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vation job is being awarded a $25+ million contract to build a new Harrison school. HARRISON – The official announcement A contractor that ended up confirming that the Towaco in arbitration with the Kearny firm of Brockwell & CarBoard of Education on a com- rington is the choice of the plex Kearny High School reno- state Schools Development

Authority was expected to be made this past Monday, Dec. 19. Plans call for a “design/ build” of a three-story, 65,500-square foot structure to rise just across the street from Washington Middle School

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month. It’s non-stop.” A big help to the DTIU, said Camm, is the National Center BELLEVILLE – for Missing and Exploited Children. “They’re a big n the heels of the arsource of information for us.” rest of a Belleville man Also of assistance is the earlier this month for New Jersey Internet Crimes his role as an alleged sexual Against Children Task Force predator, the N.J. Attorney Tipline (888-648-6007) which General’s Office sponsored an accepts information – on a Internet Safety & Child Proconfi dential basis – about tection Forum in the township online distribution of child last Thursday evening, Dec. porn or suspected improper 15, at Hendrick’s Field Golf going there” to try and chat up programs. It’s very scary and, contact by unknown persons Course. kids. unlike Craigslist, there’s no recommunicating with children “I applaud the Attorney GenBefore Chandler got to Kik, deeming feature here – there’s online or possible sexual abuse eral for having this presentathough, he allegedly placed an no good reason for kids to be of children. tion for the public,” Belleville ad on Craigslist soliciting oral on it,” the detective said. What can parents do on Police Chief Minichini said. sex with a young man, police In “Chatstep.com,” Camm their own to help protect their “It’s important for parents, said. When the undercover said the user is directed to a kids against potential predain particular, to learn about the cop responded, Chandler alleg- “retro-style text community tors? perils associated with certain edly invited the “13-year-old” chat room” which “requires no Parents can acquire any of internet websites where kids to use Kik to communicate user name” to enter and which a variety of “tech options” to can go on anonymously and further with him, police said. allows users to “create their ride herd on their kids’ electhey can mask it from detec(Chandler is awaiting prosown rooms with or without a tronic explorations such as tion by their parents.” ecution on charges of sexual password to enter” and where consulting their cell phone Det. Christopher Camm, a assault and criminal sexual users “can share pictures and provider, searching their member of the N.J. State Police assault in several incidents videos – there’s a ton of child phones or monitoring software (NJSP) Digital Technology involving a teen boy in his Bel- porn being thrown around via such systems as “Rakkoon” Investigations Unit (DTIU), leville apartment.) there.” listed some of the more insidiWhile Craigslist can be a veAnd, Camm added, there are (iOS), “TeenSafe” (Android) and “Circle” (Home), among ous electronic sources in his hicle for conducting legitimate the “encrypted containers,” others, Camm said. presentation at the forum. business, it can also expose the apps that are “password-proBut parents should realize, One of those – Kik – a user to what Camm called an tected” and often “disguised” he cautioned, “that technolmobile chat app available for “underbelly” in its “personals” by seemingly innocuous names ogy can always be thwarted – download on smartphones and “discussion forums” which like “calculator” designed to today’s kids are smart and they (iOS and Android) as well as “cater to every type of sexual- throw off probing parents. can fi nd a way around it.” tablets – was used, according ity.” NJSP investigators are doing And, he said, given that kids’ to police, by the Belleville susAnother potential “time all they can to nab the bad “main conduit to the Internet pect, Ethan Z. Chandler, 42, the bomb,” Camm continued, is guys, Camm said, but because is through their cell phone,” operator of a video production Snapchat which gives teens a tracking Internet-based susoften the best course is to company (Primetime Sports) forum for “sending inappropri- pects is much more tricky than “restrict the use of or eliminate that features sports events ate photos and/or videos” that grabbing a suspect off a street, their smartphone – give them a filmed at schools in the region, cannot be deleted once they it’s often a frustrating, timefl ip phone, instead.” when he “allegedly engaged in are “out there.” consuming effort. “Most important,” Camm sexually explicit chats” with an A web-based site called Another factor weighing said, “is to communicate with individual the suspect believed Omegle invites the user to against the anti-predator your children about the kind of was a 13-year-old boy but who, “activate a web-cam and mic” campaign, he said, is that the information they’re putting out in fact, was an undercover cop. and “talk to a stranger,” Camm sheer number of offenders is there. We’re all human and we Camm said that Kik is wildly said. And there is no log in ever-expanding. “It’s someall make mistakes. Sometimes popular with teens. required, “so you’re anonything way more prevalent a child will inadvertently go “Kids are flocking to it,” he mous.” than anyone would expect,” onto a bad site and see stuff said, because even if parents “Kids get on the site and he said. “I’ve been doing this and if you can establish trust look to check out their child’s they have ‘Omegle parties,’ eight years now and every phone, “they’re generally they can see adult nudity, for year, we’ve been getting more with them, the best thing is getting your kids to come and unaware of [this app]” and, example, and predators are re- complaints. Cyber tips come tell you when they find it.” unfortunately, “predators are cording (with) screen-capture in every day – hundreds each

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t 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, after KPD headquarters received a report of two individuals apparently trying to gain entry into parked cars in the area of Midland Ave. and Beech St., Officer Derek Hemphill spotted a duo-- wearing black hoodies and mechanics’ gloves -- walking north in (as opposed to on the sidewalk) Chestnut St. near Midland. When Kamal Lawson, 25, of Teaneck, and Algernon Collins, 29, of East Orange, were stopped for a field inquiry, Collins was found to be in possession of a crowbar, a screwdriver and a wire-cutting tool, police said. His explanation as to why he was in a residential area with this equipment at 11:30 at night reportedly was that he was “going to fix a door.” While Hemphill was detaining the pair, the witness who had phoned in the original report was located by Capt. David Feldhan and provided

