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GAZING AT THE SUN By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

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Who says the eclipse viewing party at Lincoln School last week was just for kids? Kearny’s Superintendent of Schools Patte Blood (l.) got a lesson on how to look at the sun from science teacher Jess McMasters. Blood was among 200+ adults and kids who came to the party McMasters co-organized.

laine McCarthy and Jess McMasters have been friends for a long time. Many years ago, they were a dynamic team at St. Cecilia (Grammar) School. And after Saints closed in 2002, they’d go on to Lincoln School, Kearny, together. And all these years later, they’re still the best of friends and they’re still doing great things with their students. So it should really come as no surprise the two dear friends together put on an eclipse-viewing party at Lincoln School on Monday, Aug. 21. And their initial goal of getting around 100 people to attend — they doubled that. “We were really hoping for about 100 people and we had (eclipse) glasses for 100 people,” McMasters said. “Look around. We definitely doubled that. We ran out of glasses!” Running out of glasses might have been the best thing for the event, too, McMasters says. “The one thing that did was it allowed people to share,” McMasters said of the 100 eclipse glasses. It was so awesome to see people passing around the glasses, taking turns, sharing. It was beyond anything we thought could happen.” See PARTY, Page 21

Lyndhurst prepares for centennial celebration By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com LYNDHURST – he Township of Lyndhurst has its collective eye focused on marshaling forces for a Saturday, Sept. 30, parade to celebrate its 100-year anniversary celebration. Ceremonies for the one-day event will begin at 11 a.m. at a reviewing stand at the entrance to the Municipal Building, 367 Valley Brook Ave.,

as marchers prepare to step off at high noon. Centennial Committee member Evelyn Pezzolla said the line of march will take participants east on Valley Brook, north on Ridge Road, west onto Second Ave., south to Stuyvesant Ave., east to Valley Brook and ending at Town Hall. A float, with a replica of the historic Little Red Schoolhouse, will be furnished by the Lyndhurst Historical Society for the parade, according

to Scott Ackerson, president of the society. “We have requested the Lyndhurst High School band to participate in the parade,” said Pezzolla, “but we haven’t heard back from them yet.” Once the parade is over, marchers and the public are invited to congregate at Town Hall Park where food trucks, a beer garden and live music – being lined up by committee member Ron Garafola – will set up. There may also be booths set up by

a variety of civic, fraternal, cultural and/or religious organizations. Any marching bands and/or organizations looking to be part of the parade are asked to reach out to Pezzolla at 201-394-7947 by Sept. 15. “Anyone interested in putting antique cars into the parade should also contact me,” Pezzolla said. Similarly, any food vendors and/or nonprofit groups desiring a space in See 100th, Page 21

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The calendar may indicate it’s still summer during the first few weeks of September, but at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Stephen’s, Kearny, things will be in full swing as the church opens its doors for a visit from Cardinal Joseph Tobin, the new archbishop of Newark, and the clergy and parishioners from the entire West Hudson Deanery. A few days later, the parish will pause to remember the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks with a remembrance Mass. It all begins Thursday, Sept. 7, when Cardinal Tobin makes his first visit to a Kearny parish. In truth, he’s coming to Kearny to visit the entire Deanery, which encompasses all six Catholic Churches of Harrison, East Newark and Kearny. St. Stephen’s was chosen to be the site for the Mass, presumably, because it can accommodate a large number of worshippers. The pastor of Saint Stephen’s, and the dean, the Very Rev. Joseph A. Mancini, in a recent email to the other pastors said: “We may be one of the smallest deaneries parishwise, but we want to have the largest attendance!” There are 26 deaneries in the Archdiocese of Newark and Cardinal Tobin began his visit to the deaneries earlier this year and finished about half around June. The visit to the West Hudson deanery will be the first one of the fall cycle. So just why is Cardinal Tobin making the rounds around the archdiocese? “He wants to get out to meet the priests and the

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people using the deaneries,” Father Joe said. “The idea is to host one evening in each deanery, starting with a dinner for the Cardinal and the priests where the Cardinal can meet the priests, listen to them and hear their ideas, hopes and concerns. Then Mass at 7:30 p.m. and then a town hall-like discussion after Mass where the parishioners can meet the Cardinal. “He wants to hear the hopes, dreams, fears of the people. He makes it clear he has no agenda. He comes to listen first.” The local deanery here is special and unique for many reasons. Diversity is one of the main reasons, and as such, Father Joe says that while Mass will be celebrated primarily in English, the Prayers of the Faithful (think: “Lord, hear our prayer”) will be offered in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Polish, the four most-spoken languages in the area. And, the offertory hymn (the hymn at the presentation of the Gifts), “Pescador de Hombres,” will be sung in each of the four languages.

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“Though Bob (Maidhof, St. Stephen’s music director) will lead most of the music, we invited the other parishes to send a singer, maybe an organist, to join St. Stephen’s music ministry for the song.” Now for those who know Father Joe personally, you know there are very few priests, if any, who know how to put on a liturgical celebration quite the way he does. But because Sept. 7 is just a regular, ordinary Mass celebration — and not a Sunday Mass or feast day — he decided to keep the liturgy more simple. As such, there won’t be a brass section or percussion section, as he often assembles for Mass. But that’s perfectly fine, he says, partly because of Cardinal Tobin’s preference for simplicity. Still, expect a tremendous “celebration.” And, take note — there will not be a collection at the Mass. “Nope, no collection at this Mass,” he said. “We want people to come, celebrate, and enjoy the evening. No pressures of a collection.”

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Remember — this night is open to all. You don’t even have to be Catholic to attend. Father Joe has one major wish from the night. “We’re hoping for big attendance. Having a Cardinal as the archbishop of Newark is something that no one ever thought possible, given the proximity of Newark to New York and Philadelphia which have, historically, had a Cardinal-Archbishop. This is a big deal for Newark and Cardinal Tobin has already proven himself to be a true pastor - one who listens to everyone,” he said. And given there are two major archdiocesan agencies in Kearny — the Redemptoris Mater seminary on Passaic Ave. and the Archdiocesan Youth Retreat Center on Belgrove Drive — attendance should be immense. “We’re expecting the seminarians from Redemptoris Mater will be here so the visit of the Cardinal also gives us hope in the future of the priesthood,” Father Joe said. And knowing how Father Joe does things, there’s no reason why attendance won’t be the best of 26 total deaneries in the entire archdiocese.

Sept. 11, 2001 remembered Four days after the Cardinal’s visit, on Monday, Sept. 11, St. Stephen’s will once again host a Mass of Remembrance to mark the 16th anniversary of the terror attacks on New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pa., at 7:30 p.m. in the church. We asked Father Joe why it’s important to have a remembrance Mass each year — and without hesitation, he See TOBIN, Page 21

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Clark Thread poised for redevelopment By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com EAST NEWARK – A decade after it designated a redeveloper to convert the old Clark Thread mill on Passaic Ave. to apartments, East Newark is moving close to actually seeing the prospect of closing the deal for the largest property in the borough. On Aug. 21, the borough Planning Board recommended certain zoning amendments to the proposed redevelopment plan with East Newark Town Center (ENTC), the redeveloper. And, immediately after, the mayor and Borough Council ratified those amendments. Neil Marotta, the borough counsel, said the changes “incorporate terms of the legal settlement” entered into with ENTC and subsequently adopted by borough ordinance in February. These issues were points of contention between the parties during what has stretched into several years of on-again, off-again negotiations on how the old factory should be reshaped. During that period, the borough engaged special counsel Anne S. Babineau of the Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer law firm in Woodbridge to assist in the talks. These are the changes to the redevelopment plan for the project: • The minimum average dwelling unit size in the socalled “Thread Mill District” will be 1,200 square feet, not 1,500. • Regarding possible commercial uses that may be

part of the overall project, “Restaurants shall provide a minimum of one [parking] space for each three seats.” • The borough Planning Board shall control the required amount of parking in any building or surface lot anywhere within the project area. Site plan approval for the project “shall be conditioned on the requirement that there is sufficient parking provided on site…” • An application to the Planning Board for amended site plan approval for any requested reduction in required parking may be considered after construction has begun on any phase after the initial phase has resulted in occupancy. • The redeveloper may install a “green roof … in lieu of recreation” and, further, “If a parking garage does not contain hard surface recreational uses on the rooftop, then at least 80% of the rooftop area shall be landscaped with natural vegetative material with functioning irrigation systems.” • Professional offices for doctors, lawyers and engineers are permitted while other commercial uses “must be approved by the Planning Board,” which may limit hours of operation and “noise generation.” Hotels and senior day care are prohibited. • Self-storage facilities are allowed, “provided that they are accessed from the interior of the complex and are limited to vehicles with no more than two axles and are open to the public a maximum of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and a

maximum of noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.” • “Work-live units” are permitted and are to be “regulated by the fire sub-code official of the borough.” • Structural or underground off-street parking is allowed, “provided, however, that surface parking is permitted.” • Private recreation facilities and areas including pools, landscaped yards and decks,

along with active recreation uses such as gymnasiums and exercise rooms, are permitted and “may be located on the roof of any building.” • Community rooms are “to be included in locations to be determined by the redeveloper.” • The owner of the ENTC property “shall establish, operate and maintain a shuttle [jitney] service to provide the

