BOATYARD BLAZE
UNDER THE COVER
Local businesses, towns and organizations offer Independence Day greetings ... Starting on page 8
Top left screengrab via video by John Manley; additional photos by Kevin A. Canessa Jr.
Clockwise from top left, at around 9:35 a.m., Friday, June 21, firefighters battle a blaze at Raps Boatyard on Passaic Avenue at the foot of North Midland Avenue. Passaic Avenue was closed for hours from the Belleville Turnpike through South Midland Avenue. Then, firefighters ‘rehab’ and unwind in 90º+ conditions. Lastly, firefighters douse the boathouse roof prior to it being demoloshed
Farmers market in Kearny returns this week
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
Kearny’s yearly farmers market returns June 27 and takes place Thursdays through October from noon to 6 p.m. at the Kearny Public Library on Gar-
field Avenue between Kearny Avenue and Chestnut Street. Shop the Market to enjoy Jersey Fresh seasonal produce, including freshly picked strawberries and blueberries, lettuces, vegetables, herbs and more.
The market is co-sponsored
by the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone and Kearny Public Library. Live entertainment will be provided throughout the season, with featured performers Peter & the Master Keys on July 25; Mariachi Citlalli on Aug. 22; and the Florian Schantz Combo on Sept.
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26. Free reusable shopping bags will also be available. Vouchers for senior citizens are available at the Kearny Department of Public Health. 645 Kearny Ave. The Kearny senior bus will stop at the library and market throughout the season.
On July 18 and Aug. 20, the hours of the market will be extended to 9 p.m. as the library block parties. Library Director Josh Humphrey invites the public to attend to enjoy good music, food, a pet photo contest, an art gallery and more.
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he Queen of Peace
Knights of Columbus sponsor a benefit BBQ for the renowned Deborah Heart and Lung Hospital Tuesday, July 9, at 6 p.m. at Columbian Club Hall, 194 River Road, North Arlington. All are welcome to enjoy a BBQ of hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, sausage, lemon-peppered chicken, potato
and macaroni salad, corn-onthe-cob and refreshments for only $25 for adults and $15 for kids (aged 6 to 11) — all for a good cause. Reservations must be made by Friday, July 5, by calling (201) 988-0183. The Knights ask those attending to consider donating a non-expired, non-perishable canned good for its Food for Families project.
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A look at some of the produce available at last year’s farmers market in Kearny.
Police chiefs association warns residents of utility scams
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
Scammers are getting even more clever these days and as such, the state’s police chiefs association is partnering with the New Jersey Utilities Association to urge New Jerseyans to be aware of criminals claiming to be utility workers to gain access to residences.
Despite ongoing efforts to educate residents, police say they have seen a steady stream of victims reporting fake workers who are finding ways to gain access to homes and stealing belongings.
The typical scam involves two workers who knock on a front door, claiming to be utility employees. One distracts the resident, perhaps to check a utility panel or meter, while the other roams free, robbing the dwelling of money or valuable items.
Scammers use many effective excuses, such as allegedly overdue bills while demand cash; checking water and sewer lines or taking water samples.
“The police chiefs have a strong message for residents — always check these workers for identification and never give them money,” Mitch Sklar, executive director of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, said. “Unless there is a true emergency, it is extremely rare for service technicians to visit customers without a confirmed appointment.”
Richard Henning, executive director of the NJUA, said the association is commonly made aware of these ongoing scams. He noted a recent case in Paterson, where a bold imposter was caught on camera looking in a mailbox before concocting a story for the resident to
gain access as a utility worker. Fortunately, the resident would not let him him inside to “change the service.”
“This is still too common of a problem in New Jersey and we are doing everything we can to spread the word to
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After attempting to lure girl onto motorcycle, Harrison PD says it has arrested a suspect
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
The Harrison Police Department has arrested a man who stands accused of attempting to lure a teenager girl onto his motorcycle.
According to the Harrison Police Department:
On June 19, at approximately 8:25 p.m., units were dispatched to the 300 block
of Central Avenue on a report of a suspect attempting to lure a child.
The victim told police she was walking home when a motorbike approached her and the driver asked her what her name was. She answered and said “Anna,” a fake name, and started running. He approached her again and asked her how old she was, and she responded “14” and continued running.
