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• EAST NEWARK • HARRISON • KEARNY • LYNDHURST • NORTH ARLINGTON • NUTLEY By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent

A Kearny son J remembered

KEARNY – oseph Peden Jr. was about four months shy of official manhood when he – like a lot of his patriotic peers did at the time – enlisted for a six-year tour to join the fight against the Axis forces. The Brighton Ave. resident did this after having completed two years at Kearny High School. As character references, he listed neighbor Stanley Hanze, who worked for the Kearny Shade Tree Commission; “S. Leggett,” a KHS teacher; and neighbor/ banana salesman Angelo Battista. On Sept. 27, 1940, his 18th birthday, Joe was officially inducted into the U.S. Navy as an Apprentice Seaman at $21 per month. The ruddy, 5-feet-10 inch, 150-pound sailor with blue eyes and dark brown hair was a first-generation American whose parents, Joseph Sr. and Sarah Peden, were Irish immigrants. On or about March 1, 1942, Joe’s all-too-brief naval career came to an end when Japanese planes strafed a life raft containing Joe and other sailors whose ship had been torpedoed off Java. Peden, declared to be the first Kearny casualty of World War II, was posthumously honored by his hometown on April 4, 1954, when the Kearny United Veterans Organization unveiled a street plaque bearing Joe’s name across from Garfield School at Belgrove Drive and the newly dedicated street, Peden Terrace, then the site of a new residential development.

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KEARNY – The Battle of Gunnell Oval is over … for now … but the guns are still smoking. Advocates for soccer and baseball skirmished last Wednesday, Feb. 15, as Kearny

unveiled its latest plan for a turf makeover of the environmentally compromised municipal youth athletic complex east of Schuyler Ave. that was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Each group reasoned that because municipal and school playing space now available

is at a premium due to keen competition for time slots, and differed over the town’s plan for several overlapping fields. But Fourth Ward Councilman Michael Landy, liaison to the town’s Recreation Committee, justified “multipurpose” fields as a way of

maximizing athletic opportunities for Kearny kids of varying ages, even if that means “bumping” travel teams. Still, the town may be hardpressed to defend its turf against potential incursions from outsiders since part of the $20+ million project’s funding already in hand – $1.1

million – is from the state Green Acres program. And, as explained by Mayor Alberto Santos, “With Green Acres, [fields are] open to anyone who seeks a permit.” However, Landy later told The Observer that the town “can see OVAL page

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NUTLEY – partial upgrade for one municipal park and a fix for a decades-old problem at another are being pursued by Nutley officials. At their Jan. 19 meeting, the township Board of Commissioners authorized filing an application to the state Green Acres program for funding to replace the artificial turf surface of the soccer field at Father Glotzbach Park. The 100-feet-by-50-feet soccer/lacrosse field, located off Park Ave. on the same side as the township Parks & Recreation office, had the turf installed about 10 years ago, said Parks & Recreation Commissioner Mauro Tucci. There was an eight-year warranty for the turf, Tucci said.

Tucci said the field is also used by the department for flag football and Camp Nutley so it’s seen a lot of action and it’s held up pretty well, he added. If there were any issues with the turf surface, Tucci didn’t mention any. Nutley is asking Green Acres to provide a loan of $87,528 to help facilitate the project. In the summer of 2012, Nutley arranged for the installation of a 169,000 square foot synthetic turf surface for Monsignor Owens Field covering two regulation-sized softball fields, regulationsized football field and shortsided soccer fields for younger kids. The $1.28 million job was partly financed by a $700,000 Green Acres grant.

It could not be readily learned if this work involved the use of a FieldTurf product. Meanwhile, Tucci said he is reviewing the possibility of seeking additional Green Acres funding for erosion remediation at various locations in Kingsland Park, to deal with runoff, for example, from the top of Memorial Drive, sloping down to the Third River. In heavy rains, he said, “we get mudslides that flood the area and block walking paths. You lose trees and vegetation. We’ve been applying BandAids for years.” Years ago, Tucci said, the township retained the services of a professor from New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark to do a hydrology study and the remedy he

came up with would require “very expensive work.” Judging from one recent estimate, Tucci said, “we could be on the hook for $850,000.” However, Tucci said, there is also the possibility of going to a “terracing” approach. “That would be more labor intensive and could cost somewhere between $320,000 and $350,000,” which is still a lot of money. “So I decided not now,” the commissioner said, “but maybe as a future project.” One positive prospect on the horizon, though, Tucci noted, is the recent designation of Nutley as an “urban aid community,” which could place the township in a more favorable position to receive Green Acres grant funding. – Ron Leir

Yoga for kids at library & more The Kearny Public Library announces a free weekly yoga class for children in grades 2 to 5, at the main library on all Tuesday afternoons at 4 p.m. in March and April, beginning March 7 through April 25. Classes are taught by a local certified yoga teacher and are free. Mats will be provided. However, space will be limited to 15 participants on a first come, first served basis. The main library is located at 318 Kearny Ave. For more information, call 201-998-2666 or visit www.kearnylibrary. org. Lyndhurst Free WiFi hotspots To increase Internet access for Lyndhurst residents, the library will be offering “Internet to Go,” a project to lend WiFi hotspots to patrons. The

hotspots are portable, so they can connect to devices almost anywhere you are (they don’t work too well in wooded areas.) Residents of Lyndhurst with a valid Lyndhurst Library card may borrow a hotspot for up to a week. The device may be renewed if no one else has placed it on hold. Call the library at 201-804-2478, ext. 7, with any questions about this program or to find out how to apply for a library card. One-on-one computer help Do you have a specific question about how to use computers/mobile devices or find your way around the Internet? Reserve a half hour time slot at the library for one-on-one assistance, Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. or Fridays between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Call the library to register. March 9: Connecting with

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without ever being caught. The identity of Jack the Ripper is by far the most beguiling aspect of the murders. But within this mystery are countless other mysteries. Was he a doctor? Why did he keep some of the victims’ organs? Are the famous Ripper letters authentic or a hoax? How was he able to commit the murders without being caught? Did he have an accomplice? Why did he stop killing? The entire story will be discussed via a PowerPoint presentation, with then and now photos, by Dr. Mark R. Vogel, a clinical psychologist who has studied the case, reviewed original police files and visited the murder sites. Visitors must be 18 or older to attend. Send an email to romeo@ Lyndhurst.bccls.org or call 201804-2478, ext. 7, to register.

