Raymond Prosicki, 85, died at his residence in Livingston on Sunday, January 22. Visitation will take place at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home of Livingston tomorrow, Friday, January 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. The blessing service at the funeral home will be held on Saturday, January 28, at 10:30 a.m., followed by the committal service at Hollywood Memorial Park in Union.

Mr. Prosicki was born in Harrison and had lived in Livingston since 1963. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, receiving the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars; the United Nations Service Medal; and the National Defense Service Medal.

After the war, he owned and operated Smart Cleaners in Irvington, and was an active member of the Central New Jersey Beagle Club.

Predeceased by his first wife, Helen Mary, and his son Michael, Mr. Prosicki is survived by his wife of 32 years, Margaret (Ginley); his son, Daniel (Meg); his stepsister, Joan; and two grandchildren.

The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777 (donations@michaeljfox.org).

Jerome (Jerry) Dornfeld, 90, of West Orange, formerly of Verona and Livingston, died in his sleep on Wednesday February 1.

Mr. Dornfeld was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Gloria. He is survived by his son, Neil Dornfeld, D.M.D., and his wife Maxine; his daughter, Robin Jacobs, and her husband, David; and five grandchildren and ten greatgrandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were by Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel in Livingston. The family has requested that donations be made in Mr. Dornfeld’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.

March 4, 1932 to January 31, 2017

John Cox, 84, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2017 at the Atria Roseland after a long struggle with Pick’s Disease. Formerly residing in Livingston and West Orange, NJ, he was a current resident of Roseland, NJ.

The son and only child of John and Natalie (Palmer) Cox, John grew up in Boston, where he would sneak into Fenway Park and became a life-long and devoted Red Sox fan. The family then moved to upstate New York and they lived many years in Newburgh. John attended Purdue University but joined the Marine Corps serving in the Korean War. After his military service, John graduated from New York University and attended NYU’s Graduate School of Business Administration.

Mr. Cox was highly regarded in the insurance industry. Because of his leadership in this field, NYU named the Chair of the Insurance School in his honor. He joined the American International Group of insurance companies in 1959. Mr. Cox had a long and very successful career holding executive positions in AIG, INA, CIGNA, American Can and in 1985 he became the founding Chairman, President and CEO of ACE, Ltd Insurance. John wrote the first policy for the international insurance conglomerate in 1985, retiring from the company in 1991.

In his private life, John enjoyed playing golf, and was fortunate to play many great golf courses around the world. He loved investing in the market and other ventures, was a wonderful mentor and teacher to many throughout his career in business, and was an avid reader who loved his many dogs and cats over the years. He also had a passion for genealogy and he successfully traced his family tree to the early 1700’s.

He was an altar boy, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and held a strong Catholic faith throughout his life.

His generosity was felt by his family, friends and everyone who knew him. He had a wonderful sense of humor, a strong moral compass and a passion for life-long learning. John enjoyed sharing his knowledge, stories and personal history with family and friends.

John is survived by his loving wife, Patricia M. (VanLoan) Cox, also of the Atria Roseland, as well as his six adult children, Catherine deGorter, Patricia Anderson and husband Colin Anderson, John Cox, Ellen Funesti and Susan Cox. John enjoyed his 22 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed and remembered by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you perform a random act of kindness or give to a charity of your choice.

The Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 28 Livingston Ave., Roseland, NJ 07068. Arrangements were under the direction of Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, Livingston, NJ.

David Longman died at home in Livingston on January 31. He was born in Israel and spent most of his life in Norfolk, Virginia, before moving to Florida and later to New Jersey.

A 1941 graduate of Virginia Tech, with a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering, Mr. Longman worked in the chemical industry and later in business in the Norfolk area.

He is survived by his wife of close to 72 years, Miriam. He is also survived by his three children, Howard and his wife Ellen of Livingston; Susan Saunders and her husband Marshall of Livingston; and Thomas and his wife Mona of Scarsdale, New York; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were by Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Joseph W. Ryan of Mountain Lakes, formerly of Livingston, died January 27 at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center. He was 68 years old.

Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, February 17, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Dangler, Lewis and Carey Funeral Home, 312 West Main Street, Boonton. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 18, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 910 Birch Street, Boonton.

Mr. Ryan was born in Newark and raised in Livingston. He settled in Mountain Lakes 40 years ago. An alumnus of Livingston High School and Indiana State University, he was a self-employed executive search consultant for many years.

