Arthur H. Amster
Navy veteran, beloved father, grandfather, and brother
Arthur H. Amster, 85, of Livingston, N.J., passed away on Aug. 7, 2019. Arthur was born in Newark, N.J. Known as "Art" or "Bussie,"he lived in Rockaway, N.J., until moving to Livingston five years ago.
Art served in the US Navy aboard the aircraft carrier Intrepid. After his military service, he met and married the love of his life, Carol Kresch. They were married for over 60 years.
Art was a proud father and grandfather cherished by his children, Tracey (Charles) Kaliman, Nancy Amster-Coull, and Thomas (Sheryl) Amster, and by his grandchildren, Abraham and Sophie Coull, and Jakob, Alex and Chelsea Amster. Art was a devoted son and son-in-law to his parents, the late Adele and Samuel Amster and his in-laws, the late Betty and Abraham Kresch. He was the beloved brother of Susan Amster and Michael Amster, and the late Donna and Irwin Halper. Art was the oldest first cousin in the Heller family and spent many happy times with his large extended family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to (stjude.org) or Special Olympics (give.specialolympics.org).