He advised nearly every recent Demo- Entertainment. “In a lot of ways, Clive In Loving Memory cratic presidential contender and was Cummis and Arthur Goldberg were the particularly close to former House architects of Atlantic City,” Torricelli Democratic leader Richard Gephardt. said. Clive Cummis, 1945 “His political fundraising prowess flowed from the respect he had in the business Cummis was born in Newark, the son of a Prominent lawyer in NJ politics community,” former governor Jim Florio salesman and the older of two boys. After said. graduating from Weequahic High School, he attended Tulane University in New As one of New Jersey's most successful Orleans and earned a law degree from the fundraisers for the Democratic Party, he University of Pennsylvania. He also was appointed by President Clinton as a earned a master’s in law from New York member of the President's Commission on University. White House Fellowships from 1993 to May 2001. He was a founding member of “What a special person,” said Bill the New Jersey Performing Arts Center Gormley, a legislator for 30 years who and served on its executive committee. retired in 2007. “Brilliant. Witty. You He was a director of Blue Cross & Blue didn’t want him as an opponent - a Shield of New Jersey, director of The brilliant lawyer and a brilliant mind.” Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, a Clive S. Cummis, a monumental figure in trustee of the Foundation of the University Cummis was a private in the Army in New Jersey’s legal community and an of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 1954 when his mother arranged a date for influential Democratic fund-raiser who a trustee of the Flame of Charity Found- him with her canasta partner’s niece, Ann founded one of the state’s largest law ation and a trustee of the Newark Denburg. He took her to the ballet in firms and became an Atlantic City power Museum. Manhattan. They married in 1956 and broker through his expertise in casino law, had four daughters. died February 9, 2010 at Saint Barnabas He was also a Commissioner of the New Medical Center in Livingston. He was 81. Jersey Turnpike Authority. He served on Cummis began his legal career as a clerk the Board of Trustees of Newark Beth for a state appellate court judge. After Cummis, who lived in West Orange, died Israel Hospital, the Daughters of Israel brief stints working for firms, Cummis and of complications from a recent fractured Home for the Aged and the Northfield another lawyer went into business for hip and a stroke he suffered last year, said YM-YWHA and was associate editor of themselves. They shared a single office in his wife, Ann Cummis. the New Jersey Law Journal from 1961 to Newark and paid the rent by writing legal 1998. He was also honored by Integrity briefs for the landlord, also a lawyer. With his trademark bow tie, business House of Newark. “He was truly a In 1971, he became a founding partner in savvy and taste for aggressive deal- legend in his own time,” said Steven E. Sills Beck Cummis Radin & Tischman making, Cummis was among the pioneers Gross, chair of Sills Cummis & Gross. with five attorneys, ultimately growing who propelled the Newark law firm of into what is today Sills Cummis & Gross, Sills Cummis & Gross to national prom- Cummis was one of the original attorneys with over 150 attorneys in Newark, inence. “There are very few people who involved in bringing gambling to Atlantic Princeton and Manhattan. practice law and are also good business City. In the 1990s, he worked with fellow people. Clive Cummis was one of them,” Newark native and Democratic stalwart Cummis is survived by his wife, a brother, former U.S. Sen. Robert Torricelli said. Arthur Goldberg, who rescued Bally’s state Superior Court Judge Philip from near bankruptcy and founded Park Cummis; daughters Andrea Cummis, Cummis also harnessed that business Place Entertainment, once the largest Deborah Cummis-Sandlaufer, Cynthia sense to become one of New Jersey’s most gambling company in the world. For Cummis and Jessica Cummis; and three prodigious Democratic benefactors, often years, Cummis was general counsel and grandchildren. hosting fundraisers at his home in the executive vice president for the company, Llewellyn Park section of West Orange. which later merged with Harrah’s which brought a nationally recognized In addition to his wife of 31 years, Dr. In Loving Memory assessment program and the most Bernice Van Steyn-Weiss (Rydell), he is advanced technology infrastructure to survived by a son, Dr. Michael L. Weiss; the campus. brother, Dr. Seymour Weiss; daughter, Nathan Weiss Paula W. Attryde; granddaughter, Lena WHS Jan. 1942 He insisted that Kean could raise academ- Weiss; brother-in-law, Peter Van Steyn; ic standards while remaining accessible to sisters-in-law, Gloria Mohr and Dorothy students who otherwise would never have President Emeritus of Harth, and 21 nephews, nieces, and great- set foot on an American campus. He in- nephews and nieces. Kean University spired those who worked with him at Kean to foster that dream and carry it into the future. It is alive at Kean University Martin Edelston today as a living tribute to his vision, WHS 1947 character, and generosity of spirit. Dr. Weiss began his career as an educator Founder of Boardroom, Inc. (in his perspective, the highest of call- ings) at Fallsburgh High School (NY) after serving for three years with the U.S. Army Air Force in the Pacific Theater. He received a B.A. from Montclair State College and an M.A. from Rutgers Uni- versity. In 1961, he earned a Ph.D. in government from New York University. He was the recipient of honorary doctor- ate degrees from Kean, Montclair State, A native of Newark, Nathan Weiss, 90 and Jersey City State, honoring his contri- and president emeritus of Kean Universi- butions to higher education and his be- ty, passed away on April 9, 2013, at his loved state of New Jersey. home in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., with The university also recognized his contri- his beloved wife at his side. butions in 1998 by naming its graduate Martin Edelston, 84, of Greenwich, CT, division the “Nathan Weiss Graduate Dr. Weiss served as president of Kean passed away peacefully on October 2, College.” As an undergraduate student, College of New Jersey, now Kean Uni- 2013. He was born in Newark and raised Dr. Weiss was a scholar-athlete playing versity, for 20 years, retiring in 1989 as his family in Short Hills before moving to football and track and was later inducted senior president of the New Jersey state Greenwich in 1994. colleges. In 1961, he joined the Newark into the Montclair State College Athletic State College Department of History and Hall of Fame. Football was one of his Marty, who started his career as an adver- Social Sciences and six years later be- lifelong passions and, as president of tising salesman, became a pioneer in the came a full professor and department Kean, he inspired the creation of its foot- direct marketing and publishing industries chair. In 1969, he became president and ball program and was inducted into its when he launched his company, Board- also continued to teach every year until Athletic Hall of Fame. room Inc., and the flagship Boardroom Reports newsletter in 1972, as well as 1999, 10 years after his retirement. Throughout his professional life, Dr. subsequent newsletters, including Bottom Weiss authored books and articles related During his tenure, the college was trans- Line/Personal and Bottom Line/Health, to the occupation of Japan, governance, formed from a teachers college to a multi- and numerous books. purpose institution, becoming the second collective bargaining, and politics; he was largest state college at the time of his re- a frequent speaker throughout New Jersey He was a philanthropist, a provocateur, a tirement. He presided over the name in addition to serving as a member of caring man of action who helped millions change from Newark State College to numerous organizations, including a term of individuals, both directly and through Kean College of New Jersey and the pur- as president of the New Jersey Public the invaluable advice published these past chase of the Pingry School property, Administrators Association. He has au- 40 years in the company's newsletters and which has become an integral academic thored two books: “At the Center of the books. and performance center for the campus. Storm: Reflections of a State College President” and “The Streets of Newark to Marty is survived by his wife of 58 years, Under his leadership, Kean was awarded the Halls of Academia, An American Rita, their three children, Sam Edelston, a New Jersey challenge grant of $3.9 mil- Story.” Sarah Hiner and Marjory Abrams and lion for its “excellence and equity” plan their spouses. ning committees and took a keen interest YWHA of Metropolitan NJ, and the for- In Loving Memory in strengthening the field of Jewish com- mer Jewish Education Association. munal service. Upon selling his business over 30 years Arthur Brody Brody’s commitment to the Jewish com- ago, Brody embraced Jewish philanthro- WHS 1944 munity was forged early: He made his py as a profession, and became executive first contribution to UJA in 1946 when he director of planning and development at Federation leader was a was 19, with a gift of $10. Jane Brody, UJA-Federation of New York. From life-long pillar of our community his wife of 53 years, recalled that Leo there he moved to the Jerusalem Founda- Brody had been a president of Temple tion, where, as president, he had the op- By Johanna Ginsberg, NJJN B’nai Abraham when it was still in New- portunity to work closely with Teddy ark, and that her husband brought his Kollek, Jerusalem’s longtime mayor. passion for Jewish life into the marriage with him. Arthur and Jane were most recently hon- ored in 2009 at the 12th annual UJA Ben- A successful vintner, Arthur Brody began efit Concert. He was also honored by his career in 1948 in his family’s indus- New York University, The Hebrew Uni- trial catering company covering the versity, and the former Jewish Historical greater New York metropolitan area. Society of MetroWest. He was a 1960 Eventually, he owned vineyards and win- recipient of the Julius and Bessie Cohen eries in New York and California. He Young Leadership Award. A lover of the was president of Gold Seal Vineyards arts and music, he was also a past trustee from 1958 to 1980 and president of Inter- of the American Symphony Orchestra. national Vineyards beginning in 1973. In addition to his wife, Jane, Arthur Arthur Brody of Watchung, a force in the Throughout his business career, he was Brody is survived by his son Richard and local and national Jewish community as a involved in Jewish causes as a volunteer. his wife, Lauren; daughter Kathy Harkov lay leader and professional, died July 28. A past president of the American Associ- and her husband, Ron; his sister Marion He was 86. ation of Jewish Education, he also served Soled; and grandchildren Ari Harkov, Gabriel Harkov, Alex Brody, Samantha A president of the MetroWest Jewish on the boards of national United Jewish federation from 1975 to 1978, and chair Appeal, the American Jewish Joint Dis- tribution Committee, the Hebrew Free Brody, and Matthew Brody. His brother of its UJA Campaign from 1972 to 1975, Martin predeceased him. he led numerous fund-raising and plan- Loan Society, Jewish Community Foun- dation of MetroWest, the former YM-