Mr. Ryan was a past chief with the Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the department’s Relief Association. He also was a coach for Gray Hawks Football.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Richelle (nee Walmsley); his mother, Regina Ryan; his children, Richard J. Ryan, and Beth Ryan-Marquez and her husband, Clay; his sister, Mary Kay Ciriaco; and two grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in Mr. Ryan’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Letters of condolence may be posted at danglerlewisandcareyfuneralhome.com.

Wilhelm W. Theilacker, 93, of Sparta, NJ, formerly of Livingston, passed away on February 7, 2017. Willi was born in Frankfurt, Germany and came to the United States in 1950. He was a resident of Livingston from 1962-2016. Willi was a machinist for ITT in Clifton in the Defense Communications Department, retiring in 1985. He was an electronics tinkerer in his spare time. Willi is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Maria Schmeidl Theilacker; devoted father of Bill Theilacker and his wife Marie of Sparta; loving grandfather of Sophia and Wills Theilacker of Sparta and brother of Dorothea Theilacker of Frankfurt, Germany. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 4-7 pm at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St, Sparta, NJ 07871. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to: Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Foundation, 99 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860.

Joseph L. Scardena, 85, died at Alaris Health of West Orange on Tuesday, February 7. Arrangements were by Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home of Livingston. Mr. Scardena was born in Newark and grew up in Irvington before moving to Livingston 58 years ago. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and was a member of the Livingston Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2856. Mr. Scardena was a retired sheet metal mechanic for Sheet Metal Workers Union No. 25. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Connie (Doyle); his children, Kathy Leong (Roland), Stephen (Ellen), Joseph (Sally), Mary Ellen Stefanak (Frank) and Len; and eight grandchildren Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Marjorie “Mitzie” Campisi peacefully passed from this life in the arms of her loving children on Saturday, February 11, 2017, after a long illness. She was 83. Visitation took place on Tuesday, February 14, at the Bailey Funeral Home, 8 Hilltop Road, Mendham (www.baileyfuneralhomes.com). A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Mendham, on Wednesday, February 15, followed by entombment at Somerset Hills Memorial Park, Basking Ridge. Born in Newark, on December 3, 1933, Mitzie grew up in Maplewood, where she excelled, both academically and athletically, and was graduated from Columbia High School and Newark State Teachers’ College. Mitzie had a long and successful career as an educator in the Livingston school system, primarily as a second grade teacher. She had a special ability to make learning fun, and to ensure that each of her students maximized their potential. Her classrooms were filled with bright, colorful and informative bulletin boards, her message was always positive and cheerful, and she had an innate ability to make her students feel good about themselves and strive for higher achievement. While teaching, Mitzie raised a family in Livingston with her devoted husband of 53 years, Peter. A loving mother to her two sons, Greg and Jeff, Mitzie was a sports enthusiast who provided tremendous support to her sons, their teammates and their friends, all of whom were part of her extended family. A gifted athlete, Mitzie excelled in all sports, particularly track and fi eld, softball, bowling, tennis and paddle tennis. She played both tennis and paddle tennis at Maplewood Country Club and Essex County Country Club, where she was a multi-time club champion. Mitzie had a green thumb and a heart of gold. Her home was always open to all. After hosting scores of young athletes at her home, she always made sure that they had an excellent meal and a place to stay. Her kindness, goodness and generosity knew no bounds. Mitzie was predeceased by her parents, George and Bertha Schneider, and her loving husband, Peter. She is survived by her sister, Catherine Burke, and her brother, George Schneider; two sons, Greg (Pam) and Jeff (Betsy) Campisi, as well as three cherished grandchildren, Kyle, Christopher and Jamie Campisi. In her latter years, Mitzie received wonderful care from her many friends at Memory Care Living in Chester, N.J. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mitzie are requested by the family to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Former resident Leslie J. Kaplan died suddenly on Wednesday, February 8. Services were held at Menorah Chapels at Millburn. Miss Kaplan, who lived in Wayne, was a legal research marketing professional with Lexis-Nexis, and prior to that with Westlaw. She is survived by her mother, Judy Kaplan and Judy’s signifi cant other, Arthur Blumenau; her sister, Cindy Zage and husband, Steven; and her brother, Steven J. Kaplan and wife, Karen. Miss Kaplan is also survived by four nieces, and two nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Arnold E. Kaplan. Donations may be made to any charity or shelter that benefi ts animals.

