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THE ‘SOCCER’ CAR

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ou’ve probably seen Nuno Caleiro driving around Kearny, Harrison, East Newark, North Arlington, Lyndhurst and elsewhere in his orange IQ car. In June and July, it was what everyone was calling “the Soccer Car.” Now, it’s “the Summer Car.” But just who is this man and why does he do what he does? We wanted to tell Caleiro’s story — and so we sat down with him last week to do just that. Caleiro was born in Angola and later moved with his family to the United States when he was a youngster. He now lives in Kearny. Four years ago, when he bought the IQ car, he nicknamed himself IQNuno. And he knew he wanted to do something unique with the vehicle. And it all started during Christmas 2024. “I knew I could jazz this up and really make this a special car,” Caleiro says. “So I figured, let me put some lights for the hell of it. So I decorated the car to make it look nice. And then I thought, you know what, I’ve got to put something else here. I went to Home Depot, I got presents that you could light up. And then I just got carried away. Every time I went to

a different store, I got more. I got a whole Christmas tree and people noticed it.” Did they ever notice it. And they really liked it. So, a few months later, he re-decorated from a Christmas theme to Valentine’s Day. “And people started hiring me to make flowers deliveries to their wives,” Caleiro says. “I had some music with the car and everything. They loved that, too. It was something unique.” It all grew from there, as the car took on St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Flag Day, Father’s Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and then Christmas again. But the biggest success — and what most people remember at this point — was when the car became the Soccer Car for the World Cup in June and July. Not surprisingly to anyone who knows Caleiro, he decided to do the Soccer Car a day or two before the tournament kicked off. And the car just got more unique and had more décor on in it as the days moved on. “I went to a store in Clifton, and I saw soccer balls for sale. And I thought, ‘oh, you know what? I

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n the top photo, Nuno Caleiro is seen with the IQNuno car as it is likely best known — during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the bottom photo, Caleiro is seen during his vehicle in the United Irish Associations of West Hudson’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

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Former Harrison court employee charged with theft: police By Kevin A. Canessa Jr.

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former Harrison Municipal Court employee will avoid jailtime if she completes a court intervention program but will never be able to hold public employment again after an investigation determined she stole funds from the very same court for which she worked, Det. Lt. Matthew Murphy, of the Harrison Police Department, said. According to Murphy: Earlier this year, the Harrison Police Department’s Detective Bureau, in coordination with the Hudson County Prosecu-

tor’s Office Special Investigations Unit, opened a criminal investigation following reports of misappropriated municipal court funds. property, a third-degree crime. The investigation was iniSandwith had been employed tiated when the town’s court by the Harrison court when the administrator reported a disthefts occurred. Michelle advertising@theobserver.com 201-991-1600 crepancy in cash-bail receipts On June 25, 2026, Sandwith Newspaper: Client: discovered during routine entered Pretrial Intervention account reconciliation. (PTI) in Hudson County SupeThe investigation established rior Court. revealed bail money collected She will pay restitution and by the Harrison Municipal forfeit future public employCourt were unaccounted for ment. on multiple occasions from September through December Observer Editor Kevin A. Advertising: Here is the updated template with a new photo of Jarlynn Hyde: 2025. Canessa Jr. may be reached by As a result of the investigaemail at kc@theobserver.com. tion, Gabriela Sandwith, 38, Reach him on Facebook and of Harrison, was arrested and Twitter @kevincanessa. charged with theft of movable

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NEWS BRIEFS Town of Harrison hosting much-needed blood drive The Town of Harrison hosts a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 13, from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Harrison Recreation and Community Center, 401 Warren St. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins will be accepted. Sign up at www.nybc.org/drive using code 70864. Remember to bring a photo ID and eat and drink before your donation. Donors must be 17 or older or 16 with a parental-consent form. NA Knights hosting blood drive amid major shortage The Knights sponsor a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Columbian Club Hall, 194 River Road. Use code AUGUST15-2026-V when scheduling your appointment, and use Blood Drive Code: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 3428 BLOOD DRIVE. All donors must weigh at least 110 lbs., eat a meal before donating, bring ID, and drink plenty of water before and

after donating. The wearing of masks is optional. It is strongly recommended anyone wishing to donate blood make an appointment at www.vitalant.org or by calling (877) 25-VITAL. Wesley United Church, American Legion Auxiliary 105, hosting blood drive Wesley United Methodist Church and American Legion Auxiliary No. 105, at 225 Washington Ave., Belleville, host a blood drive Friday, Aug. 14, from 3 to 6:15 p.m. Donors will receive a $15 gift card as a thank-you for giving. Register at www.bit.ly/4x6uraM. Unit 105 American Legion Aux. hosting dine & donate event The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 105 hosts a dine and donate fundraiser Thursday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to midnight at Pizza Uno, 426 Route 3 West, Clifton. Simply take a picture of this notice and show it to your server and a portion of your bill will be donated to

