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Konopka: ‘That school’s a disaster’ By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

the Helo Holdings heliport, the Fishing Derby in West Hudson Park. KEARNY – Then, he recalled, there was Second Ward Councilman the Kearny High-hosted track Richard Konopka was on a roll meet he attended with a coTuesday night, at the May 24 worker from his full-time job council session, recounting on April 16 and that’s when his enjoyable stopovers at the PBA tone suddenly shifted. food truck event, the opening Looking around and seeing of LA Fitness on Passaic Ave., unfinished construction, pe-

rimeter fencing and classroom trailers still occupying the school’s front lawn, “As a resident of Kearny, I was embarrassed,” the councilman said. “That school’s a disaster. What is going on over there?” While serving as a member of the Kearny Zoning Board of Adjustment in 2011, Konopka recalled how representatives

of the Kearny Board of Education came before the board and “presented beautiful renderings” of the KHS project and “told us it would cost nothing” because it was grant-funded. Now, he said, after having learned that the project has been scaled back in design, that the job is awash in litigation and that the most recent

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up treatment. As part of her medical protocol, she takes plaquenil, KEARNY – goes for blood work every three months and periodicalt started out as a strange ly consults a retina specialist digital aberration some and dermatologist, Santacruz two years ago. said. That’s when Elizabeth Because her daughter is Santacruz of Kearny bevery sensitive to light, both gan noticing that her then natural sunlight and artificial 7-year-old daughter Miah’s light, even while indoors in fingernails had turned her third-grade classroom at “wavy” and “had holes” in Franklin School, she has to them. And she developed a apply sunscreen every few sort of “butterfly rash” on hours and, outdoors, she has her face. to wear a special hat and The concerned parent took carry an umbrella. Miah to several doctors “but “We even had to change all we were getting from the light in her bedroom,” them is, ‘she’s going to grow Santacruz said, to minimize out of it.’’’ the exposure. “Every single Soon after, Santacruz said, Photo by Barbara B. Goldberg day, I have to think what I Miah’s “toenails started Elizabeth Santacruz and daughter Miah receive proclamation from Mayor can do to make things better changing, too.” Alberto Santos. for her.” Then, in October 2015, If Miah has any comSantacruz got a lead on a ly “not common in children tion says, more than 16,000 plaints about what she’s Livingston dermatologist of Miah’s age,” doctors may cases of Lupus are diagnosed gone through, she certainly Dr. Jennifer Goldberg who not have considered it the in the U.S., mostly “young doesn’t show it, her mom outlined a strategy to try cause of her child’s physical people in the prime of their said. “Miah always has a different medical approaches problems, Santacruz said. lives and 90% are women,” smile on her face.” in hopes of discovering the “Globally, it’s less than 1% of and that it is more prevalent Santacruz is getting help nature of the ailment. that age.” among African-Americans, from the town and school First, acting on the premSo she’s doing all she can Hispanics, Asians and Native communities: In the Franklin ise that her daughter was to get the word out to the Americans. Globally, estiSchool nurse’s office, there is the victim of some type community at large, espemates are that Lupus claims a mural reminding visitors to of infection, the physician cially for parents to be mind- as many as 5 million victims. watch for signs of Lupus. prescribed antibiotics, Sanful of the possibility if they Lupus is difficult to diTo that end, the town tacruz said. see similar symptoms. agnose, the proclamation proclamation says the mayor Next, she said, Miah was In acknowledgement of notes, “because its sympand Town Council “call given an application of a her efforts, the Kearny mutoms come and go, mimic upon all citizens, commucream designed to clear nicipal government on May those of other diseases, and nity agencies, and mediaway a possible inflamma10 designated May as Lupus [because] there is no single cal facilities, to become a tion. Awareness Month and pretest that can definitively powerful friend to children As a final step, a biopsy sented mother and daughter identify the illness.” Consewas administered and with a framed proclamation. quently, it is not unusual that and parents by supporting this procedure, Santacruz That document noted that many individuals will suffer the families in the commusaid, resulted in the doctor Lupus “is a leading cause of with Lupus many years with- nity [dealing with Lupus] with friendship, information diagnosing Miah’s issue as premature cardiovascular out ever knowing why. Lupus. disease, kidney disease and In Miah’s case, the disease and participation in efforts to become aware of the Lupus (Systemic lupus stroke among young women” has “affected her skin more erythematosus) is defined and that, according to rethan anything,” according to symptoms of Lupus and to promote education, research, by Wikipedia as a “systemsearch by the federal Centher Peruvian-born mother, social support, and quality atic autoimmune disease in ers for Disease Control and who said her daughter was medical care for citizens which the body’s immune Prevention, Lupus afflicts “at referred to the care of a who live with, or care for, system mistakenly attacks least 1.5 million people in the pediatric rheumatologist someone who struggles with healthy tissue.” United States.” at Hackensack University this disease.” Because Lupus is reportedEach year, the proclamaMedical Center for follow-

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Harrison Councilman Villalta dead at 67 By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent HARRISON – ictor B. Villalta, a Democrat who for most of the last decade served Harrison as Second Ward councilman, died Tuesday, May 24. He was 67. Villalta was born in Lima, Peru, on March 12, 1949, and his family came to the United States in 1964 when he was just 14. They chose Harrison as their home — and he’d go on to spend the rest of his life here. In 1966, he was a player on the Harrison High School state soccer championship team. A year later, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. But it wasn’t easy for Villalta to get into the Corps at first. He told The Observer a story several years ago of how he and his best friend wanted to enlist together — but his friend was already 18, and he was still 17, a year younger than the minimum age for enlisting. “Me and my buddy Mickey Silver went over to Newark

way to basic training a short time later. And then he’d go on to Vietnam. Before heading to Vietnam and after he completed his basic training, Villalta was first sent to Okinawa, Japan, for two weeks. When he was finally deployed to Vietnam, he remained for 13 consecutive months before being honorably discharged. He earned a Bronze Star with “V” for valor, a Purple Heart for being injured in action and a Good Conduct Medal, among many other awards. Villalta’s grandson, Ryan, also became a Marine. It was when Villalta was chosen as grand marshal of the 37th Hispanic State Parade of New Jersey in West New York and North Bergen that he shared these stories. He dedicated that honor to all Latinos

