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While Tim Griffin is not a military veteran, he harbors a huge gratitude and respect for those who serve and have served. “My father, James, served in the Army during the Korean War and instilled in his children there were seven of us - the respect you have to have,” he said.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

The summer has arrived which means high temperatures can be expected. The township reminds residents to be mindful of the potential dangers of extreme heat and heat-related illness. The Livingston Health Department shared the following tips to help residents stay safe and cool in the heat.

John McLaughlin, 91 years old, died on Monday, June 26.

James J. Biancoli Jr., 89 of Livingston, died on Monday June 19.

FAWN DRIVE

Anna DiTonno (née Montemarano), age 93, of Livingston, New Jersey, passed away on June 22, 2023. Anna was born on February 27, 1930 to Nicholas and Filomena Montemarano in Brooklyn, New York. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband, Anthony, and daughter Toni DiTonno. She is survived by her four children: Robert DiTonno and wife Juana, Susan Helmstetter and husband Michael, Patti Morris and husband Frank, and Anthony DiTonno and wife Lori (deceased), as well as nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Due to a layout error, an article on last week’s front page headlined “Unlocked Luxury Vehicles Stolen” was not continued to page A-6, as indicated. The story may be read in its entirety on the West Essex Tribune’s Facebook page or on our website at https://www.westessextribune.net/ articles/2023/06/26/unlocked-luxury- vehicles-stolen-past-weekend.

Dear Editor: On the Fourth of July, do something patriotic. Take your family to hear the public reading of the Declaration of Independence, a Livingston tradition since 2000.

Dear Editor: There are lots of ways to show support for a cause or an individual, from the anonymous to the well-know, donations, volunteering, signs on the front lawn, informally spreading the word, thoughts and prayers, handing out leaflets, the list goes on.

Three Livingston High School students – Sophia Levitt, Heainz Majoj, and Joey Shi – will attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Representative Mikie Sherrill, (NJ-11) announced.