The man approached her a third time and asked her if she wanted to hop on the back of the motorbike for a ride. The victim stated she kept running and ignored the man on the motorbike and at that point he drove down Frank E Rodgers Boulevard South as she entered her residence.
The actions of the victim were very well thought out and courageous.
At the time of the police response, the suspect had fled the area. Ring camera footage of the incident was turned over to the police. Units also reviewed the Town of Harrison camera system and were able to track the suspect around down. From this footage, it appeared that the suspect was employed by a food-delivery service.
The Harrison PD’s Detective Bureau followed up with the case, collecting video footage and actively attempting to locate the suspect based off of the video footage. A TRAX Bulletin was distributed to local law enforcement agencies. On the evening of June 20, the Harrison Detective Bureau executed a detail in an attempt to locate the suspect and successfully apprehended him in the area of Passaic and Central avenues.
POLICE BEAT
The suspect was found and charged accordingly.
“Safety of the residents of Harrison is paramount for the Harrison Police Department,” the department said. “If you feel you are being followed, please call 911 ASAP. Other steps that could be taken if calling 911 is not feasible are entering a populated area and advising you need assistance, entering an establishment such as a restaurant or store, and in extreme situations, yelling for help and running in the opposite direction of the suspect. It is also recommended to always be aware of your surroundings and make all attempts to be accompanied by a friend or family member.”
TOWN OF KEARNY
July 4th at Veterans Field
Rain Date: July 5, 2024
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Town Council and Recreation Commission
Taking place at Veterans Field located on Belgrove Drive starting at 6:00 p.m. with music by the “Kootz Band” followed at 7:30pm by the Full Count Big Band leading up to our Firework celebration at approximately 9:10pm from the Frank A. Vincent Marina. Fireworks may be viewed on Veterans Field located Belgrove Drive between Bergen Avenue and Afton Street, or on the lower Veterans Field Hill. Please bring your chair or blankets.
NO ALCOHOL, NO SMOKING, NO BACKPACKS, NO COOLERS, NO PETS ALLOWED ON FIELD
OPINION & VIEWPOINTS
GUEST COMMENTS
Council must consider corrective, not
punitive, ABC sanctions: Ryan
To the Editor:
It is never in the best interest of Kearny residents to have small businesses and nonprofits fail. The Town Council has been working with the Urban Enterprise Zone to improve the streetscape of the business districts to increase foot traffic and the customer base of businesses. We have several establishments that have liquor licenses that are to go before the council in their capacity as the hearing and enforcement arm of the Alcoholic Beverage Control.
I believe the correct course of action is to inform owners as to what they did wrong and to give them the time and tools to make improvements to be compliant with laws as they are written. While they are given a set of rules to comply with, it reads like an instruction manual for putting together Ikea furniture and we do extraordinarily little to facilitate compliance.
There are liquor license renewal hours on Wednesday nights, but there are no employees assigned to be exclusively available for this purpose. It is possible and, in many cases, probable, the officer assigned to oversee the renewals is sent out on a police calls. There are business owners who have gone three or four times to renew only to not have the ability when they get there to accomplish the stated goal.
Kearny has many new businesses (both alcohol and non-alcohol related) that believe they comply, only to find out they do not. The town offers sidewalk permits and has restaurants with outdoor space that may not know they can have outdoor entertainment — but not a speaker due to noise-amplification laws. Residents call in noise complaints because customers are talking while outside. Noise summonses are issued to people without officers carrying the appropriate equipment to evaluate the noise level with a sound-pressure level meter.
There are clubs and long-time businesses that may not be aware of the various changes to the laws.
Perhaps it is time the council looked at scheduled classes for bartender training and license renewals? Instead of trying to do it weekly with an “as available” officer, schedule quarterly classes and renewals with designated staff.
When they hear the cases before the ABC hearing board, this is the time to give corrective action plans and time limit instead of a fine. Rather than shutting down an establishment for two weeks, give them a 30- or 60-day period to correct the issues, with a specified fine that will be implemented if they fail to comply. Having no income for 4% of the year while working on a 10% margin will hurt more than it will improve the quality of life for residents. I want our business to succeed — it improves the quality of life and the value of our property for everyone.
