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.
at Unionville High School, Villanova University and Edgewood Junior High School in Atco.
Doris L. Bostian Doris L. Bostian of Montgom-
ery Village, MD - 94, formerly of Toms River, NJ, passed away peace- fully on September 13th, 2018. She was born in Yancey County, NC, and lived in Burnsville, NC, before moving to Toms River in 1963 and
Montgomery Village in 2005. Doris was a graduate of Appalachian State University, where she earned an MA in History and Music. She began her teaching career as a social studies and music teacher in NC. Upon moving to Toms River, she taught music at East Dover Elementary until her retirement. Doris was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Toms River and sang in the choir. After moving to Mary- land, she was a member of Gaithersburg Presbyte- rian. She enjoyed painting, needlework, bingo and playing the piano.
Patricia Gasperini Patricia Gasperini, age 77 of
West Long Branch, died Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Solana at Marlboro. Born in Long Branch she had lived in West Long Branch since 1968. Pat was a music teacher for 24 years for the Middletown
Board of Education and with her love of music she gave private piano lessons for just as many years to many beloved students. She was also an organist for many of our local churches for 45 years.
John E. Giachero, John E. Giachero, 88, of Mai-
Francis R. Davis Francis R. “Frank” Davis, age
77 of Somerdale, died on Septem- ber 23, 2018. Beloved husband of 51 years to Kathleen (nee Kelley).
Frank was a member of the Brigantine Elks and the NJEA. He was a music teacher and band director
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dencreek Township, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, in The Reading Hospital, West Reading, surround- ed by his loving family. He was the husband of Eleanor A. (Breneman) Giachero. They celebrated their
66th wedding anniversary on August 23, 2018. Born in Cornwall, Lebanon County, PA,
JANUARY 2019 John honor- ably and faithfully served our country as a ten year
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