Feb. 27, 2019 edition of The Observer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019 • WWW.THEOBSERVER.COM • VOL. CXXXI, NO. 42

COVERING: BELLEVILLE • BLOOMFIELD • EAST NEWARK • HARRISON • KEARNY • LYNDHURST • NORTH ARLINGTON • NUTLEY

Devon St. Demolition Several weeks after fire, building at Midland Avenue corner, Kearny, being taken down

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

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UST A FEW WEEKS AFTER A FIRE SEVERELY DAMAGED AN APARTMENT BUILDING AT 574-576 DEVON ST., KEARNY, WORKERS WERE AT THE SCENE LAST WEEK — THEY’RE THERE THIS WEEK, AS WELL — TAKING THE BUILDING DOWN.

Several men could be seen on the third floor of the 3-story building using shovels to remove charred debris. They used shovels to throw the discarded material through what was once windows (they were boarded up following the fire.)

Part of the roof, which sustained heavy damage in

the fire, was already dismantled on the south side of the building.

The Feb. 4 fire left 12 occupants homeless. Fortunately, all escaped the blaze without injury. The building was deemed uninhabitable by the town’s Construction Department. The fire’s cause of origin is not yet known.

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A fire at 574-576 Devon St., Kearny, recently left 12 homeless. Last week, construction workers could be seen demolishing the severely damaged building.

Chief: Caller said ‘murder’ occurred on Hoyt St., but it was all a hoax

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KING PROMOTES FIVE HIGH-RANKING

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FOLLOWING THE RECENT retirements of several highranking officers, Kearny Police Chief George King promoted two sergeants to the rank of lieutenant and three patrolmen to the rank of sergeant at a meeting of the Kearny Mayor and Council Feb. 19.

Scott Traynor and Brian Wisely were made lieutenants and Patrick Becker, Philip Finch and Kevin Arnesman were all made sergeants.

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In making the changes, King said: “These promotions are important for maintaining the level of supervision needed in the department — and I thank the mayor and council for the continued support they show the police department on a daily basis.”

Here’s a look at the backgrounds of the newly promoted officers:

LT. SCOTT TRAYNOR Traynor, a 1990 alumnus of Kearny High School, enlisted in the United States Air

Force an served as a security policeman for eight years. He was deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom in the early ‘90s.

Following his tours of active duty, Traynor was hired by the KPD in January 1999. In his career with the department, he’s been assigned to patrol, the Community Oriented Police Unit, Vice and the Detective Bureau.

During his career, Traynor served as the vice president of PBA Local 21.

Traynor, who served as a sergeant for nearly four years, is married to wife Rose, a recently-retired KPD officer. Together, they have three children.

LT. BRIAN WISELY Wisely is a 2002 graduate of St. Peter’s Prep, Jersey City, and a 2006 graduate of St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, both Jesuit institutions. At St. Joe’s, he earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and he minored in business

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Wisely comes from a family of law-enforcers. His dad James, now retired, spent 30 years on the job at the Bayonne Police Department.

His late uncle, Richard Drexler, also spent 30 years on the Bayonne PD. Robert Geisler, his cousin, also a St. Peter’s Prep graduate, is the current chief of the Bayonne PD. Before joining the KPD in 2007, Wisely had a two-year internship with the DEA in Philly. He also worked U.S. Customs and Border Protection from 2006-2007 at John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens.

Throughout his KPD career, Wisely’s earned three Unit Citations — one life-saving award, one exceptional duty award and a narcotics bar.

He’s participated in the Police Unity Tour twice, is

an active-shooter instructor, a firearms instructor and a tactical services unit commander.

Wisely and wife, Jenna, have three kids.

SGT. PATRICK BECKER Becker grew up in Bayonne and is a 2001 graduate of Bayonne High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served in the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion — the Seabees.

Following enlistment, Becker would spend the next five years on numerous deployments, including tours in Iraq and Kuwait.

In 2008, he received an honorable discharge from the Navy and went on to join the KPD. The Jersey City Police Academy graduate spent 10 years in the patrol division as a PO.

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In 2005, Finch joined the KPD, where he worked in patrol for 10 years. In 2013, he and his wife, Dina, married.

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SGT. KEVIN ARNESMAN After graduating Kinnelon High School, Arnesman earned a bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University. Following college, he obtained EMT certification and later attended the Essex County Police Academy as a Class II officer for the Essex County Sheriff’s Office.

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Passaic River was positively identified as a Kearny woman reported missing Feb. 15, the Kearny Police Department announced on its Facebook page.

The KPD offered the following details; On Feb. 15, at 12:31 a.m., Rosa A. Lescano’s daughter reported to police that her 66-year-old mother had been missing from home since around 10 a.m., Feb. 15. She also reported that her mother didn’t drive and had left her mobile phone at home.

Hours later, detectives learned that another family member had found a handwritten suicide note in the home.

An investigation immediately commenced after the report was made. Inquiries were made with surrounding police departments and hospitals. Patrol officers were sent to canvas places frequented by Lescano.

A digital bulletin was forwarded to area police departments containing a photo of Lescano and information pertinent to the investigation.

Lescano was entered as a missing person in the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC), a database accessible by law-enforcement agencies nationwide. A police department social media post was made to enlist the public in generating tips and leads. These steps turned up no leads.

Detectives requested the assistance of the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. A Sheriff’s bloodhound tracking dog led the detectives to the Passaic River in Kearny.

Detectives then began

Rosa Lescano searching the Passaic River by boat.

At approximately 11:19 a.m., on Feb. 15, detectives located the body of a deceased woman in the river near the Clay Street Bridge between East Newark and Newark. The woman’s body was recovered with the assistance of the Newark police Emergency Service Unit and MONOC paramedics made a death pronouncement.

On Monday, Feb. 18, the KPD received notification from the Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office that the woman recovered from the river was positively identified as Rosa Lescano.

As in all cases of this nature, the cause and manner of death are pending a full report by the medical examiner.

Preliminarily, no foul play is suspected.

“The police department sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Lescano,” the KPD’s Facebook post said. “We regret that we were unable to provide this update sooner; however, we were compelled to await the official identification made by the medical examiner.”

The Observer will update this story as further details become available.

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Gov visits Belleville HS, awards $80K tech grant to district BELLEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS

will be positioned to keep pace with the continuing nationwide focus on aligning learning with digital technology, thanks to a boost from state government.

Gov. Phil Murphy, accompanied by his education commissioner Lamont Repollet and State Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz, D-29, visited the township high school Jan. 30 to announce the awarding of $2 million statewide to underwrite a “Computer Science for All” initiative.

The additional state funding for the 2019-2020 school year — Belleville’s share is $80,558 — will provide access to computer-science coursework for 900 additional students spread among 29 school districts.

Newark, which has the largest public school population, is getting the biggest chunk with $100,000 in aid. Not far behind are Orange, with $99,989; Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School in Middlesex County, $98,967; Elizabeth, $95,101; Jersey City, $94,183; Gateway Regional in Gloucester County, $92,640; and Somerville, $9498.

No other school district in The Observer’s coverage area received any aid allocation.

Preference was given to school districts that receive Title 1 funding.

“One way to supercharge our economy is by advancing cuttingedge technology coursework in our schools,” Murphy said. “By giving students early access to the skills they will need to succeed in the 21stcentury workforce, we are helping them prepare for high-demand, highpaying career opportunities.”