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Kearny girl is 3rd-best speller

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The New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs held its annual district spelling bee on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Woman’s Club of Upper Montclair’s clubhouse in Upper Montclair – and Saffia Ouali, a Franklin School fourthgrader representing the Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington, finished third. Twelve contestants competed after placing in the top 3 in their own club-level spelling bees, hosted by one of four Woman’s Clubs: Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington (in Kearny), Summit Junior Fortnightly, Junior Woman’s Club of Verona and Junior Woman’s Club of Westfield. The top-three finishers were, from l., Keilah Torrillo, first place; NJSFWC Liberty District Chairman and President of the Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington Brandi-Leigh Miller; Saffia Ouali, third place; and Emily Gao, second place.

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utley police have reported yet another diversion burglary. Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo said on Feb. 17, at around 11 a.m., a Mountainview Ave. resident reported that two men came to her home claiming they needed to enter because of a water-

related issue. Once the alleged burglars were allowed inside, one led the victim to her basement and caused her to be distracted by running water, while the accomplice entered the home and stole valuables from the master bedroom, the NPD said. Police described the suspects as follows: • Suspect 1: Tall thin man, approximately 20 to 30, fair

skin with a beard. • Suspect 2: An older, heavyset man in his 50s, with a grey beard. A vehicle believed to have been used in the burglary was a newer-model, silver or grey, 4-door Chevy Silverado pickup. Petracco said Clifton, Bloomfield and Caldwell all had similar incidents recently and he believe the suspects are the same in all the cases.

Chief Strumolo, meanwhile, reminded residents this isn’t the first diversion burglary in the township. “We had a similar diversion burglary on Union Ave. in January, and another on Feb. 2, on Bloomfield Ave,” the chief said. “They are often creative with their need to enter, and add a sense of urgency. Our detectives are investigating with Bloomfield police.” Residents are reminded to

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After car crashes, cops find driver shot BELLEVILLE – n apparent car chase that started in Newark ended in Belleville with a crash and a shooting early this past Thursday, authorities reported. Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Belleville Police Chief Mark Minichini said last Thursday that both jurisdictions were investigating. In a joint press release, Murray and Minichini said during the “pre-dawn hours” on Feb. 16, a single-car crash occurred

at Franklin Ave. and Mill St. in Belleville. They said the vehicle, a red Pontiac, was occupied by five males, one of whom – the 22-year-old male driver – “had a gunshot wound to the head” and, as of Saturday, that individual – who was not identified – had undergone surgery and was listed in critical condition. Two others – a 27-year-old and a 19-year-old – neither identified – are also hospitalized, Murray and Minichini said, but the nature of the in-

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Preliminary investigation disclosed that “the Pontiac was in Newark and followed into Belleville by another vehicle just prior to the crash and shooting.”

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Are we really ready for this? By Karen Zautyk

As reported in the Washington Post, the NeuV “is capable he thing in the photo, of understanding the driver’s which resembles a emotions and developing lunchbox on wheels, is emotions of its own.” a car. A “concept” car. A car The Post continued: “Honda of such a disturbing concept expects the car will ‘grow up’ that it is giving me nightwith its driver and share in his mares (although, to put things or her experiences, prompting in perspective, lots of things the driver to feel the car ‘has -- millennials, bad lobster, a become a good partner and nuclear North Korea, MSNBC thus form a stronger emotion-- give me nightmares). Still, al attachment toward it’.” this is something about which I don’t know about you, but we should all be concerned. I prefer cars that are already The automobile is called the “grown up.” On a long road NeuV (New Electric Utility trip, will the juvenile NeuV Vehicle) and it is the brainwant to sing “99 Bottles of child of Honda, which unBeer [or “bottles of milk” to be veiled it last month at the PC] on the Wall” ad nauseam? Consumer Electronics Show Will it demand frequent bathin Las Vegas. Its alleged selling room stops? And most imporpoint? It has emotions. tant, if it’s not “grown up” how You read that correctly.

will it be able to drive legally in the first place? As for the two of us forming a strong emotional attachment, thanks but no thanks. Imagine where this could lead. Suppose the car gets jealous of another vehicle? Suppose it accuses me of paying too

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WE’VE GOT MAIL To the Editor: The saga of the Belleville Council’s continuing quest to allow developers to build high-density housing has once again run afoul. At the end of the Valentine’s Day township meeting, Mayor Ray Kimble gave a little speech. He said: “Development

much attention to the neighbor’s Corvette? Suppose it decides it does not like being left alone for long periods of time while I’m working or shopping? Suppose every ride home turns into an argument? Suppose it develops a tendency

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toward road rage and starts rear-ending other cars? Suppose it starts using drugs? What cop is going to believe that the aroma of pot is coming from the engine and not the driver? Will Honda provide some sort of professional counseling to deal with such crises? And if the car and I develop irreconcilable differences, would I be able to get out of the lease or sale contract without penalty or having to hire a lawyer? Even if the NeuV and I were to form a blissful, long-term partnership, odds are that eventually I would have to tell it, “Sorry, but I’m trading you in for a newer model.” I already feel guilty.

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is going on all over. Why should we be swayed by a few people who are against it?” First of all, mayor, perhaps you are not paying attention, but the five or six of us who regularly attend meetings has grown to an almost standingroom crowd. Kimble has been mayor for the last decade. Before that, he was the township manager.

