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By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

BELLEVILLE – Well, now it’s official. An audit of the Belleville Board of Education for the 2013-2014 school year has confirmed what school officials and the district’s state monitor had suspected all along … that the district did, indeed, overspend its budget. As best it could determine from BOE records available, the Fairlawn auditing firm of Lerch, Vinci & Higgins LLP has estimated that deficit at $3,712,426. Jeff Bliss, a CPA and a partner in the firm, offered an overview of why it happened at a special BOE meeting last Tuesday and, as he proceeded, each revelation elicited groans from members of the audience filling much of Belleville High School auditorium. Copies of a summary of the audit’s findings were available for public view at the meeting and the BOE also posted more detailed explanations from the audit on its website. Bliss said the audit report contained a whopping 67 recommendations – an unheard of number for a typical school audit. Of those, 15 deal with what Bliss characterized as “material weaknesses in internal [fiscal] controls” which reflect “material errors see DEFICIT page

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Getting ready for another season are Kearny CANstruction volunteers ( from l.) Kearny High School Principal Al Gilson, the Rev. Joseph Mancini, Mayor Alberto Santos, Kearny Board of Education Vice President Cecilia Lindenfelser, Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle, KHS seniors Ricardo Silva, Marco Martins and Bryan Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools Patricia Blood, Robert Neu, Kearny BOE President James Doran and Melody LaRossa.

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

everal years ago, Paul Rogers of Kearny visited a unique exhibit in Manhattan. Sponsored by

We’d guess that 99% of the people who saw that exhibit left it thinking, “That’s nice.” And then went about their business. However, Rogers is not 99% of people. He left inspired. He left determined

a group called CANstruction, it featured wonderfully imaginative “sculptures” that students created from canned goods. Following the project, the food would be donated to the needy.

Medical school will be Roche tenant By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

NUTLEY – Roche USA, the Swissbased pharmaceutical company that is marketing its 118-acre property straddling Nutley and Clifton, continues to seek a buyer for the site

but has inked a tenant for part of the site. Roche spokeswoman Darien Wilson said last week that the Tom Lyon, vice president of Roche Nutley (as the property is designated), has signed a “letter of intent” with Robert C. Garrett, president/CEO of Hackensack

University Health Network, for the leasing of one of Roche’s former research buildings for the operation of a medical school. Terms of the lease remain to be negotiated, Wilson said. At the same time, Wilson said, Roche -- which last year paid $7.1 million in taxes to

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epublican loyalist Brian Fitzhenry was rewarded for his longtime service to the party with an appointment to the North Arlington Borough Council last Thursday. Fitzhenry, 50, a Jersey City native and St. Peter’s College alum who has spent most of his life in the borough, was named to fill the seat vacated by Mayor Joseph Bianchi when Bianchi mounted a successful campaign for mayor. Fitzhenry, marketing director for NewRent Inc., a Kearny-based semi-trailer rental and sales business, was one of three candidates put forward for the empty council seat by the North Arlington Republican County Committee. He was nominated for the appointment Thursday night by fellow Republican Councilman Richard Hughes and was unanimously voted in. The GOP now enjoys a 5-2 majority, including the mayor, on the borough governing body. “I want to thank the Republican Party for having faith in me to do the job,” Fitzhenry said, after being sworn into office by Bianchi. “I also want to thank the North Arlington Volunteer Fire Department. It’s good to have two families. (He’s been a volunteer since 1991 and a former chief.) And I thank my family.” Fitzhenry had two prior unsuccessful bids for public office, the first in 2004 with a try for Borough Council and then in 2013 for State Senate in the 36th District.

Still, the Republican is no stranger to public service, as he noted in his public remarks following his appointment. During the last 24 years, he said he’s been a member – and chairman – of the borough zoning board, helped acquire gear and equipment for the Fire Department and coached recreation sports. Currently an assistant fire chief with the volunteers, he is a former Board of Education member. A key goal Fitzhenry said he has set to work on with the rest of the Bianchi administration is putting a lid on rising property taxes while continuing existing public services. After congratulating the new appointee, Bianchi reminded the audience that, as the community’s chief executive, “You’re only as good as the people who surround you and with this council in place, I have the best. This is the tops. We have a great nucleus – young and old – to start the new year. These are workers and you can always access them. They’re here.” In other municipal action, the mayor and council split on partisan lines on the appointment of James Herrmann as borough recreation director at $7,500 a year. Democrats Al Granell and Tom Zammatore opposed the move. Herrmann has four prior years of service in the post. Last year, a Democratic majority replaced him with Michele Stirone. But the Dems did not contest the appointments of Firefighter (and former chief) Mark Zidiak as OEM (Office of Emergency Management) coordinator for three years at $2,500 a year, Lori Fischer as secretary to the Rent Leveling Board,

county reimbursement, he added. In other business, the council heard a pitch by Bergen County Freeholders Maura DeNicola of Franklin Lakes and Steve Tanelli of North Arlington asking the borough to get behind an advocacy effort for county residents with disabilities, who, DeNicola noted, “are one of the fastest growing segments of our community.” Tanelli agreed that with the increasing numbers, “it’s Photo by Ron Leir almost becoming an epidemBrian Fitzhenry takes his seat on the ic.” But, he added, the county North Arlington Borough Council for offers a helpline to these constituents. “They have a the ﬁrst time last week. lot of programs I never knew Barbara Octubre to the Liexisted and a lot of them are brary Board and Fitzhenry to free. Try to buy in so we can the Planning Board. answer the call.” Borough Attorney Randy Bianchi recalled that the Pearce advised the governing borough had been seeking body that the Dec. 29 couna grant to provide a recreacil appointment of Kathy tion program for those with Kartanowicz to the Library autism but had been shut Board was “done incorrectout. At his mayor’s urging, ly” because it “should have the council passed a resolubeen a mayoral appointtion to create a committee ment” and it “was not listed to work with the county to on the [meeting] agenda.” explore avenues for county The only way to remedy it and/or state grant fundnow is by someone filing a ing to support those with legal action with the court special needs. The commitand getting “a judicial detertee members will include a mination.” council liaison selected by Brian Intindola, of Neglia the mayor, representatives of Engineering, the borough’s the Planning Board, Health new consulting engineerDepartment, Recreation Deing firm, told the mayor and partment, OEM, the Board of council that he’ll work with Education and the business the county ADA (Americans community. So far, 21 muwith Disabilities Act) coornicipalities in Bergen have dinator to get approval for signed on. work to be done on new disAnd the council deferred ability access corner ramps action on a request by Ridge for the North Arlington side Park/Arlington Park Apartof Jauncey Ave. as a precurments for a capital improvesor for paving that street. “If ment rent surcharge over you don’t have your ADA and above the allowable 30% ramps, your paving gets held for 10 vacant apartments that up,” he said. The borough are being upgraded pending must lay out the money for additional testimony by the the ramps and then apply for applicant.

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Murder-suicide & more: NPD blotter

etails remained sketchy in the wake of what law enforcement agencies characterized as a murder-suicide on Hillside Ave. in Nutley last week. A joint release issued Jan. 15 by Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Nutley Police Chief Thomas Strumolo said that the Nutley PD and Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force were investigating the incident. The initial release said that a man and a woman were found dead of apparent gunshot wounds in the 300 block of Hillside Ave. Subsequently, Murray identified the victims as Christina Prestianni, 37, and her boyfriend Christopher Minichini, 38, both of that Hillside Ave. address. “Both were found dead in their home,” the release said. “The two of them suffered fatal gunshot wounds. The preliminary investigation indicates Mr. Minichini shot his girlfriend and then turned the gun on himself. The investiga-

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Police cordoned off the area around a Hillside Ave. residence where two dead bodies were discovered last week.

tors are awaiting the autopsy results.” According to Murray, Minichini served as a state corrections officer for the past seven years. A report published in patch. com said that family and friends of Prestianni are seeking donations for the cost of her funeral which was scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Zarro Funeral Home, Bloomfield. Prestianni was an owner of Pupcake Dog Grooming & Bakery in Caldwell. Tributes to her were posted on Face-

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Drug suspects indicted KEARNY – Three suspects -- one from the Bronx and two from Kansas -- arrested by N.J. State Police outside the Kearny Walmart in October, were indicted Friday on first-degree drug charges, Acting N.J. Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced. When the trio were nabbed, they were allegedly in possession of nearly one pound of methamphetamine. Named in the indictment obtained by the Division of Criminal Justice Gangs & Organized Crime Bureau were: Juan Perez-Nunez, 46, of the Bronx; Juan Guerrero-Estrada, 30, of Olathe, Kan.; and Juan Flores-Santos, 37, of Kansas City, Kan. According to Hoffman’s

office, the defendants were arrested on Oct. 22 after Perez-Nunez met up with the other two men in the Walmart parking lot, which was under surveillance by a State Police anti-drug trafficking unit. The officers reportedly first spotted a Mercedes-Benz with a Kansas plate parked in a remote area of the lot. The car, occupied by Guerrero-Estrada and Flores-Santos, later slowly circled the lot and then parked in a new location, where PerezNunez arrived driving a Honda Civic, authorities said. The drivers spoke outside their cars, and Perez-Nunez then pulled the Honda alongside the Mercedes. At that point, a red-and-white plastic bag reportedly was tossed from

first-degree distribution of methamphetamine. The first-degree charges carry a sentence of 10 to 20 years in state prison and a fine of up to $300,000. The seconddegree charge carries a five-to10-year sentence and a fine of up to $150,000; the third-degree charge, three to five years and Office of N.J. Attorney General a fine of up to $35,000. Juan Perez-Nunez Juan Guerrero-Estrada Juan Flores-Santos The indictment was handed up in Mercer County to Suthe Mercedes into the rear arrested. perior Court Judge Mary C. window of the Honda. In the indictment handed up Jacobson, who has assigned the As both vehicles departed, by the state grand jury, each case to Hudson County. they were stopped by the state of the defendants was charged The defendants are being troopers. with second-degree conspiraheld in the Hudson County Police said Perez-Nunez cy, first-degree possession of Jail with bail set at $175,000 consented to a search of the methamphetamine with intent for Perez-Nunez and $300,000 Honda, in which they found to distribute, and third-degree each for Guerrero-Estrada and the bag, allegedly containing possession of meth. nearly 16 ounces of crystal Guerrero-Estrada and Flores- Flores-Santos. – Karen Zautyk meth. The three were then Santos also were charged with