Former Livingston resident Marilyn Greenberg, 84, died on Tuesday, February 7, at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Bernheim Apter Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, Livingston. Born in Newark, Mrs. Greenberg lived in Irvington, Maplewood, Livingston, and Boca Raton, Florida, prior to moving to West Orange four years ago. She was a past president of the R.E.G.M. for Cancer Research. Mrs. Greenberg was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Greenberg, in 2014. Surviving are her children, Judy Wolff and her husband, Bruce; Stuart Greenberg and his wife, Ellen; and Marcy Rittweger; and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131, or to a charity of one’s choice.

William H. Gray, Jr., 84, of Delray Beach, Florida, formerly of Livingston, died at his residence on Sunday, February 12. Visitation will be held at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home of Livingston, 145 East Mt. Pleasant Avenue, on Friday, February 17, from 5 to 9 p.m., a with a Masonic service at 8 p.m. The funeral service will be on Saturday, February 18, at 10 a.m., followed by the committal service at Hollywood Memorial Park, Union. Mr. Gray was born in Newark and had lived in Livingston before moving to Delray Beach in 2006. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and was a member of the Livingston American Legion, Post 201. He had been an engineer for the County of Essex for many years. He also was a member of Livingston Masonic Lodge #11. Predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy and his brother, Robert, Mr. Gray is survived by his wife Carol (nee Mills); his stepson, Steven (Diane) Krok; and two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Federated Church of Livingston, 14 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039.

Martin E. Lynch, Jr., 53, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in Livingston, Marty resided in Arizona, before recently moving back to New Jersey. Marty was a former Livingston policeman, volunteer fireman, and an active member of the Livingston First Aid Squad. He then worked for the Hudson, Morris, and Union County Prosecutor’s Office, retiring as a detective in 2011. He also worked for the Navajo County Attorney’s Office in Arizona, and was a volunteer firefighter with the Snowflake Fire Department. He was proud to be a New Jersey Delegate for the National Narcotics Officers’ Associations Coalition, and was the past president of the New Jersey Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association, as well as a long-time member of the Essex County Emerald Society and the former Vice President of the PBA Local 250. Marty was predeceased by his parents, Martin, Sr. and Joan Lynch. He is survived by his beloved wife, Michele; his children, Daniel Lynch, Maryann Meyer, and Kimberly Capozzoli; his sister, Susan (nee Bolton) Radsniak and her husband, Raymond; nieces and nephews Pamela and Ray Radsniak, Serafina Spinella, and Tyler Cassini; as well as host of extended family and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 16 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 East Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marty’s name may be made to the Joan Dancy & PALS Foundation, Riverview Medical Center P.O. Box 8157, Red Bank, NJ 07701.

March 4, 1932 to January 31, 2017

John Cox, 84, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2017 at the Atria Roseland after a long struggle with Pick’s Disease. Formerly residing in Livingston and West Orange, NJ, he was a current resident of Roseland, NJ.

The son and only child of John and Natalie (Palmer) Cox, John grew up in Boston, where he would sneak into Fenway Park and became a life-long and devoted Red Sox fan. The family then moved to upstate New York and they lived many years in Newburgh. John attended Purdue University but joined the Marine Corps serving in the Korean War. After his military service, John graduated from New York University and attended NYU’s Graduate School of Business Administration.

Mr. Cox was highly regarded in the insurance industry. Because of his leadership in this field, NYU named the Chair of the Insurance School in his honor. He joined the American International Group of insurance companies in 1959. Mr. Cox had a long and very successful career holding executive positions in AIG, INA, CIGNA, American Can and in 1985 he became the founding Chairman, President and CEO of ACE, Ltd Insurance. John wrote the first policy for the international insurance conglomerate in 1985, retiring from the company in 1991.

In his private life, John enjoyed playing golf, and was fortunate to play many great golf courses around the world. He loved investing in the market and other ventures, was a wonderful mentor and teacher to many throughout his career in business, and was an avid reader who loved his many dogs and cats over the years. He also had a passion for genealogy and he successfully traced his family tree to the early 1700’s.

He was an altar boy, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and held a strong Catholic faith throughout his life.

His generosity was felt by his family, friends and everyone who knew him. He had a wonderful sense of humor, a strong moral compass and a passion for life-long learning. John enjoyed sharing his knowledge, stories and personal history with family and friends.

John is survived by his loving wife, Patricia M. (VanLoan) Cox, also of the Atria Roseland, as well as his six adult children, Catherine deGorter, Patricia Anderson and husband Colin Anderson, John Cox, Ellen Funesti and Susan Cox. John enjoyed his 22 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed and remembered by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you perform a random act of kindness or give to a charity of your choice.

The Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 28 Livingston Ave., Roseland, NJ 07068. Arrangements were under the direction of Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, Livingston, NJ.