Was he sleeping for the past 12 years? Let’s look at the facts. A 102-unit senior citizens housing project was approved in 2000 for the southwest corner of Cortlandt and Joralemon Sts. It was never built. A dozen years ago, an 80-unit rental/retail development was approved for Washington Ave. at Williams St. It is still an empty lot. A 36-unit residential unit was approved

for Rutgers St. Never built. Kimble and the council wrongly sold our School 1 to a developer who was approved to build a 60-unit residential development. The developer backed out of the project and we lost a school and 1.6 acres the Board of Education could use. Instead of crying that people object to the ill-conceived, potentially dangerous 91 Terry St. project, Kimble

and his councilmembers should explain why all these projects never came to fruition. Belleville residents have finally found out that the towns that have the highest density housing have seen their property taxes skyrocket, while developers reap millions and get tax abatements. Vincent J. Frantantoni Belleville

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Salute to parade’s deputy marshals

hen the 44th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off in Harrison on Sunday, March 12, at 2 p.m., it will be led by Grand Marshal Alan Doffont, of Harrison, and Deputy Grand Marshals Kevin McGonigal and Donna McClure, both of Kearny. This week, we profile the two deputies; next week, we’ll profile the grand marshal.

nigal is a lifelong resident of Kearny. He attended St. Cecilia’s Grammar School until fifth-grade and graduated from Washington School. He then went on to Kearny High School, where he played on the soccer and crew teams and worked at the Em-Kay Deli. Photos courtesy Kevin Quinn After graduating in 1979, he McGonigal & McClure went to work driving a truck for Pulaski Foods, as well as started by his immigrant working for Sean McGonigal grandfather Sean McGonigal. Signs, the family business He worked for McGonigal Signs until 1992 and then went to work for IS Furniture, then Panasonic as a painter for five years. After that, he transferred to New York City for the Painters Union Local 1456 at Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village, and then on to ABC TV in 2004, where he currently is employed by ABC, Disney Studios and ESPN. McGonigal’s family, long associated with Irish and Scottish cultural activities, led him to play the bagpipes and drums since 1971, first for the Kearny school system Brigadoon Pipe Band under the direction of Fran Raftery (Past Grand Marshal 1999), then graduating to St. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band. He and his brother Joe played with the Manchester Pipe Band from Connecticut where he attained a higher level of drumming. In that time, he achieved many Brady has 50 years of experience in awards, including winning the representing clients who have suffered East Coast Championship, the injury as a result of others’ negligence. North American ChampionSince 1982 he has been certified by the ship in Maxville, Ont., CanNew Jersey Supreme Court as a civil trial ada, and ultimately winning attorney. The National Board of Trial the Grade 2 World Pipe Band Advocacy has also certified him in a civil Championship drum corps trial advocacy. His practice is concentrated at Scotstoun Showgrounds, on plaintiffs’ personal injury, products liability Glasgow, Scotland, in 1995. and toxic torts. He currently plays with his Reilly has 33 years experience in handling “home band” in Kearny. personal injury claims. She has numerous verMcGonigal has one son, dicts and settlements including a 1.8 million Eamonn, a fourth-generation settlement for a worker injured on the job, piper who also played drums a 6 million verdict on behalf of a bicyclist. in the St. Columcille pipe She is a member of the Million Dollar band – winning the Northeast Advocates Forum and is certified by the New Championship in 1999. Jersey Supreme Court as a civil trial attorney. A circumstance presented *No aspect of of this advertisement has been approved itself for the 1994 World Cup. by the Supreme Court of NJ. A ticket was given up for him from a friend of a friend, EARNY whom he had yet to meet. It was RoseAnn McGuire. In www bbr law com November, he asked McGuire on a date … she accepted … and now 22+ years later, they

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Harrison resident was among 10 men arrested in a prostitution ring in Newark last week, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Members of the Newark

Police Division’s Special Enforcement Bureau (S.E.B.) arrested Victor Santos, 45, of Harrison and nine other men, and charged them with seeking sex for money. Six women – all from

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NAHS helping others Students at North Arlington High School recently sponsored several programs to help members of the community who are experiencing financial hardship. The SADD/Interact clubs provided assistance to St. Rocco’s Church for its annual Holiday Toy Drive and Winter Coat Drive. For these separate events, the SADD/Interact Clubs, at the direction of club advisers Lauren Johnson and Dawn Fuller, visited the

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with Mushmouth for ages 21 and older on Saturday, March 4, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Boystown gym, 499 Belgrove Drive. The $35 admission includes dinner and entertainment. Advance tickets may be purchased at ticketbud.com/events/610bed80dd0f-11e6-841e-f79065ff3abd. ••• The annual Brotherhood Luncheon takes place Wednesday, April 19, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army Kearny Corps, 443 Chestnut St. The event is hosted by VFW Auxiliary Post 1302. ••• St. Stephen’s Seniors, 676 Kearny Ave., meet at 1 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of the month in Hedges Hall. Refreshments are served at noon. Attendees are invited to participate in a 50/50 drawing and bingo. New members are always welcome. For more information, call club president Allan Henderson at 201-991-4771.

ordered through Feb. 24. For more information about ticket sales, contact Brenda Engels at 201-647-5270 or ble1170@yahoo.com. Checks should be made out to “LHS Project Graduation.” ••• AARP Kingsland Lyndhurst Chapter 4866 sponsors a trip to Pigeon Forge and Smokey Mountains, Sunday, April 23 to Saturday, April 29. Trip includes admission to the Titanic Museum, Soul of Motown, America’s Hit Parade and much more. For information, contact Kay Roberts at Kearny 201-438-3611 or Jo Kopycienski The Woman’s Club of Arat 201-998-5824. lington, Evening Membership ••• Department, meets March The Lyndhurst Health 8 at 7 p.m. at the Henrietta Department hosts its annual Benstead Center, 60 Columbia free eye screening Wednesday, Ave. A representative from St. March 1, at 1 p.m. The exam, John’s Soup Kitchen, Newperformed by Dr. John Favetta, ark, will be the speaker. The checks for visual acuity, visual hostesses for the evening are field and glaucoma. Call 201Kathy Stanish, chairwoman, 804-2500 for an appointment. assisted by Joan McCann and ••• Arlene Sheldrick. The public The Lyndhurst Department is welcome. of Parks & Recreation is offer••• ing these upcoming events: Join an instructor from • Take a trip to the TropicaLyndhurst Touch the Music on Saturna Casino in Atlantic City, on The Lyndhurst Police Deday, March 4, at 11 a.m., at the partment and members of the Friday, March 31, from 9 a.m. Kearny Public Library, 318 Lyndhurst public schools will to 6 p.m. A $25 ticket includes Kearny Ave., for an interacthe bus ride as well as a $25 tive presentation of the classic take on the Harlem Wizards play voucher. Reserve a seat on Feb. 26 at the Lyndhurst story “The Nutcracker.” by visiting the Parks DepartHigh School gym. Tip-off is Touch the Music is a ment, 250 Cleveland Ave., or hands-on music program that at 2 p.m. Tickets at the door introduces children of all ages are $12 for students and $15 for call 201-804-2482. • Certified specialist Mary to the world of musical instru- adults. Or, visit www.harlemwizards.com/schedule-tickets Lee Highton conducts an ments with an exploration of Aquasize exercise class at to buy tickets in advance (a words and sounds. fee applies when purchasing the Lyndhurst Community After presenting “The Nuttickets online.) Pool. The class offers a great cracker,” Claudia Lemmerz ••• workout with less stress on introduces the instruments the knees and joints. Benefits The Snow Date 2017 Lyndheard in Tchaikovsky’s ballet include weight loss, muscle hurst High School Project and children have the oppormemory and strengthening of tunity to try some of them out. Graduation Fashion Show is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 28, joints. Classes run for 12 weeks This interactive story and at The Graycliff in Moonachie. on Mondays and Wednesdays music program is open to all Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner at 11 a.m. Call Parks & Rec for children ages 3 to 11. Seating more information. and fashion show starts at 7 is limited, however, and will ••• be first-come, first-served. For p.m. Basket raffles and 50/50s continue throughout the evenLyndhurst Public Library more information on this or ing. patrons are invited to sample other programs, call 201-998Tickets are $65. This is an the Mango Languages online 2666 or visit www.kearnyliadults-only event. language-learning system at brary.org. All tickets purchased for the no cost. More than 40 for••• original date will be honored eign language courses and 16 Kearny High School crew English as a Second Language and additional tickets may be parents sponsor an evening