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Township gets 3 new cops County Police Academy as an alternate route candidate he Lyndhurst Police Deand is expected to graduate partment has three new next month and be assigned to members. an FTO and report for patrol Officers Michael LeStduty. range, Steve Batista and John Batista, 30, a Lyndhurst DeCamp were sworn in last High School alumnus, is the Monday, Jan. 12, at Town Hall department’s first combat ceremonies with Police Chief veteran hired since 2003. He James O’Connor and Public was honorably discharged as a Safety Commissioner John staff sergeant in the U.S. MaMontillo Jr. presiding. rine Corps after having served On Jan. 23, Batista and three combat tours in Iraq and DeCamp were scheduled to he holds numerous decorabegin their 22 weeks of traintions, medals and citations ing at the Bergen County Law for his actions during deploy& Public Safety Complex in ment. Batista has advanced Mahwah and, if successful, training in weapons, self-deshould be available for duty on fense and team building. June 19, at which point they’ll LeStrange, 30, has seen be assigned to field training prior service as a Paterson PD officers (FTO) who will teach, Auxiliary, Ridgefield Park PD guide and evaluate them for dispatcher and Federal Reup to six months, according to serve Police Officer. He holds O’Connor. numerous law enforcement LeStrange, meanwhile, is training certificates and is currently enrolled in the Essex

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Lincoln School salutes students Robert Zika, principal of Lincoln Middle School, Kearny, announces the following Students of the Month for December: Aaron Tully, Andrew Tran, Anyifer Rosario, Ashley Oliveira, Bryannah Pita, Casey Watson, Catherine Canaley, Daniel Lopes, Elijah Gaddy, Ermal Shala, Francisco Costa, Frederick Stein, Gabby Parodi, Giancarlo Barzallo, Gissela Galarza, Gregory Drefko, Jared Miranda, Jason DaSilva, Jessica Sanabria, Jillian Boyle,

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eady for another column on the Great War? (I warned you I was fanatical about it.) This won’t deal with battles and strategy, however. It’s about the simple things. Like words. World War I, I have discovered in my research, produced innumerable contributions to our vocabulary: words and phrases still in use today by people who (like me) have had no idea of their origin. For example: Have you ever been so tired, you just conked out? If so, you were replicating a disabled aircraft. “Conk” originated with the pilots of the U.S. Army Air Service (antecedent of the Air Force). It reportedly was the last sound the engines of the early bi-planes made before catastrophic failure. If you did conk out, it would be nice to have done so in a cushy bed. “Cushy” arrived on the Western Front with British troops who had served in India and comes from an Urdu word, “kushi,” meaning “pleasant” or “easy-going.” If not for WWI, there would be no souvenir shops in Times Square or down the Shore. Until then, such places sold keepsakes. “Souvenir” was the French word for remem-

John Nash’s painting ‘Over the Top’ depicts of British troops in battle at Marcoing, France, in December 1917.

brance, incorporated into the English language by the soldiers. The enemy also broadened our vocabulary, with Allied troops adopting “ersatz,” the German term for “substitute,” and “kaput,” which means the same thing in both languages (although the Germans spelled it with two t’s).

“Chow,” meaning food, became common slang thanks to the British soldiers, who had gotten it from British sailors, supposedly after visiting Asia. When you’re really getting down to business, you’re “digging in.” Which comes from the description of how all those WWI trenches were made.

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And speaking of which, there is the still-popular trench coat, which offered excellent protection against the rain and mud. It made its debut in the British Army, but only officers were allowed to wear them. According to www. worldwar1.com, “The ranks just got wet.” The ranks also had to deal

with other “lousy” conditions. Literally. Lice infestation was inevitable in the trenches. And haven’t you heard someone say, “That’s over the top”? Meaning “extreme.” “Over the top” referred to the troops climbing out of the trenches to advance toward the enemy across No Man’s Land. “No Man’s Land,” I had always thought, originated in World War I. But I have since found two sources which state that the term was in use from the 14th century and described “waste ground between two kngdoms.” (I intend to do more research on that.) And then, we have “doughboy,” which was the slang term for an American soldier. There are apparently innumerable theories as to its origin, and no clear consensus. You are welcome to do your own investigation. But please be aware, it has nothing to do with Pillsbury. – Karen Zautyk If you’re interested in reading more on this topic, the Oxford English Dictionary has compiled “100 Words That Define The First World War,” accessible at http://oxford.ly/ww1word

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Cops nab suspect in church burglary A

man who police described as the “primary suspect” in last year’s theft of a sacred relic – since recovered – from Holy Cross Church has been arrested after police said he was allegedly spotted returning to the scene of the crime. Calvin Battle, 56, listed as homeless, was nabbed at 1:35 p.m. last Thursday, Jan. 15, outside the Holy Cross Rectory after police had received a call that someone was trying to break into the church. According to a police incident report, Det. Sgt. Dave Doyle, in plainclothes at the time, spotted a black man wearing a blue puffy jacket and green skull cap standing next to the church entrance on Church Square and approached after having recalled seeing his picture on a wanted poster from South Orange where he was sought as a burglary suspect. After calling for – and getting backup – from Officer Ray McGuire, Sgt. Rich Lourenco and Lt. Ed Markowski – Doyle asked the man’s name and the man reportedly replied: “Michael Lindsay” and said that he’d just come from the church. At this point, police detained the man while McGuire interviewed the church worker who’d called police to the scene. The employee told police they’d seen the suspect in a private area of the church where the public was not allowed and yelled at him to leave, at which point, the man walked towards the public area of the church and, a short time later, tried to enter two church employees’ parked cars in the church’s rear parking area by pulling on the door handles, after which he

Department warrant for nonsupport. Police said Det. Corey Karas spotted Santos walking south on Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South near Somerset St. last Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 4:20 p.m., and, having recognized him from previous arrests, followed him for one block and then called for backup. After identifying himself as a police officer, Karas arrested Santos and a search

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tried – unsuccessfully – to open several doors near the rear of the rectory not accessible by the public. At that point, the employee said they lost sight of the man until he was observed pushing up the screen on one of the secured rear windows of the rectory in an effort to get inside. Battle was then placed under arrest and charged with three counts of attempted burglary. After checking national and state digital criminal data bases, police learned that Battle was also wanted by Cranford PD as a suspect in two church burglaries reported Nov. 8, 2014, at Cranford United Methodist Church and St. Michael’s Church. In another incident, police have charged a Newark man who, they said, has been sought since early December as a suspect in stealing three packages delivered to two Harrison addresses after being captured on video surveillance tape at those locations. Police said Ricardo Santos, 36, was charged with three counts of theft, possession of burglar tools and was also wanted on a Hudson County Sheriff’s

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Suspected ‘batter’ busted & more: KPD You can credit a sharp-eyed Kearny police officer with the arrest last Thursday of a Harrison man wanted in connection with the baseballbat attack on another man in Kearny nearly two weeks earlier. Police said the assault occurred about 4 p.m., Jan. 3, on the 200 block of Passaic Ave., near Bergen Ave. The victim, a 25-year-old also from Harrison, told Officer Luis Moran and Sgt. Peter Gleason he had been confronted by his attacker, who was known to him, and another male, was knocked to the ground, kicked, and hit repeatedly with the bat. EMS was summoned to the scene, but the victim reportedly declined transportation to a hospital. Police said the assailant was identified as John Fay, 20, and a warrant was issued for his arrest for aggravated assault and on weapons charges. At 4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15, Officer John Fabula was on patrol when he saw Fay in the passenger seat of a car near Schuyler and Oakwood Aves. and took him into custody without incident. Fay was remanded to the Hudson County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: Jan. 4 Shortly after midnight, Officers Tom Floyd and Ben Wuelfing responded to the Old Lincoln Highway in South Kearny on the report of an unconscious man in a vehicle. They, along with the KFD and EMS, arrived to find Ravinder Singh, 33, of Jersey City, asleep behind the wheel of a Ford Explorer, police said. Also reportedly found: an open bottle of brandy in the SUV. Following field sobriety tests, Singh was charged with DWI, careless driving and having that open container of alcohol in a MV. Jan. 6 At 4 p.m., at Kearny and Oakwood Aves., Vice Squad detectives observed a pedestrian hand-rolling and then lighting a cigar, from which

reportedly wafted the strong odor of marijuana. Benjamin Simmons, 22, of Newark, was charged with possession of the drug and drug paraphenalia. Jan. 7 Officer Fabula, dispatched to the 990 block of Davis Ave. at 3 p.m. on multiple complaints of cars blocking driveways (school was letting out), was dealing with the problem when a 2006 BMW jumped the line of traffic and drove past the patrol car. While so doing, the Beemer also set off Fabula’s onboard computer with an alert that the registration was suspended. He stopped the vehicle at Davis and Wilson Aves. and also found that driver Josue Corredor, 24, of Kearny, had a suspended license, police said. Corredor was charged with that offense, operating an unregistered vehicle, failure to surrender a suspended license, and the violation that had triggered all this trouble, improper passing.