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Dec. 12 Units responded to a 2:40 a.m. report that two males had pushed open the door of a multi-family building at Devon St. and Devon Terrace and then run north toward Wilson Ave. On the 200 Dec. 10 block of Devon St., Officer At 11 p.m., at Midland Ave. Sean Podolski spotted a duo and Forest St., Officer Jonafitting the suspects’ descripthan Dowie, with Hemphill tion and, with back-up Officas back-up, stopped a 2001 ers Rich Pawlowski and Chris Honda for a headlight violaManolis, conducted a field tion and reportedly observed a inquiry/warrant check. Police said Crosby Salaspack of cigars, empty baggies, Perez, 26, of Kearny, was and tobacco scattered on the charged with possession passenger-side floor. Police of pot/paraphernalia and on a said that passenger, Pedro $100 criminal-trespass warrant Arriola, 25, of Newark, was out of Harrison. He was sent found to have a hand-rolled to the county jail. Because marijuana cigar in his pocket there was no sign of forcible and was arrested on charges entry to the building and no of possession of pot and drug evidence of stolen property, paraphernalia. The driver, a 23-year-old Kearny male, was Salas-Perez’ companion, a

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Every year at Christmas, I remember mom I By Kevin Canessa Jr. guess as one grows older, the meaning of Christmas changes. When I was a wee lad, growing up and living in Jersey City, I never really understood how lucky I was – and it took me until I was in my mid-20s to realize that I had a truly wonderful mom. If you don’t mind, I’ll tell you a little bit about her. She had me in 1974, when she was just 21. I think back to when I was 21, and could never have envisioned being a parent. Yet somehow, mom, who was just three years out of high school, had me. And from the getgo, she did it all by herself. Dad, even back in 1974, was absent. He chose to spend more time at bars, Mets games, you name it. But when it came to raising me, he was never anywhere to be found. Eventually in the late ‘70s, mom and dad divorced – and I haven’t seen him since 1981. Back then, it was because that’s just the way it was. Now it’s by choice. In all those years, from 1974 to 1979 – and beyond as I got older – mom did everything in her power to ensure I had the best Christmas. Every. Single. Year. I always got what I asked for – whether as a younger kid it was high steppers from “Romper Room,” or as I got older, from TVs, to VCRs, to microphones – if I named it, I got it. Looking back, it’s hard to think about what she did and not feel a sense of sadness on one end, and gratefulness on the other. Because she sacrificed everything for me.

And when I say everything, I mean it. I can’t even imagine what my life would have been like in my 20s if I had no other choice but to make sacrifices for my child. Yet that’s what she did – so often – and not just at Christmas time. The sacrifices went so far beyond the holidays it wasn’t even funny. Some of the bigger ones involved school. In 1985, mom made the decision to move from the Jersey City Heights to Kearny. One reason was because the rest of the family was in Kearny. The other was because she didn’t want me to go to Dickinson High School which, at the time, was an absolute war zone. Instead, moving to Kearny would open great opportunities to go to Kearny High School. And what did I do? I remembered that back in 1984, I had this determination to go to St. Peter’s Prep, because I loved the Jesuits and in particular, the Rev. John Browning, S.J.

Going to Prep wasn’t cheap, either. Still isn’t. But for four years, as she worked like crazy, there I was in September 1988 at Prep in Downtown Jersey City. Then, despite having nearly a full, free ride at Seton Hall University, I decided I wanted to go to Salve Regina University, Newport, R.I., which wasn’t going to be free – it was the complete opposite. Not a penny in aid or assistance or scholarship. But there I was again, at the university I wanted to attend. All because mom always made sure I got whatever I want. She did it all by herself. And while I know there are thousands – countless stories out there about great moms – I wanted to share with you a little bit about my own and all she’s done for me throughout my life. Maybe there’s someone in your life who had a similar impact. What better time is there to recall such a person than during the holidays?

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boyfriend, whenever I want, now, is something beyond just the words “thank you.” It’s been life changing. • Jan. 1 marks 17 years since Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos took office as the town’s mayor, just a year-plus after he beat me, pretty handily, in a race for Second Ward councilman (in 1998). Over that time, Santos has only had a few challenges for his seat – from Harold Delaney, John Leadbeater and Jim Mangin – and no one came close to beating him. (In 1999, his first run for mayor, Santos had two primary opponents in former and then-sitting Mayor Pete McIntyre and former First Ward Councilman Ed Callaghan.) With ease, I am so grateBut we’re hearing there ful for all my mother has may be a challenger for done for me my entire life. the seat from within the This Christmas, I say “thank Democratic Party in the next you” in a most public way. mayoral election – 2017. Our Thank you, mom, for being source wasn’t ready to reveal the greatest mother a human who the challenger might be could ever ask for. I love you – or if there’d be a full slate – and am grateful beyond of opposition candidates in words. each of the four wards – but Odds and ends it would, indeed, be some• It will be one year ago on thing to see a contested elecDec. 26 that I got one of, if tion in Kearny. not the greatest Christmas Remember those? presents of all time. It was Stay tuned. that day that Bob Pezzolla, That’s all for now. To all general manager of The Obreaders and advertisers, I server, called to tell me I’d be wish you the best for a woncoming back, full time, to the derful Christmas, Hanukkah, newspaper. Kwanzaa, or any holiday Since March, being back you do or don’t observe. in New Jersey has been a No matter what, I just hope tremendous gift, returning it’s a time for peace and for to the one place I could ever happiness for each of you. call home and mean it – at After a trying 2016, I’d think The Observer and Kearny. we could all use a pick-meNot a week goes by I don’t up this holiday season, no? think about this “gift,” and Cheers, one and all. amazingly, not a week goes The opinions expressed by that I don’t bump into herein are solely those of the someone I haven’t seen in writer, Kevin Canessa Jr. ages. Saying thank you, Bob, Reach Kevin by email at kc� is not enough. That I can see theobserver.com or on Facemy mom and Mike, mom’s book �kevincanessa.