Belleville Schools Superintendent Richard Tomko said the program – which awards college credits to participating high school students – is designed to “expand the computer science program to include additional advanced placement and general computer science courses to enhance enrollment, establish equity in access to all students, and be reflective of the district’s total population of learners while providing support services to both teachers and students.”

Tomko said Belleville High School has partnered with the New Jersey Center for Teaching & Learning to launch courses in

AP Computer Science, Computer Science Principles and Introduction to Computer Science through game development and design.

He said teachers involved in the program will take professionaldevelopment courses to help them prepare instructional strategies geared to the new offerings.

“Our first goal,” Tomko said, “is to establish both an AP Computer Science and foundational courses for [the current school year] that will be offered to all students.” The district hopes to enroll more than 80 students, he said.

Grant funding will be applied to purchase of equipment and materials keyed to the new courses and related expenses such as identification and training of faculty, he said.

“Our teachers are committed to learning all they can in these areas to help facilitate our students,” Tomko said. “A superintendent couldn’t ask for a more dedicated faculty and administration.”

But the district’s focus on the use of technology as a learning tool didn’t happen overnight, Tomko said.

As examples, he cited the creation of the Ralph Vellon Academy of Engineering & Medical Sciences, now in its third year at the high school, linked to robotics courses and a newly-formed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) curriculum, and the implementation of a Chromebook one-to-one initiative for students in grades 2 through 12 finalized last year.

“We knew that the students in Belleville deserved more,” he said.

“It was important that we started to work on technology, STEM and computer science programs to ensure that our students were competitive when applying to colleges and making career choices.”

The governor’s visit to the Belleville campus, said Tomko, signals not only the importance of the grant but also that “Belleville is finally beginning to move outside a shadow cast by a glooming deficit and administrative mismanagement from 2014.”

“Gov. Murphy’s visit to our district proves once again that the Belleville Public School District is recognized as a place where great things continue to happen,” he said.

URBAN HUDSON COUNTY AND HUDSON COUNTY CONSORTIUM 2019 ACTION PLAN RESCHEDULE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND APPLICATION AVAILABITY NOTICE AMOUNT OF ANTICIPATED FUNDS AVAILABLE The County of Hudson is announcing the release of the 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) applications. Funds are received annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for local projects that primarily benefit low income persons. Examples of eligible types of projects are: public services, economic development, public facility/infrastructure projects, projects to reduce homelessness in Hudson County. The estimated amount of anticipated funds for the 2019 Program Year (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020) from HUD for the programs contained in the 2019 Action Plan is below: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $1,969,138 $165,432 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Total $2,134,570 APPLICATIONS WILLL BE RELEASED ON MARCH 1, 2019 Who Should Apply?

• Private non-profit organizations that have received 501(c)(3) federal tax exempt status from the U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and are registered as a non-profit corporation in the State of New Jersey; • Public Agencies • Municipalities within the Hudson Urban County Consortium (East Newark, Guttenberg, Harrison, Kearny, Secaucus, Weehawken and West New York).

• Applicants for CDBG grants must demonstrate that they will primarily serve low and moderate income residents and households of the Hudson County Urban County municipalities of East Newark, Guttenberg, Harrison, Kearny, Secaucus, Weehawken and West New York.

Applications will only be accepted through the ZoomGrants system. Applicants who are unable to utilize the system must submit a written request for a waiver documenting why they are unable to meet this requirement. Waiver requests must be submitted to Randi Moore at rmoore@hcnj.us no later than March 15, 2019 at 4:00pm. All applications are due by 4:00pm on March 22, 2019.

Interested parties may access the applications on the Hudson County Division of Housing and Community Development’s website located here: http://www.hudsoncountynj.org/about-housing-and-community-development-hcd/. Or by contacting Heather Hanks at hhanks@hcnj.us for CDBG or Katelyn Ravensbergen at Kravensbergen@hcnj.us for ESG. PUBLIC HEARING Hudson County will hold a public hearing open to all residents of Hudson County concerning the CDBG, HOME and ESG Programs. The hearing will provide further information about these programs and will allow for citizen participation in the development of any proposed uses of these funds. Comments on the programs will be received at this time.

The hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 570.486, Subpart I of the CFR and in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The location of hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, those with hearing impairments, or those in need of translation from English, those individuals should contact Heather Hanks at 201-369-4520 or hhanks@hcnj.us, at least one week in advance of the hearing date to allow for necessary arrangements. All parties interested in attending the public hearing should confirm attendance to Heather Hanks, CDBG Program Manager at 201-369-4520 or email at hhanks@hcnj.us.

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If you are unable to attend the public hearing please take the survey online: https://tinyurl.com/ HCHCDsurvey and/or submit comments to the Division of Housing and Community Development at the address above. If assistance is needed to complete the survey, if you are in need of translation from English to Spanish, or translation to other languages please contact Kevin Llangari, Data Analyst at 201-369-4520 or email at kllangari@hcnj.us.

All comments will be considered in preparing the final FY 2019 Action Plan and will be attached to the final plan.

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Seeing humanity’s best when things get best rough

THE 35-DAY GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN HAD very few positive outcomes. The monthplus long stalemate was a reminder how divided our country really is.

But one thing did happen during the shutdown that demonstrated there’s a reason to still have faith in humanity.

At least locally.

EDITORIAL For some, it may be hard to believe that people live paycheck to paycheck. But the truth is, many people truly do. Going two pay periods with checks amounting to $0 a piece is a challenge many in today’s world simply could not manange.

When it was becoming clear that federal It’s no different for federal employees. workers would have to go weeks without And so rather than seeing ordinary a paycheck, Nutley Commissioner Steven Americans go without, Rogers and comL. Rogers, himself once an employee of pany did the best they knew how — and the federal government, knew he had to scores of families that otherwise would do something. have gone hungry, didn’t.

So when a local resident asked him to We take this opportinity to commend step up, that’s precisely what he did. The and applaud Rogers and all the people public-affairs commissioner coordinated who donated the gift cards. an effort to collect and to disperse gift This was an amazing example of the cards to local supermarkets so that those without pay — and those without food — goodness people still possess. would not go hungry.

It calls to mind St. Benedict Preparatory

School’s motto, adapted from Matthew’s Gospel, “Whatever hurts my brother, hurts me — whatever helps my brother, helps me.”

And while Rogers’s work helped so many, we’re certain he did it not for the glory and praise that comes with doing good deeds — he simply did it because it was the right thing to do.

We see this in a lot of our readership area. Whenever there’s a fire, so many reach out.

During the Christmas season, so many donate.

When one person hurts, we all hurt.

So to Steven Rogers and all the people who do for others when they’re at their most vulnerable, we say thank you.

We are all so fortunate to live in communities where people care for their neighbors ... doesn’t get much better than that.

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Writer: Where’s the uproar after man kills family with a knife?

To the Editor: The horrific story of three men accused of killing their parents with knives (The Record — Feb. 24) certainly raises the question of how anyone could kill those who gave them life. The article quotes professors and psychologists who try to

explain or understand the apparent mental illness that caused these sad deaths. What was missing from this article was any mention of a ban on knives, or background checks, for the purchase of a knife, or calls for a boycott on the American Knife & Tool Institute.

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KPD: He did not go gentle into Walmart night

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At 4:38 p.m., Officers Anthony Nunez and Ryan Brady went to Walmart after store security reportedly witnessed two Newark men — Alex Viera-DeAlmeida, 19, and Willas Cardoso-Alves, 21 — pass through the self-checkout and attempt to leave the store with $671.65 of unpaid-for merchandise (cups, clothes, batteries, deodorant and food).

