Obituaries

Thu
07
Dec
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Theodosia Eskow, 107 Dies on November 5

Theodosia “Theo” Eskow (Katz) died on November 5, on her 107th birthday. She had been born in Hungary and was raised in New Brunswick. She resided in Perth Amboy from 1940 until 2013, when she went to live with her son and his wife in Livingston. Mrs. Eskow had worked for the Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey as an editorial assistant, and later as office manager for her husband’s dental practice. Predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Dr. Jack, in 1999, and by seven brothers and a sister, she is survived by two sons, Dr. Robert (Nancy) of Livingston and Dr. Roy (Julie) of Potomac, Maryland; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Mazon or a charity of the reader’s choice. Funeral services took place on November 7. To send condolences, visit www.flynnfuneral.com.

Thu
30
Nov
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Funeral Service Today For Barbara Ripley

Barbara (Christie) Ripley, 68, died on November 26. Visitation will be at the Quinn Hopping Funeral Home in Livingston today, Thursday, November 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a brief service at 12:30 p.m. Ms. Ripley was born in Newark to Marie (Paganelli) and the late Edward Christie, and lived in Belleville before moving to Livingston when she was seven years old. She was graduated from Livingston High School in 1967. A licensed practical nurse, Ms. Ripley worked at Overlook Medical Center in Summit for many years, and later for the Summit Medical Group. She is survived by her daughters, Lorry Ripley (David Lintern) of South Orange, Kristen Dean (Ben) of Pleasanton, California, and Kelly Hyde of Chester; ten grandsons; and her former husband, Larry Ripley.

Thu
30
Nov
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Funeral Mass Held For Joseph Burke, 62

Joseph W. Burke. Jr. died on Monday, November 20. A Mass was celebrated at St. Philomena’s Church on Monday, November 27. Born in Queens, New York, Mr. Burke was raised in Orange and lived in Bloomfield before moving to Livingston 18 years ago. Mr. Burke was a member of the Orange Township Fire Department for 25 years before retiring. Prior to that, he worked for Pucillo Sanitation and Fiori Sanitation. He was married to Suzanne (Restaino) Burke for 44 years and was the father of Joseph W. Burke III; Tracy Padilla and her husband, Ruben; Rocco Burke and his wife, Courtney; and Kelly Burke. He was also the brother of Judith Antonucci and her husband, Anthony; the grandfather of two and the step-grandfather of two. The family suggests that donations be made to the JFK New Jersey Neuroscience Institute, 65 James St., Edison, NJ 08820. or www.jfkmc.org. Arrangements were made by Paul Ippolito Dancy Memorial in Caldwell.

Wed
22
Nov
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Funeral Services Held For Samuel Brand, 93

Samuel Brand of Livingston, formerly of Flushing, New York and Fair Lawn, died on November 16. Born and raised in Paterson and Woodbine, Mr. Brand was graduated from East Side High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a quality control coordinator in the garment industry. Mr. Brand was predeceased by his wife, Shirley (neé Levinsky), and by his son, Norman. He is survived by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Burton Schneck, and three nephews. Services were held on Sunday, November 19 at King Solomon cemetery in Clifton. For more information, visit BernheimApterKreitzman.com.

Thu
16
Nov
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Funeral Services Held For Alice Brauner, 90

Alice Brauner of West Orange, formerly of Livingston, died on November 13. Born in Brooklyn, she had lived in Hillside, Verona, and Boynton Beach, Florida. Mrs. Brauner was predeceased by her husband, Joseph. She is survived by her children, Renae Brauner-Douglen and Wayne Brauner, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at Bernheim Apter Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel in Livingston on Tuesday.

Thu
16
Nov
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Herbert Andlauer

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Herbert Richard Andlauer, 91, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 while residing at Merry Heart Assisted Living facility in Succasunna, New Jersey. Born, January 30, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey to Frederick Charles and Anna Marie (Lowenberg) Andlauer, he was the third of four children; his brothers, Frederick and Edgar, and sister Lois Albertine predeceased him. Raised in Newark, he graduated from Central High School. He then entered the Navy serving 1944 through 1946 operating in the Pacific, receiving the American Theatre Medal, Victory Medal and Asiatic Pacific Medal. Once discharged, he continued his education at Montclair State Teachers College obtaining his Bachelor’s and his Master’s degrees from that institution. He went on to receive his Doctorate in Education from Rutgers University. Herb’s accomplished educational career began in the Norwood, New Jersey school district as a grade school teacher.

Thu
16
Nov
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Lester Carl Abrevaya

Lester Carl Abrevaya, age 69, of Florham Park, peacefully passed away on November 9, 2017 after a yearlong battle with Glioblastoma. Born and raised in the Bronx, he moved to Florham Park where he resided for 26 years. He was a graduate of De Witt Clinton High School in the Bronx, received his Bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and his DDS from Howard University School of Dentistry in Washington, D.C. Dr. Abrevaya was in private practice in Caldwell, New Jersey for over 20 years and was a member of the Newark Dental Club. He was a long-standing member of Congregation Beth Torah. He is survived by his wife Lynn, his daughter Jessica, sister Gail and brother Gregg, and many loving nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews. Services were held on November 12 with arrangements by Bernheim Apter Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel in Livingston.

Thu
16
Nov
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Andre J. LeGuen, 71

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Livingston Resident Since 1979

Thu
16
Nov
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Frank Bottone, 86 Succumbs to Stroke

Frank Bottone died on November 9, after a massive stroke, in the hospice unit of St. Barnabas. Mr. Bottone was born on a farm in Livingston, where he lived his entire life. He was graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in Caldwell in 1949, attended the University of Maryland, and later was graduated from Panzer College, now part of Montclair State University. He also earned two master's degrees. Mr. Bottone started and coached the football program at New Providence High School in 1963 and remained there until his retirement in 2010. During the Korean War, Mr. Bottone served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Bottone is survived by his wife of 41 years, Betsy (Goodwin); his daughter, Lynda (Ron) Pepe of Andover; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was predeceased by his six siblings and his son, Frank, Jr. Arrangements were made by Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home in Livingston.

Thu
09
Nov
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Memorial Service Held Tues. for Mary Grasso

Mary Catherine Grasso died in her Livingston home on Wednesday, November 1. She was 74 years old. Visitation took place at the O’Boyle Funeral Home in Bloomfield on Monday, November 6. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, November 7. Mrs. Grasso, who was born in Newark, was a long-time resident of Livingston. A graduate of Immaculate Conception High School, she received a B.S. in biochemistry from Caldwell University, and an M.S. in molecular biology from Rutgers University. She worked in the pharmaceutical industry for her entire career, including Schering-Plough, Parke-Davis, and Warner-Lambert, before retiring from Pfizer as a director in scientific and regulatory affairs. Mrs. Grasso was predeceased by her husband, Gregory Grasso. She is survived her daughter, Kristin Grasso of Livingston, and her brother and sister-in-law, Russell and Claytona Nixon Jr. The family has suggested that, in lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Grasso’s memory be made to a local animal shelter.

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