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ix months before he left office, former Gov. Chris Christie signed into law a bill that allowed some fireworks to be sold, purchased and set off legally by those 16 and older. We’re not talking about the fireworks you’d see in town over

the Passaic River — or from Macy’s on the East River — each July 4. No, those are still and likely will always will be illegal to buy, sell and set off unless you’re a professional. Still, for the ones that are legal, Kearny Fire Chief Steven Dyl has a word of advice for the public.

“Leave it to the professionals,” Dyl said. There’s a myriad of reasons as to why. Though it may appear that a legally purchased and set-off firework is out, that’s not always the case. “It’s like when we used to see a lot of cigarettesmoking fires,” the chief said. “The fire starts after

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STOCKHAM FOREVER MEMORIALIZED By Karen Zautyk kzautyk@theobserver.com

N JUNE 22, 1918, USMC GUNNERY SGT. FRED W. Stockham, 37, of Belleville died in France from the agonizing effects of mustard gas-poisoning, suffered during the Battle of Belleau Wood. On June 24, 2018 — to mark the centenary of what can rightly be called his martyrdom — a magnificent memorial honoring him was unveiled at a solemn ceremony in the cemetery of St. Peter’s Church, William Street. Stockham, belatedly awarded the U.S. Medal of Honor in 1939, had sacrificed his life to save an unknown number of fellow Marines — first, by giving his gas mask to a 19-yearold, Barak Mattingly, whose own mask had been shredded by shrapnel; then by returning, unmasked, to the battlefield to rescue other wounded comrades. He continued these heroics until he collapsed from his fatal injuries. The recent ceremony, organized by the Belleville Historical Society, featured patriotic songs and poetry, an invocation by St. Peter’s Pastor the Rev. Ivan Sciberras, a 21-gun salute and formal presentation of the colors by members of the Marine Corps League West Hudson Detachment, and American Legion Post 105, Belleville, and Post 35, Union (in which township Stockham is buried). The keynote speaker was Timothy Daudelin of the USMC Medal of Honor Historical Society, without whom this town might never have known about the local hero. It was Daudelin

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The monument built in honor of Fred W. Stockham sits in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Belleville. It was officially dedicated June 24, just two days after the 100th anniversary of his tragic death in France on June 22, 1918 during World War I.

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AT ST. PETER’S CEMETERY BELLEVILLE Continued from previous page who, earlier this year, alerted the Belleville Historical Society that Stockham’s name was missing from the Medal of Honor monument on Union Avenue. Now, he has his own tribute, crafted in stone by BHS

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3 new probies sworn-in as Kearny firefighters By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com The Kearny Fire Department is getting closer to its required number of firefighters after three probies were sworn in at a meeting of the governing body June 26. The new firefighters are Adam Coppola, of Kearny; James Logan, of Kearny; and Antonio DeSousa, of Newark. Each recently completed the fire academy successfully and were to begin their first official tours of duty July 1. Their presence on the KFD brings the total number of firefighters to 98. The town’s Table of Organization calls for a total of 102. COPPOLA is a graduate of High Tech High School. He received a finance degree from the College of New Jersey, Ewing. He is the son of retired fire Capt. Gary Coppola. Before becoming a firefighter, he served as an intern in the business

KEARNY FD NEWS administrator’s office in Hoboken. LOGAN comes to the KFD having served as an apprentice carpenter for Global Wrap, Inc. He’s an alumnus of Kearny High School and currently attends the Joseph J. D’Aries Carpentry Training Center, Kenilworth. Logan is the son of retired Firefighter Rob Logan and is the brother of current Firefighter Paul Logan. DESOUSA, a graduate of St. Benedict’s Preparatory School, Newark, has a criminal justice degree from Rutgers University. Prior to becoming a firefighter, he worked for Aero Mag at Newark Liberty International Airport as a seasonal deicing technician. Aero Mag provides de-icing services

for many major airlines and airport authorities in the U.S. (Newark and JFK), Canada and England (London Heathrow.) Coppola, Logan and DeSousa join a department once rather short on staffing. But the perseverance and patience of Chief Steven Dyl has paid off with the staffing numbers nearly at capacity. The chief told The Observer last week that toward the end of the year and around the start of 2019, he expects more recruits will be sent to the academy and hired following their formal training. He says the process for getting to where the KFD is now was made easier by having a caring and active fire committee chairwoman. “(Councilwoman) Eileen (Eckel) has been great, the mayor has been great,” Dyl said. “The entire fire committee is great, really, though we mostly deal with Councilwoman Eckel.”

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he Portuguese national team suffered a somewhat surprising first round exit in the knockout stage of the World Cup on Saturday in a 2-1 defeat against Uruguay. After a hard fought group stage, one that featured the heroics of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo putting the team on his back, the squad seemed destined to make a run in what many were speculating as the captain’s last World Cup. That, however, appeared to be closer to a script from a Hollywood movie than reality. As someone who is portuguese myself, expectations were and are always sky high. After all, we have the greatest player in the world on our side, the LeBron James of soccer, the thought is that we will forever be in contention for the cup as long as number 7 is on the pitch. Unfortunately, as LeBron found out as well, one player cannot do it all. Sure, Ronaldo was helped out some by midfielder William Carvalho, who played outstanding as someone who could step back and go toe-to-toe with anyone on the attack, feisty defender Pepe who finally used his head for good this weekend, and winger Ricardo Quaresma. Other than that trio, his fellow countrymen seemed more interested in watching the Ronaldo show with the rest of us rather than actually helping him out. And people will say that three people should be enough, but no one would consider any on his supporting cast a superstar or even close to that label. Take William Carvalho for example. Most will look at him and say, “Woah, this dude is big, physical, and makes plays.” Absolutely Carvalho is a playmaker when he wants to be, but don’t take his size on your television screen to mean anything. Let’s remember, us portuguese aren’t very tall, Carvalho stands at only 6’3, he’s no 6’6 German machine. In comparison to the rest of his teammates, sure he is big and physical, but still only plays for Sporting CP in his homeland without offers from any notable powerhouses

outside the country. It’s not like Lionel Messi, where he can lean on the likes of Angel Di Maria, Sergio Aguero, Marcos Rojo, and Gonzalo Higuain (all bonafide stars) to carry the load when he is not at his best. The same could be said for Neymar with his Brazilian team packed with fellow superstars up and down the roster. For Portugal, it’s Ronaldo and that’s it. A formula that sometimes works and often times is not enough. On days where a Bernardo Silva or Joao Mario wish to step up, the team looks unbeatable. When Ronaldo is locked in and firing on all cylinders, the team looks unbeatable. But when he’s just a little off, and everyone else is expecting him to bring the team to the promised land while they do the bare minimum, the most recent European champions look closer to European chumps. Now we circle back to LeBron James. Possibly on the worst team he’s ever had, LeBron somehow found a way to bring a team with J.R. Smith, Rodney Hood, and Larry Nance Jr. to the Finals. And while they were swept, it is impressive enough that one man could carry a team, which will surely be one of the worst in the league next year now that he is playing for the Lakers, that far. A superstar like Ronaldo should be treated no different. The debate on who is the greatest of all-time has already been settled in the eyes of many (and you don’t have to guess who I think it

