coming to East Rutherford two months ago. Before retiring in 1987 to Florida he was a Police Officer for the Hackensack Police Department for 25 years where he served as President of PBA Local # 9. He also served as President of the PBA Mutual Aid Society in 1977. Before becoming a Police Officer he worked at S. Goldberg & Co. in Hackensack. He served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army being honorably discharged in 1954. He was also a member of the Hackensack Moose Lodge. Beloved husband of Gloria (nee Curley) and the late Elizabeth (nee Oliger). Devoted father of Joseph W. Melber of Seaside Heights, Kimberly Faulkner of California, Ruth Stapel of  East Rutherford, Richard Melber of River Edge and the late Keith Melber. Cherished grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Prayer Service on Wednesday, March 3rd at 10:00 AM, Reverend Eugene Hazewski officiating. Burial will follow at  George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting will be on Tuesday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Memorial donations to the Hospice Program, HUMC, 30 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, NJ  07601, would be appreciated.