Both men were charged on summonses with shoplifting and conspiracy.

Authorities said Viera-DeAlmeida was also found to be the target of ICE removal proceedings due to his undocumented status, but because of the state attorney general’s new “Immigrant Trust Directive,” he was released.

FEB. 16 Officers Ryan Stickno and Jason Rodrigues were on patrol on Harrison Avenue at 5:50 a.m. when they spotted a speeding Ford Explorer “with sparks flying out from under it.” The officers attempted to stop it at Harrison and Sanford avenues, but when they turned on their lights and siren, it reportedly accelerated further and turned onto Schuyler Avenue.

When the SUV came to a stop at Radley Street and Schuyler, the officers found that its front passenger-side

tire was completely off and the metal-to-pavement contact was what caused the spark show.

Police said driver Folusho Asukwo, 22, of Somerset, showed signs of alcohol impairment but refused a breath test. He was charged with that refusal, eluding, DWI, DWI in a school zone, and five other traffic violations.

••• At 11:52 p.m., Officer Andre Fernandes was observing traffic at Kearny Avenue and the Belleville Pike when a Nissan Altima “sped into town from North Arlington.”

The officer followed the Nissan, which reportedly ran a red light at Stewart Avenue and then turned onto Laurel Avenue without signaling.

Fernandes stopped the car at Hillcrest Road and Washington Avenue. After speaking with the driver, Simon Madramootoo, 27, of Kearny, the officer felt field sobriety tests were in order. “Madramootoo did not negotiate those tests well,” said a KPD source. He was arrested and charged with DWI, DWI in a school zone and five other traffic violations.

FEB. 17 Officer Chris Medina, patrolling on Belgrove Drive at 3:54 a.m., watched a Ford Focus drive through a red light at Woodland Avenue, police said, “without even tapping its brakes.” Medina stopped the car and ran its driver, Thiago Lopes, 33, of Kearny, through field-sobriety tests “that he did not pass.” Lopes was arrested, charged with DWI, DWI in a school zone and failure to obey a traffic signal.

••• At 10:46 p.m., Officers Derek Hemphill and Dean Gasser responded to an accident at Rt. 7 and Rt. 508 and found a Mitsubishi Galant on an off-road embankment. Police said it “appeared that the driver had failed to keep right to continue onto Rt. 7 east, crossed into oncoming traffic and ended up driving off the roadway, luckily without hitting another car.”

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SOME 20 HARRISON students recently journeyed to Yale University in Connecticut where they got a guided tour of the New Haven campus, checked out some college activities and academics and learned about the town’s history.

No, they weren’t being recruited by the elite Ivy League school, but they certainly had their scholastic antennas lifted and it’s possible that some may be seeking admission one day.

The youngsters from Washington Middle School are participants in the school’s Scholars Club, whose advisers are seventh-grade language-arts teacher Karen Cristalli and sixth-grade social studies instructor Tara Maziou.

Altogether, about 40 youngsters from grades 6, 7 and 8 are club members, they said.

For the past three years, the club has sponsored field trips to universities. Prior visits were to Columbia University where students were clued in to the special role the school plays in research and publications and to the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab’s Young Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Conference.

WMS Principal Michael Landy said the trips are “part of a multi-year plan to have our students visit all [eight] schools in the Ivy League.”

Students who went to Yale — only seventh- and eighth-graders — had to earn their way by completing an extensive written application and conduct research on the university’s curriculum and surroundings, the advisers noted.

Cristalli, who also coordinates the school district’s Gifted & Talented program, said: “We see enormous benefit for our students from each of these field trips. Each trip builds

upon the last, and in the coming years, we plan to visit the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University.”

Eighth-grader Nolan French was gratified to learn that Yale’s financial aid packages support qualified candidates regardless of income while classmate Belinda Ocampo was struck by the Yale motto, “Lux et Veritas” (Light and Truth) highlighting the school’s mission. And Sahara Salas was excited to learn about the city’s heritage and Yale’s Gothic revival architecture.

After returning, students were directed to record their reflections on the trip in a personal journal.

Plenty of other afterschool enrichment opportunities for WMS students are offered through the Scholars Club and/or Gifted & Talented program throughout the school year.

At times there is overlap between the two.

During the past two years, kids broadened their geographic and environmental horizons by visiting the Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn, Branch Brook Park in Essex County and Wave Hill Public Gardens, a horticultural and cultural center in the Riverdale section of the Bronx.

And students engaged in a variety of lively competitions in Spelling Bee (Steven Mangandid is a two-time winner in 2018 and 2019); Geography Bee, Brain Bowl, Math League (Kylan Chen was the 2018 victor); Battle of the Books and Rubix Cube Smash.

Amateur snappers worked on perfecting their craft in Photography Club and members of the Debate Club researched case law and took on the roles of defense attorney, prosecutor, judge, witness and juror in a mock trial competition hosted by Rutgers University in 2018.

When Harrison’s Washington Middle School students visited Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, they were able to spend time at the university’s bookstore.

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In addition to the mentoring program, the Military & Veterans Bureau will expand its assistance to Nutley residents who have family members deployed.

Rogers, who is a retired U.S. Naval Officer, explained that the bureau already provides assistance to several residents who are connected to the military.

The assistance includes peer outreach, professional counseling and networking of military families — as well as an extensive veterans’ assistance program working in partnership with the VA. “Our new Military Mentoring Program provides assistance to candidates for the military by working with them as they prepare for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test and pursue special career fields in all branches of the military.

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The driver’s explanation reportedly was first that she tried parking and then that her tire went flat.

“She told the officers that she wasn’t drunk because she was wearing regular clothes and wasn’t dressed to go out drinking — but sobriety tests told a different tale,” noted the KPD. Gabrielle Paul, 28, of Jersey City was arrested and charged with DWI, driving with a suspended license and careless driving.

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cadet program,” Rogers said.

The Civil Air Patrol mission statement reads: “As a total force partner and auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol members selflessly devote their time, energy and expertise toward the wellbeing of their communities, while also promoting aviation and related fields through aerospace/STEM education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program.”

“Although the Civil Air Patrol is an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, its training is an asset for all branches of the military.

Being part of the CAP is not in any way committing anyone to a military career.

It’s their educational and training program that fits our program,” Rogers said. “What motivated me to launch this mentoring program is the number of parents and youth who have come to our office seeking assistance and guidance regarding military careers.

I am proud to say that no other community in this state does what our township does for its members of the military and its veterans.”

Any Nutley resident interested in the Military Mentoring Program can call Dan Jacoby at 973-284-4976 for more details.

Nobre and Josh Lopez responded to Walmart on a report from security that two women had filled a shopping cart with $546.68 of merchandise — mostly clothing — and tried to “casually leave” without paying.

Nafisah Muse, 25, of Newark, and Shadeekah Moon, 35, of East Orange, were both charged with shoplifting and conspiracy.

Muse was later released with her summons, but Moon was found to be wanted on a $1,000 Union drug-possession warrant and was lodged in the Hudson County Jail.

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The ladies of the mat Belleville’s girls are trailblazers in new varsity sport

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The Belleville High School wrestling team welcomed girls to the team this season. From left are Soraya Safforld, Alisa Safforld, Esmeh Embaby and head coach Joe Pizzi.

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ALISA SAFFORLD WAS ALWAYS involved in martial arts, in particular, the form of krav maga, which is described as a military self-defense and fighting system developed for the Israeli Defense Forces. It is derived from a combination of kick boxing, Akido, kudo, karate and wrestling. It emphasizes aggressive tactics with offensive and defensive maneuvers.

