Obituaries

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Joseph D. McMillan

Joseph D. McMillan, formerly of Kearny, died Aug. 18, 2022 in Hudson, Florida.

He was 81.

Visiting and the funeral were at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Graveside prayers and military honors followed in Arlington Cemetery in Kearny.

Joe was a firefighter for the Town of Kearny. He served both active and reserved status for the U.S. Army between 1959 until 1993. He was very proud of his service with the 7th Group Special Forces in the Jungles of Central and South America. Joe loved to read about military history and his Irish culture. He was a dedicated member of the 19th Special Forces Association.

He was formerly married to Louise (nee Trent) and was the father of Gregory (his wife Maureen) and Keith (his wife Connie). He is survived by his siblings; Jacqueline Primavera, Jill McMillan Waller, Jeanie McMillan Feaman and James McMillan. He was predeceased by siblings Joan Lyons and Judith Horn, half-brother Joseph Calavano. Also surviving are his grandchildren Stephanie, Ryan, Taylor, Chase, Molly, Gregory and Gavin along with his great grandchildren Donovan, Tiber, Bon and June.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the ASPCA.

Donald N. Vacca

Donald N. Vacca died Aug. 31, 2022.

He was 92.

Born in Newark, he lived in Harrison before moving to Kearny 60 years ago.

Visiting will be Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. Mass will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Donald is survived by his wife Theresa (nee Robertson). Father of Keith (his wife Mary) Vacca, Donna Vacca and Paul Vacca and brother of the late Ronald Vacca, he is also survived by his grandchildren David (his wife Amy), Courtney, Jonathan and Corey along with his great-grandchildren Matthew and Nicholas.

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As you age, you may notice minor changes in your overall health. While some symptoms are a normal part of aging, others require immediate attention. Here are four changes in your health you should never ignore.

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2. Unusual stomach pain

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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.

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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.

G.W.

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.

K.

Mulligan Funeral Home

331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison

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Sarah Osterkorn

September 11, 1990 - November 17, 2010 Happy 32th Birthday in Heaven

It’s so hard to believe that you entered our lives 32 years ago.

We knew you were special, but when God decided that you had completed all the tasks he assigned you in 20 short years, it confi rmed what we already knew.

There are so many that miss your smile, your laugh, your giving spirit and your strength. We knew God has assigned you to be our Guardian Angel.

WILFRED ARMITAGE & WIGGINS FUNERAL HOME

Mark G. Wiggins, Manager N.J. Lic. #3916

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. Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Dr. • Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991-0657

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2 local man nabbed after reportedly operating pill mill: NJSP

Two local men and a third from Hoboken are in custody after the NJ State Police concluded a significant pill-mill investigation, the state police said.

The NJSP arrested Richard Stroman Jr., 38, of North Arlington, Jose Acosta, 37, of Hoboken and Miguel Carrasco-Lara, 35, of Lyndhurst, for various drug offenses. During a two-month investigation, detectives dismantled what they describe as a drug mill and seized 38 kilograms of heroin and fentanyl among other items.

While Stroman’s residency is listed as being North Arlington, a check of public-voting records indicate he may be a resident of Little Falls. He has no public records indicating North Arlington residency.

According to the NJSP:

In May, detectives with the New Jersey State Police Trafficking North Unit, working as a part of the Opioid Enforcement Task Force (OETF) began investigating the Stroman for the distribution of narcotics in northern New Jersey.

Through various investigative means, detectives say they determined Stroman was operating a drug mill out of a residence in West New York and using another residence in Union City to support his operation. Additionally, detectives identified Acosta and Carrasco-Lara as members of the drug trafficking network.

On June 24, detectives from the Trafficking North Unit, Hazmat Unit, Gangs & Organized Crime North Unit, and Opioid Enforcement Task Force, executed search warrants at the two residences and Stroman’s residence in North Arlington.

As a result, detectives arrested Stroman, Acosta and Carrasco-Lara, and seized more than 38 kilograms of heroin and fentanyl, bulk cutting agents, a digital scale, kilogram presses, several cellular devices and $1,900 cash.

The three were charged with maintaining a CDS production facility, possession with intent to distribute, possession of CDS, possession of CDS paraphernalia and conspiracy.

All three were remanded to the Hudson County Jail, South Kearny, pending a detention hearing.

Authorities in North Arlington say there’s no indication Stroman conducted any illegal activities in the borough.

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