is). No one has won and accomplished more in a career than Cristiano Ronaldo. While Messi has won one more Ballon d’Or’s, Ronaldo has more hardware to show for it. Any sports fan will tell you, give me the guy who’ll win me a championship rather than the one who is consistently holding the MVP trophy without a ring attached to it. It’s the classic debate we have about Russell Westbrook and his worth today. The guy who puts up insane numbers, or the guy who does close to the same and wins? Give me the dude who puts up a banner and knows how to lead a team. So when we look back at the international career of Ronaldo, we will see a European championship and many failed attempts in between at trying to hoist the World Cup trophy. Everyone will remember that he was fifth in the lineup to shoot penalties in the 2012 Euro semi-final against Spain and never gave his team a chance to win as Bruno Alves missed the frame completely and sent Portugal home. People will remember him not making it out of the group stage in 2014 as the United States and Germany advanced. No one will recognize or remember his unbelievable three goal performance to keep Portugal alive against Spain this year. No one will remember him single-handedly carrying his squad to a European championship after finishing third in a weak group with Iceland, Hungary, and Austria and shedding tears on the field after a brutal injury suffered in the final against France. No will remember the 19 year-old kid from the small island of Madeira help his country reach the Euro final in 2004. A legacy that should be showered with love and recognition of greatness will only ever be remembered for the missed opportunities on the international stage. But that’s what happens when you’re the best, people always look for ways to tell you otherwise. A career that has accomplished everything, is missing just a World Cup victory. A feat that the 33 year-old may never accomplish due to inadequate support. A novel without a final chapter...for now.

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Our daughter, Rachel, turned 2 on July 1, 1995. That was the day we took her to her first professional game to see the Binghamton Bees, then a minor league affiliate in the New York Mets system. As an infant, I used to sing “Take

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Blood shortage made worse by mid-week July 4 holiday While donors of all blood types are needed, there’s a serious shortage of Type O-negative (universal donor), B-negative and A-negative.

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com There’s a blood shortage — and it’s been made even worse by the 4th of July holiday falling midweek, Rosana Tabacki, an account manager with the New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, tells The Observer.

In order for there to be a safe blood supply for area hospitals, a sevenday inventory of all blood types must be replenished. Reserves are below that minimum.

may: • Donate blood or platelets at a local donor center. • Donate at a mobile blood drive. • Host a blood drive in your community. • Promote the need for blood donations on social media.

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places where we so very often hear “this kind of thing doesn’t happen in a town like ours.” Instead, it’s happened right here. In Kearny. Twice. This week alone. In a town of just over 40,000 people. It’s not the first time this has happened. It likely won’t be the last time. Yet no matter what happens — now or in the future — the time to end all stigmas has arrived. It’s not something we can debate anymore. It’s no longer a question of when. The time is here. It’s now. And if you refuse to think otherwise, you’re living in the wrong community. Our town has seen its share of stigmatized deaths over the last few years. In so many cases, people are afraid to speak of the so-called taboo nature of the deaths. Or, people speak out, don’t think about what they say, and wind up uttering words that are highly inappropriate or shocking. I’ve lived in Kearny, with a few exceptions, since Dec. 1, 1985. When I left for Florida in 2012, I said countless times that if I were ever to return to New Jersey, it would be Kearny or bust. I love this town. I take great pride in this town. I love to tell people this is my hometown. I detest when people speak poorly of Kearny. But there’s one more attribute I want to add to Kearny’s superlatives — and that is, that Kearny is a place where stigmas no longer exist. Because we live in a town where there are drug addicts. We live in a town where people experience mentalhealth issues. We live in a town where people have taken their own lives. We live in a town where people — of all ages — are bullied. We must now live a town where it’s always OK — even common — to speak about such instances. Years ago, I wrote about my own demons on the pages

of this newspaper. There were some who thought it was nuts for me to speak about my own addictions and battles with depression. Yet the truth is, those experiences helped me to realize I wasn’t alone. They helped me to reach out to others in our community to say YOU ARE NOT ALONE. It allowed me a chance to put a face to the problems I experienced — and to say that there is help, no matter what kind of situation you might be in personally. There is medication. There is therapy. There are countless people in this town who are ready to listen at a moment’s notice. And so one week after we saw the lives of two beautiful 20+-year-olds ending way too soon, I use the space in this column, this week, to make a simple declaration. If you’re hurting, if you’re experiencing addiction, if you need help — reach out. Reach out now. There are so many ways you can get help. There are so many beneficial things you can do that don’t involve … death. No matter who you are, what you’ve done, how you’re feeling, you live in a town where people take care of each other. And despite what anyone else might have told you, you have no reason to fear being open, being honest and being truthful. Because as of July 1, 2018, even if there are no signs that say so — like there are in Lyndhurst and other places — in my mind, you now live in a stigma-free zone. And never again should you have to worry about your ailments. I care. So many others care. And all we want is for you to battle your demons wisely and with the support you so very deeply deserve. Nothing else is acceptable. Not now, not ever again. Welcome to Kearny, N.J., 07032 — a place where stigmas have become part of our 151-year history. And with luck, in history shall those stigmas forever remain.

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Get deposit in for AARP’s Finger Lakes trip AARP Belleville hosts a trip to the Finger Lakes of New York Oct. 8-10. The tour will include stops at Belhurst Castle, Sonnenberg Gardens, Fox Run Vineyards, the Corning Museum of Glass and more. Breakfasts and dinners are included. For more information, including costs, call 973759-3912. A deposit is required by July 10.

Get screening, donate blood July 8 New Jersey Blood Center hosts a health fair and blood drive Sunday, July 8, at the Community Center of Harrison, 401 Warren St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aside from the blood drive — and keep in mind, there’s a great need for blood products — you can also donate blood. Free services include finding out your biological age, blood pressure screening, a physical-fitness test,

massages, glucose testing, entertainment for children and more. For more information, call Pablo at 609-933-4692.