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CANSTRUCTION from political and community and business leaders -- all united in a project that not only fosters creativity but raises awareness of the continuing problem of hunger. And, yes, there is such a problem in Kearny and surrounding communities. It may not be obvious, but it’s there. We recall the 2013 CANstruction launch when a local pastor noted that his church’s food pantry fed an average of 100 Kearny families each month. Those attending -most of them people active in the community -- actually gasped. The 2015 CANstruction project, the fourth for the town, was formally announced earlier this month at an Optimist Club luncheon featuring guest speakers Mayor Alberto Santos, Kearny High School Principal Al Gilson, and Father Joe Mancini, pastor of St. Stephen’s Church. This year, Mancini has graciously offered the auditorium at St. Stephen’s School on Midland Ave. as the site for the construction

and display of the sculptures. If you’re not familiar with the project, be aware that an auditorium-sized venue is required. The sculptures can be massive. One year, they included a canned-food replica of the Kearny H.S. stadium. Okay, not actual-size, but pretty darn big. Members of the KHS Engineering Club, supervised by teachers Melody La Rossa and Charles Polk, will design and assemble the structures, using canned goods donated by local merchants, businesses and organizations. Since the inaugural Kearny CANstruction in 2012, nearly 72,000 cans have been contributed in total. Project co-chairpersons Rogers, a retired Kearny F.D. captain, and Julie Smith, branch manager of Valley National Bank, hope this year to surpass a 100,000 grand total. The odds are good, since donations have steadily increased year-byyear. In 2012, the tally was 19,965. In 2013, 23,500. Last year, an amazing 28,515. As usual, the theme for the annual project is a guarded secret and the public won’t know until the big reveal

in the spring. But we shall report on it when it happens. And after it happens, all that food will go to the needy. This year’s recipients will be the food pantries of St. Stephen’s, St. Cecilia’s and the First Presbyterian Church, the Salvation Army of Greater Kearny, St. John’s Soup Kitchen and Apostle’s House Family Shelter, both in Newark. “When the exhibits are all done,” Rogers told The Observer, “Rutgers Newark sends over a bus of soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball and swim team members. About 30 kids dismantle, count, sort, box and distribute the food. “The shuttle bus goes back and forth for the day. Some of the students stay at the St. John Soup Kitchen and the Apostle’s House shelter to unload and fill the shelves. “They work very hard, and they get a first-hand look at food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters.” Santos called CANstruction “an excellent way to bring community attention to hunger and to do it in a creative way.”

Fatal shooting ruled suicide by police KEARNY – The death of a 60-year-old Garfield man, found mortally wounded in his car in Kearny last week, has been ruled an apparent suicide, Police Chief John Dowie reported. At 2:42 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13, Officer Michael Santucci was on patrol when he observed a blue Mazda in the parking lot of a closed business, the Route 7 Grille, located at 590 Belleville Turnpike. Police said that upon further investigation, the officer discovered the seriously injured man in the driver’s seat, bleeding from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. A

revolver was found on his lap, police said. Kearny EMS and paramedics were dispatched and transported the victim to University Hospital in Newark, where he was pronounced dead at 3:30 that afternoon. The victim’s family had been notified immediately upon confirmation of his identity, which, other than his age and place of residence, is being withheld. Detectives were conducting a follow-up investigation, but “no foul play is suspected,” Dowie said. – Karen Zautyk

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Post members play games of chance with hospitalized veterans and distribute treats to them. Anyone interested in sponsoring a ward party is invited to call John Deveney Lyndhurst at 201-438-2255. The Humane Society Lyndhurst Police Emerof Bergen County, 221-223 gency Squad holds its annual Stuyvesant Ave., is offering Tricky Tray fundraiser Feb. a supply of dog food, both 19 at The Fiesta, 255 Rt. 17 S, canned and dry, to anyone Wood-Ridge. Doors open at who cannot afford to feed 7 p.m. Drawing starts at 8 their dog, due to unemployp.m. A variety of ticket packEast Newark ment, disability or any other ages are available at different West Hudson Brave Womfinancial difficulty. Just stop prices. For more information, en Fighting Breast Cancer call 201-804-2469, email trickmeets the last Friday of every by or call 201-896-9300 for month, 7 to 9 p.m., at the East more information. Hours are: ytray@emergencysquad.com Mondays and Saturdays, 10 or visit lyndhurstnj.org. Newark Senior Center, 37 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays to Lyndhurst Department of President St. For more inforParks and Recreation sponmation, call Emma at 201-998- Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. sors a trip to Caesar’s Casino 6828, Rosa at 201-246-7750, Knights of Columbus in Atlantic City Friday, Jan. Fatima at 973-485-4236 or email emidura2@yahoo.com. Council 2396 has rescheduled 30. Tickets are $22 each. To a Tricky Tray, for Friday, Feb. buy tickets, visit the Parks 20, at the Senior Center, 250 Department or call 201-804Kearny Cleveland Ave. The $10 ad2482 to reserve a seat. The Salvation Army, 443 The N.J. Meadowlands Chestnut St., offers computer mission includes coffee plus one prize sheet of tickets. No Commission announces the classes Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon. The fee alcohol is permitted. No tick- following events: ets will be sold at the door. • The Third-Tuesday-ofis $30 for 12 hours of instrucDoors open at 6:30 p.m. For the-Month Nature Walk tion. The course includes instruction in basic computer tickets and more information, through Laurel Hill County call Steve Cortese at 201-657- Park, Secaucus, co-sponsored skills plus Microsoft Word, 0800 or Sal Russo at 201-446- by the Bergen County AuduExcel and Powerpoint. For 7244. bon Society, is set for Jan. 20, more information, call the Lyndhurst American Legion 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is office at 201-991-1115 or Pete at Post 139 Rehabilitation Com- free. Participants are asked 201-889-1352. mittee holds a ward party to sign a standard liability reKearny UNICO sponsors for veterans at Chestnut Hill lease that is good for NJMC/ a bus trip to the Tropicana Extended Care Facility, PasBCAS events year-round. To Casino on Sunday, Jan. 25. saic, Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 2:30 register, contact Don Torino The cost is $30 with $25 p.m. This event is sponsored of the BCAS at greatauk4@ in slot play back from the by Joan Waltman in honor of gmail.com or call 201-230casino. The bus leaves from American Legion Post 99, 314 her brother Reid M. Waltman 4983. who served gallantly in the • Join NJMC staffer and Belgrove Drive, at 8:30 a.m. U.S. Navy in World War II veteran rock journalist/auRefreshments will be served and is enjoying retirement. thor Brian Aberback Sunday, at the hall at 7:30 a.m. To Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., hosts a Book Club meeting Feb. 2, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., in the conference room to discuss “The Shack” by William P. Young. For more information or for help in locating a copy of the book, call the reference desk at 973-566-6200, ext. 219 or 220. Admission is free.

Jan. 25, at 2 p.m., for “Rock ‘n’ Roll in the Meadowlands.” He’ll offer a slideshow presentation covering Frank Sinatra’s Hoboken roots and the Jersey City doo-wop scene to present-day hard rock guitar virtuoso/Carlstadt native Marc Rizzo and more. Admission is $6; $5 for MEC members. Pre-registration for both programs is recommended and appreciated. Register online at www.njmeadowlands. gov by clicking on “Events,” by bringing a registration form to the Environment Center, or by mailing the form to Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, P.O. Box 640, Lyndhurst, N.J. 07071. Make checks payable to Meadowlands Environment Center. Program brochures, which include the registration form, are available at the Environment Center or may be requested by email by visiting communications@njmeadowlands.gov. There is no phone registration. For more information, call 201-777-2431. Those interested in receiving email alerts about NJMC public programs are asked to email communications@njmeadowlands.gov or call 201-460-4619. Lyndhurst Library Children’s Room, 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts the following events: • Winter/Spring Storytime, for ages 3 to 4 1/2, is available for two sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and will be offered