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East Newark hosting Riverfront Park concert series The Borough of East Newark hosts the last of its summer concerts at Riverfront Park’s amphitheater on Passaic Avenue this month, Aug. 28. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets and snacks. Get help paying for food from NA Health Department The North Arlington Health Department hosts a presentation for residents

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Kearny’s Junior Police Academy underway

Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks

he 2026 Kearny Police Department Junior Police Academy is underway and will continue through this week. The two-week program is led by Sgt. Jack Grimm, of the Community Oriented Policing Unit along with the officers of the unit. Here, the cadets are seen touring the department’s in-house holding cells. We’ll have much more on the academy in print and online in the coming weeks.

By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

“Dude, the World Trade Center just blew up,” were the first words I heard a few seconds after the first airplane hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center Sept. 11, 2001. They were spoken by a teaching colleague of mine who had just taken a look into the gaping hole on the tower’s north-facing façade. Being someone who was oft to play jokes, that’s what I thought he was doing to me. Or, maybe, that was, looking back, just what I wanted it to be. Twenty seconds after he told me this, I walked outside of 175 Eighth St., in Downtown Jersey City, then known as St. Anthony High School, and had a look at that hole for myself. That hole was enormous, the flames intense, the smoke surreal, my thoughts, instantly scrambled, the sight beyond sickening. At the time, only eight years removed from the 1993 attack in the same building, my presumption was it another bomb, since no one who didn’t see the plane would have ever dreamed the hole was caused by an airliner. But as we all know, now, that’s what it was — American Airlines Flight 11, which only moments earlier would have been within my eyesight had I been standing where I now was at the time. It wasn’t even 9 o’clock yet — on Day 2 of the 2001-02 school year, my first full day of classes, in the first theology class I instructed that year. It was the first few minutes of the worst day of my life, and perhaps yours too. It was the most confusing day I’ve ever lived through and it was the first and only day in my life, now almost 52 years in total, I thought I’d be dead before the sun went down. At the time, I was 11 days short of turning 27 and didn’t think I’d get to see my family or friends or anyone again. Over the last 25 years, I have written a plethora of columns about that day. But I’ve never really touched on one particular element of it — the people who had no choice but to eject themselves from broken windows to escape the horrors of what went on inside those walls. First, notice I didn’t refer to them as “jumpers,” because there is not a rational human being who was alive in 2001 who would have conscientiously “jumped” out of those towers if they didn’t have to do so. They were forced out of those towers because if they didn’t make that move, they would have faced unimaginable heat and conditions we can’t

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HCPO: Harrison man had 1,500+ images of child porn On Thursday, July 23, 2026, members of the Hudson County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Daniel Depasque, of Harrison, and charged him with one count of endangering the welfare of a child/possession of child sexual abuse material

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49-year-old Harrison man has been arrested on a possession of child porn charge, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said.

KPD secures $20K grant to combat pedestrian safety By Kevin A. Canessa Jr.

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he Kearny Police Department has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the NJ Department of Law & Public Safety. Officer Rich Pawloski, of the department’s traffic unit,

says the grant will fund a digital speed feedback sign that will be displayed somewhere on Kearny Avenue, Midland Avenue or Belgrove Drive. The grant will also fund 235 hours of police overtime for officers to conduct pedestrian safety hot-spot operations.

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Force received information child sexual abuse material was identified as being possessed at an address in Harrison. During the course of the investigation, more than 1,500 items of child sexual abuse material were located belonging to Depasque.

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RULING THE POOL

Photo courtesy of JingFang Shi also took fifth in the 200 Meter Butterfly (2:26.72) and sixth in the 200 Meter Individual Medley. ver the course of her In addition, she competed in freshmen and sophomore the 100 Meter Butterfly, the 200 seasons, Harrison’s Scarlett Meter Breastroke, the 100 Meter Shu quickly established Breaststroke and the 400 Meter herself as one of the most accom- Freestyle. plished swimmers in school and Shu was one of two local girls recent Hudson County history. to star in the event, one of the This offseason, Shu proved biggest club meets in the state. herself to be one of the better Emma Pereira, a rising sophswimmers in the state. omore at North Arlington, took Shu, a rising junior, took second second in the the 200 Meter place in the 400 Meter Individual Backstroke (2:26.99), third in the Medley at the 2026 NJ Swimming 200 Meter Breaststroke (2:47.30) LC Gold Championship, which and fourth in both the 200 Meter was held July 23-26 at Rutgers Freestyle (2:10.58) and 100 Meter University. Butterfly (1:04.89). Pereira was The 400 IM, in which she also a part of the Scarlet Aquatics’ swam a 5:12.61, was the highpoint third place finishes in the the 400 of a busy few days for Shu, as she Meter Freestyle Relay and the By Jason Bernstein