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to enlist, but you had to be 18 to do that,” Villalta told The Observer in 2012. “Mickey was 18, but I was 17. So I was still a few months short of 18.” But the recruiter said parental consent would be good enough for him to join the Marines short of turning 18. Since his father’s English wasn’t up to par, Victor brought the forms

to his dad and told him he was signing up for soccer camp. His dad fell for it — Villalta brought the forms back to Newark — and he was on his

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he Archdiocese of Newark again ranks among the top dioceses in the nation in terms of new priests as 10 men were ordained to the priesthood for service in the Archdiocese on Saturday, May 28, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. The Most Rev. John Myers, Archbishop of Newark, was the celebrant. Although some of the new priests come from as far away as Colombia, Portugal, Poland, South Korea, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, two have strong New Jersey roots – including one with a Belleville connection — and one hails from New York. Prior to entering the seminary, six members of the Class of 2016 had business experience. One worked as an opera singer in his native Nicaragua; another was an attorney; one managed a gas station; another had careers as a retail manager and a restaurateur; one worked in the public relations

and youth ministry fields; another was a banker. Many have been involved in both missionary work around the world and in youth and young-adult ministry. Reflecting on the new priests and the strengths that they bring to the people of the Archdiocese, Myers said the Archdiocese “continues to be blessed by so many vocations to the priesthood. I personally am blessed as well by the gift of the more than 180 men who have answered God’s call to priesthood since I became shepherd of this local Church of Newark in 2001. Each of us is called to discipleship of Jesus Christ. We all must seek to do so lovingly, selflessly, courageously and respectfully. “These men have chosen to hear God’s call to serve His people as priests, and the call of Pope Francis to address the spiritual and human needs of people with love and commitment to the Gospel. I know that the people of this local church will welcome them

gratefully as they begin their ministries as Catholic priests.” Although each new priest took a different journey in responding to God’s call, all of them share a deep humility at being called to the priesthood and the common desire to do the will of God. Here are mini-profiles of each of the newly ordained clerics: The Rev. Vincent Anthony D’Agostino D’Agostino, 50, was born in Newark and raised in Belleville. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and philosophy from Rutgers University, and a law degree from New York Law School. He worked as both a paralegal and an attorney for nearly 20 years before entering the seminary. He credits the care given by his parish priests to his mother and family during her fatal illness as the spark that confirmed his call to the priesthood.

D’Agostino entered Immaculate Conception Seminary (ICS) at Seton Hall University in 2011. He spent his diaconate year at Sacred Heart Church, Haworth. He presided at his first Mass on May 29 at his home parish of Holy Family in Nutley.

and a master’s degree in theology with a concentration in church history. Curtis served his diaconate at his home parish of Our Lady of Mt. Virgin, Garfield. He celebrated his first Mass at the parish church May 29. The Rev. Juan Jose Esteban Esteban, 26, was born in the Dominican Republic and immigrated with his family to Jersey City when he was 13. After receiving his undergraduate degree from St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Emmitsburg, Md., he worked for several years as the manager of a gas station in Hudson County. He entered ICS in 2009, earning his master’s degree. He spent his diaconate at St. Joseph the Carpenter Parish, Roselle, where he officiated at his first Mass on May 28.

The Rev. Gabriel J. Curtis Curtis, 32, is a native of Nicaragua who began his university studies at the Universidad Católica “Redemptoris Mater” in Managua, earning a bachelor’s degree in philosophy with education studies and a master’s degree in humanities. Curtis also studied at the Conservatory of Music in Upoli, earning a diploma in vocal performance (opera studies). He spent time as an academic secretary at a Catholic high school in Managua and as a singer with the Teatro Nacional Ruben Dario opera company before beginning his clerical studies at ICS, where he earned a master’s of divinity degree in pastoral ministry

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Belleville man got more than just a MV summons when he was stopped in Kearny for failure to wear a seat belt, the KPD reported. He ended up in cuffs after police learned he was wanted on a $20,000 warrant. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Officer Jon Dowie was on “Click It or Ticket” enforcement detail when he spotted a seat-beltless Carlos Colon, 29, driving a 1995 Honda at Harrison Ave. and Freeman Drive. Colon reportedly was unable to produce his license, and Dowie was advised that it was suspended. He also had the non-suspended warrant out of Newark on a charge of making terroristic threats, police said. Colon was arrested and taken to headquarters, where he was booked on the MV violations and the warrant and then turned over to the Newark PD. The national Click It or Ticket initiative runs through June 5 and this year focuses especially on back-seat passengers not wearing seat belts. You have been warned. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: May 20 At 7 p.m., Vice detectives stopped a 2014 VW operated by Anthony Pucillo, 57, of Kearny, on the 600 block of Elm St. Police said they had information that he was in possession of cocaine and confiscated a glass pipe. In a search incident to arrest, they also reportedly found a small

plastic bag containing suspected crack cocaine. Pucillo was charged with possession of the drug and drug paraphernalia. ••• At 10:30 p.m., at Kearny and Midland Aves., the same detectives arrested Christopher Salerno, 40, of Jersey City, on a $1,475 warrant from Franklin Lakes and reportedly found him to be in possession of a hand-rolled marijuana cigarette and four knotted plastic bags containing MDMA (a.k.a. Ecstasy). He was also found to be the subject of a Bergen County no-bail warrant for child neglect, police said. He was charged on the warrants and possession of the drugs and paraphernalia and was remanded to the Hudson County Jail on an additional $1,000 bail set by Kearny Municipal Court Judge Thomas D. McKeon.

