Obituary of Anthony J. Kalian

Anthony J. Kalian, 68, passed away on Sept 19, 2011 after a long illness. From Brooklyn, NY, Anthony has resided in Basking Ridge for the past 25 years with his wife Patricia who passed away in 2008. Anthony attended and graduated from Pace University with a Bachelors' degree. He was a member of The Church of St. James, Basking Ridge. He is survived by his two daughters and son, Nicole Kalian Abbott and husband Thomas of Hoboken, NJ, Heather Kalian of Oregon, and John Kalian of Basking Ridge, NJ. He is also survived by one grandchild Nathaniel Abbott, sisters Norma Halpin of Virginia and Rose Cassar of Canada, and brother Ralph Kalian of Nevada. The funeral will be held on Sat. Sept. 24, 2011 11:00AM at the Church of St. James, 184 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Visitation will be held on Fri. Sept 23 from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home, 101 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider making a contribution in his memory to the The Brain Tumor Foundation (212) 265-2401 in lieu of flowers.