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 Sandra Olive Lang, known as Sandy, was a life-long resident of Montclair, New Jersey. She died on November 10, 2022 at the age of 79.
A graduate of Montclair High School where she was a member of the dance team, she went on to play an instrumental role in many of the town’s civic and social organizations.
Sandy received her undergraduate degree from Hampton University where, following in her mother’s footsteps, she pledged Delta Sigma Theta. (A most dedicated Soror, her participation included serving as president of the Montclair chapter from 1982 to 1986.) She went on to secure a Masters in Business Administration and a Juris Doctor both from Rutgers University.
Professionally, she worked on Wall Street, spent many years at IBM and, ultimately, worked until retirement as a sales representative for the educational publisher McGraw-Hill. But it was for the people of the Township of Montclair that Sandy dedicated so much of her life. She served two terms on the Township Council, was a member of the local YWCA, a campaigner for the YMCA, a president of the local chapter of the NAACP, a Board Member and current Secretary of the Union Montclair Housing Corporation which included serving the tenants of the Mathew G. Carter Apartments for over 20 years.
Sandy is predeceased by her parents, Roxie Lang (nee Myatt) and James Lang, and her brother James Andrew Lang. She is survived by her nieces: Annette and Andrea Lang, Wallena Gould, her nephews: James (Tariq) Lang, Jr., Saladin Lang, and Doug Wilson as well as many grand nieces and nephews.
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John Pace
So So Sad, Sandy was a Brilliant and Classy Lady
she was fun to be with, R.I.P. dear Sandy.
Elaine Johnson (Fiveland)
It is always so sad to lose another classmate. Sandy was a lovely, classy, caring person. She will long be remembered for her dedication to Montclair and especially to her Fourth Ward people. RIP Sandy.
Ron Owens
Working with Sandy on our Class Reunions was a pleasure. While I never knew her back when we were in MHS, I did so enjoy getting to know her later on. May she rest in Eternal Peace.
Barry Abell (Dunbar Abell)
So Sad,
Sandra was a friend to all. She left an amazing legacy for all to follow.
Roxanne Wakefield (White)
Oh, I am so sad to hear that news about Sandy. She and I were MHS dancers our senior year and we had so much fun being klutz's together. I didn't know her as well as an adult, but I always looked forward to seeing her at our reunions, where she was funny, smart and obviously so engaged in her community and the lives of others around her. She was an exceptional human being and a engaging leader with the most welcoming smile for everyone. She will be missed.
Robert Duncan
Sandra may you rest in peace in the loving arms of God
Donna Littlefield (Grieves)
Sandy will be missed by so many. She was an amazing women who worked so hard for our community while continuing in business! I'll always remember my daughter coming home from law school to tell me one of my MHS friends was in class with her! She also was an active reunion committee member over the years. So sad. Although I'm sure she's smiling down at us all .......
Michael Sternbach
Sandy,
I learned from you! You will be missed. You were a real spirit at our reunion meetings and reunions. Thank you. Rest in peace.