So when it came time to attend Belleville High School, Safforld and her best friend Crystal Araujo decided to join

the varsity wrestling team.

They didn’t know what to expect.

“I thought that when we first walked in, people would look at us differently,” Safforld said. “But that wasn’t the case. Everyone accepted us.”

Belleville wrestling coach Joe Pizzi wasn’t about to turn the young ladies away.

“Ever since I took over (four years ago), I was always open to female wrestlers,” Pizzi said. “I just told them that they shouldn’t expect to be treated any differently.”

As it turned out, Belleville had five girls who wanted to

wrestle this season.

“They were there every single day,” Pizzi said. “They showed that they were interested and were extremely dedicated.”

Sophomore Alisa Safforld, her sister freshman Soraya, sophomore Araujo, junior Jeymarie Reyes and junior Esmeh Embaby formed the contingency of female wrestlers at Belleville High this season.

“The practices were hard,” Alisa Safforld said. “But we were willing to put a lot of work into it. We wanted to

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teammates on the Nutley High School wrestling team were competing over the weekend at the NJSIAA Region 3 tournament at West Orange High School, but the Maroon Raider sophomore was not on the mat.

Perhaps Searle should have been, but fate just wasn’t kind to him. For all intents and purposes, Searle looked like he belonged there, but a controversial ruling caused him to lose a District 9 285-pound semifinal match against Nicholas Huntt of North Bergen.

However, Searle appeared to have Huntt pinned right before the second period expired. One referee did indeed smack the mat, indicating that there was a pin.

The victory would have been the culmination of a lot of hard work and dedication, as Searle had developed into a solid wrestler.

Searle was always a football player first and became a starting two-way lineman for the Maroon Raiders in the fall. After the football season, he was convinced to join the wrestling team.

And lo and behold, Searle became a good wrestler, winning 25 matches during the season.

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“Everyone talked about me becoming a wrestler,” Searle said. “I was told it would make me a better football player, so I did. I spoke to some friends and family members and they all said it would help me for wrestling.”

Searle was a little shocked with his instant success.

“In the beginning, I guess I was surprised, but as I started to learn more, I saw that I was getting pretty good at it. I liked the challenge of wrestling, being on the mat by myself.”

So here was Searle wrestling in the district semifinals with a berth in the regions on the line.

Searle was trailing, 3-0, when he made his move.

“He got me in a single (leg takedown), but I stepped over and I put him to his back with it,” Searle said. “It was a pin. I knew it was a pin.”

But the second official came across the mat and ruled that Searle was out of bounds, thus nullifying the pin.

After reviewing video of the match, Searle clearly pinned Huntt and should have moved on. It was an awful call.

“One (referee) called it a

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cited,” Safforld said. “It was pretty nerve wracking. It was so big. I never dreamed keep coming. I think we there would be so many girls proved we liked wrestling.” there.”

Embaby, a volleyball The elder Safforld won player in the fall, was told that she should try wrestling. four matches in Red Bank to punch her ticket to Atlantic “A friend of mine recomCity. She will face Quanizja mended it to me,” Embaby Leganneur of Asbury Park said. “I always wanted to do in the quarterfinals of the something like karate or Jiu 100-pound weight class on Jitsu, so I found a combinaSaturday in Atlantic City. tion of those. It was wres“I was excited to get the tling. I loved it.” chance to wrestle strictly Last week, the girls were with girls,” Alisa Safforld part of the groundbreaking girls-only Region tournament said. “I just think this is what I’m supposed to do. I at Red Bank Regional High don’t know how I’m going School. to feel about being there. I After the tournament, Alimight be overwhelmed by it sa Safforld finished second and earned a berth in the NJ- all. I just have to go out and SIAA state championships in do my best.”

Regardless of what hapAtlantic City this weekend. pens this weekend, the girls Yes, the girls will wrestle on of Belleville know they’ve the same mats as the boys at accomplished something spethe state championships in cial. They are trailblazers in Boardwalk Hall. the sport of girls’ wrestling.

Alisa Safforld didn’t know “I think we’re starting what to expect from particisomething that is going to pating in the first-ever allbe around for a very long girls wrestling regional. time,” Soraya Safforld said.

“I was nervous and ex-

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“I’m very excited about the future.”

“It’s something that I want to do,” Embaby said. “And I’m glad I did it. I do feel like more girls will be willing to try it out now because we did it. We’ve opened the doors for others to come in. Wrestling will be a sport we’ll have here in Belleville for a long time.”

And Alisa Safforld will forever be known as the first girl to compete in the state tournament. Her teammate David Guerra, the former Observer Athlete of the Week, will also compete in Atlantic City this weekend, becoming the first Belleville wrestler since Justin Colon in 2012 to make the trip to Atlantic City. Alisa Safforld makes it two Belleville wrestlers headed to AC. “It’s a good feeling that the hard work is paying off,” Alisa Safforld said. “I had a mom come up to me and tell me that her daughter admires me for what I’ve done, that the town is excited to see a girl wrestler doing so well.

That’s just a great feeling.”

Pizzi gave a lot of credit to the elder Safforld.

“There are not enough words I can say about Alisa,” Pizzi said. “She’s the kind of athlete and person that you want to represent your program. She never complains.

She works hard. She’s very quiet and extremely humble.”

And Pizzi is proud of all of the girls who made the com-

championship of the Region 2 tourney. Cardenas will more than likely be the top seed in the 195-pound class this weekend in Atlantic City.

Cardenas recently gave a verbal commitment to attend Cornell and wrestle there next season.

It was mentioned that Guerra of Belleville punched his ticket to Atlantic City, the first Belleville wrestler in seven years to go to Atlantic City. Guerra made it to the finals of the 145-pound class, but fell in a tough 9-7 decision to Alex Winart of Mendham.

And it was a great weekend for the Kearny wrestling team, which will send three OTHER LOCALS HEADED wrestlers to the state chamTO ATLANTIC CITY pionships. Steven Silva (113 Lyndhurst sophomore Dylan Weaver continued his pounds) and Jacob Baeza (120 pounds) each won their assault on a possible state consolation bouts to finish championship when he won third at Region 3. Silva won the 138-pound championwith a pin over Sean Neary of ship at Region 3, defeating Domenic DiFrancescantonio Livingston and Baeza earned an 8-1 decision over Jake of Hanover Park, 9-3, in the Bursese of Hanover Park. title bout to become the first Matthew Mauricio of Lyndhurst wrestler since Kearny will also head to At2002 to earn a berth at the state championships. Weaver lantic City as a fourth-place finisher in the 195-pound had defeated DiFrancesclass at Region 3. Mauricio cantonio in the finals of the District 10 championship last lost in the consolation finals to Gianluca Birnbaum of week.

Hanover Park.

Kearny native Jacob Jeff Diaz of Bloomfield will Cardenas, the reigning state also head to Atlantic City champion at 195 pounds, after placing third in the continued his climb toward 285-pound (heavyweight) dibecoming the first-ever vision having defeated NichoKearny wrestler to win two state titles by defeating Kyle las Huntt of North Bergen in Jacob of Paramus, 1-0, in the the consolation finals.

mitment this season.

“The girls know that they’re making history,” Pizzi said. “They’re going to go down in history as the first girls from Belleville. I think it’s going to become huge.

I think a lot of people are going to see Alisa Safforld from Belleville wrestling in Atlantic City. I already see the reaction in town. I think these girls have lifted the town’s spirits in a big way.

