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Elliot Weinstein Obituary
ELLIOT WEINSTEIN
AGE: 66
FORMERLY OF PLAINFIELD
Elliot Weinstein, 66, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at his home in Warren. He was born and raised in Brooklyn and had lived in Plainfield before moving to Warren 20 years ago. Mr. Weinstein received his Bachelor's Degree in Community Planning from the University of Cincinnati in 1966 and his Master's Degree in Public Administration from NYU in 1968. He was the Planning Director for the City of Plainfield from 1969 to 1984 and a Planning, Zoning and Traffic Consultant from 1984 until 1994. From 1984 until his retirement in 2001, he was involved in Real Estate Ownership and Management. Mr. Weinstein was appointed a member of the New Jersey State Board of Professional Planners in 1981. He was a member of Temple Sholom and served on the Temple Board of Trustees from 1991 to 1995. He received the Temple Sholom Achievement Award in 1992. Mr. Weinstein enjoyed woodworking, photography and stamp collecting. During his retirement, he started playing golf and taking classes at Raritan Valley Community College. He also belonged to a poker group at Temple Sholom for 25 years.
He is predeceased by his brother, Sheldon Weinstein; and his sister, Roslyn Leese. Surviving are his wife, Janet R. Faust Weinstein; his daughters, Allison Beth Weinstein of Manhattan and Jennifer Faust Weinstein of Oakland, CA and many nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 10th at 10:00 a.m at Higgins Home for Funerals, 752 Mountain Blvd., Watchung, followed by entombment at Somerset Hills Memorial Park, Basking Ridge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 5028, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or The Cancer Support Center, 3 Crossroads Drive, Bedminster, NJ 07921. To send condolences, please go to www.higginsfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elliot Weinstein
December 14, 2010
Elliot was my first boss at City Hall in Plainfield back in 1969. I have fond memories of working with Elliot. My condolences and prayers to his family. Barbara Bullett-McKnight
December 10, 2010
Elliot was indeed a very nice person. We worked together at City Hall in Plainfield and he was always kind and willing to help everyone. I am privileged to have know him. To his family I am very sorry for your loss. He was a real gem. Tracy Bennett
December 9, 2010
Elliot was a wonderful and warm person. He made me feel so welcome at the gym when I would see him there. I taught in Plainfield and we had many laughs about what went on. He is very missed at the gym and everywhere he went. Ronnie Hudson
Carol Anderson-Lewis
December 9, 2010
Elliot was just a great person. I remember him laughing whenever I saw him on the street in Plainfield. He would have a funny story to tell.
Geri ODonnell
December 9, 2010
Elliot was a great neighbor & friend in Plainfield. I have many wonderful memories of those days & of Elliot's sense of humor. He always kept us laughing. He will be missed; but memories of him will live on.
Geri ODonnell
Ruth Murphy
December 8, 2010
Elliot was always upbeat and easy going whenever I saw him at the office (W. 7th St., Plfd). My dad and I will miss him dearly. Ruth Murphy Calderone and Dan Murphy.
drew & hope meyer
December 8, 2010
Elliot was a loving father and husband and a true friend . We will miss him.
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