Norbert Leon Weckstein Norb went to work as an electrical engi- In 1974, he received his Masters in Busi- neer with General Electric upon his grad- ness Administration from Virginia Tech. WHS Jan. 1942 uation from the University of Cincinnati He graduated first in his class. in 1950, remaining with GE as an engi- Electrical engineer, toastmaster, Norb was a high school athlete, playing and amateur athlete neer and engineer manger until he retired, at age 71, in 1995. varsity baseball and participating in track and field events. After he was 40, he As a combat infantryman with the 106th resumed his athletic endeavors, compet- Infantry Division in the European Theater ing in Masters Track and Field events of Operations during World War II, he throughout the region. He was a decath- received the Bronze Star for meritorious lete, winning gold and silver medals in service in Northern France and Germany. numerous competitions through his 60s. At a VJ Day party, he met Gloria Buech- ler, to whom he was married on June 18, He continued to compete, and win med- 1946. als, in field events throughout his 70s and early 80s. He was an avid and skillful Norbert Leon Weckstein, 89, of Roanoke, Norb was well-known in his retirement tennis player, and also enjoyed golf. He VA, died March 21, 2013. Born in New- years as the author of perceptive, well was a longtime student of natural medi- ark, NJ, he was a resident of Roanoke written and thoroughly researched letters cine and alternative healing, reading vora- since 1955, he was part of the first wave to the editor and editorial commentaries, ciously, attending classes and seminars, of engineers and other professionals who and as a participant in The Roanoke subscribing to newsletters, and perusing came with their families from Schenec- Times editorial roundtable. A superb web sites. tady, N.Y. to the Roanoke Valley, to staff speaker, with a quick sense of humor and a ready store of anecdotes and jokes, he He is survived by his wife Gloria of near- the General Electric Company's new plant ly 67 years; three children, Clifford, Dan- in Salem. He and his wife Gloria, like served as toastmaster for many retirement and award functions. iel and Barbara Kaplowitz (Brett); and many of their GE contemporaries, quickly seven grandchildren, sisters-in-law, and became involved in the civic and social many nieces and nephews. life of their new community. the University of Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. in French from In Loving Memory the Johns Hopkins University with a thesis on Voltaire. He taught at a boys' high school in France for a year, forming life- Dr. Robert Lowenstein, long friendships with some of his students. renowned Weequahic and Newark After earning his doctorate, he began his teaching career in educator, passes away at 105 Trenton, N.J. before coming to Newark, where he taught romance languages at Weequahic, South Side, and Barringer High Schools. Dr. Lowenstein was a decorated World War II veteran honored for his service as a Master Sergeant in the Army Air Corps in North Africa, Italy, and Yugoslavia.

In 1955, Dr. Lowenstein was one of three Newark teachers fired during the McCarthy era, when the House Un-American Activities Committee came to Newark. He lost his job for six years, with his case going twice to the New Jersey Supreme Court before he was completely vindicated and reinstated in 1961.

Among the many students with whom he maintained decades- long friendships was Philip Roth, who used him as a model for Dr. Robert Lowenstein, 105, of West Orange, died peacefully the main character's brother Murray, an English teacher, in his at home on Jan. 7, 2013. A memorial service will be held in novel, I Married a Communist. Like Murray, he was a wise, the spring. He lived most of his life in Newark where he was born on July 13, 1907, before moving to West Orange in 1973. principled, but down-to-earth teacher who cared deeply about He was predeceased by the love of his life and wife of 64 his family and the world in which he lived. years, Zelda Lewis Lowenstein, in 2005. After reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70 in 1977, Dr. Lowenstein was a courageous and stalwart progressive he turned to writing poetry and had more than 100 of his whose intellect, warmth, and profound integrity made him poems published in small magazines such as California an inspiration to his family and generations of students, Quarterly, International Poetry Review, and Parnassus colleagues, and friends. He was a scholar, teacher, and Literary Journal. published poet who helped found the Newark Teachers Union in the 1930s. Dr. Lowenstein is survived by his children, Amy Lowenstein and her husband, Daniel Schwarzkopf, of In 2008, he was among the first group of inductees into the Yardley, Pa.; Martha Lowenstein Rennie and her husband, Weequahic High School Hall of Fame, where he was honored Eric, of Cromwell, Conn.; and James Lowenstein and his for his exemplary teaching and chairmanship of the foreign wife, Hadassah, of Fair Lawn, N.J.; four beloved grandsons, languages department over a long career. Matthew and Aaron Rennie, and Ben and Luis Lowenstein, and great-grand daughter, Alexandra Lee Rennie; his sister- He graduated from Newark's South Side High School and in-law, Florence L. Fayer, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and received a bachelor's degree in classical languages from numerous cherished nieces and nephews. Rutgers University in 1928, a master's degree in English from the Superior Court of Essex County. After becoming the first director of the In Loving Memory He sat on the bench from 1992 to 2001, JCHC, she encouraged Jewish residents handling many complex cases. of the public Seth Boyden Housing Pro- Jack Kirsten, 1949 ject in Newark to relocate to the JCHC Judge Kirsten is survived by his wife, houses in West Orange and Irvington. Attorney & Judge Marcia (Yecies) Kirsten; two daughters, Amy and Maurice Cohen and Abbe and “They provided food, housekeeping ser- Honorable Jack B. Cory Schiffman; six grandchildren, vices, and everything needed to help peo- Kirsten, a retired Lindsay and Gregory Perelman, Buzzy ple - particularly Jewish people - grow Superior Court judge and Elisha Cohen, Esther Schiffman, old gracefully,” said her brother, Daniel of Essex County, Sam Schiffman, and one great- Jonas of West Orange. died on Nov. 7, 2012. grandchild, Benjamin Perelman. He was 81. Judge Kirsten was born in Inaddition to Jonas ,Kleinis s u rv ived Newark, N.J., on Francine Jonas Klein, 1955 b y her hu s b and,Jos ep h Kleinof Oct. 20, 1931, and Senior Housing Director ‹†‰‡ϐ‹‡Ž†ǡŠ‡”†ƒ—‰Š–‡”•ǡ‹•ƒ‡–‘ graduated from Weequahic High School and M arcy Thilow ,and s ev en grand- in the Class of 1949. Francine Klein, children. who served as Judge Kirsten was recognized as one of executive director Edward Brenner, 1944 of the MetroWest New Jersey's leading attorneys in public Owned desk company in Newark utility law. He was appointed public Jewish Community utility rate counsel by the New Jersey Housing Corpora- Edward F. Brenner, attorney general from 1970 to 1974 and tion from its incep- 86, of Short Hills, NJ had served as special counsel to the Vir- tion in 1980 until and Boca Raton, Fla., gin Islands Public Services Commission. her retirement in passed away on De- 2004, died of can- cember 27. Born in He received his B.S. degree from New cer Sept. 12 at the Ridgefield Crossings Newark, he was a York University in 1953 and his LL.B. senior living facility in Ridgefield, Conn. devoted husband, from Harvard Law School in 1956. She was 75. father, grandfather, Judge Kirsten had been a co-adjunct successful business- professor at Rutgers University Graduate As the head of JCHC, she supervised man, and generous benefactor to charita- School of Business and had lectured over 600 housing units for senior citizens ble organizations. extensively in rate making and public living in Essex and Morris counties. Her utility regulation at programs of the tenure coincided with a period of wide As a student at Weequahic High School, National Association of Regulatory expansion for the agency, a partner agen- he was the editor-in-chief of The Utility Commissioners. cy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Calumet, the school newspaper, and a MetroWest NJ. school sports reporter for the Newark Judge Kirsten was a partner in the law Evening News. He graduated from firm Kirsten Friedman and Cherin for 20 “Fran was there from the very beginning Cornell University in 1948 with a degree years. He became of counsel to Jersey and played a key role in seeing all five of in electrical engineering Central Power and Light and during that the JCHC’s independent living and as- time he was one of the lead attorneys for sisted living apartment buildings com- His father, Joseph, then asked him to the Three Mile Island accident. He also pleted,” said Harold Colton-Max, who spend six months working at the family represented New Jersey Bell and Public succeeded Klein and is currently the business, Brenner Desk, because two Service Electric and Gas. He was a JCHC’s chief executive officer. employees left. The six months lasted member of the Essex County, NJ State, 37 years until 1983 when he sold the Federal Energy, American and Federal Over these past 30 years, more than business. Under the leadership of Ed and bar associations, the American Judicature 10,000 senior residents have had a roof his brother Robert, Brenner Desk became Society, and American Arbitration Asso- over their heads and a better quality of one of the largest contract office furni- ciation's National Panel of Arbitrators. life due to her dedicated efforts at the ture businesses in the state. JCHC. These are major accomplish- Judge Kirsten was also chairman of the ments on the path to tikun olam. Predeceased by his first wife, Judith section on Administration Law of the “Hopefully, her legacy will bring some Horowitz, he is survived by his wife of New Jersey Bar Association from 1967 level of comfort to her family during this 30 years, Dr. Lee Brenner; brother, to 1969 and a member of the Essex Robert; children, Jeffrey Brenner, Julies County Bar Association Judiciary difficult time,” Colton-Max added. Brenner, Howard O’Desky, Dr. Gary Committee from 1970 to 1973. He was Brenner, Dr. Ilyse O’Desky, and Dr. appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Klein was born in Newark. After gradu- Grant Brenner; and eight grandchildren. Court to the Essex County Ethics Com- ating from Weequahic High School, she mittee from 1974 to 1977. In 1992 Gov- began a career in personnel at the now- ernor Florio appointed Judge Kirsten to defunct Good Deal supermarket chain. 