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QP boys’ hoops: Getting better with time The Queen of Peace boys’ basketball team continues to work its way through major growing pains, but head coach Tom McGuire is hopeful that the tough times are behind the Golden Griffins. “Absolutely, our best basketball is ahead of us,” McGuire said. “We haven’t played our best yet. The one thing I appreciate about us is that we always tend to get better as the season goes on. We’re never the same team that started the season.” The Golden Griffins now own a 5-5 record after soundly defeating Bergen Charter, 73-37, last Thursday night. McGuire said that the Golden Griffins are still relatively young. “We’re pretty green,” McGuire said. “We start a freshman and play another one. I didn’t realize how big of a loss that the seniors from last year would be. It’s a chemistry thing right now. We’re still working on the chemistry. We’re working hard in practice and trying to get everything we can out of this team. We haven’t had a signature win yet, so that’s something we

need.” The Griffins are fortunate enough to have 6-foot-3 junior forward Jeremy Joseph back from last year. The talented Joseph is averaging 19 points and seven rebounds per game. Joseph had consecutive games against DwightEnglewood and Rutherford where he tallied 27 points and 11 rebounds (Dwight-Englewood) and 28 points and 12 rebounds (Rutherford). “He’s done everything we’ve asked of him,” McGuire said. “He’s such a team player. You like players who are pass first and shoot second. Well, Jeremy is pass first and pass second. We need him to be more selfish. We’re also trying to establish him more down low, get him more involved in the paint. He’s so strong that he can handle it. He’s starting to get it.” McGuire knows that Joseph is definitely a college prospect. “Without a doubt, we’re working on college already,” McGuire said. “He’s a very good student, so that helps. I think playing AAU ball see VIEW page

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ike Goff is in his third year coaching the Lyndhurst-North Arlington High Schools wrestling cooperative and the energetic coach feels much more at home now. “I’m a little more settled in,” Goff said. “The kids all know me. The team is made up of juniors that I had as freshmen. I think we’re moving in the right direction. We’re still a work in progress, but we’re much improved. We’re fighting and going into matches thinking we can win. We’re putting ourselves in situations where we can win.” That was evident on Saturday, when the Golden Bears/ Vikings defeated Kearny and Orange and battled perennial Group IV playoff contender Livingston down to the final bout. “I think we’re at the point where we’re starting to break through,” Goff said. “We’re in a good position right now.” Lyndhurst-North Arlington, which features wrestlers from both high schools, lost close matches to Belleville and Lodi in the last few weeks. “We were in both matches,” Goff said. “I think that shows the kids that we’re moving in the right direction.” The interest is definitely there as well. Goff had a total of 31 prospective wrestlers try out for the team last month. “It’s the most we ever had,” Goff said. “I do like the makeup of this team. There’s good chemistry.” So much so that they went to a wrestling team camp at The College of New Jersey last summer – despite the fact that the team is comprised of kids

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from two different neighboring schools that are generally archrivals. “They all hang out together and get along so well,” said Goff, who took his entire team bowling Sunday afternoon. There’s another aspect to the team’s camaraderie – namely their hair color. More than half of the team has dyed their hair bleach blond as a sign of unity. “It’s a close-knit group,” Goff said. “We have a group of juniors who have been doing it (dying their hair) since fifth grade. I didn’t think we’d have that many this year, but 16 kids have done it.” As long as the Golden Bears/ Vikings continue to win, they could dye their hair green and it wouldn’t matter to Goff.

“It just shows that we’re all on the same page together,” Goff said. A quick glance of the Golden Bears/Vikings’ roster right now shows a very young team with a good balance of both Lyndhurst and North Arlington students. Freshman Matt Daub is the team’s 106-pounder. “He’s doing very well,” Goff said. “He wrestles all year round, so he has good experience as a wrestler. There’s still a big learning curve as a freshman.” Sophomore Conor Yunis is a fixture at 113 pounds. “He had a good year for us last year at 106 pounds,” Goff see WRESTLING next page

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WRESTLING from said of Yanis. Junior Corey Leclerc is one of the team’s top returning wrestlers. Leclerc holds down the 120-pound weight class. “Corey was third in the districts and made it to the second day of the regions,” Goff said. “We’re expecting bigger things from him this year.” Junior Devin Yunis is the team’s 126-pounder. “He’s come a long way since freshman year,” Goff said of the elder Yunis. “Now, he’s quick on his feet and picked up from where he left off last year. He’s a tough kid.” All four of the aforementioned wrestlers attend Lyndhurst High School. The team’s 132-pounder, Louis Arzuaga, is from North Arlington, so he has to commute daily from NA to Lyndhurst for practices. Now that’s dedication. “Louis has picked up where he left off last year and he’s

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far,” Goff said. The team holds a 5-6 record, which isn’t good enough to qualify for the NJSIAA team sectional championships. “We don’t think the idea of being in the state tournament is farfetched,” Goff said. “It can happen. We’ve been in every match this year. There have been no blowouts. We set the goal of competing for a state sectional title. We just need a little patience.” The team faces Becton on the road Wednesday, followed by a matchup with 13-3 Garfield at the North Arlington gymnasium at 7 p.m. That should be a treat for the North Arlington contingent, getting a chance to wrestle on their home floor. The team then returns to action Saturday in a quad meet with Vernon, Cliffside Park and Hasbrouck Heights at Hasbrouck Heights. Sure looks like a make or break week for Goff and his young team of blond merry men. “It’s a big week for us,” Goff said. “There’s no question we have to do well this weekend.” At least the term winning is being associated with Lyndhurst wrestling once again.

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Ford’s long-range shooting boosts Vikings By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

he high school basketball season had yet to begin, but the North Arlington boys’ team was in a bit of a bind. Two key players, Edgar Carranza and Kevin Cerqueira, were sidelined due to injuries. It left the door open for another junior Tim Ford to step in and make a major contribution. Ford was a member of the NA junior varsity squad a year ago. “I learned a lot from being on the JV,” Ford said. “I just kept trying to get better.

I knew I had to build up my confidence a little. I learned a lot from dealing with a lot of adversity. I wanted to do whatever I could to help the team.” Veteran coach Rich Corsetto, in his second year at North Arlington, was hopeful that Ford could step in and contribute. “He proved to me last year that he could help us,” Corsetto said. “Timmy is a football player as well and sometimes it takes time for the football player to get going after their season is over.” After a little bit of a sluggish start to the season, Ford has picked it up of late, especially in the last week – and especially with his proficiency from

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‘Well’ on the way to more active living Lyndhurst Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso has announced that he has joined the Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC), a statewide initiative to help New Jersey residents get on the path to active living and healthier lifestyles. The announcement was made at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Lyndhurst location of Weight Wellness Center, 550 Valley Brook Ave., whose owner, Jennifer BurnsKatafigiotis, spearheaded the effort to have the township sign on to the MWC. “I am pleased to work with Weight Wellness Center on the Mayors Wellness Campaign to get our community exercising more, eating properly and living healthier, more active lifestyles,” said Giangeruso. “I am excited by the prospect of employing new programs in Lyndhurst to make a difference.” Kristen Collette, R.N.,

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partners may have to seek local zoning and/or building approvals from both communities as they prepare to reshape the building to their needs. Built in 1994, Building 123 is outfitted with a six-story atrium and roof-top solar panels, a 130-seat auditorium/conference rooms, tele-presence and video conference rooms, chemistry and biology labs and other research-related facilities, according to the Roche website. The partners have signed a memorandum of understanding to create the medical school. Still to come is a formal agreement spelling out terms of the partnership. County and local officials hailed the news as a big step forward for the region. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. said the new venture “will be a tremendous asset both to the health care industry in this state but also will replace the economic void created [the loss of 1,000 jobs] when Hoffman-LaRoche relocated from the area.” It will also “create new jobs, enhance the housing market and create limitless economic development opportunities for local businesses.” And Nutley Public Affairs Commissioner Steven Rogers called the partnership “the culmination of a great team effort that will benefit our township for many years to come. … No doubt, this institution will attract people from all over the nation. This is the beginning of a great future for Nutley, in the area of jobs, economic growth and financial stability. We have a lot of work to do as we move forward. But this was a great way to start the new year.”

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of drug paraphernalia and turned over to Paterson PD. suspect, Louis Giardelli, 51, Police said Turnick, who alof Clifton, voluntarily turned legedly originally told officers himself in at HQ and was his name was “Joe Madden,” charged with aggravated aswas also charged with possault, possession of a weapon session of drug paraphernalia for unlawful purpose and un(a crack pipe) and hindering lawful possession of a weapon. apprehension. He was taken He was released after posting to Essex County Jail after he bail, pending a court date. was unable to post bail, police said. Jan. 11 Jan. 12 Linda Ramirez, 39, of Michael Brown, 27, of Clifton, and John Turnick, 23, of Congers, N.Y., were arrest- Bloomfield, was arrested in a Franklin Ave. parking lot after ed at Centre St. and Franklin officers learned there was an Ave. on active warrants. Police said Ramirez was wanted active warrant on him from in Paterson while Turnick had the Essex County Sheriff’s two warrants from PaterDepartment. He was picked son, one from Mahwah, one up by Essex County PD for from Edison and one from transfer. New York for a parole violation. Police said a search of Jan. 13 Ramirez turned up a NewPolice said they observed a port cigarette pack with two road rage incident on Frankglassine envelopes inside. She lin Ave., south of Brookfield Ave., when a man who apwas charged with possession NPD from

