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ON THE INSIDE North Arlington’s Velazquez gets his much-needed kidney transplant. See page 9

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I Kearny Police Officer Anthony Oliveira is the department’s 2020 Cop of the Year.

t was only a few weeks ago Kearny Police Officer Anthony Oliveira says he had one of the more intense incidents of his 2+-year career. He was on patrol at around 9 p.m., Feb. 10, 2021, when a radio call ordered all Kearny units to head to Walmart. There, a woman had been setting fire to clothing. Witnesses said they believed she had a knife on her. Later, we’d learn she had earlier that day called a suicide-prevention hotline number, was reported as such to the Jersey City PD where she lives and she’d gone away from her home. “It was intense,” Oliveira recalls of the call. “I was the first to get there. When I arrived I ran to the back of the store where she was. I kept a distance and asked her to put the knife down. See OLIVEIRA, Page 16

GIANGERUSO TICKET INCLUDES 1 NON-INCUMBENT By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

our of five Lyndhurst commissioners will seek a new, four-year term and they’ve formed a ticket with one newcomer. The Lyndhurst Unity team filed its nominating petitions last week for the

May 11 Township Commission election, with Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso atop the ticket, incumbent Commissioners Karen Haggerty, John Montillo and Richard Jarvis and newcomer Louis DeMarco. Current Commissioner Thomas DiMaggio is retiring from public office and will not seek re-election. GIANGERUSO, a retired Lyndhurst

DECISION 2021 cop who was first elected to the commission in 2005, has served most of his time time as Commissioner of Public Safety. A lifelong resident of Lyndhurst,

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Giangeruso says with the town’s population growing because of housing development in the Meadowlands – which is outside the control of the town - public safety is an increasingly important issue. “I devoted my career to keeping people safe and I want to use my expeSee ELECTION, Page 16

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SCAM WARNING: IMPOSTERS POSING AS SUEZ WORKERS By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

UEZ Water is warning customers about scammers going door-to-door, illegally and improperly requesting cash or credit card payments for supposed unpaid water bills -- and they’re encouraging residents to be on high alert should one come to your home. The company says the fraud involves people who are not truly SUEZ workers claiming they’re in the neighborhood collecting unpaid bills. They show customers fake SUEZ identification badges and offer to scan a customer’s credit card on a portable card reader on the spot. They may entice customers with an offer to forgive a portion of their unpaid balance if the customer makes an immediate, partial payment. SUEZ says its employees do not go to customer homes to demand or collect payments.

The company has reported this issue to law enforcement. For your protection, all SUEZ employees wear uniforms and carry photo ID badges with the SUEZ name and logo. The badges display the employee’s name, employee number, job title and the date the badge was

issued to that employee. Customers should verify employees by also looking for a white SUEZ vehicle, which prominently features the company’s bright green logo and dark blue lettering. If there is no vehicle present, chances are the person at your door is

a scammer. SUEZ wants to assure customers during the public health crisis that the only time a SUEZ employee would knock on your door would be for a water-related emergency or a previously arranged appointment about your water service. If you are unsure if the person on the other side of the door is actually from your water utility, call the company to verify. SUEZ Customer Service representatives may be reached at (800) 422-5987. If you suspect an imposter, call police or 911. “It is unfortunate that people are taking advantage of others during these challenging times,” Alan Weland, vice president and general manager of SUEZ’s New Jersey Operations, said. “We want to raise awareness among our customers about this scam. We encourage customers to contact us if they have any concerns.”

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‘Facts of Life’s’ Geri Jewell appears on ARS

I love having psychics on the Applause Radio Show. We have had a few, but one who has always been a staple is Artie Hoffman from Angels and Answers. Hoffman is not just a medium/psychic but also a life coach who gives great advice. Whenever Hoffman comes on the show, we receive calls from throughout the world from people seeking advice, looking to hear from their lost loved ones and Hoffman always comes through. On this broadcast, we turned into a love line. All callers were looking for love advice and unfortunately, they did not like what Hoffman had to say. Hoffman is blunt and to the point and if it does not happen now or if something does not ring a bell when he is speaking to you, don’t worry it will. Hoffman is available for psychic readings via his website www.angelsandanswers.com and he also has two books out: “Angels and Answers” and his new release “Have Your Angels Call My

Angels.” Both books are uplifting and full of valuable information regarding love, life, money and anything else you may need to help get you through the day. ••• I also spoke to author/ playwright and writer for Bob Hope, Martha Bolton on March 12. Bolton, who was the first female staff writer for Hope, has also written for Phyllis Diller and Joan Rivers. When you think about it, Hope, Diller and Rivers are somewhat in the same vein with their comedy/punch lines. Bolton has written over 88 books herself. All are comedy except for a few guides to life with a touch of humor. However, her new book, for which she had assistance with Hope’s daughter Linda Hope, they compiled the thousands of letters that Hope received and correspond back to with the GIs he had touched with his comedy, compassion and generosity. “Dear Bob: Bob Hope’s Wartime Correspondence