2 The double album from that performance, Arthur Brody, In Loving Memory “Judy at Carnegie Hall,” with Mr. Lind- sey leading the orchestra, was No. 1 on Class of Jan. 1939 Mort Lindsey, the Billboard chart for 13 weeks that year Businessman, and won four Grammy Awards. Entrepreneur, and Jan. 1940 WHS Grad, Ms. Streisand said in a statement that TV Bandleader she had dreamed of working with Philanthropist and Accompanist to Mr. Lindsey. “I first saw him when I was a teenager and got to attend a free Judy Stars, Dies at 89 Garland concert,” she said. “Mort was onstage conducting for Judy, and I could Reprinted from the NY Times sense how safe she felt with his judg- ments and encouragements.” In January 1971, when Mr. Griffin devot- ed two nights of his show to bandleaders If you’ve ever like Les Brown, Lawrence Welk and borrowed a library Vaughn Monroe, it was Mr. Lindsey who book and accidentally reprised their harmonies. knocked a cup of coffee “The hero of Griffin’s two-part pro- onto the cover, you gram,” Jack Gould wrote in The New may have Arthur Brody York Times, “was his own regular or- to thank for not having chestra conductor, Mort Lindsey, the to replace it. As an pianist, who with amazing accuracy and electrical engineering student at Colum- musicianship led his band through all the bia University, Arthur figured out a way different styles and arrangements associ- to turn clear photographic film into a ated with the guests of honor. To shift protective cover that was so superior to Mort Lindsey, who led effortlessly from the Champagne horn of the brown paper versions his classmates Merv Griffin’s televi- Lawrence Welk to the Dixieland beat of used. sion orchestra, accom- Bob Crosby left no doubt of Mr. Lind- Arthur Brody passed away at age 91 on panied Barbra Streisand on the piano in sey’s versatility.” May 10, 2012, following a brief illness. Central Park and played with Judy Gar- land in her celebrated comeback concert Born Morton Lippman in Newark on Arthur’s commitment to serving the at Carnegie Hall, died on May 4 at his March 21, 1923 (he changed his name library community began inside a small home in Malibu, Calif. He was 89. early in his ca- lending library on Bergen Street in New- reer), Mr. Lind- ark, called the Bro Delle Book Shoppe, Mr. Lindsey was musical director for sey was one of owned by his parents, Samuel and Ruth. “The Merv Griffin Show” from 1962 to two children of 1986, during a six-decade career in which immigrants By the time he graduated from Columbia, he brought his big-band finesse to jazz, from Russia. he had eight employees turning out his swing, pop, country and rock in perfor- Classically invention. The simple clear plastic jacket mances and recordings with a diverse trained as a remains in great demand and is used by array of artists. Among them were Pat pianist as a libraries worldwide and this accomplish- Boone, Eddie Fisher, Liza Minnelli, El- child, he earned ment is still evident in libraries today. ton John, Rod Stewart, Willie Nelson, a bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in Granted a patent for his book jackets and Chris Botti and Michael Bublé. music education from Columbia. using a small personal savings, he started Mr. Lindsey won an Emmy in 1969 for the Library Service business. Following his musical direction of Ms. Streisand’s In 1955 he married Betty Bonney, who in his participation in World War II, he CBS concert special, “A Happening in 1941, performing with Les Brown’s Band changed the name of his company to Central Park.” The show led to an al- of Renown, recorded the hit song “Joltin’ Brodart in 1946. The name was chosen bum of the same name. Joe DiMaggio.” through an employee contest where the winner suggested using Art’s first and For Mr. Lindsey, however, his perfor- Besides his wife (who changed her name last names turned inside out. mance of a lifetime occurred on April 23, to Judy) and his son Steve, a record pro- 1961, when Ms. Garland - at 38 and ducer, Mr. Lindsey’s survivors include Through the years he positioned Brodart trying to resuscitate her career after two other sons, Trevor and David; three as the company to supply all things bouts with alcohol and pill addictions - daughters, Bonney Dunn, Deborah Mor- required to run a library from filing performed before a full house at ris and Judy Grant; and a sister, Janet. systems to furniture. His instinct for Carnegie Hall. business is illustrated through the many (Continued on page 2) Esther Epstein Schwartz BRODY (Continued from page 1) Class of Jan. 1951 firsts highlighting a career populated by the perfect blend of in- ventiveness, good timing, and calculated risks. By the 1970s, Former Councilwoman Brodart had more than 1,500 in Irvington employees. Former South Ward Councilwoman Esther D. Schwartz, 79, of Arthur lent his creative mind to many ideas and had a hand in Irvington, passed away on July 29, 2012. Born in Newark, she recognizable industry names of today. He was involved in ex- resided in Irvington for 46 years. Her education from Rutgers perimenting with a formula for a new adhesive to replace library University included an associate’s degree in accounting and paste, which later became “Elmer’s” glue. business administration. His idea for “Magic Mending” tape would be picked up by Min- nesota Mining & Manufacturing better known as 3M. Esther attended the Jewish Theological Seminary and taught primary grades at Congregation Oheb Sholom in South Orange. Some of the many patents credited to him throughout his life- During her lifetime, she devoted herself to the community, the time include the book jacket and book pockets, plus the machin- state of New Jersey, and to many organizations for the benefit of ery to produce them, tabs for ring binders and systems for re- children, the hungry, the disabled, and the needy. cording library transactions are among the products he devel- oped for library use. She was the founder of the American Hope Association for the Although he was involved in varied business ventures, serving homeless in the late 80’s, and was instrumental in getting food the total needs of libraries was his main focus. He made it possi- subsidies through Mt. Carmel Guild in Newark. Esther was ble for libraries to begin with an empty building and become a responsible for Head Start in Irvington for middle income and fully furnished library, supplying shelving, catalog card files, needy families, and served as the President of the Webster seating, tables, and computer workstations, book carts, spinner Women’s Club for several years, bringing Neighborhood Watch racks for all types of material, database management software, to the area. and scanners. Through her efforts, she was able to spearhead the drive to raise In 1982, Arthur relocated to Ranch Sante Fe, near San Diego, the drinking age from 18 to 21 under the Governor Brendan California and officially retired in 2004 after 65 years in an in- Byrne administration. Her political career began in 1976 when dustry he remained passionate about and very much enjoyed. she was elected to the Irvington Municipal Council as South Arthur’s accomplishments in the business world are only part of Ward councilwoman, and was re-elected again in 1980 and his amazing legacy. He was listed in Who’s Who for more than 1984, serving 12 years. In 1985, Esther was appointed as the two decades. Serving on a number of civic and not for profit director of the Essex County Division of Consumer Affairs. boards, he contributed time and money to many local and nation- Predeceased by her husband, John, she is survived by her broth- al charities. er Sanford Epstein; a daughter, Bonnie Sacks; and sons, Michael and Perry Schwartz. Her grandchildren include Justine, Robyn, Arthur was president of Friends of New Jersey libraries, an exec- and Jenna Sacks, as well as Jonathan, Jordan, Jared and Joshua utive board member and council member at large for the Robert Schwartz. Treat Council of Boy Scouts of America, a Mason and a Shriner, and a past president and trustee of Newark Symphony Hall. He also served on the boards of the Rady School of Management, the San Diego Symphony, Seacrest Retirement Village and the Sanford Burnham Cancer Institute. His greatest achievement will be his philanthropic legacy created through serving as the President of the Sophie and Arthur Brody Foundation. His success in business afforded him the opportuni- ty to give back to the communities he loved both far and wide by donating generously to a host of causes important to him and his family. Arthur was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Sophie. He is survived by his companion of the last seven years, Phyllis Cohn, his daughter, Janice Brody (Bruce Rule), his son Donald Brody (Toby Mickelson), and his five grandsons.

