This column salutes the lives and careers of recently departed colleagues. It is the way NJMEA and NJRMEA can express appreciation for the work that they have done and the lives that they have touched. We mourn their passing and salute their contributions, which are the basis for music education in the state of New Jersey.
Brian T. Daniel Brian T. Daniel, 45, of Sandusky, passed
away early Sunday morning, October 6, 2013, in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, after a lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis. Born on May 20, 1968, in Sandusky, the son of William Edward and Phyllis Regina (Will) Daniel. Brian was a 1986 graduate of Washington Township High School, in Sewell, NJ and he later gradu- ated in 1992 from Glassboro State College, in Glassboro, NJ with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Music Education. He was a music teacher for a few years, in the Woodbury Public Schools (for- merly the Woodbury Education Association) of Woodbury, NJ. Brian enjoyed reading, comput- ers and was an avid Cleveland sports fan.
Deirdre R. Berry Maislin Deirdre R. Berry Maislin, 53, passed away
on Friday, August 9, 2013. Born in Hinsdale, IL, she resided in Scotch Plains for fifteen years before moving to Bridgewater thirty four years ago. Berry Maislin worked as a music teacher for the South Bound Brook Board of Education for twenty years, retiring in 2007. Deirdre enjoyed playing the piano and giving lessons. She loved the Yankees, was an avid reader, and loved to study genealogy. She also enjoyed spending qual- ity time with her family, especially her grandsons.
Regina Kowalski Dansker Regina Kowalski Dansker, 87, entered into
eternal rest on Monday, Aug. 19, 2013. Born in Jersey City, N.J., to the late Marion and Ka- mila Kowalski, Regina was a lifelong resident of Harrison. She graduated from Harrison High School, Montclair State College (1952), and the Juilliard School of Music (1947). Over the years, Regina sang at many services held in churches and temples. Besides having a beautiful soprano voice, Regina also played the piano and violin. For over 30 years, she taught vocal and instru- mental music in the Chatham school district, where she was affectionately known as “Miss K”. Regina was a kind, generous person who loved animals and donated to many charities.
Donald B. Norton, Sr. Donald B. Norton, Sr., Ed.D, 95, a retired Patricia Brown Fitz-Roy
Patricia Brown Fitz-Roy, 63, of Clifton, N.J., passed away on Nov. 5, 2013. Born in Iowa City, Iowa, Patricia grew up in Montclair, N.J; she raised her family in Glen Ridge and then settled in Clifton late in life. She graduated from
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Professor of Music at Glassboro State College, now Rowan University, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, Oct. 25, in Duluth, GA. Music was Norton’s passion. It served as both his recreation and his occupation for his entire life. He was an accomplished violin and viola soloist who also played and taught clari- net. He played all string instruments and taught himself to play the piano. He was a Glassboro, NJ resident and Professor of Music at Glassboro State College from 1961 until retirement in 1983, when he was presented Professor Emeri- tus status. He additionally played profession- ally in many symphony orchestras, including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Pops Orchestra, Kalamazoo (MI) Symphony Orchestra and oth- ers during his lifetime. He taught hundreds of students, ranging in age from 10 to 75 years, with private music lessons. Many of his students have gone on to teach or play professionally. He additionally served as a consultant for the Inter- national Music Company and traveled Europe
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College High School in Montclair and received her B.A. from Kalamazoo College. Patricia was a music educator for the Newark public schools.
for several years evaluating violins and violas. Born July 3, 1918 in Ludington, Michigan, on the shore of Lake Michigan, Norton attended Ludington Public Schools and graduated from Ludington High School in 1936. He earned his Bachelors of Science (B.S.) in History and Music from Western Michigan University in 1940 and his Masters of Science (M.S.) in Music from the University of Maryland in 1952. He was award- ed his Doctorate in Education (Ed.D), as well as a Professional Diploma in Music Education from Columbia University - Teachers College, New York, New York in 1954 and 1955, respectively. Enlistment in World War II caused interruption to his graduate education.
Joanne Salvitti Joanne Salvitti, age 71, of Toms River, for-
merly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, at the home of her sister, Carole, surrounded by loving family. A graduate of Im- maculata College in PA, Joanne was a first seat cellist for the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra and cellist with the Multi-Generational Orches- tra, Toms River. Prior to her recent retirement, Joanne was a band director at Goetz Middle School in Jackson for the past 25 years. This is where she found her second family and instilled her love of music into the lives of thousands of students. Earlier, she was a music teacher for the Catholic Schools in Philadelphia for 23 years. Joanne was totally devoted to her family; her love and generosity were never ending. Joanne’s love of music, family, and friends will always be re- membered. She will be missed by her family and many friends with whom she enjoyed partying, playing canasta, laughing, and coffee.
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