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Delinquency in the animal world By Karen Zautyk ast week, The Observer published an article advising people not to try to “rescue” seemingly abandoned baby birds and animals they might come across in the wild, in parks or in their own backyards. “In most cases,” says the NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife, “these animals have not been abandoned, and are in fact being watched by a parent hidden nearby.” And “taking these animals from their homes denies them critical learning experiences that will enable them to fend for themselves as they grow older.” The other day, we encountered several creatures, most of them adolescents or young adults, who are living testimony to what occurs when they are denied those learning experiences and a secure wildwood childhood home. Aware that a certain section of a certain town tends to attract miscreants, we staked it out, and, sure enough, we soon spotted a young squirrel hop-

ping across the abandoned, offlimits railroad trestle, obviously heading home from Newark. It was carrying a hypodermic needle in its mouth. When we emerged from the shrubbery, it spit out the syringe, shouting, “It’s not mine! Not mine! I just found it!” “Don’t worry,” we said. “We’re not Vice. We’re from the newspaper.” “Even worse,” said the squirrel. But, we eventually gained its confidence and promised not to reveal its identity. And it admitted that it uses controlled dangerous substances, which it obtains from a gang of Passaic River rats. The squirrel hung its furry little head in shame. “What sent you down that path?” we asked. And it told its life story: “When I was just a baby, I wandered away from the nest and some humans found me and decided I had been abandoned. They took me home to be a pet, even though keeping wild animals as pets is illegal in New Jersey. I was raised by a family of lawbreakers.

“Not only that, but they were rich. They spoiled me rotten. I have been in court several times, but I always get off, using the ‘affluenza’ defense.” The squirrel then led me up the old railroad tracks and into the brush that borders them. It pushed aside some branches, revealing the other members of its crew, which included a couple of sparrows sharing a roach. It was a real roach, not the remnants of a marijuana cigarette, but they obviously thought they were involved in an illicit activity and didn’t give a hoot. (Yes, I know sparrows do not hoot, but “didn’t give a chirp” is less dramatic.) Also there was a bunny,

which has a penchant for shoplifting carrots from Walmart; a mole, who spends his “working hours” down in South Kearny, smuggling contraband into the Hudson County Jail via tunnels it dug under the building; and a groundhog, which was once the mole’s partner in crime but found it more profitable to just steal things from the local Community Garden. All of them told the same sad story of having been “rescued” from the wild by humans who, attempting to domesticate them, inadvertently corrupted them instead. Denied a suitable education in how to earn an honest living in forest and field, and exposed to incessant TV coverage of the various presidential hopefuls, they eventually ran away from their homo sapien homes and turned to lives of crime. Or, at least, of dissipation. Sitting on a rock, passing around a bottle of Wild Turkey, were three skunks, all of them drunk as . . . well, you know. Curious, we asked, “Do actual wild turkeys also drink Wild

Turkey?” “Nah,” answered the squirrel. “They prefer Old Crow.” The squirrel also told me that even law-abiding wild animals are in danger if they have too much contact with humans. “You know all those deer that are hit by cars,” he said. “You really think they are stupid enough to run into traffic? Most of them are just trying to flag down some vehicle they’ve mistaken for the Uber ride they requested.” Dusk was settling in, so we left the sad little group, guided back down the tracks by the squirrel. As we said goodbye near the riverbank, we noticed a possum at the very edge of the water watching a shark swimming toward it. “Why doesn’t he run?” I asked, alarmed. “Not to worry,” said the squirrel. “The possum’s got a court date tomorrow. That’s his lawyer.” [Editor’s note: The statement above is not intended to denigrate the honorable legal profession, but we never could resist a bad joke.]

CORRECTION The story “Town picks meadows redeveloper,” from the May 18 edition of The Observer contained inaccurate information. Two projects that we initially connected to Sitex -- an industrial building on the site of the former PJP dump in Jersey City and a Secaucus industrial park at the former Continental Freezer site — weren’t actually Sitex-based projects. However, some members of Sitex’s team did work on the projects independently.

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involvement, the May 2 order removing me as an attorney should be set aside. That issue is presently before the court for its consideration. I lay the responsibility for tainting the court and the process at the door of our illustrious governor, with whom I have had an ongoing feud for

the past 20 years. Our conflict is based upon the fact that while serving as a court-appointed fiscal agent, I discovered that his wife was engaged in unethical and illegal financial transactions; I confronted Mr. Christie with my findings and offered his wife the opportunity to extricate herself from the problem she created.

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Peruvian election back at stadium By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

parties. Two other candidates were disqualified for alleged campaign irregularities and seven others voluntarily withdrew. For the runoff, voters are being asked to choose between two finalists: Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of the Peruvians for Change party and Keiko Fujimori of the Popular Force

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But don’t look for any skirmishes on the professional soccer stadium pitch. In fact, all the “action” will involve only spectators of a different kind of national sport … politics. On Sunday, June 5, Peruvians living in the U.S. will be invited to descend on the sprawling site off Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South to cast their votes in the national Peruvian runoff election. Nearly 30,000 people participated in balloting in the first round of the election at the Arena on April 10 and the turnout this time figures to be the same “or more,” according to Peruvian-born Harrison Councilman Jesus Huaranga, who helped coordinate logistics for the Peruvian Consul’s Office. For the first round, voters were asked to choose from among a field of 10 candidates representing different political

party. In the first round, Fujimori – daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori and a former member of the Peruvian Congress – led all candidates with a bit more than 6 million votes or nearly 40% of the total votes cast. Kuczynski, a former Prime Minister and ex-cabinet member, came in second, garnering about 3.1 million votes or 21% of the total. Huaranga, who will be among those voting, declined to reveal his preference. He predicted it would be “a tight race.” Polling hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Harrison Police Chief Derek Kearns said he was “hoping for a deployment of 15 to 20” local officers for traffic control in and around the perimeter of the Arena – the same number of police personnel assigned to cover a Red Bulls home game, with stadium capacity

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he Nutley Police Department continues to investigate a Hay Ave. home burglary that occurred between 11 p.m., May 24, and 5 a.m., May 25, while the occupants were asleep. The residents told po-

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were nine separate motor vehicles burglarized in the immediate area — for which he believes the same suspect is responsible. Strumolo reminds residents to lock their vehicles, windows and doors at all times. He said proactive measures — like trimming hedges, lighting darkened areas and installing a visible security system — can deter a suspect from targeting a home for burglary. Public Safety Commissioner Alphonse Petracco said it is “brazen that someone would enter a home knowing that the occupants were inside” and that the

residents were fortunate that the intruder was not desperate enough “to cause harm.” He said that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office’s Crime Scene Unit responded to the Hay Ave. incident to process the scene and that he’s confident a suspect will be apprehended. The vehicle stolen after the home break-in has not yet been recovered, the NPD said. Anyone with information about the burglary or theft of the Toyota is asked to contact the Nutley PD at 973-284-4940.