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Belleville BOE member Vellon dead at 60 By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com BELLEVILLE — Ralph Vellon certainly took his civic responsibilities seriously. As a member and officer of the Belleville Board of Education, he served on its policy and finance committees and he put in the time to offer his valuable insight. His even-handedness was

evidenced when architects and bond counsel outlined a proposed $48.5 million referendum and the soft-spoken Vellon said he recognized the need for infrastructure improvements but also the financial hardships on local taxpayers. Now, as the board draws closer to putting that proposal on the ballot, Vellon’s guidance will be absent. And the youngsters he

helped coach on local Rec teams will no longer have Vellon to instruct them. That’s because Vellon died suddenly Aug. 21 at the age of 60. When his fellow school trustees next convene on Aug. 30 for a follow-up discussion on the referendum, only his nameplate will be visible, along with a white rose as a memorial. “Ralph was a dedicated

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member of the community,” said Richard Tomko, superintendent of schools for the Belleville school district. “He was the board’s vice president and he had filed petitions to run again,” Tomko added. Vellon’s 3-year term was to expire this year. The board election is in November. By state law, the Belleville BOE can appoint an interim replacement by majority vote of the remaining board members who would serve until the BOE reorganizes in January. Should the board fail to act within 65 days of the time the vacancy occurred, the Essex County superintendent of schools would appoint someone to the seat. For the relatively short time he was involved with the board, Vellon “put in a lot of initiatives,” Tomko said. “As the person in charge of the finance committee, he played an integral part in the state CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report) in seeing that we policed ourselves accordingly.” Additionally, Vellon – who was the COO for Health Plus Surgery Center in Saddle Brook and Dynamic Surgery in Hackensack and a member of AORN (Association of perioperative Registered Nurses) – brought his specialized knowledge to bear on the district’s health-related concerns, Tomko said. As examples, Tomko mentioned the role played by the trustee in ensuring the district beefed up its nurs-

ing staff coverage along with advocating the adoption of “a lot of policies on mental health issues.” And there was the effort he put into learning all he could about the proposed referendum – one of the topics Tomko said he and Vellon discussed on Aug. 16 – the last time they spoke. “I remember he was very impressed at our ability to get nearly 50% state funding [of bonding debt] for the referendum,” Tomko said, while, at the same time, the trustee’s hope was “to keep those improvement projects as affordable as possible.” Additional testimonials came from Belleville BOE member Tom Grolimond, who called Vellon “one of the more honorable people I’ve dealt with on the board. He didn’t know the word ‘no’ – he was always there for you.” Aside from the time he put into making sure that Belleville students’ health and safety needs were being secured, Vellon was also busy looking after kids at play, Grolimond noted. This he did, since 2006, as a volunteer with the Belleville Recreation Department, having coached girls’ softball, T-ball, boys’ and girls’ basketball and flag football. A measure of the man’s reputation in the Belleville community was taken in 2015 when a fire struck the Vellon family home, rendering it temporarily uninhabitable and, according to Tomko, the then-BHS senior class, guided by faculty member Joseph Sheridan, undertook a fundraising campaign on the family’s behalf – which, Tomko said, the family later donated back to the school system. “His death leaves a void in our township that will never be filled,” Grolimond said. “My heart goes out to his wife and children.” A native of Puerto Rico, Vellon lived in Passaic before moving to Belleville 22 years ago. A Navy veteran, Vellon was a member of American Legion Post 105 in Belleville. He was buried in Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield, following a funeral service Aug. 25 at the S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Nutley.

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KPD: Carjacker no match for 75-year-old A

KEARNY – t 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, Sgt. Chris Levchak and Officers Chris Medina, Chris Manolis and Andre Fernandes responded to a report of an assault in progress at Brighton Ave. and Afton St. and arrived to find a man lying in the middle of the avenue “rambling incoherently.” Because of that, and a laceration on his wrist, Kearny EMS was summoned. So what was going on? Police said the officers were approached by a 75-year-old Kearny man who told them he had been backing his car out of his driveway when the man in the street got into the passenger side, demanded to be taken to a hospital, threatened to kill him and then tried to take the keys from the ignition. Somehow [we don’t know how] the driver managed to get the man — identified as Ranulfo Almeida, 35, of Kearny — out of the vehicle and called 911. Almeida was arrested, but given his injury [we don’t know how his wrist got cut], he was taken to St, Michael’s Medical Center, Newark, treated and released — into police custody. Almeida was brought to KPD headquarters and charged with carjacking and making terroristic threats. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following: Aug. 19 Officer Michael Gontarczuk, on patrol near Midland Ave. and Chestnut St. at 2:45 a.m., came upon a 2008 Nissan Altima, reportedly with its engine running, one wheel on the sidewalk, music blaring at “an ear-deafening volume” and — despite the din — Terrell Townes, 32, of Orange, sound asleep in the driver’s seat. After banging on the windows, the officer was eventually able to awaken him. Asked for his vehicle documents, Townes reportedly produced a Social Security card. [Perhaps Nissans are eligible for SocSec benefits. We shall have to look into that.] Following field sobri-

ety tests and a Alcotest at HQ , Townes was charged with DWI, DWI in a school zone and driving while suspended, He also got a summons for parking on the sidewalk. ••• At 1 p.m., Officer Sean Wilson, responded to a report of an assault near Walmart and, at Harrison and Greenfield Aves., observed a male beating a female, police said. When Wilson interceded, the alleged assailant — Nasir Newsome, 21, of Newark — pushed the officer in the chest and tried to run, police said. Wilson managed to cuff him, but Newsome reportedly fought attempts to get him into the patrol car. Back-up arrived and put him in the vehicle, but police said he then complained of a medical condition and was taken to Jersey City Medical Center. The victim, a 20-year-old East Orange woman who reportedly suffered facial injuries and chest pains, was taken to East Orange Medical Center. After his visit to JCMC, Newsome was headed for the Hudson County Jail on a no-bail Newark warrant for making terroristic threats and on Kearny charges of assault on the woman, aggravated assault on a police officer and resisting arrest. ••• Units were called to the 500 block of Chestnut St. at 11:20 p.m. on a report that an apparently intoxicated man had tried to break into a residence through the back door. Officers Medina, Fernandes and Rich Pawlowski obtained a description of the suspect and soon apprehended Derek Gaters, 28, of North Arlington, who was identified by the homeowner, police said. Gaters was arrested on a charge of criminal attempted burglary and on a $1,500 fullbail motor vehicle warrant from Clifton. Aug. 21 Officers Medina and Gontarczuk responded to a 1:30 a.m. report of a malefemale disturbance in the area of Quincy Ave. and Elm St. and encountered the woman, who said a male acquaintance

had taken her cell phone and fled. About a block away, they found Hugo Ramirez, 30, of Perth Amboy, who did relinquish the phone, police reported. He was arrested anyway — on a no-bail contempt warrant from the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office, which was notified to come and fetch him from KPD HQ. ••• A report of yet another snoozing driver, this one slumped over the wheel

of a 2013 Toyota at 3:15 a.m., brought Officer Derek Hemphill to Belgrove Drive and Bergen Ave., where the stillrunning car was parked on the sidewalk, police said. With Officer Medina a back-up, FSTs were conducted. An Alcotest was then administered at HQ , and Jorge Minano, 46, of Harrison, was booked for DWI, DWI in a school zone, reckless driving and driving on the sidewalk. – Karen Zautyk

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‘On 9/11, I was blessed to get out alive’ By James Calautti Special to The Observer

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day, I would have morning coffee in the plaza between the buildings, looking up at those magnificent towers and feeling blessed to work in the most amazing environment I could imagine. On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, I made a fateful decision to arrive at work early. I had a project I really wanted to get finished, but it was sitting on my desk undone from Monday night. It was that decision that put me at Ground Zero of the worst attack on American soil. What started as a beautiful day was suddenly turned into a nightmare at 8:47 a.m. When the first plane hit, I thought it was an earthquake. The building shook so violently and swayed over so far I thought we were going to topple right then and there. But then everything went silent. A thousand thoughts raced through my head as to what had just happened. It didn’t matter: my supervisor, who was there for the first bombing in 1993 yelled: “Come on, let’s go!” I snapped back to reality, and headed for the stairwell as we had drilled for many times. The orderly conduct of the other

Port Authority employees and the directions of the building managers were very reassuring. Unfortunately, many of those around me had also been through this before in 1993. We headed down the stairwell and a slightly lighthearted attitude took over. Everyone was very helpful to each other. Those who seemed to be taking it worse than others were comforted and pushed ahead. We even had a blind woman in our midst. I was quite surprised by the lack of smoke and how well the emergency lighting worked. I guess the lessons from the last bombing were well learned. Our progress was rather slow, though, and considering our situation, anything less than an all-out sprint was unacceptable — and dangerous. Many times, we had to make room for the wounded being helped down. I saw some people who were severely burned. We also had to stop often to make room for the firefighters to get past us on their way up. That is something that will See TOWERS, Page 22

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NEWS IN BRIEF Karcic appointed to NA Council He campaigned unsuccessfully for it in 2016. But the premature departure of a sitting member of the municipal governing body produced an opportunity. And, Tuesday, Aug. 22, Mario Karcic was rewarded for his patience when the North Arlington Borough Council voted to appoint him to fill the vacancy created by the Aug. 10 resignation of Kerry Hamilton. The vote was unanimous, with Councilman Mark Yampaglia absent. Action by the council came on the heels of the North Arlington Republican Municipal Committee reporting out the names of three nominees as candidates for the empty seat: Siobhain Bouton, Jon Kearney and Karcic. Ultimately, the council chose Karcic, a licensed insurance producer who was named a member of the borough Recreation Committee in 2014 after having coached instructional soccer and girls’ softball in prior years. A graduate of Bergen Community College, he has attended classes at Caldwell University. In other business at last week’s meeting, the Borough Council: • Voted to release the performance guarantee/bond

issued by Westchester Fire Insurance Co. in the amount of $288,000 pertaining to construction of a new sewer line as part of the Porete Development project as recommended by Neglia Engineering Associates, the borough engineer.

are things that need to be bonded for now, such as a new ambulance, the road paving program and two new generators. However, the other things on this list should be prioritized and paid for out of the yearly budget as money becomes available.”