They’re starting a big trend.”

And it’s a great thing for Pizzi’s entire program.

“We preach the idea of family,” Pizzi said. “We’re all together. We have a great group of kids.”

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The officials conferred and ruled that the match should continue with Searle leading, 5-3. But if Searle was out of bounds as the second official ruled, then the entire five-point move (two-point takedown, three-point near fall) should have been waved off as well. It was not.

Searle was forced to continue to wrestle and ended up losing to Huntt via a pin in 4:43.

“I can’t even describe how bad it was,” Searle said. “It was awful. I had to keep wrestling, but I knew I had a pin.”

In the consolation wrestlebacks, Searle lost to Liam Gray of Delbarton, 5-2. Just like that, his season was over, even though he had won.

So as some of Searle’s teammates moved on to the Region 3 tourney, Searle did not.

“I know I still should be wrestling,” Searle said. “I know 100 percent that my season should not be over.

It gets harder and harder every time I think about it.

I started off upset and sad, but now that’s turned into anger.”

So on the Monday after the pin that was taken away, Searle was resigned to the fact that his season had come to an unfortunate end.

“The more I think about it, the more it makes me want to get out there again,” Searle said. “I’m going to remember this and use it as fuel for next year.”

The only redeeming factor in all of this mess is that Searle is only a sophomore.

There will be another day, Photo by Jim Hague another match. If he were a Nutley heavyweight wrestler Billy Searle thought he had a senior, the loss would have win via pin in the semifinals of the District 9 tournament last been more devastating. week, only to have an official reverse the call.

Nutley head coach Mike DiPiano credited Searle for became a leader. He leads by Searle is also a baseball his dedication to the sport. player, so he’s a three-sport “He works extremely hard example.” at it,” DiPiano said. “I’m extremely proud of the wrestler he became. Even though he’s only a sophomore, he

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“He’s very athletic,” DiPiano said. “He can hit well in baseball and runs well for his size. We all have a good two more years with him. I didn’t expect 25 wins from him this year. He’s done very well.”

Searle had 25 wins and without question had win No. 26.

The main official saw it that way, but another saw it differently.

So Searle was at Region 3, just not as a competitor.

“I was there to root for my teammates and friends,” Searle said. “I always cheer them on.”

Searle knows that he has motivation for next wrestling season.

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Lyndhurst’s Podolski: Mr. Reliable

By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com

IF YOU ASK THE FOOTBALL AND basketball coaching staffs at Lyndhurst High School about Brian Podolski, they would all say the same thing.

Podolski is as reliable as they come.

“I rely on him a lot,” said Lyndhurst head boys’ basketball coach Tom McGuire. “I have a ton of faith and trust in him. He’s been through the battles and he’s used to his role as a leader. He’s been a three-year starter for us. We really do rely on him.”

Never more proof of that reliability than when the current basketball season began.

The Golden Bears had to wait out the 30 days that starting

point guard Billy McMann had to sit due to the NJSIAA’s transfer rule, so the Golden Bears were without someone to lead the team on the floor.

McGuire wasted little time where he was going to go.

Good old Mr. Reliable.

“He has that point guard mentality,” McGuire said.

“He was the one we looked to handle the ball. Before Billy was able to play, we put a lot of responsibility on him. And he flourished.”

Podolski, the starting quarterback for the Golden Bears in the fall, leading Lyndhurst to the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group II championship game, had no problem becoming the impromptu point guard.

“When I was in sixth, sev-

enth and eighth grade, I was a point guard,” Podolski said.

“So I could handle the role.”

Much like he did during the football season, when Podolski led the Golden Bears to a school-record nine victories, completing 60 percent of his passes for 1,620 yards and 13 touchdowns.

“It was definitely a great run,” Podolski said. “It was one to remember. We were able to make it to the state championship game.”

So is Podolski more of a football player or a basketball player?

“I like to consider myself as an athlete,” Podolski said. “I like playing both sports.”

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scorer. With McCann in the lineup, Podolski gave up the point guard role and went back to his more comfortable slot at small forward. When another key player left the team for unspecified reasons, Podolski had to concentrate more on putting the ball in the basket.

“I felt like I had to shoot the ball a little more,” Podolski said. “I was taking the open shots that I had. I felt like everyone was looking for each

other more. We’re playing more like a team now.”

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Podolski said that he didn’t mind taking on more of the scoring load recently.

In fact, his 20 and 21-point performances were his best scoring games of the season.

“I was averaging about eight points per game,” Podolski said. “I definitely had to pick up the scoring.

It was a little different for me, but I was fine with it. I always thought of myself of being like the coach on the field or a coach on the floor.”

McGuire knows that he has placed a lot of responsibility on Podolski’s shoulders.

“He’s the one we trusted with the ball,” McGuire said.

“He had to facilitate everything. He really helped us out when we needed him. He did his job. Once we got Billy back, we moved Brian back inside. We really can put

him anywhere. He’s what every coach wants. He’s where you want him to be.

He really is like the quarterback on the court.”

And McGuire likes the way the Golden Bears are playing as they prepared to face Hanover Park in the opening round of the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group II playoffs.

“We’ve become a different team,” McGuire said. “We’ve become more of a threat by putting Brian inside. He has great vision on the court. He can make the perfect pass.

He still has that point guard mentality.”

McGuire said that he has even encouraged Podolski to shoot the ball more.

“He has a great shot,” McGuire said. “He’s always been the player to make the extra pass. But we need him to score.”

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McGuire likes the kind of leader Podolski is.

“He’s quietly loud,” McGuire said. “He might not say much, but he lets people know that he’s there. He talks more than you think.”

Podolski will more than likely attend Western Connecticut State University in the fall and will hope to play football there. He will major in criminal justice with the

eventual goal to become a police officer like his uncle and cousins.

“I always wanted to be a police officer,” Podolski said.

But Podolski knows that his run as a Lyndhurst athlete is drawing to a close.

“There is definitely a little sense of sadness,” Podolski said. “Everyone knows everyone in Lyndhurst. There’s

a strong bond.”

McGuire said that he will certainly miss Podolski and his senior teammates.

“These are my first group of seniors,” McGuire said.

“We bonded together like brothers. And if we didn’t have Brian, we’d be in trouble. He’s a gamer, the kind of kid that you really want to root for.”

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No one was murdered — nor was anyone so much as injured.

King says it was fortunate there were no injuries or damage to the home. He says the residents who lived in the Hoyt Street location were understandably “shaken up by this,” despite the positive outcome.

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NPD: Suspicious activity reported NUTLEY DETECTIVES ARE investigating a series incidents after they received calls of suspicious activity around three driveways on Mapes Avenue on Feb. 20, the Nutley PD said last week.

Police say a caller told them they observed an unknown male on their driveway. The male was standing near the driver’s side of their daughter’s car and was seen looking into the driver’s side front window. At the same time, the witness told police they also observed a second unknown suspect enter a vehicle parked on the driveway of a neighboring home.

The second suspect also reportedly walked north and entered an another unknown vehicle and drove off.

The neighbor was contacted and said their vehicle had been entered — but it was unclear if anything had been stolen.

Later that day, Nutley police were working with the Clifton Police Department when they attempted to apprehend a suspect who fled from them at the CliftonNutley border. It is believed the incidents are related and remain under investigation.

Meanwhile, the Nutley PD also released reports of the following incidents:

FEB. 16 Animal complaint – Homer Avenue.