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With GIs of WWII.” The letters range from funny to heart wrenching and Hope answered as many as he possibly could. Hope’s USO tours began in 1941 and covered every war that has transpired since. We can most likely expect more books to come forward with even more

letters from the GIs. It sounds like a fascinating and touching read and right now, the world could sure use some hope. Blair Warner’s cousin Geri from “The Facts of Life” stopped by on March 13. I am, of course speaking of actress/ comedian Geri Jewell. We had a lot of fun and I found Jewell to be an inspiration to so many. Jewell was the first person with a handicap to be on a major television show. Born with Cerebral Palsy, her parents never coddled her. They taught her how to be tough and fight for what she wanted in life. She has had struggles, but she overcame everything that came her way. Once day while doing her standup routine, the incredi-

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KPD says it arrested a Nutley ‘Bimbo’

Officer Perez-Fonseca looked through the window to see that the car was in drive and the n March 10 at sleeping driver’s foot was on 6:11 p.m., Officers the brake. Anthony Oliveira and After banging on the window David Vazquez responded to several times, Vargas reportedly Seabra Foods on a report of a awoke, put his hand up to the shoplifter in the supermarket. officer telling him to “hold on” A loss prevention associate and then appeared to go back reported to the officers that to sleep. Officer Perez-Fonseca he witnessed John Bimbo, banged on the window some 45, of Nutley, conceal $174.63 more waking Vargas again. worth of assorted deodorants Vargas eventually regained in his backpack. The associate his sensibilities, put the car in South Kearny. They arrived confronted Bimbo when he park and handed the key to the to find Lionel B. Froloff, 43, allegedly tried to exit the store officer. of Highland Park, apparently without paying for his loot. Now assisted by Officer asleep behind the wheel of a Bimbo was charged with Anthony Oliveira, the officers black Honda Accord. advertising@theobserver.com 201-991-1600 shoplifting and remanded to observed signs of intoxication Froloff reportedly smelled the Hudson County jail, South in Vargas andClient: administered r: like alcoholic beverages. His Kearny. field-sobriety tests. After failing passenger said the two were ••• those psychomotor exercises, driving along and then he On March 6 at 4:13 a.m., Vargas was arrested and looked over at Froloff to see Officer Jose Perez-Fonseca charged with DWI and careless him apparently passed out was dispatched to a report of a driving and later released to a behind the wheel while the car person asleep behind the wheel family member. was still moving. of a car stopped at the traffic ••• 24-year-old Jersey City dvertising: is Avenue the updated template with a new photo of JarlynnAHyde: lightHere at Davis and Hoyt On March 6 at 8:46 p.m., man told police he was driving Street. He arrived to find John Officers Nick Funk, Mike on 1&9 in his Hyundai when F. Vargas, 25, asleep inside a Santucci and Sgt. Ben Wuelfing Froloff’s Accord came from his Honda Accord while the traffic responded to a report of a left and struck his car multiple light cycled through its colors. crash on Truck Routes 1&9 in times before coming to a stop. By Capt. Tim Wagner Kearny Police Department

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responsible person. ••• On March 6 at 10:24 p.m., Officer Bryan San Martin was patrolling the ShopRite lot. His attention was drawn to a Honda Accord whose driver parked, and then it appeared that upon noticing the police car, drove to another part of the parking lot and parked again. The officer watched from afar as driver Regine A. Sumter, 23, of East Orange, met with a man in another car and then purchased from him what appeared to be six boxes of shoes. As Sumter drove off, the seller of the shoes flagged down Officer San Martin. He reported that he had just sold Sumter six pairs of “Yeezy” sneakers for $1,220, but 1,200 of the dollars he received from Sumter appeared to be comprised of fake $100 bills. They were marked with the disclaimer: “ONLY MOTION PICTURE PURPOSES.” Officer San Martin gave chase and pulled over Sumter’s Honda at Passaic Avenue and Belgrove Drive. He investigated further learning that Sumter and the seller of the Yeezys had arranged their transaction over Facebook Marketplace before meeting at ShopRite

to complete the sale. The funny money had allegedly been purchased by Sumter on Amazon.com. Sumter was arrested and charged with theft by deception. She was later released with a summons. ••• On March 7 at 6:55 p.m., Officers Jose Perez-Fonseca and Bryan San Martin were summoned to Walmart where store security accused two women of a marathon, fivehour shoplifting session. Staff reported that Brittany L. Shaffer, 31, of Millville, and Candice L. Robinson-Harney, 36, of Newark, entered the store around 2 p.m. with three children in tow. Security accused the duo of selecting tote bins from the store shelves and then concealing other merchandise inside the bins. The two stayed in the store for nearly five hours, filling up their totes. Just before 7 p.m., the pair wheeled their buried treasure – $1,845.64 of clothing, food and miscellaneous merchandise – to the exit door without paying for it. They were arrested on charges of shoplifting and conspiracy. The “shoppers” were released with summonses after processing.