• Introduced an ordinance – up for public hearing Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. – authorizing bonding up to $1,890,000 for various public improvements: $473,000 (supplemented by a $165,627 state grant) for the resurfacing of various roads; $717,248 for acquisition of dump trucks, an ambulance and power stretcher system for the N.A. Volunteer Emergency Squad (NAVES), antivirus computer equipment; an SUV for the construction code official/Fire Prevention Bureau; an SUV, mobile computers, self-contained breathing apparatus equipment and various equipment and tools; $178,750 for installation of generators at the NAVES building and DPW facility and for installation of lighting at Zadroga Park; and $272,375 for installation of a surveillance system at borough facilities. Councilwoman Jean Williams dissented.

• Introduced an ordinance – also subject to public hearing Sept. 14 – to install four-way stop signs at three intersections: Morgan Place and Harding Ave.; Chestnut St. and Exton Ave.; and Prospect Ave. and Sunset Ave.

“Enough is enough,” Williams told The Observer. “Between 2015 and 2016, this council bonded $4,680,700. The proposed bond for 2017 would bring that total up to $6,322,070. I agree that there

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By Karen Zautyk KAY, I don’t know if this is fake news or not, but while surfing the web the other day, I came across several stories about hospitals treating people who had put sunscreen on their eyeballs in order to “safely” watch last week’s solar eclipse. Problem: They all cite the same unsourced “report,” which I was unable to access. However, my suspicion is that someone somewhere actually did this. People, myself included, can be really dumb. A friend — yes, truly a friend —once described me as “book smart, but common-sense stupid.” I was not insulted. He was correct. In fact, when it comes to science, I have no book smarts at all. It has never interested me. As a child, I never asked, “Why is the sky blue?” I prefer to think of what I find inexplicable as just magic. And the little bit of science that I do know, I disbelieve. For example: I have heard scientists describe gravity as a “weak” force. But if gravity were weak, wouldn’t we all have gone flying off the

planet long ago? Somehow, in school I managed to avoid most science courses, which I would have failed anyway. Take E=mc2. Who says so? Einstein? I tried watching the recent TV mini-series about him but gave up because I couldn’t understand a word of his thick German accent. Maybe he really said D=nc2. What would that mean for the universe? Anyway, what this is all leading up to are my personal experiences during the eclipse. My colleague Kevin Canessa had kindly

gotten me a pair of official NASA-issued glasses so I could safely view the phenomenon. My problem was deciding where to view it. In this part of New Jersey, the eclipse was due to start at 1:22 p.m. and reach its peak (about 75% of the sun blocked; no totality here) by 2:45. Now, I know the sun rises in the west and sets in the east (right?), but where the heck would it be between 1:22 and 2:45? And where could I get a view not blocked by buildings or trees? At about 1:30, after watch-

ing TV coverage from across the country, I decided I couldn’t solve my problem and would go shopping instead. (And maybe there would be an unobstructed view from the Target parking lot.) I walked out my front door, glanced at the sky, and there, in a direct line of sight, was the sun! I ran back inside, grabbed the NASA shades, and spent the next couple of hours sitting on my front steps, mesmerized. I believe I actually gasped a few times, so beautiful was the spectacle. And I watched

the whole thing, which led to a strange experience when the moon had nearly finished its crossing. Like the Man in the Moon, the freshly-revealed sun seemed to have a face. Or, rather, faces. At first I saw the Gerber baby. Then Elvis. Then Winston Churchill. (I am not making this up. And I am not on drugs.) One other weird, and scary, thing: As the eclipse reached its maximum, the sun went black. It disappeared completely! But we were not supposed to have totality here! What was happening? Some sort of solar disaster? Or was this eclipse really a nefarious plot by aliens to take our sun before we could realize it was missing? Then I realized: It was just cloud cover. Or so I thought. That night, I got a call from my friend the Jersey Devil, who numbers many alien beings among his buddies. He told me that, yes, a fleet of UFOs had snuck in with the intention of taking the sun. “But then,” he said, “they realized they were over New Jersey and would have to pay sales tax, so they left it alone.”

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Green Acres aid targeted for local play sites By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com REGION –

ublic recreation in The Observer coverage area can expect to share in a pot of New Jersey Green Acres cash outlays this year. Statewide, the Department of Environmental Protection, which oversees distribution of Green Acres funding, has projected a total allocation of $80.7 million to local/county governments and nonprofit land trusts to acquire open space, develop parks and perform stewardship activities on parks. All funding “is contingent upon the Legislature’s passage of an appropriation bill,” the DEP has cautioned. Hudson County Kearny has been approved for a $1 million matching grant award toward the municipal Gunnell Oval Sports Complex reconstruction. As an “urban aid municipality,” Kearny would be eligible for a 75% grant and 25% loan, repayable at no interest over 30 years. Last year, Kearny was approved for a $1.1 million Green Acres grant for which it must commit $2,465,150 in local dollars as its “match,” according to town CFO Shuaib Firozvi. The DEP says the money can be applied to “long range and comprehensive improvement to the [Oval] facilities,” including “a synthetic turf field, fencing, backstops, bleachers, batting tunnel, benches, dugout shelter, pitching mounds, lighting, basketball court, concession and restroom facilities, drainage and paving.” Kearny was previously awarded a $500,000 Hudson County Open Space grant for the Oval project and is currently seeking an additional $500,000, Firozvi said. The town also has received an $84,451 state HDSRG (Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Grant which, according to Firozvi, “is helping with environmental and engineering costs” associated with the Oval. Because the project will require raising the land out of flood zone and installing

a drainage system and pump station, the overall cost figures to reach around $20 million. Mayor Alberto Santos wants to get the job started before year’s end. Michael Neglia, the town’s consulting engineer, has projected 1.5 to 2 years to complete the work and the town is considering spending up to $500,000 to light the back of Harvey Field to accommodate soccer play during the Oval’s closure. Elsewhere in the region, a $213,250 matching grant award has been proposed for the Town of Harrison for “land acquisition” to be applied to the Waterfront Park Walkway project. In February, Harrison was approved for a $1.8 million Natural Resource Restoration grant from DEP to cover acquisition costs and in June, the town applied for a $1 million Hudson County Open Space grant for the same purpose. As explained by DEP, Harrison views the walkway as a “key component” of the revitalization of former industrial space along the Passaic River and to that end, the town is in the process of acquiring 5.1 acres of land, combined with a vacant, town-owned lot, “to complete this phase of the walkway.” Essex County Belleville is to get a $1 million matching grant to help “develop and rehabilitate recreational fields at Belleville Municipal Stadium on Nolton Ave.” The stadium currently houses four ballfields, a synthetic turf football field and artificial turf multipurpose field and the funding would facilitate “removing two of the existing ballfields; installing a multi-sport facility, including a synthetic track and field event area and a synthetic turf field for softball, football and soccer; installing a track drainage system; new fencing; new and relocated lighting; and landscape improvements,” the DEP says. Because it is an urban-aid municipality, Belleville would be awarded a 75% grant and 25% no-interest loan for the project. Nearby Nutley is in line for

a $262,586 matching grant, coupled with an $87,529 loan, for a combined total of $350,115 “to replace the existing synthetic turf at the Father Glotzbach soccer field” off Park Ave. As the DEP sees it, the project deserves funding because the field “is in almost constant use for a minimum of 10 months a year” as “the dedicated soccer and lacrosse field for recreation and travel leagues, the high school teams and the general public, [and] in the summer, it hosts Camp Nutley and other sports clinics … [and] has outlived its useful life. With its replacement, the tradition of active, safe recreational use will continue.” Elsewhere in Nutley, playground areas at Yanticaw Park – a facility run by Essex County – will be refurbished with a share of a total of $1.1

million in matching grant awards including renovations to the baseball field and stadium at Riverbank Park, Newark; improvements to the field house at Vailsburg Park, Newark; and refurbishing of playgrounds at Verona Park and Grover Cleveland Park straddling Caldwell and Essex Fells. Bloomfield is due for a $1 million matching grant toward the acquisition of a 12.7-acre parcel along the Third River and Spring Brook, next to a 5.6-acre township-owned property accessed by Lion’s Gate Drive. The township plans “to restore the flood plain and associated wetlands, creating flood storage area and wildlife habitat,” says DEP. Bergen County North Arlington is to receive a $59,800 match-

ing grant to be applied to construction of a hydraulicpowered water spray pad for toddlers and tots at Daniel Morris Park on River Road on the banks of the Passaic River. Improvements include utilities, drainage and walkways to access the project. And the Passaic River Rowing Association has been earmarked a $250,000 matching grant “to expand an existing boathouse in Riverside County Park South in Lyndhurst and North Arlington on Riverside Drive.” The new facility will provide “additional boat storage, indoor training facilities, bathrooms and showers, locker rooms and meeting space, all in support of outdoor recreation,” the DEP says.