Kearny Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington’s Christmas in July. Join the Junior Woman’s Club and Santa Claus for Christmas in July for a fun day of free crafts projects for kids and enjoy a cool treat Saturday, July 7, from

Pride celebrated at Clara For the first time in its 150-year history, Clara Maass Medical Center gathered for a flag-raising ceremony in recognition of National Pride Month, to be observed for the entire month of June. Employees, physicians and community partners were present for the June 6 flag-raising, near the fountain at the front entrance to the hospital. This year, the medical center earned the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), a coveted designation from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation as a leader in LGBTQ healthcare equality. The foundation is the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization. This is the hospital’s first recognition from the HRC Foundation, which grants the designation each year to healthcare facilities nationwide selected to receive this designation. “This year, our flag-raising celebration honors the fact that the patients we care for will receive equitable, inclusive healthcare — regardless of lifestyle, sexual orientation, religion or any other personal preference” said Mary Ellen Clyne, president and CEO at Clara Maass Medical Center. “Having earned the HEI designation confirms that we have created an environment at Clara Maass where all patients are always treated with the highest respect and dignity.” “Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is clear in all that we do at Clara Maass.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Girl Scout House, 635 Kearny Ave. The JWCA will also be collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys and books for its annual toy drive to benefit local families.

North Arlington Two locals honored by NJ Knights of Columbus The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus announce that one of its mem-

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bers, Peter D. Briody, has been selected, recognized, and honored by the NJ State Knights of Columbus as the New Jersey Knight of the Year from among its 65,000 members. In addition, the NJ State Knights of Columbus also selected Vanessa Reveco as the New Jersey CCD Teacher of the Year for her hard work and dedication in the Queen of Peace Religious Education Program.

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Officials and staff at Clara Maass Medical Center with the Pride flag.

Our policies and practices reflect the level of respect every individual that comes through our doors can expect to receive, and this is why we are raising the flag this year,” said Alfred Torres, chief human resources officer. According to the National Library of Congress, National Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Riots that took place in Manhattan outside the Stonewall Inn. The designation was reported in the 11th edition of the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), reflecting on a decade of progress in LGBTQ healthcare. Clara Maass, along with other facilities of RWJBarnabas Health, earned top marks in meeting nondiscrimination and training criteria that demonstrate a commitment to equitable, inclusive and compassionate care for LGBTQ patients and their families, who often face significant challenges in securing the healthcare they need and deserve. The honor is given to facili-

ties that meet LGBTQ-inclusive benchmarks from the HRC Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index, an annual survey that encourages equal care for the LGBTQ community by evaluating inclusive policies and practices related to patients, visitors and employees. The flag will remain in place for the entire month of June. In addition to the flagraising, the hospital›s LGBTQ Advisory Committee will host a Paint and Sip Party for employees, the proceeds from which will be donated to the Essex County LGBT Reaching Adolescents in Need (RAIN) Foundation in East Orange, which provides emergency shelter services specifically for the LGBT individuals experiencing crisis leading to homelessness. The hospital will also co-sponsor an annual picnic for the Bloomfield Pride Committee and the hospital will unveil signage to identify gender-neutral bathroom facilities for the comfort of its patients, visitors and employees.

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Washington Middle School, Harrison, had its graduation last week. In addressing the graduated, Principal Michael Landy, also a Kearny councilman, told those gathered that while graduation can be a time of sadness, it’s also a time of great joy. ‘Graduation is as much a beginning as an ending. Tonight is just one leg on a long journey completed,’ Landy said. ‘Tonight marks a necessary step forward, a validation of achievement, an opportunity for your child to move forward with the wealth of all he or she has learned at Washington Middle School. For the parents, it is a night of celebration and pride. We support and encourage our children, teach them right from wrong as best we can, and we do all we can to ensure that they are ready for the challenges that life presents them. Remember that a parent is every child’s first and most important teacher. I thank you for all of your support throughout the school year and in the 13 years before in which you shaped and guided and loved your child. BOTTOM RIGHT: Landy giving his commencement address. TOP: Several graduates prior to getting their diplomas. BOTTOM LEFT: Philip Rytelwski, right, valedictorian and Keisha Salas, salutatorian.

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Hudak becomes NAPD’s newest sergeant By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com David Hudak, a North Arlington police officer since March 1, 2012, and a cop since 2009, has been promoted from patrolman to sergeant following a ceremony conducted by the North Arlington Mayor and Borough Council last week. Hudak grew up in nearby Lyndhurst. He graduated in

AT THE NAPD the Lyndhurst High School Class of 2002 and went on to study criminal justice with the hopes of eventually becoming a police officer. That dream was recognized in 2009 when Hudak was appointed to the Newark

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the City of Newark as part of severe budget cuts. But Hudak didn’t give up on his desire to protect and serve. In March 2011, he was hired as a federal agent at the Department of Homeland Security. To become a DHS agent, he was sent for training in Artesia, N.M., where he was No. 1 in his class academically. At graduation, he received the Academic and Expert Shooter awards. But his true passion, he says, was being a street cop. And, on March 1, 2012, he was hired by the North Arlington Police Department. In a way, he was returning “home,” just a town away from his native Lyndhurst. Just prior to his promotion, Hudak was assigned to the NAPD’s Patrol Division. He’s also a departmental firearms instructor, assault-rifle instructor, radar instructor, field-training officer and fatalaccident investigator.

Hudak’s also a member of the NAPD’s SpecialOperation’s Unit, where he serves as a SWAT operator and sniper. In 2015, Hudak was elected to represent the NAPD’s PBA Local No. 95 as a state delegate. He’s also a member of the department’s honor guard. Two years ago, Hudak was named the 2016 Police Officer of the Year by the Knights of Columbus, who awarded him the prestigious Shield Award. Hudak says he wanted to further his career as a supervising officer, so he studied for the sergeant’s test, which he took in October. When the results came out two month ago, he scored No. 1 on the list of those who took the test in the NAPD, leading to his June 25 promotion. The North Arlington resident is married to Nikki Marie. The couple has a son, Anthony, who is 14 months old.