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Belleville’s green team recognized by Sustainable Jersey By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

he Township of Belleville has been recognized by a statewide organization that rewards municipalities and school districts for their efforts to be greener and cleaner. Belleville has earned a bronze certification from Sustainable Jersey, which will honor the municipality at a virtual awards luncheon on Thursday, March 11. Belleville was one of 55 towns in New Jersey to attain the status for 2020. “This is a great recognition for Belleville,” Mayor Michael Melham said. “It shows that the township is committed to doing all we can to improve the environment and well-being of the residents of Belleville, now and in the future. We look forward to the challenge of continuing to be a sustainable municipality and to attain the next level of certification.” Councilman Vincent Cozzarelli serves as the Municipal Green Team’s chairman. “Belleville’s Green Team develops plans, implements programs and assists with educational opportunities that support the creation of a sustainable community,” Cozzarelli said. “I would like to see the municipality continue working on sustainability initiatives, such as limiting energy emissions, encouraging green buildings and embracing green practices that can benefit the township, saving both money and resources.” To become certified through Sustainable Jersey, Belleville submitted documentation to show it had completed a balance of the required sustainability actions, meeting a minimum of 150 action points. In addition to reaching 150 points, each certified community had to create a green team and select at least two out of 12 priority action options. Belleville achieved 160 points through community education and outreach, led education and outreach, innovative community projects, the establishment of a tree-protection ordinance, participation in a community paper-shredding day and participation in the materials reuse program. The township also received points for participating in the reusable bag education program, the establishment of a creative team, participation in the prescription drug safety and disposal program, recycling and waste-reduction education and compliance, a sustainable land-use pledge and a pledge supporting the New Jersey wildlife action plan. Gabrielle Bennett-Meany, the township’s Green Team coordinator and project leader volunteer, said the bronze certification was the culmination of a lot of spirited teamwork. The team has already turned its focus toward achieving silver-level certification. “I’d like to thank all of the dedicated municipal staff and resident volunteers who either provided me with information, participated in one of our volunteer events or who, without even realizing the very job they do every day, is something that may have contributed to this prestigious designation,” Bennett-Meany said. The Sustainable Jersey Virtual Awards Luncheon, was streamed on Sustainable Jersey’s Facebook page.

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Thoughts & Views EDITORIAL

No parade? No problem!

his is normally a time of year where a lot is happening. The clocks move forward an hour and we get more daylight later in the day. Like it did last week, the weather starts to warm up and if often gives us a tease of what lies ahead. And, in West Hudson, it’s the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. As was the case in 2020, there won’t be one in 2021. But it seems like the COVID-19 curve we’ve heard so much about is finally flattening. Cases are down. Thankfully, so, too, are the fatalities. Millions of Americans have been vaccinated. Kids are slowly returning to school. And, there’s hope that by July 4, just a few shorts months away, we might even begin to be able to have small-scale gatherings. So while there is great disappointment that for the second-consecutive year there cannot be a St. Patrick’s Day parade in West Hudson, more and more it looks like once March 2022 rolls around, it won’t even need to be up for discussion that there will be a parade. There will be a sense of what life was once like. There will be a sense that we’ve come a long way. There will be a sense that what we miss — all those small things we’ve taken so much for granted — could once again return to our lives. Did you ever think for a moment just how much we’ve missed the parade? Did you ever think for a moment just how much social interaction seemed so simple two years ago? So as we approach St. Patrick’s Day, without a parade, we (actually) see the light at the end of the tunnel. We know how much we’ve taken for granted. And while we long for all the things that have been taken away from us, we should all take some solace — because if we all do our part in the coming months, all those things may soon, again, become a reality. Can’t ask for much more than that.

Rose: President Biden’s policies will soon cause gas prices to $kyrocket

To the Editor: The average price of gasoline nationwide on Election Day 2020 was $2.11 a gallon. Today the average price is $2.83 a gallon. Of course here in New Jersey, known worldwide for its high taxes, the average price is $2.90. The point is that for some reason, the price of gas rises dramatically as soon as a Democrat is elected president. Under president Obama, gas averaged $2.97 a gallon, up $1.23 from when he took office. With this in mind president Biden’s decision