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computers, his cell phone and other potential evidence. The alleged assaults on the 14-year-old came to light as the result of a State Police investigation that reportedly revealed that Chandler had communicated via a mobile chat app with another potential victim, an individual he believed to be a 13-year-old boy, attempting to lure him for a sexual encounter, authorities said. The “boy” was actually an undercover detective. The indictment was handed up Aug. 15 to Superior Court

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ally involved with a 14-yearold male. Evidence seized during the Dec. 1 search of the accused’s Belleville home — conducted with the aid of the Belleville PD — assisted detectives in identifying and locating the 14-year-old, whom Chandler apparently met online on a social media site, authorities said. It is alleged that he brought the 14-year-old to his apartment and had sex with him on at least three occasions. Chandler was rearrested on Dec. 7 as a result of the ongoing investigation. He was initially lodged in the Essex County Jail, but posted $200,000 bail and was released, subject to a sex offense restraining order. Following last week’s indictment, Porrino stated: “The allegations against Chandler reveal a serial sexual predator who satisfied his deviant desires by targeting young boys through social media and online ads … “We have no higher priority than protecting children from sexual predators, whether they lurk at the ball field, on social media, or in this case, both.” – Karen Zautyk

Fish with ‘Pirates’ Hackensack Riverkeeper, the citizen-steward of the Hackensack River Watershed, announces the second annual RiverFest: Pirates of the Hackensack, on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Laurel Hill County Park in Secaucus, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The highlight of the day will be a pirate-themed catch and release fishing derby. This free competition for children and adults will take place at the Laurel Hill Park Promenade, a 300-foot walkway located directly on the river at the southern end of Laurel Hill Park. A limited supply of fishing tackle will be available for participants. Prizes will be awarded for the first fish, biggest fish, most fish and more. At last year’s event, 50+ fish were caught and safely released. Pirates will rule the day as

all participants are encouraged to dress and talk like pirates for the Pirate’s Parade. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Pirate. The day will also feature free mini eco-cruises and kayaking courtesy of Hackensack Riverkeeper and free hot dogs while they last. “As a child, I spent many days fishing the river and can recall when the river was nearly barren of all life. After 20 years as the Hackensack Riverkeeper, I’m happy to see the tides have turned,” Capt. Bill Sheehan said. “I hope children joining us at the derby will see a fishable and swimmable Hackensack River in their lifetime.” For more information, visit www.piratesofthehackensack.com or call the Hackensack Riverkeeper at 201-968-0808.

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Church BBQ The Second Baptist Church of Belleville, 108 Stephens St., marks its 89th church anniversary at its annual Community Outreach BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 9, from noon to 6 p.m. A pre-anniversary worship service has been scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 8, Youth Night will be marked by the screening of a free film, “Vanished – Left Behind,” and refreshments. Sunday (Sept. 10) close-out worship services are slated for 11:30 a.m./3:30 p.m., with dinner served from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. The Rev. Lee Roy Jefferson, pastor, officiates.

Sunday, Sept. 17, with a bus leaving from Holy Cross School at 10 a.m. Coffee will be served in the church basement at 9:15 a.m. The cost is $30. For reservations, call Joan at 973-481-2434 (English) or Maria at 973-4811799 (Spanish.) Cancer League picnic The Harrison Cancer League sponsors a picnic Saturday, Sept. 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Spanish Pavilion, 31 Harrison Ave. The cost is $15. Check back in a few weeks for additional information.

Elks tricky tray The Harrison/East Newark Elks host a tricky tray in memory of the first female exalted ruler, Lynn Luciano, on Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 406 Harrison Ave. Admission is $35, At the BPL The Belleville Public Library, and all proceeds will go to the Luciano family to help pay for 221 Washington Ave., is wrapping up the summer with these funeral expenses. Donations of food, baskets or cash are welprograms: come. Lynn and her husband In the Children’s Room: • Storybook Friends, Wednes- John worked tirelessly over the day, Aug. 30, at 10 a.m. Children years to raise money for others — now it’s time to give back. ages 2 to 5 share stories, sing For tickets, donations or more songs and create them-related information, call Larry Bennett crafts. • Crafternoon, Thursday, Aug. at 973-865-9990. 31, 1 to 3 p.m. Kids ages 5 to 11 Blood drive will be assembling binoculars, Harrison sponsors a blood making stained glass art and drive Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 2 more. to 6 p.m., at the gym in the comFor Adults & Teens: munity center, 401 Warren St. Crochet Club, Wednesday, A complimentary cholesterol Aug. 30, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Learn screening will be performed on to do the basic stitches of croall donors. Each donor will also chet, read a pattern and proreceive a free NJ Lottery ticket. duce a small project. Or, bring Donors must be at least 110 your knitting, embroidery or pounds and have eaten before other needlework. donating. Call 201-444-3900, ext. 1417, for more details or to Party invitation register. The township of Belleville presents the 13th annual JustRegister for co-ed soccer A-Party, an evening of fun and Co-ed soccer registration entertainment Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the for grades 1 to 8 is underway (through Sept. 8) at the commuWalgreens shopping plaza on nity center, 401 Warren St. The Franklin Ave. cost is $30 per child. Proof of There will be parking and a Harrison residency is required. shuttle bus at Hendricks Field. Please don’t bring pets, bicy- Call 973-268-2469 for more information, cles or skateboards. The rain date is Monday, Kearny Sept. 18.

Harrison Holy Cross heads to AC Holy Cross Church sponsors a trip to Caesar’s Atlantic City

It’s time for the Halfway Dance! The United Irish Associations of West Hudson sponsors a Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Dance Sept. 16, from 7 p.m. to

midnight, at the Harrison/East Newark Elks, 406 Harrison Ave., Harrison. There will be a iive Irish band, hot dogs, snacks, a cash bar, raffles, baskets and a 50/50. The cost is $20 at the door. For information, call Mary at 201-450-5210. All proceeds go toward the West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which in 2018, takes place on March 11. Head to AC The Henrietta Benstead Center, 60 Columbia Ave., sponsors a trip to Resorts, Atlantic City, on Sept. 13 and Oct. 11, with a bus leaving both days at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $30 with $25 back in slot play. Play bingo on the bus! For more information, call Kay at 201-991-4549.

Free concert Aug. 31 The Kearny Public Library presents the Florian Schantz Combo in concert Thursday, Aug. 31, at 1 p.m. at the library’s garden space. The Florian Schantz Jazz Combo was formed in 2012 by then 9-year-old Florian Schantz. Since then, the band has delighted audiences in numerous venues in the greater NYC area and in Germany. The Kearny Public Library is located at 318 Kearny Ave. For more information call 201-998-2666 or visit www.kearnylibrary.org.

Casino, Atlantic City, Sunday, Sept. 24. The trip leaves at 8:30 a.m. from the parking lot of Kearny Bank, Kearny Avenue. Coffee an’ begins at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $30 per person with $25 back in slot play from the casino. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Lou Pandolfi at 201-368-2409 or lpandolfi@verizon.net. All proceeds from the trip benefit the chapter’s scholarship fund and other local and national charities.