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credible explanation” for being there. He was charged with criminal trespass. ••• Officer Fabula, responding to a 9:30 p.m. accident on the 100 block of Rutherford Place, was told by the driver of a passenger car that it had been hit by a white SUV that had fled the scene. A BOLO was issued, and the suspect vehicle, with heavy front-end damage, was stopped at Chestnut St. and Columbia Ave. by Sgt. Charles Smith. With Officer Brian Wisely as backup, driver Roni Plunkett, 26, of Kearny, was given FSTs, arrested and taken to HQ for an Alcotest. She was charged with DWI, careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident. Jan. 15 A burglary was reported at 8 p.m. on the 20 block of Grove St. by a resident who, after being out most of the day, returned to his apartment to find a side window pushed in, dresser drawers rifled and items missing. The victim told responding Officer Jay Ward that at least one Xbox system was taken from the first-floor residence, along with some games, watches and jewelry. Det. Scott Traynor is investigating. – Karen Zautyk

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Jan. 15 Police conducted a motor vehicle stop after they said they observed a Nissan Maxima traveling south on Washington Ave. swerving over the center double yellow line. The driver, Gabriel Aquino, 23, of Kearny, was issued summonses for failure to maintain lane and failure to exhibit registration. Police said Aquino also had an active warrant from Montclair. He was arrested and, later, released after posting bail pending court appearances. •••

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3 plead guilty in teen killing, accused shooter awaits trial KEARNY – According to published reports, three suspects in the Jan. 17, 2013, murder of 16-year-old Alishia Colon in Kearny, have pleaded guilty to various charges, and the fourth, the alleged gunman, will stand trial in April for felony murder. Colon was shot dead in her bedroom in her Belgrove Drive home as a result of what authorities said was an ongoing dispute between her family and members of

the Latin Kings street gang. The girl herself reportedly had no involvement in that dispute. The suspected triggerman was identified as Cruz Martinez, 43, of Hazleton, Pa. He faces life in prison on murder, burglary and weapons charges. Those who reportedly have already entered guilty pleas in connection with the crime were identified as getaway driver Kyeeth L. Smith, 23, of Willingboro,

weapons possession and hindering apprehension; Eric L. Shelton, 21, of Orange, burglary and conspiracy; and Lamar D. Farrar, 24, of East Orange, weapons possession and conspiracy. The Observer has attempted to independently confirm the information with the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, but as of press time this had not been possible.

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Michael Angelo Cowley Michael Angelo Cowley entered into eternal rest on Monday, Jan. 12, surrounded by his loving family. He was 57. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison. A funeral Mass was held at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. For information, or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.mulliganfh. com. Born in Jersey City, Cowley was a lifelong resident of Harrison. He worked as a roofer and sider for his family construction business, Cowley Construction, for many years. He was a member of the Harrison/East Newark Elks B.P.O.E. Lodge 2326. His pastimes and hobbies included playing baseball, basketball, bowling, darts, and karaoke. He was a diehard N.Y. Yankees fan. He is survived by his loving daughter Samantha Vieira and her husband, Danny, grandchildren, Eann “Little Buddy” and Jenna “Ya Ya” Viera, dear siblings Robert, Gary and Patrick “Pee Wee” Cowley, Carol Sheridan, and George and Edward “Shitter” Cowley. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister Joann Villaronga, and his parents, Robert and Agnes (nee Ritchie) Cowley. In lieu of flowers, for those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, N.Y. 13220-3049 or at www.heart.org in loving memory of Michael. Francisco DaSilva Francisco DaSilva passed away on Jan. 13. He was 60. Born in Azambuja, Portugal, he lived in Harrison before moving to Kearny in 2002. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at St. Cecilia’s Church, followed by entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Francisco loved sports and enjoyed being involved with his Portuguese community and especially loved playing soccer for Lisa. Husband of Rosa (nee Seco), he is also survived by his sons

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Rodrigo (Michelle) and Danny DaSilva and his grandsons Bryan and Brandon. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in his memory. Joseph D. Dreisbach Joseph D. Dreisbach, 49, of Kearny died on Saturday, Jan. 17, at home. The viewing will be held in the Condon Funeral Home (condonfuneralhome.com), 684 Kearny Ave., Kearny, on Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 3 to 7 p.m. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Joe was a client of Pathways to Independence, Inc., in Kearny for over 30 years where he enjoyed working with his friends and devoted staff. Joe was the son of Julia (nee McMillan) Dreisbach and the late Albert W. Dreisbach Jr. He is survived by his siblings Dr. Albert W. Dreisbach, Elizabeth Dreisbach, DVM, Grace Mack (Dave), Jack Dreisbach (Diane) and Rich Dreisbach (Tina). Also surviving are his nieces and nephews Scott, Kate, Megan, Jake, Eric, Skyler, Kyle, Jordan and Riley. He also leaves his beloved caregiver Margaret Flomo. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations in Joe’s memory to Pathways to Independence, Inc., 60 Kingsland Ave, Kearny, N.J. 07032. Margaret E. Fix Margaret E. Fix, of Kearny, passed away on Jan. 13 at St. Michael’s Hospital, Newark. She was 83. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at St. Cecilia’s Church and followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Margaret was the executive secretary at St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny, having assisted dozens of priests over many years. She was proud to still be working. She was an avid sports fan. Margaret was the sister of the late Charles, Lawrence, John and Edward Fix. She is survived by her sister-in-law

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Linda A. Hudanich, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Jan. 17, at Alaris Health Care of Kearny. She was 64. The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, on Tuesday Jan. 20, at 9:45 a.m. A funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Her interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Olyphant, Pa. Viewing hours will be Tuesday, starting at 9 a.m. For information, directions, or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.mulliganfh.com. Born in Lackawanna County, Pa., she lived in Kearny before

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Prayer to St. Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of difficulty and of desperate cases, of things almost despaired of Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Make use, I implore you, of that particular privilege given to you to bring visible and speedy help where help was almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly(make your request here)-and that I may bless God with you and all the elect throughout all eternity. I promise you, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, and I will never cease to honor you as my special and powerful patron and do all in my power to encourage devotion to you. Amen. R.I.

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You will feel as if friends of family have taken over when you entrust funeral arrangements to the Wilfred Armitage Funeral Home. The family-owned firm has been in business for 75 years, serving generations in West Hudson and South Bergen. Its beautiful facilities, in a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness and tact of its understanding personnel.

Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home

596 Belgrove Dr. • Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991-0657

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APARTMENTS foR RENT BeLLevILLe BELLEVILLE Nutley Border. 2nd fl. 2 bedrooms, 2 family corner house. Call for appointment (862) 201-6166 after 5pm. BELLEVILLE 1 BR. $1100/month. All utilities included. 1 month security. Available Now (201) 993-7903.

HaRRISON HARRISON 4 bedrooms. Nice Kitchen & Bathroom. All ceramic floors. Dinning area. Living Room, Totally remodeled. 3rd fl. Waking distance to path. $2400/month + utilities. 1-1/2 months security. (973)769-4897.

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HARRISON 1 bedroom, remodeled kitchen, laundry, near PATH, park, tennis courts, parking included. No pets. $1250/month. 1 year lease. 1 month security. Credit check, reference required. (908) 420-8899

HARRISON 1st fl. $1,150/month. 1-1/2 months security. Utilities separate. No pets. Please call (973) 715-7407.

KEARNY 4 room Apt. Dukes St. Front Hudson Park. 1st floor. Good Condition. No pets. Newly Renovated. Hardwood Floors. $940/month + utilities. 973-391-3868.

KEARNY 3 bedrooms. Supply own utilities. No pets. (551) 580-5019 (201) 998-3554

KEARNY 3rd fl. 1 bedroom $950. 1-1/2 months security. HT/HW included. Call super between 11am8pm. (201) 998-9006.

KEARNY Renovated 2 bedrooms. Separate utilities. No pets. No washer/dryer. No smoking. Available now. $1200/month, 11/2 months security. (201) 388-4259

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HARRISON BTCA Condominium. 2 bedrooms and two bathrooms. W/D, dishwasher, oven, refrigerator and microwave. 1 private parking inside building. Utilities separate. No pets allowed. $1500/month 1-1/2 months deposit required. Roommate allowed. Please text (973) 517-4538 if interested. HARRISON Modern Studio apt. 2nd Fl. Private Entrance. Refrigerator. No pets. $750/month + utilities. Security & lease. 862-223-9974.

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HARRISON Nice 1 bedroom apt. Cleveland Avenue. 2nd floor. Extra storage space off kitchen. Good neighborhood. Good rental history. No smoking. No pets. No washer/dryer. $900/month. (954) 448-3339 HARRISON 2 bedrooms, kitchen, LR, bathroom. Recently renovated. Close To PATH. Available. (201) 376‐3184 HARRISON Newly Renovated, 2nd. Fl. 2 BR, LR, Kitchen, New Bathroom. Close to Path trains, utilities separate. Laundry Hook-up. 1 1/2 months security. No pets. $1,250/month. Available Now. Call (201) 759-4667. HARRISON East Newark 1 BR apt. Ground fl. Above/Ground. Front & Back Entrance. $ 1,000/month + utilities. 1 month security. (973) 454-3281. HARRISON 2nd fl. 17 Hamilton St. 2 BR, LR, EIK. 1 ½ month security. 1 month rent. No pets. No smoking. Available February 1st (862) 452-0598.

KeaRNY KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 bedrooms. Arlington section. Available now. $1,200/month. Close to transportation. No pets. (201) 341-2383 KEARNY 4 rooms Apt. Dukes St. Front Hudson Park. 1st floor. Good Condition. No pets. Newly Renovated. Hardwood Floors. $940/month + utilities. 973-391-3868.