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NPD: Man allegedly exposed self to 2 boys A NUTLEY – man who allegedly exposed himself to two boys last week has been arrested and charged with lewdness, the Nutley Police Department said last week. The two boys told police a man, later identified as Marcio Maia, 38, of Nutley, allegedly exposed himself in a township park as the boys were walking home from school. Police said they were initially unable to locate Maia, but the Detective Bureau was later able to identify Maia – who matched the description

the boys – after an investigation. After being charged, Maia was advised of a mandatory court appearance and was released on his own recognizance, police said. Meanwhile, the NPD released the following reports of incidents that took place between Dec. 12 and Dec 15: Dec. 12 • A resident told police he was the victim of several incidents of theft. The resident found three unauthorized transactions on his credit card statement – one for $4,360, the next for

according to Robert Layton, the Bergen County tax adminproject manager. istrator. North Arlington applied The so-called rolling assessto – and received approval ment is a new pilot program from – the state Division of in New Jersey, said former Taxation to hire the appraisal Lyndhurst mayor Richard firm to reassess 20% of the DiLascio, an attorney who has borough’s properties each represented several municiyear over the five-year period, palities in tax appeal cases. ASSESSMENT from

$4,270 and the last for $5,000 – a grand total of $13,630. The bank’s manager told the victim the bank wasn’t responsible for covering the transaction since it appeared the victim’s computer was hacked, leading to the thefts. The bank, however, continues to investigate. • Another resident reported being victim to identity theft. Police said the victim received several credit cards in the mail he did not apply for. Someone allegedly used the victim’s identity to apply for credit cards at Freeman Jewelers, Sam’s Club, Kohl’s and

Littman Jewelers. The Kohl’s card had an $896 charge on it and the Littman Jewelers card had a charge of $6,899.10. The other cards didn’t have any charges. The victim contacted all credit card companies and canceled each card. All credit card companies told the victim he would not be responsible for the charges and they would have their fraud departments investigate. The victim was advised and chose to enter the federal Identity Theft Victim database.

Dec. 14 A Franklin Ave. resident reported being the recipient of harassing phone calls. The victim told police that while she was working, she received a total of 15 phone calls from the same number/ person, which came back to a patient from the office. Additionally, the caller, a man, was reportedly whispering and making sexual comments to the victim. Officers attempted but were unable to contact the suspect, but they left a message advising him to contact NPD HQ. – Kevin Canessa Jr.

“Property values have been climbing recently so you’re seeing assessments out of line with the market values based on today’s sales,” he said. “We’re actually thinking of doing [a five-year rolling assessment] in Lyndhurst.” Thirteen Bergen County communities have been in the

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Korean delegation visits LMS KEARNY – delegation of 21 representatives from the Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS) visited Lincoln Middle School in Kearny Dec. 2 to see firsthand how education is delivered in the United States and to understand the financial aspects of public education. According to Wikipedia,

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the prior week, each containing the delegate’s name,” Blood said. “This gesture was especially appreciated by our guests.” Kearny was chosen as a host for this visit by the N.J. Department of Education’s Chief Academic Officer Laura Morano through the recommendation of Hudson County’s Executive Superintendent Monica Tone. Morano spoke briefly to the delegation and thanked Blood and Zika for welcoming KERIS and providing an informative visit. In addition to the time spent at Lincoln Middle School, the delegation had an opportunity to ask questions of the district’s Interim Business Administrator Ron Smith, Director of Technology Neil Brohm and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Flora Encarnacao.

Please be advised that the Lyndhurst Board of Education will have a public meeting on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 6:30 PM at Lyndhurst High School, 400 Weart Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THIS SESSION UNDER CHAPTER 231, LAWS OF 1975, P.L., 1960, C173. NOTE: IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE PUBLIC MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THIS SESSION UNDER CHAPTER 231, LAWS OF 1975, P.L., 1960, C173, SEC. 7B, UNDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION.

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Our Lady of Grace Council 402 of the Knights of Columbus sponsors a “Keep Christ in Christmas” holiday home decorating contest in Harrison and East Newark. All homes with an outside Nativity scene will be considered. Judging takes place Dec. 24. The winning homeowner

will have a week’s supply of altar wine and hosts donated in their name at Holy Cross Church. ••• The town hosts a blood drive Thursday, Dec. 29, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Harrison Community Center, 401 Warren St. All donors will receive a $5 Subway gift card. ••• Zumba classes are offered at Centro Romeu Cascaes, 308 William St. This onehour class meets at 7:30 p.m. Mondays with Jesus Cruz and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays with

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Mall patrol pays off By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY –

s it does each year, the KPD has been assigning extra officers to patrol local malls and store parking lots, offering heightened security to holiday shoppers. Last week, their efforts led to the arrest and incarceration of two men on weapons charges. On Monday, Dec. 12, Vice Unit members were in the Walmart lot at 8:15 p.m., when -- reportedly from his past interaction with cops -- they recognized George Colon, 22, of Kearny, sitting in the

driver’s seat of a parked 1999 Honda. Police said Colon and his passenger, Denix Rodriguez, 20, of Elizabeth, appeared to be ingesting a certain illegal substance. Approaching the auto on foot, the officers reportedly detected the scent of said substance and saw, in the center-console ashtray, a partially smoked marijuana cigar. Six clear bags of pot were said to be on the rear seat, and Rodriguez allegedly was found to have a small amount of cocaine in his pocket. When the men were ordered from the car, police said, the handle of a handgun could be seen protruding from an armrest -- a weapon that turned out

to be a fully-loaded (12 rounds) Browning 9 mm. semi-automatic. According to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), the gun had been reported stolen during a burglary in Kearny in 2013. Both Colon and Rodriguez were arrested for receiving stolen property and unlawful possession of a weapon, as well as on drug/paraphernalia-possession charges. In addition, police said, Colon had a $2,000 Jersey City warrant [offense not specified] and a $50,000 full-bail burglary warrant from Harrison. Both suspects were remanded to the Hudson County Jail.

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The Senior Harmony Club sponsors a New Year’s celebration at the Empire Club in Little Ferry on Thursday, Dec. 29. Enjoy a family-style meal, drinks and dance music. The cost is $60. For reservations or information, call Anna at 201-939-2960.

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The Harrison East Newark Elks, at 406-408 Harrison Ave., will host a New Year’s celebration Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The $25 admission includes a hot and cold buffet as well as beer, wine and soda. For more information or to order tickets, call Larry Bennett at 973-865-9990.