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54-year-old Belleville man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty last week to his role in an oxycodone distribution ring, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Rickie Horvath entered the plea Wednesday before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark Federal Court under an indictment charging him with one count of conspiracy to distribute the drug. In addition to

incarceration, the offense carries a possible $1 million fine. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 12. According to documents filed in the case and statements made in court, Drug Enforcement Administration investigators -- using confidential sources, physical surveillance, and recorded text messages and telephone calls -- discovered that members and suppliers of a drug-trafficking organization secured prescriptions for

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conspiracy and others. Individuals originally charged with Rickie Horvath -- Victoria Horvath, 43, also of Belleville; Monica Horvath, 22, Tony Marco, 47, and Steven Horvath, 45, all of Rutherford; and Justin Farraj, 24, of Newark -- all have pleaded guilty and await sentencing, Fishman noted. Among the other defendants, Brian Perez, 23, was sentenced in September 2014 to 40 months

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high school project cropped up recently when, according to district facilities director Mark Bruscino, non-friable asbestos was detected in the caulking behind casement windows in the auditorium slated for replacement under the Aircraft Noise Abatement part of the high school project. “Most likely,” he said, “we’ll wait until the summer when no one will be in the school” to resolve the issue by hiring an environmental contractor. Meanwhile, appeals filed by rival contractors who submitted bids for completion of major renovations involving creation of new

classrooms, a cafetorium and a modified atrium at the high school were due to be heard by Hudson County Superior Court on May 31. Whether the dispute can be resolved in time to allow work to start during the summer break remains to be seen. Mayor Alberto Santos said that during recent visits to various schools in the district he has seen good things happening, including positive feedback from parents at Washington School during its Career Day along with an “amazing” science program and greenhouse at Lincoln Middle School. “The issue at the high school is one of construction management [and] at the end of the day, it falls on the Board of Education administration to resolve those contract issues” that, he said, have apparently resulted in “cost overruns” and protracted litigation. “And, at this point, I don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel.”

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Michael J. Rizzo, principal of Lincoln Elementary School in Lyndhurst, announced the recipients of High Honors and Honors for the third marking period: High Honors: Grade 4: Sarah Alvarez, Christopher Baillie, Serena Berges, Kemal Cengiz, Ava Granese, Rahma Heneiber, Jake Herman, Thomas Hiel, Cirous Hyaghi, Maya Lobue, Anastasia Loutroutizis, Drake Mabasa, Lucas Melendez, Francesca Muravin, Oliva Oliveria, Danielle Paolazzi, Marilyn Quintero, Esteban Ramirez, Kiara Sanchez, Stephanie Sibilia, Joshua Solorzano, Tara Tiyaloglu, Brianna Vega and Erick Vergara. Grade 5: Nicole Bae, Natalia Ferrulli, Anthonio Frangipane, Piotr Lesnicki, Jessica Paolazzi, Deeksha Prabhu, Laura Sanchez and Lara Yousef. Grade 6: Mia Blanco, Averi Carmeci, Matthew Doran, Klarita Kapaj and Daniel Martinez. Grade 7: Mariem Ahmad, Nicholas Morelli and Anna Rynkiewicz. Grade 8: Laura Abreu, Ambar Cabrera, Krzysztof Faras, Katrina Hauser, Janaina Lima, Julia

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DiCocco joins BHGRE | Coccia Realty Jan Kwapniewski, president of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Coccia Realty, Inc., announced he recently appointed real estate executive Frank DiCocco as vice president and branch manager of Coccia’s Secaucus office. DiCocco began his real estate career in 2006 with an independent company, where he subsequently obtained his broker’s license. He also holds a New Jersey real estate instructor license. DiCocco has been teaching and training new and existing agents for more than six years. He’s highly experienced with technology associated with the industry, and possesses a strong education on real estate rules and regulations. His sales experience includes sales and management of residential and commercial real estate. He has managed other successful real estate offices throughout his career, concentrating on the success of his agents through training

and coaching technique. He is also familiar with the systems and tools Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has to offer its agents and clients as well. “I am proud to have an individual of Frank’s caliber as part of our team” Kwapniewski said. “Frank is an amazing leader, mentor and coach — and since his appointment to his new role. he has already proven himself to be a valuable asset to our organization. Our agents and staff are looking forward to working with him to promote BHGRE Coccia Realty as a leader in the real estate sales industry.” Said DiCocco: “The real estate industry has become a true passion for me and I look forward to sharing my passion and expertise with my associates through my managerial position. I am very excited to join this innovative and growing company while being part of a terrific office located in the heart of Harmon Cove

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Secaucus. The main reason why I joined BHGRE Coccia Realty is their commitment to their associates and clients to succeed in their respective goals. “I am thrilled and honored to be working with Better Homes and Gardens Coccia Realty. I can remember seeing COCCIA SOLD signs all over the area since I was a young boy growing up in North Arlington. So I knew joining this

company was the right decision. This is a company that understands New Jersey real estate and prides themselves on delivering excellent service to their clients.” The Better Homes and Gardens Coccia model allows agents to concentrate all their efforts on listing, selling and networking while leaving the incidentals and marketing of each transaction to the administrative staff, allowing the agent to concentrate more time with their clients and customers. “My greatest satisfaction in real estate is seeing agents under my tutelage grow in their business,” DiCocco said. “Managing at BHGRE Coccia allows me to concentrate on the agent’s success, the company’s clients and involvement with the communities I serve. And having all the marketing tools without all the corporate rules allows those associated with Better Homes and Gardens Coccia Realty a leg

up on the competition in both flexibility and in its facility for today’s real estate climate.” DiCocco was born in North Arlington and has lived in Bergen and Essex counties his entire life. He is known by many as a former English, music and computer teacher at Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, and as a leader of song at many churches in Bergen County, mainly Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River and Queen of Peace in North Arlington. He currently resides in Bloomfield. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors, New Jersey Realtors, Eastern Bergen County Board of Realtors, New Jersey Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Garden State MLS and the Hudson County MLS. For more information about Coccia Realty, their offices or to become part of their successful sales team, contact Colette Ravaché at 973-476-8051 or Colette@mycoccia.com.