KEARNY 6 rooms, 2nd floor. Hardwood floors, Laundry facility. Parking. No pets. Separate Utilities. 2 month security. Available Now. 201-998-8655. KEARNY 2 bedrooms, spacious 5 room apt. 2nd floor. New bathroom, close to school & transportation. $1200/month. 1 ½ months security negotiable. Supply own Heat & Electric. Apt. can be seen between 4:30-7:30pm. Available February 1st. Call Maryon (201)998-7161 or Al (201) 889-7611. KEARNY 4 rent By Owner 3 bedroom apt. 2nd floor of 2 family home. W/D Hook up & Basement Storage. Central Air. $1075/month + Utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Close to NY Transportation. No pets. Call (201)998-8226. Between the hours 7am-4pm. Mon.-Fri. for Appt. KEARNY 2 bedrooms, Kitchen, LR, Bath, No W/D. No pets. $1,150/month + Utilities. 1 month security. Month to Month Lease. Available February 1st. (201) 320-9507. KEARNY Arlington Area. 5 rooms, 1 bath. 1-1/2 months security. $1300 + utilities. No pets. (201)213-1871

KEARNY 132 Midland Ave. 1 bedroom, LR, Kitchen HT/HW included. $950/month. 201-889-4436 or 973-465-0166. KEARNY 3BR, LR, DR, EIK. $1300/mo. 1.5 mo security. Available Feb 1. No pets or smoking. 201-362-9485 KEARNY 564 Devon St. 5 rooms. 2nd fl. HT included. 1 1/2 months security. $1,200/month. 1 year lease. Available Now. 201-207-0952. KEARNY MODERN 6 ROOMS, 1-1/2 BATHS. SUPPLY OWN UTILITY. NO PETS, SECURITY & REFERENCES (201) 997-0676 KEARNY 5 room, 2nd floor airy apt. $1250/month + utilities. 1 year lease. 1-1/2 months security. (973) 838-1662 KEARNY 5 room apt., 1st floor. References required. No pets. $1000/month + 1-1/2 months security. Supply own utilities. Available March 1st. (201) 245-4594 KEARNY 2 BR, 1 bath, LR & Kitchen. Brand new Hardwood floors. $1,300/month. Utilities Separate. Available Immediately. (201) 246-0460. KEARNY Ivy St. Studio apt. All utilities included. $650/month. 1 month security. No pets. Available now. (973) 820-8338

KEARNY 2nd floor, 3 bedrooms, kitchen & den. $1100/month + heat. 1 month security. (201) 998-8429 (201) 283-4051

KEARNY 4 rooms, Plus Utilities. 1 month security. No pets. Available February 1st. (201) 779-8398.

KEARNY 3rd floor, 4 rooms, 1 1/2 months security. Utilities Separate. No pets. Available now. 201-997-5032.

KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR, Arlington section. Available Now. $1,200/month. Close to transportation. No pets. (201) 341-2383

KEARNY 2 family 2nd floor, 2½ bedrooms newly carpeted bedrooms, large kitchen w/new cabinets, LR and DR with hardwood floors. $1200/month + utilities. 1½ security will be required. No pets allowed available Feb 1st . Call 908-370-4444 for appointment. KEARNY 3rd fl. Near Garfield School. $875/mo. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Now. Laundry on premises. No pets. No Smoking. (201) 679-7904 KEARNY Beautiful & spacious 5 room apt. 2nd fl. Hardwood flrs. Close to transportation Separate utilities. No pets. (201) 998-0147. KEARNY Arlington section. 2 bedrooms, LR, kitchen, full bath. 3rd floor. No pets. $1100/month, 1 month security. Separate utilities. Available immediately. (973) 390-2757 KEARNY 1st fl. w/finished Basement. 7 rms. $1800/m or 1st fl only, 4 rms 2 BR $1300/m. No pets HT/HW included. (201) 998-9779 or (201) 889-3453 Leave Phone Number. KEARNY Beautiful 2 bedrooms, 2nd fl. Separate utilities. $1200/mo, 1-1/2 mos security. No pets. No smoking. Available February 1st. (973)951-2343

KEARNY $850/month w/ Heat. O’Hara Agency (201) 997-6300 KEARNY ELM COURT Kearny’s Best Kept Secret 732 Elm St 1 BR fr $875. NYC Commuter Bldg Call Alan 201-955-4334 or PJ 973-992-1555 ext 1 Affiliated Mgmt.

KEARNY 1 Br in Arlington Section LR, DR, EIK, Broker fee applies $1050/month. Available now. The Bixler Group 201-991-0032.

KEARNY 5 rooms, 2 BR’s Close to transportation. $1,150/month + Utilities. 1 ½ months security. Avl. Feb. 1st. (201) 933-3984. KEARNY 2 family house, 1st. fl. 2 BR’s, $1,100/month. Separate utilities. 1 ½ months security. No pets. Available Now. (908) 514-1701. KEARNY 3 room apt. $850/month. Supply own heat. 1 month security. Available February 1st. (201) 997-2341

LYNDHURST 2 apts. 1st floor, 5 rooms. 2nd floor 4 rooms. Separate utilities. Available February 1st. (201)598-8925. LYNDHURST 1 BR, Newly Renovated. EIK, No pets. $1250/mo. Util. sep. 1-½ mos security. NYC Bus at your door. Avl. Feb. 1st, 201-424-5722 LYNDHURST Renovated 1 BR apt. in Classic building. Wood kitchen cabinets, stove, refridg. & Dishwasher. Ceramic tile floors. H/W floors throughout rest of apt. laundry in building. 1 Block to NYC train & bus. & mins. To highway. No pets. No smoking. $900/month + Utilities. Security $1,350. Application, credit check and ability to pay required. $25 appl. Fee. (551) 226-0566

NewaRK NEWARK Newly renovated, 1 BR $865/mo. Vailsburg/ Near Seton Hall. HT/HW included. Safe/Secure. Brick Historic Bldg. H/W Floors. Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans. 1 month security. Section 8 ok. No fees. No pets. 973-216-9470

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N.ARLINGTON Brand new 3 room apt. 2nd fl. Coin operated W/D in basement. 1 ½ months security. $1,000/month + utilities. Avl. Jan 1st. (201) 696-0496. N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. 5 rooms. No pets. No smoking, separate utilities. $1,200/month. (201) 774-0548.

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Gerbasio RE & Management Day 201-388-7821 or Night 973-634-8355 KEARNY 726 ELM ST, 3 rm mod apt 1st. fl, H/W floors, H/HW supplied, laundry in basement, close to shopping & trans. $975.00

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N.ARLINGTON 2 bedrooms, parking. $1500/month. 1 month security. Separate utilities. Available January 1st. (201) 218-0756

N.ARLINGTON 3 room garden apt. $850/month, includes heat & parking. Available February 1st. 1 month security. (201) 997-2341

Barmaid wanted with or without experience. Apply in person at Euro Pub 631 Schuyler Ave. Kearny, NJ.

Driving Instructor afternoon & PT Agent. Must have clean driving record. NJ Drivers License for more than 4 years A MUST. (201) 246‐8000

“Chris The Handyman” For your home repairs and Outdoor Power Equipment Services (201) 694-0258

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KEARNY Separate entrance. Own bathroom. No kitchen. $650/month. 1 month security. Utilities included. Female preferred. No smoking. Contact (201) 519-3778. Se Habla Espanol.

Now Hiring! Property inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@ comcast.net (732)766-4425 ask for Mel

N.ARLINGTON 3 family house 3rd fl. $1,200/month, 1 month security. Utilities separate. Close to NY Transportation. Available February 1st. (201) 456-8657.

N.ARLINGTON Two 4 family house, 1 BR, LR, Kitchen, 1st floor apartment has basement. 30 min. from Manhattan. $950,000. Call (201)998-8429 or (201)283-4051

N.ARLINGTON Beautiful 1st floor, studio apt. 1 parking spot. $800/month + utilities + security. (201)966-8095 N.ARLINGTON 3rd fl. 3 rooms, 1 BR, HT/HW supplied. $800/month. 1 ½ months security. Available March 1st. (201) 998-9300 (201) 889-1143. N.ARLINGTON 4 BR w/carpeting, 2 Baths, LR, DR, EIK, Ceramic tile & new appliances. Laundry room, enclosed porch and deck. Close to schools and transportation. $2,400 + Utilities. 1 ½ months security. (201) 893-4686. N.ARLINGTON 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor, near NY transportation, parking, no pets, smoke-free. $1225/month + utilities, 1-1/2 months security. (201) 246-9226 N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. 2 BR Apt. LR, DR, Kitchen. $1,250/month 1 month security. 1 Block from supermarket, Laundry & CVS. Call or text (201) 927-6733.

N.ARLINGTON • 3 rooms, w/Heat $800/month. • 3 Rooms, $800/mo. supply Heat. O’Hara Agency (201) 997-6300 N.ARLINGTON 4 rooms. Newly renovated. Walking distance to supermarket and NY public transportation. W/D in Basement. Available February 1st (201) 657-2119.