LETTER TO THE EDITOR to close down the Keystone XL pipeline, and not to renew drilling rights on federal lands would seem a continuation of that trend. In doing so the president scored a trifecta. He eliminated thousands of good-paying jobs for the middle class, the same amount of oil that would flow through the pipeline in a day will now take 6,154 trucks or an additional 1,143 rail cars to transport, emitting diesel

fumes into the atmosphere, and further damaging the environment. Lastly Biden’s decisions in a short time will make us no longer energy independent. This is taking place when the demand for gas is low due to so many people being without jobs and the vacation season is not yet upon us. When people return to work, and the weather warms up, prices will skyrocket. Like they say, ‘’elections have consequences.” There is also another saying, ‘’what fools we mortals be.” Armand Rose North Arlington

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question whose song it is. “Summer in the City” sounds nothing like “You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice,” “Do You Believe in Magic” and “Money.” With John Sebastian at the helm of the songwriting along with the rest of the band, the career and music will live forever. Unfortunately, Boone’s new song “Singhal” wasn’t available to play at the moment but he is working on completing a new album. The song has personal meaning to Boone. After touring 250 shows straight, he needed a break. He saw a picture of a boat on his father’s magazine, and he set out to find it. He found his dream sailboat and named it Singhal. He would sail the Caribbean Sea and enjoy life for a while before coming back to his musical roots. An experience his cherishes fondly and so much so, he wrote a song about it. He promised he would come back when the album is done. In the meantime, his book, “Hotter Thank a Match Head: Life on the Run with The Lovin Spoonful,” is available now. Listen to the show online at www.applauseradioshow. com.

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Nutley grid coach DiGregorio retires After leading the Nutley High School football team to an undefeated season last fall, veteran head coach Steve DiGregorio has decided to retire as head coach. DiGregorio staged a valiant comeback while battling pancreatic cancer in 2020, after having taken a step back in 2019 to undergo treatment to combat the illness. Through it all, DiGregorio vowed to return to the sidelines to coach his beloved Maroon Raiders and he did last fall, leading Nutley through a pandemic-shortened campaign that ended with Nutley finishing with an undefeated 6-0 record, the school’s first undefeated football season since 1939. However, the cancer has returned, forcing the 60-year-old DiGregorio to make the emotional decision to retire. After having stopped chemotherapy treatments just about a year ago, DiGregorio has resumed chemo and decided that it was just too difficult to juggle the health problems and coaching at the same time. DiGregorio told his players in an extremely emotional Zoom call last week. “I told the kids that I’ll always be part of them,” said DiGregorio, who had two stints as the head football coach at his alma mater first from 2004 through 2011 and then 2017 through 2020.

“And I’ll be around. I’ll never leave football. I’m a Maroon Raider. But in my mind, I thought this was the right thing to do.” After it was learned in January that the cancer had returned, DiGregorio talked it over with his wife, Nadia, and the couple’s three sons. “Nadia was behind it,” DiGregorio said. Needless to say, DiGregorio goes out on his terms, having led the Maroon Raiders to an unblemished record in 2020, a season for the record books. “It was a hell of a year,” DiGregorio said. “The kids were tremendous. The staff was tremendous.” So it’s only fitting that DiGregorio goes out on top. “I trust my doctors very much,” DiGregorio said. “They said, ‘If you’re even thinking about it, then it’s the right decision.’ My body has been through so much.” DiGregorio said that his initial cancer was not officially determined to be in remission. “I don’t think we ever used that term,” DiGregorio said. “I stopped chemo in March, 2020 and I felt great.” With that, DiGregorio returned and guided his team to six emotional victories, capped with a 42-7 victory over Belleville the Saturday after Thanksgiving at the See VIEW, Page 11

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North Arlington High School senior Jared Velazquez, shown here during soccer season, has undergone successful kidney transplant surgery, so much so that doctors are pretty sure he will resume his baseball career in two weeks.

By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com Jared Velazquez had no idea what the rest of his life would be like. The 17-year-old North Arlington High School senior, a top member of both the boys’ soccer and baseball teams at the school, was diagnosed last September with a rare kidney disease called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis or FSGS. It’s a disease that attacks the tiny filtering units inside the kidneys where blood is cleaned. FSGS is the type of glomerular disease and scarring, also known as sclerosis that eventually renders the kidneys useless. It’s a disease that is extremely rare among teenagers. Most FSGS patients are much older. Velazquez’s diagnosis meant two things. In the short term, he had to endure hours of dialysis treatments in order to have any semblance of kidney function. In the long run, he was going to need kidney transplant surgery.