After 48 years of serving the community, Farinhas Bros. Bakery is closing

Thank you for all your years of loyalty to our bakery. We are grateful for the many years we were able to serve you and the community from 1968 to 2016. A special thank you to the Harrison Police & Fire Departments. — The Farinhas Family

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The Harrison Cancer League sponsors a fundraiser barbecue Sunday, June 5, at the Spanish Pavilion, 31 Harrison Ave., from 1 to 4 p.m. The menu includes hotdogs, hamburgers, barbeque chicken, French fries, corn, desserts and soft drinks. The cost is $10. For more information, call 973-485-7750. ••• Holy Cross Church sponsors a trip to the Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, Sunday, June 12. A bus leaves at 10 a.m. from Holy Cross Church on S. Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard. For reservations or information about the cost, call Joan at 973481-2434 for English or Maria at 973-481-4799 for Spanish.

Kearny

The annual Kearny Senior Citizens Picnic will be June 15 at the Doyle Pavilion in Riverbank Park. Kickoff is at noon and the event runs to 3:30 p.m. In case of rain, the picnic is moved to the Benstead Center, 60 Columbia Ave. Get free tickets at Town Hall, the Main Library, the Board of Health office, St. Stephen’s Church or the Benstead Center. Proof of residency is required. ••• The Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Ave., hosts a free Google class at the Main Library on Wednesday, June

1, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., where instructors from BookLinx will explain how a Google account may be used to access many free applications on a computer or tablet, Gmail, alternatives to Microsoft Office, Google Docs, the Internet storage application Google Drive and Google Calendar. This will be a hands-on class for those wishing to bring their own personal devices (iPads, tablets, laptops, etc.) Space is limited, so plan on arriving early. Visit www.kearnylibrary. org to learn more about the library’s programs. ••• The second annual Memorial Motorcycle Run to benefit the Staff Sgt. Edward Karolasz scholarship fund is Saturday, June 4. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with kickstands up at 10 a.m. The run starts at VFW Post 1302, 300 Belgrove Drive, proceeds to High Point Monument in Sussex County and returns to Kearny for a pig roast. The cost is $25 per bike. Contact Terri by email at vfwpost1302@gmail.com.

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Adoniram Lodge 80 holds a flea market June 11 at the Masonic Temple. 321 Second St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 201-456-4343 for details and costs to host a table.

••• The Lyndhurst Health Department hosts “Healthy Summer Barbecuing” on Friday, June 24, at 10 a.m., at ShopRite of Lyndhurst, 540 New York Ave. Julie Harrington, a retail registered dietician, will present ways to choose and prepare a guilt-free, flavorful cookout. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited to 15 participants. Call 201-804-2500 to register. ••• The Lyndhurst Public Library hosts these programs: • Book Club meets Monday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m., to discuss “Perfect Days,” by Raphael Montes. Copies of the book are available at the library’s circulation desk. Space is limited and registration is necessary. To register, call 201-804-2478, ext. 7, or email romeo@lyndhurst.bccls.org. • In honor of Father’s Day, “Donuts with Dad” will be offered Saturday, June 18, from 9:45 to 11 a.m. Enjoy donuts, a special storytime and a craft. The program is open to dads with children in pre-K to grade 4. Call 201-804-2478 to register. ••• The Lyndhurst Garden Club hosts a garage sale on Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Lyndhurst Senior Building, 250 Cleveland Ave., rain or

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Nutley Scouts celebrate 95th anniversary Nutley Troop 147 of the Boy Scouts of America celebrated its 95th anniversary with a dinner at the Franklin Steakhouse in Nutley recently. The Rev. Jill Fenske of the sponsoring Franklin Reformed Church received a plaque honoring her 25 years as the executive officer of the troop. The church has sponsored the troop for all of its 95 years. Awards were presented to Scouts earning rank advancement and merit badges. Plaques were awarded to merit badge champions — Scouts who earned the most merit badges in a calendar year: Scott Bolton Jr. for 2013, Anthony Gingerelli for 2014 and Suvan Bhat for 2015. During the past few years, the troop has grown from 10 to 24 Scouts.

Commissioner Steven Rogers read a township proclamation recognizing the troop and Scoutmaster Al C. Welenofsky for the years of service and impact upon the community. He was assisted by then-Mayor and now Commissioner Al Petracco, then-commissioners and now Mayor Joseph Scarpelli and Commissioner Mauro Tucci. In addition to the current Scouts, 24 prior Scouts, 19 of whom are Eagle Scouts. The past scouts came to the event from all over the country, including Maine, Delaware, Florida, Washington, D.C., New York City and throughout New Jersey. Mike Wirth, Lenape Trail district executive of the Northern New Jersey Council, also recognized the Photo at r., with Scouts and leaders of Troop 147 are, from l., Commissioner Steven Rogers, Mayor Joseph troop and Welenofsky. Scarpelli, Commissioner Al Petracco and Commissioner Mauro Tucci.