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The Woman’s Club of Belleville hosts its annual tricky tray at The Chandelier, 340 Franklin Ave., on April 6. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40. For more information and tickets, call Judy Nucci at 973751-2960. ••• The Belleville Health Department has free flu vaccine available for township residents. For an appointment, call 973-450-3394.

(ESL) courses are available. Mango Languages can be accessed through www.lyndhurstlibrary.org. Log in with a valid Lyndhurst library card number. Patrons can access this service from home. For more information, call Library Director Donna Romeo at 201-804-2478, ext. 7, or email romeo@lyndhurst.bccls.org. ••• Our Lady of Mount Carmel Senior Citizens Club sponsors an overnight trip to Dover Downs Hotel and Casino in Dover, Del., March 7-8. Enjoy an authentic Italian threecourse dinner and the entertainment provided by Sean Reilly as he performs in the style of Old Blue Eyes. Participants receive $30 in free slot play as well as a complimentary breakfast at the festival buffet. Approximate cost for double occupancy is $165 per person and $215 for single occupancy. These prices are based on a 35-person minimum and the cost of a bus to and from the hotel. For more information or to sign up for the trip, call trip coordinator Annette Bortone at 201-438-1852.

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Hey, kids, are ghosts real? How big is the sky? Why do dogs chase cats? Want to try and find the answers to these and other perplexing questions? Come to the SOLE Hour at the North Arlington Public Library, 210 Ridge Road, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m., and you’ll get the chance to learn and make decisions together. Be creative, curious and silly. For more information, call the library at 201-955-5640 or email northarlington@bccls. org. Or, contact Steven Delpome at SOLEatHome@gmail. com or 201-654-1507 or www. soleathome.org. ••• The Health Department, in conjunction with St. Barnabas Medical Center, hosts a free skin cancer program

“Know the Skin You’re In” on Thursday, March 9, at 1 p.m., in the Senior Center, rear of the Health Department building, 10 Beaver Ave. Join Nurse Moira Davis, navigator of the melanoma program, for an interactive lecture on the prevention, symptoms and treatment of melanoma. The program is open to surrounding communities, but registration is required. Call the Health Department at 201955-5695. ••• Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 3428 hosts its 12th annual Shrove Tuesday Dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. On the eve of Ash Wednesday, Christians prepare to mark the beginning of Lent. All are invited to celebrate this occasion with the Knights and enjoy a dinner consisting of traditional pancakes and Italian and Polish food (beer, wine and soda included) and a presentation on the history and traditions of this day at the Columbian Club Hall, 194 River Road. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 6 to 12 (no cost for kids younger than 6). Tickets may be purchased at the Queen of Peace Rectory, the Columbian Club Hall or by calling 201-988-0183. Attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable, non-expired food item for the “Food for Families Project.”

Nutley

The Nutley Public Library offers the following February programs: • Wednesday Afternoon Knitters is available Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m. Share your love of knitting and crocheting with both beginning and experienced knitters. Bring your own supplies. • Play Bridge convenes on Tuesdays, Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. No registration required. The Nutley Public Library is located at 93 Booth Drive. Visit nutleypubliclibrary.org for more information.

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soccer fields are posted on the town website.) Asked by resident Joe Toth whether the new turf would be safe for kids to use, Juzmeski said: “There’s been studies on both sides of the aisle. Basically, unless you’re picking up pebbles, it’s safe.” As for wildlife feces, Juzmeski said: “With these type of [turf] fields, you can wash them down and the fecal matter will infiltrate into the stone.” But what most folks wanted to know was how the playing spaces would be divvied up. Scott Millar, a soccer coach who played both Rec soccer and baseball as a youth, said he hoped the two sports could “coexist,” but quickly added, “I do take issue with this design,” on the grounds that, “we’re adding sportspecific fields” for a sport – Little League baseball – whose player numbers, he said, have declined in recent years, to the detriment of soccer. As things are now in Kearny, known as “Soccertown USA,” Millar maintained, “there’s never going to be enough space for kids to play soccer.” But, he added, installing “portable [removable] fences could help create true multipurpose fields” because they would “free up more space for soccer after baseball season.” Kearny Little League President Tom Witt conceded that “our numbers are down, but we’ve continued to maintain 12 teams.” Given the proposed design, “there’s no reason why we can’t get along [with soccer].” But

he pointed out that national Little League rules mandate “permanent fencing” to avoid situations where “a ball hit to right field would just keep rolling and rolling.” “We’re more than happy with this [design],” Witt said. “Most towns would kill to have something like this.” But Bill Galka, who coaches soccer at Kearny High, former KHS soccer standout Stefanee Pace Kivlehan, Thistle President Paul Mullins and Thistle coach Michael Marra all pushed for more attention to be paid to soccer. Galka said: “Harvey Field is overused as it is. And during baseball season, it gets to be a circus.” And when work starts on the Oval, “we’ll be losing the one big field – this is going to be a big issue in the spring for scheduling games.” Plus, he said, “other soccer organizations are coming into town. They’ll be battling each other for time.” Pace and Marra added that soccer is a “year-round” sport. “For the past four years,” Pace said. “Thistle has been paying $6,000 to $7,000 to light up the back part of Harvey Field [for evening soccer].” Mullins asked for lights for the smaller soccer fields at the new Oval. Newly retired KHS athletic director John Millar (Scott’s dad) aimed for a truce between the factions, saying that, “The needs of the community are going to be satisfied with this [design]

