Obituaries

March 11, 2010

Cornelius Allen
Cornelius F. Allen, 75, of Summit died March 5 in Overlook Hospital, Summit. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., Mr. Allen lived the majority of his life in Summit. He worked as a department manager of housewares for B. Altman and Co., Short Hills, for many years, before the closing of the store. Surviving are a sister, Catherine Fleming, and a brother, George. The Paul Ippolito Summit Memorial, Summit, handled the arrangements.

Alan Mendelson
Alan L. Mendelson, 66, of Summit died March 3 at home. Born in Jersey City, Mr. Mendelson moved to Summit in 1978. He was an executive with AT&T for 18 years and was president and CEO of InfoTech Consulting Inc. for several years, retiring in 2001. Mr. Mendelson also was an independent business consultant and served on several corporate boards. Surviving are his wife, Carol; a daughter, Randy Mendelson, and a sister, Susan Seitman. The Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, Livingston, handled the arrangements.

Burnett Piana
Burnett W. “Pete” Piana, 75, a lifelong resident of Summit, died Feb. 27 at home. Mr. Piana was born in Summit. He graduated from Summit High School in 1954. Later, Mr. Piana served in the Air Force, where he was stationed in Germany for three years. He retired from UPS after working there for more than 25 years. Mr. Piana was active in many charities. He was a long time supporter of the Dominican Nuns of Our Lady of the Rosary Shrine in Summit. Surviving are two brothers, James F. and Edwin, and a sister, Mary Grumka. The Paul Ippolito Summit Memorial, Summit, handled the arrangements.