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The Bristal Resident Celebrates 90th Birthday Despite Pandemic
The Bristal Assisted Living Resident Surrounded by Loved Ones Even When Her Family Can't Be There
Longtime Wayne resident, Bernice “Bunny” Levine, now a resident of The Bristal at Wayne, was not going to allow her 90th birthday celebration to be spoiled by the pandemic. Her family was unable to fly to New Jersey from their home in California, but they were there in spirit.
(From left to right:) Grandson Sawyer Thompson, daughter Marcy Thompson, Son-in law Bob Thompson, Grandsons Riley Thompson and Cole Thompson, sent life-size cardboard cutouts of themselves to join Bunny as she prepared to blow out the candles.
Bunny born in Newark, received a four year scholarship to Newark State Teachers College and taught art in the Wayne Public Schools. She has lived in Wayne since 1957. Bunny has eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.