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QP wrestlers gain redemption with win at District 11 After losing by a single point in the NJSIAA Non-Public B North sectional finale to DePaul Catholic last week, Queen of Peace head coach Scot Weaver said that his team was looking for some redemption. The Golden Griffins got that redemption Saturday, when they took home the District 11 team championship by four points over state-ranked and once nationallyranked Hanover Park. It’s the same Hanover Park team that defeated the Golden Griffins in a dual match earlier this season. “It was rewarding for the coaches, the parents and the kids,” Weaver said. “We felt like we had a long dark cloud over us. It was very gratifying to beat a Hanover Park team that beat us. We told our kids to control the controlables and don’t look at the rankings or the records or anything.” The Golden Griffins had six wrestlers earn District 11 gold medals. They are: Enrique Sanchez (113 pounds), Matt Armamento (120

pounds), Ray Wetzel (132 pounds), Garrett Beam (145 pounds), Dominic Mainiero (182 pounds) and 220-pounds Keyon Means-Bowman, whose win came as a bit of a surprise. Freshman Will Grater (106 pounds) and sophomore Jacob Cardenas (170 pounds) were runners-up, meaning they also move on to the Region 3 tournament this weekend. And Michael Pillot (160 pounds) defeated Justin Baeza of Kearny, 3-1, to earn a berth in the Region tourney. Jean Carlo San Juan (138 pounds) and Jason Kopich (heavyweight) also won their consolation bouts to move on to the regions. The display of strength enabled the Golden Griffins to defeat Hanover Park, 228 to 224. “Sanchez won in dominating fashion,” Weaver said of the North Arlington native. “He’s looking real good.” Sanchez won by an 11-5 decision over Domenic DiFrancescantonio, the third time Sanchez has see VIEW next page

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From l., Gabe Dos Santos, Lily Durning and Liam Solano ended their indoor track season with Kearny High School by competing at the NJSIAA Group IV state championships.

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t’s not every day that a Kearny High School track and field athlete advances to the overall Group IV championships at the Bennett Center in Toms River. So that’s why it was newsworthy that three Kardinals made it all the way to the Group IV championship meet last Saturday. It honestly didn’t matter what Gabe Dos Santos, Liam Solano and Lily Durning did at the meet. What mattered is that the three of them were there, competing with and against the very best athletes in the state of New Jersey. Solano, the younger brother of former Kearny track standout Kayleigh Solano, competed in the 3,200-meter run.

“I was trying to get under 10:00 (minutes), so I was a little disappointed,” Solano said. “I felt good and I was training well, but I just didn’t do well.” Solano was reminded about being a contender among the very best runners around. “I was so excited about it,” Solano said. “I knew that there was a slim chance of me making it and I did it.” Solano is only a junior, so he has something now to shoot for. “I have something to shoot for next year,” Solano said. “I’m going to try to qualify again and maybe go to the Meet of Champions.” Like his older sister did a few years ago. “I would really look up to her when she competed in high school,” Solano said of his sister. “She was really

good. I caught some of her races in high school. When I was younger, I really didn’t like to go to her races, but I joined track and got involved. It’s just unbelievable that I did this as a junior. I still can’t believe I did it.” Dos Santos just took in the whole aura of the event. “It really was a good experience for me,” Dos Santos said. “I had never been there before, so I wanted to know what the atmosphere was like there.” Like his teammate, Dos Santos was not pleased with his performance. “I could have done better,” Dos Santos said. “Coach told me that he wanted me to come in the top 20 and I did see KEARNY page

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VIEW from defeated the talented Hanover Park lightweight this season. Armamento won his second straight district crown with a pin over Michael Rubin of Hanover Park in 1:52. At a 132 pounds, QP’s Ray Wetzel won a thrilling 4-3 decision over Lou Raimo of Hanover Park with a last second takedown. At 145, Garrett Beam, one of the QP stalwarts for the last three seasons, won the district crown by defeating Justin LeMay of West Morris by a 5-0 score. At 182, Dominic Mainiero, the Nutley native, continued his quest to become a state champion with a dominant technical fall win over Lukasz Glazewski of Kearny, 17-1 in 2:51. “It was a bit of a disappointment when we lost to DePaul,” Mainiero said. “But we made up for it at the districts. They (Hanover Park) beat us in the season and we beat them now. We beat a nationally ranked team and that’s always a positive.”

Weaver said. “And now we beat Hanover Park. It was a big-time performance for our kids. It was a great way to finish the season with style.” Others moving on from District 11 include Brad Murillo of Belleville, who finished third at 145 pounds with a win over Marco Zecca of Hanover Park. At District 9 held at historic Phillipsburg, Matt Daub of Lyndhurst/North Arlington secured a gold medal at 120 pounds, defeated Tyris Mantley of Phillpsburg, 8-4, in the title bout. Teammates Derin Stitzer (145) and Victor Jorge (160) punched their ticket to the Region tourney with wins in Photos by Jim Hague their respective consolation The Queen of Peace Golden Grifﬁns dominated the District 11 with Enrique Sanchez (l.) and Garrett Beam capturing bouts. district gold medals last weekend. At District 10 held at Nutley, the Maroon Raiders finished Mainiero was asked to detler from Kearny.” tournament to remember. He third behind Delbarton and scribe his performance. At 220, Means-Bowman looked like a wrestler instead West Orange, but coach Mike “My coach told me to go pulled off the surprise, winof a football player. It was DiPiano was still voted Coach out and wrestle and that’s ning 3-2 over Daniel Jimenez crazy.” of the Year by his peers. what I did,” Mainiero said. of Hanover Park, essentially All in all, it was an incredAaron Dunn won District 10 “He wanted me to be success- clinching the team title for ible team effort by the Golden gold at 145 pounds with a 2-1 ful.” the Golden Griffins. Griffins. decision over A.J. Lonski of “He looked real good to “He was unbelievable,” “After we lost to DePaul, Delbarton. Nutley teammate me,” Weaver said of Mainiero. Weaver said of Means-Bowwe all got together for a steak Joseph DiPasquale was second “He beat a very tough wresman. “Keyon put together a dinner and put it behind us,” at 152 pounds.