Response was made to the area on a dog found in a yard. Officers returned to headquarters with the dog, the owner was found and responded to headquarters to retrieve it.

FEB. 18 Identity theft – Headquarters received a walk-in report of

theft of identity. The victim told police they received several credit card denial notices, though they’d never applied for credit. The victim told police they had signed up with Life Lock and were alerted that an account was opened with AT&T, but they were able to intercept it. The NPD’s Detective Bureau was advised of the incident.

FEB. 19 Arrest – Kierstead Avenue – Police say they responded to a dispute resulting in the arrest of Eugene Watson, 23, of Nutley. Watson was charged with possession with intent to use drugs, possession of paraphernalia and possession of CDS marijuana. Waston, issued a mandatory court appearance, was released on his own recognizance, police said.

Burglary – Satterthwaite Avenue – A resident contacted police when they noticed a back door lock had been tampered with and the door was ajar when returning to the home, the NPD said. Officers say they arrived and checked the residence to make certain no one was in the home. It did not appear anything was taken at the time of the report. The homeowner will be going through the home more closely and was told to contact police should they find anything missing.

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Fraud – Headquarters received a report where a victim told them they lost a Chase Bank liquid debit card and were notified by the bank there had been numerous withdrawals made from an unknown person on the account.

Theft of Services – Kingsland Avenue – Response was made to the area on a theft of services report. An employee told police that a white Chrysler pulled into a service station and requested $25 in gas. After pumping the gas, the employee told police he asked for the $25, but the customer replied, saying they only wanted $10 in fuel. The driver drove off, heading north on Passaic Avenue. Officers attempted to contact the registered owner of the vehicle and were unsuccessful.

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The Annual Business & Labor Recognition Reception has raised more than $4 million since its inception 26 years ago.

This will mark the third year Cardinal Tobin will oversee the event, which is attended annually by hundreds of labor and business leaders.

The reception benefits the archdiocese’s Catholic Youth Organization and Retreat Center in Kearny, which serves more than 35,000 young people of every race, religion and ethnic background every year.

“Mr. Forem, focused on the dignity of work, has shown great dedication to his employees and the members of the community, whom he has served, over these many years,” the cardinal in making the announcement said.

In honoring Msgr.

Gilchrist posthumously, this year, Tobin said: “There is no one more deserving of this honor than our beloved Msgr.

John. While serving the church for over 50 years, he ministered, tirelessly,

for the labor community and founded this event.”

Msgr. Gilchrist was nominated posthumously as this year’s honoree at the request of New Jersey’s labor community. Affectionately known as “The Labor Priest,” Msgr. Gilchrist was ordained to the priesthood in 1957.

He first became involved with the labor movement with the Operating Engineers, and eventually began working with numerous other labor unions for more than 40 years. He was a lifelong member of the International Operating Engineers Local 68 as well as a lifelong member of United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1262 and its international union.

Msgr. Gilchrist filled many varied roles during his years of service to the church, including as a high school teacher and as chaplain for numerous hospitals in the region. He spent a good chunk of his priestly ministry here in the West Hudson area — including at Holy Cross, Harrison, and St. Cecilia, Kearny.

He was also instrumental in establishing many programs for youth, including a Saturdaymorning religious program for children with Down’s Syndrome.

For more information about the Cardinal’s reception, call Geraldine Menegolla at 201-9980088, ext. 4154.

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ROBERT MACDONALD Robert MacDonald of Nutley died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2019, after a battle with advanced pancreatic cancer, which he fought with dignity and bravery for two short months.

He was 43.

Robert was born in Belleville and spent most of his life in Nutley.

He was a graduate of Nutley High School and received a bachelor’s degree in English from Montclair State University. He was employed as a carpenter by Endres Home Builders of Nutley and liked to build things that would bring his customers’ dreams to life.

Robert loved reading, outdoor adventures, animals, skateboarding, science and the arts, particularly music. He wrote poetry, was a composer of electronic music and enjoyed building synthesizers. He was creative, compassionate, colorful, giving and sensitive. He had a unique sense of humor, yet was sincere in everything he did. He embodied the spirit of what it means to be a true friend.

Robert adored spending time with those he loved.

Most of all, he cherished the time spent with his girlfriend, Rebecca, whom he found at age 42. Rebecca brought love, light and joy into his life.

Shortly before Robert fell ill, they planned to be married.

Surviving are his fiancée, Rebecca Gregory; his mother Pat (née Slader); sister, Barbara; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of loving friends. He was predeceased by his father, William, in 2013.

A birthday celebration will take place for Robert on Saturday, March 9, at 8 p.m., at the Harrison Greenroom in

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Harrison.

A Celebration of Life will take place at the Ghost Hawk Brewery in Clifton, soon to open in the late spring/ early summer. Check www. ghosthawkbrewing.com for details.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Robert’s memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at www.support. pancan.org/site/TR/DIY/

From Robert’s funeral home prayer card: Looking so long at these pictures of you But I never hold on to your heart Looking so long for the words to be true But always just breaking apart My pictures of you There was nothing in the world That I ever wanted more Than to feel you deep in my heart There was nothing in the world That I ever wanted more Than to never feel the breaking apart All my pictures of you Excerpt from The Cure Pictures of You

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Elizabeth Rae O’Neill (nee Clark), 96, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at Alaris Health at Belgrove, Kearny.

The funeral was from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Cremation was private. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com.

Born in Paisley Renfrewshire, Scotland, Betty immigrated to this country in 1948 and lived in Quincy, Massachusetts. She later lived in Harrison, East Newark and North Arlington before moving to Kearny in 1958.

She was a secretary with the Kearny Police Department for 11 years before her retirement in 1992.

Prior, Mrs. O’Neill was the head waitress at Carbone’s Restaurant in Harrison for 25 years.

She was a member of the Xaverian Guild.

Mrs. O’Neill is survived by her children, Irene Helms, Eleanor Mayers, Elizabeth Regan (Robert), Hugh J. O’Neill (fiancée Donna Stanul) and Denise O’Neill (Vinny).

She was the grandmother of Robert Helms, Coleen Atkinson, Scott Mayers, Robert Regan Jr., Kerry Regan, Michelle Curnow, John O’Neill, Kyle Miller, Luke Miller and Catherine O’Neill. She also leaves behind many greatgrandchildren and two greatgreat-grandchildren and her nephew, Kenneth Clark.

She was predeceased by her husband, Hugh J. O’Neill Jr., two grandchildren, Donald Helms and Stephanie Miller, one great-grandchild, Eric Helms, two sons-in-law, Perry Mayers and Russell Helms, two brothers, James and William Clark and two sisters, Catherine McLaughlin and Barbara Trydell.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 50 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10004. (suicidepreventionlifeline. org).

MARGARET TAYLOR

Margaret Taylor (nee Hughes), 82, of Danielsville, Pennsylvania, formerly of Roselle and Kearny, died Feb. 15, 2019.

A funeral service was celebrated at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny.

Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Born in the Bronx, Margaret lived in Harrison for several years before residing in Roselle for 50 years. A bud-

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HARRISON First floor, 1 BR, LR, EIK. New refrigerator/Stove. Private backyard. $1000 + 1 month security. Utilities not included. No Pets/ Smoking. Available Now. Call for appointment (973)673-1111 42W03

HARRISON 1st floor. 6 rooms. with access to basement for recreation & storage. W/garage & driveway, backyard.

