Alin M. Slaff

Alin Slaff, 82, of Barnegat passed away on March 16, 2019 with his
loving family by his side.
Born to Charles and Anna (née Baker) Slaff in Passaic, NJ he graduated
from Passaic High School in 1954 and attended The New York School of
Photography.
He and his family moved to Pompton Lakes, NJ in 1964. A dedicated
and involved father, he was a Cub Scout leader, Little League coach, co-
founder of the Pompton Lakes/Riverdale youth soccer league, and
President of the Pompton Lakes High School Band Boosters.
An EMT for 15 years and eventual President of the Pompton
Lakes/Riverdale First Aid Squad, he was passionate about his
community and using his medical knowledge to save lives and make a
difference.
Continuing his passion for his community, when he and his beloved wife
moved to Barnegat, NJ in 2003 he was the first elected board member of
the over 55 community Heritage Point. He also found fulfillment as a
mediator in Ocean County small claims court and working with the
Juvenile Conference Committee to intervene and redirect troubled
youth.
As a lifelong music lover, he was a member of a barbershop quartet
earlier in his life, and in his golden years was a baritone in the Island
Singers.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Brenda (née Lebkes) Slaff, his
daughter Suzanne Rubino and her husband Ralph of Pompton Lakes,
son Gregg and wife Nancy of Pequannock, grandchildren Lindsay
Terzian and husband Alex of Livingston, Allison Infield of Caldwell,
Gary and Andrew Slaff of Pequannock, the light of his life, his great
granddaughter Elisa Rose Terzian, and his niece Faith Prasky of
Chesapeake, VA.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 19 at 10:00 am with
services beginning at 11:00 am at Barnegat Funeral Home, 841 West
Bay Avenue, Barnegat, NJ 08005.
Shiva will be held immediately following the funeral service at the Slaff
residence.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his memory
to the Penn Medicine Friends Fund, 3535 Market Street Suite 750
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3309.  

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