Obituaries

Elliot Klempner

Mr. Klempner, 74, of Lake Hiawatha, died Aug. 3 at Compassionate Care Hospice, Dover. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and had lived in Irvington and Union, as well as in Puerto Rico, before moving to Lake Hiawatha in 1980. A decorated Army veteran of the Korean War, he was the sole survivor when his platoon was attacked. He received the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Presidential Unit Citation, along with the United Nations and National Defense service medals. He was a member of Congregation Beth-El, Edison. He was also a lifelong member of the North Jersey Gun Association, the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Cherry Ridge Range Gun Club in Riverdale, Sussex County. In addition, he was a member of the VA Lyons Club. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Ilene Klempner of Edison; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Harvey Natale of East Brunswick; two stepdaughters, Laura Poirier and husband Todd, and Michelle Rivera and fianc Jay Demarst; a sister and brother-in-law, Helene and Stuart Rosenthal of Long Island, N.Y.; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter, Gabrielle Klempner. Funeral services were held at Goldstein Funeral Chapel Inc., Edison, followed by interment at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge.

Anthony D. Mari

Mr. Mari, 85, of North Brunswick, died Aug. 10 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Newark, he resided in the Colonia section of Woodbridge for 47 years before moving to North Brunswick five years ago. Mr. Mari was a supervisor at Western Electric, Kearney, for 42 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and the Colonia Senior Citizens Club. He was predeceased by his wife, Elaine Nittoli Mari, in 1995; a sister, Eleanor Magliozzi; a son-in-law, Patsy DeMaio; and a granddaughter, Danielle DeMaio. He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Patricia DeMaio, and Karen and Anthony Verderami, all of North Brunswick; two sisters, Marie Masi of Newark and Diane Inglese of East Hanover; and two granddaughters. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary of Mount Virgin Roman Catholic Church, New Brunswick, followed by interment at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia. Arrangements were by Selover Funeral Home, North Brunswick.

David L. Kushinsky

Mr. Kushinsky, 83, of Edison, died Aug. 9 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He had resided in Edison for 19 years and was formerly of Woodbridge. For 50 years, Mr. Kushinsky owned and operated David and Co., a real estate investment and development company in Woodbridge. He was also instrumental in developing various real estate holdings in Middlesex and Ocean counties, such as the Schoolhouse Plaza and the A&P supermarket in Woodbridge. Most recently, he was co-owner of the real estate holdings for Charlie Brown's Steakhouse restaurants. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served in the European-African-Middle Eastern (EAME) Theater and was the recipient of a service medal with a Bronze Star Arrowhead. He was a member of Temple Emanu-El in Edison, as well as a life member of the Colonia Country Club, Colonia section of Woodbridge, and a member of the Inman Racquet Club, Edison. Mr. Kushinsky was predeceased by a brother, Martin Kushinsky. Surviving are his wife of 19 years, Jeanne Kushinsky; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Seth and Lisa Wallerstein of Edison; a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Alan Goldberg of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; a brother, Ralph Kushinsky of Colonia; three grandchildren; and two nieces. Funeral services were held at Flynn and Son Funeral Home, Fords section of Woodbridge. Interment took place at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Iselin section of Woodbridge. Shiva was observed Aug. 13-15 at the Wallerstein residence. Memorial donations may be made through Flynn Charities to Hankering for More or the American Cancer Society, c/o Flynn Charities Program, 23 Ford Ave., Fords 08863. Hankering for More is a nonprofit organization that creates social and educational opportunities for high-functioning adults with learning disabilities.