Laundry room. close to Path. 1 1/2 months security. Available March 15th (973)563-9894 42W04

KEARNY 1st Floor. 2 Bedrooms, Newly renovated EIK, LR, 1 bathroom. Central heat and air. No Pets. $1600 month + 1 month security. H/HW not included. Avail. March 1st (201)467-1551 41W03

KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors.

Laundry onsite. HT/ HW included. 2 BR start at $1,375 1 BR start at $1,200 Jr. BR start at $1,150 (201) 289-7096 38W12

KEARNY First Floor newer Apartment 2 BR, $1400 + security & utilities. No Pets/Smoking Avail.Now (732) 895-2321 40W03

N.ARLINGTON 2nd floor. 2 BR, LR, DR, Modern Kitchen, Dishwasher & Refrigerator. 1 Parking Space. No Laundry. No Pets/Smoking. $1500 + 1 1/2 months security. H/HW not included.

Available April 1st call KEARNY Arlington Sec- (201)993-2902 42W03 tion 2 fl. Apt. in 2 family home, 3 BR, C/A, $1,700/ N.ARLINGTON Studio month. 1.5 months secu- apt with separate kitchen rity. Avl. Now. (201) 925- in Garden apartment 3227 41W03 complex, $1,000/mth H/HW included , 1 month security. No pets. Parking space Avail. Laundry KEARNY 2nd fl. 3 Facility. Credit check, SinBR’s, DR, EIK, Bath- gle or Couple preferred. room. $1,600/month. 2 Available March 15. Call months security. no pets. btw. 10am-7pm only. no smoking. Avl. Now. (201) 997-2341 42W03 (551) 216-9750 42W03

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N.ARLINGTON 1st floor 2 BR, LR, DR, EIK. $1,500/ month + Utilitites. 1.5 month security. Laundry hook-up. No pets. No Smoking near public TRANS Avl. now (973) 895-9552 42W03

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KEARNY 2 private rooms, 1 computer room, LR, Kitchen, bathroom. 1st Floor. No Pets. No Smoking. $1,550/mth plus one month security. Available March 1st. (201)7729969 41W03

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(973) 657-2119 42W03 HARRISON/E.NEWARK Room for rent for single person. Everything included. Close to Path & Stadium. Available Now. N.ARLINGTON 1 BR, 973-536-6559 42W01 $1,150 and 2 BR’s. $1,350. HT/HW included. Parking space. No pets. (201) 342- 2206

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Take notice that Highland Imports, LLC trading as Highland Imports, LLC has applied to the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a Wine Wholesale License for the premises situated at Hanover Warehouse, 22 Cable Drive, Kearny, NJ and sales room situated at the same location. Objections if any should be made immediately in writing to the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control to PO box 087 Trenton NJ 08625 -0087. Objections to also be sent to Highland Imports. 74 Linwood Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06824. The application has been filed Around 1500 Sq ft by the permittee: Oliver P MacKinnon, III Harrison main ave. (588 Toilsome Hill Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825) along with the two additional shareholdPrime location near Washington Middle ers: Oliver P MacKinnon, Jr. (87 White Oak Road, Fairfield, CT 06825) and MacKinnon school. Call: Family Holding Company (1200 Summer Yan (Yanny) Xiao: St. Ste 303, Stamford, CT 06905).

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port and friendship over the years.

A funeral Mass for wife of the late Ralph Mrs. Corbett was celTaylor; dear sister of ebrated Friday, Feb. 22, Thomas, Edward and at St. Stephen’s Church, Daniel Hughes, and Kearny. Interment was June Nigro. She is also in Holy Cross Cemetery, survived by her cousin North Arlington.

Maureen Lesniak, and In lieu of flowers, the by several nieces and family would be grateful nephews. for donations to St. Jude ROSEMARY CORBETT Children’s Research Rosemary Corbett (nee Hospital (www.stjude. org).

Johnstone) died peaceThe S.J. Priola Parsipfully on Monday, Feb. pany Funeral Service 18, 2019, at St. Barnabas was in charge.

Medical Center, Livingston, surrounded by her family.

MADGE T. DARGAN Born in Jersey City, Madge T. Dargan (nee Mrs. Corbett was a lifeMcGrath) died Saturlong resident of Kearny. day, Feb. 23, 2019 (her She had worked as a 82nd birthday) at Clara clerk at West Hudson Maass Medical Center, Hospital in Kearny, and Belleville. later as a secretary to The funeral will take the Dean of Discipline place from the Thieleat Kearny High School, Reid Family Funeral before her retirement.

Home, 585 Belgrove Mrs. Corbett was a Drive, Kearny, on parishioner at St. SteThursday, Feb. 28 at 10 phen’s Church, Kearny, a.m. A funeral Mass will a member of the Kearny be celebrated at St. StePBA Local 21 Women’s phen’s Church, Kearny, Auxiliary, a founding at 11 a.m. Entombment member of the Kearny will be in Holy Cross High School Project Cemetery, North ArlingGraduation Committon. tee and was a volunteer Relatives and friends with the Kearny Preven- are invited to visit at tion Coalition. the funeral home on She is survived by her Wednesday, Feb. 27 from loving husband of 46 4 to 8 p.m. Condolences years, John J. Corbett and memories may also Sr.; two beloved chilbe shared at www.thieledren, John J. Corbett Jr. reid.com. and his wife Kristin of Mrs. Dargan was born Kearny, and Marykate in Greenock, Scotland.

Parkinson and her husShe immigrated to this band Robert of Ruthercountry in 1962 and lived ford; and her five cherin Manhattan, the Bronx ished grandchildren, and then Brooklyn Jack, Fiona, James, Finn before moving to Kearny and Cormac. in 1973. She was a proud Rosemary is also surand active member of vived by her brothersthe Scottish and Irish in-law and sister-in-law, communities in town.

George Johnson and Jim Madge was a secretary and BetteAnne Corbett; for the Salvation Army her uncles and aunt, in Union for 20 years Donald, Doug, Ron and before retiring. She Eleanor Johnstone; and previously worked at her lifelong friend, Mary King Tours and Cunard Grodkiewicz.

Lines. She was also a Rosemary will also be member of the Rosary forever remembered by Society and the Social her numerous nieces, Concerns Committee at nephews, cousins and St. Stephen’s Church. dear friends.

Madge was predeRosemary’s family ceased by her husband, would like to thank Dr. George Dargan, in 2015.

Christopher Boni for his She is survived by expertise, kindness, sup- her daughters, An-

gela Waller (Jeff), Maria Masino (Phil), Brenda Dargan-Levy (Shirley) and Madge Dargan (Pete) and her beloved grandchildren, Ceili and Fiona Waller, Sean and Cara Masino and Eden and Joni Dargan-Levy.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the St. Stephen’s Food Pantry, 141 Washington Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032.

HELEN MARY DOHN

Helen Mary Dohn (nee Bevins) died surrounded by her loving family on Feb. 22, 2019.

She was 81.

The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 10:15 a.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Harrison, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends may visit on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 4 to 8 p.m., and Thursday morning, Feb. 28, after 9:30 a.m. Her interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Born in East Orange, she was a lifelong resident of Harrison. She graduated St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing, Paterson, as an RN. She worked as a nurse for the ICCDAA in Kearny NJ for 30 years.

As a parishioner of Holy Cross Church, Harrison, she was a member of the Holy Cross Rosary Society and she also belonged to the Harrison Cancer League.

