community news from Livingston

Join Maestro Anthony LaGruth and the Livingston Symphony Orchestra (LSO) for “Atmospheres,” the fourth concert of the 2023-2024 season, on Saturday, April 27. The program honors LSO “forever cellist,” Tammy Tobitsch. Highlights include works by Claude Debussy and Joaquin Turina, a lyrical piece guided by New Jersey Symphony Orchestra clarinetist Andrew Lamy, and a world premiere written by 18-year-old Kush Tailor.

Tobitsch has been a member of the Livingston Symphony Orchestra since her graduation from Grove City College in the early 2000s.

LHS BOY’S VARSITY LACROSSE TEAM WINS: The Lancers defeated Columbia, 11-5, on the Turf on Thursday, April 18. Shown above, Livingston Junior attack player Noah Azalone, #13, carries toward the goal against the Columbia Cougars. At right, Livingston Junior midfielder Sam Goldstein, #16, sets to cut down the lane to score against the Cougars. Below, Lancer senior defenseman Evan Lastella, #34, advances the ball against Columbia. Don Schwartz Photos

Harold Chaiklin, 88, a resident of Livingston, died on Wednesday, April 17. He had been born in Newark.

Family and friends gathered prior to the service on Friday, April 19, at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, in Livingston. Interment at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, in Iselin, followed the funeral service.

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The Livingston High School golf team came in second in the Mountain Ridge Tournament last Tuesday,April 16, in Caldwell. The team missed winning the tournament to Newark Academy by just one stroke however, they managed to beat such elite teams as Morristown, Millburn, and Pingry.

Leading the way for the Lancers were Ridhit Beri and Jordan Harris, who each shot a one over par 37. Aalok Dhurandhar finished with a 38, while Rhys Bernstein carded a 42. Ryan Friedman rounded out the scoring with a 43.

On Wednesday, April 17, the Lancers shot their lowest round of the season so far as they beat Bloomfield 152-222. Beri and Dhurandhar both shot an even-par 36, while Harris and newcomer A.J. Sonnenberg finished with a 40.

The team’s record now stands at 3-1. Their next match will be against Glen Ridge this Thursday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. at the Glen Ridge Country Club.

Earlier this month, the federal government introduced new rules to require public systems to measure and reduce PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The move established the first-ever nationally enforceable drinking water standards for PFAS.

PFAS is a synthetic chemical found in everyday household products such as nonstick cookware, as well as in things like firefighting foam. It is used to make products stain, grease, heat and water resistant, and its sturdy structure means it takes much longer to break down in comparison to organic chemicals. More specifically, PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid, which falls under a broader category of PFAS) are used for its emulsifier and surfactant properties, or as fluoropolymers (such as Teflon), firefighting foams, cleaners, cosmetics, greases and lubricants, paints, polishes, adhesives and photographic films.

Robert Caslow, Sr., 92, of Livingston, died onApril 18. Born and raised in Newark and Hillside, he lived in East Orange for many years before moving to Livingston in 1975.

Mr. Caslow was pre-deceased by his siblings, Joseph W. Caslow and Elaine Wilkenloh.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Maureen Caslow (nee Stanley); children, Judy Caslow Kulik (Vincent), Robert Caslow, Jr., Nancy Caslow Degnan, and daughter-in-law Pattie Caslow; six grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 22, at the Shook-Farmer Funeral Home in Roseland.Afuneral mass was held on Tuesday, April 23, at St. Rose of Lima Church, in East Hanover. Cremation was private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Caslow’s memory to the Livingston First Aid Squad, lfas.org, or to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org.

Sheila Janet Weinberger, 86, of West Orange, formerly of Livingston, died on Thursday, April 18.

Mrs. Weinberger was bom in Jersey City She was the wife of the late George Weinberger; mother of Mark Weinberger (Serilyn) and Sheryl Saleh; grandmother of four; andgreatgrandmother to one.

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Roger Norman Nelson, of Roseland, died peacefully onApril 6 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Edward Joseph Gallagher, 88, of Livingston, died on Saturday,April 20.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 28, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Quinn Hopping Funeral Home in Livingston. A funeral service will occur Monday, April 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Philomena Church in Livingston. An interment will follow, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.