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200 Meter Medley Relay. All of the events were at the Olympic-sized long pool at Rutgers’ Sonny Weblin Recreation Center. “This meet was one of the most important meets and one that I was looking forward to,” said Shu. “It had all of my best events in it. I was racing all the competitive swimmers from New Jersey so I was really looking forward to the meet and I did pretty good.” While it was an impressive few days in the pool, Shu did admit to feeling a touch of disappointment in the 400 Individual Medley as she finished just 0.35 seconds behind the winner, Sofia Kranaugh, a sophomore at Pingry and her teammate with the Scarlet Aquatics club team.

“I was kind of disappointed at first, but I was also really happy that I was racing with my friends,” Shu said. “(Sofia) is my friend and I was happy we both dropped (times) from the morning preliminary.” Back in March, at the NJ Swimming 11 & Over Gold Championships on the short pool at Rutgers, both Shu and Perreira took gold. Pereira won individual titles in the 100 Butterfly (55.24), shattering her personal best, and also took first in the 200 Butterfly. She was also a part of the winning 200 Medley Relay team. Shu took first in the 400 Individual Medley with a time of 4:31.64, which was a personal best and her first career state title. “In the prelims, I actually

added two seconds, but then in the final, I dropped four seconds (from my previous best), so in total it was six from the preliminary,” said Shu. “I was just really happy.” After a busy spring and summer that included a trip to the Speedo Sectionals in Westmont, Ill. for both, Shu is ready to take a brief break from the pool before the club season resumes in the fall. In particular, she plans to do dryland training and strength training to get stronger. “I think the dryland training will help because I know all my friends do dryland lifting weights,” Shu said. “I want to catch up and see where I can be at. I think this will definitely help me.”

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Lyndhurst girls volleyball continues summer league dominance By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com

Dan Kesack had just completed a successful first season as Lyndhurst’s boys volleyball head coach and was getting ready to continue his role as the Golden Bears’ quarterbacks and receivers coach when longtime girls volleyball coach Steve Vahalla decided to step down in early June. A couple of weeks later, Kesack was appointed to replace Vahalla as Lyndhurst’s new girls volleyball coach. “It was definitely unexpected and not something I had on my radar,” said Kesack, who is also Lyndhurst’s girls basketball head coach in the winter. “But when the opportunity presented itself, I had discussions with my family and we agreed it was the right move. I believed it was a great opportunity to be part of a program with a strong foundation and to help continue the winning culture the girls have worked so hard to establish.” For Kesack and the Bears there wasn’t any easing into this change, with the Harrison Summer League starting up in July less than three weeks after Kesack’s hire. While the summer isn’t the same as the regular high school season, this past month indicates what has been a smooth transition period for all involved as Lyndhurst stormed its way to a fourth straight summer league title. Not only did Lyndhurst win all 18 sets during the regular season (the next closest team went 13-5), it out-scored its opposition by a staggering 450-214 margin. The Lyndhurst dominance continued on in this past Thursday’s playoffs as it stormed past St. Dominic Academy in the semifinals, then defeated Hoboken in the title match, 25-17, 25-23. “The girls volleyball program has a great history in the Har-

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rison Summer League and it is something they really enjoy,” Kesack said. “I thought this was a great opportunity for the girls to start building a relationship with myself and the rest of our coaching staff.” Lyndhurst’s experience certainly helped ease the transition. The Bears return the entire starting lineup from last season’s 16-12 team, led by rising juniors and All-NJIC Colonial Division honorees Madison Herman at setter, outside hitter Jaylin Vuono Reid and middle blocker Olivia DeRuvo. Rising seniors Gabriela Kalisiak and Christina Mizeski are returning starters at middle block and opposite hitter respectively, while rising junior Raeleen Ortiz is back at libero. Several were already familiar with Kesack and his staff thanks to helping out during the boys volleyball season this past spring when Lyndhurst went 17-8. “This is a very experienced group that returns every starter from last season,” said Kesack, who was an assistant coach with the boys for six seasons prior. “A lot of the girls are around in the spring to help out with our boys program, so they had an idea going into this summer about what our coaching staff is about and how we like to practice. “This group has a lot of goals See VOLLEYBALL, Page 9

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Nutley LL repeats as 14 U Junior League champions