Velazquez waited patiently to see if a kidney had become available. A plea was made through Hackensack University Medical Center and local media to see if a suitable kidney could be obtained. But September rolled into October and October became November. Christmas came and went and the New Year began. Young Jared was just about ready to give up hope. In February, there was a premonition and some good news. “I told my Mom (Lizette) to wake me at 6 a.m. because I think they had a kidney,” Velazquez said. “I told her we had to get ready. Every time I didn’t think I’d get it, I was in between. I said to myself, ‘This is probably not going to happen.’ But this one time, I was sure.” A 24-year-old woman from southern New Jersey had a severe asthma attack that was apparently choking her. She was deprived of oxygen and declared brain dead. “Her parents had to make the decision whether to donate her organs,” Jared Velazquez

said. “I was actually No. 2 on the list.” But Jared was brought into Hackensack University Medical Center to prepare for the transplant surgery. It was all in the matter of 18 hours. “The night before the surgery, I was all nervous and anxious,” Jared Velazquez said. “I was also excited. I was thinking about it all night. I wondered how I was going to feel and what I was going to eat afterwards.” Lizette Velazquez was stunned how it all came together. “I was thankful and humble that it all happened so fast,” Lizette Velazquez said. “We had his bag packed for three weeks, ready for the call, ready to pick up and go. I didn’t want to show my emotions too much, because if it didn’t happen, I didn’t want my son to get too upset. We were all just praying. My aunt has become very close to Jared and she was praying. I just couldn’t go to work until I See VELAZQUEZ, Page 10

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Continued from Page 9 knew everything was going to be okay.” Lizette works as a project manager for a pharmaceutical company, but her focus was on

a possible transplant. Dr. Michael Goldstein performed the transplant surgery at HUMC Feb. 12. “I knew everything about the surgery, because I was studying it for five months,” Jared Velazquez said. After the surgery, Jared said that he was a little under the

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With the pandemic causing so much trouble, we never thought we would receive so much help. We’re so humbled by everyone’s love. It’s beyond words.” Lizette Velazquez would like to personally thank North Arlington youth baseball coach Joe Witt, a family friend. “We’re beyond grateful to Joe Witt and to the town,” Lizette Velazquez said. Right now, it looks as if Velazquez will play baseball. “That would be amazing,” Velazquez said. “I didn’t think I’d be able to play. I never thought it was totally over, maybe just a halt in my career. I knew I was going to have to be able to play some sports.” Velazquez said that he’s also thinking about playing soccer in college. He is thinking about Rutgers-Newark, Dean College and Becker College. “I don’t even know how to describe how I’m feeling,” Jared Velazquez said. “Happy just doesn’t cover it. I’m blessed. I’m mostly grateful. I didn’t think it would all come this easily. I prayed every day. God heard my prayers.” That He most certainly did.

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Nutley head football coach Steve DiGregorio, shown here in a file photo from 2009, has stepped down as the head coach of the Maroon Raiders, as he will continue treatment to combat pancreatic cancer.

There are always going to be some bumps in the road and some games I’d love to have back. But I have nothing but great memories. The kids never

quit.” And in life, neither will Steve DiGregorio. DiGregorio will hope that the Nutley Board of Education does the right thing and appoints assistant coach J.D. Vick as the permanent head coach. Vick stepped in and ran the program while DiGregorio was getting cancer treatments in 2019. It is only fitting that Vick is given the opportunity to take over the job that his friend and mentor started. “It would certainly be my wish, but I don’t have a say in that,” DiGregorio said. “The program is in good shape. They have some great players coming back. The Oval has been redone. It’s now one of the best fields in the state.” From a personal standpoint, I’ve been blessed to have worked with Steve DiGregorio for more than 30 years, from

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Obituaries sey City. She graduated from Dickinson High School in 1950 Edwin G. Marshman Sr. and moved to North Arlington of Kearny died Wednesday, in 1956, where she lived with March 10, 2021, at Hackensack her husband and raised her University Medical Center, family. Angie worked for RCA Hackensack. in Harrison until the birth of He was 93. her first child. Funeral services were under She was the beloved wife the direction of Mulligan and best friend of the late Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Henry Zalewski; the cherished Ave. Harrison. His interment mother of Linda Zalewskitook place in Holy Cross CemMellea (Pat Mellea), Hank etery, North Arlington. Zalewski (Eileen Sullivan) and If you would like to send Chuck Zalewski (Gina Carini); a condolence message to his the beloved grandmother and family, please visit www.mul“most terrific babysitter in the liganfh.com. world” to Patrick and Sarah Born in Newark and raised Mellea and Cory, Kyle, Callan, in Kearny, Edwin was a longCasey, Rhianna, Haylee and time resident of Harrison. He Ben Zalewski; the dear sister worked as an accountant for of Genevieve Sparta; and the Melco in Ridgefield Park for dearly loved aunt of many many years. nieces and nephews. He was a member of the “Babe” got her nickname beAmerican Legion Post 282, cause she was the youngest of Harrison, where he served as eight siblings. She had a great Commander Emeritus, Past love of life, family and friends. Hudson County Commander, She was everyone’s angel and also past Commander of VFW often would refer to herself as Post 340 of Harrison. Edwin “Angie the Christmas Angel.” was awarded Hudson County She had great faith in God and Veteran of the Year in 2010 was a devout Catholic and a and Harrison Veteran of the parishioner of Queen of Peace Year in 2016. Church for over 60 years. He served his country in A funeral Mass for Angela the US Army in the Korean will be celebrated at noon, War from 1950 to 1957. Edwin Tuesday, March 16, at Queen loved his family especially of Peace Church, North his grandchildren and greatArlington. Cremation will be grandchildren. private. The Parow Funeral Predeceased by his wife of Home, North Arlington, was in 47 years, Bernice Marshman charge. (nee McGilly) in 1997, Edwin is The family would appreciate survived by his loving children donations in memory of AnEdwin Jr., Robert (Veronica), gela be made to the Shriners Scott (John Vega-Marshman), Hospital for Children, 2900 his cherished grandchildren Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Fla. James (Melissa), Robert, and 33607 or www.lovetotheresAiden Vega-Marshman and cue.org. great-grandchildren Mia Cruz Marshman and Josh Cruz. BARBARA RUSSELL He is also survived by many Barbara Russell died peacenieces and nephews. fully March 11, 2021, in Toms In lieu of flowers, the famRiver, with her family by her ily requests donations to the side. Wounded Warrior FoundaBarbara was born to the late tion, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Joseph and Marie Sateary on Kansas 66675-8516 or in care March 22, 1938 in Jersey City of the funeral home in loving and lived in Kearny most of memory of Edwin. her life. For 60 years, she was the ANGELA ZALEWSKI devoted wife to Joseph who Angela Zalewski “Babe” predeceased her in November (nee Dubanowicz), 89, died 2019. March 12, 2021. Arrangements are by the Angela was born on ChristArmitage & Wiggins Funeral mas Day, Dec. 25, 1931 in Jer-