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Bifulco leaves native Kearny for Millburn AD job He’s spent more than 30 years of his life in the Kearny school system. “I went to grade school here, high school here, taught here, coached here,” Frank Bifulco said. “It’s all I know. I played Little League here. It’s tough to leave.” But recently, Frank Bifulco did the toughest thing he’s done in his young life. “It was tough to write that resignation letter,” said Bifulco, who spent the last five years as the Kearny High School baseball coach. “There was a lot of emotion in that letter.” Bifulco is stepping down as the baseball coach to become the athletic director at Millburn High School. The idea started in 2009, when Bifulco attended New Jersey City University to receive his master’s degree in education administration. “One of my professors asked me if I wanted to be a principal or a vice principal,” Bifulco said. “That wasn’t my main goal. I told him I was looking forward to becoming an athletic director. That’s what I wanted to be. I love sports and I love being around the athletes.

Growing up, I had a role model like Mr. (John) Millar (the Kearny AD). That’s who I wanted to be like. That’s what I wanted to pursue.” Bifulco was asked how Millburn got into the picture. “It was just coincidence,” Bifulco said. “I heard there was an opening there, so I put my name into the hat. I applied for the position in October and I had my first interview soon after that. Everything just worked out. One thing led to another and then another and I guess the stars were aligned, because I got the job.” Bifulco was more than aware of Millburn’s vast successes in athletics. “Their baseball team just won the Group IV state title and their girls’ tennis team is excellent,” Bifulco said. “They have a great variety of sports they compete in an all-around basis. No one on their staff is afraid to work. They’re ready to go to work and I’m excited about going there.” Bifulco starts as the Millburn athletic director July 1. Bifulco was told he see VIEW page

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

t Lyndhurst High School, the track and field team has a simple motto that is plastered all over promotional fundraising T-shirts and sweatshirts. On the back of those shirts, it says, “Pride and Tradition Never Graduates.” That pretty much says it all about the entire program, which never seems to have a rebuilding year and never seems to falter. It goes for both the boys’ and the girls’ teams. Every single year, the Golden Bears are among the best teams in northern New Jersey and Bergen County. This year, especially for the boys’ team, might be the very best ever. That’s what the architect of the program, a man who has spent nearly 40 years of his life coaching the sport, Tom Shoebridge, firmly believes. The man simply known as “Shoe” throughout Lyndhurst is not a boastful person, but he speaks in high accolades about his current team. “This team has never lost,” Shoebridge said as he prepared to take his team to the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group II meet at Madison High School. “They won the Richie Pezzolla Lyndhurst Relays, the Aviator Relays, the Bergen County Relays. They were undefeated in seven meets in the conference (NJIC) winning those meets by an average of 121.5 to 18.5. They dominated the league meet, they won the Bergen County C Division by 20 points, beating teams like Glen Rock and Hasbrouck Heights. It’s the best team we’ve ever had.” Shoebridge gives credit to the constant success to his coaching

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The Lyndhurst boys’ track team is blessed to have a solid senior contingent. Kneeling,, from l., are Isaiah Aviles, Devin Yunis, Petey Guerriero and Anthony Dellaquilla. Back row, from l., are Samuel Rivera, Yomi Olasehinde, Chris Bekker and Chris Fodera.

staff. “I know exactly the reason why we win every year,” Shoebridge said. “It’s a great coaching staff. Eddie Tessalone is the best distance coach in all of northern New Jersey. I’ve been doing this a long time and I know what I’ve seen. Kim Hykey coaches the jumps. Jimmy Day and David Rasczyk handle the weights and do a phenomenal job. Added Shoebridge, “Darius Hughes and Michael Picardo give the runners their workouts on the track and make sure the kids do it. I handle the sprinters, the hurdlers and the pole vault. We have volunteer pole vault coaches in Michael Morreale and Allison Cesari who do a phenomenal job. They all help me do my head coaching duties. It’s a combination of the whole thing.” Shoebridge also believes that development is a key. “We make sure that we enter every freshman, sophomore and novice meets,” Shoebridge said. “We make sure that the younger kids get a chance to win medals

so they can step right in when the time comes to help the varsity. We have 15 freshmen this year and they’re going to compete in every meet possible.” Shoebridge credits the school superintendent Dr. James Corino, the principal Laura Vuono and athletic director Jeff Radigan for giving him the necessary support. “We have 150 kids in the program,” Shoebridge said. “That’s one-quarter of the whole school. So it does not surprise me that the boys and girls are as successful as they are year in and year out. It does get a little expensive, so I give thanks to the school and the Board of Education for allowing us to compete.” Shoebridge was asked to comment about his eight seniors. “Isaiah Aviles is just an outstanding kid, a totally focused young man,” Shoebridge said. “He runs the mile (1,600-meter) and the two mile (the 3,200). He’s just 100% tuned in.” Aviles is headed to Liberty see TRACK next page

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the type of kid who would help our program. Yomi Olasehinde is a man of very few words who University where he will comis built like Herschel Walker. pete in track and field. He’s fast and strong and leads “It’s been a great year,” by example.” Aviles said. “It’s everything I Olasehinde is going to Kean hoped for since freshman year. University to play football, but I wanted to be able to go out loves being part of the Lyndwith a big bang. We’ve come hurst track team. so far this season. I knew we “I just joined the team last lost 10 seniors from last year, but we all came together in the year and it’s a group of hard end. It means everything to me workers who get together,” to be able to put my faith in my Olasehinde said. “It was tough and I expected it to be tough. coaches and I’m glad we got But I was glad that we were this far.” successful.” Shoebridge continued with “Chris Bekker is a great kid, an assessment of his seniors. a program kid for four years,” “Devin Yunis is a hard Shoebridge said. “He knows the worker and fun to be around,” Shoebridge said. “He knows the shot and the discus well. He’s the captain of our weight kids. pole vault well and has studChris Fodera is a fun loving ied it since grammar school. kid who is just coming into his He’s like a coach on the field. own.” Anthony Dellaquilla is very And then there was Petey quiet, but a very tough middle Guerriero, who has carved his distance runner who has run our best 800 (meter) since (Pat- niche in Lyndhurst folklore rick) Rono. Samuel Rivera was forever. “Petey Guerriero is the a great addition to our program. He’s a football player who came greatest sprinter in Lyndhurst out for the team. I knew he was history,” Shoebridge said. TRACK from