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For your consideration: Other top local female athletes Although Meagan McClelland earned the distinction of being The Observer Female Athlete of the Year for the 2017-2018 scholastic sports season that just recently ended, there were other seniors in the Observer circulation area that were under strong consideration for the year-end honor. First and foremost was McClelland’s classmate and teammate Gianna Hoch, who had a brilliant senior season for both the Kearny soccer and softball teams. Hoch, who earned Observer Athlete of the Week honors in May, was a steady defender on the girls’ soccer team that captured the Hudson County Tournament championship for an eighth straight campaign and was the inspirational leader for the Kardinal softball team, collecting more than 100 career hits and offering solid play in centerfield, earning AllHudson County honors. Hoch had a brilliant

career and deserved the consideration she received. Emilee Marshall is another Kearny two-sport standout who performed well in basketball and then softball as the Kardinals’ ace pitcher. Three-sport standout Grace Cappiello was a fine soccer player, basketball player and track and field performer for Lyndhurst. Cappiello’s dedication to the Lyndhurst athletic program will never be matched. North Arlington’s Kaitlyn Stajek had a great soccer season for the Vikings and provided a ton of leadership for the Vikings’ program. Harrison’s Marta Silva proved to be one of the best all-around soccer players in the area. Silva has a tremendous future in the sport and will be a force on the collegiate level, like she already is on the club level. Nutley’s Sydney Kunz

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Meagan McClelland wasted no time when she was asked how old she was when she first started playing soccer. “I was three years old,” McClelland boldly said. “I was already playing (Kearny) Rec (Recreation) soccer when I was four years old. I was always one of the youngest kids out there.” In fact, the recent Kearny High School graduate got a chance to play highly competitive club soccer with the highly competitive Players Development Academy program when she was just four years old. And she knew nothing else but being a goalkeeper. “I loved it,” McClelland said. “I loved it right away. I was able to use my hands. Instead of scoring goals, I was saving them and loved that. As I got older, I knew that I had a chance to be a good goalie.” McClelland became so proficient in net that she earned a chance to play at the highest level imaginable, getting invited to play with her age group on the national level with the United States National Team. McClelland earned spots with Team USA at the 15-andunder and 17-and-under levels. She participated with Team USA in the U17 World Cup in 2016. McClelland traveled the globe for Team USA, going to Asia, Spain, Cy-

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Kearny High School graduate Meagan McClelland (front right) is the 2017-2018 Observer Female Athlete of the Year. She receives her award from Observer general manager Robert Pezzolla (front left). Also pictured, clockwise, is Meagan’s mother, Coleen McClelland, Kearny High head girls’ basketball coach Jody Hill, Kearny High principal Jacalyn Richardson, assistant basketball coach Janitza Aquino (who received the same award in 2011) and Kearny athletic director Vin Almeida, who coached McClelland in soccer for her first three years of high school.

prus, England, Switzerland, Jordan and China during her days with the national team. “The first camp with the national team was in Michigan and everything was so different,” McClelland said. “Traveling on my own was hard, but I think it was harder on my Mom (Coleen). She was much more worried than I was. But still, it was tough.” Now, McClelland is an experienced world traveler, all because of soccer, all because of a sport she played since she was practically just out of diapers.

“I had to mature much quicker than most,” McClelland said. “I mean, I was out there traveling on my own at 15. But I think that helped me as an athlete. I just absorbed everything.” McClelland became a basketball player just a little later than she did in soccer. “I guess I was in fourth grade,” McClelland said. “And basketball was first a really bad experience for me. I didn’t like it at all. I felt like I was a ball hog. I had the ball all the

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mates, but they all listened to her.” McClelland said that the Continued from Page 13 two positions _ soccer goal2004-2005 Janine Davis, Queen of Peace keeper and basketball point time.” guard _ worked well together. 2005-2006 Kelly Rauco, Nutley In fact, McClelland was just “I think the basketball 2006-2007 Courtney Keegan, Queen of Peace about ready to walk away playmaking, I was able to from basketball, if not for the bring that to the soccer field,” 2007-2008 Allyson Dyl, Kearny insistence of her gym teacher. McClelland said. “Sometimes, 2008-2009 Cassie Indri, Lyndhurst “It was Mr. (Keith) Severino running on the court, I felt who told me to stick with bas2009-2010 Tara Fisher, North Arlington like a goalie, truly being in ketball,” McClelland said. “It control and doing things. I 2010-2011 Janitza Aquino, Kearny was a small gym class and he think both sports go together saw that I was pretty athletic. 2011-2012 Stefanie Gomes, Kearny so well. A lot of it is leadership He talked me into trying out and communication, telling 2012-2013 Camila Alonso, Lyndhurst for the team. I tried out and I Photto by Jim Hague teammates what to do.” ended up loving it.” Kearny’s Meagan McClelland 2013-2014 Grace Montgomery, Needless to say, McClelland With that, McClelland earned The Observer Female has certainly made a permaNutley and Nicole Kelly, Kearny became a two-sport athlete. As Athlete of the Year award this nent impression in Kearny. year, becoming the seventh it turned out, she became one 2014-2015 Carly Anderson, Nutley “It’s cool to be able to leave Kearny girl to receive the honor of the very best multi-sport my mark,” McClelland said. 2015-2016 Amber Crispin, Kearny in the 14 years of the year-end female athletes in the history “It would have broken my presentation. of Kearny High School. 2016-2017 Lily Durning, Kearny heart if I wasn’t able to play “I actually didn’t see that both sports. I hope I have 2017-2018 Meagan McClelland, Kearny the Kardinals in practically coming at all,” McClelland inspired other girls to do what every single category, leading said. “I really didn’t expect it.” I was able to do.” the Kardinals to a 22-6 record, But veteran Kearny head (2010-2011), Stefanie Gomes college basketball player, but Hill knows that McClelland setting a school record for girls’ basketball coach Jody (2011-2012) and Nicole Kelly McClelland has elected to will be missed. wins in a year. McClelland Hill saw it. (2013-2014, co-winner along accept a scholarship to play “She’s left a tremendous Hill took a notice of McClel- averaged 20.2 points per game, with Grace Montgomery of collegiately at Rutgers in legacy,” Hill said. “She had averaged 5.4 rebounds, 5.4 land while Meagan was in Nutley). New Brunswick, playing for straight A’s. She traveled the assists and almost four steals middle school. They develBut of all the past winners, Kearny native Mike O’Neill, world. She had great success. per game. She ended her oped a strong relationship, there has been none more demuch like Kivlehan did in her She’s definitely going to be career with more than 1,400 one that saw Hill nurture serving than McClelland, who collegiate days. talked about a lot. She left a points over her four varsity McClelland as a basketball truly is in a class by herself. “If she wanted to, she could tremendous tradition of winseasons _ and missed about 10 player. There have been other great have played college basketning. We were blessed to have games over the last two years “I think we all knew that Kearny athletes, but only one ball, no question,” Hill said. her. We’re blessed to have soccer was her top sport,” Hill due to her commitments and Meagan McClelland. “Scouts always asked me if someone like Meghan to look travel with the U.S. National said. “But Meg is an amaz“I think her ability is very she wanted to play. I think up to and follow.” Soccer team. ing basketball player. She’s natural,” Hill said. “I think she’s going to have a great socAnd now, it’s on to Rutgers “She was fun to watch,” Hill tremendous in both sports. that’s very unique. Ever since cer career.” and establishing herself with said. “She had a tremendous Her versatility is amazing. she was very young, things “She has a great opportuthe Scarlet Knights. passion for playing and she She can handle every facet came fairly easy to her. She nity to do well at Rutgers,” “I’m so excited about that also had this tremendous of the game, both offensively was always a star. And she Kivlehan said. “She’s going to challenge,” McClelland said. toughness about her. I never and defensively. She ended was a tremendous leader, like do well at Rutgers.” “I can’t wait. It’s going to hapup leading us right across the had to worry about Meagan. having another coach on the Hill said that McClelland’s pen so soon.” She always showed up and stat sheet. Her stamina was floor. She had a drive, a compersonality helped her treLike within the next few gave her best. She always amazing. She never lost her petitive nature that most kids mendously. weeks, but this time, McClelgave her ‘A’ game. You would intensity level. She always just don’t have. It’s not easy to “She’s also so well liked,” land heads off to a new horithink because she was so competed at a high level.” find.” Hill said. “She always had a zon with a title in hand _ that committed to soccer that McClelland was not able Hill believes that Mcsmile on her face. Sometimes, being The Observer Female she wouldn’t be that way in to compete for Kearny High Clelland could have been a she got tough on her teamAthlete of the Year. basketball. But she was just School’s soccer program this as committed. 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Youngsters get chance to learn baseball in Lyndhurst By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com