Not so sweet a season for alleged thief A Newark man who, police say, may have had thoughts about swiping an unsecured package in Harrison, probably didn’t do it because he already had his hands full – with what police later discovered to be stolen goods. But when the man turned his attention to the goods in hand, a pair of vigilant cops turned their focus squarely on him. The action unfolded sometime between noon and 1 p.m. last Wednesday, Dec. 14, as the HPD’s Det. Sgt. Charles Schimpf and Det. Ernie Hernandez were patrolling the town in an unmarked vehi-

cle on the watch for holiday grinches who’ve been swiping packages left on porches by delivery services. In so doing, they observed a UPS truck drop off a package at a Harrison Ave. residence and began conducting surveillance. Sure enough, police said, within a few minutes a man walked by carrying a brown box under one arm and, in the other, a bag containing a brown box. Police said the man approached the location where the package was sitting outside but, instead of picking up the

package, attempted to open the front door but was unable to do so. Schimpf and Hernandez followed the man around the corner to Sixth St. where, police said, he continued walking about half a block before entering an alley on the north side of Sixth. There, the detectives walked up to the man who, police said, was trying to open one of the packages while the other package’s contents – a Versace perfume kit valued at $50 – were strewn on the ground. After the detectives identified themselves and asked

what he was doing, the man reportedly told them: “You got me.” The suspect, identified as Jose Diaz, 43, a resident of Newark, was arrested and taken to HPD Headquarters where, police said, he admitted to having stolen – earlier that day – the package of perfume and the still-sealed package from a Harrison Ave. location only a few doors from the building he had tried to enter. Police surmise he wanted to get inside the building lobby so he could open the two packages in a more private place. Diaz was then charged with

two counts of theft. Police said Diaz also confessed to a prior theft of a $180 comforter set from a Sixth St. location, but he did not have the comforter in his possession at the time of his arrest. Police said he did, however, have in his possession clothing and two boxes of Triple Leaf tea and was wearing a $1,700 leather jacket but they said they could not confirm those items had been stolen. Diaz was released on a summons with a returnable court date. – Ron Leir

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tion of those homes. Figuring in those additional expenses, of Education, told The ObSDA’s total investment in the server that the local district Harrison project is projected was apprised of the contract at $34.6 million of which the award by the SDA on Nov. 22. SDA will reportedly fund Doran said that B&C was 100%. one of seven construction/ Doran said that he was development groups that apfamiliar with B&C’s Kearny plied for the job. experience but he said he’s After having submitted “being cautiously optimistic” detailed written proposals, about the project in Harrison representatives of each team which is expected to be finwere each allotted two hours ished by spring 2019. to make their pitch to a comB&C, in partnership with mittee comprised of seven FVHD, has been awarded SDA members and one local another SDA job: construcdistrict member – Doran – tion of a 53,000-square foot over a two-day period, Oct. elementary school for 275 stu17-18, in Trenton. dents in grades K to 5, with 13 Each team’s presentation classrooms, other educational was given a numerical “score” space and a gym in Garfield based on a formula that gave for $17 million, due for com40% weight to satisfying a list pletion by February 2018. of benchmarks set by the SDA It was also hired by Hudson and 60% to the actual bid County Community College price. to develop a 75,000-square Participating with B&C foot, six-story STEM (Scion the project will be FVHD ence/Technology/Engineer(Fraytak, Veisz, Hopkins & ing/Math) building on AcadDuthie) architects/planners emy St. in Jersey City for $20 of Ewing Township and Mont million by May 2017. Clare, Pa.; Gillan & Hartmann, Earlier this year, B&C comproject & facility design/man- pleted a 30,000-square foot agement specialist of Mont addition to the Passaic County Clare, Pa.; and Harrison-Ham- Community College Wanaque nett, consulting structural Academic Center for $8.5 engineers of Pennington. million and a 60,000-square Doran said the contract foot dining room/bookstore/ award to B&C was for student life building for $25,889,000 – not including Ocean County College for $17 costs for remediation of the million. development site, acquisition And in October 2016, the of nearby residential properEdison Board of Education ties on S. Fifth St. and demoliSCHOOL from

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funding was to come from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Federal Aviation Administration and state Department of Education. But not long after the work begin, the contractor and BOE tangled on virtually every aspect of the project and, ultimately, B&C departed under a “termination for convenience” arrangement. The company pocketed about $10 million for its work and netted an additional $2.5 million from two arbitration cases. The BOE has since hired another contractor to complete the job.

In Harrison, meanwhile, Doran said the new school was pitched as a way to relieve growing enrollment in the local district, particularly in pre-K to grade 5. As part of a realignment after the new school is occupied, plans call for Lincoln and Hamilton schools to handle grades 2 to 5, add a cafeteria at both schools, add a computer lab and music room at Lincoln, add an instrumental music room at Hamilton and open additional classroom space as needed, according to Doran.

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Well, believe it or not, it’s that time of year. It’s time for the jingling of bells and the wishing of good cheer. It’s time for caroling and joyous celebrations. It’s time for Michael Buble to pretend like he has friends so he can have a special on television. It’s time for at least one Kardashian sister to file for divorce. Yes, it’s once again Christmas time, boys and girls. It’s time to judge who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. It’s time for Santa Hague to reach into his giant bag and give presents to deserving local sports figures. So without further ado, here’s the Santa Hague Gift Column for 2015. Ho, ho, hardy ho ho. We will start geographically south and work our way with the sleigh northward. For our friends in Harrison, let’s start with athletic director Kim McDonough Huaranga, who had a bit of a tough time with Santa Hague this year. Because Santa Hague was just doing his job, addressing the tough and sticky situations, and the boss lady was not too pleased. Sometimes, the news isn’t always pleasur-

able in Harrison. There are controversies from time to time and those subjects can get in the way of the fine times, the wonderful times. If the football coach drives drunk and plows a city van into parked cars, a van that he was unauthorized to drive, then that has to be addressed. It’s not simply going to go away. If and when the accused stands trial, there will be more controversial and sad tales. It’s unavoidable – especially when the accused has been a long-time close friend. So Santa Hague is offering Huaranga a clean slate for Christmas. An absolutely clean slate and a start-over, do-over, whatever you want to call it. Everyone seemed to recover pretty well from the bombshell – until the best boys’ basketball player all of a sudden wanted to transfer. Such is life with the Blue Tide. Other than that, it was a relatively good year for the entire program, although the girls’ basketball program lost a hard working coach in Al Ruiz. For miracle worker Mike Hinchcliffe, who also doubles as the head see VIEW page

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Retiring Kearny athletic director and legendary soccer coach John Millar (c.) proudly displays the NJSIAA Hall of Fame Award he received last week at the Pines Manor in Edison. From l., with Millar, are daughter Meghan, wife Barbara, Millar, son Michael and son Scott.