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Home, Kearny. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Mass Tuesday, March 16, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearny. Entombment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Barbara was dedicated to her children and leaves behind daughters Karen Cannizzo, Donna Esteves and son David (Leslie) and was predeceased by son Michael (Lori). She was the cherished grandmother to Alexa, Amanda, Zachary, Joseph, Natalie and Gavin. She was the caring sister of Joan Mainiero (Joseph) and brother Joseph Sateary (Kathleen) and leaves behind several nieces and nephews. Barbara genuinely enjoyed her family and friends, especially taking trips to Atlantic City, lunch at The Stack and Saturday visits to her favorite hair salon. Barbara loved to read and often exchanged books with her friends. Her love of gardening and holiday baking was shared and handed down to her daughters and grandchildren. She was a long time parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearny. Over the years, Barbara was employed by various companies in the area, notably Western Electric, Congoleum and BMG Music. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in her name.

father of Mark Laytos and his wife the late Kathleen and Michael Laytos and his wife Lucy; cherished grandfather of Juliana and Sophia; brother of Robert Laytos and his wife Theresa and Lois Rothka and her husband Joseph; dear nephew of Irene Potts; and he is also survived by many dear nieces and nephews. The funeral for Richard took place Thursday, March 11, at the Shaw-Buyus Home for Services, Kearny. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearny. Interment was in Holy Cross

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“He won more than 20 matches in each of the last two seasons,” DiPiano said. “He’s a physical wrestler, a pinner. I’m excited for him.” Senior Michael LaTorre is the Maroon Raiders’ 197-pounder, moving up one weight class from a year ago. “He’s a big, strong specimen,” DiPiano said. “I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do.” In the mix is sophomore Will Jennings, the younger brother of former Nutley standout wrestler Dan. “He’s a strong, skilled kid with a bright future,” DiPiano said of Jennings. Senior Nick Polewka is the team’s 220-pounder. “He made it to Atlantic City last year in what might have been the feelgood story of the state tournament,” DiPiano said. “He upset some Continued on next page

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to have to fill in for us. He knows enough to handle himself.” Continued from Page 12 Senior Sal Mainiero returns for his final godidn’t wrestle last year round with the Maroon and decided to come Raiders. The 170-pound back out this year. Fresh- Mainiero won one match man Aiden O’Haire and at the state championsophomore Aiden Torres ships in Atlantic City last are sharing time at 138 year and won more than pounds. O’Haire was part 30 matches. of the Nutley Recrea“His goal is to make tion program. Torres is it back to the states,” brand new to the sport. If DiPiano said. “He has the they’re strong, then these ability to be a state place three could be called Iron finisher.” Aidens. Mainiero comes from The Maroon Raiders a long line of successful are missing wrestlers in wrestlers in his immethe 145 and 152-pound diate family. His older classes. Maybe one of the brothers Vinnie (Nutley Iron Aidens will fill in, and St. Joseph’s Rebut DiPiano might not gional) and Dominic (St. want to throw the newJoseph’s and Queen of comers to the wolves. Peace) were state medal Freshman Julian Ycaza winners during their is the team’s 160-pound- heyday. er, coming off a successSenior Anthony ful run with the Nutley Haines, the jack-of-allRecreation program. trades during the football “He did some nice season, is the Maroon things with the Rec,” Raiders’ 184-pounder. DiPiano said. “He’s going

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Margaret A. Lenz (Collins) died March 9, 2021. She was 93. Born in Jersey City, she had lived in Kearny before moving to Manahawkin four years ago.

