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Hills: Lacrosse boys set records; Sailer sinks 100th Emily Sailer scored her 100th career goal. “Iʼm so happy I achieved this milestone because it has been a big goal of mine,” Sailer told Dylan Cochin of the Trailblazer. “However, I would not have been able to score my 100th goal without my amazing teammates and extremely supportive coaches.” PH coach Lindsey Jachens said that Sailer was unable to play lacrosse her freshman year due to the pandemic, so Sailer is only playing in her second high school season. “We are so incredibly proud of Emily for reaching this milestone,” Jachens said. “Scoring 100
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goals in two seasons is an impressive feat. This accomplishment is symbolic of all of the hard work Emily has put into lacrosse since she first picked up the sport.”
Boys bring it Bucco said senior captains Joseph DelGrande (127 faceoffs won) and four-year starter Billy Gold helped tremendously on faceoffs and on the defensive side of the ball. Junior John Stewart was named 1st Team All-League and led the way offensively with 39 goals and 34 assists, and took on an increased role this year. Senior Brendan Kelley, who was PHʼs leading scorer a year ago and missed this season due to injury,
so more of the onus fell on Stewart to produce. The team received meaningful contributions from its freshman class, as CJ Driver and Michael Weaver combined for 53 goals and 37 assists. Bucco lauded seniors Gianni DelForno, Connor Carlson, Ryan Feder, Nick Priore, Connor Hughes, Anthony Rotella, Garret Wynne, Steven Valko and Cole Tansky as integral contributors. In net, senior goalie Ryan Giammanco posted a breakout season as well, holding opponents to under six goals a game and amassing 215 saves while earning a First Team All-League selection. Bucco said, “Itʼs tough to mention just some of the guys on
this team, because they all deserve recognition.” But he singled out: • Junior midfielder Mark Espinosa (17 goals, 20 ground balls), “someone we relied on all season long on both sides of the ball.” • Sophomore midfielder Ryan Davis (16 goals, nine assists and 25 grounballs), Bucco called Davis “probably our most talented midfielder.” • Sophomore Gabe Crandall (21 ground balls), who “handled our long stick midfielder position all season and was someone we relied on heavily.” • Junior defender Chris Bonanno (team-leading 54 ground balls), sophomore Zack Groves (three goals, 12 ground balls) and
OBITUARIES
Salvatore P. CAVERA
they moved to Township of Washington. Throughout his career as a film and video editor, he worked for Hearst Metrotone News, ABC Sports, Childrenʼs Television Workshop and “3-2-1 Contact.” He was the recipient of three Academy Awards: two at ABC Sports for Outstanding Sports Programming at the Summer Olympics (1976) and Winter Olympics (1980) and one at “3-21 Contact” for Outstanding Film Editing. Salvatore loved nothing more than spending time with his family and will be greatly missed. The family received guests at Becker Funeral Home, Westwood, on Tuesday, May 24. A celebration of Salvatore's life and faith was held Wednesday, May 25. Entombment at Garden of Memories, 300 Soldier Hill Road. Township of Washington.