2 Gary Barr, 1952 .Lucius Williams, 1964 Pastor Williams was affiliated with the Ministers Conferences and Alliances, Weequahic Teacher & Swim Coach Pastor of Belleville Church Shiloh Baptist Association, General Bap- tist Convention of New Jersey, National Baptist Convention Inc. and United Chap- lain International Worldwide Outreach, Inc. He was a member of The Hillside Chamber of Commerce and also was on several boards, including Greater Life, Inc. of Newark, Lucius was preceded in death by his par- ents and two brothers, James and the Rev. Ronald Williams. Surviving are his be- loved wife and business partner, Patricia; daughter, Desiree and granddaughter, Gary Barr, 77, of Clark, beloved husband, Lucius Williams, Jr. passed away on Au- Denaje, all of Hillside; one sister, Dr. father, grandfather, brother and friend, gust 22, 2011. He grew up attending Evelyn McClendon (Dr. Clifford died Oct. 14, 2011, at Morristown Medi- Zion Baptist Church in Newark, under the McClendon) of South Carolina; a sister-in cal Center. pastoral care of the late Rev. M.Q. Buck- -law; Bettie Miller of Orange (Alonzo man. At the age of eight, Lucius accepted Miller). Gary was born in Newark to Herman and Christ and was baptized. Florence Barr. He served in the Army June Robins Kent, 1943 during the Korean War, was a lifeguard at Lucius attended the Newark public Bradley Beach, a teacher and swim coach schools and graduated from Weequahic at Weequahic High School, and a stock- High School where he excelled in basket- broker with Wachovia Securities before ball and track. Some of his college years retiring. were spent at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. He later graduated from He is survived by Susan Bohrer Barr, Essex County College in Newark with an WHS 1960, his loving wife of 44 years, Associates Degree in Business Admin- along with his son, Jon-Henry, and istration. Lucius enrolled in the Eastern daughter-in-law, Lauren; daughter, Nicole Bible Institute and received his Bachelor's and son-in-law, Larry Becker; his adored Degree in Theology from United Bible grandchildren, Ainsley Barr, Leah Barr, College in Orlando, Florida. Zoe Becker, Sydney Becker, Gavin Beck- er; and brother, Alvin Barr, WHS 1956. On March 25, 1972, Lucius Williams and After 65 years of marriage to the absolute Patricia Gabriel were married. His wife Sue writes: love of her life, Albert Allen Kent, June They are the parents of one daughter, died on June 29, 2011 - just a day after Many heartfelt thanks to the Indians who Desiree Patricia. her 86th birthday. Her unwavering de- wrote and sent cards and tributes in He held positions at Curtis Wright Aero- voutness and love to her husband, chil- memory of Gary. He was a brave soul nautical Manufacturing and as an insur- dren and grandchildren were the heart and who fought a valiant battle never once ance salesman for Progressive Insurance soul of her precious life. complaining about his own pain. Instead, Company. He was the first Black Senior he cheered the pancreatic cancer patients Words provide mere glimpses of such an Assistant Assessor in the Tax Office for on in the weekly chemotherapy sessions extraordinary being. Her journey was the City of Newark. In June of 1976, he and support groups. embraced with that infectious smile, an established Crossroads of Life Inc. Chris- indelible refinement, an intense faith in He loved his Weequahic comrades and tian Bookstore with his wife Patricia at unconditional love, and a passion for life took great pleasure telling everyone of his his side. that just made her beauty glow that much memories. He printed every newsletter Lucius was ordained to the Gospel by the brighter from inside and out. and would read them several times during late Pastor Russell Coleman in May of the week, pausing to tell stories to anyone June was born in Newark on June 1979, was called to Second Baptist who would listen. 28,1925. She was the daughter of Julius Church in Belleville as interim Pastor in C. Robins and Ruth Robins. Her years in The battle to cure this disease that claims June, and was confirmed as Pastor in De- Newark were filled with the wonder of 100 percent of its victims is finally being cember of that year. Under his pastoral learning at Peshine Avenue School and of fought with funding from Pancan.org and watch, thirteen Ministers of the Gospel course, the “great and only” Weequahic Dr. Robert Fine at Columbia Presbyterian were licensed. Several Ministries were High School. Here she soared to the top Hospital. His family and friends have started at the Church as follows: Chris- of her class with honors and strutted with joined to pledge support for these groups tian Education, Prison Ministry, Eliza B. zeal as a majorette. that use every dollar for research. Goldston Scholarship, Valley CDC, Sis- ters Sharing, Praise Team and Dance. Continued on page 23

21 William Michael Phipps Music was not Bill’s only interest. He In Loving Memory had a continuing desire to learn new WHS Department Chair, things from history to zoology. He also Delano Gordon Prominent Jazz Musician enjoyed traveling on vacations with Bar- bara, his wife of thirty-eight years. Weequahic community leader Bill passed away on December 3, 2011. A native of Newark, his lifelong passion Bill was the father of Loren Phipps- Delano Gordon, devoted husband, father, for music, jazz in particular, started at an Cadwell and husband Thurber; Victoria son, brother, friend, leader, youth early age when he began playing the Dillard; Rodney Smith and wife Debo- advocate, community activist, mentor and clarinet and then the saxophone. As a rah; Kyle Bradby; Vincent Wright and entrepreneur, died Oct. 26, 2011. preteen, Bill studied music with his wife Tina; the late William Phipps, Jr.; Born March 24, uncle, a marching band director. He and Kurt Bradby. Also, the brother of 1966, in Charles- performed with the marching band at James Caines; Nathaniel Phipps and wife ton, S.C., he Ruppert Stadium during Negro Baseball Bertha; George Phipps and wife Vivian; attended Weequa- League games. Bill began his formal Mary Baker and the late Willie Caines; hic High School jazz training with his twin brother, and Margaret Harris; and father-in-law of and Malcolm X Nathaniel’s (Nat) Big Band. Misty Morse. He is also survived by many grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Shabazz, graduat- After serving in the Army during the ing in 1984. He Korean War, Bill resumed his formal from page 21 wore black and education, earning a degree in Music ROBINS KENT gold, but he bled Education from New York University Of course it was during these years that orange and brown. she met the love of her life, Albert Delano then gradu- Kantrowitz (later changed to Kent) at a ated from Alphatrain Technology and Temple party. He was playing the piano began a career as a certified systems and she was intrigued and smitten! They engineer and consulted for several tech- courted during the “greatest generation” nology firms. He also worked for the - dinner dates, parties, concerts and on Census Bureau, consulted for Newark’s every single date she was given a garde- Youth One Stop and CWEP programs, nia...that's love. was a parent school liaison, a classroom She went on to study art and design at aide, and a certified basketball official. Pratt Institute of Art in New York and He chaired the South Ward Community after raising three children, she complet- Collaborative - developed to prevent “When I’m on the bandstand and ed her college degree at Montclair State abuse and neglect of children. that downbeat comes, there’s College. nothing wrong in this world.” Delano created the successful Above the June spent the next thirty years dedicat- Rim organization, which organized and an MA degree and teaching certifica- ing her life to teaching home economics basketball tournaments; summer basket- tion from Jersey City State College. at Maplewood Middle School and ball and enrichment camps; and mentor- Columbia High School. Teaching was ing and job training programs. An educator for many years, Bill’s her dedication and designing was her accomplishments included teaching jun- creative passion. In Delano's 20 years of developing ser- ior high school in New York City and a vices for youth, he used enthusiasm, Jazz Artist in Residence at Essex County June was also a member of the Rum compassion, patience and tough love to College, where he established its jazz Papier Nephrosis Foundation and became show the youth of Newark a better way orchestra. Later, he served as Chairman its President. It was here that she spear- of life. He had a love for people, no of Fine Arts, Music, and Foreign Lan- headed bringing the first Renal Dialysis matter what their plight in life. He truly guages at Weequahic High School, from Machine to St. Barnabas Hospital. put hard work and dedication into every- which he retired. thing he believed in and never allowed Beautiful "Juney" is survived by the other the word “no” to discourage him. He A renowned jazz musician, Bill per- part of her heart, her husband Albert. will always be our HERO! formed with numerous luminaries includ- She is also survived by her three children, ing George Coleman, Wayne Shorter, Jeffrey Kent, Cathy Kent Fein (Dr. Ken- Delano was the devoted husband of Dizzy Gillespie, Jack McDuff, Irene neth Fein), and Andrew Kent (Daynah Rochelle Howard, and father of four Reid, Ray Charles, and James Moody. Kent); and three grandchildren, Jennifer, children, Susan Brown, 25, Jonathan He played at internationally recognized Danielle, and David Fein. Howard, 22, Alisha Anne Gordon, 12, jazz venues, such as the Newport Jazz and Delano Gordon Jr., 5. He leaves To all of June’s dear friends: Betty and Festival, as well as smaller jazz clubs Libby and Ruthie and Dolly; nephews behind his mother, Shirley Alston Gor- throughout the metropolitan area. He don; his father, Johnny Williams; mother- Mark and Dana; nieces Adrienne and performed with various jazz groups Adele; and all those who have touched in-law, Leanne Howard; eight brothers, throughout his career, more recently as a eight sisters, and a host of aunts, uncles, her heart and soul - she loved you all and member of the Newark Jazz Elders. Bill we will miss her forever. nieces and nephews. also performed on several recordings.