2024. The Nutley Juniors season ended one win short of a Section Many members of this year’s 2 title as it lost two of three to Nutley Little League 14U Junior champion Hoboken in July. League team have experienced Nutley began the Section 2 nothing but success playing alltournament in Teaneck with a stars in recent summers. 10-3 victory over Saddle Brook So for longtime Nutley LL and a 4-3 win over Hoboken. But coach Anthony Meilnicki and Hoboken rallied back for a pair of his assistants Kris Schrodi and wins to win the championship. Travis Gonic, the expectations “I was hoping these kids were understandably high. stayed together again,” said MeilThis group continued its run nick, who has always considered of success, defeating Caldwell, his ultimate goal of coaching the 9-3 and 14-1 for the District 8 two oldest levels of little league championship. It was the second to help prepare these guys to play consecutive District 8 title for the at Nutley High School. “You have 14U Juniors and for some, it was so many great players here. You the third summer in a row with have a really good pool of kids. a district title as Nutley won the I’m hoping next year, they’re Intermediate 50/70 (13U) title in here again, and if they do, they By Jason Bernstein

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son Summer League, when it defeated West Caldwell Continued from Page 7 Tech in the final, 25-23, 2517. Belleville, which entered they would like to accomplish this season and the very first the playoffs seeded fifth, goal was winning summer downed St. Peter’s Prep in the league. I would say this defifirst round before upsetting nitely gives us some momentum top-seeded Passaic earlier in heading into the start of the the day. season.” Belleville went 11-7 in a On Tuesday, Belleville won

group sticks together next season when several will be playing for the 14U Senior team and continContinued from Page 8 uing to prepare for high school while Nutley mixed and matched and beyond. “We got a great group of in right field with Grayson Nera13-year-olds and 14-year-olds,” hoo, Anthony Andres. Meilnicki said. “It’s a great way Jude Rajnes and Dylan Conto keep the kids playing. It’s a forti further bolstered the bottom great way to have them enjoy the part of a Nutley lineup that had game and just keep that bond contributions up and down at and that camaraderie going. We various times in the tournaments. should have that at Nutley.” Meilnicki is hopeful that this

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The playoffs capped off a surprising summer for a Buccaneers team that graduated nearly the entire starting lineup from this spring’s 21-6

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Cynthia A. Drefko Cynthia A. Drefko died July 28, 2026. She was 55. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at St. Ste-

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ished mother of Greg (girlfriend Emmalee) and Joe (girlfriend Isabella). She also leaves behind her dear brother Greg Bartiromo (Melanie). Cindy lived a life defined by love, compassion and an unwavering commitment to serving others. Whether she was teaching a child to read, encouraging a future educator, volunteering in her parish or cheering from the sidelines at her children’s sporting events, she gave her whole heart to everything she did. She believed that every person deserved to be seen, encouraged and loved, and she made it her life’s mission to help others become the very best version of themselves. As a beloved clinical faculty member and Student Teacher Placement Administrator at Montclair State University, Cindy found great joy in preparing future teachers for the classroom. She inspired them not only with her knowledge and experience, but with her kindness, patience and belief great teachers have the power to change lives. She was also a proud member of the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, Hillside Chapter, where she found friendship and purpose alongside fellow educators who shared her passion for teaching. Her heart belonged to children. For eight years, Cindy taught Reading Recovery, where she patiently worked one-onone with struggling first-grade students. She celebrated every new word they learned, every page they read and every smile that came with newfound confidence. To Cindy, teaching a child to read was about far more than books — it was about opening doors, building self-esteem and giving each child the confidence to believe in themselves. She encouraged her students to respect themselves, to be kind to one another and to always know that they were capable of achieving great things. Cindy never stopped learning. She embraced new ideas with enthusiasm, willingly tested innovative curriculum, shared her knowledge through profes-

sional development workshops and generously mentored fellow teachers. She understood that by helping one educator grow, she could positively impact countless children for years to come. Her extraordinary dedication earned her the distinction of Master Teacher and the honor of being named Teacher of the Year twice. But those who knew her best would tell you that her proudest accomplishments could never be measured by awards. They were found in the countless lives she touched, the confidence she inspired and the difference she made every single day. Her faith was the foundation of her life. As a devoted parishioner of St. Stephen’s Church, Cindy served as a Eucharistic Minister, helped prepare engaged couples for marriage as a Pre-Cana team member and lovingly shared her faith with children as a CCD teacher. She believed serving others was one of life’s greatest blessings and quietly lived that belief every day. Nothing brought Cindy more joy than her family. She was a devoted wife, and a loving mother, daughter, and sister. If Cindy loved you- she loved you fiercely. She was deeply involved in her children’s schools through the PTAs at Schuyler, Lincoln, and Kearny High School. She proudly served as president of the Kearny High School baseball booster club and enthusiastically supported the ice hockey booster club, always showing up with encouragement, a warm smile, and a willingness to help in whatever way was needed. Cindy’s legacy is not simply found in the titles she held or the awards she received. It lives on in every child who found confidence because she believed in them, every teacher who became better because of her guidance, every friend who was blessed by her kindness, and every family member who knew the depth of her unconditional love. She showed us that a life well lived is measured not by what we accomplish for ourselves, but by the love we give, the lives we lift,

and the difference we make in the hearts of others. Though she will be deeply missed, Cindy’s spirit lives on in the countless people she inspired. Her gentle heart, generous soul and enduring love will continue to guide those who were fortunate enough to know her. Her legacy is one of faith, service, compassion, and love — a legacy that will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Stephen’s Church in her memory.

