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Benjamin ‘Junior’ Pace Jr.
Benjamin “Junior” Pace Jr., the heart and soul of the Pace family, died Nov. 28, 2022. Known to most as Junior, he was a lifelong resident of Harrison, who enjoyed his retired years down at Ortley Beach with his beloved wife of 63 years, Diane.
Junior spent his early years growing up in Harrison making great memories with his siblings Gloria, Brenda, but especially his brother/ best friend, Louis. Known to the people of Harrison as “Benny the Barber,” he owned one of the longest-standing family-run establishments in town. The doors to the barbershop were open to so many, it became more than just a barbershop for most.
When he wasn’t at the barbershop, you could find him in his kitchen with his family prepping for Sunday dinner. He was an avid sports fan, whether it meant never missing a New York Yankees/ Rangers game, or above all, was always seen in the stands supporting his own children and grandchildren as they competed throughout the years.
Junior was predeceased by his mother and father, Dorothea and Benny Pace, and beloved brother, Louis Pace.
His memories will live on through his beloved wife Diane Pace (nee Zitzow), sons Benjamin “Jay” and his wife, Karen Pace, Gary Pace and Rocco and his wife, Wendy Pace, sisters Gloria Kwityn, and her husband, Walter, and Brenda DeCarlo, and her husband Joseph; grandchildren Daniel Pace and his wife, Lauren, Stefanee, and her husband Patrick Kivlehan, Timothy Pace, Samantha Carneiro and her husband Daniel, Gabriela Pace, Alyssa Pace and Sydney Pace and his most beloved great-grandchildren, Kylee, Jake, Juliana, Madelyn and Olivia.
Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. His final disposition will be private.
If you would like to send a condolence message to his family, please visit www.mulliganfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-1942 or in care of the funeral home, in loving memory of Benny.
Marie D. Mattia
Marie D. Mattia Harrison died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville.
She was 97.
Private funeral services are under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison.
If you would like to send a condolence message to her family, please visit www.mulliganfh.com.
Marie was born in Harrison and was a lifelong resident. She worked as a sales clerk for Two Guys Supermarket in Kearny for many years.
Marie is survived by her brother, Harry “Rick” Ferriol, and her son Richard Mattia. She was predeceased by her sister, Florence Nespala.
How to help a loved one who has suffered a stroke
Has a loved one of yours suffered a stroke? You may feel at a loss for how to support their rehabilitation. Here are some suggestions for helping them regain their autonomy.
Learn about strokes
Document the physical and emotional changes that may be affecting your loved one so you can better understand their needs. It’s possible they may suffer subsequent strokes. Therefore, knowing how to intervene quickly will help both of you. Learn how to recognize signs and symptoms, like speech difficulties or weakness on one side of the body, so you’ll be prepared if the need arises.
Go with them to rehab
Your loved one’s rehabilitation begins as soon as their condition becomes sufficiently stable. It includes tasks and exercises recommended by the various healthcare professionals overseeing their recovery. Join in on those activities to make it a little more fun and keep your loved one motivated.
Take care of yourself
Helping a stroke survivor can take its toll on your wellbeing. It may even become a physical, emotional and financial burden. Although your role in your loved one’s rehabilitation is essential, it’s also crucial that you not neglect yourself. You can unburden yourself of some worries simply by confiding in a friend. Seek extra help from another family member or community organization. Even spending time on a hobby can be restorative. about stroke, join a support group for caregivers and get more self-care tips.
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Ask St. Claire for 3 favors. 1 business 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Mary’s for 9 days with a lighted candle. Pray whether you believe it or not. Publish on 9th day. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified & loved today and every day throughout the world Forever and Ever. Amen. Your request will be granted no matter how impossible it may seem.
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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. Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Dr. • Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991-0657
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Belatedly, KHS Class of 1970 celebrates its 50th reunion
Sure, it was two years later than it was supposed to be — but what hasn’t been postponed because of COVID?
The Kearny High School Class of 1970 finally got to celebrate its 50th union, 52 years after graduation.
Organizer Pearl Buehler says the original date for the reunion was September 2020 and was going to be in Hasbrouck Heights, but COVID had different plans for the KHS Class of 1970.