By Jim Hague Observer Staff Writer EDISON -e’s spent nearly the last 50 years in some capacity helping the kids of Kearny. For 44-plus years, John Millar was a teacher, coach and administrator in the Kearny school system And for the last few weeks, people have taken the time to acknowledge Millar’s incredible journey, his fantastic voyage as one of the most successful soccer coaches in New Jersey high school soccer history. It’s all coming to an end this week. As the schools close for the Christmas holidays, Millar

would have boxed up all his memories and achievements, taken down all the pictures that adorned the walls of his office. He’s retiring his position as the Kearny High School athletic director after serving in that capacity for the last 12 years. Before that, Millar was the head boys’ soccer coach, winning an astounding 547 games, including nine NJSIAA overall Group IV state crowns, 13 state finals and 18 North Jersey Section 1, Group IV titles, etching his place in state and local history forever. Millar is already a member of several different Halls of Fame, including the Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame since 2010. Millar was also

inducted into the Kearny High School Hall of Fame and the Kearny Soccer Hall of Fame, no easy feats in their own rights. But last Monday, Millar added the NJSIAA Hall of Fame to his already overflowing resume of honors. Millar received his award at the Pines Manor in Edison, right in the middle of the state governing body’s monthly meeting and annual awards presentation to athletic directors. Millar was inducted into the Hall of Fame along with former New York Mets’ ace left-handed pitcher Al Leiter, former basketball great Milt see HALL OF FAME next page

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Wagner, Olympic athlete Dr. David Sime (posthumously), basketball legend Ron “Itchy” Smith and football coaching legend Ed Stinson, who had a brief two-year stint as head coach at Queen of Peace in 2008 through 2010. “I thought it was really nice,” said Millar, who shared the day with his wife, Barbara, daughter Meghan and sons Scott and Michael, as well as an assortment of players and assistant coaches that he worked with over the years. “It proved that I have a lot of nice friends. There were also a lot of former players there.” Millar said that he was particularly pleased to meet Stinson, with whom he had very little contact prior to last Monday and of course, Leiter, who was an incredible high school pitcher at Central Regional High School in 1984, once striking out the ungodly total of 32 batters in one single game that of course went to extra innings. Millar and Leiter seemed to strike up a kinship together and were joking and kidding

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Newest NJSIAA Hall of Famer John Millar (l.) awaits receiving his award with fellow recipient Al Leiter, the former MLB All-Star pitcher with the Yankees and Mets.

with each other throughout the ceremony. “It was nice to have the chance to talk to people like Eddie Stinson and Al Leiter,” Millar said. “I told Al that I would be able to hit his curveball. He just laughed. He is just a nice guy. I was able to just sit and talk with

him, like he was a longtime friend. I know a lot of the guys from the NJSIAA who were there, like Steve Timko, Jack DuBois, Larry White, guys who have become good friends over the years. Added Millar, “It was just a great day and just a tremendous honor. I only have a few

days to go as athletic director, so this culminates everything for me. For me to be in the same vein with Al Leiter is truly remarkable.” Millar said that he was particularly pleased to be able to share the award with his family in attendance. “That was real important for me,” Millar said. “It was great that they all could make it. Meghan is now at Temple (in charge of all the tickets for athletic events). Michael has a job locally and Scott is in the district (as a teacher and coach). So it was great that they were all there.” Bill Galka, Millar’s longtime assistant and current head coach, was in attendance, as were other coaches in the district. It was truly a Kearny celebration for one last time for a Kearny legend. “When you throw in this luncheon, the retirement becomes a very humbling event,” Millar said. “You’re sitting on the dais with Al Leiter and people representing Milt Wagner. Those are guys I watched on television. I think the one thing we all had in common was that we

all had successful high school careers inside the state of New Jersey. It’s a state that keeps producing great athletes and coaches. We have such a wealth of talent in our state in all sports. A day like today is proof.” Another slice of proof is that Ian Harkes, the son of John Harkes, who was a player for Millar in his budding days, was named the Most Valuable Player of the NCAA Tournament last week. John Harkes went on from Kearny to the United States National Team in 1990, helping to put Kearny on the map as “Soccertown, USA,” along with goaltender Tony Meola and midfielder Tab Ramos. Meola, also a member of the NJSIAA Hall of Fame, played for Millar at Kearny, while Ramos went to St. Benedict’s Prep. But all three played on the same World Cup team together, representing Kearny in a gigantically huge way. Millar’s involvement with Harkes and Meola as youngsters helped to nurture a day like the one Millar savored last week with his family.

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TOP: Nutley’s Joshua O’Neill will be the team’s quarterback in 2017, a chance to show what he can do as a signal caller. BOTTOM RIGHT: Kearny’s Steve Koziel will win medals in every event he enters this season, so said Paralympics expert Santa.

scan to see if there is life going on up there. To come out of retirement to work with the current team, man, you have to be nuts. For retired school official Alan Doffont, continued good health and happiness. He worries about everyone else and doesn’t focus on himself. For Bobby Gerris, your buddy may be gone for four years now, but we will never ever forget how wonderful of a friend you were to him. We could never begin to thank you enough. That goes ditto for Kearny soccer legend Hugh O’Neill, who treated Jay Costello more than “just a regular guy.” For Harrison softball coach