Margaret Hamilton Margaret Sawyer Hamilton, 87, passed through life into everlasting life Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Visiting will be Wednesday Aug. 5, 2026 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. The funeral home will open the following morning at 10 a.m. and her service will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny. Born in Jersey City Nov. 11, 1938, she lived in Kearny, Bricktown and Toms River, before returning to Kearny, her beloved hometown. Margaret worked at Hartz Mountain, Lombardi Photography and Youth World. She went on to build a career at West Hudson Hospital in radiology and medical records, where she made many lifelong friends. Margaret retired in 2005 and became a teacher’s aide at Schuyler School for several years. Margaret was a devoted and active member of Grace United Methodist Church, serving God and sharing her faith. Margaret leaves behind to cherish her memory sisters, Helen Hamilton and Patricia Snuffer, sister-in-law Joan Sawyer, children Kenneth Hamilton (Deborah) and Judith Hopkins (Fred), grandchildren David Hamilton, Charles Hopkins and Natalie Hopkins, four great-granddaughters and a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

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Continued from Page 3 Margaret was predeceased by her parents Patrick and Agnes Sawyer, brother Dennis Sawyer (Joan), brothers-in-law the Rev. Frank Hamilton and Kenneth Snuffer, nephew Robert Hamilton and his wife Allison Hamilton, best friends Joan Stefano and Alice DeGasper and many other friends and relatives. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Grace United Methodist Church, 380 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, N.J. 07032. Messages of condolence may be sent to Judy Hopkins, 17 Suttie Ave., Piscataway, N.J. 08854.

Anthony Graziosi This obituary was written by Tony’s loving family. My husband and favorite person, Anthony Graziosi, died peacefully with me and his daughter at his side at Hackensack University Medical Center on Aug. 1, 2026. He was 71. A wonderful husband, father, father-in-law and “Grump-Pa,” Tony was the epitome of a good man. He was charismatic and charming, lighting up every room with his presence. Although difficult to keep entertained and easily bored (especially with a car), I was the luckiest girl in the world to hold his love and attention for over 25 years, and will spend the rest of my life missing him. He was first and foremost a dad to Nicole, and then Katie. Not a day went by without a check-in from the “National Guard,” as his niece called it. He was proud of them and the lives they were making for themselves. Having Nicole and her husband, Sid, only a few houses away allowed him to continue to watch over her. Nothing made him happier than when they started their family. The last nine years were spent with his favorite boys, Neil and Nicky. He relished his title of GrumpPa. He so hoped to teach them how to fish and see them grow up.

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Unable to travel the last few years, he always looked forward to hearing about Katie’s many adventurous road trips and her life out west. He so wished he could visit his “Kate the Pain” and see her life on the range. He loved his dog, Ollie, and his forever soul dog, Dexter, who I know is waiting for him with a golf ball. He got a kick out of being Kay’s butler, and proved daily that he was the kind of man

who loved taking care of other people. He continued to check in on “Nanny in Puerto Rico,” as he affectionately called her, and wished he could travel to visit her. He was the best brotherin-law to Theresa, Kenny and Dianne, Carmen, Al and Judy and Jasmin. He was also lucky to have wonderful nieces and nephews. Their Uncle Tony was a big kid himself and always a jokester. He was blessed with loyal

friendships — “his brothers,” as he called them — whom he enjoyed spending time with, sharing videos and especially sitting with on the front stoop. We are forever grateful to Gina and Gerald, otherwise known as the best neighbors; we could not have survived the last year without them. He loved his garden and fountains, his flowers and lawn, and yes, his leaf blower. An avid listener of 70s music, he enjoyed

listening to it way too loud at home and in the car. He liked to dance and have a good time, enjoyed a great meal out, relaxing on the deck with friends and savoring a great glass of wine; how he wished he could have had a glass of wine this past year. He was the ultimate pretty boy — “don’t touch the hair!” — and always left the house dressed appropriately, clean-shaven and

