Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Obituaries THERESA A. LEACH
Theresa A. Leach of both Kearny and Boonton died Nov. 29 after a battle with cancer. She leaves behind her son Joseph Brennan and a sister Debra Leach. She was predeceased by her mother Theresa Prudence Leach Faull and her uncle Thomas Leach. She also leaves behind Uncle Joseph and Aunt Evelyn Leach, uncle Robert Leach, Aunt Claudia Cirelli, numerous cousins, sec-
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season than the zero the Bucs had last year. To soccer coach Gary Polewka: A chance to relive the glory of 2020. And to my friends at Nutley To athletic director Joe Piro: The freedom to do his job correctly, because he truly is one of the very best in the business, if the powers-that-be in Nutley can’t see that. To football coach J.D. Vick: To continue the legacy that was
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ond cousins and other family members. Services took place at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. She had asked that any donations go to the 11th Hour rescue.
EDWARD A. CONLON
Edward A. Conlon, 92, of Manahawkin, died Dec. 17, 2021. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Edward at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Thursday, Dec. 23, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Stephen’s achieved by his predecessor, the late great Steve DiGregorio. And a national title for his beloved Crimson Tide. To baseball/basketball coach Bob Harbison: A new pair of sneakers to replace the silly toejam things he wears and the knowledge that he truly is a good friend. To girls’ basketball coach Larry Mitschow: Health, happiness and a few more wins. To softball coach Luann Zullo: A state championship. To wrestling/girls’ soccer coach Mike DiPiano: A new position in town that will get him out of a cherry picker and in the
Church at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Born in Kearny, Edward was a longtime resident until moving to his summer home in Manahawkin upon his retirement. He proudly served in the Army during the Korean War. Edward worked for Bond Baking Company as a bread man, truck driver and finally a supervisor. Later, he owned and operated Schuyler Printing in Kearny. Edward was a member of the Manahawkin Elks No. 2340, Manahawkin Moose Lodge, the Knights of Columbus in Harrison, American Legion in Harrison, VFW on gym or wrestling room where he belongs. And now, the people at the Observer To general manager Bob Pezzolla: Some langostinos. Yummy. To owner/publisher Lisa Tortoreti: Sincere gratitude for 20 of the best years of my life. To graphic artist Michelle Rybeck: Nothing but platitude
Long Beach Island and he was also a past board member of Pathways to Independence in Kearny. Edward was the beloved husband of Vera A. Conlon (nee Revill); loving father of Sharon Baguchinsky (Stanley), Karen Evilsizor (Jerry), Edward Conlon, William Conlon, Thomas Conlon and Vera Allen (Thomas); proud grand-
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You will feel as if friends of family have taken over when you entrust funeral arrangements to the Wilfred Armitage Funeral Home. The family-owned firm has been in business for 100 years, serving generations in West Hudson and South Bergen. Its beautiful facilities, in a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness and tact of its understanding personnel.
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father of Jessica, Elizabeth, Stanley, Jason, Ryan, Andrew, Edward and Sean; cherished great-grandfather of Emma, Eleanor, Summer, Mason and Juliet. He was the dear brother of Rose Marie Conlon, and was predeceased by his sister Loretta Conlon. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Manahawkin Elks Lodge.
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