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to focus. Believe it or not, we spent a lot of time on making lay-ups, because we’re pushHARRISON – ing the ball up the floor. I want them to run. It’s more exciting here’s a new head boys’ basketball coach at Har- and it’s a better way for us.” So the Blue Tide will be putrison High School, but ting the pedal to the metal this he’s not exactly brand new. season, running up and down Call him new and improved the floor. perhaps. “We’re starting three guys But it’s Bill Mullins, the who are six feet tall,” Mullins same guy who had two stints said. “We don’t really have as the Kearny boys’ head post players. So we’re incorcoach, stepping aside to tend porating other things. I always to family matters four years loved coaching. This opportuago. And it’s Bill Mullins, the nity opened up and I jumped same exact guy who coached at it. It’s close by (from his both the Queen of Peace boys’ home in Kearny and where and girls’ teams to successful he teaches). We have a team seasons in the past. of hard workers. They really There’s no question that want to get after it.” Mullins knows his basketball. It also sounds like two of And there’s no question that Mullins’ volunteer assistant Mullins is a winner, molding coaches, two guys with hisand forming downtrodden teams into contenders almost toric and legendary resumes. Jack Rodgers, the former overnight. head girls’ and boys’ coach It’s now whether Mullins and retired athletic director can weave his fast-paced, at the school, has decided to up-tempo magic one more assist Mullins this season. So time with the Blue Tide that has Fred Confessore, who will remains to be seen. take over the junior varsity Mullins is still on the mend program while monitoring the after having hip replacement varsity. Confessore was also surgery over the summer. once the boys’ varsity coach Mullins could not participate at Harrison, serving as Ray in the summer league drills Lucas’ last basketball coach with his new team, so now as before the standout Lucas the Blue Tide goes through headed off to Rutgers to play preseason practices, they’re football. still getting used to Mullins’ Between Rodgers and Constyles and philosophies. fessore, the assistant coaches “Just like anything, it takes have more than 55 years of extime,” Mullins said. “The kids perience. Mullins is fortunate are responding to the new systo have that much basketball tem. It’s up to me to get them

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Ronald Castaneda are 5-foot10 guards. “They’re pretty much interchangeable,” Mullins said. Junior Breyden DeJesus is a 5-foot-9 guard who “is one of our best athletes,” said Mullins. Now here comes Johnathan Leiras. The 5-10 junior averaged 20 points per game as the Blue Tide’s leading scorer last year, but there was some talk that Leiras, a full-time student at High Tech who resides in Harrison, was going to play for High Tech instead of Harrison. But when the Blue Tide opened their 2016-2017 season with a solid 63-54 win over Bergen Charter last Friday night, there was Leiras leading the way with 22 points and six rebounds. If Leiras is there, healthy, happy and productive all season, then the Blue Tide Photo by Jim Hague will be tough to beat right The Harrison boys’ basketball team has a new coach in Bill Mullins (back row, now. left), the former Kearny and Queen of Peace coach. Kneeling from l., are Joel Michael O’Donnell had 13 Gomes, Michael O’Donnell and Ronald Castaneda. Standing from l., are Mullins, points and seven assists, while Nicholas Faulk, Daniel Cortes and Joseph Renderos. Joseph Renderos added 11 points, six rebounds and four knowledge at his beck and ing to lead the team in taking steals. call. charges. He’s not afraid to take The rest of the reserves “Both of those guys won the charge. He does all the include junior guard Jamiere state championships as things that I like.” Mitchell, a 5-foot-10 ball hancoaches,” Mullins said. “Jack is Senior Michael O’Donnell dler, freshmen Erik Feliz and the all-time leader in coachdoes much like he did for the Mateo DeSosa, the diminutive ing wins. I’m fortunate to Blue Tide on the gridiron. heir apparent to take over have both guys on the staff, O’Donnell was a standout from O’Donnell as the team’s guys like that who want to quarterback in the fall, making quarterback next fall, and be competitive. That makes play after play with the ball in big 6-foot-7 inside presence it fun. They have a similar his hands. Now, O’Donnell is Charles Confessore, the son philosophy that I do. But more asked to do the same for the of the assistant coach, who importantly, they want to see Blue Tide on the hardwood as is a work-in-progress type of kids from Harrison do well. the point guard. player. They want the kids to suc“He’s a good athlete,” The Blue Tide will head ceed. They want the kids to Mullins said of the 5-foot-10 to the Garfield Christmas play hard.” O’Donnell. “He’s the leader on Tournament for the holidays, Senior guard/forward Dan- the floor. We ask him to run facing off with teams like iel Cortes is a key contributor the offense.” Garfield, Cliffside Park and to the Blue Tide’s cause. The Junior guard Timmy DanielWaldwick, as well as host 6-footer is an “all-around play- lan is the team’s best jumper. Garfield. er,” according to Mullins. He’s 6-foot-1, but plays bigger Needless to say, the Blue “He can play outside a lot, because of that ability. Tide, the team with the most but he can go down low and “He’s also a good outside experience around, will count get rebounds,” Mullins said. shooter,” Mullins said. “He’s on the experience on the floor “He’s a scorer. He can drive one of our steadiest players.” as well as the sidelines this and shoot. He’s a very versaSenior Nicholas Faulk is season. tile player.” a 6-1 guard who didn’t play “I think we have a good Senior Joseph Renderos is a basketball last winter. group,” Mullins said. 6-foot forward. “He’s probably our strongest If the first win is any indi“He’s our post position player,” Mullins said of Faulk. cation, then the Blue Tide is player,” Mullins said. “He’s goSeniors Joel Gomes and rolling along already.

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from the calendar and start all over again, a regular old-fashKoziel, gold medals in every ioned do-over. event he enters. He deserves For my friends in Lyndhurst, all the credit in the world. for athletic director Jeff RaFor my friends in North digan, a less tumultuous year Arlington, for athletic directhan his first year as the AD. tor Dave Hutchinson, the Boy, was Radigan put to the Athletic Director of the Year test or what? award from the NJIC. No one For football coach Rich does a better job with no staff Tuero, a few more players like than Dave. NJIC, Santa’s still Petey Guerriero. waiting. For girls’ soccer coach Kim For boys’ basketball coach Hykey, the “How to Diaper a Rich Corsetto, a heaping help- Baby One-Handed” survival ing of reality. kit. Little Jake has his mother For boys’ soccer coach Jesse working hard when she has Dembowski, a new home field to coach soccer as well. Jake so he can emerge from the should know better. He’s not goose poop in the field on yet turned two. Ridge/River Road. That field For boys’ soccer coach that they play on is a dump Denis Jelcic, some free time, and an embarrassment to eve- because coaching soccer ryone in North Arlington. and hockey is a two-headed For girls’ soccer coach Dan monster. Farinola, the 2017 pocket calFor retired AD Butch endar so he can keep track of Servideo, the Rand McNally all the jobs he has. atlas of Florida. For baseball coach Paul For girls’ basketball coach Marcantuono, stock in PSE&G John Cousins, the consolation because every game the Viin knowing that he’s really kings play in April and May is done a great job with that downright frigid. The Bumble program and getting it back to and Yukon Cornelius couldn’t where the Golden Bears are survive such cold. Brrrrrrrr. competitive again is nothing For football coach Anthony short of remarkable. Marck, the chance to rip 2016 For boys’ basketball coach VIEW from