Melanie Ryan | Kearny
Paying tribute to a Civil War veteran
Bugles Across America and Vietnam Marine Corps veteran Peter Gasiewicz had to be at a military funeral in Bergen County to play ‘Taps’ the morning of June 22. So he would not be able to attend the Belleville Historical Society’s dedication that day of a headstone fabricated for Civil War veteran James Sloane at Bloomfield Cemetery. Sloane died 100 years ago in July 1924 and was buried with no headstone. Gasiewicz, however, slipped into the cemetery alone that morning two hours before the scheduled ceremony, to play ‘Taps’ alongside Sloane’s grave.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Drzymkowski: Typical nonsense from the AG
To the Editor:
I read that long gobbledygook dissertation on how to pursue a criminal without hurting any citizens along the way. It is a typical political response by government agencies. They really have no true answer in alleviating a major problem so they, like the politician they are, give you an answer any of us could give.
Now I’ll admit — I don’t have the answer but it’s not my responsibility to give one and I'm not
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compensated to do so. but these thugs committing these crimes are basically walking away without receiving any punishment for their crimes.
I wish and hope for some politician — Democrat or Republican — to come up with a solution, but obviously there won’t be any coming from the leaders of our state agencies.
John Drzymkowski North Arlington
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SPORTS & HEALTH
BEH LEADS THE WAY AT NAHS
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
As the youngest head football coach in the state, Ali Beh knows that his rise in the coaching ranks has been a rapid one. And as the 25-year-old gears up for his first season as the head coach at North Arlington, Beh can’t help but think about that journey, while also putting his stamp on a program that is starting anew after heavy losses to graduation.
“I’m very grateful for the opportunity and I’ll be honest, I think about it every day,” said Beh “I think about it every day and then it just snaps back into reality. I look back and it’s like wow, I’m really the youngest head coach in the whole state. I’m very grateful and I don’t take it for granted.”
As a sophomore, Beh played at the now-defunct Queen of Peace in North Arlington before he returned home to Weequahic and as a senior was a part of the first undefeated state championship team in Newark history.
Beh knew he wanted to get into coaching while he was playing at Kean and decided to become an assistant at Weequahic for hall of fame head coach Brian Logan. Since then, Beh has coached at Shabazz, William Paterson University, a high school in Pennsylvania, and most recently, at Newark East Side.
Beh, who also coaches the girls flag football team at Shabazz was set to return to coaching in college when he interviewed and was hired to be the new head football coach at North Arlington in April.
Beh replaces Joe Borkowski, who after leading the Vikings to back-to-back state tournament appearances, left to become the head coach at Hoboken. With more than 35 players for sum-
mer workouts before the arrival of the incoming freshmen, Beh and his staff have hit the ground running with putting their stamp on the program.
“It’s a brand new offense, brand new defense, brand new team and everything. So its about setting that culture, showing how we want to do things,” said Beh. “I can tell you that the kids are very enthused. The kids are always ready to go. They always want more. When you have kids that really want it and understand the will, it makes it much easier.
“The coaches are using this opportunity to really evaluate what guys can do. For us, it’s just installing and evaluating.”
Following the graduation of 16 seniors from last year’s team, Beh and the Vikings enter the summer with essentially a fresh start for everyone. While he know the lack of veteran experience could lead to some early growing pains, with a strong sophomore class, Beh is confident that the future is bright at North Arlington.
Our sophomore class is loaded. So overall, by the time they grow in their senior year, when you look at a two or three year outlook, it’s positive,” Beh said. “It’s a blank canvas and I love it that way because now, it’s like we get to paint and leave our own mark. We get to make our mark and build that foundation and we get more into the summertime, the training wheels are starting to come off.”
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Paisley Athletic FC makes its mark in W-USL, local soccer community
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
Before the start of the season, Paisley Athletic FC Head Coach and Sporting Director Michael Sylvia believed that this year’s roster was the strongest it’s had in program history.
After a few early hiccups, the USL-W League team based out of Kearny is showing that potential. Paisley Athletic has gone 3-1-1 over its last five games, improving to 5-5-2 heading into the final week of the season.
“We’ve kind of hit our stride personnel wise,” said Sylvia. “We know what the group looks like and we’re putting our best foot forward at the moment.”