23 of the Rutgers math program. Phil was certified for principal In Loving Memory and math department chair in Newark. He also took part in the of our teachers National Science Fellowship Award at Stanford University. Phillip grew up and stayed very close to his brother, George, whom he joined forces with in automatic laundry ventures. He Louis Dultz, 1949, retired in 1977 from Newark and the New Jersey Education As- sociation and relocated to Florida. He is survived by his niece, WHS & Science Teacher Susan Egeth Heineman of Fort Lee; nephew, Allen Egeth of Pine Brook; and great-nieces and nephews, Geodi, Kelly, Darin, Louis Dultz, 80, of Springfield and and Douglas. Boynton Beach, Fla, died on May 18, 2011. Born in Newark, he was a resi- dent of Springfield for over 40 years. He was a 1949 graduate of Weequa- hic High School and a member of the Alumni Association. Lou began his career as an educator Frederick Ransom, in the Newark school system at WHS Music Teacher Weequahic High School, where he also served as the director of the Weequahic Adult School. He continued as chairman of the Frederick FJ Ransom, 84, of Fort science department at Barringer High school until his retirement Smith, Ark., passed away Feb. 21, in 1991. 2011. Fred's college studies included Xavier University, He earned a B.S. degree from Rutgers College and an M.A. University of Arkansas, Philander degree in Education from Montclair State College. Smith College, and Seton Hall University. His passions were his Lou was the past president of the Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael students, classical music, Men’s Club in Springfield, the financial secretary of the Odd languages and cultural exchange. Fred started his teaching ca- fellows, and a member of the Jewish War Veterans. He was a reer in veteran of the U.S. Army. Little Rock, Ark., at Dunbar High School and Horace Mann. He is survived by his wife Ann; his children, Brenda Cohen of During those years, he proudly Springfield, Steven and Jeanne Dultz of Chester, and Richard performed as a guest soloist with the Fort Smith Symphony and Aksia Dultz of Berkeley Heights; and two brothers, Harvey Orchestra. In 1958, he was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship of Edison and Norman of South Orange. Lou was a generous to continue his vocal studies in Germany, and also lived and and involved grandfather to Jared, Adam, and Jodi Cohen; taught in France. Stephanie and Eric Dultz; and Jackson and Harlie Dultz. Returning to America, Fred started a long career in the Newark public school system, as a teacher and administrator in music and foreign languages. He taught at Weequahic High School in the 60’s and 70’s. As a vocalist, he performed with many sym- phony orchestras, including in the New York and New Jersey Phillip Egeth, areas. Retiring back to Fort Smith, he traveled many times to Morocco, where he enjoyed working with students and assisting WHS Math Teacher them with their entrance exams to various colleges in the U.S. Phillip A. Egeth died on June 10, Fred is survived by a loving godson, Stephen Wyatt of Califor- 2011. He was born in Newark on nia, and a huge extended family all over the United States, Jan. 16, 1921 and attended East including nieces, nephews and cousins, from the Quinn, Cald- Orange High School and Montclair well, Miller, Davis, Jones, and Reynolds families. State Teachers College. He taught math at Vernon L. Davy High School in East Orange until he was drafted and entered the Army Air Corps. Phil joined a B-17 flight crew at Pueblo, Co- lo., that included Clark Gable and then was sent to the Corps of Engineers at Berkeley, Calif., as part of the atomic bomb pro- ject. Phil earned his M.A. degree in mathematics in 1948 from Montclair State. He taught at Weequahic and was adjunct facul- ty at Newark State Teachers College, Kean College, Princeton summer secondary math program, and the Morristown division Dr. Wolf was born in Newark on March In Loving Memory 14, 1935 and graduated from Weequahc High School in 1952. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Jack Wolf, June 1952 Pennsylvania, and two master’s degrees and a Ph.D. from Princeton. He served in Did the Math Behind Computers the Air Force and taught at New York University, the Polytechnic Institute of By Douglas Martin, NY Times Brooklyn and the University of Massa- chusetts at Amherst before moving to San Diego.

His most important early work was devis- ing a theorem with David Slepian in 1973 proving that two separate streams of cor- related data can be sent independently and simultaneously and then combined Evelyn, who died of leukemia at age 83, and simplified at journey’s end. An started helping others when she was 9. example would be neighboring tempera- Growing up in Newark, she founded a ture sensors independently sending data group called the Charity Girls that per- to a weather center. formed musical theater at orphanages, critical care facilities, and homes for the Decades later, building on the work of elderly. other theorists and engineers, the tech- Jack Keil Wolf, an engineer and nique propelled the development of com- After working as a speechwriter and spe- computer theorist whose mathematical puter networks. “It sometimes takes cial adviser at the U.S. Department of reasoning about how best to transmit and decades for the implementation of a Health and Human Services in Washing- store information helped shape the digital technology to catch up with the concept,” ton, D.C., in the 1980s, Evelyn and her innards of computers and other devices Dr. Viterbi said. husband returned to New Jersey and in that power modern society, died on May 1990 she founded Unity Group, which 12 at his home in the La Jolla section of Dr. Wolf was recruited by the University ran a home for battered women in subur- San Diego. He was 76. of California, San Diego for its new ban Essex County. Center for Magnetic Recording Research Dr. Wolf was lionized by information in the mid-1980s. The center’s research Unity disbanded in 2003 after Ortner theorists and won many awards recogniz- helped increase the speed and capacity of became ill and she turned over its assets ing his contributions to the communica- magnetic hard drives while lowering their to the University of Pennsylvania for the tions networks that now lace the earth. cost. Dr. Wolf was elected to the founding of the Evelyn Jacobs Ortner Devices like cellphones would not exist national academies of both engineering Center on Family Violence, which offers had not thinkers like Dr. Wolf come up and science. courses and performs research. with their mathematical underpinnings. Dr. Wolf is survived by his wife, the for- Evelyn met her husband when both were The Institute of Electrical and Electronics mer Toby Katz ( Jan. 1952 WHS grad); 15-year-old students at Weequahic High Engineers called Dr. Wolf “one of the daughters, Sarah and Jill; sons, Joseph School in Newark. They moved to Short most productive cross-fertilizers in engi- and Jay; and five grandchildren. Hills in 1963 and were married for 63 neering research, successfully importing years. techniques used in one field to obtain unexpected results in another.” Evelyn Jacobs Ortner Evelyn also had a strong interest in litera- ture and earned a Master of Arts from Dr. Andrew Viterbi, creator of the perva- June 1945 Drew University. Her thesis, a biography sive Viterbi algorithm, said a method Dr. of the American poet Witter Bynner, was Wolf developed for compressing separate Advocate for Battered Women an extension of a decades-long corre- streams of data into a single message had spondence with him. These writings are uses in flash memory devices. Evelyn Jacobs Ortner of Short Hills, a now housed at the University of New leader in the fight against domestic Mexico, near the late Bynner’s home. Dr. Wolf later made advances in data violence, had “a great passion for what- storage, removing errors and clarifying ever she was doing, especially when she In addition to her husband, Ortner is fuzzy information retrieved from magnet- was helping other people,” her husband, survived by her children, Peter and ic disks so that more data could be stored Robert Ortner recalled. “She had great Nicole, and a brother, Edward Jacobs. in less space. “This is at the heart of the sympathy for the very underdog, the information revolution,” said Lawrence weaklings who are taken advantage of. Editor’s Note: An article about Evelyn and Larson, a colleague of Dr. Wolf’s at the That used to upset her enormously.” her work previously appeared in the Alumni University of California. Calumet.

19 IN LOVING MEMORY eral Clean Water Act, and took courses in public interest top- ics. While working at NJPIRG, she investigated NJ’s no fault auto Eleanor J. Lutzke Lewis insurance system and the composition of the New Jersey Blue Cross board of trustees. Insurance Commissioner Richland June 1959, Advocate for Social Justice McDonough responded to Eleanor’s Blue Cross investigation by changing the Blue Cross board composition to include more women and minorities. Eleanor J. Lewis died in her Princeton home Friday af- In 1973, Eleanor was hired by Brendan Bryne’s gubernatorial ter battling ovarian cancer campaign. After Bryne won, she worked on the transition for almost a decade. She team. She was then hired by Insurance Commissioner James was 68. J. Sheeran to serve as the Assistant Commissioner of Insur- ance for Consumer Services, where she supervised investiga- Born in Newark on De- tions of consumer complaints and hearings. The Department cember 9, 1941 to Maurice levied more fines in 4 years under Commission Sheeran than Lutzke, a grade school it had in the previous 50 years combined. Insurance company principal, and Hilda G claim files were examined for fair consumer treatment, and Lutzke, a high school Eng- consumer education materials were prepared and distributed. lish teacher, Eleanor gradu- ated from Weequahic High Eleanor left the insurance department in 1978 after graduating School in 1959. from law school, and practiced law on her own in Princeton and then with Yvette Weiss. In 1991 she moved to Washing- She spent 2 years at Cornell ton, DC, and resumed working with Ralph Nader as director University studying indus- of the government purchasing project, which promoted the trial and labor relations, purchase of environmentally safe products and services such and then transferred to Sara Lawrence College, where she as recycled paper, energy efficient light bulbs, and natural received her Bachelors of Arts degree. She earned a master’s cleaners. She also served as director of the American Associ- degree in human development from Harvard University, and ation of Legal Publishers, fighting West Publishing’s copy- received her doctorate in psychology and education from the right of legal citations. University of Michigan. She earned her law degree from Se- ton Hall Law School. In 2000, she returned to New Jersey and resumed practicing law focusing on consumer fraud. She stopped