Police Chief Frank LoGioco, Hall of Famer Bob Cumming, Tom and Ken Kievit Jr. of Athenia Mason Supply.
May 31, 2002: After 41 years as a Clifton cop, Police Chief Frank LoGioco hangs up his holster. On that day, he handed over the leadership of the department to Capt. Robert Ferreri. LoGioco began his law enforcement career in the city on Sept. 15, 1961. He became police chief on March 9, 1990. Despite feeling like he had many more years ahead of him in the department, the bureaucrats at Civil Service disagreed. June 2002: The CTA presents Excellence in Education Awards to Karen Allen, Janet Austin, Barbara Carney, Steven Spota, Naomi Meyers, Mark Tietjen, Donna Weiss, Denise Zeringo, Susan Hague, Roberta Holmes, Gail Blake, Yvonne D’Allessandro, June Fialkowski, Helaine Kerian, Carla Kurtz, Patricia Penn and Susan Stys. Recognition for 25 Years of Service goes to: Arlene Agresti, Candice Balascio, Elaine Bienick, Linda Centinaro, Diana Clough, Elaine Domyon, Kathleen Pasko-Goldenberg, Charles LoPresti, Elaine Marchioni, Carole Markowitz, Eileen Sagui, Karen Sommers and Jean Tobey. June 2, 2002: The Passaic County Bowling Hall of Fame recognizes Bob Cumming, manager of Garden Palace Lanes on Lakeview Ave. since 1980. June 11, 2002: A 9/11 Memorial is dedicated at St. Paul’s R.C. Church. The dedication was on the attack’s nine-month anniversary. Brian Eromenok, 17, an Eagle Scout candidate for Troop 7, CHS student and a Church parishioner built the memorial with his father, Brian Sr. The memorial consisted of an American Flag, two wooden trellises representing the Twin Towers, a patio and bench.
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July 5, 2002: Athenia Mason Supply on Clifton Terrace, near the NJ Transit Station for 56 years, is being squeezed out. In the fall, the two-acre tract housing Athenia Mason was to be paved for a parking lot. The property was owned by NJ Transit and leased on a month-to-month basis. Athenia Mason owner Ken Kievit Sr., who employed 26 workers, plus 25-30 during the summer, said the company expected to stay in Clifton, but needed access to a freight rail line. July 2002: Clifton Skatezone at Third St. and Weasel Brook Park opens. Skatezone was built by the city using a state grant and is managed by the Rec Dept. July 2002: The DAV Post on Hazel St. installs Commander Christopher Sotiro; Sr. Vice Robert McGuire; Jr. Vice Al Alvino; Jr. Vice Vincent Russo; Chaplain Gennaro Aprea; Judge Adv. Vincent Fugarazzo; Adjutant Ted Gusciora; Sgt. at Arms Morton Verhulst; Service Officer Robert Corsa and Treasurer Patsy Veltre. July 2002: Amanda Reece (CHS ’03) attends the National Youth Leadership Forum of Medicine in Houston, while Adam B. Pienciak (CHS ’04) represents New Jersey at the World Leadership Congress in Washington, D.C. July 31, 2002: Supt. William Liess retires after 17 years at the helm and 30 prior as a social studies teacher and assistant superintendent.