Sylvia’s vision of a young, athletic roster, especially up top, has come to fruition in
recent games. Abby Droner, a rising senior at Chatham and a Georgetown commit, has led the offensive explosion with 11 goals, Kennedi Cotter, a rising junior from Bayonne, has five goals and two assists, and Addison Halpern has six goals with an assist.
“Up top, on the offensive side of things, we’re very, very powerful, especially when we have our top roster out there and the way we play,” Sylvia said. “It’s almost a race for goals.”
Halpern, the reigning NJ.com Girls Soccer Statewide Player of the Year, has gotten that production in just three games after returning from a stint with the US U-19 National Team.
“She’s an amazing player and anytime she steps on the field it’s fireworks with her,”
Sylvia said about Halpern, who is committed to play at North Carolina and scored 40 goals last season to help lead Rutgers Prep to a Non-Public B championship.
“Just having her available really, really strengthens the attack.
“Abby’s another one where you have her in the attack and the fireworks kind of go off. Trying to get them in the right places on the right days is really key for us.”
The dynamic trio up front are hardly the only high school players, playing a key role. Kate Langfelder (Ramapo High School, Kansas commit) has been a presence in the center midfield and Cassidy Corcione, a Freehold Township graduate, who signed to Michigan
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State has been a key cog on the backline.
The defense features a pair of Scotch Plains-Fanwood graduates in center back Lily Camacho (Seton Hall) and Rebecca Kessler (Binghamton)
In total, two-thirds of the roster is 19 or younger, with the 16-year-old Cotter, the youngest of the group.
“This was purposeful this year. We really wanted to reach out to some of the high-level young talent for a couple of reasons,” said Sylvia. “One, to make those connections before they went to other places. But also with the heat in the summer and knowing what the league is like, we wanted a young group to supplement a few of our more experienced players just so we could play the kind of style that we wanted.”
While the focus has been primarily on younger players, two veteran captains, who returned for another year were Dani Etienne, who played on Haiti’s 2023 Women’s World Cup team and captain Nickolette Dresse, who also captains the Puerto Rican National Team and won NCAA championships for Penn State and Florida State.
There is also a local presence on the roster with North Arlington’s Arancha Antunes (Manhattan) serving as a holding midfielder while Kearny graduates Skyler Matusz (Seton Hall) and Gabriela Matias coming off the bench at forward and goalie respectively.
Paisley Athletic closes its season with home games against Manhattan SC on
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and AC Connecticut on Saturday at 7 p.m, both at Kearny High School. While the season will ultimately fall short of a division title and berth in the W-USL Playoffs, Sylvia has seen continued growth that he expects to continue both on the team and in the general soccer community.
“To see girls light up about soccer in the community is a really, really special thing,” said Sylvia. “I think regardless of where we do fall in the standings, I think to be able to create these opportunities for female athletes is really, really huge because girls see these role models and they can literally talk to them. That’s something we really haven’t had before in the past. It’s just growing and that’s an amazing thing.”
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Monday, July 8, at 10 a.m.
A corneal abrasion is a scratch or injury to the cornea. Corneal abrasions are common. The cornea is the eye’s clear outer layer and has five layers itself. Most corneal abrasions heal on their own within 48 hours, but more serious abrasions can lead to infection and may warrant a doctor’s evaluation. Larger corneal abrasions can cause keratitis (painful inflammation), corneal ulcers (open sores), iritis (inflammation of the iris), and recurrent erosion syndrome (chronic episodes of pain and blurry vision). Contact lens wearers are at higher risk. Yard work and home projects are common causes of corneal abrasions when protective eyewear isn’t used. Dirt, plant debris, wood
and metal particles, makeup brushes, and fingernails are common causes of corneal abrasions.
Having a corneal abrasion can be quite painful. And it can increase your risk of developing a more serious eye condition. So it’s important to see an eye doctor right away if your eye has been scratched. To schedule an exam, please call 201-8960096. Our office is located at 20 Park Avenue, Lyndhurst. To reach our optical shop, call 201-896-0007. We accept most insurance.
P.S. Contact lens users can reduce their risk of corneal abrasions with proper daily maintenance and by not wearing them for longer than recommended.
