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Funeral Mass Held For Lucia Caballes

Former Livingston resident Lucia Rose Caballes died December 28 at the age of 87. Funeral services were offered yesterday, Wednesday, January 12, at the Shook-Farmer Funeral Home of Roseland. Services were followed by a funeral Mass offered at St. Raphael Roman Catholic Church in Livingston. Interment took place at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington.

Born and raised in Jersey City, Mrs. Caballes lived there for 35 years before settling with her husband and children in Livingston in 1969. She was a parishioner of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, and later, St. Raphael’s in Livingston. She was a graduate of P.S. #27 and Dickinson High School. She also attended the Seton Hall University Annex, all in Jersey City.

Prior to becoming a mother, Mrs. Caballes was a bookkeeper in the garment business and later, a legal secretary.

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LHS Boys’ Track and Field Competes At Ocean Breeze Freedom Games

LHS Boys’ Track and Field Competes At Ocean Breeze Freedom Games

The Livingston High School boys’ track and field team recently participated in the Ocean Breeze Freedom Games. A select group of athletes competed against athletes from all over the northeast and as far away as Maryland and Virginia.

The hurdlers were first up on the track. Running in the most competitive Red Division were Lancers Ray Oji, Matthew Ho and Lanz Canent. “Each would be facing the toughest opponents of the year in a highpressure race where small mistakes can cost the race,” said coach Nancy Petryna. Oji finished with a time of 8.83, Ho at 8.87, and Canent with a season’s best time of 10.20. Kondwani Lwamba competed in the White Division, where he finished eighth with a time of 10.48.

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Services Are Held For Ron Bushwell

Ronald James Bushwell, 88, of Livingston died in his home on Sunday, January 9, surrounded by his family.

He was born in 1933 in Jersey City. He received a bachelor’s degree in insurance from the University of Connecticut, where he also played on the basketball team.

After graduating from college, he joined the United States Marine Corps and earned the rank of Captain. After he was released from the Marines, he began his insurance career with Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance in East Orange. He worked in the insurance field for over 60 years.

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Dr. Gallo-Torres Dies in Arizona

Dr. Hugo E. Gallo-Torres, M.D., Ph.D., passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

Born in Talara, Peru, on August 16, 1934, Dr. Gallo-Torres received his medical degree from the Universidad de San Marcos in Lima, Peru, where he was in the top three of his class, earning him a scholarship to continue his studies.

Dr. Gallo-Torres emigrated to the U.S. in 1963, and earned a master’s degree in nutrition and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Columbia University in New York City. He completed his medical degree at Tulane University in New Orleans; all his degrees were completed on scholarships.

Dr. Gallo-Torres was the Director of Gastroenterology for Hoffmann LaRoche for nearly 20 years; the company was based in Basel, Switzerland and he lived there with his family for several years.

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Soccer Players Honored

SOCCER PLAYERS HONORED

SOCCER PLAYERS HONORED: Six members of the Livingston High School boys’ varsity soccer team were honored at the Soccer Coaches Association of New Jersey awards banquet on Sunday, January 9, at the Pines Manor in Edison. Shown here are Noah Fisher, Charlie Grossman, Zach Feldman, Jared Fiske, and Logan Paredes. Not shown but also an awardee is teammate Lucas Chisarick.

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Only Natural

ONLY NATURAL

ONLY NATURAL: Artists’ work is currently on display at the ACL Gallery, located at 2115 Town Center Way. The current theme is “It’s Only Natural,” and the exhibit will run through Sunday, February 27. Regular gallery hours are Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Masks are required. The gallery is free to attend. For more information, call 973-868-9626. Hugh Mahon Photo

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Jeffrey Geffner Dies In Englewood Home

Former Livingston resident Jeffrey Bruce Geffner died in his Englewood home on Wednesday, January 5. He was 56 years old.

Mr. Geffner was raised in Livingston and was a graduate of Syracuse University.

He was an insurance broker of HUB International for many years. An avid golfer, he was a former member of Crestmont Country Club.

Mr. Geffner was the son of Stephen Geffner of Livingston and the late Myra Geffner. He is survived by his children, Carly and Ross, and his sister, Marcy Krueger and her two children.

Arrangements are being handled by the Bernheim Apter Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel of Livingston.

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Shovel Your Sidewalks

Last Friday, Livingston experienced its first significant snowfall of the season, and it surely will not be the last, so let us offer a friendly reminder to shovel your sidewalks.

After every major snowstorm, there are dozens of homeowners throughout town who do not clear their sidewalks. As a result, individuals trying to safely walk or jog around Livingston (including children walking to school) are put in unnecessarily dangerous situations, forced to walk in a lane of traffic on one of the town’s busiest roadways, for example.

We do understand that shoveling is difficult for some of our residents, but those residents still miraculously find a way to get their driveways cleared! Whether homeowners take care of the snow themselves, have friends or family lend a hand, or they pay someone to clear the area, the driveways get done, and so should the sidewalks.

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“A Day On”

Many years ago, when the Board of Education announced plans to close schools in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, we strenuously objected. We believed – and continue to do so – that our students could learn more about Dr. King and his ideals in school than they would having a day off.

But then, some time ago, one of our readers, Patricia Idrobo, came up with the idea of creating “A Day On, Not A Day Off.” She organized many community groups and mobilized a cadre of kids to go to the high school cafeteria to perform a variety of community services and it was a great success. The cafeteria was filled with tables at which people were working on behalf of others. It was a joy to see, and helped to demonstrate to our children the lessons Dr. King taught. At the end of the collection, there was also a brief educational component which helped to teach Dr. King’s ideals.

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Jan

Livingston Philanthropies Assists Local Fire Victims

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Livingston Philanthropies Inc. (LPI) is currently offering assistance to local fire victims. “We have just learned about an increase in the number of winter fire victims who lose everything,” explains Jeff Friedman, LPI founder and director. Among the items they need are suitcases.
Amina Bey, executive director at LPI’s longtime distribution partner Newark Emergency Services for Families (NESF), told Friedman, “Fire victims are forced to move around to temporary shelters and housing. We give them family clothing, but they have nothing to put it in.
“In the winter, we get more fire victims who need suitcases, along with other homeless residents. We also do more deliveries to, and pick-ups for the seniors. If you're in position to procure rolling suitcases and carts, that would be a blessing.”

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