Mack Ness, age 94, died on Saturday, January 17, 2004 at Muhlenberg Medical Center in Plainfield.

Born in Newark, Mr. Ness was a farmer in Watchung for 75 years. He also was an avid reader and enjoyed fixing things, but remained a very private person.

He is predeceased by his mother, Anna Ness and his brother, Sanford Ness.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 21st at 10 a.m. in the Higgins Home for Funerals, 752 Mountain Boulevard, Watchung. Interment will be in Somerset Hills Memorial Park, Basking Ridge. Visitation will be from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. To send condolences or for directions: www.higginsfuneralhome.com