Belleville offering two new adult recreation programs
The township pf Belleville is rolling out its inaugural adult programs through its recreation department.
Under interim director Lenny Averhoff, the township will be organizing a pickleball league featuring doubles play open to residents 18 and older.
Games will be played Saturdays at 9 a.m. to noon at the Belleville Municipal Stadium Complex. Single registrants are also welcome.
The Belleville Recreation Department is also launching a co-ed basketball league that will feature half-court, 3-on-3 play. Teams may have up to
five players, but there must be at least one woman and one man on the court at all times.
Games are scheduled for Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Friendly House in the Silver Lake section.
“I’m a retired Port Authority policeman and I have loved competing in their sports programs like flag football and basketball,” Averhoff said.
“I know a lot of the residents of Belleville also love to play sports, and we are happy to debut these adult summer programs. We decided to launch basketball and pickleball first because they’re
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popular sports. When we offer our pickleball lessons, the time slots fill up in a day or two.”
Averhoff, a longtime coach in the Recreation Department and a football coach at Belleville High School, said the deadline to register for the pickleball and basketball leagues is July 20 with play starting July 27.
The cost is $50 per team, and checks and money orders should be made out to the Township of Belleville.
“I’m pleased that for the first time, we are offering adult programming through
our recreation department,” Mayor Michael A. Melham said. “Not only are sports and recreation activities important to healthy lifestyles, but they help connect residents with their neighbors and
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Jean Gaunt of Beachwood died peacefully at home on June 19, 2024. Jean was born Sept. 11, 1926, to parents Leon and Mabel Chafey in Trenton. She was raised in Toms River and graduated from Toms River High School, Class of 1944. After high, school she started working at Mease Gorby & Russo and was the executive assistant to Floyd Mease until she retired in 1987.
Novena to St. Jude
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. Please grant my request. Say this prayer 9 times a day. By the 9th day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you Saint Jude.
AShe married her husband, Emmet David Gaunt Jr., in 1945. Together they raised their four daughters in Beachwood.
Jean was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She loved spending time with her family and was happiest at a family celebration surrounded by her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid reader and a longtime member of the Beachwood Library book club. She loved playing the crosswords and looked forward to her
Miracle Prayer
Dear Sacred Heart Of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favors, this time I ask you this special one favor. Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it in your own broken heart where our Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become your favor, not mine.
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weekly Pokeno games with the Senior Women’s Club of Beachwood. She loved animals, especially her grand dogs, and looked forward to spending time with them and their furry friends.
Jean was one of a kind and a woman of substance. We are so blessed to have had her in our lives. She inspired all who met her to be better people and we will miss and love her forever. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Emmet David Gaunt Jr. and her daughter Jo-Ann
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Renovations underway at Nutley’s Town Hall Plaza
Workers have begun renovations to Nutley’s Municipal Plaza — in front of the Town Hall. The renovations will replace diseased plum trees and upgrade monuments that have fallen into disrepair. The plaza improvement will also include installation of new walkways, accent shrubbery, plantings and a sitting wall. Additionally, the town square portion will accommodate the township’s annual Christmas tree.
A new mall-like area will be established in Memorial Park that will include the Korean War plaque, Pervis Robinson plaque, Ray Blum plaque and new soon-to-be-dedicated Global War On Terrorism and Spanish-American War monuments.
Placement and fundraising for the
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new monuments will be implemented in conjunction with various Nutley Veterans organizations.
“This renovation has been in the works for a few years,” Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci, whose Parks and Public Property Department this project falls under, said. “The concept and design was accomplished in consultation with the entire board of commissioners. What we have come up with is nothing less than stunning. Once completed, Nutley’s Municipal Plaza and Memorial Park will be the envy of every town in the state.”
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residents to be aware,” Henning said. “We appreciate the partnership with law enforcement, as we all need to work together to education people about what has become, sadly, a very successful scam in our state.”