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“I don’t know if I’m going to Clemson or Georgia,” Durnthat. But I just didn’t run well. ing said. “Haley has been a It was not a very good perfor- major influence on my life. mance on what has become a When I was in eighth grade, I very good day.” was there for her at the meets. Dos Santos didn’t even She’s certainly supporting me. know he was able to compete She comes and high jumps in the All Group IV meet. with me, practices with me. I “I didn’t even know,” Dos always wanted to follow in her Santos said. “I was just as footsteps, so this was someshocked as he was. But it felt thing that made me proud. good to be a competitor with It is also a precursor to the the best of the state. It’s some- outdoor season, where my end thing I’m going to remember it goal will be to make it to the for a long time.” Meet of Champions.” Durning qualified for the Kearny head coach Al Perez high jump, much like her older was extremely proud of his sister Haley did a few years athletes. ago. “It was a great accomplish“I’m very happy about getment for all three of them,” ting there,” Durning said. “It Perez said. “They worked was definitely surprising to hard all season, working every me as well. When I made it, I week and improving every knew it would take everything week. It’s very rewarding from I had.” a coaching standpoint to see Durning said that she also your kids succeed in a field had a sense of awe when she that’s so competitive. For them entered the Bennett Center. to get the chance to compete “To see all the great athletes at a high level and compete there was amazing,” Durning against the best of the best in said. “And to think, I was right the state is amazing.” there as one of them, worthy Perez said that he had a simto be there with them.” ple message for his athletes. The meet came on the “I told them to just got out same weekend that Durning there and compete,” Perez received her acceptance from said. “That they should just Clemson University, where enjoy the moment. That’s her sister attends. what they did.” KEARNY from

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against Lyndhurst¸ scoring 10 points and added seven against Hasbrouck Heights. But the 31 points outburst against Saddle Brook came completely out of left field. “I think it’s part of the maturation process,” D’Andrea said. “I think he’s been aggressive going to the hole. I don’t think he’s going to become a player like David Rivers, but we threw him into the fire and he’s been on point.” D’Andrea likes Ricci’s playing style. “He sees the court well,” D’Andrea said. “He can make plays. I knew it was going to be a matter of time before he broke through. It was also a matter of confidence. He’s also turned into a good free throw shooter. He had three 3’s (3-point baskets) in that game and I don’t think he had three all year. I just wish there was more of a season left for him.” Needless to say, Ricci was a little taken aback by exceeding his career best by 20 points. “I was shocked,” Ricci said. “I was not used to the moment. But this helps my con-

fidence a great deal. I know I’m not going to play much more basketball in my life, so this made me feel real good. It makes me relieved to know that I could do it. Before, I was just a playmaker. Now I turned into a scorer.” Ricci was asked if he can handle the limelight, albeit as brief as it is. “Yeah, I like it,” Ricci said. “Passing the ball is my bread and butter since I started playing seriously in eighth grade. I always dreamed of something like this.” “It was good for him,” D’Andrea said. “He created a lasting memory. When he’s old and gray, he’s going to remember the night he put up 31 on Saddle Brook. He has that forever. He’s such a good kid that he makes it easy to root for him.” D’Andrea was asked if he could have predicted Ricci’s night to remember. “Did I see this coming?” D’Andrea repeated. “Absolutely not. He just got hot at the right time and it was refreshing to see it.”

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Ricci said that he was glad he chose basketball in grammar school. “I wanted to do something with my friends,” Ricci said. “I tried basketball and I liked it. I realized that basketball was my speed mentally and physically.”

Ricci knows that there are only two games left in his high school career, a regular season contest against St. Mary’s of Rutherford and the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I playoff game against People’s Prep next week. “I know we haven’t had the

kind of season that we hoped we would have,” Ricci said. “But I feel like I have a lot of good basketball in front of me.” But nothing will compare to that miraculous and stupendous night against Saddle Brook.

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NORTH ARLINGTON: Don’t miss this great one family Ranch Style Home! 3 Bedrooms! Eat-Kitchen and Formal Dining Room! Hardwood Floors! Finished Basement with Family Room! New Gas Hot Air Heating System! Newer Timberline Roof! Private Driveway and Built-in Garage! Large 48’ by 106’ Property with large back yard! Close to Schools, Shopping and ALL Transportation! Asking $309,900

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KEARNY: Don’t miss this Great One Family Home in one of the most desirable sections of town! This large custom built in 1963 home boasts 4 bedrooms plus! 3 Full and 1 Half Baths! Hardwood Floors! Large 1st floor Living Room with Fireplace! Master Bedroom with private full bath! 2nd Floor has 2 Large Bedrooms and large family room! Bonus room and plenty of storage! Gas Hot Water Baseboard Heating system! Security System! Central A/C! Semi-Finished Basement with 1/2 Bath! Large 48’ x 120’ property with great backyard! Extra Large 2 Car attached garage! Asking $359,900

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KEARNY: Don’t miss this One Family Colonial Style Home boasting 2 LARGE Bedrooms, one with separate Sitting Area! 1 full and 1 half baths! Hardwood Floors! Large eat-in Kitchen with sliders to yard! Formal Dining Room with wood Burning Stove! Great Full Finished Basement Family Room! Shared Driveway! Close to schools, shopping and ALL transportation! Asking $239,500

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KEARNY: Location! Location! Location! Beautiful and Well Maintained One Family Home in desirable Manor Section. Hardwood Floors Throughout! All Large Rooms! 4 Bedrooms! 3 Full Baths! Living Room with Fireplace! Formal Dining Room! New Windows! New Timberline Roof and Siding! Full Finished Basement with Family Room, Office and Full Bath! Full Finished Attic with Bedroom and Office! Great Deck off Living Room!(handicapped accessible if needed) Large 50’ by 100’ Lot! Long Driveway and 2 Car Detached Garage! Close to Schools, Shopping and ALL Transportation! Just Steps away from NY Buses! A Must See Home! $429,900

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Bloomfield - 2 Family - 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 $269,900