“It was rescheduled a few times and finally decided we were going to move our destination to Toms River, so on Sept. 23, the Kearny High School Class of 1970 finally was able to celebrate their 50th Class Reunion at the Clarion Hotel,” Buehler said. “We had anticipated a larger turnout, but many classmates couldn’t make it for health reasons, family commitments, etc., and we ended up with approximately 55 classmates. The event turned out great and we received nothing but positive comments. Classmates connected with people they had not seen in a long time. So here is a little bit of advice to all of you who hesitate on going to your reunion — just do it — each one is a once in a lifetime event.”
The reunion committee included Buehler, Harve Hantiuk, Carole Leahy and Pat King.
“The work put in by the committee was well worth it,” Buehler said. “We also brought a little bit of Kearny to our reunion by having bagpiper Joe McGonigal pay a surprise and play some tunes. Carole Leahy had suggested this and we thought it was a great idea which was well received by the class. Go to your class reunion and reconnect.”
KHS & Saints Classes of 1973 planning joint reunion next year in Toms River
Graduates of Kearny and St. Cecilia High School’s Classes of 1973 are invited to take part in a joint 50th reunion May 20, 2023, at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, Toms River. The cost is $85 if paid before Feb. 1 or $95 if paid by the final deadline April 30.
The cost includes buffet dinner, two drink chips and an evening of dance, music and fun.
A cash bar will be available for anyone who wants more than two drinks.
Hotel reservations are available for attendees at a rate of $189 a night — be sure to mention the reunion to get the preferred rate.
To pay, Kearny High School alums should make checks payable to Laura DiMichele and mail them to her at 26 Warren St., Bloomfield, N.J. 07003.
Saints graduates should make checks payable to Patte Blood and mail them to her at 2324 N. Chanticleer Court, Toms River, N.J. 08755.
HCPO: Conn. man arrested in serious 2021 Kearny crash
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr.
kc@theobserver.com
A Connecticut man has been charged in connection to a crash that seriously injured two people on Route 7 in Kearny in 2021, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.
On Friday, Dec.2, 2022, members of the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit arrested Daniel Leal Jr., of Meriden, Connecticut, and charged him with two counts of aggravated assault, crimes of the second degree; two counts of assault by auto while driving under the influence (resulting in serious bodily injury), crimes of the third degree; assault by auto while driving under the influence (resulting in bodily injury), a crime of the fourth degree and unlawful possession of a weapon in violation, a crime of the second degree.
He was taken into custody at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in Secaucus and transported to the Hudson County Correction Facility, South Kearny, pending his first court appearance.
At approximately 4:08 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, members of the Kearny Police Department responded to the area of Route 7 and the Harrison Avenue split on reports of a vehicle that crashed into a parked tractor trailer.
All four occupants of the car were transported to University Hospital in Newark. Two passengers, a 19-yearold woman and a 20-year-old man, both of Passaic, were both critically injured. Leal, who was a resident of Garfield at the time of the collision, and a second 20-year-old Passaic man, suffered injuries that were not life threatening.
The investigation found Leal was under the influence when he was traveling west on Route 7 in a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer and collided with a tractor trailer that was parked on the side of the road.
Following a court-authorized search of the vehicle, a revolver was found in the trunk of the vehicle.
Suarez credited the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Kearny Police Department with the investigation and arrest.
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Woman’s Club of Arlington donates backpacks
The Woman’s Club of Arlington supported the New Jersey State Federation of Woman’s Clubs in its special project for the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation (ECF). Twelve backpacks were purchased and stocked with needed school supplies for children to whom ECF provides services. This contribution by the members totaled $360 but, when combined with all of the participating clubs in the state, made a huge difference.
The Emmanuel Cancer Foundation provides New Jersey families facing the crisis of pediatric cancer a place to turn for comfort and support through professional in-home counseling and a uniquely tailored package of assistance — all free-of-charge.
Each year, ECF helps hundreds of families in New Jersey with a free package of support services. They assist any New Jersey family with a child who has cancer up to age 18, without exception. They continue helping the families for as long as they need it, whether it be one month or 10 years. There are no applications, forms or other red tape for a family to deal with — they strive to make the delivery of services as quick and seamless as possible.
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