practicing law Her mother was one of the founders of the American Federa- in 2005 after her illness reoccurred, but continued her life- tion of Teachers Union in Newark, and Eleanor was raised by long work supporting individual rights and consumer advoca- her parents to be conscious of social injustice, an influence cy through various volunteer efforts. She also spent her final that would shape her for the rest of her life. In fourth grade, years enjoying time with family and friends, reading her be- she was already very conscious of civil rights issues, and loved New York Times every day, following various intellec- when her teacher tried to force her to do something she did not tual pursuits and taking stand-up comedy classes, which she want to do, she informed the teacher that her civil rights were looked forward to every week. being violated. She is survived by her 97-year-old mother Hilda G. Lutzke of As a graduate student at the University of Michigan, Eleanor Verona, her brother Arthur and sister-in-law Nancy Lutzke of became very involved in the women's movement and worked Amagansett, NY, and nieces Jessica Lutzke and Melissa with an organization to improve the status of women there. Turowsky, both of New York City. She is also survived by She soon became a part-time consultant to the federal govern- many first cousins and their children and grandchildren, and ment for affirmative action on college campuses. After re- by countless good friends who added significant meaning to ceiving her doctorate, she moved to Washington, DC, to con- her life. tinue working for the government. Eleanor set a priority on enjoying vacations, activities and Shortly thereafter, she visited Ralph Nader’s office and asked conversations with the friends she maintained from each dec- to work with him. They determined it would be best for her to ade of her life. With her commitment to social justice, those become head of a state PIRG (Public Interest Research relationships with family and friends formed the core of her Group). She was hired as the first executive director for life. She is missed and will continue to be missed by all the NJPIRG in 1972. During its initial year, students working people who loved her and benefited from her activities. with NJPIRG operated a consumer complaint center at Rut- gers, did clean water testing of NJ streams under the new fed- confidant and, most importantly, a friend. communications officer In Loving Memory Herb’s particular joy was his four grand- in the Army Air Force children, as well as his nieces, nephews and during World War II. many cherished friends. He is survived by his In 1946, he married Herb ‘Butch’ Zukerberg, 1945 wife, two sons, Ron Zukerberg and wife Jean Gordon of Wendy and Paul Zukerberg and wife Dr. Ilana Elizabeth, moved to Band Leader and Sculptor Zukerberg; grandchildren, Rachel, Josh, Jesse Millburn and continued and Eli, niece, Marcia Kahan Rosenthal, WHS to serve in the NJ Air Herb Zukerberg, known 1952; and many nephews nieces, and cousins. National Guard, where professionally as Herb he was a lieutenant Zane, passed away on Florence Misurell, WHS Faculty colonel and commander of the 105th AC&W October 1, 2009. He Squadron in Newfoundland. was known as the ‘Bar Foreign Language Teacher Mitzvah King’ of New After his war service, Al was associated in the Jersey. building products industry. An early Florence P Misurell, computer enthusiast, he was a developer of 97, of Seabrook The Herb Zane new products and a collector of classical jazz Village, Tinton Falls, Orchestra specialized in and concert music. A most voracious reader passed away on Sept. musical entertainment and promoter of education, he initiated the 19, 2009. Born in for both private and public parties and various Great Book Club Series at the local public Kearny, she lived most gala events. In particular Bar/Bas Mitzvahs or libraries. He was a strong advocate for of her life in Newark Jewish coming of age parties for young Jewish fairness and justice. He was a generous before moving to men and women were his niche. Although he supporter of the Millburn and Basking Ridge Florham Park for 20 and his band performed at many weddings, public libraries, The Raptor Trust of years and has been a Herb was able to transform the traditional Bar Millington, and the Astronomy Club of NJ. Mitzvah from a circumspect solemn occasion resident of Seabrook Village in Tinton Falls, for the past five years. into one of festivity and some would say In 2005, after the passing of his first wife, extravagance. Jean, Al enjoyed three happy years of She received her BA and MA degrees from remarriage to Elizabeth. He is survived by his New York University in 1936. Florence was a Originally a native of Newark, Herb graduated beloved wife, daughters, Joan Cocks, Deborah language teacher for the Newark Board of from Weequable High School and attended Steiner-van Rooyen, and Barbara Steiner: his Education, primarily working at Weequahic Rider College. Afterwards, Herb played son-in-law, Peter Cocks; grandchild, Kerie High School for 26 years, retiring in 1975. drums in the US Army Band. Following the van Rooyen; brother, David S. Steiner and Florence was a member of the NJ Retired Army, he joined his brother Alan Zane. It was his sister-in-law, Sylvia; sisters, Elsie Seilkoff Teachers Association and at Seabrook Village with the Alan Zane Orchestra that Herb got and Gertrude Nudel. He is also survived by was a member of the French Club, the his start. He began the Herb Zane Orchestra many nieces, nephews, cousins and his Sociable Singers and Meditation Club. in 1952. extended families in Israel, Brazil, South Florence was an avid student of Shakespeare, Africa and France. For many years in the late 1950’s and 60’s, opera and foreign languages. She was full of Herb was the house band at the Steak Pit life and energy and will be remembered as a June 1953 Restaurant in Paramus. This venue really kind, supporting, and intelligent, grateful, David Grossman, enthusiastic, devoted and extraordinary showcased his musical talent and in addition, Local Physician provided access for Herb to work with some woman. of the top nightclub acts of the period such as Florence will be missed dearly by all her Dr. David L. Grossman, M.D., 73, died on Connie Francis, Killer Joe Piro and the dance Dec. 26, 2009. Born in Newark, he resided in duo, the Fisher Brothers. family, friends and Seabrook Community. She was predeceased by her husband, Rocco Maplewood since 1970. He was a graduate of A. Misurell, in 1984. Surviving are her Temple University with a B.S. Degree and After a 47-year career and 11,000 parties, he received his medical degree from SUNY retired to Monroe, NJ where Herb found a daughter, Janice Misurell Mitchell (WHS 1963) and husband, Tom; a son, Robert Downstate Medical School. Dr. Grossman new expression in sculpture. He established a served his residency in internal medicine at serious reputation as an artist, working Misurell and wife, Sherri; five grandchildren, Carmen and Gabriel Mitchell, Justin, Michael Beth Israel Hospital in Newark. There he primarily in alabaster and has his sculpted served as president of the medical staff and pieces in museums and private collections and Travis Misurell; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. was a member of the AMA. He maintained a throughout the country. Most recently private practice in Maplewood for the past 39 immediately prior to his death, Herb was in years. During the Vietnam War, he served in the process of what he described as a Alfred N. Steiner, June 1938 the Army Medical Corps ‘Comeback.’ He collected his former Lieutenant Colonel, Library Advocate musician colleagues together (now in their Surviving are his wife, Jane (Harris) 70’s and 80’s) and released two CDs that are a Grossman; sons, Robert and Bruce; his collection of standards with some Gospel Alfred Nathan Steiner of Sedona, Ariz., daughters Jenine Alvarado and Stacey music thrown into the mix. formerly of Millburn and Basking Ridge, died Moscone; a sister, Audrey Schornstein (WHS peacefully at home. He was born in Newark, 1955); and his grandchildren, Dani, Erica, Herb always stressed the importance of family graduated from Weequahic High School and Michael, Justin, Matthew, Jenna, Joshua, and was adored by all. He was supremely Rutgers University College of Engineering, Sara, Alex and Angelina. He is predeceased devoted to his beloved wife of 59 years, where he was captain of the lacrosse team. by his wife, Marilyn (Rozansky) Grossman, Renea. He was considered by his two sons to Al was an avid ham radio operator and served several years ago. be both a trusted advisor and a reliable our country proudly and with distinction as a Presidents Organization (YPO) and later World honors in 1970 with a In Loving Memory Presidents Organization. BA degree in political science. While at Kent He served 10 years as the Chairman of the State, he co- founded the Martin Brody, Jan. 1939 Executive Committee for Caldor, which was Black Student Union and later purchased by Associated Dry Goods, a Built Restaurant Associates the ZI Gamma Chapter at merger initiated by Martin. Other board Omega Psi Phi fraternity. into industry leader positions included: Boston Celtics, Dollar In 1973, he graduated Savings Bank, Leisure Technology, Jaclyn, from Ohio State Univer- Martin Brody died at Washington National Life Insurance Company sity Law School and was admitted to the New age 88 in West Orange and countless Smith Barney Mutual Funds. He Jersey Bar that same year. on October 29, 2009. also served on the American Stock Exchange A longtime resident of Advisory Committee for eight years. In June 1979, Ernest was appointed the Short Hills, he lived in Newark municipal public defender during the Boca Raton, Florida. Martin was a true humanitarian whose gener- Gibson administration. He continued his osity and leadership in community affairs employment with the City of Newark for He was the Chairman touched countless lives. His nonprofit and several decades thereafter. He was loved and and CEO of Restaurant civic work included 14 years on the board of admired by all friends and colleagues alike and Associates (RA) from St. Barnabas Healthcare System, the largest will be truly missed. 