Gerald Lichtenstein, 88, passed away on August 19, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He lived in Livingston for 54 years, and previously in Elmwood Park.
He was a school administrator for 33 years, retiring from the West Orange Board of Education in 1993. He was also a long term member of the West Orange Rotary and of Temple Beth Shalom.
He was the beloved husband of Marion; loving father of Sheryl, Larry, Stu, Liz, Karen, and Rich; cherished grandfather of Andrew, Megan, Samantha, Matt, Alex, and Karlie; devoted great-grandfather of Nate; and brother of Ray. Jerry’s family was the most important thing to him and he will be missed very much.
A funeral service celebrating Jerry’s life was held on Wednesday, August 21, at Bernheim Apter Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel in Livingston. Burial followed at New Montefiore Cemetery, West Babylon, New York.
Memorial donations may be made in Jerry’s name to the charity of your choice.
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