Livingston news

Livingston’s veterans’ organizations – the Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW Auxiliary, American Legion and Jewish War Veterans – held a ceremony on Saturday, May 1, to commemorate Loyalty Day, which is marking its 100th anniversary. “On this day we affirm our recognition of our American heritage,” explained VFW chaplain Charlie Quinn.

The veterans in attendance “gave heart-felt speeches proclaiming their love and loyalty to America,” noted Brian Boyle, a member of the American Legion and Senior Vice Commander of the VFW.

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As of Wednesday morning, May 5, the Livingston Health Department has reported that a total of 2,106 Livingston residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since the first case was recorded in mid-March. 86 of those residents have died as a result of the virus. Compared to the same time last week, there are 30 new cases, with no additional deaths. In the past month, there have been 189 cases.

An age breakdown has been released for 162 of the Livingston cases reported in April: 20 cases from residents ten years old and under, 59 cases 11 to 20 years, 16 cases 21 to 30 years, 20 cases 31 to 40 years, 20 cases 41 to 50 years, 15 cases 51 to 60 years, four cases 61 to 70 years, five cases 71 to 80 years, three cases 81 to 90 years, and no cases 91 to 100 years.

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Sylvia Pressman Cherna, a longtime active member of the Synagogue of the Suburban Torah Center in Livingston, died April 20, age 95.

She is survived by her children, Marc, Jeffrey and his wife Mindy, and David and his wife Shari; her brother, Howard Pressman, and his wife Marlene; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

The family has suggested memorial donations to the Suburban Torah Center, Doctors Without Borders, or Yad Eliezer.

Joseph N. Battista, 56, of Livingston, died on Tuesday, April 20, in Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston.

Born in Orange to the late Armondo and Lucille (née Cortellacci) Battista, the family moved to Livingston in 1967.

Mr. Battista was the co-owner and project manager of BMC Construction, LLC in Orange. He was also a nightclub DJ for the last 40 years under the name “DJ Joey B,” and a rock and roll band drummer, known as “Joe Zep.”

He was the partner of Gwen Motley and the brother of Samuel J. Battista and his wife, Libby; Michael M. Battista and his companion, Jeanie; Raymond A. Battista and his wife, Susan; and Lisa A. Battista.

The Mass of Christian Burial was offered and livestreamed on Monday, April 26, by Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Roseland, and was followed by burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions to the American Cancer Society may be made.

Joshua Aaron Gendel, a long-time resident of Livingston, died on April 30 at home.

Born on May 11, 1999, Mr. Gendel is survived by his parents, Erica and Steven, and his grandparents, Ellen Gendel, and Marilyn and Robert Hilowitz. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Paul Gendel, He will also be missed by his service dog, Goldie.

In lieu of food or flowers, the family requests that donations in Joshua’s memory be made to The Friendship Circle ( https://wecare.lifetown.com/ campaigns/Joshua/), or to Temple B’nai Abraham (https://tbanj.org/).

Services are private, with arrangements by Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel.

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Salvatore Costanza, age 54, of Livingston, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Philomena Roman Catholic Church, Livingston, on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Entombment followed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, New Jersey. The family received their friends at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home of Livingston on Tuesday May 4, 2021.

Salvatore was a business agent for Local 68 in West Caldwell, New Jersey, for the last 19 years. He was a graduate of New Jersey Institute of Technology with a B.S. in architecture.

Salvatore was predeceased by his dear mother, Concetta Costanza. He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Cristina Patino; his loving daughter, Christina E. Costanza; his dear father Vincenzo Costanza; his loving brother, Joseph, and his wife Denise Costanza; and his cherished nieces, Brianna, Isabella, and Melissa. Salvatore is also survived by many loving cousins and friends.

JAKE CUP LOSS: The Livingston High School boys’ varsity lacrosse team was defeated by Millburn, 17-6, in the Jake Cup game played on Saturday, May 1, on the LHS turf. Shown here, Lancer senior captain Jack Schreiber, #28, curls toward the net against the Millers. Converging on the play is sophomore attackman Ari Roitman, #31. Don Schwartz Photo

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The Livingston High School boys’ varsity tennis team defeated Pascack Hills and Christian Brothers Academy in the 15th annual Lancer Tennis Showdown. Prior to the tournament, long-time Lancer tennis supporter and Big L Club Executive Board member Stu Bodow served out the first ball at the first home match.

Following the Lancer Showdown, Livingston faced Chatham on Saturday, May 1, in the first round of the Newark Academy Tennis Invitational.

Livingston 3, Pascack Hills 2

Arthur Phillip Davidson, 86, died April 27.

He grew up in Hillside and attended Florida Southern University. A military veteran of the Korean War, he raised his family in Livingston, and owned businesses in Newark.

Mr. Davidson was the husband of Lynda; the father of Rick and the late Jeffrey; and the father-in-law of Mary Beth Davidson, Nancy Stearns and Donna Davidson. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The telephone was the first public utility in Livingston. The first two phones were installed in 1905, one in Amos W. Harrison’s general store and post office.

CHANGING THE FACE OF NORTHFIELD: Demolition continued this week along Northfield Road at the South Livingston Avenue intersection. Last week, the Northfield Baptist Church was knocked down, and on this past Tuesday, neighboring structures, including the former Infinity clothing store building, shown below, were also torn down. MI Photos

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