Archives for September 2014

Obituary: John Heyrich of Upper Montclair

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John was a beloved member of the Club for 56 years
John was a beloved member of the Club for 56 years.
“One of our stalwart old guard has shed his mortal coil. John Heyrich, whose friendly visage is on a plaque in the red room, passed away this morning. John was a friend to all and a gentleman through and through. We have lost a prince of a man.” – Rich McMahon

John’s obituary:
John Joseph Heyrich, 91, of Upper Montclair, passed away Thursday September 18th, 2014. Visiting will be on Friday September 19th from 2-4pm & 7-9pm at Caggiano Memorial, 62 Grove St, Montclair. A funeral service will be held on Saturday September 20th, 2014 at 9:30am at the funeral home, Interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery, Upper Montclair.

John is a lifelong resident of Montclair and the owner of the, John Heyrich Inc. plumbing company in Montclair, a member of the PHCC of NJ, the Commonwealth Club of Upper Montclair , and a past president of the Kiwanis Club of Montclair. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army as a surveyor and engineer serving in the invasion of Normandy, and an active supporter of Carson Long Military Academy in Pennsylvania where he attended High School. John also recieved an Associates Degree from Clarkson University in New York.

John Heyrich (left) at the 2014 Beefsteak Dinner
John Heyrich (left) at the 2014 Beefsteak Dinner
John is predeceased by his wife, Janice Barbara (nee Galway) in 1983 and is survived by his children, John Joseph Heyrich Jr. and his wife Katherine, Robert James Heyrich and his wife Sandra, and Susan Gail Bennett and her husband Alan, eight grandchildren, John Joseph Heyrich III, Travis Martin Heyrich , Robert James Heyrich Jr., Heather Allison Heyrich, Andrew Kevin Heyrich, Brooke Meier, Ashley Bennett, Erin Bennett and two great grandchildren , Hope and Anderson.

Memorials in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society, cancer.org, would be appreciated.

MHS Students Receive Annual Commonwealth Club Scholarships – 2014

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During ceremonies at the end of the school year, the Commonwealth Club’s annual Karl Gabriel Memorial Scholarship grants were presented to two outstanding Montclair High School 2014 graduates, Fiona Mulroe, now a first-year student at Catholic University, and Gerard Brown, a freshman at Ursinus College.

“We are thrilled to recognize Fiona and Gerard for their accomplishments and contributions to Montclair High School and to the community at large,” said Kevin Murphy, president of the Commonwealth Club. “We wish them both all the best as they continue their education and take on leadership roles in the community.”

Scholarships named for Karl Gabriel, who served 4 years as a trustee and 17 as club’s treasurer

The Commonwealth Club Karl Gabriel Memorial Scholarships — $500 grants given annually to a female and male senior — pay special tribute to concerned young adults whose academic achievement, community spirit and actions inspire others. The scholarships are named for the late long-time treasurer of the club. Founded in 1904, the Commonwealth is one of the oldest social clubs in New Jersey.

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Fiona Mulroe combined volunteerism with athletics to fashion a stellar career at MHS.

Fiona said she plans on majoring in nursing. At the high school she was a member of the Writers’ Room Club, in which peers help edit younger students’ writing, and of the Save Darfur Club. Fiona served as a nursing unit volunteer the past two summers at a local hospital. During her four years at the high school, she was a member of the swim team. In the second term of her senior year, she opted to work as a volunteer in Toni’s Soup Kitchen.In answer to a question about her proudest high school memories, Fiona said, “I’d say how I was able to incorporate academics, sports, service and clubs in my high school experience successfully, and how I took advantage of all the great opportunities MHS offered me.”

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MHS lacrosse team Captain Gerard Brown, No. 5 at center, is flanked by youth lacrosse players.

Gerard said he’s considering a major in TV broadcasting and minors in social justice and business. He captained the MHS lacrosse team as a senior and was named 2nd team all-state and first team all-conference. He was a member of the school’s two state championship football teams. He also participated for three years in the Center for Social Justice, where, he said, fellow members tackled racism, sexism, ageism and other forms of discrimination. When asked to name his proudest achievement, Brown pointed to his academic career and being selected to the National Honor Society.