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ano said. “He’s bigger and stronger this year. He’s very athletic for a big man. He can move his feet well now. He’s a much improved wrestler. He used to be a football player who wrestled, but Billy’s become a wrestler now.” Needless to say, DiPiano is high on the kids he has in his new fangled wrestling room.

“We have some promise,” DiPiano said. “We have to stay healthy. We have to make sure we make the right decisions in terms of protocol. We also have to have fun and be thankful. We have to be appreciative of the bus rides and camaraderie. If we can get better at the end of six weeks, we’ll see what happens. We just want to get better.”

Arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny. Cremation was private. Margaret was a receptionist for the law firm of Mudge Rose Guthrie and Alexander in New York City. She also enjoyed her membership of St. Stephen’s Seniors. Beloved companion of the late Kenneth Kemble, she is survived by her son

and his wife, Joseph J. and Pat Collins, her sister-in-law Jo Ann Medric; grandchildren Jennifer Fonseca and her husband Enrique, and Jaime Collins; and great-grandson Kayden. She is also survived by her cousin Harriet Riccaridone, along with many nieces, nephews and their families. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Road Home Foundation for Injured Warriors and Families.

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OLIVEIRA Continued from Page 1 I had to draw my service weapon.” Oliveira says he wanted to let the woman, only 19, know help was available -- she didn’t need to do anything harsh to herself or to anyone else at the super store. “There were people not too far from her,” Oliveira says. “My training kicked in. I asked her for her name and she told me. I let her know she wasn’t alone. She was young, so I told her she had her whole life ahead of her. She asked me if my weapon was a taser or a gun. I told her it was a gun and that we don’t carry tasers, yet at least.” Eventually, the woman put the knife down and he and fellow Officer Jose Perez-Fonseca handcuffed the woman who was taken to hospital for psychiatric evaluation. “I was relieved -- we were all relieved,” Oliveira says. Through it all, the adrenaline pumped, but Oliveira remained calm. A situation that could have been dreadful ended peacefully, with no one hurt and just a few burnt clothing items. It is for scenarios like this one and numerous others throughout 2020 that Oliveira was chosen Cop of the Year by the Kearny Police Department’s Valor Committee, led by Det. John Fabula who is joined by former recipients of the same award.

ELECTION Continued from Page 1 rience to improve public safety in our community,” Giangeruso said. The mayor said a driving force behind his team choosing the “Unity” theme is to draw attention to the need for the community to work together to address issues. “Our town is more diverse than ever and we want to make sure that the governing body is listening to all voices and addressing concerns of the young families as well as our senior citizens,” he said. HAGGERTY, a lifelong resident and longtime supervisor with the State of New Jersey, was elected to the commission in 2017 – the first woman elected to the governing body in 24 years. She heads public affairs for the commission and points to the success the town has had in helping people through the pandemic.

(Last year, Officer Jonathan Dowie won the award and we were to profile him in March -- and then COVID-19 hit -- so we promise to profile him, too, in an upcoming edition of The Observer.) Oliveira, a 2013 alumnus of Kearny High School and 2017 graduate of Rowan University, says his older brother, an NJ State Trooper, was the driving force behind his decision to become a cop. “I wanted to follow and do as my older brother did,” he says. Initially, the idea was to become a trooper, too. But, as luck would have it, having taken the Civil Service examination to become a cop in Jersey, Kearny offered him a position to go to the academy around the exact same time the NJ State Police sent him notice they wanted him too. Only thing was, that offer wasn’t guaranteed. The testing process wasn’t finished. Kearny’s offer was certain. After deliberating, “I took the Kearny offer,” Oliveira says. “I’ve never regretted the decision. There are a lot of great people in this department. I made the best choice.” So why have his first few years on the job been so successful? He says a lot of it is mind-driven. “I trust but verify,” he says. But he also says some of his superior officers have deeply shaped the kind of cop he is. He mentioned three in fact -- Capts. Chuck Fergie, Paul Bershefski and Mike Ryan. If

