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Obituaries was in charge. Born in Irvington, Larry Larry W. Fondi, 79, of lived in Orange and Montclair North Arlington, died Nov. 29, before moving to North 2021. Arlington 50 years ago. He A funeral Mass was celewas a house painter, owning brated at St. Stephen’s Church and operating Larry Fondi in Kearny. Cremation was Painting for many years. Larry private. The Armitage & Wigwas a proud teacher of CCD gins Funeral Home, Kearny, for sixth-graders at Queen of
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KARDINALS Continued from Page 12 She has made huge strides. She’s fast and athletic. The basketball skills gradually had to come and they have finally come to her. She’s going to surprise a lot of people.” The point guard duties will be shared by 5-foot-1 sophomore Jocelyn Huancaya, the younger sister of former Kardinal standout Eliana, currently playing at Rutgers-Newark, and 5-foot-6 freshman Olivia Covello, the younger sister of Maci. “They both have so many great qualities,” Hill said. “It’s a great problem to have to have two point guards. Right now, it’s a hard decision as to who is going to start. But they both will play. What I love is that the two encourage each other and help each other. It’s just great to have two.” Junior forward Alex Colon was set to be part of the regular rotation, but she suffered a high ankle sprain. The 5-foot10 Colon will play considerable minutes when she returns. “She’s so strong,” Hill said. “She’s probably the strongest girl on the team. She can also shoot the three (point shot). We have to get her healthy and A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (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. B
back into the mix.” Aracely Vazquez, the 5-foot-7 sophomore who was the standout goalkeeper on the Kearny girls’ soccer team, is a favorite of Hill. “She’s one of the most coachable kids I’ve ever had,” Hill said. “She does all the little things and loves to play as a big (forward). She has all the fundamentals.” Junior Natalie Osorio, the younger sister of 2020 Observer Female Athlete of the Year Samantha Osorio, is a 5-foot-8 junior who can play either for-
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Peace Church for 15 years and was also a dedicated Eucharistic Minister at Hackensack Hospital. Larry was outgoing and personable, making friends wherever he went. A good handyman, he enjoyed repairing things that needed attention, often fixing up old
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bicycles and cars. Always creative, Larry was sure to find a way to keep things around. He treasured days spent going out for a relaxing drive in his 1966 Impala. Above all, Larry was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Larry was the beloved husband of Christine (nee
Fliedner) Fondi; loving father of Tara Krug and the late Michael Jon Fondi; and dear brother of Joy Vanarelli (Chaz), Joan Baskwell (Pat), and the late Doreen Porzig. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Lena Krug, and by his niece, nephews, and many cousins.
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