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION HUDSON COUNTY DOCKET NO.: SWC-F-003803-26 Rocket Mortgage LLC sbm Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF, vs. Peter Dwomor Jr, et al. DEFENDANTS. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS: SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Peter Dwomor Jr.; Maryann Dwomor; Mr(s). Peter Dwomor, spouse; Fabrizio Cane; and Unknown heirs, devisees and personal representatives, and his, hers, their or any of their successors in right, title and interest from Peter Dwomor, deceased; YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon Albertelli Law Partners of New Jersey LLC, attorneys for plaintiff, whose address is 14000 Commerce Parkway, Suite H, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054, (856) 724-1888, an answer to the complaint in foreclosure filed in a civil action, in which Rocket Mortgage LLC sbm Nationstar Mortgage LLC, is plaintiff, and Peter Dwomor Jr.; Maryann Dwomor; Mr(s). Peter Dwomor, spouse; Fabrizio Cane; and Unknown heirs, devisees and personal representatives, and his, hers, their or any of their successors in right, title and interest from Peter Dwomor, deceased; are defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Hudson County, Docket No. SWC-F-003803-26, within thirty-five (35) days after the date of this publication, exclusive of such date. Judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint if you do not file a responsive pleading. You shall file your Answer and proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, P.O. Box 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance with the rules of civil practice and procedure. This action has been commenced and is pending to foreclose a mortgage and recover possession of certain lands and premises, as follows: The mortgage being foreclosed is dated May 9, 2008, made by Peter Dwomor, given to MERS, Inc., and recorded in the Hudson County Clerk’s Office on June 11, 2008, Book 16958 and Page 274, et seq. The land and premises affected by this action and for which possession is sought is Lot 5 Block 292 in the Tax Map of Bayonne City NJ, known as 13 Schuyler Place West, Bayonne, NJ 07002. If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may contact the Lawyer Referral Service of the County of Venue by calling (201) 798-2727. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the County of Venue by calling (201) 792-6363 or the Legal Services of New Jersey Statewide Hotline at 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529). If you do not have an attorney and are not eligible for free legal assistance, you may obtain a referral to an attorney by calling one of the Lawyer Referral Services. A directory with contact information for local Legal Services Offices and Lawyer Referral Services is available in the Civil Division Management Office in the county listed above and online at http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/pro se/10153_deptyclerklawref.pdf. You, are made a party defendant to this foreclosure action for any right, title, claim, or interest you may have in, to, or against the mortgaged premises being foreclosed upon as a result of the death of Peter Dwomor. Dated: April 1, 2026 Clerk of the Superior Court Michelle M. Smith, Esquire ($737.20) SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION ESSEX COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-001500-26 OUR FILE NUMBER: 25-011071-1 NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: 26 Bathgate LLC YOU ARE HERBY summoned and required to serve upon Padgett Law Group, plaintiff ’s attorneys, whose address is 1055 E. Baltimore Pike, Suite 201, Media, PA 19063, telephone (850) 422-2520 an answer to the Foreclosure Complaint in a civil action in which U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust is the plaintiff and 26 Bathgate LLC are defendant(s) pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey within 35 days after August 5, 2026 exclusive of said date. If you fail to do so, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You shall file your answer and proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court, Hughes Justice Complex, CN-971, Trenton, NJ 08625, in accordance with the rules governing the courts. You are further advised that if you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may communicate with the New Jersey State Bar Association or Lawyer Referral Service of the county of venue and that if you cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the county of venue. A directory with contact information for local Legal Services Offices and Lawyer Referral Services is available in the Civil Division Management Office in the county listed above and online at: https://www.njcourts.gov/public/directories/court-services/ clerks-legal-offices. You may also call the Legal Services of New Jersey Statewide Hotline at 1-888-LSNJ-Law (1-888-576-5529). THIS ACTION has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing the following Mortgage: Dated: June 15, 2022 In the Amount of: $487,500.00 Made by: 11 Farley Newark LLC, a New Jersey Limited Liability Company To: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Funding Door, LLC, ISAOA/ATIMA, a New Jersey Limited Liability Company Recorded: August 12, 2022, as Instrument No. 2022075656 Covers real estate located at: 11 Farley Ave., Newark, NJ 07108 Also known as: Block 2655, Lot 11, in the city of Newark, County of Essex and State of New Jersey. You, 26 Bathgate LLC, have been made a Defendant in the above action because you have or may claim to have some right, title, lien, or other interest affected the real estate being foreclosed by virtue of ownership, inheritance, descent, intestacy, devise, dower, courtesy, mortgage, deed or conveyance, entry of judgment, or other legal or lawful right. The nature of which and the reason that you and each of you are joined as defendants is set forth with particularity in the Complaint, a copy of which will be furnished to you on request, addressed to the attorneys of the plaintiff at the above-mentioned address. Dated: July 28, 2026 Michelle M. Smith, Esquire CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT ($407.40)