Abigail Venezia is only five years old, but the precocious and adorable little girl knows exactly what she wants. “I want to play baseball,” young Abigail says without even a hint of a whisper. Most girls her age are quiet and shy and reluctant to say two words about their hopes and dreams, but Abigail comes from good baseball stock. Her father is Lyndhurst High School assistant principal Frank Venezia and her two older brothers, Frankie and Adam, are already standout pitchers on the Lyndhurst High School varsity baseball team. So when given the opportunity to stay home for the first week of summer or go with her brothers to the Golden Bears Baseball Camp at the Lyndhurst Recreation complex, Abigail knew which way she was headed. “I love baseball,” Abigail said. “My brothers play and I

like watching them play, but I’d much rather play myself.” Not bad for a first grader. So when asked what position Abigail likes to play, she responded with another high hard one. “Mostly, I like going all around the field,” Abigail said. “But I guess I’m a second baseman.” Young Abigail was among 40 aspiring baseball stars who braved the high humidity and thunderstorms last week to receive proper tutelage under the guidance of Lyndhurst head baseball coach Patrick Auteri. Auteri said that enrollment at the Golden Bears camp was a little down from years past, but he attributed that to the early start of summer vacation, combined with travel baseball and Little League tournaments ongoing in the town. “The numbers may be a little down this year, but the attitude of the kids has been tremendous,” Auteri said. “We have a good group of kids

“It’s the little things that they do,” Auteri said. “It’s what baseball is all about. It’s the fundamentals of the game. They are getting a little glimpse of what we do on the high school level.” Auteri also believes the week helps the youngsters prepare for the future. “In a small town like Lyndhurst, the kids all get to know each other,” Auteri said. “Lyndhurst is a baseball town. I know all the coaches in town and I try to get everyone on the same page. What we’re teaching and what the kids are learning, I try to use Photo by Jim Hague the same terminology so they The Golden Bears Baseball Camp was held last week at the Lyndknow what to expect. It’s the hurst Recreation facility, with approximately 40 boys and girls in simplicity of the game, just attendance taking it to the next level.” Auteri and his staff spent here. They’re eager to learn.” them have been with us for the first portion of each day Auteri had his assistant so long that they know the with basic baseball instruccoaches, as well as several daily routine. The kids love tion, but by the early aftermembers of his current team it, especially after we’re done noon, the kids were broken up to help with the youngsters, with instruction and we play into different age groups for including Abigail’s two older games.” different games. brothers. Auteri said that he loves the “There was a good competi“The interaction with way the campers pick up the kids has been trementhings during the course of Continued on the next page dous,” Auteri said. “A lot of the week.

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tive attitude with the kids,” Auteri said. “You can see that when we break up (into the age groups) for the games.” Needless to say, the youngsters had a blast. “I have a lot of fun here,” said 7-year-old Liam Doffont. “I have a million fun.” Doffont is an aspiring shortstop. “I think the key is being active and being friendly,” Doffont said. “You have to be friendly with the guys you’re

playing with. That’s important.” And what was the most important baseball tip that Doffont learned during the week? “I learned how to catch the ball in a certain way,” Doffont said. That’s important, of course. Olivia Glasser was another girl at the camp. Olivia is seven-and-a-half. Remember, that half is vital when you’re that age.

“I like playing either second base or third base,” Olivia said. “Usually, I’m the only girl who plays baseball, so I’m kind of used to this. But this has been so much fun for me.” And what was the most important thing Olivia learned? “I learned about bunting,” Glasser said. “And you can’t let the other team know that you’re bunting.” Well said. Rocco Scerbo is also just

seven years old. “I play the infield, mostly second base,” Scerbo said. “I learned how to try my best all the time. That’s important. This encourages me to want to play more baseball and that’s good, because I really like baseball.” Evan Foley is a shy 7-yearold who also likes playing second base. There were a lot of future Gleyber Torreses and Asdrubal Cabreras in attendance at the camp.

“I learned about bunting,” Foley said. “And I’m a good bunter. I showed everyone that I’m a good bunter.” Foley said that he roots for the Yankees, so this has been a summer of fun for him. “It’s been a lot of fun,” Foley said. And the summer has just begun. Just ask the littlest Venezia. “This is super fun,” Abigail said. “I wish we had this (camp) all year.”

KHS juniors attend Career Institute at Rutgers Two Kearny High School juniors recently attended the Girls’ Career Institute at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, thanks to the Woman’s Club of Arlington. Patrycja Parafinska and Rebekah Paszkiewicz spent four days away, learning what life as a boarding university student is like. GCI is an annual program at Douglass College which was founded by the clubwomen of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC). Parafinska is an honor student in the National Honor Society who participates in R.E.A.C.H. and the varsity volleyball team. She was also

the class representative in the Student Government and a member of the French club. Parafinska has received the ESL membership award, the Optimist Club Youth of the Month and the President’s Educational Award, French National Honor Society and Academic Excellence Award. She has volunteered for 10 different causes including Read Across America. Paszkiewicz, another highly qualified KHS junior, was chosen by the general federation of Woman’s Clubs to receive a scholarship to attend. She is an honor student in the National Honor Society and is an active member in the Alpha & Omega Club.

