FEBRUARY 23, 2024

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Hi Chroniclers of the Weequahic Era, 

Gerry Solomon (64) is now receiving email at gerrysocean@gmail.com.

Cheryl Taylor advises of the passing of her stepfather:

Robert Heyman (1/50) died in his home on December 26, 2023, aged 91. He was born on March 2,1932, in Newark, New Jersey, where he grew up. He graduated from Lafayette College in 1954 with a degree in English Literature and served as the Editor in Chief of the college newspaper. Enjoying supporting Lafayette, he was a proud sustaining Marquis Society member.

After his graduation, Robert joined the US Army, where he served in the aftermath of the Korean War until he was honorably discharged in 1956. He went on to pursue medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with a degree in as a Doctor of Dental Surgery. Dental resident residency was at NYU Hospital, where he practiced and taught throughout his career. In addition to his own, successful dental practice in New York, Robert served as a lead endodontist on the SS Hope, a pioneering hospital ship devoted to international global health and humanitarian care for people around the world in need of medical care.

Robert led a full, accomplished life devoted to the care of others. He provided selfless service to his community, his family, and his country, both in his long, storied career as a successful endodontist and in his personal life. His intellectual prowess was matched only by his fierce loyalty to his friends and family, while maintaining a deep humility and integrity to himself and his values. Robert was a loving husband, and while he never had children of his own, he was a devoted father and grandfather to his adoptive daughter and grandchildren, constantly committed to providing and caring for his adoptive family as his own. He has touched and helped the lives of countless others, from strangers to close family, across his lifetime. An obituary appears at Obituary for Robert Alan Heyman. Cheryl  

Committee Members Lillian Friedman Weinstein, Charlie Eisenberger, and Mel Braverman invite classmates to the WHS Class of June 1959 65th Reunion:

Plans have been made to have our 65th class reunion luncheon at a great Jersey Shore restaurant overlooking the ocean. The date is Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 12 noon to 3pm. This can only happen if enough people show an interest in attending. If you would like to attend, please respond ASAP to Lillian Friedman Weinstein at lil.weinstein@gmail.com. Lillian, Charlie, Mel

Marvin Kaleky (Hillside 55) makes offer to Alumquahics of June 53:

My sister, Marcia Kaleky Stern, is the widow of Jerry Stern, WHS Class of June 1953. Marcia wants to give away Jerry's yearbook to whomever wants it. If the interested party lives in South Florida, they can pick it up. If they live anywhere else, they would only pay for shipping. Please let me know by email, text or phone call (emkay18@yahoo.com; 954-270-6122).  Marvin

Norman Maranz (Hillside 57) responds to recent items appearing in the weekly “WHS Note:”

Three recent references in the weekly alumni correspondence evoked some memories of my past. First, to Jonathan Lazarus (WHS 5/West Orange 60) on his NJ Jewish News mention of the Park Theatre, I served there as an usher for a short period of time in the mid or late 50's. I remember Charlie as a nice and benevolent person. There were a number of occasions when the theater was filled with many of my friends, and, yet, only a few tickets had been bought. The side door on Mapes Avenue always seemed to be conveniently unlocked when I was on duty. If I recall correctly, when the open entrance was discovered by management, that may have been one of the reasons that I worked at the Park Theater (photo, below) for only a short period of time!

The second newsletter reference was Pechter's Bakery in Harrison where my grandfather worked as a baker. After working all night, on his way home he would drop off on our porch on Eckert Avenue a full bag of hot rolls. The rolls were always a part of our breakfast.

The third newsletter item was Arthur Schechner’s (1/49) response to Esther Gordon’s (6/52) mention of Josh Kohn as the first in the neighborhood to be killed in Korea. Tragically, my family lost my father's youngest brother, Uncle Henry (“Hotchie”) Maranz on D-Day, June 6, 1944. His body was never found and he was listed as “Missing In Action.” My uncle was, nevertheless, awarded the Purple Heart and honored by a memorial at Normandy to all the missing in action heroes of that day. He never went to Weequahic H.S., but grew up on Belmont Avenue and went to Bergen Street School and South Side H.S.

I want to thank this publication for giving us the opportunity to vent a little bit about the "old days." Norman

More MD-memories:

Mel Rubin (56).

Dr. Lohman was a well-respected Orthopedist. He grew up with my dad in the third ward of Newark, which was the Jewish section before Weequahic. His brother was a manager for American Shop on Broad Street in Newark.

At one time, Newark had two boxing/wrestling arenas. One was indoors, I believe on Orange Street and the other was outdoors, right alongside the Parkway on South Orange Avenue. If my memory serves me right, it was Laurel Gardens. Dr. Lohman was the resident doctor for both locations and we would go to events frequently at both arenas. My dad would always talk with him and I had the opportunity to meet him many times. Does anyone recall both places?   Mel

Barbara Lerner Blumberg (60)

Growing up on Rose Terrace, my only experience with family doctors was with Dr. Herman Nash. He made house calls when it was absolutely necessary, but, most times, I went to his office. Although very distinguished looking, I was most impressed with his big desk and all the leather furniture and dark woodwork in his office. I thought he appeared more like a banker or stockbroker. Since Dr. Nash was the physician who delivered me, I wasn’t surprised years later when I heard he was responsible for many Erb’s Palsy injuries during delivery. Barbara

Bobbi Wigler Dinnerman (6/49)

Dr, Harry Brotman was a friend of my parents and our family doctor. Also, he had a brother, Alan, whose office was located in his home on Clinton Place and Vassar Avenue. He was my dentist. Anyone remember him?  Bobbi

Allan Markus (66)

To Jac Toporek (6/63), Dr. Lohman's first name was Herman. He performed surgery on me when I was 2 1/2 years old. Used him for all orthopedic injuries into my late 30s. Before he retired, he was head of ortho surgery at St. Barnabas in Livingston. Great guy and doctor. Allan

Milton Armm (6/58)

To Jac Toporek (6/63), you reminisced re Weequahic area doctors and being treated by the orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lohman and not recalling his first name.

Dr. Herman “Hank” Lohman (of the Lohmanchinski Clan) was a distant cousin of mine.

I was born at The Beth, walked from Custer Avenue to WHS through the pathway behind The Beth, and then medically interned at The Beth being educated there by the skilled Dr Lohman. He was a passionate person and found solace in monthly winter travel to Florida. Milton