Born & raised in the same home he currently resides in Carlstadt--lifelong resident. Married to Joyce, 2 grown sons-Walter Jr and John graduated: Carlstadt elementary, East Rutherford High School (attended American Legion Boys State & inducted into Quill & Scroll). Bachelor & Masters degrees from Montclair State College & 30 gradute credits. Military: US Air Force 1954 to 1962 with Honorable Discharge. NJ Certified Secondary School Teacher of Science, Supervisors Certificate, Principals Certificate. Teacher of Science & Department Chairman & Coach at East Rutherford High School & Becton Regional High School from 1963 to 2000---Governors "Teacher of the Year" in 1997. Former Carlstadt Board of Education member 1968-1983. Volunteer Carlstadt Little League umpire. Current Carlstadt Planning Board member. Masonic Club member. American Legion Post#69 member. First Presbyterian Church Elder & Mens Club. Senior Friendship Club member. American Legion Jersey Boys State Alumni Assoc.. Montclair State University Alumni Assoc.. World War II Memorial Charter member