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Continued from Page 1 could actually do something about this.’ And I started buying more soccer balls. I made brackets for the back of the car, pieces of wood, drilled some screws, some stainless steel screws. Put the brackets on, and I thought, ‘let’s see what happens.’” Caleiro then added a replica World Cup trophy from Amazon, he created a faux playing field and as he puts it, “it came out pretty nice, actually.” Then he took some of the leftover Hot Wheels cars he had — we’ll get into those cars in a moment — and created a parking lot. The Soccer Car was wildly successful — people wanted to be in photos with it, kids loved it, adults loved it — and it became a big part of the community and then, final match that Sunday afternoon a few weeks ago. First, Caleiro brought the car

to one of the biggest gatherings in the area for the final at Harrison’s Spanish Pavillion where he was joined by The Observer’s own Lisa Feorenzo. Scores of kids and adults wanted to be in pictures with the car to remember that important day when Spain won it all in a tense match against Argentina. Afterward, Caleiro and Feorenzo went over to Pic-Nic to grab something to eat — where else would he go, since owners Manny Galhofo and Rui Ramos were there? After eating, the duo drove up and down Kearny Avenue and Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard as people celebrated Spain’s win. Then, Feorenzo wondered what was going on over on Ferry Street Down Neck. So they headed over there and it was a wild celebration, with people singing, dancing. There were some who broke out doing the Macarena. “We just had a great time doing it,” Caleiro says.

Why all of this? Some might see this car and wonder why Caleiro does any of this? But the answer is simple. Caleiro, 50, loves bringing joy and happiness to people. “When I was a kid, it was a struggle,” Caleiro recalls. “I kinda missed being a kid because I went to work. We had to work. “So since I missed a little of my childhood, that’s when I decided to do something at Christmas. The little kids were excited to see me and the car and it filled me up. I knew I made a difference. When I see I made a kid smile, and the parents smile, I know I am doing something right. “While they take away a lot from me showing up, I get so much out of it myself.” A kid at heart, from 2017 until recently, Caleiro also once had a massive collection of those aforementioned Hot Wheels cars — more than 4,000 in fact. His man cave looked like it was a store, a

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hobby shop if you will. But he recently decided to sell them all and found a buyer who lived three hours away in Pennsylvania. It was the end of one era as a new one — IQNuno — began. One of his most recent gigs came when Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso, of Lyndhurst, had IQNuno on display during the township’s semiquincentennial celebration at Town Hall Park. He says it was quite an uplifting moment when, at the end of that celebration, he walked away with a check — he was being paid to show off his handiwork. Around the same time, Caleiro was hanging out with friend Joe Labrincha, co-owner of Kearny Gold Store, when a customer came in. She wound up hiring Caleiro to stop by with the car to play happy birthday to her son. “I did it in English, Spanish and Portuguese,” Caleiro says. “And the little boy loved it.” And last, but hardly least,

Caleiro authored an IQNuno coloring book for kids, a project he developed along with The Observer’s graphic artist Michelle Rybeck. It’s hard to argue this man is anything short of an aggressive entrepreneur. Want to hire IQNuno? You can hire Nuno, too, for any reason, even if it’s something not previously mentioned. If you name it, he can do it. The best way to get to him is by sending him an email to IQNuno25@gmail.com. He’s also all over social media — TikTok, Instagram, Youtube and Facebook @IQNuno. Google IQNuno and you’ll find plenty more about him, too. But now you know a little of the history behind the little orange car and how it’s become a part of the fabric of our community. “It’s been a fun experience,” Caleiro says. “I’ve enjoyed every moment of it.”

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“How Deep Is Your Love,” by the Bee Gees. That musak kept playing on as two gentlemen fell, almost with grace, through the air, in perfect formation, almost as if they were diving into a swimming pool. In those few seconds it took them both to get from the 90-something floor to the ground, I’ve attempted for 24+ years to think of what they must have been thinking as they dropped more than 1,000 feet in the air to what was certainly instant extinction. Were they thinking of a spouse? Children? Family? How just a few minutes earlier they were standing around a water cooler, discussing how the Giants had lost to the Broncos about 12 hours earlier?