1963-1992. Under Martin's leadership RA healthcare system in the state of NJ. He served became one of the premier restaurant eight years as Chairman of St. Barnabas and in Ernest leaves to mourn, Tammy Thompson, his companies in the country known for their 1977 was awarded an honorary lifetime trustee- wife; Ernest Thompson, Sr. and Joyce R. concept restaurant and high quality food ship. For 13 years he was Chairman of the Thompson, his father and mother; Gary service for major institutional clients. Finance Committee for the NJ Transit Auth- Thompson, his brother; Sahir Thompson, his ority Board. A plaque at Penn Station in son; Sahir Thompson, Jr., his grandson; Vinant Born in 1921 in a cold water flat in Newark, Newark commemorates his 20 years of Miller, his nephew; and a host of other loving Martin started working in his father's business, outstanding service. and devoted family and friends. Rain or Shine, at nine years old. Rain or Shine was a box lunch company that thrived during In addition, he served on the NJ State Board of the Depression selling prepackaged lunches to Institutions and Agencies and was a Commis- Eugene Picker, Jan. 1945 factory workers throughout Essex County. sioner on the Governor's Management Review Reporter and Editor He graduated from Weequahic High School Commission. He served on the board of and Michigan State University. Temple B'nai Abraham and the South Palm Beach Jewish Federation. He was Chairman of Eugene ‘Gene’ Picker of Whippany, a news- He enlisted in the army during World War II. the Young Men's Division of the UJA and was paper editor and reporter for more than 60 In 1946, he returned home a Captain and actively involved in the Jewish Federation of years, died at 81 years of age. Born in Newark, joined the family business. He met Florence Metro West NJ as both a volunteer and board Gene lived in Elizabeth for many years before Brody (formerly Gropper) on a blind date and member. moving to Whippany. He was a graduate of they were married 6 months later. After the Weequahic High School, and NYU with a family business had grown from 1 to 60 trucks, Mr. Brody is survived by his beloved wife, degree in journalism. He worked 25 years at Martin engineered its sale in 1961. Florence; brother Arthur; sister Marion; the Dorf Feature Service News Bureau and was daughter and son-in-law Renee and Alan associated with the sports departments of The Two years later, he became Chairman, Levow; daughter-in-law Marc and Carleen Star-Ledger and the Daily Journal in Elizabeth. President, and CEO of Restaurant Associates Brody; and three grandchildren Jake Levow, (RA) by merging Waldorf Systems with RA. Cary Levow and Justine Brody. He was deeply involved in the coverage of the The company created and owned such New Jersey scholastic and collegiate sports renowned NYC restaurants as The Four Martin Brody did so much for so many. A man scene. His writings and numerous sports Seasons, The Forum, Mama Leones, Tavern on of honor, he had an extraordinary work ethic, assignments included the Ali-Frazier boxing the Green, Brasserie, La Fonda del Sol, and integrity and personal warmth. In a world of fights, professional baseball, football, tennis Sea Grill. change, no one who worked for him ever quit. and golf. Early in his newspaper career in the He was fond of saying "life is not a dress mid-40’s, he covered the Newark Eagles of the The food service division included such rehearsal" and he lived his life with that quote Negro Baseball League. institutions as Lincoln Center, Kennedy in mind. Martin Brody devoted most of his life Center, United Nations, Metropolitan Museum, to serving his community, his country and his Gene received numerous sports awards, Harvard Club, Ford Foundation and the family. We are all better for having known him including election to the Elizabeth Sports Hall U.S. Open. Nationwide operations included and he will be deeply missed. of Fame. He was a 50-year plus member of the Charlie Brown's and Acapulco restaurant NJ Sportswriters Association, its longest chains, and Eastern News Stands. serving committee member and vice president. Ernest Thompson, 1966 He received the organization’s Atlantic City Born of immigrant parents, his mother was Newark Public Defender Sports Award in 1971 for journalism pregnant with Martin when they came to this excellence. He was also deeply involved in social activism. country from Budapest. Martin literally went Ernest H. ‘Ernie’ Thompson, Jr., a Newark from Ellis Island to the boardroom. He was municipal public defender, died November 3, Gene was a devoted father to his sons, Doug known among his peers and colleagues for his 2009. Ernest was educated in the Newark and his wife Cheryl, and Bill and his wife, inspirational leadership and altruism. At an public school system and graduated from Barbara, and grandfather to Alyssa, Brett and early age he was invited to join the Young Weequahic High School in 1966. He Dylan. He is survived by his brother, Al, and graduated from Kent State University with his former wife, Annette. In Loving Memory Richard Tepp (below left) and (below right in front) with members of the Young Lions HOWARD TEPP, 1965, of Richard and the Young Lions passes away before his legendary N.J. garage band stages an unlikely comeback after nearly 40 years

Excerpts from an article by Jay Lustig, Star-Ledger Staff

In 1966, a songwriter and producer named Larry Brown walked "Nuggets." The song "was everything I liked originals, but also includes remakes of "Open into the Indian about that particular era of music," says Up Your Door" and "You Can Make It" (the Pizzeria in Newark. "Nuggets" producer Lenny Kaye, who is best third of the band's '60s singles), and covers of Some teenagers known as a member of Patti Smith's backing some obscure garage-rock songs. It is not were leaning band. "It was driving, rocking, elemental, and yet released and has no title, but Van Zandt against the jukebox, full of the things that all the 'Nuggets' bands plans to put it out on his own Renegade 4th grade picture from singing along, and have, which is desire. You can feel these Peshine Avenue School Nation label, with distribution by a larger Brown spotted a people seeing the gold ring, and grasping for record company. potential star. "I don't know what song - it it, and actually snagging it." might have been a Rolling Stones song," says The album will follow the recent release of a Brown, a Newark native who now lives in Tepp, who died on June 17 of leukemia, at DVD documentary, "Out of Our Dens: The Nashville, and is known as L. Russell Brown. the age of 57, had other bands after the Richard and the Young Lions Story." James "But I went, 'Wow, what an interesting voice Young Lions broke up. But he never made as Hannon of Scotch Plains, who designed the this kid had.' There was a rasp to it, and a big a splash as he did the first time around. band's Web site (www.richardandthe power, and a fury." "What he wanted out of life was to play younglions.com), co-directed the low budget again," says Lynne Taylor, who lived with film. The singer's name was Howard Tepp, but he Tepp in the upstate New York town of would soon change it to Richard Tepp and Tannersville for the last 24 years of his life. The Richard & the Young Lions story began front the band, Richard & the Young Lions. "He always felt like he came so close." almost 40 years ago, when Tepp was a The band released a howling debut single, student at Newark's Weequahic High School "Open Up Your Door," that was a regional Tepp supported himself primarily with (1965 grad). He joined a band called the smash in markets across the country, bartending and, later in his life, disability Emeralds, which soon changed its name to including Detroit, Cleveland and Seattle. checks. He suffered from a number of the Original Kounts. ailments, including psoriatic arthritis, But further success was elusive, and by the Parkinson's Disease, and the blood disorder, Tepp was still in this band - also featuring end of 1967, the band had broken up. polycythemia. "He never quit, no matter how guitarists Bob Freedman and Marc Lees, Garage-rock aficionados never forgot about many things they socked him with," says drummer Norm Cohen, bassist Ricky Rackin them, though. "They defined garage-rock," Taylor. "That's why it was so hard to see that and keyboardist Jerry Raff - when Brown says Steven Van Zandt, the Bruce he finally went." discovered him...Brown, whose future Springsteen collaborator and "Sopranos" successes would include co-writing "Tie a actor who hosts the nationally syndicated Tepp's wish to reunite with the Young Lions Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree," "Underground Garage" radio show and who was granted, improbably, in 2000. Band thought "Richard" was more rocking than recently presented a garage-rock festival at members got back in touch with each other, "Howard," and asked him to change his Randall's Island in New York. and decided to come out of musical name. Remembering that he had met Tepp retirement. The reunited band performed at on Lyons Avenue, he came up with the idea "(Tepp) had a great attitude in his voice, and clubs like Maxwell's in Hoboken and the of renaming the band the Young Lions. they had a fuzztone bass, which is a Village Underground in New York. garage-rock move. It was just sort of that In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a basic, simple music that we used to call rock Shortly before Tepp died, the group, which college trust fund for Richard's son Casey at 'n' roll dance music. It was the kind of music released three singles but no album in the Key Bank. If you would like to contribute to that made people get on the dance floor and '60s, finished its first full-length album, with this fund, please send your check to: Key go berserk." In 1998, "Open Up Your Door" Van Zandt handling much of the production Bank, PO Box 897, Tannersville, NY 12485 achieved the ultimate garage-rock honor, work. The album is dominated by new or call (518) 589-5900. Please attach a note being selected for an expanded CD reissue of that it is for the Casey Tepp Trust Fund the seminal 1972 garage-rock compilation, government services, housing, health care, and in the NJ National Guard, Richie returned to In Loving Memory education, we had delivered our poorest and Newark to teach gym first at Wilson Avenue most vulnerable citizens into monopolies from School, then at Lincoln Avenue School, where which they could not escape. he also ran its after-school and summer Daniel Gaby, June 1951 recreation programs. He was also the coach Having also served on the State Board of for Newark Science High's baseball team. Owned prestigious advertising agency Education as its Vice President, the Rutgers Richie’s greatest love were his two children, Board of Trustees and Board of Overseers, and Bryan and Erika. Also surviving are brothers Dan Gaby of West as the Vice President of Essex County Alan (WHS 1964) and Gary (WHS 1959), and Orange, father, leader, College, Dan knew too well the value of former wife Esther Capobianco. mentor, and friend, education, and the burden of not having one, passed away on Dec. 10, on our neediest citizens. He felt that Eric Parham, 1966, Publicist 2009. Dan was loved educational choice was an imperative, a deeply and intensely by precondition, if equality for low-income, Eric L. Parham, 61, of all he knew and met. largely minority populations was to become a Roselle, N.J., passed Most importantly, he will reality. away on Sept. 21, 2009. forever be missed by his Eric, born in Newark on wife, Corky; his children, Always ahead of the political thought of the April 17, 1948, was a Lisa, Suzanne, Keith, Vanessa, Corrine and time, it was almost 30 years after his