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In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we post news of the passing of two of our long time members, Harry Konzelman (12/2001) and Ray French (1/2002).
Harry, a past president of NJTFOANW, was an administrator with the High Point Regional Schools. Many of us remember him as synonymous with the High Point and Kearny Relays. Harry was a true gentleman on and off the track and brought class and quality to everything he did.
Ray was a charter member of NJTFOANW and was retired for several years after having served as athletic director, teacher and coach in the Roxbury system for over 30 years. Along with his notable career as a track official, earlier on Ray had also been a well respected football and wrestling official. He was a decorated Air Force veteran of World War II.
Both men were ambassadors for track and field and will be missed by the Northwest Chapter for their wisdom, professionalism and dedication. Our prayers and thoughts are with their families.
(More information including Memorial Information is available in Chapter News.)
John Raymond French
Harry Konzelman
Wednesday, December 29
Dave Karlberg
Regrettably, we have just learned that Dave Karlberg, one of our long time officials, passed away suddenly prior to the Morris County Indoor Meet. Over the years Dave worked many of the big meets in our area. His professionalism and dedication were unquestioned and he will be missed by this Chapter.
Memorial donations can be made to the SCREA Scholarship Fund, c/o Claire Hunt, 111 Valley View Terrance, Newton, N.J. 07860."
Wednesday, December 15
Karl Weber
It is with sadness that we share the news that fellow member Karl Weber passed away. Karl was 24 and had graduated from William Paterson and hoped to teach Special Education. He was also a softball, soccer and basketball official. He was an enthusiastic, diligent young official whose commitment to serving other people showed in many ways especially in his involvement with the Verona Rescue Squad.
Donations in Karl's memory can be made to Verona Rescue Squad at 12 Church St. Verona, NJ 07044
Monday, December 31
In Memoriam - John A. Gibson
Our Chapter lost one of our charter members and a true legend of our sport with the passing of John Gibson. We extend our condolences to the Gibson and Donegan families. John's remarkable career is summarized in the following obituary notice.
John A. Gibson, Mens track and field coach at Seton Hall Former Olympian, hall of fame inductee, 101 John A. Gibson, 101, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at the Barn Hill Care Center, Newton. A memorial Mass will be announced at a later date. Arrangements will be under the direction of Frank Halpins Brookdale Funeral Home, 1284 Broad St., Bloomfield. Born in New York City, Mr. Gibson lived most of his life in Bloomfield. He was the head coach of mens track and field at Seton Hall University from 1945 to 1972. Mr. Gibson was a 1928 graduate of Fordham University, where he held the world record for the 440yard hurdles. He was a member of the 1928 Olympic Team in Amsterdam, Holland. He was inducted into several halls of fame, including Fordham University, Seton Hall University, Helms Hall, N.J. Sports Authority, Garden State and Bloomfield. Mr. Gibson was married for 67 years to the late Dorothy Croughan; father of John A. Gibson Jr. of Franklin, Patricia and her husband, Robert Carter of Bloomfield, Katherine and her husband, Stanley Lipinski of Surf City, Thomas D. and his wife, Elaine Gibson of West Orange, Mary Elizabeth and her husband, Bernard Donegan of Ogdensburg, and the late Edward L. Gibson; 19 grandchildren, 46 greatgrandchildren, and three greatgreat-grandchildren.
(Obituary published in Newark Star-Ledger, 12/31/2006)
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Thursday, October 16
Bob Byrnes Honored as NJTFOA "Official of the Year
Bob Byrnes, was honored as "Official of the Year" at NJTFOA annual dinner on October 15, 2008. Northwest Chapter's Paul Williams served as the evening's master of ceremonies and Bob was presented his award by current Northwest Chapter President, Scott Noonan. In his presentation, Scott cited Bob's more than 30 years as an official and former coach at Dover High School. As Scott noted, "It's hard to go to a big meet and not find Bob there working as either the clerk or as the meet referee." At the Chapter level, Bob has served as a State Board Rep and as Northwest's Cadet Supervisor.
Congratulations, Bob, on your well deserved honor!
(Other photos from the event can be found in the "ALBUM" tab)
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