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Paszkiewicz is also a member of the crew team and fishing club. She has participated in both the Garden State Championship and Stotesbury Cup regattas. The Girls’ Career Institute (GCI) allows high school junior girls to participate in the annual four-day “mini college experience” at Douglass

College on the campus of the Rutgers New Brunswick. During this year’s event, from June 3-6, the delegates experienced a sample of college life by living in a dorm, eating in a cafeteria and attending lectures and workshops. The young women learn about career choices from women working in a variety of

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THANKS TO THE SUPPORT of the community, graduates of Kearny High School’s Class of 2018 were able to enjoy an evening of entertainment, friendship, memories and safety following commencement exercises at the annual Project Graduation. The evening started with a pizza party sponsored by the Kearny Education Association at the high school. The Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington graciously donated their time to serve 400 students, which is no easy task considering they had been at school since 4 p.m., and it was after 8:30 by the time they arrived in the school cafeteria. The students then loaded buses to be transported to the entertainment venue following a ride through town, where crowds lined the sidewalks to cheer on their accomplishments. While on the ride, each student was given a goody bag, a “swag bag” filled with, among other things, water bottles donated by the Kearny

Optimists, pens from Mid Realty, T-shirts designed by a graduating student, and the drawstring gym bags, donated by the Kearny Education Association. Upon arrival at the facility, students could swim, airbrush T-shirts, make DVDs of them and their friends doing karaoke, have a caricature drawn of themselves, take pictures in a photo booth or dance to the music provided by a DJ. All of this happened while others chose to eat first. Centanni Ristorante and other eateries — and the Kearny Elks — donated to this effort. Board of Education members donated supplies for the makeyour-own sundae portion of the evening, which was followed by a hypnotist show. The final event was breakfast — supplied by Kearny Education Association members. The largest expenses incurred

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Continued from previous page are the cost of entertainment, transportation and rental of the facility, so thank you to all who attended the annual volleyball tournament, bought a 50/50 ticket or contributed in any way.

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HCCC renames library for Kearny resident & outgoing Prez Gabert By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

JERSEY CITY — After 25 years at the helm of Hudson County Community College, longtime President Glen Gabert is retiring — but not before an incredible honor was bestowed on him. At a retirement celebration June 14, the college officially named its library for the outgoing president, a Kearny resident. Immediately following the renaming ceremony, guests attended a cocktail reception

in the Benjamin J. Dineen III and Dennis C. Hull Gallery on the library’s sixth floor, where they viewed a special exhibit featuring works from the HCCC Foundation Art Collection. Guests then proceeded to the HCCC Culinary Arts Institute for a dinner honoring the retiring president. In attendance at the event were college officials, area and state educational, community and business leaders, HCCC administrators, faculty and students — and Gabert’s family and friends.

Gabert announced his retirement in December. He is the college’s longest-serving president, having held that office since September 1992. He is also the longest-serving current community college president in New Jersey. He remains in office until June 30. “In the 25-plus years that Glen Gabert has been President of Hudson County Community College, remarkable and beneficial changes have taken place. He formed a partnership with my colleagues on the board of

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On June 14, the Hudson County Community College Board of Trustees named the college’s library for retiring President Glen Gabert. At the renaming ceremony were, from left, Trustees Kevin G. Callahan and Karen A. Fahrenholz, Gabert, Trustee Chairman William J. Netchert, Trustee Joanne Kosakowski, Trustee Alumni Representative Hamza Saleem and Trustee Pamela E. Gardner.

trustees and me, and together with our elected representatives and area leaders, we have transformed what was a deeply distressed college into a life-changing resource for the people of our community,” William Netchert, chairman of the HCCC Board of Trustees said Netchert said under Gabert’s leadership, Hudson County Community College became an award-winning, student- and community-centered institution focused on

fostering understanding and attaining success. During his tenure, enrollment more than tripled, two state-of-the-art campuses — at Journal Square (Jersey City) and North Hudson (Union City) — were built. More than 60 degree and certificate programs were put in place. Additionally, the HCCC Foundation, which has provided over $3 million in scholarships to more than 2,000 deserving students, began under Gabert’s guidance.

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Nino’s Pizza won the Harrison Minor League baseball championship. In front row are, from left, Melanie Slattery, Rosalia Retana, Liam Doffont, Jose Retana, Santiago Ordonez and Alex Delgado. Back row from left, Michael O’Donnell , Harrison Recreation Chairman Larry Bennett and Larry Kelly from Recrection Department.

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obituaries@theobserver.com Allison Elizabeth Gaynor Allison Elizabeth Gaynor died Wednesday, June 27, 2018. She was 24. Allison was born in Newark and lived in Kearny her entire life. She had the biggest heart and loved her family unconditionally. She fought hard in her short life to stay here for us. Allison loved her “fur babies” (cats) like they were her children. She is, in death, the way she was in life — an angel. Our little girl lost her battle, but she fought the demon with everything she had. Allison is finally free, with no more pain and no more suffering. She will never grow old and tired. She will eternally be our beautiful, smart, funny and compassionate “Ally Cat.” If all of our love was enough to keep her here, we would have had her forever. We all loved her so much. Allison is survived by her parents Kim and Luis Alfieri; two brothers, Christopher Gaynor and Louie Alfieri; grandparents, John and Ellen Catena and Dee Alfieri; aunts and uncles, Edward and Lynn Zazalli, John and Jeana Rivas, Nick and Sarah Luciano, Nick and Denise Alfieri, Vito Alfieri, Dennis and Deborah Sharples, Joe and Michele DeRocker and Joseph Catena. She is also survived by many cousins, friends and all of her cats. She was predeceased by her father, Chris Gaynor; grandparents, Mary and Chris Gaynor, Nick Alfieri and Charles Luciano; and her aunts and uncles, Judy Reiser, Bobby Catena and Mike Gaynor. Stephanie Rae Miller Stephanie Rae Miller died June 22, 2018, at home in Kearny. She was 29. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church. Cremation was private. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to NationalSuicidePrevention.org, Kearny Thistle F.C. or the Kearny Arts Council. Stephanie was the beloved daughter of Denise O’Neill

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(her step-father Vinny O’Neill) and Stephen Miller (Janet Bayer). Granddaughter of Elizabeth O’Neill and the late Hugh O’Neill, Mary Rose Miller and Edward S. Miller, she is also survived by her loving brothers Kyle and Luke along with many relatives and friends. Stephanie loved her fur babies Angus, Mocha and Magic. Stephanie, a very creative and artsy person, had many passions. Some of her favorites included cooking in the kitchen, yoga, animals and baking pies at Stewart’s Scottish Market. She loved to travel and exhibited her free spirit by climbing mountains and jumping from planes. Her last trip was a beautiful tour of Ireland. She played soccer for Thistle F.C., Kearny High School and the Irish American’s Woman’s team. Her favorite color was always the “pantone color of the year.” Her broken-hearted mother

recently wrote the following about their terrible experience: “Our family has been struck by a terrible tragedy, related to depression and mental health. This disease took our beautiful, sweet, artistically talented, funny, free-spirited daughter, sister, step-sister, granddaughter, goddaughter, niece, cousin, friend. Our sweet, beautiful Stephanie Rae Miller has been taken from us by suicide, a decision she thought could save her. With all the love and support she had in her life, it didn’t seem to be enough to protect her from this very painful disease. She is now painting the clouds in Heaven. Stephanie can now soar above the clouds and be the free spirited soul that yearned to be. As for us, our lives are forever changed. Hug your children every day! Please stop judging, there is a real epidemic going on.” Louis Donald Sylvester

