EWING…Arthur S. Applebaum, 86, passed away Friday May 12, 2017 at his residence.

Born in Trenton, he was a resident of the area all of his life.

Mr. Applebaum was a graduate of Rutgers University and Rutgers School of Law.

He was an adjudicator for the Veterans Administration and later the  director of public information for the NJ Office of Legislative Services.

Mr. Applebaum was a longtime member of Adath Israel Congregation and served on its board of trustees. He was recently named Treasurer Emeritus at the Congregation.

Husband of the late Elaine Miller Applebaum he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law David and Joanie Applebaum, a daughter Marcia Fisher, a sister Elaine Latzky, three grandchildren Jacob, Beth and Jaclyn and four nephews.

Funeral services are Monday 1PM at Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville. Burial will follow at Fountain Lawn Memorial Park.

The period of mourning will be observed Monday thru Wednesday at the Fisher residence. The family respectfully requests memorial contributions be made to Adath Israel Congregation.