epiphany 1966 graduate of Donny; his grandchildren, Devin, Jackson, before Dan took up the stewardship of Weequahic High School. Noah, Jordan, Jared and Nora; and his Excellent Education for Everyone (E3), after siblings, Doris, Molly, Murray and Beattie. first serving on its board. He believed that the He began a successful career as a staff writer battle for equal educational opportunity was for the Newark Evening News. He was a Dan spent his life defending those who could the logical extension of the civil rights move- senior publicist for ABC Television in New not defend themselves. He tirelessly worked ment, in which he also worked tirelessly. York for 32 years and served as union steward. to bring freedom and equality to the down- He covered assignments for ABC Sports, trodden, the lost, the disenfranchised. His Dan built, here in New Jersey, the country's News, and Daytime TV. He was also the East accomplishments bordered on innumerable. most diverse coalition of school choice Coast show handler for series such as “Who Dan lived a full life in both the public and supporters, including Democrats and Wants To Be A Millionaire?” private spheres. Republicans, tax and business groups, religious leaders, parents, and elected officials. Eric’s two passions were motorcycles and Ji A graduate of Rutgers University in Newark, He led with a "by any means necessary" bent Do Kwan. Inducted into the Martial Arts Hall Dan began his career in advertising as a where the organization's one goal was to "get of Fame in Kenpo and Tae Kwon Do, he copywriter. He ultimately became the owner a child from a terrible educational place to a brought his love of the art to youths in Roselle of Keyes Martin, then one of the state's largest better one, now." for 16 years. Preceded in death by his step- advertising agencies, representing such high father, Phillip Kirby, he is survived by his profile clients as AT&T, ShopRite, and the He supported all sectors of the educational mother, Louise; wife of 20 years, Marita; Port Authority. Dan created such famous spectrum (traditional public schools, charter daughters Erica, Victoria and Adrienne; and campaigns as "New Jersey and You: Perfect schools, and private schools among them) grandson Christian. Together," in addition to writing the ShopRite which is itself unique. But most importantly "Can Can" song. he believed in a parent's ability to make the best educational decision for a child, and that a Marvin Zwillman, Jan. 1945 In many ways, however, Dan's professional ZIP code, or someone's income, should not life was his hobby. His passion was politics, relegate a child to a terrible school. For Dan, it Marvin Zwillman, 83, a and the art and science of social change. A was always that simple. resident of South Orange, committed, lifelong Democrat, he served in died on August 3, 2009 in many roles in the party, including chairing the Richard Naftalis, 1967, Educator St. Barnabas Hospital after 1964 Johnson-Humphrey campaign in courageously battling Somerset County and Co-Chairing the pneumonia for several Richard Naftalis, 60, of McCarthy delegation to the 1968 Democratic months. Born and raised in Coconut Creek, Fla., convention. He was also the Chair of NJ Newark, Marvin was a formerly of Union, died Citizens for Byrne in 1976, and Citizens for graduate of Weequahic High School, class of on November 21, 2009. Florio in 1989. In 1976 and 1980, he was the 1945. He served honorably in the U.S. Coast Richie “Naf” attended State Chairman for Jimmy Carter for Guard before attending the University of Peshine, Chancellor and President. Most notably, Dan ran a vigorous Illinois. graduated from Maple, primary race for the Democratic Senate was Bar Mitzvahed at nomination in 1972. He worked on campaigns For many years, Marvin Zwillman, his father B'nai Abraham, and was but never became a creature of the status quo. Jacob and brother Seymour owned and a regular at the "Y". He worked in politics on his own principled operated liquor stores in Newark. Later, he terms, and always fought for the underserved was employed at Hirsch Auto, a company also His passion for sports developed early in life in the process. located in Newark, that supplies restoration and he played JV basketball at Weequahic and products to antique cars. was part of the Y's championship basketball But Dan cared about education, its reform, and team. He attended Peru State College in school choice, with an intensity that surprised Marvin Zwillman is survived by his son, Dr. Nebraska, where he majored in Physical even those who knew him well. He often Michael Zwillman; two grandchidren, KC Education and played on both its varsity talked of how his U.S. Senate campaign Schoenhaar and MacKenzie Zwillman; and his basketball and baseball teams. After serving showed him that, through many of our longtime companion, Kathe Connell. A veteran of the peacetime Army, Mr. Menkes was Majorie Levine Bobker, 1936 In Loving Memory a former vice president of the Mens Club at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in Short Hills, the Marjorie Levine Bobker, 84 passed away on Alumni: former head of the United Jewish Appeal in Irvington and a member of the Presidents Club at March 2, 2004. Mrs. Bobker worked for 40 years as an art dealer at the Marjorie Bobker Art Gallery Benjamin Powell III, 1987 the University of Richmond. Surviving is a daughter, Nancy Clayman; a son, Neal; sisters in Monclair and South Orange. She was a Harriet Alpert and Rita Weinstein; and five member of the Crestmont Country Club in west By Guy Sterling, Star-Ledger Staff grandchildren. He is pre-deceased by his wife orange and the Temple B’nai Jeshurun’s women’s Lois Izenberg Menkes. They were high school Association. Born in Newark, she lived in West Benjamin Powell III passed sweethearts at Weequahic. Orange for 35 years before moving to Verona 14 away in July 2004 at age 35 years ago. Surviving are daughters, Barbara Zins as result of injuries and Geri Lozauskas; a son, Dennis; sisters, Carol sustained in an off-duty David Pogash, 1935 Levine Rothman and Rita levin Gaber; six motorcycle accident in grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Jersey City. By Rudy Larini, Star-Ledger Staff Faculty: Powell was a veteran David Pogash, 86, of South investigator with the Essex Orange, died in July 2004 County Prosecutor’s Office. after a three-month battle Lawrence D. Schulman He joined the prosecutors office in 1997 after with cancer. He spent his serving as a state corrections officer and for six life in northern New Jersey, Lawrence D. Schulman, years as an officer with the East Orange Police where he became a leader Ph.D., 80, of Union, died Department. Before getting assigned to the in the Jewish community. in August 2004. He was homicide squad in 2000, he was an investigator in For more than 50 years, he a history teacher at the juvenile, trial and narcotics sections of the and his oldest brother, the Weequahic High School prosecutor’s office. Mr. Powell had recently late Israel M. Pogash, were and University High completed a three-month course on the use of partners at Pogash & Co., a certified public School, both in Newark, polygraphs and was expected to become the accounting firm with an office in downtown for more than 50 years office’s lead polygraph examiner. Paula Dow, Newark. The firm eventually merged with KPMG, before retiring. Dr. Acting Essex County Prosecutor said, “He was a and Mr. Pogash moved his office to Short Hills. Schulman also taught skilled investigator but, more significantly, he political science, economics and government at genuinely cared about the people of Essex As CPAs, the Pogash brothers possessed a Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, Kean County, from his roots in Newark to working his unique talent for being able to ferret out financial University in Union and Union County College in way up through the police ranks.” irregularities in accounting ledgers. "I did a great Cranford. He also was a librarian at the Union deal of work with David, who was an outstanding Township Library. Dr. Schulman earned a A graduate of Weequahic High School in Newark, forensic accountant," said John Gibbons, a former bachelor of science degree in education from New Mr. Powell was a six-year veteran of the U.S. Army U.S. District Court judge who has returned to York University School of Education, a master’s Infantry and had served in the Persian Gulf War in private practice. "Among the highest quality degree in political science from Columbia 1991. He was a member of the Essex County persons I ever knew," said attorney Frank University, and a Ph.D. from New York University. Prosecutor’s Office PBA chapter, the NJ State Vecchione of Newark, who was Gibbons' law Born in Newark, he lived in Union for 50 years. Narcotics Officers Association and Lodge 29 of partner in the days when they teamed with the Surviving are Frances, his wife of 57 years; sons, the Masons. Over the years, he received Pogash brothers. Howard and Arthur; three grandchildren and a numerous awards for valor. In 1992, he was great-grandchild. given a medal of honor in East Orange for chasing Mr. Pogash served as president of the Young a suspect on South Orange and West End avenues Men's Division of the United Jewish Appeal in without firing a shot even though the suspect was 1948. During the 1960s, he was president of Seymour B. Weiss shooting at him. Jewish Family Services for northern New Jersey. For many years, he also helped with the Seymour B. Weiss of West Mr. Powell leaves a wife and son. accounting work at Temple B'nai Jeshurun. He Orange and Boynton Beach, served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1947, Florida passed away on reaching the level of lieutenant. September 2, 2004. A Marvin Menkes, 1945 teacher for 40 years in the The youngest of six children of Harry and Minnie Newark school system, Mr. Marvin Menkes, 75, of Richmond, Virginia, and Pogash, David Pogash grew up in Newark, went to Weiss was an industrial arts formerly of Montclair and Newark, NJ passed away Weequahic High School, attended Lafayette teacher for many years at on May 31, 2003. Mr. Menkes owned Mailwell College, and graduated from New York University Weequahic High school before retiring. He earned Service in Hillside for over 20 years and then School of Business in 1939. In 1947, he married a bachelor’s degree from the former Newark State became a sales representative for Westside the former Doris Schwartz. Besides his wife, Mr. Teachers College and a masters degree from Printing House in Verona for 10 years prior to Pogash is survived by two sons, Jeffrey of West Rutgers University and completed doctoral course retiring. In 1949, he graduated from Richmond Orange, and Kenneth of Millington, and their there. During world War II, he served in the Army. University in Virginia. wives, Miriam and Jocelyn; a sister, Augusta Surviving are his wife, Charlotte; a son, Michael; Krumholz of Springfield; and four grandchildren. and a brother, William.