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At the LPL • Neurosculpting Meditation The library hosts a dynamic meditation, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m., where one creates and rewires neuropathCalvary’s annual picnic ways. It can be used for healing Calvary United Methodist trauma, PTSD, anxiety and reChurch hosts its annual parish juvenation. Space is limited and picnic Saturday, Sept. 9, from OLS Rosary Society meets registration is necessary. Regis10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Doyle The Rosary Society of Our ter by emailing the library at roPavilion at Riverbank Park, Pas- Lady of Sorrows Church, meo@lyndhurst.bccls.org or by saic Ave., Kearny (across from 136 Davis Ave., hosts its first calling 201-804-2478, ext. 7. Dunkin Donuts.) There will monthly meeting Thursday, • BecomeOne Beginner Yoga be food, games, crafts and face Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. in the church Experience the benefits of painting. All are welcome. For basement. Dues will be colbringing yoga into your life on more information, call Frieda at lected. Thursday, Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m., 201-997-2827. at the library. Practice connectLiteracy volunteers sought ing breath and movement and PBGC fun Literacy NJ West Hudson learn how to incorporate simple The Presbyterian Boys & Programs is recruiting volyoga practices into your day. Girls Club, 663 Kearny Ave., unteer tutors to help adults Space is limited and registration hosts an Air Hockey Tournaimprove their literacy skills. ment on Thursday, Aug. 31, from All tutors will learn how to run is required. • A to Z World Food 7 to 9 p.m. a book group, help students The library features a food, prepare for the U.S. citizenship culture and traditional recipes Antiques appraised at Museum test, prepare adult learners for database for 174 countries to its The Kearny Museum Comthe GED, lead a conversation patrons. Access food glossaries, mittee hosts an antique apprais- group, lead a small ESL group 6,500+ recipes, food culture al event Saturday, Sept. 23, from and host a study session. articles and food-history time12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tutoring takes place in the lines from the comfort of your Jon Felz, proprietor of RZM North Arlington, Harrison and home by going to the Library’s Fine Arts & Antiques in Pearl Kearny libraries. The curricuRiver, N.Y., will do the appraislum is provided, and tutors sign website, www.lyndhurstlibrary. org. A valid Lyndhurst Library als. There is a $5 charge for up for one semester at a time card number will be needed to admission, which includes the -- summer, fall or spring. log-in. appraisal of one item. If time Literacy NJ West Hudson • Internet to Go allows, additional items, up to Programs will offer tutor trainTo increase Internet access a total of three per attendee, ing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on will cost an additional $5 per Sept. 16 and Sept. 30 at Kearny’s for Lyndhurst residents, the library offers a project to lend item. As a special bonus in hon- Main Library, 318 Kearny WiFi hotspots to patrons. The or of Kearny’s 150th anniversary, Ave. Tutors will complete apany item of local historical proximately five hours of online hotspot is portable, so you can connect to your device almost significance will be appraised training at home in-between anywhere you are. A resident of for free. Light refreshments will training sessions. be served. For information and to regis- Lyndhurst with a valid library Space is limited and will be ter, call 267-825-7159 or send an card may borrow a Wi-Fi first-come, first-served. RSVP email to slomax@literacynj.org. hotspot for up to a week. The device may be renewed if no by calling the Main Library at 201-998-2666. Head to A.C. with Kearny UNICO one else has placed it on hold. Kearny UNICO sponsors AROUND TOWN continued on a bus trip to the Tropicana www.TheObserver.com Coffee an’ at OLS Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 136 Davis Ave., invites the community to coffee an’ Sunday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m. in the church basement. All are welcome.

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he inaugural RWJBarnabas Health “Running with the Devils 5K Run and Family Fun Walk,” in partnership with the New Jersey Devils, takes place Sunday, Sept. 24, at Essex County’s Turtle Back Zoo and South Mountain Reservoir, West Orange. The charitable race and day of family fun benefits RWJBarnabas Health’s Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. is honorary chairman of the event and WABC-TV news anchor Ken Rosato will serve as master of ceremonies. “Early fall is a great time to visit the Turtle Back Zoo and this event promises to be a funfilled day for the whole family, all for the benefit of the Clara Maass Medical Center,” said Mary Ellen Clyne, president and chief executive officer of Clara Maass Medical Center. “For runners, the 5K race will challenge competitors of all ages, with an amazing trek through the beautiful South Mountain Reservoir.” Highlighting the RWJBarnabas Health “Running with the Devils” festivities will be a competitive 5K race, which starts inside

Turtle Back Zoo and then takes the runners on a picturesque route through the South Mountain Reservoir. Complementing the race will be a family fun walk that takes participants on a journey throughout the zoo, providing the chance to see more than 100 different species of animals from five continents. Other activities throughout the day include interactive games on site, appearances by the New Jersey Devils Street Team and the team mascot, NJ Devil, as well as an opportunity to meet legendary New Jersey Devils alumni. “We are thrilled to partner with RWJBarnabas Health on this amazing community event,” said Jeff Scott, vice president of community investment and grassroots at the New Jersey Devils. “This is a great opportunity to bring these two organizations together to enjoy a day of family fun and we look forward to making this an annual event.” Registration and check-in for the RWJBarnabas Health “Running with the Devils” 5K begins at 7:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, with the race starting at 8:30 a.m. Runners can compete as indi-

viduals, or as a team, and the cost is $30 for adults who sign-up online through Sept. 23 ($35 fee for event day registration), and $10 for children. All entries include zoo admission for the day, an event T-shirt and completion medal. Awards for the 5K Run will be presented to the top three male, female and child finishers. The family fun walk begins at 8:45 a.m., and the cost is $25 for adult walkers who sign-up online through Sept. 23 ($30 fee for event-day registration), and $10 for child walkers. Children younger than 4 are free. The fee includes an event T-shirt and zoo admission for the day. As part of the charitable aspect of RWJBarnabas Health “Running with the Devils,” and to encourage team participation, there will be several awards presented to individuals who lead the fundraising effort in support of the Clara Maass Medical Center. For more information on the event, to become a sponsor or to register for the RWJBarnabas Health “Running with the Devils” 5K or family fun walk on Sept. 24, visit www.zoofunrun. org. — Kevin Canessa

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Robbers miss the mark at gas station LYNDHURST – ome would-be thieves apparently bungled the job before making their exit, the Lyndhurst Police Department reported. It all started Friday, Aug. 25,

ficers Steve Batista and Mark Rivera produced a red 1996 Jeep Cherokee with heavy rearend damage, parked unoccupied several blocks away, said Valente. But no suspects were found, he added.

building, Valente said. “It appeared as though the intention was to then attach a rope – seen hanging from the rear of the vehicle – to an ATM machine located on the interior of the building in an attempt to remove same,” he said. The suspects never accessed the building and subsequently fled the scene, driving north on Riverside Ave., he said.

Valente said the station was not open for business and was unoccupied at the time of the incident. Further investigation, said Valente, disclosed that the Jeep had been reported stolen out of Newark. As of last week, no further information was available on the suspects. Aiding with the investigation

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‘Firefighter’ nabbed on child porn charges By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com LYNDHURST —

49-year-old Lyndhurst man who lists his occupation as a firefighter with an unknown fire department has been arrested and charged with possession and distribution of child pornography, Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal announced in a press release on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Grewal said Christopher M. Todd was taken into custody Thursday, Aug. 24, after the BCPO’s Cyber Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at Todd’s Lyndhurst home following a months-long investigation related to “images of child pornography” Todd reportedly viewed “on the Internet.” Grewal said Todd “used the Internet to access, view and share sexually explicit files depicting prepubescent and pubescent children.”

It was not immediately clear if Todd ever viewed such images while on duty as a firefighter. Todd was remanded to the Bergen County Jail, Hackensack, without bail. Grewal said Todd’s first appearance at Bergen County Central Judicial Processing is slated for Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 8:30 a.m. Grewal’s press release did not reveal the department where Todd is employed as a firefighter. The Observer

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Drug bust in Walmart lot K KEARNY – earny Vice Unit detectives, on patrol in the Walmart parking lot at 9:15 p.m. on Aug. 21, noticed a 2010 Acura, occupied by two people, sitting in a remote area of the property. After keeping it under surveillance for a time, they approached the car on foot, and, when the driver opened the door, were struck by, not just a whiff, but an “overpowering odor of marijuana,” police said. With back-up Officers Jose Castillo and Esteban Gonzalez, the detectives identified themselves as police and reportedly recovered from the vehicle two knotted bags of suspected pot and two bags of suspected cocaine. In a search incident to arrest, driver Jeferson [that’s how he spells it] MartePeralta, 25, of West New York, was found to be in possession of $1,554 in cash, police said. Also arrested was the passenger, Camilo Jimenez, 26, of North Bergen.

Despite having removed drugs from the car, police said it still reeked of pot and Marte-Peralta denied permission for a further search of the vehicle — so it was impounded and secured until a warrant could be obtained. The Acura and the arrestees were brought to KPD headquarters, where both driver and passenger were charged with possession of pot, of cocaine and of drug paraphernalia. The next morning, Hudson County Superior Court Judge Mark Nelson authorized the search warrant, which reportedly produced from the car an additional 124 grams of marijuana, a bag of suspected Percocet pills, a suspected drug-cutting agent and another $350 in currency. The KPD is going to request forfeiture of all the confiscated money and the Acura. [Your correspondent would like to request that the KPD allow Marte-Peralta to keep enough of the money to buy a second “f” for his first name.] – Karen Zautyk

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New NA grid coach Savage finally gets chance When your high school football program is coming off a horrendous 1-9 season and you’re the new head coach, chances are that there are bound to be some bumps in the road. But for the most part, it has been smooth sailing for North Arlington High School and the new head coach of the Vikings Paul Savage. “The transition has gone pretty well,” said former assistant coach Savage, who takes over for long-time coach Anthony Marck, who resigned at the end of last season. “The kids all know me. What I’ve tried to do is get on a personal level with each and every one of them. It’s not the left guard or the right tackle speaking. It’s Robert or Pete or Louie. I want to hear from them, learn from them. I want them to understand what their role on the team is. I have to have a relationship with everyone and get to know the whole team. I want it to be the best meshed team around.” Savage said that the players all realize that it’s a different era for NA football. “They all know things

have changed,” Savage said. “Relationships are going to get better. Fundamentals and basics are going to get better. We know we have some talent. We just want the players to understand what we need from them in terms of the little things to help us become a competitive team.” One of the little things — no pun intended — is diminutive junior quarterback Will Cruz (5-6, 160). “Will needs to know that our QB 1 has to be the one to take the lead and take charge,” Savage said. “We all asked Will to grow up quickly last year as a sophomore who started. He had to take over the leadership role as a sophomore. He held it together pretty well and had a good year. I was the offensive coordinator last year, so I worked with Will. We will spread the ball out more, but there isn’t much changing with Will.” Cruz will have senior Brandon Torres (5-10, 175) returning for his final campaign. Torres missed most of last season with a shoulder injury, but he’s see VIEW page

High expectations as always for Kearny boys’ soccer

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The Kearny High School boys’ soccer team will count on its back line for support. Kneeling, from l., are Brian Miranda, Marlon Rodriguez, Rafael Bernardino, Ferbris Gonzalez and Filipe Dos Santos. Standing, from l., are Evan Modeste, Carlos Goncalves, Joel Quispe, Bryan Noristz, David Alvarez, Gerson Ruiz and head coach Bill Galka.