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coaching them.” Bifulco said that he has had a chance to “sit back and reflect” on his five years as a head coach, his years as an assistant to his friend and mentor Jim Sickinger, his years as an athlete, helping the Kardinals win their last state sectional title, the North 1, Group IV crown in 2002, his years as a Kearny boy through and through. “To me, it’s all a humbling

they had for those kids. When I was an assistant with Sick, I learned so much. I always had them to provide support. I received so much support from everyone.” Bifulco said when he took the job, he wanted to start a program for seventh- and eighth-graders and recreation director Ralph Cataffi

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staff knew what was going on. I kept thinking that if it happened, then it would all be gone. So I wanted to enjoy this season as much as I could before I moved on to another chapter of my life. Everyone was so supportive the whole way. I told Mr. Millar and he was disappointed I was leaving, but he understood.” Then came the hardest part. Bifulco had to tell his players that he was indeed leaving. “I didn’t want them to hear about it from anyone else,” Bifulco said. “Sometimes stories get mixed along the way. I wanted to tell them the truth. It was an emotional time. Some tears were shed. We had a lot of good times and we had some bad times, but we stuck through it together. This group of kids is very mature. They knew that it was something I had to do professionally. They knew that if I didn’t get an administrator’s job that I’d still be

experience,” Bifulco said. “It’s a move in my career that had to be made. Looking back, I have no regrets.” Bifulco wishes that the Kardinals would have had a better record this season than the 12-15 mark they put up. “We had a lot of expectations, then we had a stretch where we had all those onerun games,” Bifulco said. “And we ended up on the losing end. Our goal was to win a championship and it should be when you put on a Kearny uniform. You should strive to win. We created memories this year. This baseball team was a pleasure to coach. We had a blast.” Bifulco gave credit to his coaching staff of Anthony Policano, Jeff Caputo, Scott Millar, Dave Smart and Doug Gogal. “I’m grateful and thankful for those guys,” Bifulco said. “They’re not just coaches. They’re friends. They gave all

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Lyndhurst finds a true ace in DiTommaso By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

he development of Nic DiTommaso as a top-flight pitcher actually began in earnest late last season. “He pitched strictly with the JV (junior varsity) last year, but we threw him in relief against Saddle Brook,”

said Lyndhurst head baseball coach Patrick Auteri. “He pitched four good innings and got the win. So we gave him a start against a good Ridgefield team, just to see how he could do and he shut them down. That opened my eyes.” Needless to say, the victory over a great hitting Ridgefield team did wonders for DiTomasso’s approach. “It was huge for my confi-

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semifinals. For his efforts, DiTomasso has been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. DiTomasso believes that a good credit to his success belongs to the field where the Golden Bears play their home games at the Lyndhurst Recreation Field. “The main objective is to pitch to contact and allow my fielders to get the ball,” DiTomasso said. “I want to get ground balls. I have to pitch to the field. I don’t pitch to strikeouts. I pitch to ground balls and pop-ups.” “The kid just pitches,” Auteri said. “He has four pitches. He doesn’t have a lot of velocity, but he pitches right to the spots. His change-up has been continued next page

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working well lately. He also has a knuckleball that he uses with the same motion as the others.” Auteri also likes DiTomasso’s disposition. “The kid has ice in his veins,” Auteri said. “He always has a smile on his face and goes about his business. Nothing seems to faze or bother him. He keeps us in every game.” With his eighth win against Madison, DiTomasso moved into the lead in victories in all of Bergen County. He has an 8-1 record with an earned run average of 1.50. “I knew he would be successful, but I never thought he’d be like this,” Auteri said. “I knew he would be successful, but being 8-1 is far above what I expected. He’s a kid that our team can rely on and lean on. We have our horse and we’re going to ride him. He has been improving with every start. He’s been phenomenal.” So when the Golden Bears took on Hanover Park in the sectional semifinals, you knew that DiTomasso was going to be on the mound. “It would be a great

honor to pitch in that game,” DiTomasso said. “I always wanted to get a ring with that huge ‘L’ on it.” The Bears are now 18-11, trying once again to reach 20 wins in a season. DiTomasso has also been playing a lot of third base, especially when freshman phenom Frankie Venezia is on the mound. DiTomasso has collected his share of hits and is an excellent glove at the hot corner. “I was a middle infielder all my life,” DiTomasso said. “I like playing third, but I take a little more pride in my pitching. Just playing baseball is the best. I can play anywhere and it would still be awesome.” DiTomasso comes from a family of good pitchers. His cousin, Nolan Kelly, was a Lyndhurst standout pitcher and former Observer Athlete of the Week recipient. “I kind of felt like I had it in me,” DiTomasso said. “Getting that win against Ridgefield really gave me the confidence I needed.” After graduation, DiTomasso will be headed to the Univer-

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lected by Hudson County as Senior Citizens of the Year. In his lifetime, Villalta was extremely active as a member of the West Hudson Marine Corps League Detachment in Kearny, Harrison’s VFW Post 340, Harrison’s American Legion Post, Harrison/East Newark Elks and Veteran’s Liaison for the Town of Harrison. He was the founder and past president of the Harrison Peruvian United Association. He was also past president of the Harrison Soccer Club. He was also a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America. In 2006, he was the grand marshal of the Harrison/Kearny Peruvian Parade.

