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LARRY W. FONDI
Larry W. Fondi, 79, of North Arlington, died Nov. 29, 2021.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny. Cremation was private. The Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny, was in charge.
Born in Irvington, Larry lived in Orange and Montclair before moving to North Arlington 50 years ago. He was a house painter, owning and operating Larry Fondi Painting for many years. Larry was a proud teacher of CCD for sixth-graders at Queen of 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 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.
KARDINALS
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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 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 forward slot. Freshmen Johanna mEscalante, a 5-foot-5 athletic guard, and Jazlyn Villanueva, another 5-foot-5 guard, round out the roster.
“Their skill levels are different than the average freshmen,” Hill said.
The Kardinals open their season on Friday, Dec. 17 against rival Bayonne. But Hill likes the character of her team.
“In my mind, we’re going to be one of those teams that can turn good defense into offense,” Hill said. “We want to get our share of fast breaks.”
Much like the way her coach and mentor Jack Rodgers had his Harrison teams doing for year after year, including the years that Hill was there.
“We should be a fun team to watch,” Hill said.
Sure looks that way.
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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.
Miracle Prayer
Dear Sacred Heart Of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask you this special one favour. Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it in your own broken heart where our Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. AMEN. Say this prayer for 3 days and promise publication and favor will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail.
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Novena to St. Jude
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. Please grant my request. Say this prayer 9 times a day. By the 9th day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you Saint Jude.
N.D.P.
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Initiative, the AG’s office is working to ensure all law enforcement officers are prepared for potential interactions with community members experiencing behavioral health crises. To that end, in consultation with subject matter experts, the office has developed a reference card for law enforcement officers summarizing the types of Law & disorders they may encounter, Order symptoms individuals may experience and suggested responses. The purpose of the card is not to ask officers to become doctors or psychiatrists, but rather, to gather basic resources on behavioral crisis in a single, accessible location. The double-sided reference card is being distributed to all 38,000 law enforcement officers across the New Jersey.
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