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year ago, the Kearny High School boys’ soccer team enjoyed a memorable season, winning the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV championship for the first time in five years, defeating West Orange via penalty kicks, before falling to Scotch Plains-Fanwood in the overall Group IV semifinals. It capped a 17-4-2 campaign for the Kardinals that saw the team give head coach Bill Galka the long-awaited state

sectional championship that had been eluding him. Now, as a new season is set to begin next Tuesday against Ferris, Galka is hopeful that his team can make yet another run at state glory. “Every year, we go through the same thing,” said Galka, who begins his 12th season as the head coach of the Kardinals. “We lose some key guys to graduation and we need some other guys to pick it up. We’re just trying to find the right guys. If we have to rotate people around at the start, then we’ll do that. We have some guys in mind.” It will be tough for the

Kards to replace key players like Adrian Velazquez and Joao Fernandes, both of whom were selected All-Group IV last season. “They were good leaders and captains,” Galka said. “That’s what we’re looking to replace.” The Kards also lost a promising player when Patrick Lettre, who made his mark last year as a freshman, moved with his family to Little Falls. “He was a solid kid,” Galka said. “That’s a solid loss.” But the Kards have a talented group of performers to make up for the loss of the see KEARNY next page

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forward as if neither player is with the club. three key players. “It’s all about team chemThey will also eventually istry,” Galka said. “It’s about welcome back senior forward who has the hard work and John Najarro, who scored desire to do well for each 27 goals two seasons ago, other.” leading the Kards in scorThe Kards are well stocked ing as a sophomore. Najarro in the goalkeeper department. transferred to St. Benedict’s Senior Emerson Vera, who Prep in Newark for his junior started many of the key games year, but has returned to his down the stretch for the Kearny roots for his senior Kardinals, including posting a season. shutout of West Orange in the But due to NJSIAA transfer state sectional title game. He rules, Najarro must sit out the is joined currently in goal by mandatory 30 days, meaning senior Bryan Noristz. The two he will miss the first 10 games will share the net minding duof the season. ties for the time being. Another key transfer is midAlthough the Kards lose fielder Matthew Escobar, who Velazquez and Fernandes left Hudson Catholic in Jersey from their back line, they City to come back to Kearny. welcome back juniors Marlon Escobar will also have to sit Rodriguez and Gerson Ruiz, out the 30 days like Najarro. both of whom started last For now, Galka is moving year. Galka has a host of oth-

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the midfield, as is sophomore Joao Hornung, who was a key contributor to the Kearny United team that played for the 15-and-under President’s Cup last summer. Junior Rodrigo Varela is a player to watch among the forward line, along with sophomore Juan Macias and senior Marcos Hidalgo. “Macias is a hard-working kid,” Galka said. “We really like him.” So needless to say, Kearny ers to call from along the back run their offense. has all the goods to make a “He’s a creative guy who is line, including seniors Carlos run at three championships very technical with the ball,” Goncavles, Filipe Dos Santos this fall. and Evan Modeste and sopho- Galka said. “He has the ability “We would love to chalmore Ferbris Gonzalez. to control the game.” lenge for the league, county Senior Christian Escobar Senior Christian Villegas is and state titles,” Galka said. and sophomore Rafael Bera captain on the team and a “And we’re expecting to make nardino are also in the hunt defensive-minded midfielder the push toward all three. for playing time at defender. with a strong leg. Villegas We got to the semifinals of The Kardinals welcome started last season. the state last year. Part of our back senior Jose Escandon to Senior Ryan Valdez is anmotto this year is to one step other returnee to the Kearny further in the states than the midfield. previous year. We haven’t “He played a lot last year,” spoken about that yet, but Galka said of Valdez. “We’re it’s a major step to do it. And looking for more production that’s what we expect.” out of him in terms of goals Galka said his Kards are and assists, more than he got indeed hungry. last year.” “We have a team that’s lookJunior Joseph Figueiredo is ing pretty good,” Galka said. another talented midfielder “We just need to get off to a who has impressed in the pre- good jump.” season. Senior Esteban Franco The Kardinals open up on and junior Juan Rendon are Tuesday, Sept. 5 against Ferris Urgencies in the mix for playing time in in Jersey City.

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back and healthy at running back for his final campaign. Senior Nick Fernandez (5-8, 180) is another running back that Savage can call upon. The receiving corps is deep and young, with juniors Jaden Martinez (5-7, 150) and Valentin Boyko (5-7, 160) the lone upperclassmen of the bunch. Sophomores Danny Gonzalez (5-10, 175) and Alvaro Gongora (6-0, 180) and freshman Joey Witt (5-7, 155) round out the receivers. “Most of them had experience from last year,” Savage said. “It’s time for them to step it up right away and play older than what they are.” The offensive line features only one senior in Louis Jaikel (6-1, 215), but Jaikel did not play last year. Junior Dante Andrews (5-11, 215) is the other tackle. Junior Kenan Kimil (59, 210) is the center. Junior Jose Gongora (5-10, 225) is at one of the guard slots. Sophomore Jeremiah Mercado (5-10, 230) is a guard, sophomore Robert Tomasko (5-9, 235) can play guard or tackle and freshman Pete Ziakos (5-9, 240) has been getting some looks at center. The Vikings will utilize a

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The North Arlington High School football team has a new head coach in Paul Savage (c.). From l., are Robert Tomasko, Jeremiah Mercado, Kenan Kimil, Savage, Jose Gongora and Pete Ziakos.

multiple front on defense, but most of the time will be in a 4-4 formation. Most of the same personnel on offense will get turned around to play defense. Such is the life of a small Group I enrollment school. Andrews, Jaikel and Tomasko will carve up the time at defensive end, with Mercado, Jose Gongora, Kimil and Ziakos at defensive tackle. Alvaro Gongora, who is the younger brother of Jose, and quarterback Cruz are the two outside linebackers, with

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The cornerbacks are Boyko and Martinez, with Witt, Torres and Gonzalez sharing time

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Blue Tide rolling toward another shot at state glory By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer

team,” Rusek said. As well they should feel that way. The Blue Tide welcomes back junior defender Omar Sowe, who was named First Team All-Group II a year ago as well as senior forward Deydiry Chamba, who was named to the Second Team All-Group II squad. “We feel that Omar is the best junior in New Jersey and we feel that Deydiry is the top goal scoring senior,” Rusek said. “That’s a good start.” What also helps is that the Blue Tide has eight returning starters back from last year. “All of them were solid starters and players for us,” Rusek said. “They all played in big games and bring that big-game experience and knowledge every day.” The Blue Tide currently has three goalkeepers to choose from. All three are juniors in Joshua Tapia, Christian Quispe and Eduar-

