Obituaries

Norman Shaw, 91, of Livingston, died on Sunday, October 1.

Mr. Shaw served in the United States Army, and worked at the McLaughlin and Stern Law firm in New York City.

He is survived by his spouse, Gail Shaw; his children, Elissa Caterfino Mandel and Laura Shaw; as well as six grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, at the Bernheim Apter Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel.

Memorial donations in Mr. Shaw’s memory can be made to the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, Teaching Kids About the Law, or the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Anthony H. “Tony” Battista of Livingston, died on Sunday, September 17, at the age of 61.

Mr. Battista worked at PSE&G for 40 years before retiring in December 2021. He was also a member of the UNICO Livingston Chapter and Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his three sons, Mark, Michael, and Christopher; his siblings, John and Connie.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 30, at 10 a.m. at Saint Philomena Church in Livingston.

Andrew Baker, raised in Livingston, died on September 21 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was bom in 1953.

He graduated from New England School of Optometry and worked at Danvers Massachusetts and Massachusetts Eye and Ear. He also started one of the first online contact lens companies.

Mr. Baker was predeceased by his son, Remington, and his parents Robert and Pauline. He is survived by his siblings, Mark and Susan; step-mother, Dawna; and nieces and nephews.

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Irene F. Morgenroth, 89, died on Thursday, September 21. Mrs. Morgenroth was born in Jersey City and lived in Livingston for over 30 years.

She worked for Western Electric in Newark and Macy’s in Livingston, where she worked in administration.

Mrs. Morgenroth was predeceased by her husband, Donald. She is survived by her children,Arlene, Donald, andAndrew; and four grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Monday, September 25 at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home of Livingston. The funeral Mass was offered on Tuesday, September 26, at St. Philomena Church. Cremation will be private.

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In loving memory, the family of Irwin Jacobs is sharing that their beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away at the age of 89 on September 19, 2023.

Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Irwin started his career working alongside his father Benjamin.

He married the love of his life, Diane, and joined his father-inlaw, Charles Schultz, in the family business, Prince Range. He went on to open his own appliance and electronics distribution company, JEMAppliance, which was handed down to his next two generations of family.

Irwin (aka “Pops”) leaves behind his loving wife, Diane, his three children, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a sister.

In lieu of flowers and food, please make donations to Life-Town. More information can be found at www.lifetown.com/ giving/.

Irwin Jacobs of Livingston died on Tuesday, September 19, at the age of 89.

A graveside service for Mr. Jacobs will be held on Friday, September 22, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge.

Memories and expressions of sympathy for the Jacobs family may be shared at www.bernheimapterkreitzman.com.

The Livingston community sadly lost longtime resident and supporter, Richard J. Turi who passed peacefully on Thursday August 10, 2023, surrounded by family. He was 88 years old.

Mr. Turi grew up in the historic Forest Hill section of Newark. Upon graduation from Newark Academy, he attended Princeton University where he graduated in 1956. He began his career as an expert stone mason by joining the family business, Pellecchia Construction Co. shortly after. During that time, Mr. Turi helped to build many schools and commercial buildings throughout New Jersey.

In 1965, Mr. Turi purchased property and built his own home in Livingston. He soon founded Champion Construction Co. and for the next 47 years, he helped local area residents beautify their properties with walks, steps, patios, and custom masonry projects. The quality of his work was unsurpassed, and it sustained his business for over four decades.

Robert Michael Schack, a recent resident who relocated to Livingston from Scarsdale, New York, died. He was 85 years old.

Mr. Schack served as a Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps officer during the Vietnam War, and worked in law practice management. He served on the Scarsdale Town Council and was president of the Jewish Community Center of Harrison.

He is survived by his wife, Susan; his sister Margie Yanks; his children; and grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations go to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Gary Edward Falzo of Livingston, died on Wednesday, September 6, at the age of 69.

Mr. Falzo was a union representative at Inglemoor Nursing Home for forty years.

He is predeceased by his brother Philip. Mr. Falzo was the brother of Katherine and Maria; and half-brother of Gerard Falzo.

Visitation was held at the Leonardis Memorial Home, in Florham Park on Monday, followed by a mass at St. Rose of Lima Church in East Hanover.

Flowers and donations can be made in Mr. Falzo’s name to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation at cerebralpalsyfoundation. org.

Kevin Hogarth died on Tuesday, September 5. He was 68, and a longtime resident of Livingston.

Mr. Hogarth was a nurse, organ transplant coordinator, and computer specialist.

He is predeceased by his brother Tom; and is survived by his siblings, Brian, Michael, and Peggy; and other relatives.

There will be a memorial service and interment in Jermyn, Pennsylvania on October 28 and a memorial service in New Jersey at a date to be announced.