Were they asking God for forgiveness or perhaps grace the impact would make their final impact so quick they never knew what hit them? Just what goes through a human being’s mind in their final seconds of life? Many of us will never know that feeling and I thank God for that. But for 100 or so people, that was how Sept. 11, 2001, ended. The temperatures, 70º or so at those moments. The skies perhaps they saw as the dropped, bluer than blue. That sickening sight of the ground as it grew closer and closer. Every year, around that week, I take time to think about that miserable day and yes, indeed, as each year gets further from its origins,

it gets easier to recollect. But being a mere mile or so away from it all as the crow flies, it’s impossible, unfathomable, to forget about. There were so many heroes that day and though we often consider the firefighters, the police officers, the EMTs, this year, I’ve given greater thought to those whose day ended quicker than others because they had no other choice. Someone once told me it was terrible they all had to take their own lives that day, but in reality, that wasn’t what happened. Not one, I’d venture, wanted to do the unthinkable, but they did to escape what was literally right behind them, an inferno of more than 1,000º F. The thickest, most

toxic smoke of burning materials and, yes, burning people. They may not have walked up the stairs to help as others were walking down escaping, but they, too, were heroic in their own way that day. And that’s how I will forever remember them for the courageous choice they were forced to make. And all these years later, I know I will never forget them. I cannot forget them. And if I could make one plea today, it’s that you never forget them, either. They all made impossible decisions. And we can only hope none of us — under any circumstance possible — ever have to make one just like it. May all those who died on Sept. 11, 2001, continue to rest in peace.

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ly Dr. Donato, Emily, Sarah and Jay and his team who all made a difficult journey more bearable Continued from Page 11 because of their genuine kindness and compassion. We are both forwith sneakers spotless. He tolerated camping season for my sake, ever grateful for all that you did to but loved his Pennsylvania friends make the last few years possible. Arrangements by the Armitage and a good game of Mexican & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny, Train (we knew he was cheating were private, as was his final the whole time). wish. He loved to travel, to fish and In lieu of flowers, kindly to take long walks. He was a consider a donation to the Bone summer guy through and through (he had 72 pairs of shorts to prove Marrow Transplant Unit of the John Theurer Cancer Center. it) and despised the winter. He dreamed of living by the water Maria De Sousa someday, and asked to spend his Maria De Sousa died July 26, eternity there. 2026. Tony is welcomed into heaven She was 74. (which I can’t wait to tell him was Visiting was at the Armitage & true) by his first wife, Cookie; his Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny.A parents, Marion and Angelo; his funeral service took place at brothers, Tommy and Joey (God the funeral home. Burial was in help him); his Uncle Mike; and Mount Olivet Cemetery. his brother-in-law, Jamie. Maria is survived by her daughWe owe our deepest thanks to ter Debbie Garca (Justin) and her the bone marrow team at John Theurer Cancer Center, especial- siblings Candido, Tina, Carmen and Bonancia.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to to your own favorite charity in her memory.

Carol A. Kennedy Carol Ann Kennedy, 69, of Berkeley Township, died July 25, 2026. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A funeral service took place at the funeral home. Entombment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Born in Jersey City, Carol was a longtime Lyndhurst resident until moving to Berkeley five years ago. She worked in retail throughout her career, and most recently served as a manager for DSW in Paramus prior to her retirement in 2020. Carol enjoyed making creative arts and crafts, and was an avid reader. She also spent time supporting her favorite teams, the Miami Dolphins and the New Jersey Devils. She treasured friendships made in her ceramics group in Berkeley and had fond memories of trips to the Outer Banks with

friends that she called family. Above all, Carol treasured time spent with her siblings, nieces and nephews. The daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (nee Glover) Kennedy, Carol was the dear sister of Elizabeth Ronan and her husband Louis, Barbara McAuley and her partner Christopher Henry, Kevin Kennedy and his wife Allyson and Sean Kennedy and his wife Lori. She was the loving aunt of Rick Ronan, Allison Ronan, John McAuley, Amanda Sinatra and her husband Joe, Megan Kennedy, Shannon Kennedy, Kirsten Kennedy, Kathryn Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy, Skye McAuley and Brooklyn Henry. She is also survived by her great-nephew Patrick Sinatra, and by many caring aunts, cousins and special friends. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Continued from Page 4 even begin to the fathom. They weren’t suicidal. They weren’t maniacal. They had no other choice. A few years after this all happened, there were two people I remember seeing, in videos, who had to leave before the towers came down. As they attempted to harness themselves in what appeared to be sheets, only to lose grip and tumble, two songs were playing on the Twin Towers’ musak system which somehow, despite all that damage, still worked perfectly — “She’s Always a Woman,” originally sung by Billy Joel and

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Joanice Marinho Joanice Marinho died July 28, 2026. She was 72. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Cremation was private. Joanice was the wife of the late Frank and beloved mother of Frank Jr. (Kelly), Christine D’Elia (Joseph) and Erica Farrell (Sean). Sister of Buddy Kiss (Sandy) and the late George Kiss (his wife Pam is still living). Grandmother of Brady, Joey, Declan, Jameson, Jack, Kevin and Makenna. She is also survived by loving in-laws, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to your own favorite charity in her her memory.

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