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Harrison Gardens, one of the Harrison Housing Authority’s two residential sites, was in the early stages of two capital improvements: paving of the “Circle” area containing the playground and basketball court and the installation of new storm sewer catch basins with protective masonry blocks. But earlier this month, HHA Executive Director Roy Rogers (pictured here) halted the $250,000 job by Your Way Construction of Irvington “due to the elements” – coupled with the fact that “the asphalt plants close [this] week.” Rogers pledged to resume work in the spring. “We had hoped

to have it done by Dec. 1 but there are some design changes that caused a bit of a delay,” he said. The Circle – which tends to get beat up by trucks using bins on the Circle’s perimeter to load/unload trash – was last paved “about 15 years ago,” according to Rogers. Some months ago, Rogers noted, the HHA – with the help of a PACO weatherization grant – retained Window City Inc. of Clifton to replace 40-year-old windows in all 10 buildings at the Gardens. “We got a lot of comments from residents that they were hearing much less noise from street traffic with the new windows,” he said.

Tom McGuire, tons of patience. He’s getting there. Slowly, but surely. For my friends at Queen of Peace – if I have any friends left there: For football coach/wrestling coach Scot Weaver, a complete recovery last winter’s major health scare and about 25 legitimate football players. And some good wrestlers to complement the studs he already has. For girls’ basketball coach Jiovanny Fontan, the ability to make a return phone call. It seems like that ability went out the window as a coach. And you’ve only been at QP one season! Can’t have publicity if the lone adult in the room doesn’t return the phone calls of sportswriters. For the powers-that-be at QP, prove this guy wrong. Go out and show the world that you truly care about athletics and about kids and not worried about what some stupid sportswriter puts in his column. Do the right thing and you’ll become a thankless anonymous entity. For my friends in Nutley, to athletic director Joe Piro, the intestinal fortitude to see this

new Super Football Conference develop and improve. It was fine in the first year, despite the critics. It can be even better. For baseball/basketball coach Bob Harbison, some semblance of a piece of mind and respect for being the hardest working coach in Essex County– and beyond. Coaching is Harbison’s lifeblood. For football coach Tom Basile, the chance to bounce back after a trying 2016 season. For girls’ basketball coach Larry Mitschow, about two more players like Blair Watson. OK, maybe three. Watson was truly a one-of-a-kind. For girls’ soccer/wrestling coach Mike DiPiano, a few clutch goals and another player like Zoe Steck. For boys’ soccer coach Marcellino Marra, a true 30-goal scorer. OK, how about a 25goal scorer? OK, maybe 20? For my friends in Belleville, for AD Dan Sanacore, a congratulations for a great first year and good luck to keep it going. For boys’ basketball coach Jim Stoeckel, a few more wins.

Have to start somewhere. For football coach Mario Cuniglio, a win to stop this nasty losing streak. The Bucs started off well, winning three of their first four. And then, a nasty crash. Cuniglio needs to bounce back. For volleyball coach John Spina, more recognition for being the school’s most successful coach. Spina wins all the time with the girls in the fall and the boys in the spring. Belleville has become a volleyball powerhouse, thanks to Spina. For all of our great people at the Observer, especially General Manager Bob Pezzolla and people like Michelle Rybeck, Ron Leir, Karen Zautyk, webmaster supreme Kevin Canessa, and Diana Crespo who runs the office. Thanks for another great year putting my words on your pages. And for the readers of the Observer, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Holidays and thanks for reading. We need you to keep us going, so thanks again. Santa Hague is off to spread his Christmas cheer on others. You all continue to be naughty or nice. Either one. Ho, ho, ho.

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NEW PRICE! Kearny - 1 Family - Left side of Duplex w/ Foyer, Living Rm, Dining Rm & Eat in Kitchen on 1st Floor. 2nd Floor w/ 2 Bedrooms & Tiled Bath. Wide Driveway and Backyard. High SemiFinished Basement. Easy Walk to West Hudson Park and Local Shopping. Asking $174,900

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Kearny - 1 Family Updated Cape w/ 3 Bedrooms, Dining Rm, 2 Full Baths, Kitchen & Nice Deck. Hardwood Floors, Central Air & 2 Car Garage. Basement w/ Large Rec Room & Laundry Rm. Asking $310,000

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REDUCED! Kearny ea her lenn n Second floor Condo w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Modern Bath, Laundry & Parking for 1 car. Balcony off Living Rm. Asking $189,000

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Kearny - 1 Family - Nice 1 Family w/ Good Sized Living Rm, Dining Rm & Eat in Kitchen on 1st Floor. 2nd Floor has 2 Bedrooms & Full Bath. Central Air & Unfinished Basement. Close to Transportation-Bus Stop on Corner. Asking $239,900

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yn hur a ly Colonial w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Foyer & 1.5 Baths. Unfinished Basement. Driveway for 2 Cars. Above Ground Pool Motor is Broken. Oil Tank is Above Ground in Backyard. Asking $292,000

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l el a ly 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen & Bath. 2nd Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bath & Extra 2 Bedrooms & Bath on 3rd Floor. Semi-Finished Basement. Central Air & Many Updates. Close to Transportation. Asking $289,900

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UNDER CONTRACT Kearny a ly 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms & Bath. 2nd Floor w/ Living Rm, Large Eat in Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, Bath & Additional 4 Rooms & Bath on 3rd Floor. Full Unfinished Basement w/ Laundry Area. Separate Utilities. Home Sold “As Is”. Asking $275,000