play more this year. There’s another familiar name along the midfield stripe for the Blue Tide. It’s he Harrison High freshman Mustapha Sowe, School boys’ soccer the younger brother of team was once again former Blue Tide standout one of the most powerful Modou and current standout teams in New Jersey in 2016, Omar. winning the NJSIAA North “Mustapha has a lot of Jersey Section 2, Group II promise,” Rusek said. “We championship before falling like him a lot.” in Group II state semifinals Chamba returns to his slot to Newton. on the forward line. He will The Blue Tide shot past begin the season in pursuit all expectations last season. of the school’s all-time goal Starting a basically new rosscoring record set by Mark ter, they won 19 games. Eckerd 40 years ago this fall. “We really did exceed The record is 78 and Chamexpectations last year,” said ba has it within his sights. veteran head coach Mike “He’s been the most conRusek, now beginning his sistent goal scorer we’ve had 16th season as the Blue over the last three years,” Tide’s head coach. “We Photo by Jim Hague Rusek said. “He gets 20 goals got better as the year went The Harrison High School boys’ soccer team will have an experienced roster in every year. We’re expecting along. It was great to see 2017, one good enough to be playing come November. Kneeling, from l., are big things from him.” because of how young we Harman Briceno, Lucas Trinidade and Luis Zapata. Standing, from l., are head Senior Raphael Resende is thought we would be.” coach Mike Rusek, Omar Sowe, Joshua Tapia, Christian Quispe and Maicol Diaz. another Blue Tide forward. But now, those youngsters do Nelson. None of the three them all playing, so we will “We’re hoping he comes are proven veterans and have varsity experience. eventually need to get to into his own this year,” suddenly, the expectations “We’d like to have two one. We have a week or so to Rusek said. change. solid goalkeepers,” Rusek figure it all out.” Resende had a great run in “We should have a good said. “But it’s hard to keep The sweeper is Sowe, who last year’s state tournament, had four goals and nine asscoring six goals, giving him sists last year. 14 for the season. “If we can push him for“We hope that kind of ward, we will try it,” Rusek success continues into this said. “I know he wants to season,” Rusek said. do it all the time. We’re the The Blue Tide opens its ones holding him back.” TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE season on Tuesday, Sept. The stopper is senior Ney 5 when they travel to face Moreno, who also has good Belleville. They then will offensive skills and the abilface Newark East Side at ity to score goals. Red Bull Arena on Saturday, “We have a lot of versatile Sept. 9. players,” Rusek said. “We If there was one disapneed some of them to play pointment to the 2016 Lisa defense, but it’s good to season, it was the early Feorenzo know that if we need a push departure from the Hudson for a goal, we can do it.” Join me for a County Tournament, losing The other defenders are healthy, happy in the quarterfinals to Dicksenior Harman Briceno and hour on inson of Jersey City. junior Lucas Trinidade. Wednesday, “We like to think we’re The Harrison midfield is at 7 p.m. among the four best teams also packed with talent. at 39 Seeley Ave., in the county,” Rusek said. A pair of juniors in Kalleb Kearny. “We always play big schools Braga and Maicol Diaz lead in the tournament and somethe way there. Braga had six aReach your times the county is harder to goals and 10 assists last year, weight goals! win than the state.” This is what 90 days can do! Are you ready for the challenge? while Diaz had five goals Who knows? Maybe this and 10 assists. year, the Blue Tide will aRegain energy! Junior Luis Palomino is meet up with rival Kearny another solid midfielder who in the county tournament, aPerform better! plays more of a defensive Call me today to reserve your spot. considering that they will midfielder role. Senior Luis not see each other in the (973) 277-2012 aAge and live a Zapata was a reserve last game at Red Bull Arena © 2017 — LMF Marketing/Design healthier life! year and will get a chance to once again.

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them mailed to you. Or, register before the walk at the Schuyler Ave. entrance of West Hudson Park starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. The walk starts at 10 a.m. Goody Bags will be provided by Mulligan Funeral Home will be filled with donated items from our sponsors. There will be snacks and special events to add to the excitement. Pathways to Independence is a not-for-profit organization that has been providing life skills, job training and work for developmentally disabled individuals for the past 39 years and serves Hudson, Bergen and parts of Essex counties. Local community support has been great every year and Pathways wishes to express its appreciation to Silva Construction for their T-Shirt donations for the fourth year.

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But it indeed happened. And for 8-year-old Jamie, at the event with his mom, getting to see the sun and the eclipse with the glasses was far out. “That was so cool,” Jamie said. “My mom, she always tells me not to look up at the sun. But with the glasses, I could look right at the sun. It was so cool to see the sun and then to see it blocked by the moon.” And indeed, at the eclipse’s peak, 72% of the sun was blocked by the moon. So while it wasn’t a total eclipse here in Jersey as it was in, say, South Carolina, it was still enough to make a noticeable difference for the onlookers. Though it didn’t get really dark, there was a noticeable change in the shadows being cast. There was almost a greyish look to everything. When the moon started to give way to the sun, one could definitely

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said, “We can’t forget what happened that day. “We can’t forget the sacrifice the people made that day. The people who died didn’t realize they were making a sacrifice, but they truly did. They didn’t choose heroism, but heroes they were.” Father Joe also recalled all the people in the Twin Towers who were above the areas where two jumbo jets slammed into each of the towers. “The stories of the people above the impact zones — think of that for a second,” he said. “How do you face

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feel the warmth of the sun increasing. And all of this made for a great few hours for all assembled, according to McCarthy. “The parents loved it, the kids loved it, other adults loved it, and it was such a great day,” McCarthy said. “It was wonderful for the kids to gain the knowledge they did — and their curiosity was great.” Like McMasters, McCarthy was also impressed by everyone’s willingness to share their eclipse glasses. Superintendent of Schools Patricia Blood stopped by the party, too, and was she ever impressed. “Isn’t this great,” Blood said. “It’s wonderful to see our kids so into this — and it’s equally as great to see our science teachers giving back so much to the kids on their own time. We have such a strong science program here — and such great teachers. “I couldn’t be more proud.”

that? How do you face knowing you’re going to die? That’s what heroism is. That’s what bravery is. Yes, this is the 16th anniversary, and it would be easy for people to just move on and forget what happened that day. But that cannot happen.” Father Joe says this Mass, like the Cardinal’s Mass, will be a simple one. “Like the sacrifices people made on 9/11, we come together in the context of the sacrifice of the Mass. It’s what we do, as Catholics.” But take note — the Mass is not just for Catholics. People of all faiths are welcome to come and to remember.

Town Hall Park are advised to call Garafola at 201-481-5038 by mid-September, she said. No activities are planned for Sunday, Oct. 1, according to Pezzolla. Ackerson is soliciting historical Lyndhurst photos to be included in an anniversary souvenir book which, he said, “is still in the planning stages.” “We’re reaching out to local organizations and churches to

see if they have any archival pictures they’d like to share with us,” Ackerson said. “Things like local feasts or old baseball teams, for example.” Anyone inclined to provide such photographs and/or narratives is asked to contact Ackerson through his email: sja9@comcast.net. To help promote the upcoming event, Pezzolla said the committee plans to post banners at the Little Red Schoolhouse and string others across Valley Brook Ave.

and Ridge Road, and possibly Stuyvesant Ave. as well. Anthony Scardino Jr. is chairing the Centennial Committee and he’s getting assistance from Anny Scardino, Mayor Robert Giangeruso, Commissioner Tom DiMaggio, Tony DiMaggio, Denise Radigan, Brian Haggerty, Amelia Jarvis, Louis Stellato Jr., Don Spagnuolo, Kevin Cuneo, Laura Jean Checki, Paul Passamano, Cliff Witmyer, Ackerson and Pezzolla. The rain date is Oct. 1, according to Scardino.

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A look at St. Stephen’s Sept. 11, 2001, memorial outside the rectory. The cross seen here was formed with steel from one of the towers of the former World Trade Center. The parish will celebrate Mass on Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. to mark the 16th anniversary of the attacks.

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and end no less than three hours after the conclusion of the evening rush hour,” although the Planning Board may grant waivers from those requirements, “especially in the early occupancy stage of the project.” The need for such service “may be revisited from time to time in the form of an amended site plan application to the Planning Board, but not more than once every two years.” The owner will set “reasonable” fares. Babineau said the next step is for the borough and ENTC to sign a redeveloper agreement which provides for no PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) for the project. After that, she said, the borough Planning Board will review the project site plan and final design and engineering details which will spell out how ENTC plans to reshape the old 12.5-acre factory complex consisting of about 40 mostly interconnected brick buildings and two vacant lots across the street from the block-long cluster of buildings.

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always haunt me. As I was fleeing this building in terror, these brave first responders were headed into the heart of it. I remember how young they looked, mostly in their 20s, but with a smattering of older fellows who I assumed were the supervisors. I thought of their spouses and children who were (likely) watching this unfold on the news. I now know that for most of the police and firefighters I saw heading up that day, it was their last on earth. Enough can never be said of their heroism. Just the sight of them being so professional was very comforting. When we got to the sky lobby on the 44th floor, I exited the stairwell to take a small break and look out the window. It was at that moment that the second plane hit the South Tower. The explosion was so severe that it shook our building again quite aggressively and I saw flames shoot past. The light-hearted mood quickly dissipated. Now, all I wanted was to be out of the building. At one point, I started counting the floors. Twenty-one, 20, 19, 18 — and so on. It gave me hope to track my progress. Once through the teens, I knew I was home free. But the adventure in horror wasn’t over. We exited the stairwell and were greeted by the sight of the plaza. What I saw was almost unrecognizable. That beautiful plaza where I would have my coffee looked like a war zone. Many people turned away in tears. Charred bodies and smoldering debris lay everywhere. I will not go into detail of what a body looks like that has fallen 1,000 feet, but it is something no human being

In 2006, Alma Realty, based in Long Island City, N.Y., the parent of ENTC, agreed to purchase the property for $10,652,000, which included $2 million for site remediation. As proposed under the project redevelopment plan, ENTC proposes to install 616 rental apartments, with mostly one- and two-bedroom units and some studios. Retail and commercial space was to be included as well. Robert Cotter, the borough’s consulting planner, said the project would be done in phases, starting with demolition of some “garages and small buildings.” The other structures would remain, he said, with the exteriors to be cleaned and re-painted and new small pane windows conforming to National Landmark requirements to be installed. Inside, he said, a lot of partitioning is expected to provide for the new apartments, offices and stores. Mayor Joseph Smith said: “I’m very happy and I hope we’ve made the right move. It’s taken us 10 years but it’s well worth the effort.”