friend.” Enrique Pinas also Current Third Ward wrote a brief tribute. Councilman Larry Ben“Loved, respected, nett knew Villalta from admired and forever the day he moved to Harremembered,” Pinas rison from Lima. They wrote. “Victor, thanks were friends for more for everything you did to than 50 years. inspire us.” Bennett says he feels Villalta is survived the loss of his dear friend by his wife Ele, his son and colleague more Victor and daughters than he could properly Victoria (Sal Ragusa), describe. Lisa (Jason Drennan) “We were friends for and Dina (Louis Mastelthat long — from the lone). He is also survived time he moved to Harby his grandsons Ryan, rison from Peru to his Victor, Jordan, Dylan and last day,” Bennett said. Vincent Villalta and J.J. “We so often relied on Drennan; his sister Zenaieach other. If either of us da Untiveros (Jorge); and needed to get something brothers Roger Villavidone, we knew we could cencio (Ana) and Enrique rely on each other. Even Sanchez (Solidad). when he was sick — He was predeceased by he’d call me because he his parents Victor M. and wanted to get something Dina Villalta. He is also done for others. survived by many nieces “On the council, he A man of the people and nephews; Janet and was one who always put When news of Villalta’s Gene Moscinski; and others before self. He was death began to spread brother-in-law Norman always very supportive of last week, many HarriSimpson. what we were doing for sonians turned to social The family requests the town. media to grieve and write donations be made to “His kids and his family tributes for their fallen the Harrison Education were like my own famfriend and hero. Foundation, 501 Hamilton ily. I’m honored to be as “Great man. A huge St., Harrison, N.J. 07029 close as I am with his loss for Harrison,” wrote in Victor’s memory. whole family. Fifty years Vincent Winkleblech. Mulligan Funeral is a long time — I’m go“[He] restored my faith in Home, Harrison, was in ing to miss him dearly.” politicians. Leatherneck charge of arrangements. In 2012, Villalta reprein Vietnam. This genera- Messages of condolence sented Harrison among tion can take a few pages may be left at www.mulmunicipal honorees seof his book. Be at peace liganfh.com.

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University, he entered ICS in 2009, where he completed his graduate degree and formation for the priesthood. He spent his diaconate at Our Lady of Fatima, North Bergen, and celebrated his first Mass May 29 at his home parish, Guardian Angel Church, Allendale. The Rev. Jesus Ramos Gutierrez A native of Inzá Cauca, Colombia, Gutierrez, 29, received his undergraduate degree in philosophy at Eastern Catholic University, Rionegro Antioquia, Colombia. He entered ICS in 2013, where he completed his graduate studies and formation for the priesthood. He officiated at his first Mass May 29 at St. Helen’s Parish, Westfield, where he served his diaconate. The Rev. Danny Santos Rodrigues Rodrigues, 31, was born in Livingston and raised in Hillside. He received his undergraduate education at Kean University, earning a bachelor’s degree in management science. Prior to entering the seminary in 2010, he worked in the banking industry, leaving after four years to pursue his graduate studies and priestly formation at ICS. He served his diaconate at St. Henry Parish, Bayonne, and recited his first Mass May 29 at his home parish of Our Lady of Fatima, Elizabeth.

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Depression, she, along with her siblings, all worked hard to support their family, and that hard work allowed her to develop a talent for sewing for which she would be known throughout her life. Marie M. Munkenbeck Marrying “the boy next Marie M. Munkenbeck, 94, door,” Edward McHugh, in of Pompton Plains, formerly of 1943, the couple settled in Kearny, died at home Saturday, Kearny upon his return home May 21, in the loving care of from the Army during World her family. War II, raising their three chilBorn in Harrison, Marie was dren there. one of six children born to Marie’s children always Ernesto and Gaetano Spinello remember being well dressed and attended the Kearny due to their mother’s passion school system. A child of the and talent with a sewing ma-

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Stacy and Ryan Smith; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers, Federico, Gerald and Ernest Anthony Spinello. Visiting was May 25 at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, Pompton Plains. A funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, May 26, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Pompton Plains. Burial followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Donations to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America would be greatly appreciated by Marie’s family.

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seems that it is public knowledge that Christie’s repertoire of tactics are founded in revenge and vendetta. Moreover, it seems to be public knowledge that Christie uses his minions to do his dirty work. I was one of his early victims. He managed to fabricate a criminal case out of a civil IRS matter. The late Judge Debevoise was quoted as saying to government lawyers, “What is this case doing in my court?” In point of fact, the tax case against me, which was a fabrication of Christie’s, was settled with the IRS for pennies on the dollar. Because of that criminal prosecution, I was suspended from the practice of law from

January 2005 to January 2007. Months after I was reinstated, the Office of Attorney Ethics inexplicably decided to pursue an audit of my law practice for the years 2003 and 2004. I have always doubted that the actions of the ethics attorneys was coincidental. My office was dismantled after being closed in 2005. The records this “auditor” claimed to review were mostly documents that she created out of thin air and her report was complete fiction. I dealt with some of the most prestigious law firms in New Jersey in the work I did — and not one of those firms insinuated that I took a penny from any of their clients. Not one of my clients has ever asserted that I took a penny.

I have never been accused of any unethical conduct either before the criminal case in 2004 or after my reinstatement in 2007. When the state Supreme Court chooses to make a finding based upon a record that was made by a special master who fell asleep during the proceedings, and who lost my evidence contradicting the claims of the Office of Attorney Ethics, it is not difficult to understand why I am unwilling to sit back and accept the decision of this court. Without going into all of the details, the proceedings were so fraught with irregularities that it is unfathomable that a competent jurist would ignore those problems. This Supreme Court case has gone on for years, during

which time there is and was no fair opportunity for me to be heard. The Supreme Court seems to think that they did me a favor by taking so long. Nothing is further from the truth. When the Supreme Court issued its opinion, I was upset but not disheartened because the decision lacks any consideration of the Constitutionally defective process and fabricated evidence on which it relies. I have no expectation that Christie will allow any of his appointees to do anything but follow through with what he started more than 12 years ago. The first step has been taken by asking the state Supreme Court to correct its own mistakes. Assuming it refuses to unravel its own error,

then review will be sought in the United States Supreme Court. Ultimately, I will pursue other remedies until I have had an opportunity for a full and fair hearing. Throughout my career I have championed the causes of many a client who others would have assessed as losing battles. Yet I have prevailed. My focus is to dedicate the same vigorous effort to my own case for as many minutes, hours, days, months, years or decades as it may take. The New Jersey Supreme Court got it wrong and I will air that grievance until I am vindicated. Frank Cozzarelli Belleville

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