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Louis Donald Sylvester, of Harrison, died peacefully Monday, June 18, 2018. He was 81. A memorial gathering took place at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. To send a condolence message to his family, visit www. mulliganfh.com. Born in Newark, he was a lifelong resident of Harrison. He was a Harrison police officer from 1954 until he retired as captain in 1991. He was predeceased by his beloved companion Roseanne Barton (2006). Louis was the loving step-father of Kimberly Barton Heelan and John Barton. He will be greatly missed by his family & friends. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or Shriner’s Hospital for Chil-

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Continued from Page 19 Fairleigh Dickenson University. He was a member and past officer of the Kearny Optimists and was Past Governor of N.J. Optimists. He was involved with Scouting for many years, taught Sunday School at Grace United Methodist Church and was a member of Copestone-Ophir F &A.M., all in Kearny. He was a finance trustee at St. Mary’s High School, Rutherford, and had been a computer analyst in New York City, surviving the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Kearny Optimist Club. Thomas M. Bradley Thomas M. Bradley, 86, died Friday, June 15, 2018, at his home in North Arlington, surrounded by his loving family. The funeral was from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, Kearny. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington. Entombment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Mr. Bradley was born in Cambuslang, Scotland, and immigrated to Kearny in 1950 before moving to North Arlington in 1960. While in Scotland, he served in the British Army. After becoming a citizen in the United States, he was drafted and served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Tom was a union delegate and master technician for N.J. Bell for 25 years, retiring in 1986. He decided to return to work and joined Johnston Communications in North Arlington where he worked for 15 more years. After, he was a telecommunications consultant at Fedway Associates, Inc., in South Kearny until 2012. He was a member of the Scots-American Athletic Club of Kearny and Lodge No. 1992, B.P.O E.

1992, North Arlington. He is survived by his children, Rose Marie Edwards, Bernadette Santiago and Thomas P. Bradley. Tom was the grandfather of A.J., Nico, Donna, Michael, Will and Matt and great-grandfather of Evan, Leanne, Jaden, Carley, Tyler, Ryan and Katy. He was predeceased by his wife, Bernadette (nee Mc Sherry) Bradley.

and sports. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a specialist 5th Class Criminal Investigator. He owned Mar-Con Associates and worked as an industrial supply salesman. Husband of his lifelong sweetheart, Marlene (nee De Paolo), he was the beloved father of Marlaina Melker (Zack) and John A. Di Pasquale (Adena). Brother of Bonnie Cerminaro (Vincent) Elena (Helen) A. McDonough and brother-in- law of Mrs. Elena (Helen) A. Rosanne Lucarelli and McDonough, a former Carolee Petti, he was the Kearny resident, died cousin of Eloise Brown June 25, 2018. (nee Melillo), nephew of She was 97. Ann Melillo and numerVisitation was at the ous nieces and nephews Condon Funeral Home, — Michele and Brian, 684 Kearny Ave., Kearny Michael and Samantha, (condonfuneralhome. Joseph and Marnie, com). The funeral Mass Lance and Tara, Rosanne was celebrated at St. Ste- and Andrew and Carolee phen’s Church, Kearny. and Anthony. He is also Interment was in Holy survived by his grandCross Cemetery, North children Lily, Violet, Arlington. Julia Rose and one on Mrs. McDonough had the way, along with his been a bookkeeper for great-nephews (grandValley National Bank, sons in his heart) Lance, Kearny, for many years Dane and Cole. until retiring. The legendary Johnny She was predeceased D. was a great story by her husband John teller. He captivated the G. McDonough Sr., as hearts of the little ones well as her five siblings as well as the adults. and their spouses. She is They were mesmersurvived by her children ized by his candor and John G McDonough, genuine love and humor DMD (Kathleen), Elena for all. Sunday dinners, High (Benjamin), Lorwatching the Giants, atraine Traczykowski tending all the children’s (Dennis) and Karen games, trips with the O’Donnell (James Sr.). family to Italy, the cabin Helen also leaves behind in the Catskills, advenher 13 grandchildren and tures with the “Silver 13 great-grandchildren. Fox,” visits to Saratoga Surviving, also, is Mrs. racetrack, and the shore, McDonough’s sister, all made for a good life Aurora Bibona. with enduring memories. John P. ‘Johnny D’ His impact on us all Di Pasquale as a stanchion of our John P. “Johnny D” Di family will be greatly Pasquale died June 24, missed and forever in 2018. our hearts. Johnny D., He was 72. husband, father, grandBorn in Newfather, uncle and friend ark, he lived in North will be listed among the Arlington and then best. We love you. Kearny for many years. In lieu of flowers kindVisiting was at the ly consider a donation Armitage & Wiggins to the Wounded Warrior Funeral Home, Kearny. Project. Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kathryn D’Antuono Kearny. Cremation was Kathryn D’Antuono private. (nee Elson) died June 25, John was a graduate 2018. of Queen of Peace High She was 89. School, North Arlington, Born in Hoboken, she and Rutgers University. See OBITS, Page 23 He excelled at academics

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Continued from Page 1 smoking fires,” the chief said. “The fire starts after smoldering. It looks innocent, but it isn’t. It’s the same with fireworks. It may look like they’re out, but smoldering is possible.” And when that happens, it could be an hour or more afterward that a fire starts. This, of course, leads to something else Dyl hopes the public realizes. If a fire breaks out after setting off legal fireworks, don’t try to put it out

without professional help. “If something goes wrong, call us — we’ll be happy to respond,” Dyl stressed. “It may seem like the fire is out — but it might not be. Even if you think you’ve put the fire out, still call.” Now, when the law authorizing some fireworks in New Jersey took effect, something was missing, according to the chief — directions on how to enforce the law. The state is still sending fire departments directives as recently as last week. Any place of business can sell these legal items. But each store can have no

