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In Kearny & Lyndhurst, two hotly contested elections — one a primary, the other a regular vote — may very well lead to unprecedented ...

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or the first time in more than a decade, there will be a contested Democratic primary election in the Town of Kearny for the mayoralty and four council nominations. On Monday morning, April 5, Mayor Alberto G. Santos submitted nominating petitions to run for re-election to continue serving as

Bergen County Judge has ordered five candidates, originally deemed ineligible by the township’s clerk, back on the May 11 ballot for seats on the Lyndhurst Board of Commissioners. The judge, Robert Wilson, says longtime administration critic and the operator of a website that has taken the administration to

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Lyndhurst PD: Kearny man collared on jewelry-store burglary Suspect already in trouble with KPD after they charge him with restraining-order violations

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man who appeared in last week’s Kearny police blotter is in even more trouble after police collared him as a suspect in a burglary

to a jewelry store on Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, Det. Lt. Vincent Auteri, the LPD’s public-information officer announced. And it was a parking ticket and some saliva that led to his arrest. On March 18, 2021, at approximately 6:20 a.m., Lyndhurst Po-

lice Officers Brian Kapp and Tom Seickendick responded to Chandel Jewelers, Ridge Road, to investigate a report of an activated burglar alarm. Upon their arrival, they found a door at the rear of the building had been forced open. Upon making entry into the business, they discovered a glass

display case had been smashed and jewelry appeared to be missing. Shortly thereafter, Det. William Kapp responded to the scene and learned 12 to 15 alloy and cubic zirconia rings were missing, worth an See BURGLARY, Page 15

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LPD trained to better serve the autistic community

Lyndhurst police officers recently attended POAC Autism Shield Training sessions, Det. Lt. Vincent Auteri, the public-information officer of the Lyndhurst Police Department, told The Observer. The Lyndhurst PD was the first public-safety agency in Bergen County to host the training, Auteri said. Chief Richard L. Jarvis Jr. and Mayor and police Commissioner Robert B. Giangeruso both supported the initiative. “We are always looking for ways to understand and serve the residents of our township better, especially those amongst our most vulnerable population,” the department said in a social-media post. “The training with POAC Autism Services and their Director Gary Weitzen addressed areas of response, identification and available resources for people with autism.” Individuals with developmental disabilities are seven times more likely to come in contact with law enforcement than the general population, the LPD says. And, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New Jersey has the highest rate of autism in the nation. This significantly increases the likelihood of police encountering the autistic community in their day-to-day operations. Additionally, a special needs registry form, located at www.

lyndhurstnjpolice.gov, has been prepared to the help the department better deal with situations that arise with them and anyone with special needs. Jarvis, meanwhile, recently offered a letter to residents encouraging them to register family members with special-needs. “With the goal of better serving our residents, while responding to calls involving individuals with special needs, the Lyndhurst Police Department has established a voluntary Special Needs Information Database. Our officers are trained to recognize how certain circumstances may be distressing to an individual with special needs,” Jarvis wrote. “By knowing who in our community requires a special response and having that information readily available in our computer aided dispatch system (C.A.D.), our officers will respond appropriately with the individual’s needs in mind.” Completed form may be mailed to the LPD, 367 Valley Brook Ave., Lyndhurst, N.J. 07071, Attn: Special Operations Division or they may be sent by email the with photographs to specialoperations@lyndhurstnjpolice.gov. If the form is sent by snail mail, the department asks you include your email address on the form so it may contact you in the future for updated information and a photograph. — CANESSA

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American legion honors Vietnam vets

Belleville American Legion Post 105 hosted a ceremony last week to mark National Vietnam Veterans Day and the Belleville Historical Society made a presentation of flags that have flown over Fort McHenry in Baltimore to the local veterans organizations in Belleville. “The Vietnam War is a story of service members of different backgrounds, colors and creeds who came together to complete a daunting mission,” the proclamation by President Barack H. Obama in 2012 establishing National Vietnam Veterans Day states. “In one of the war’s most profound tragedies, many of these men and women came home to be shunned or neglected — to face treatment unbefitting their courage and a welcome unworthy of their example. We must never let this happen again.” In the war, which officially lasted from Nov. 1, 1955 through April 30, 1975, over 2.7 million Americans were deployed to Southeast Asia. The conflict resulted in 58,318 killed- or missing-in-action Americans. “But today isn’t about statistics” Second Vice-Commander Scott