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North Arlington- 1 Family -Beautiful Ranch w/ 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Living Rm w/ Fireplace, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen w/ Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite & Double Doors Leading to Patio. Attached 2 Car Garage w/ Additional 10+ Parking in Rear. Backyard w/ Newer Pave Patio & Inground Heated Pool. Full Finished Basement w/ Rec Rm, Summer Kitchen, 2 Finished Rms & Full Bath. Loft Area w/ High Ceilings & Skylights. Central Air. Asking $744,000

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Lyndhurst - 1 Family - 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 $289,900

Kearny - Heather Glenn Condo - Second floor Condo w/ 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Modern Bath, Laundry & Parking for 1 car. Balcony off Living Rm. Asking $185,000

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Harrison - 3 Family - Apartments on 1st & 2nd Floor w/ Living Rm, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen & Bath. 3rd Floor w/ Living Rm, Bedroom, Kitchen & Bath. Thermal Windows & Small Paved Yard. Short Walk to Path Train. All Apartments Fully Rented. Asking $449,000

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Kearny - 1 Family - 1st Floor Has Foyer, Living Rm w/ Front Porch, Full Dining Rm, Den & Eat in Kitchen. 2nd Floor Has 3 Bedrooms & Ceramic Tiled Bathroom. Finished Walk Up Attic. Full Semi-Finished Basement & Detached 1 Car Garage. Wood Floors & Oil Heat (Tank in Ground). Asking $217,500

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UNDER CONTRACT 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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Kearny - 1 Family - 1st Floor w/ Foyer, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Large Eat in Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms, Ceramic Tile Bath & Den. 2nd Floor w/ Living Rm/ Dining Rm Combo, Bedroom, Modern Eat in Kitchen, Ceramic Tile Bath, Den & 2 Additional Rooms on 3rd Floor. Fire Damage on 3rd Floor & Water Damage inside. Great Potential. Asking $299,900

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Bloomfield - 1 Family - 1st Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen & Sun Room. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms & Bath. Walk-up Attic on 3rd Floor. Full Partially Finished Basement. Private Driveway & Detached Garage. Centrally Located. Asking $179,900

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Lyndhurst - 1 Family - Colonial w/ 1st Floor Master Bedroom, Large Kitchen, Dining Rm, Living Rm, Bath & Entrance Foyer. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms & Ceramic Tile Bath. Hardwood Flooring, Steam Heat & Private Yard. One Block from Ridge Road. Asking $315,000

Kearny - Well Kept Single Family - First Floor w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Full Bath. Second Floor w/ 3 Bedrooms & Full Bath. Finished Attic & Central Air. Finished Basement w/ Office Space, Laundry Rm & Bath. All Remodeled in 1999. New Roof, New Electric, New Hardwood Floors, New Siding & New Garage. Asking $335,000

KEARNY: Don’t miss this Beautiful One Family Center Hall Colonial Style Home in Manor Section! All Large Rooms! This Custom Built Home features 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full and 2 Half Baths! Hardwood Floors Throughout! Central A/C! Great Screened in room overlooking private back yard! Full Finished Basement with walk-out to yard! Large 50’ x 100’ lot with plenty of parking space! A must see home!! $399,900

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Nutley - 1 Family - Large Colonial. 1st Floor w/Open Front Porch, Entrance Foyer, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Modern Eat in Kitchen & Half Bath. 2nd Floor w/ 3 Good Size Bedrooms, Den & Classic Bath w/ Tub. Walk Up Finished Attic w/ Full Bath. Full Open Unfinished Basement & Large Private Yard. Parking for 2 Cars at Street Level. Asking $352,000

NORTH ARLINGTON: Don’t miss this great Expanded Cape Cod style home in desirable section of North Arlington! This extremely well maintained home located on a quiet dead end block boasts 3 Bedrooms! 2 Full Updated Baths! Hardwood Floors! Ceramic Tile Floors! Full Finished Basement with Family Room and Separate Laundry Room! Updated 200A Electric! Security System! Newer Furnace and Water Heater! Newer Central A/C! Newer Timberline Roof! Newer windows! Great 2 Level Back Yard with patio for entertaining! Long driveway for plenty of parking space! Close to Schools, Shopping and ALL Transportation! A MUST SEE HOME that is absolutely move-in ready!! Asking $359,950

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KEARNY: Don’t Miss This Great Two Family Home in Kearny! This Extremely Well Maintained and Updated Home Boasts 5 Bedrooms! 2 Full and 1 Half Bath! Hardwood Floors Throughout! Beautifully Finished Basement Family Room with 1/2 Bath! Long Driveway for plenty of parking! New Timberline Roof! New 2 Zone Gas Heating System and Hot Water Heater! Newer Windows! Updated Electric! Check out this beautiful private back yard with Deck and above ground pool! Close to Schools, Shopping and ALL transportation! A MUST SEE HOME! Listed at only $409,900

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Joe’s sister, Florence Peden Otto, bought one of the new homes on the block and lived there until her death in 2010 at the age of 90. Another sister, Elizabeth Peden Rogers, a past president of the Kearny American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, died last year. She was 97. As the 75th anniversary of Joe’s death nears, The Observer felt it would be appropriate to recount some details about him, with help from archives and information provided by family members, family friends and others. Joe was assigned to the USS Langley (CV-1/AV3), which had served as the Navy’s first aircraft carrier and first turboelectric-powered ship until 1937 when she was converted to a seaplane tender and dispatched to the Pacific Fleet in the Philippines when war broke out, according to Wikipedia. The ship sailed to the Dutch East Indies, and then to Australia, arriving in Darwin Jan. 1, 1942, where it became part of the AmericanBritish-Dutch-Australian Command. In that role, Langley initially ran anti-Japanese submarine patrols and was then detailed to pick up and transport Allied aircraft – 32 P-40 fighters of the Far East Air Force’s 13th Pursuit Squadron – to Southeast Asia. On Feb. 27, 1942, Langley and a second ship left their convoy to deliver the planes to Tjilatjap, Java. As Langley rendezvoused with destroyers Whipple and Edsall, the three vessels were attacked by 16 enemy Mitsubishi G4M “Betty” bombers. By maneuvering, Langley managed to avoid two bombing passes but, the third time around, the ship took five hits that killed 16 crewmen, set fire to its topside, impaired its steering and flooded the engine room, leaving it dead in the

