Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Obituaries STEVEN KSYNIAK
Steven Ksyniak, 66, of Kearny, died at home on April 28, 2021. Funeral Services are private, in the care of the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. Born in Philadelphia, Steven lived in Harrison until moving to Kearny 27 years ago. He
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worked as a project engineer and estimator for Powersave in Bloomfield for many years. Steven was the loving son of Anthony and Loretta Urgola, father of Gina and dear brother of Anthony and David. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning in Washington D.C.
(202) 543-1147.
RUTH B. HAMILTON
Ruth B. Hamilton (nee McGregor), died May 4, 2021. She was 94. Visitation for Ruth was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. Burial was in Crest Haven Memorial Park in Clifton.
Ruth was the beloved wife of the late Verlon Hamilton. She was the loving mother of Gail Siverson and Robert Hamilton (Judi). She was the devoted grandmother to seven grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. She was a Gold Member in the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. Ruth worked for Drug
All obituaries must be submitted by email by 10 a.m., Mondays, to obituaries@ theobserver.com. Payment is due at submission. Fair Pharmacy in the gift department for many years. She was a volunteer at the former West Hudson Hospital and also worked as a nursery school teacher. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center.
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Continued from Page 4 ‘I thank you for what you did for me that day.’ It meant a lot that you took the time out to speak to them or you helped them out with their situation. That’s the best part.” ••• For Pignataro, his rise to captain is a story of local kid done good. “It means a lot,” he said. “Belleville is my hometown. I was born and raised in Belleville. I went through the school system. I graduated in 1998 to come back to my hometown and have served in the police department. To rise to the rank of captain — sometimes I can’t believe that it’s actually happening — that I actually did it.” Pignataro, who joined the Belleville Police Department in 2008, is commander of the Traffic and Community Policing units. In his position, he has many opportunities to meet resiSeen here are the newly promoted dents. members of the Belleville Police Before the COVID-19 pandemic, he was also involved in Department with Mayor Michael outreach to Belleville’s schools. Melham, left, and Chief Mark “It’s just great to give back to a community that gave so Minichini, right. much to me,” he said. “I am very proud of all three officers who were promoted today,” Minichini said. “They have a passion for serving and they truly exemplify what we are looking for in police in Belleville.” A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH The following are Franklin School in Kearny’s Students of the Month for April. Rose Holloman, Yariel Lopez, Ervin Nunez, Sarah Calva, Andrew Espinoza Gonzaga, Gabriel Licona, Steven Speranza, Cassandra Criado, Dyordia Garcia Koglin, Jordan Pardo, Megan Delgado Ortiz, George Rosaly, Liam Turcios, Rayhana Ait Brahim, Madison Carrasco, Alexander Horruitiner Gonzalez, German Peralta Villamar, Joshua Ramirez, Mia Comer, Sherry Manaois, Aiden Cruz, Alexander Giraldo, Jessica Vega, Mina Rofaeel, Juliana Jarrin Guevara, Noah Mansilla, Diego Acosta, Andrew
Oriondo, Justin Soto, Keara De Araujo Afonso, Chinmayi Pasunuri, Anna Llerena, Andre Matias, Eduardo Gavilanez, Daleyza Giron Bravo, Daniela Rios, Jacob Mota, Bruce Rivera Garcia, Katherine Marrero, Summer Tice, Sebastian Salas, Rebecca Gomez Sarzosa and James Tasigchana.
(Never Known to Fail) O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me here. You my Mother, O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in my necessity: (make request) There are non that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 Times). Say this prayer 3 consecutive days then you must publish and it will be granted to you. M.A.
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