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Daniel Glicklich Obituary
Somerset - Daniel "Dan" Glicklich, 76, passed away June 7, 2019. Daniel was born in Plainfield and lived in North Plainfield for 55 years, until he relocated to Somerset, NJ in 2005 and lived there 14 years. He graduated from Kean University with both a BA degree in 1968 and a Masters degree in 1970. He was employed as a Teacher and Guidance counselor at Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District for 35 years. He served on the Board of Directors for the Somerset Home for Displaced Children from 1994-1998 and was a crisis counselor there from 1987-1994. Dan was actively involved in Somerset County Youth Services Commission as well as Franklin Township Municipal Alliance and Youth Services. He served on the Somerset County Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, and was the co-founder/chair of the Franklin Youth Initiative. As a North Plainfield resident, he also served on the Municipal Alliance Committee and Youth Services Commission there. He was a registered member of the Washington Rock Girl Scout Council where he specialized in team building activities at Camp Hoover. Dan was a Somerset County Committee Person for 33 years and served both hometowns as a Councilman and on their Planning Boards. In addition, he volunteered as a member of the North Plainfield Board of Adjustment, Library Advisory Board, Cultural Arts Commission, Somerset County Waste Advisory Board, and the Economic Development Committee. Dan was the Secretary of the Somerset County Board of County Canvassers General and Presidential Election and the Election Commission. Dan will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Dan is survived by his wife of 55 years, Peggy; his daughter Ruth (husband David) deBang; his daughter Debbie (husband Kevin) Carr; his brother Ron (wife Michelle) Glick; his beloved granddaughter Helena; and his nephew Andrew.
A celebration of life will be 1-3pm Sunday, June 23rd at Holy Cross Church, 40 Mercer Ave, North Plainfield. Arrangements by Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, Somerville.
Donations can be made to Friends of Somerset County Youth (in memory of Daniel Glicklich in memo line), PO Box 8063, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 or Food Bank Network of Somerset County, P.O. Box 149, Bound Brook, NJ 08805. To send condolences to the family, visit www.brucecvanarsdalefuneralhome.com.
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Barbara & Allan Beyer
June 19, 2019
Dear Peg and family: Our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family on Dan's passing. For our short time we spent with you during my UC days, Dan had always displayed his love of life and what he did in it. His smile, dedication, and community involvement made him the wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend he was.
May God be with you during these trying times and bless you with strength, peace, and hope.
Barbara and Al Beyer
June 18, 2019
To the Glicklich family: Very sorry for your loss.
I will always remember Dan as a wonderful and giving friend.
Ron Klein
June 13, 2019
Very nice person.. So sorry for your loss, your family will be in Prayers.
Jodie Nolasco (Canal Walk)
June 12, 2019
Dan, so gentle, a wonderful husband and father, a friend to his community. He will be missed by all. Our deepest condolences to Peg and family.
Howard and Barbara Klein, Jackson, NJ
June 10, 2019
He was a great man and running mate! A true statesmen for peach and human dignity. I offer my condolences.
Joe Pranzatelli
Rick & Karen Fontana
June 10, 2019
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Our Deepest Sympathy.
June 9, 2019
So sorry for your loss.
Your family will be on my prayers.
Cathy McHugh
Alvin Levine
June 9, 2019
Dan was a sweet man! He was also personable, friendly and competent. The world needs more people like Dan.
Donna Scher
June 9, 2019
Sincere condolences.
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