“In these unprecedented times we have managed to use the resources of the community to come to the aid of people in need,” Haggerty said. “The township operates a food bank as a program within the Health Department. Our staff has done a tremendous job helping those who have lost jobs and income due to the pandemic. These efforts would not have been possible without the generous donations from within our community.” MONTILLO, meanwhile, is a fourth-generation resident of Lyndhurst and a licensed electrical contractor. He was first elected eight years ago. His time has been as commissioner of public affairs, public safety and finance. “The commissioners have controlled spending while maintaining a high level of services for our residents,” Montillo said. “In fact, our municipal tax levy in 2020 was nearly $1 million lower

you know anything about the Kearny PD, you know those three captains have had fine police careers. So you’d be hard-pressed to find better mentors. “They’ve all been great in their own ways,” he says. Oliveira also says his parents, Tony and Maria, who still live in Kearny, were also tremendous influences on his career. “My dad was 13 when he came to America from Portugal,” he says. “He didn’t speak a word of English. Now you’d never know English wasn’t his first language. And my mom did so much for us as we grew up. They are the hardest workers I know.” Oliveira knows being a cop in today’s climate is no easy task. But he pulls it all together perfectly, and it gives a lot of insight as to why he’s been so successful in the short time he’s been an officer. “If you do the right thing, work hard and go above and beyond, that’s the most important,” Oliveira says. “Not all of the good things we do gets mentioned. But by following the legal standards and doing it right, I am content.” CHOSEN BY HIS PEERS LAUDED BY THE CHIEF Fabula, meanwhile, is the chairman of the Kearny Police Department’s Valor Committee. In Oliveira’s case, Fabula says, the choice for Cop of the Year was easy and unanimous.

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than it was in 2018 and we did not cut a single service.” Addressing the unity issue, Montillo added another pillar to the campaign theme: “Each of us on the current Board of Commissioners brings a different perspective to the table. We often debate vigorously, but with civility, which is no different from any other business entity or family for that matter. In the end, like family, we standby the decisions rendered collectively as a board despite one’s personal feelings. Our hope is that our example of

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 “Officer Oliveira was selected after receiving the most nominations for valor awards and has been awarded a number of Narcotics Interdiction awards for seizing distributionweight narcotics along with currency seizures which are generally proceeds from narcotic sales,” Fabula says. “Oliveira will also be honored with a Life Saving Award along with other members of his tour for their work in providing lifesaving CPR to a person on Newark Turnpike in February of last year. While reviewing submissions, one supervisor wrote of Officer Oliveira: ‘ … He is a true asset to this department and would be a great candidate for the Police Officer of the Year Award. He has had numerous jobs that he has seized large amounts of CDS, and this is just him being him. When told good job, he just shrugs it off as just him doing what he is supposed to do, but he goes above and beyond and deserves recognition for a job well done.’” George King, the chief of the Kearny PD, says he was pleased with Oliveira’s selection. “Anthony is a great pick for Cop of the Year,” King says. “He is a real asset to the department and the Town of Kearny. “He comes to work and does his job without hesitation or complaint and serves with honor. He is a polite and respectful individual who is most deserving of this honor.”

progress through unity will keep our beloved Lyndhurst on a course of civility and healthy debate. Toxic personal attacks on elected officials as well as our residents destroy the fabric of our Town.” JARVIS was elected to the commission in 2017. He is a lifelong township resident and a licensed plumbing contractor. As a commissioner, he heads the Department of Public Works and has spent time and resources to upgrading the community’s infrastructure and DPW equipment. “We paved many miles of roads over the past few years and we will continue the paving program once spring, arrives,” Jarvis said. “I also want to continue our emphasis on planting trees. A lot of older trees needed to be replaced and we are working aggressively to beautify our town by planting shade trees.” DEMARCO, a non-incumbent, is a U.S. Army veteran, former community college

adjunct professor who taught automotive technology and is currently employed by Mercedes Benz of Manhattan. Raised in Lyndhurst from the time he was 1, DeMarco said one way he hopes to serve the community is to encourage both long-time and new residents to become actively engaged in local government. “I know that I want to be a resource for people who have concerns or ideas for improving the town but who may not be familiar with the process to get their issues heard or who to reach out to,” DeMarco said. Among the improvements he wants to make is to work with NJ Transit to upgrade bus stops in town, many of which do not have adequate shelter. “It’s not a pleasant experience as a commuter to be standing outside in the cold and snow as you wait for a bus,” DeMarco, a daily commuter himself to midtown Manhattan, said.

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119

HWY

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EQUINOX LT

149

Stk#21-1037, VIN#MS101721. MSRP $28,695. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $149 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $750 Conquest if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $5,811. Residual $16,930. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

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Stk#21-192, VIN#MB080798. MSRP $26,645. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $2,995 down + $149 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $2,500 Buick Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr.$.25thereafter.Totalpayments$5,811.Residual$14,954.74.Price(s)include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

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1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

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Stk#21-126, VIN#MJ122360. MSRP $41,960. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $2,995 down + $249 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $4,750 Buick Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $9,711. Residual $25,777. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

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Stk#21-216, VIN#MD041463. MSRP $35,240. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $269 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1,000 Conquest if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $10,491. Residual $20,439. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

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Stk#17847, VIN#J6161596, 2.4L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 46,035mi.

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15,895

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18,488

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22,995

24,995

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35,995

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