Phyllis J. Sobel, the first baby born in New York City on January 1, 1929 to Murray and Ann Kaufman in Brooklyn, died on July 22.
She resided in Livingston since 1952.
Mrs. Sobel was married to the late Irwin Sobel for 72 years, and was the mother of sons David and Mark; daughter-in-laws Andrea and Wendy; the grandmother of four; and the greatgrandmother of four.
Irwin and Phyllis moved to Livingston in 1952 and remained residents through the remainder of their lives.
A graveside service was held on Sunday, July 25. Funeral arrangements were by Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel.
Donations in Mrs. Sobel’s name may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America.