Lunchroom Hero: SOMS Teacher’s Quick Thinking Saves Student from Choking

Sixth grader says she's grateful for STEM teacher "Mr.Fuda," who performed the Heimlich manuever on her when she was choking and couldn't breathe in the cafeteria in May. The post Lunchroom Hero: SOMS Teacher’s Quick Thinking Saves Student from Choking appeared first on The Village Green.

By: Laura Griffin

Outlets: Village Green NJ

Published: June 13, 2026

Words: 585

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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The lunchroom in any middle school can be loud and chaotic. No one knows that better than teachers on lunch duty.

And in May, South Orange Middle School STEM teacher Anthonio “Tony” Fuda, was making the rounds of the 6th Grade lunch tables, calling them up to get their food, when some kids ran up to him yelling that their friend was choking.

From there things moved fast.

“I have no idea who those students …

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