fan, he participated in sports while growing up in Jersey City and later enjoyed watchContinued from Page 22 ing his children and grandchildren play. He loved to go crabbing with his family. He lived many years in Kearny. was the beloved husband of Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Angela ( nee Dubanowicz ), the devoted father of Linda Kearny. Mass was celebrated at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Mellea and her husband Patrick, Hank Zalewski and Entombment was Holy Cross Mausoleum, North Arlington. his wife Eileen, and Chuck Kathryn was the wife of the- Zalewski and his wife Gina, and the cherished grandfather late Nicholas and is survived of Patrick and Sarah Mellea, by her sister Patricia Elson. and Cory, Kyle, Callan, Casey, She is also survived by many Rhianna, Haylee and Ben dear friends, especially Rose Zalewski. Rivellini, Fran Rainey, Eva The funeral will be from and Joe Reese, Laura Catalini the Parow Funeral Home, 185 and Stella Dzierewianko. Ridge Road, North Arlington, In lieu of flowers, kindly on Tuesday, July 3 at 9 a.m. consider a donation to St. Cecilia Church, 120 Kearny Ave., Mass will be celebrated at Queen of Peace Church, North Kearny, N.J. 07032. Arlington, at 10 a.m. Cremation will be private. Henry Zalewski Anna ‘Nancy’ Santiago Henry Zalewski, 85, died Anna “Nancy” Santiago Saturday, June 30, 2018. (Creighton) died peacefully Born in Jersey City, he at home surrounded by her lived in North Arlington the loving family on Wednesday, past 60 years. June 27. While serving in the Army She was known to many as during the Korean War, he “the lady on Second Street played on their football and baseball teams. He worked for with all those children.” The funeral will be conthe Borough of North Arlingducted from the Mulligan ton as a parking violations Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland officer for 15 years before Ave., Harrison, on Tuesday retiring 10 years ago. July 3 at 9:15 a.m. A funeral Earlier, he worked as a Mass will be celebrated at truck driver for Penn Yan Holy Cross Church, Harrison, Express in Carlstadt for over at 10 a.m. Interment will be in 25 years. Holy Cross Cemetery, North Henry was an avid sports

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more than 125 pounds of pyrotechnics on premises. Meanwhile, understanding that people will take advantage of the new law, Dyl hopes consumers take things responsibly. “Be very cautious,” the chief said. “Be certain that adults are the ones setting them off and supervising things. Be sure to be away from where people are. Be as sensible as possible, as well.” Dyl says after one buys legal fireworks, they should be stored in a safe location, well away from anything flammable — and that includes garage-stored gas

cans. While the garage is the most logical place for storage, according to Dyl, they must be stored well away from the location of any potential welding, where sparks could easily set them off without notice. Our front page graphic this week explains what is and isn’t legal. However, here’s a look at the same. ILLEGAL are any kinds of sky rockets or bottle rockets, firecrackers of any kind, reloadable shell devices or Roman candles, any aerial fireworks and single-tube devices. (Rule of thumb: if it’s air bound, it’s illegal.)

LEGAL are sparklers (though Dyl warns that sparklers can still cause serious burns), smokecreating devices, novelties such as party poppers that emit confetti, ground sparkling devices, sparkling wheels and ground-based sparkling devices. Bottom line — if you’re going to buy legal fireworks, use extreme caution; otherwise, it might just be best to leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals. (Visit www.theobserver. com to see a full graphic of which fireworks are legal and illegal.)

Arlington. Viewing hours will be Tuesday, July 3, after 8:45 a.m. To send a condolence message to her family, visit www.mulliganfh.com. To those who really knew her, “Mom enjoyed dancing in the kitchen; talking (& talking) — reminiscing with “Harrison stories,” watching “Blue Bloods,” “American Idol,” “The Voice” and ice skating with family. She loved the color light blue and

had beautiful blue eyes. She would laugh and say — Second Street is my past, present and future. She was predeceased by her parents, Anna and Patrick Creighton; a sister, Eileen Aponte; her husband, Celso, and a son, “Baby Nelson,” with whom she is now reunited. She is survived by her children Maryann (Jack), Debbie (Mic), P, Denise (Rick), Kimberly, Darlyn, Nelsonia,

Renee, Nelson “Jr.” (Ruthie) and Dana (Glenn); several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; two nieces, Joann and Cathy and granddogs when vacationing with family in South Jersey. A very special thanks to Claucia (home health aide), Rutgers Cancer Institute and Hussain at Barnabas Health. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in loving memory of Anna.

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229 COURT AVE. LYNDHURST

$725,000

Brand New 4 bedrm,3.5 bath home 2 garages 1 block, to Train Station! Paver driveway, stained oak floors, gas fireplace, LG master bedroom suite 2 gas heat cent AC systems, full finished basement- 10 yr Warranty.

KEARNY

$325,000

1 fam cape code w/ detached masonry garage. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living rm, modern eat in kitchen. Large open unﬁnished basement w/laundry hookups. Lovely rear yard.

KEARNY

$399,000

One fam w/ 3 car detached garage. 5 bedrooms 2 baths. Large rooms, central air. updated kitchen with granite. new siding.

KEARNY

$625,000

Beautiful Completely gutted/renovated 2 fam w/ 2 car garage. 1st & 2nd fl 3 bedrms units, fin attic w/kitchenette, bedrm & bath, fin basement w/3 rooms & bath. Sep gas heat & cent ac.

LYNDHURST

$415,000

4 bedroom, 2 bath Colonial. Hardwood ﬂoors, large rooms, partially ﬁnished basement, 2 car detached garage on large property.

LYNDHURST

$425,000

Updated 3 BDRM 2 bath Colonial designer kitchen, stainless steel appliances, hardwood ﬂoors, 2 zone central air/heat, all season room, ﬁnished basement 2 car garage.

NORTH ARLINGTON

$450,000

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Colonial w/garage. Open concept w/ living & dining rm, modern kitchen, king size master w/10’ ceilings & WIC. Basement unﬁnished w/ laundry, utilities & storage.

$550,000

Huge Arlington section 3 fam w/2 car garage. 1st fl 3 bedrms, 2nd fl 4 bedrms, 3rd fl 2 bedrms. 3 separate heat- Large rooms!

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NORTH ARLINGTON

$400,000

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Colonial w/garage features living & dining room, kitchen. Unﬁnished basement & walk up attic.

NORTH ARLINGTON

$629,900

2 Family renovated in 2018 w/2 car garage. 1st apt: LR, din area, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, modern eat in kitchen. 2nd apt: LR, DR, new Kitchen & Bath, 2 BDRMS, laundry. Wood ﬂoors.

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560 Forest St., Kearny

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22 Renner Pl., North Arlington

537 Kingsland Ave., Lyndhurst

Listed: $495,000 • Days on Market: 57 Closed: June 8 2018 • Sale Price: $485,000 Agent: Guillaume Da Silva

Listed: $450,000 • Days on Market: 15 Closed: June 21, 2018 • Sale Price: $450,000 Agent: Silvana Abrantes

Listed: $275,000 • Days on Market: 11 Closed: June 21, 2018 • Sale Price: $450,000 Agent: Trevor McKeon

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