Thursday, December 31, 2015

LOCAL LEADER BERNIE CRYSTAL DIES; MEMORIAL TODAY

Bernie and Joan Crystal
From South Mountain Peace Action:

Bernie Crystal, former post commander of the Maplewood Veterans of Foreign Wars, died Tuesday after a long illness.

Bernie, along with his wife Joan, organized the Maplewood Memorial Day Parade for many years, until Bernie's health began to decline a couple of years ago.

Under Bernie and Joan's leadership, participation in Maplewood's Memorial Day Parade by community organizations was made fully inclusive and South Mountain Peace Action has been a long-time welcome participant.

Bernie Crystal, veteran's leader, devoted husband and father, will be sorely missed, but his legacy and memory will live on.

The Crystal family has asked people who wish, to donate to the charity of their choice.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Gathering at Holle's Funeral Home today between 3 pm and 6 pm.
2122 Millburn Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Phone:(973) 762-2200

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