The NJUA offers these important tips resident should follow:
n Always ask for a company-issued photo ID. All utility employees in New Jersey carry company-issued photo ID badges.
n Do not share your utility account numbers or other
personal information. Legitimate technicians will not ask for this.
n Look for a corporate logo. All service personnel wear uniforms and drive company-branded vehicles with a company logo. At times, utilities use contracted services from other established companies, and those com-
panies have branded vehicles and identification.
n Note the time. Technicians usually work regular business hours. If you are getting a knock at the door late at night or on weekends, and there is no apparent emergency, assume it is a scam.
n Never give money. Utility workers never collect money
or credit card information from customers in the field. Also, never buy gift cards — they cannot, under any circumstance, at any time, for any reason, be used to pay utility bills. If you are asked to purchase a gift card, you are being scammed — 100% of the time.
n If you suspect someone may be a utility imposter, close and lock your door, and immediately call 911. You should also contact your utility company confirm whether service work is scheduled in your neighborhood.
Learn more at www.NJUA. com.
Registration ongoing
Harrison’s Pop Warner football
Harrison Recreation’s Pop Warner football registration is underway through July 31. Parents may register kids online at Harrison.recdesk.com. The fee is $50. All equipment must be returned by season’s end. No refunds are granted.
The pee wee level is for kids 7 to 10 after Aug. 31; juniors must be 10 to 12 by Aug. 31; and seniors must be 12-14 by Aug. 31. Players who are 15 or older — or anyone in high school — may not play.
The league is open to Harrison and East Newark residents.
For more information, call the Harrison Recreation Department at (973) 268-2469.
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Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service
Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave., Beachwood.
Mae Anna Wademan
Mae Anna Wademan of Harrison died June 18, 2024 at St. Michael’s Medical Center in Newark.
She was 81 years young.
Funeral services were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. She was interred in her family’s cemetery plot in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Mae Anna leaves behind many loving nephews, nieces and her sister-in-law Marie Wademan (wife of the late Robert Wademan) and Joseph Wademan,
John Wademan, Robert Wademan & his wife, Valerie and children Rhiannon & Robert Jr., David Wademan & his fianceé Danielle and sons Corey & Thomas, Michael Wademan & his wife, Allison and children, and Clifford, Michael Jr. & Kelly. Also mourning are Mamie’s dearest friends, Susan Hughes and Peter Pupke, as well as many more adoring friends far and wide feeling her loss.
If you would like to read her complete obituary or send a condolence message to her family, please visit www.mulliganfh. com.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests you vote Republican in loving memory of Mae in the upcoming November elections.
Ralph Landi
Ralph P. Landi, 70, died suddenly Monday, June 17, 2024, at home in Kearny.
Relatives and friends visited at the Thiele-Reid Family Funer-
al Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Born in Kearny, Ralph was a lifelong resident.
Mr. Landi attended Kearny High School and graduated in 1972. He was a four-year starter for the Kearny High School boys’ basketball team and reached the 1,000-point milestone. This feat was accomplished before the three-point line was introduced to high school basketball. Ralph later became the freshman boys’ basketball coach at Kearny High School and was inducted into the Kearny High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
He was employed with the Town of Kearny in the Recreation Department for 25 years. He retired 15 years ago.
He was the coordinator of the Kearny Pony League and also organized men’s softball tournaments where the proceeds benefited the Deborah Heart and
Lung Center in Browns Mills. Ralph was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Kearny. He was named Kearny Citizen of the Year in 1998.
He is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Grilo and her husband, John, Robert Landi and his wife Linda. Ralph was the beloved uncle of Lyndsay Grilo, John Grilo, Matthew Landi, Michael Landi and his wife, Maria.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph M. and Mary Ann (Henry) Landi.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation www.jdrf.org.
Cheyenne Weber
Cheyenne Weber died at home. She was 48. She lived many years in Kearny before moving to New York City 23
years ago.
There will be memorial visitation July 21 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, July 22, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Cecilia Church in Kearny and burial of her ashes will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington with her mother.
Cheyenne was the daughter of the late Lenny and Maggie (Wiggins) Weber. Mother of Sierra, Casey and Liam, she was the sister of Cody, Jody and Roxanne. She is also survived by both her loving grandmother Margaret Radford Wiggins Johnston and her special Aunt Joan Radford along with her Aunt Debbie Weber, Aunt Claire Korzon, Aunt Denise Wiggins and Uncle Mark Wiggins along with their families.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to your own favorite charity in Cheyenne’s memory.
