Obituaries

Konstantinos Gravvanis, known to all as Dino, 76, peacefully passed awayonMonday, October 30,2023 surrounded by his loving family, after a valiant battle with a brain tumor.

Dino was bom on July 14, 1947, to Nicholas and Kaliopi Gravvanis in a little village in Thessaly, central Greece. During his high school years, he attended the Greek Naval Academy on the island of Poros. After five years in the Academy, Dino became a merchant marine and made his way to the United States in December 1965. He loved this country and the opportunities it afforded him and became a proud citizen soon after.

Edward A. Peslak of Livingston, died on Saturday, November 4 at the age of 91.

A visitation for Mr. Peslak will be held Thursday, November 9 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Quinn Hopping Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 10 from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Philomena Roman Catholic Church with entombment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.

The enforcement will begin Friday, November 10, and run through next Friday, November 17, at which time the added patrols will move on to new areas of the township.

Enforcement on Bennington Road, North Baums Court, Cliffside Drive, CIT Drive, and South Orange Avenue will continue through Friday, November 10.

Check next week’s issue of the Tribune for the latest list of streets.

Allan Black, bom in Toronto, Canada on March 28,1935, passed away on Friday, October 20,2023 at the age of 88.

Al, known as “Big Al,” was an unforgettable man! An accountant by trade, his life was defined by his love of numbers, always in search of the next great deal or garage sale, and a fierce dedication to his family. A veteran of the Army during peacetime, he fondly remembered his days in service.

He married his love, Helen Black, on January 18, 1958. They moved to Livingston, NJ, from the Bronx in 1970.

It was his family that he was most proud of, and he looked to find any reason to be with them, to celebrate the holidays and cherished times, to share life milestones, or just to talk. He leaves a massive and indelible footprint on those lives he touched.

Mr. Black is survived by his sons, Steven and Ira; his daughterin- law Joanne; his grandchildren Stephanie and her husband Dan, Rachel, and Joseph; and his greatgrandchildren Jackson and Rowan.

Livingston resident Melissa Nicole Miller died on Thursday, October 26 at the age of 38. Miller was bom in Seacaucus.

A funeral service was held on Sunday, October29, atTempleB’nai Jeshurun in Short Hills.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Miller’s memory can be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering.

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

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Conforti, a remarkable man who lived until just shy of his 103rd birthday, passing away on Sunday, October 29th, 2023. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Loretta, who predeceased him 11 years ago. They shared a wonderful life together in Convent Station, NJ where they lived for over 50 years. Patrick was not only a beloved patriarch but a World War II veteran and a trailblazing entrepreneur.

Livingston resident Vernon L. Bremberg died at the age of 81 on Thursday, October 12.

Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. quinnhoppingfuneral.com for the Bremberg family.

Livingston High School graduate and former resident Nancy Bernstein, died on Wednesday, October 18, at the age of 58.

Ms. Bernstein was a graduate of Tulane University (Newcomb), and obtained her master’s degree from George Washington University. She worked in marketing and focused on research.

She is survived by her mother, Evelyn; her son, Alexander; her siblings, Sandra and Sheryl; and her nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation be made in memory of Ms. Bernstein to Multiple Myeloma research at Johns Hopkins.

Franklin T. Leck passed away, peacefully, on October 18, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1942, and was the son of Frank and Mary (Harvey) Leck. He grew up in Livingston, graduating from Livingston High School in 1960. He honorably served with theArmy National Guard. Additionally, he attended Lincoln Techical Institute.

He married his childhood sweetheart, the love of his life, Linda (Parratt) on May 17, 1964. They met when he was 13 and both knew at that meeting they would one day marry. After a long motor trip through the south, they resided in Livingston, where they still live. They raised four children Kenneth (Cherie), Donald (Christine), Rodger (Denise) and Melinda. They have eight great grandchildren and one great grandson. Frank is also survived by his brother Bob (Joyce), brother in law Lee Parratt, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and his dog, Maggie.

Elizabeth Mary Lelli, aged 61, of Livingston, died on Saturday, October 21.

Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at quinnhoppingfuneral. com for the Lelli family.

Livingston resident and Livingston High School graduate Robert Beal died at the age of 71 on October 15.

Mr. Beal was predeceased by his parents; and his siblings, Barbara Ann, Karen, and Gary. He is survived by his sister, Diane Sturniolo; his brother, James Beal; and his nieces and nephews.

There will be a Catholic Mass held for Mr. Beal at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Roseland, on November 18, at 10 a.m.