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Notice of member passing: Jennifer "Jen" Galvez on 9-19-23

I greatly regret having to share with the membership that Sister Jennifer Galvez passed away on 9-19-23 on her 51st birthday.

Notice of Passing: Brother Dennis Di Cristina on 8-31-23

Brother Dennis Di Cristina age 82 passed away on August 31st, 2023. Brother Di Cristina was a 47 year member of Local 728 having been obligated in February of 1976. Dennis retired on August 1st 2006 after a 30 year career as a Local 728 lighting technician. One of his last jobs was as a lamp operator on Spiderman 2.

Notice of passing: Robert "Bob" Amerian Sr.

I regret having to inform the membership of the passing of Brother Robert "Bob" Amerian, age 81 on August 28th, 2023. Bob Amerian became a Local 728 member on January 27th, 1968 and was a 55 year member of Local 728. Bob retired in January 2002 after a 34 year career in Set Lighting. His son Bob Amerian Jr.

Notice of Passing: Robert "Bob" Fillis on 8-26-2023

Brother Robert "Bob" Fillis, age 84 passed away on August 26th, 2023.

Notice of Passing: David Devlin age 56 on 8-14-23

I regret having to inform the membership that former Local 728 member Dave Devlin passed away this week at the age of 56. Brother Devlin took an honorable withdrawal in October 2015 from Local 728 when he became a member of Local 600. Details are few. We will update this post as we receive them.