N.NEWARK One bedroom. $780/mo. + utilities. Available now. 1-1/2 months security. No smoking. No pets. (973)440-7272

BUSINESS foR SAlE ORANGE Gas Station with repair shop for sale. Please Contact (201) 993-7903. Hair salon f/sale located on Kearny Avenue, Kearny. 3 stations, 2 sinks, spa areas. Price is negotiable. (201) 997-1960

fURNIShED RooM foR RENT KEARNY I’m not kidding, just what you want. Large newly remodeled room. Very quiet & Private. Close to Transportation. Individual sink & refrigerator. Clean sheets given weekly. Positively no Smoking in or out. Gentlemen preferred. Good credit required. $140/weekly. 4 weeks security. Call (973) 830-7498.

GARAGE foR RENT BELLEVILLE 3 car garage for rent. 25x19. $425/month. 1 month security. Available now. Good for parking cars, storage, boats, contractors. Safe location. (973)951-6315

hAll foR RENT Party Hall For Rent • Affordable • A/C • Nice Setting 201-889-6677 201-572-1839

N.ARLINGTON 1 family 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen and bath, LR, DR, finished basement. In ground pool. $279,000 (973) 380-9007. BELLEVILLE 2 family house, 3 BR. Big LV, DR, Kitchen, Laundry, & 2 full Bathrooms on Each floor. Driveway, 2 car garage. Private backyard. Finished basement. Decks on both floors. $475,000. (201) 993-7903

offICE SPACE foR RENT KEARNY Professional/ Commercial (2 locations available). Office space on Kearny Avenue. Immediate occupancy. Close to NYC, public transportation, PATH, DeCamp, NJ Transit bus lines.1,100 sq.ft.(corner) 1-1/2 months security. (2nd) 1,000 sq.ft. 1-1/2 months security. Immediate Occupancy. Call Silvina (201)997-4257 & (201)889-3115

HARRISON 1 attic room for rent. $450/month, everything included cable & internet. (973) 525-3860. KEARNY 23 Duke st., room for rent. everything included. Avail. now. 973-699-4960 Maura. HARRISON Room f/rent, share kitchen, responsible. 1 month security. Available immediately. Se habla español. (973)420-7451 BELLEVILLE Furnished room f/rent. Male preferred. Responsible. No kitchen. Available immediately. (973)332-5613 LYNDHURST Nice new and big room for rent. $550/month + 11/2 months security. Included cable, wifi, laundry and share common area. (862) 452-7754.

N.ARLINGTON 207 Ridge Road. Large office, Bathrooms, 22x23sq.ft. & 2 Heated Bays, with remotely controlled doors, 43x47sq.ft. Available Immediately. (201) 206-1193 (201) 893-4686.

KEARNY Elm St. Room for rent. Everything included. Female preferred. Available now. (201) 598-9778

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KEARNY 2 stores for rent $1,200/month each, 1 month security, HT supplied. 15x30, 450sq. ft and 15x33, 495sq ft. Call 201-283-4051 or 201-998-8429

NUTLEY Rear Yard Parking spaces for rent. Small Commercial vehicles ok. (201) 390-1729.

RooM foR RENT HARRISON Private entrance. Available now. Near transportation. No smoking. No pets. 1 month security. Male preferred. Se habla espanol. (650) 787-0833 (650) 645-0307

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Retail space available for rent in Kearny. Great location. 3,000 sq. ft. Available now. (973) 986-6456. KEARNY on Kearny Ave, 30x63 1,890sq. ft $2,400/month + 1 month security. HT Included. Call 201-283-4051 or 201-998-8429

Full time Landscaper w/experience. Must have clean drivers license. Call 201-998-1262 Help Wanted to install seamless gutter, experience needed. Must have valid Drivers License. 1(800) 479-3262 or (201) 954-4287 Light Assembly & Order Picking in Warehouse. Company located near Mill St., Belleville. Starting $9.50/hr. Call (973) 482-8603

Short Term Data Entry Project. 4 hrs. a day. Quickbook Experience. (201) 998-7666. Part time cleaning people needed. Tue. Wed. Fri. 6am-1pm. Interviews Thurs. 1/15 9-10am. 38 Johnston Ave., Kearny

Three separate part-time positions open (flexible hours): General-Helper, Accountant, and Secretary in Kearny (Specify salary desired) Resume: atsh52@gmail.com.

Currently hiring Compounding Pharmacy Sales or prior Pharmaceutical Sales Experience with a Network of doctors. Highly competitive commission. Please email your resume to PharmaceuticalReps@ lmfmarketing.com to set up an interview. Logistics Company in Harrison. Customer Service, Logistics Coordinator, High Pressure environment, 5 days week. Must be Full Time & Motivated Strong computer and communication skills References and experience required. Email resumes to: Ana@fleetnj.com

Drivers CDL A/B Call today start tomorrow, Great Pay & Benefits. 201-991-1586.

Enterprise HVAC Supply is looking for someone responsible, bilingual, with good attitude, & have some experience in order to work at the counter. Please email Beatriz@enterprisehvac supply.org or call (201) 240-3841 (973) 477-4797.

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TOTOWA Full service company manufacturing and repairing all types of awnings, canopies and shades now hiring SEAMSTRESS & PATTERN MAKERS. Email: leofn4@gmail.com 973- 278-3802 TOTOWA Empresa manufacturera especializada en la elaboración y reparación de todo tipo de toldos, forros de botes y picinas busca Sastre industrial o de tapicería que sepa coser con patrones. Email: leofn4@gmail.com 973-278-3802

Van Driver - Pathways to Independence, Inc. in Kearny, NJ is seeking a dynamic individual to transport and work with individuals with developmental disabilities. Position is part time, approximately 25 hours per week Candidate should have a good driving record and be capable of driving long and short vans. High school diploma and valid driver’s license req. Resumes can be emailed to pathwaystoindependencenj@gmail.com, faxed to 201-997-7070, or mailed to 60 Kingsland Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032

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$250 $500 PAID For any Junk, Van or Truck. Paid Cash! 888-869-5865.

J & F TOWING CA$H 4 JUNK

Contractor turned Handyman. Any type of work, No job too small. Boiler repairs and drain cleanouts Lic. And Insured. (973) 818-3056. DO IT ALL Interior/Exterior new & repairs. All types of carpentry. Reasonable rates, quality work, reliable, experienced. 13VH06620900 (201)991-3223

CAR$ $200-$500 PAID ON THE SPOT. FREE TOWING 201-428-0441 ANY CAR, VAN OR TRUCK. NO TITLE, NO KEYS, NO PROBLEM.

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Annie’s Cleaning Service Homes, offices. Move in-out cleaning. Gift Certificates Avail. Excellent references 973-667-6739 862-210-0681

Couple from Poland will clean houses, apartment, offices. References. (201)997-4932 Leave message

CoNSTRUCTIoN SERVICES Martinez Chimney Specializing • Roofing • Siding • Chimneys Fully Ins. And License martinezchimney.com Lic. 13VH06939900 (201) 952-0076

ElECTRICAl SERVICES 25 years experience Twin Electric Quality Work. Good affordable prices. Senior discounts. Fully Insured. Bonded. Lic. 16158 (973) 715-4150 (201) 562-5985

hoME IMPRoVEMENT

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Doors • Floors • Windows • Painting • Decks All types of repairs Lic. # 13VH05674000

Fully Insured

www.repairsbyfm.com fred@repairsbyfm.com

G & R Builders Roofing, Siding, Windows/Doors, Decks, Painting, Tiles & Masonry, Sheet Rock. All types of Carpentry. Lic. #13VH02536200 Free Estimates 20% Senior Citizen Discounts

(201) 893-0656

Handyman Star All inside or outside repairs. Windows, painting, sheetrock, carpentry, masonry, and decks. No job too big or small. Free estimates. Tom (201)4245042

JMW CONSTRUCTION

Complete Home Improvements •Kitchens •Bathrooms •Decks •Replacement windows •Siding •Additions Lic.#13VH03156600 FREE Estimates Fully Insured!

(201)935-1975

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lANDSCAPING & DESIGN LADYBUG Landscapes Inc.

• Design • Construct • Maintain • Paving Demolition-Commercial (201)804-0587 (201)655-1938 MARIO ESPOSITO LANDSCAPING LLC Fall Clean-Up Lawn maintenance Top Soil • Mulch • Snow Removal Free Estimates (201)438-3991

MoVING SERVICES J & J Express Co. #1 Rental Trucks with Driver • Moving Services • Pick up & Delivery • Helpers Only (Load/ Unload) (866) 270-8498 (908) 422-7487

PAINTING & DECoRATING Alexander Painting, Decorating Sheet Rock/drywall. Skim coat, tape & tackle. Water damage. Wallpaper remove. 15+years of experience. Free estimates. (973) 985-6644

J &M Decorators & Sons Family Owned Since 1972 Specializing in interior & Exterior Painting. Sheetrock, Plaster, wall paper removal and water damage repairs. Fully Insured. Free estimates. No sub contractors or hiding costs. (201) 5632297 John.

Kevin’s Home Improvements

Painting, Plastering, Sheet rocking, Wall papering & Much More. Very neat & Clean. No money down. Fully insured Senior Discounts. 201-565-6393.