should have to see in their lifetime. I followed the directions of the police and guards who guided us through the mall under the plaza. I later learned one of the guards, a young man with four children probably not making much more than minimum wage, didn’t make it. He was such a nice fellow. His name has slipped my mind, but I will never forget his heroism. Once on the street, many people froze at the sight of those magnificent towers now crippled with flames licking at their sides and black gaping holes. I then made another fateful decision. I got the heck out of there. Many people just milled about, but I could sense that considerable damage had been done. The engineers who designed those buildings deserve credit. That they remained standing for so long saved many lives. The death toll could have been much higher. But getting out was not enough — we now had to get away. I made about two blocks when the South Tower fell. I will never forget looking down a canyon-like street in lower Manhattan and seeing a wall of smoke and debris barreling toward me with people screaming and running. It was like being in the middle of a Hollywood disaster movie, but this was real life. I ran as fast as I could, but the cloud caught up to me. I was dazed and walked uptown with the other survivors. Why I was spared when so many perished I’ll never know. Life and death does not discriminate, but I lived to tell the tale. And that’s where I was Sept. 11, 2001. James Calautti is a resident of Kearny and a former Observer stringer.

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obituaries@theobserver.com Gerald ‘Jerry’ D. Giacobe Gerald “Jerry” D. Giacobe, of Marlboro, died Saturday, Aug. 12, at Temple University Medical Center, Philadelphia. He was 66. Born and raised in Jersey City, Jerry moved to North Arlington before retiring to Marlboro 10 years ago. Jerry enjoyed crabbing, spending time singing karaoke to his favorite oldies-butgoodies with friends and taking cruises to the islands. He loved the Yankees and Giants, loved seeing Trump become president, and was a member of countless bowling leagues but, most important to him, was spending time with his family. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves behind his loving wife of 46 years Jamie; a son Jerry Jr.; two daughters and sons-in-law Sheri and Brian Moleen and Stacey and Jason Ozner; a sister Faith Mauro; as well as five grandchildren, Ashley Giacobe, Brendan and Sierra Moleen and Nathan and Charlotte Ozner. Jerry was one of seven siblings and leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well. The wake was at the Waitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Morganville, on

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Aug. 15. A funeral service took place Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the funeral home. To leave an online condolence message, visit www.waittfh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jerry’s name to The Gift of Life Family House, 401 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19123-4101.

sity and a master’s degree in education from the former Jersey City State College. Anthony also received certification as a school administrator from Jersey City State. He proudly dedicated 33 years of his life to the Newark Public School System. He first worked as a teacher, then a vice principal, until he became Anthony Joseph Savoca principal of Oliver Street School in 1979. After retiring from Oliver in 1998, Anthony brought his love of literature to students at Hudson Catholic High School in Jersey City. He taught there for 11 years before retiring again to enjoy life. Anthony’s greatest passion was his family. He was married for 51 years to his soulAnthony J. Savoca, of North mate Madaline (nee Sabatino). Arlington, died Monday, Aug. Together, they raised four 21. children: Anthony Jr. (MagHe was 74. gie), Lisa Beck (David), Tracey Anthony was born to Joseph Smeragliulo and Donna (fiand Mildred (nee Zema) Saance Sener). voca in the Ironbound section One name wasn’t enough for of Newark on Oct. 4, 1942. He someone this special. He was moved to North Arlington in “grandpa” and “papa” to his 1974, where he and his wife adoring eight grandchildren: Madaline raised their four Anthony III (AJ), Connor, children. Elizabeth, Thomas, Michael, A lifelong learner, Anthony David Jr., Stella and Christian. graduated from East Side High Anthony was an avid sports School in 1960. He earned a fan. His love of the Brooklyn bachelor’s degree in political Dodgers was later transferred science from Rutgers Univerto the New York Mets. He

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shared his passion for baseball with Madaline and his kids. He also loved the New York Giants and horse racing. Some of his happiest times were spent at Shea Stadium, Citi Field, Monmouth Park and Saratoga Racetrack. Anthony also loved playing his accordion, singing and listening to music. Anthony is survived by his sister Camille Savoca Gibson (Kenneth), his brother-in-law Vincent Sabatino, loving cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisterin-law Antoinette Pires and his brother-in-law Edward. Viewing was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Thursday, Aug. 24. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Anthony’s memory to ECLC Foundation, 100 Passaic Ave., Suite 1, Chatham, N.J. 07928 or

The Newmark School, 1000 Cellar Ave., Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 or www.newmarkeducation.com. Thomas ‘Tommy’ William Masterson

Thomas “Tommy” William Masterson, a longtime resident of Kearny, died Thursday, Aug. 17, at his home in Saylorsburg, Pa., where he resided with his stepdaughter Michelle and her husband Paul Ruggerio. He was 83. Born Oct. 6, 1933, in Newark, he was the son of Cornelius see OBITS page

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OBITS from Masterson and Mary Cole. Following service in the United States Army, he worked at Kenney Steel Treating as a heat treater and later as a delivery driver until he retired. Tommy was married to Martha Mae Lathrop, of Prudence Island, R.I., who predeceased him on Aug. 17, 1999. Tommy was an avid sports fan and followed teams during both baseball and football season. He loved to go camping and en-

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Dolores M. Smith Dolores M. Smith, of Kearny, died Aug. 23, at St. Michael’s Medical Center, Newark. She was 90. Visitation was at the Condon Funeral Home, 684 Kearny Ave., Kearny (condonfuneralhome.com). The funeral Mass was celebrated Monday, Aug. 28, at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Dolores was predeceased by her husband, Benjamin, in 2002 and is survived by her children, Benjamin D. Smith, Joan Ortel and Michael E. Smith, as well as her brothers, Donald and Edward Staats and her granddaughters, Mary Elizabeth Ortel and Erin Michelle Smith. In lieu of flowers, it is the family’s wish that you consider a donation to St. Michael’s Clinics, Inc., 111 Central Ave., Newark, N.J. 07102 in Dolores’ memory.

dren, Jayson J., Jayden J., and Jaykob J. Ackerman; stepchildren, Maggy, Terry, and Samiyah; dear mother-in-law Mary Ackerman and caring nieces and nephews, Garrick, Leiani, Amanda, Nick, A.J., Anthony and Raymond. The beloved sister of Anthony, Matthew and Lauren Ravo, she is also survived by many cousins, uncles, aunts and friends whom she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her parents Anthony and Lorraine Ravo and her grandmother Cynthia Ammerman.

Vincent P. Ferriero Vincent P. Ferriero (aka Jimmy), 90, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, in Lauderhill, Fla., knowing how much he was loved by his family and friends. Vincent was born in Harrison to Louis and Angelina Ferriero and he lived there for 88 years prior to moving to Lauderhill, Fla., in November 2014. Dana Ravo Ackerman In his early years, VinDana Ravo Ackerman, of cent worked in Harrison at Kearny, died surrounded by his parent’s sandwich shop her loving family on Satur“Louie the Sausage King.” day, Aug. 19, at St. Barnabas Vincent proudly served Medical Center, Livingston. his country honorably in the She was 40. Navy during World War II Private funeral services on the USS St. Paul, a heavy are under the direction of cruiser which, he explained, the Mulligan Funeral Home, shot the last salvo on KaohHarrison. siung at the end of the war. Born in Belleville, Dana After the war, Vincent rewas raised in Harrison, and turned home, married Elizamoved to Kearny in 2007. beth (Betty) Sasso of HarriShe greatly enjoyed being son, who is also deceased. a mother and as Dana herself They are survived by their said, she was “just a woman three children and spouses, who loved raising her famLouis and Deirdre Ferriero, ily.” of New Hampshire; Patricia She is survived by her Shults and Larry Wilton beloved husband, Jason of Florida; and Frank and Ackerman; her loving chilChristine Ferriero of Penn-

sylvania. Vincent worked a milk delivery route and after that, he started and operated the Mid-Town Taxi Company. Later, as a hobby, Vincent became involved in the harness horse industry as a trainer/driver/owner, which eventually became his fulltime profession having won over 500 races on the East Coast circuit. During that time, Vincent married his second wife, Beverly, who survives him along with their four children and spouses or respective partners, Anthony Ferriero and Nadine of Hawaii; Vincent and Verna Ferriero of Florida; Patrick Ferriero and Kathy of Florida; and James and Suni Lama Ferriero of Florida. After retiring from the horse business, Vincent worked for the Town of Harrison as a bus driver and dispatcher. He is also survived by his 14 cherished grandchildren and two dear brothers Thomas (Tommy) of Harrison and Nicholas (Nicky) of Pennsylvania. The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 9:15 a.m. A funeral Mass will follow at Holy Cross Church, Harrison, at 10 a.m. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29, and after 9 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30. Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. For directions, to read his complete obituary or to send condolences to his family, visit www.mulliganfh.com.

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