Photo courtesy Bob Rogers

Seaman 1st Class Joseph Peden Jr. and a model boat he built as a child.

water with a 10-degree list to port. Orders were given to abandon ship and the two destroyers scuttled her to ensure she didn’t fall into enemy hands. Crew members, including Joe, were in the process of being transferred from the destroyers to the USS Pecos (AO-6), a fuel transport ship, off Christmas Island, when enemy planes attacked. That attack was repulsed and the transfer was completed. However, in the afternoon of March 1, Japanese planes from a nearby carrier struck the Pecos several times, ultimately sinking her, even as its Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Lawrence J. McPeake valiantly tried to defend the ship with a deckmounted .50-caliber machine gun as enemy planes strafed survivors in the sea. He was later reported lost at sea. Destroyer Whipple raced to the scene and picked up more than 200 survivors. Joe was not one of them. A telegraph dated March 14, 1942, from Rear Adm. Randall Jacobs, Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, informed the Peden family that Joe, listed as Seaman 1st Class, was missing in action. “The [Navy] Department appreciates your great anxiety and will furnish you further information promptly when received,” it said. But it wasn’t until

April 2, 1943, that word arrived that Joe was “a member of the crew and serving aboard the USS Langley when that vessel was lost as a result of enemy action on March 1, 1942.” Given that there has been presented “no acceptable proof” of death and that “the list of prisoners made available by the Japanese through the medium of the International Red Cross has so far failed to include the name(s) of any the personnel attached to the USS Langley,” Joe will be “continued in a missing status,” the Navy added. On April 17, Sarah Peden – apparently having obtained additional information – wrote back, saying: “Yes, we have all hope [Joe] is safe some place. Joseph survived his ship and also the sinking of the Pecos and was on the raft. I could not give up hope those boys are someplace ….” How did Joe’s mother learn what happened after her son left the Langley? Especially since it wasn’t until December 1945 – three months after the war ended – that the Navy informed the Pedens that the Langley’s survivors, including Joe, were transferred to the Pecos, which was soon after sunk by enemy bombers, and that the Whipple responded to Pecos’ distress signal, picked up more than 200 see PEDEN page

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obituaries@theobserver.com Florence G. Leonard Florence G. Leonard (nee Ness) died Feb. 15. She was 98. Born in Newark, she lived in Kearny before moving to North Arlington in 1950. She and her late husband John also maintained a home in Bay Head. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny, where there was also a service. Interment was in George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Florence was a retired assistant branch manager at National Community Bank.

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The wife of the late John Leonard, she is survived by her children and their spouses, Glenn Leonard (Susan), Judy Cheval (Bill), Jack Leonard (Niki) and Janice Duff (George). The sister of John “Jack” Ness, she is also survived by her grandchildren Tracey, Glenn Jr., Brian, Nolan, Courtney, Will and Lindsay – along with six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Shriners Hospital.

Charles Bubenas Sr. Charles Bubenas Sr., of East

Newark, died at Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, on Tuesday, Feb. 14. He was 92. The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. A funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearny, at 11 a.m. Friends may call on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 9:45 a.m. Interment will take place in Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial

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awarded the Purple Heart for making the ultimate sacrifice. An Observer news story about the Peden plaque dedication published April 8, 1954, references the Pecos bombing and says that Joe and other sailors made their way to a raft and eventually spotted a ship (evidently the Whipple) heading toward them. Instead of waiting, two of the sailors jumped into the water and began swimming to the ship while Joe and the others remained. “One of the sailors, a resident of West Orange, told Peden’s parents of the incident after his discharge …,” the story said. Sally Rogers Petito, a former Kearny resident and now a Verona resident – and Peden’s niece, who recalls attending the plaque dedication as a child, said: “I heard stories afterward, about this sailor coming to the house in Kearny to explain what happened to my uncle. He took the men outside to tell the story.” Kearny’s Lewis Battista said his uncle Carl and grandmother Michalina were invited by Sarah Peden to hear the sailor’s story which he remembers being told as a kid. None of the surviving Peden family members reached by The Observer could identify the West Orange sailor but one possibility has surfaced. Joe Fagan, the West Orange town historian, suggested that the late Henry J. Restorff of West Orange – a WWII Navy veteran and 2002 recipient of the N.J. Distinguished Service Medal – was a good candidate. A program from the dedication of a West Orange Honor Roll monument to veterans – living and dead – on Memorial Day 1944 mentions that Restorff “was a fireman [technically, Engineman 2nd Class] aboard the Langley when that aircraft tender went down off Java. A short time later, he spent six hours in the dark waters of the Indian Ocean when

the Navy tanker Pecos slipped below the waves.” It’s very likely, said Fagan, that Restorff was the man who returned stateside to look up the Pedens because it was rare for servicemen and women from the same town to be assigned to the same boat. What prompted Joe to go the Navy route? Sally Petito recalls hearing that from an early age, Joe, “wanted to be a sailor.” And Bob Rogers, a nephew now living in a suburb of Jacksonville, Fla., echoed that, noting that as a kid Joe clearly had a thing for ships. “My mom (Elizabeth Peden Rogers) would tell me stories about uncle Joe and the fellow coming over from West Orange,” he said. “And I remember when she was in her 90s – she was living in Spring Lake – she was holding a little wooden model warship, maybe six inches long, 3-masted, and it was a little rickety, and she said, ‘My brother Joe made this when he was 11.’ “For some reason, she’d had it all this time. ‘And now,’ she told me, ‘I want you to fix it.’ And I did, even frying the matchsticks – part of the masts – in a pan to darken them.” Then, so fascinated by his uncle’s adventures at sea, he put in a request for Joe’s military records. “Months went by and finally, one day, a thick brown envelope came in the mail with all the records,” Rogers recalled. “I must have spent 40 minutes going through everything. They had Joe’s hand-written application for enlistment. Then suddenly, it dawned on me that that very day was the anniversary date of the day he enlisted. I started getting chills.” He read his uncle’s Purple Heart citation and the sailor’s account of enemy planes strafing survivors in the sea following the attack on the Pecos. “For me,” he said, “that was a kind of closure.”

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16,495

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18,995

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2016 CHEVROLET

EQUINOX LT

19,993

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21,993

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31,995

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37,995

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