PlUMBING & hEATING Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC LIC. # 11103 • Plumbing • Heating • Cooling • Sewer Drain Cleaning • Hot Air Furnaces • Air Conditioning • Video Sewer Inspections $50 off when mention this ad. (201) 206-4845

PlUMBING & hEATING JOSEPH V. FERRIERO Plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodeling. Carpentry. Fully Ins. Free Est. Lic# 165 (201)637-1775

RoofING SERVICES N&J REMODELERS

Roofing + Siding Specialist. Windows, Doors, Decks, Kitchen/ Baths. Complete Home Renovation. Quality workmanship. All work guaranteed. Free Estimate. Fully insured

Nick (201)997-7657

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Female home health aid, certified nurse assistant looking to take care, sick & elderly. Experienced, $15/ hr. References available. Call (201) 878-5876

2 Love seats for sale, Brown & light Brown. $400/set or B.O. 201-889-3523.

Looking for Any type of work! Looking for Hourly/ Daily/Weekly work. Construction helper, Restaurant, Errands. $10-$12/hr. 845-709-7898.

WANTED To BUy Estates Bought & Sold Fine Furniture Antiques, Accessories, Gold & Silver.

Cash Paid (201)920-8875

• New + Re-roofing • Slate Repairs • Gutters Cleaned • Flat Roofing • Also Do Painting Free Estimates Fully Insured

(201)998-5153

RUBBISh REMoVAl ANDRIELLO CLEANOUTS

Yards, Garages, Basements, Attics, Real Estate, Rubbish Removal/Demolition Lic.13VH04443200

(201)874-1577

On the spot clean up service Homes, Basements, Attics, Yards & garages. Residential & commercial. Our pricing & service will be the best. Licensed & Insured. 201-565-6393

ESTATE SAlE Estate sale: 101 Bennett Ave. Kearny. (Forest hill section). 1/16-1/17, 9am-4pm. Complete contents of house, 4 flrs. Tools, Electronics, Albums, Furniture, Bedroom & DR sets, Beer signs, Jewelry, watches, cameras, collectible & much, much more.

GARAGE SAlE Inside Garage Sale 84 Elm St. Kearny. Saturday & Sunday, January 24th & 25th. 9am-5pm. Furniture, Housewares, Accessories, A/C, Refrigerator, shoes & clothes.

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MoVING SAlE House furniture, household goods, refrigerator, bedroom, LR tables, TV unit, loveseat. Everything must go. (201)719-6554 Weekends only!

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D. FITZGERALD Seamless Gutters Installed LLC Gutters Cleaned • Yankee Gutters Repaired & Relined • Slate Roofs Repaired • Flat Roofs Sealed & Coated “Save Plenty – Call Dennie” 1-800-479-3262

his wife Gloria and son Frank He his survived by his daughter Gina Anderson (Allan), grandchildren Alana Kandt (Ben), Brianne Anderson, Ian McConville and sister Cathy Bimble. Recaredo Munoz Recaredo Munoz died at home on Jan. 12. He was 86. Born in Cuba, he lived in Harrison before moving to Kearny. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. (www.armitagewiggins. com) A funeral Mass was held at St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny, followed by entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Recaredo owned Florida Shoe Store and Bostonian Shoe Store, both in Newark. Husband of Nora (Sanchez), he is survived by his children Nora Delgado and Gabriel Munoz, his brothers Ramon, Juan and Raul and his grandchildren Gabriel, Lauren and Brendan. John I. Passerella Sr.

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EMERALD ELECTRIC 25 Years Experience • All types of electrical wiring 24 hour emergency service

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10% OFF with ad El. Insp. # 7566

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MIKE’S ALL SEASONS ROOFING & SIDING • Roofing • Siding • Windows • Doors • Gutter & Leaders • Roof Repairs 13VH008B0300 Free Est 201-438-0355 Fully Ins’d

John I. Passerella Sr. passed away at 97 on Jan. 12. A funeral Mass will

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be held Friday, Jan. 23, in the chapel at St. Gregory the Great Church, 4620 Nottingham Way, in Hamilton Square, at 11 a.m. All are welcome. John was born in Staten Island, N.Y., and later moved to Kearny. He was an active member of the Kearny community for many years. He served as the president of the ItalianAmerican Marconi Club and was the Grand Marshal for the Columbus Day parade back in the 1980s. He even wrote a few stories for The Observer. In 1984, John retired at the age of 67 from Goodyear in Newark. Two years later, he moved to Stirling, and then to Tucson, Ariz., in 2003 with his beloved wife, son and daughter-in-law where he happily lived out the rest of his days building model ships, attending a senior center where he sang songs, made friends and called bingo numbers, and he loved baking cheesecakes and cookies right until the end. He had an amazing passion for life. John was predeceased by his cherished wife Angelina (Lee) and is survived by his son John Passerella Jr. and daughter-in-law Josephine (Tucson, Ariz.) and grandchildren Debbie Muscara with her husband Alessio (Hamilton) and John B. Passerella with his wife Karrie (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) and his daughter Rita Larkin (Clifton). John also had seven great-grandchil-

dren and two greatgreat-grandchildren. John always had a joke to tell or a magic trick to show and was loved by everyone who met him. He is dearly missed. Ruth Polinski Ruth Polinski (nee Davis) 86, died on Jan. 11 at her home in Kearny. Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was offered at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearny. Private interment was in Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thielereid.com. Mrs. Polinski was born in Kearny and raised in Harrison. She had lived in Kearny since 1956. She was a member of the Rosary Society of Our Lady and St. Anne. Ruth is survived by her husband Edward, daughter Maria Lockard and her husband Patrick, son Edward N. and one sister Shirley Leckner. She was the beloved grandmother of Sarah Mould and her husband Peter, John Lockard (Camila Rocha), Patrick Lockard (Luisa Colorado), Daniel Lockard (Jess Jutkiewicz) and Kayla McAlinden and her husband Shane. She was the great-grandmother of Connor and Liam Lockard and Landon and Ian Mould.

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Arlington Section,large colonial w/4 bedrms, 3 1/2 baths. Spacious rooms with wood floors. open liv. rm , formal dining rm & sunken family rm . Kitchen w/sliders to patio, rear yard & In Ground pool! Fin basement, garage & driveway parking. Nice home, lovely area.

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1 fam colonial located in the “Manor” of Kearnyʼs Arlington Section. 3 bdrm 2 bath home is well kept. Liv rm w/ gas fireplace, formal dining rm, office-den, enclosed porch. Wood floors, heated porch. Full basement Gas heat, 2 zone central air. Steps to Manor park and 1 block to NYC bus!

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$289,000

1 fam home near Harrison border, 3 bdrm, 2 fbths. Tiled first flr, open layout, EIK, main bdrm on 1st flr. Gas hot water baseboard heat. Full bsmnt, above ground pool in rear

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Very nicely maintained two family. Many updates. 4 bedrooms 2 baths, Newer gas furnace. Beautiful bow window looking out at private, fenced, rear yard. Hardwood floors on second floor. Laminate flooring on first. First floor kitchen has newer appliances. Good sized recreation room in basement.

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$550,000

Totally renovated and beautifully decorated expanded Classic American Four Square Colonial with Lemonade porch. This special home has many great features including, carpeted wood flrs and crown moldings radiant heating under tile flooring in the Kitchen and Baths, Andersen windows, 7 zone gas hot water heating, central air conditioning, and other lovely fin touches. 4 Bdrms, 2.5 Bths, Gar.

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$359,000

3 bdrm, 2 fbth Brick cape on 50 x 143 lot. 1 car garage, drwy. New kitch installed about 1 yr ago, formal DR, fin bsmnt, hrdwd flrs, gas heat, ductless A/C system. Lrg deck off rear.

North Arlington

$340,000

Two Family home that features Living Room, Eat-in Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms, Bath on each floor. second floor apartment has stairs to a spare room and the first floor apartment has a very large Dining Room and access to a full finished basement with half bath. utilities for each apartment are separate. NYC transportation and shopping is close by.

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Kearny

$399,000

Converted 1 fam into office located on a terrific location on Kearny Ave! Ent foyer, 4 rms (reception area/conference rm, kitch & office) and lavatory on main level, 2nd flr has 3 rms and fbth, full fin attic w/ 2 additional rms. Full open bsmnt Lrge rear yrd with paved rear parking area.

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$529,900

Immaculate, traditional Dutch Col ren and updated from top to bottom. Beautiful wdwrk throughout. Lrg front to back LR with Firepl, informal DR, Ultra modern EIK Granite countertops, Stainless Steel appliances and tile flr, Sun Parlor and Powder Room on the 1st floor. 3+ Bdrms, 2 Full and 2 half bths, full fin bsmnt. Terrific outdoor ent area with inground pool, patios and grilling facility. 2 car gar. Near NYC train and bus service

No. Arlington

$460,000

2 fam home w/2 car det garage. Each unit consist of LR, DR, EIK, 2 bdrms & bthrm (2nd flr has additional 3rd bdrm. Living areas have gleaming hrdwd flrs, bdrms are carpeted (with wood flr underneath). Fully fin bsmnt w/rec rm, fbthrm, sauna and kitchenette. Full walk up attic . Short walk to NYC bus!

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$203,000

2 fam home on 25x97.5 lot. the 1st flr has 1 bdrm; 2nd flr has 1 bdrm and each rented. Sep heat, electric baseboard, sep gas hot water heater and electric meters.