Predeceased by her husband of 52 years Philip J. Dohn III, she is survived by her children Philip J. Dohn IV and his wife Maryanne, Debbie A. Dohn and Kathleen Maher, Michael A. Dohn and Fran Woitkowski, Annemarie Jorda and her husband Michael, and Matthew V. Dohn and his wife Diane. She is survived also by her grandchildren Patrick, Robert, Michael, Jacqueline, Casey, Continued on the next page

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OBITUARIES Matthew, Kaitlyn, Kristine, Andrew and Melissa. She was aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her parents, Aloysius and Helen Edna Bevins, her brother Aloysius, her daughter-in-law Deborah Ann Baldo and her grandson Zachary M. Dohn.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of the funeral home in loving memory of Helen.

To send a condolence message to her family, visit www. mulliganfh.com.

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Mausoleum, North Arlington.

Born in Jersey City, Fred was raised in Harrison and was a self-employed construction contractor for many years. He was a member of Local Union No. 607, New York.

Fred was the beloved husband of Laura (nee Ditchkus) and loving father of Freddie Anthony III; cherished brother of Steven Fred Marchitto, Donna Marie Marchitto Botas, Anthony Marchitto and Patricia Ann Marchitto Lunepiena; dear brother-in-law of Lisa Ditchkus and Anthony Ditchkus and his wife, Mary Ellen. He is also survived by JOHN HYDE many aunts, uncles, nieces, John Hyde, 82, died Monnephews and beloved family day, Feb. 18, 2019, at Clara members.

Maass Medical Center, He was predeceased by his Belleville. parents, Fred and Jennie Relatives and friends are invited to visit the Thiele-Reid Marchitto.

To send a condolence mesFamily Funeral Home, 585 sage to his family, visit www.

Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on mulliganfh.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 4 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will MARIE NAVILIO begin at 8 p.m. Interment will Marie L. Navilio, 97, died be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, at North Arlington, on Wedneshome in Kearny. day, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m.

A funeral service will Mr. Hyde was born in Newtake place at the Thiele-Reid ark and lived in Kearny his Family Funeral Home, 585 entire life.

Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on He was a security guard at Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 10 a.m.

River Terminal in Kearny Interment will be in Rosedale for six years before retiring Cemetery, Linden. Condoin 2012. Prior, he worked at lences and memories may be West Hudson Auto Parts in Kearny for many years and he shared at www.thiele-reid. also owned and operated Hyde com.

Miss Navilio was born in Trucking in Kearny.

Brooklyn and lived in Ozone An avid car lover, John Park, N.Y., before moving to was a member of the Driving Kearny in 1938.

Deuces in Carlstadt.

She was a bookkeeper for John is survived by three nephews: James, Michael and Charles A. Redder Co. in Newark for 17 years before Dennis Hyde. retiring in 1990.

He was predeceased by his She is survived by her dear brother, James Hyde. friends, Pat and Dave Smart, Marion Steen, Gonzalo Silva FRED ANTHONY and her neighbors on HighMARCHITTO JR. land Avenue.

Fred Anthony Marchitto Jr. Marie was predeceased by of East Newark died Friday, her parents, Joseph and Mary Feb. 22, 2019. (nee Schmallberger) Navilio He was 51. and two brothers, John and Friends and relatives may Anthony Navilio. visit Tuesday, Feb. 26, after In lieu of flowers, contribu10 a.m., at Mulligan Funeral tions to St. Jude Children’s Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Research Hospital (stjude.org) Harrison. His entombment would be appreciated. will be in Holy Cross Chapel

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MARY E. NICHIRCO

Mary E. Nichirco (nee Ford) of Nutley, formerly of Harrison, died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at her home in Nutley, surrounded by her loving family.

She was 81.

Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral Mass was offered at Holy Cross Church, Harrison.

Her Interment took place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

To send a condolence message to her family, visit www. mulliganfh.com.

She was born on July 28, 1937, to Frank and Elizabeth Ford in Newark. She lived most of her life in Harrison before moving to Nutley. She truly loved being with family as often as she could.

Mary was an amazing mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, aunt, friend and so much more.

Mary was predeceased by her parents Frank and Elizabeth Ford; her husband Gerard Sr. and son Michael.

She is survived by her loving children Teresa King of Nutley, Girard Nichirco Jr. and his wife Asuncion, of Florida, William and his wife Jacqueline of Nutley, Joseph and his and wife Tricia of Nutley; her cherished grandchildren Tracy, Jason, Royal, Robert, James, Kelly, Jessica and Dylan; her great-grandchild Jason Jr; her dear siblings Doris DeVivo, Margaret Romano, Nancy Kiddie and Frank Ford; and many nieces and nephews In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 401 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-1942, in loving memory of Mary.

PORFIRIO DEL CRISTO

Porfirio Del Cristo of Linden died Feb. 23, 2019.

He was 84.

Visiting will be Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Mass will be

celebrated Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Entombment will be in St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia.

Porfirio was the husband of the late Georgina F. (nee Fernandez) and father of Albert Del Cristo (Marie) and Martha Del Cristo-Mount (Merrel).

Also surviving are his grandchildren Albert, Christopher and Lucas.

EDWARD LOUIS GALLAGHER JR.

Edward Louis Gallagher Jr. of Sparta died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Feb. 15, 2019, after a short illness.

He was 76.

Edward was born April 30, 1942, in Kearny and moved to Sparta in 1976 from Harrison.

He was a longtime employee at Tungsten Alloy, before moving to EP Heller Company, in Madison, where he worked in customer service/ sales.

Edward was devoted to his family and was an excellent role model for his children and grandchildren. His motto in life was to laugh a lot and never take things too seriously and to always do the right thing and to treat people right.

He enjoyed life and rooting for the Giants, Mets and Penn State. He had a passion for horse racing and in his younger years he loved to garden.

Edward is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Katherine (Swartz) Gallagher. He was predeceased by his parents Edward L. Gallagher Sr. and Helen (Karas) Gallagher.

He was the devoted father of Kathy Kwasnik and her husband Ted of Sparta and Daniel Gallagher of East Newark. He was the loving grandfather to Amanda Sobotor of Hamburg and Christopher Sobotor of Sparta.

He is also survived by his

siblings Michael Gallagher of Harrison; Donald Gallagher of Toms River; and Maureen Byron of Whiting; his goddaughter Shannon Gallagher of Harrison; godson Donald Gallagher of Jackson; and many nieces, nephews, inlaws and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Saturday, March 16, at 10 a.m. at St. Kateri Church, 427 Stanhope Road, Sparta. Msgr.

Kieran McHugh will be the celebrant.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls, N.J. 07927.

The Goble Funeral Home, Sparta, was in charge.

ARCHIBALD R. NISBET SR.

Archibald R. Nisbet Sr., 88, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 at Columbus LTACH, Newark.

The funeral was from the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, Kearny. A funeral Mass was offered at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny.

Interment was in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny.

Condolences and memories may be shared at thiele-reid. com.

Born in Harrison, Mr. Nisbet lived in Kearny for many years.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Nisbet was a machinist for Electro Catalytic in Union, before retiring in 1995. Prior, he worked at Worthington Pump in Harrison.

He was past Exalted Ruler for Kearny Lodge #1050, BPOE; a former Kearny Little League coach for F.M.B.A., past president of the Harmony Club of Kearny and a member of the St. Stephen’s Seniors as well as a member of Frobisher Post, #1302 V.F.W., Kearny.

He is survived by his sons Andrew and Alan Nisbet, and grandchildren, Kendra, Melissa, Daniel, Nancy, Christa, A.J. and Kristen.

Archie was predeceased by his wife, Irene (McGrath) Nisbet and his son, Archibald R. Nisbet Jr.

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