Salvatore P. Cavera, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022. Salvatore was predeceased by his loving wife Lydia; his parents Calogero and Lena; his brothers Tony, Charles and Sam as well as his best friend through life, Charles Keith. He is survived by his three children, Laurie Fink, Richard and Sally Cavera and Carl and Joanne Cavera; along with his six grandchildren, Andrew, Samantha, Tyler, Joseph, Veronica, and Robert. Salvatore was born on Dec. 4, 1929 in Bronx, NY where he graduated from William Howard Taft High School. He was drafted into the Army and served in the KoreRobert J. an War, 1951–1953, stationed at CIRILLO the 13th Engineer Combat BattalRobert J. Cirillo, 88, born in ion. In 1956, he married the love the Bronx, N.Y., son of the late of his life, Lydia Mazzella, and Ralph and Helen, passed away on
Friday, May 20, 2022. Robert is survived by his wonderful wife of 61 years, Elisabeth; his only sister Edith McGee; his sons Michael (Liz), Steven (Brenda; his daughter Diane (Rich); his grandchildren Cortney (Robert), Kristi, Andrew, Brett and Rebecca as well as his nephews John and Jim McGee. He graduated from Fordham University in 1956 and was drafted into the U.S. Army. Robert spent 1956-1958 on the Danube River in Germany, helping guard the Czech border at the height of the Cold War. He served his country honorably and received a Gold Conduct Medal, yet our government does not consider him a veteran. After the Army, Robert earned an M.A. from Columbia University and became a teacher; spending most of his 35 years as a 7th and 8th grade math teacher. He received his second M.A. from William Paterson University. Robert was a world-class trivia champ, having won prize contests, games and money. He was a member of MENSA,
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INTERTEL and had an IQ of 180; and because of this, was turned down for “Jeopardy!” numerous times. He loved playing cards and enjoyed teaching all card games to his children and grandchildren. He thoroughly enjoyed travelling with Ellie all over the world and especially loved the Alpine countries, where his fluency in German helped. He will be missed by his family. Memorial contributions can be made in Robertʼs name to the St. Labre Indian School at stlabre.org/ways-to-give. “By supporting St. Labre, you will have a lasting impact on the Native American boys and girls who are depending on us for the first-class education that will lift them out of poverty.”
George ZURICH
George Zurich, 94, of Montvale, longtime River Vale resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2022 with his loving wife, Barbara, of 66 years and family at his side. George was born in New York City in March 1928 to parents Jack and Matija Zurich who emigrated from Croatia in the early 1900s. The youngest of three children, George was raised in Valley Stream, Long Island attending Central High School before earning a degree from Adelphi College in 1952. He began his career in the mailroom at CBS Television Network, New York City during the early days of television, spending his entire 37 years at CBS, retiring as vice president of affiliate relations in 1989. Retiring from CBS, George found a second passion selling wine and spirits for Leonard Kreusch Inc. for the next 13 years. He met the love of his life, Barbara
freshman Connor Ohnikian (six goals, 30 groundballs) “who all played hard and were all ground ball machines.” Bucco said he expects the boysʼ program to continue its winning ways next year despite numerous players set to graduate. “Iʼm hoping this type of success motivates our guys to really put in a great off-season of training and we come back next year and win the first ever title in program history,” Bucco said. He added, “We have all the pieces and the talent to accomplish this. We want to win a league title and then move up to the next level of competition and start climbing that ladder.”
(nee Runge), at CBS in the early fifties, married in 1956, and moved to River Vale in 1960. George and Barbara raised Elizabeth, George (Lorrie Anderson), James (Linda Catalano), Robert, and Carol (John Kreusch). George welcomed 11 loving grandchildren and recently three greatgrandchildren over the past 35 years. He cherished time with his family, especially the many summers in Beach Haven and the family vacation home in Schroon Lake, N.Y. He enjoyed his retirement, taying active playing golf, coaching and especially supporting the many wonderful sporting events his children and grandchildren participated in over the years.
Lawrence H. MORGAN
Lawrence Harlan Morgan, 92, passed away on May 21, 2022. Born in Englewood, Larry grew up in Montvale and graduated from Park Ridge High School as the president of his class in 1948. He enlisted for three years in the United States Marine Corps and served 13 months in a combat engineer company in Korea during the height of the Korean Conflict. Larry received a BS in health and physical education (honors) from East Stroudsburg State Teachers College. While in college he met his future wife, of 50 years, Janet Kolb and they married at the start of their senior year. Larry spent a year in Athens, Ohio as a graduate assistant at Ohio University and received an M. Ed. in secondary school administration. Larry and Janet moved to Park Ridge. He took a job as a physical education teacher and football and track coach at the junior school in Tenafly. After four years of teaching, he became vice principal of the Tenafly Middle School, a position he continued in for the next 31 CONTINUED ON PAGE 39
