Deceased.

From Pat Gesek Macaluso (5/20/08)
I too remember Dennis’ easygoing ways and friendly smile. There was an ease about him that put you at ease. He always had a smile and some entertaining story. Dennis was one of the St. Phil’s group and in a class that small, we all knew each other. I would see him now and again after high school, usually in the Landmark. That’s where he would eat his dinner after work before heading home. The Landmark still has the best burgers since Stewarts closed. The last time I saw Dennis, in the mid 90s, was at the Landmark and we had a nice visit. Dennis was friends with Jimmy Morahan so I can only imagine that they’re partying and having a good time!

From Steven Calhoun (3/28/08)
I was a friend of Dennis Trivigno. We met in class. After graduation, I worked during the summer at Joe's Exxon Station. The most exciting day on the job was when Audrey came to the station. I then went to Salem College in West Virginia. One day, the repressive college Dean came up to me, stared at my moustache and said "Shave the fuzz." I determined that my first semester at Salem College would be my last. While back in Livingston, I returned to work at Joe's. One day, I drove to the Volkswagen automobile dealership in Summit to buy parts for my Beetle. I was offered a job. Dennis came into the dealership. He also had a Beetle but his was the fastest. His problem was that because the Chevrolet Corvair engine he put into his VW was so powerful, it would break the transmission. Dennis invited me to test-drive his car. After driving it, I complimented him by telling him he should get jet wings for it because it was incredibly fast. Speaking about fast, Dennis was an expert at meeting women and I was shy. Going someplace with Dennis usually guaranteed me meeting pretty women and his winning many. In August of 1969, I entered Monmouth University. In 1971, I was again in Livingston and Dennis called me from California. He described things to me that led me to conclude that it was necessary for me to go to California to prevent his destruction from drugs. I went there. Dennis and I hitchhiked from California to New Jersey. It was an adventure during the height of the Vietnam War. In almost every ride we got, the driver had something to say about the war, social conditions, or activism. I mostly listened. Dennis had a talent of making everyone at ease. The policeman who made us walk out of town rather then arrest us. The attorney who told us of her helping the poor. The U.S. Marine Sergeant who expressed his paranoia. I can accurately say that Dennis did a lot to let people know they were appreciated. His diplomacy disarmed all. Maybe his small but significant contribution helped save our nation from falling into a precipice during our youth. I hope everyone will look at his photograph and see his friendly smile.

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