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obituaries@theobserver.com Gloria G. Broant Gloria G. Broant (nee Spinello), of Pompton Plains, formerly of Kearny, died at home Saturday, Dec. 10. Born in Harrison, Gloria was one of six children born to Ernesto and Gaetano Spinello. She graduated from St. Cecilia’s High School, Kearny. In Kearny, she was a ward leader and went on to become a Hudson County committee member for the Republican Party. She was also a member of the Town of Kearny’s Beautification Committee. Gloria was a successful real estate agent and as a young woman, she started her career as a bookkeeper for Worthington Pump in Harrison. She was an avid horse-racing aficionado and owned several race horses with her brother Ernest Spinello under Glory B. Stables. As a lover of the shore, she had many wonderful memories of her family in her shore home and on her boat the “Glory B.” She enjoyed traveling, especially to Europe and Cuba. She was wooed by many and engaged three times until she met the love of her life, Vincent Broant. Gloria is survived by her sister Ermaline DeGonge, her stepdaughter Barbara Broant, 10 nieces and nephews and many great- and great-great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Vincent, her siblings Marie McHugh, Federico, Gerald and Ernest Spinello and nephew Ernest Spinello Jr. Gloria was very dedicated to her family and was viewed as a second mother, grandmother and godmother to her nieces and nephews and to her greatand great-great nieces and nephews. She will be remembered as a wonderful, loving, young at heart, full of life, vivacious woman. Visiting was Thursday, Dec. 15, at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, Pompton Plains. A funeral Mass was celebrated Friday, Dec. 16, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Pompton Plains. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Maria Arillotta Maria Arillotta (nee Liotta), 85, of Kearny, died Saturday,

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Nov. 26. The beloved wife of Robert DeLise, she was the loving mother of the late Albert Arillotta, dear sister of Luci Italiano, Anna Di Adetta and the late Concetta Munofo and the cherished grandmother of three grandchildren. Friends were received Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, Lyndhurst, with a cryptside service following in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington. Send condolences to www. stellatofuneralhomes.com. Mary J. Millea Mary J. Millea, (nee Ryan) formerly of Harrison, died Monday, Dec. 12, at Crane’s Mill Assisted Living, West Caldwell. She was 87. Funeral services were under the directions of the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. To send condolences to her family, visit www.mulliganfh. com. Born in Detroit, she resided in Milwaukee for 22 years before moving to California for three years and then to Harrison for 49 years – before moving to West Caldwell where she lived for the last 13 years. Prior to her retirement in 1996, she worked for R.B. Millea, Inc., Newark, as an executive officer for 16 years. She graduated in 1951 from St. Mary’s School of Nursing, Milwaukee, with a nursing degree. She was a communicant of Holy Cross Church, Harrison, and a member of the Rosary, Vincentian and Senior Citizen societies. She was a past officer of the Parents Auxiliary of East Orange Catholic, and Mount St. Dominic Academy. She was a current member and past president of the Seton Hall Prep Mothers’ Auxiliary, and was the recipient of the Mother Seton Award. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Robert J., in 1991, and her son Raymond, in 2007. She is survived by her two sons, Robert (Patri-

cia), of Kearny, and Thomas (Karen), of Doraville, Ga.; two daughters, Kathleen Grinder (Joseph), of Manhattan, and Mary Pat Shields (Ronald), of Kearny; her sister Loretta Levinson; nine grandchildren; and her daughter-in-law, Deborah. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Harrison Lions Club, P.O. Box 212, Harrison, N.J. 07029, attn: Louis Lambe, president, in loving memory of Mary.

Ruth R. Massett Ruth R. Massett died at home Dec. 15. She was 60. Born in Newark, she was a lifelong Kearny resident. Visiting was Friday, Dec. 16, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated Saturday, Dec. 17, at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Ruth was a cashier at Midtown Pharmacy in Kearny. She is the daughter of Mary Ann (nee Kramer) and the late Robert Bryant. The wife of Charles Massett, she is also survived by her children Erin Massett, Marybeth Riley, Kevin Massett, Elizabeth Grochowski, Bridget Riley and Margaret and Grace Massett along with her grandchildren James III, Charles, Ian, Joshua and “one on the way.” In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. To send condolences to Dolores’ family, visit www.mulliganfh.com. Born and raised in Harrison, she lived there until 1985 before moving to Daytona Beach, Fla. She moved back to New Jersey and lived in Nutley for the last 17 years. She was the proud proprietor of McNamara’s Pub, Harrison, for many years. Dolores is survived by her loving children, Maureen Devore Rosa and her husband, Manuel, Kathleen Devore and James P. Devore (Maryann Jennings), cherished grandchildren Manny and Michelle Rosa, Shawn and Derik Rosa and Brianna, Dana and Victoria Devore, and dear great-grandchildren, Keira, Cameron and Kendall. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Richard (1987) and her siblings, Joseph “Sonny” McNa-

mara and Eleanor Penn. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-1942, in loving memory of Dolores. John C. Cruz

John C. Cruz of Harrison died surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, Dec. 13. He was 93. Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. Entombment was in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, see OBITS page

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OBITS from North Arlington. To send condolences to his family, visit www.mulliganfh.com. Born and raised in Ribiero, Murtosa, Portugal, John moved to the Ironbound section of Newark when he was 17. He moved to Harrison in 1949. He voluntarily entered the U.S. Army and served his country during World War II. He was a combat engineer, serving in the 61st Combat Battalion. In 1947, John married the love of his life, Anna Reis.

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He was a member of the Bricklayers and Craftworkers Union No. 4, employed as a cement finisher. He continued to work as a cement finisher and carpenter well into his 80s. He was a member of the Sport Maritimo, Newark, and was also a parishioner at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. John is survived by his loving wife, Anna Cruz (nee Reis – they were married 69 years); his devoted children John, Anna and Joseph Cruz, Linda Barone (Thomas Valente), Tony Cruz and his wife Antoinette and

Marilyn Cruz (Andrew Cicalese); 14 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his granddaughter Katherine Cruz (1997) and son-in-law Joseph Cepiel (1988). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-9908 or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005 Boston, Mass. 02241-7005 in loving memory of John.

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