Michael Perrone, president of the Belleville Historical Society, addresses the American Legion to mark National Vietnam Veterans Day. Higgins, who gave a keynote speech, said. “It’s about giving those men and women what they deserved.” Honoring those who made it back, American Legion 105 hosted a short commemoration at the post’s hall. With over 30 veterans and friends of Post 105 at the event, Commander Joe Cobianchi called the remembrance to order with a salute to the flag, followed by Higgins’s speech recapping what

those who went to Vietnam went through overseas, and what they experienced when they came home. “They weren’t greeted by people waving flags, parades, handshakes, hugs, and kisses” Higgins said. “And now, these brave soldiers, who went to war for their country…we wish to honor you and thank you.” Belleville Historical Society President Michael Perrone took the

podium following Higgins’s tribute, telling stories of four flags he brought to the remembrance with him. The society brought these flags to Fort McHenry, which is now a national park at the mouth of the entrance to Baltimore Harbor, and was the scene of a battle etched in American history Sept. 13-14, 1814. It was then, during the attempted siege of Baltimore in the War of 1812 by the British, Fort Commander Major George Amistead raised a gigantic American Flag over the fort, moving Francis Scott Key to write “The Star Spangled Banner.” “We feel honored to be able to go down to the Fort, have our flags flown and pay our respects to Major Armestad,” Perrone said. The society also presented a flag to each of the veterans organizations present, in honor of all Vietnam veterans. A special 15-star flag was also presented to historian and author Anthony Buccino, who has written about Belleville’s sons who served in Vietnam. — CANESSA

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Continued from Page 1 mayor and on his ticket are all incumbents – First Ward Councilwoman Marytrine DeCastro, Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka, Third Ward Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle and Fourth Ward Councilman Gerald Ficeto. The Santos team says it has an impeccable track record of promoting good and honest local government, and is committed to continuing the progress the community has seen with their leadership and in making Kearny among the best places to live in New Jersey. “Kearny is the home of an incredibly diverse community and it has been the honor and privilege of a lifetime to serve this town,” Santos, the mayor since Jan. 1, 2000, said. “In the past four years alone, we’ve witnessed our small but mighty community rally together to fight against injustices to help our neighbors in

The Observer | www.theobserver.com tration’s commitment to thoughtful financial planning has resulted in municipal taxes remaining stable. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Santos says he has worked to keep Kearny residents safe and healthy. Most recently, he lobbied county and state officials to open a municipal vaccination site at Kearny High School. His advocacy has led to an increased allocation of doses each week to serve the residents of Kearny directly in their own community.

their time of need (in the fight to close the Keegan Landfill and during the COVID-19 pandemic.) Kearny is now experiencing its own rebirth and along with my running mates, we look forward to continue serving our community with honesty, integrity and compassion.” Santos is seeking his eighth term as mayor. He currently serves as the clerk to the Hudson County Board of Commissioners (formerly Chosen Freeholders.) During his most recent term, Santos led a grassroots movement to permanently close the Keegan Landfill that was releasing unsafe toxins – Hydrogen Sulfide – into the air. He saw to completion renovations at the Gunnell Oval Municipal, which includes modern turf playing surfaces, a new stormwater-management system to reduce flooding, two field houses, a playground, volleyball court, outdoor fitness area, tennis courts, basketball courts and a skatepark. His says his adminis-

THE SANTOS COUNCIL CANDIDATES FIRST WARD DeCastro is a lifelong resident of Kearny, a registered nurse and product of the Kearny School District. She is the mom of two sons, Jordan and Chad, and volunteers with multiple organizations including the Kearny Recreation Department, Harrison Lions International and the Passaic River Cleanup. She is a member of the Portuguese Cultural Association.

The Santos ticket SECOND WARD Konopka has been a resident of Kearny for 25 years and has lived in the Second Ward since 1998. He is the husband of Nelia and father to Jacob, Joshua and Richard Jr. He currently works for the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission. Outside serving on the council, he enjoys spending time with family and volunteering with Kearny Recreation programs.

THIRD WARD Doyle currently serves as the Council President and has lived in Kearny for 50+ years. She is actively involved in almost every local organization, including the Kearny Domestic Violence Task Force, Project Graduation, the Women’s Club of Arlington, American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 99 See RACE, Page 8

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Thoughts & Views

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ne year ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic was growing completely out of control, there was one given we absolutely certain of — the pages of The Observer would be filled with the names of many people who were dying. One week, we had 25 obituaries. Twenty-five obituaries. Twenty-five human beings who most likely be alive had the pandemic not hit. For many weeks, there weren’t as many — but they flowed in in a way we’d never before seen and haven’t seen since. The heartbreak was immense. The fear was great. The loss was just unbearable. And behind each of those deaths, there were funeral directors, from Mark Wiggins to Steven Thiele to Barbara Condon to Frank Mulligan III to Monique Texiera to so many others. Their work was never so much in the “invisible spotlight.” They had to tell families they couldn’t have wakes. They had to tell families they couldn’t get access to cemeteries. They had to tell loved ones who were already in the worst situation of their lives they’d have to grieve differently — without a proper way to say goodbye. We know this was not an easy task. But as they’ve done so often, they’ve handled their obligations with incredible professionalism and incredible empathy and compassion. One year later, as life slowly returns to some sense of normalcy, we take this time to tip our caps to all the women and men who direct funerals. In the last year, while their work was paramount, they’ve done it all in the background. So here’s to them all, for work that must be recognized for what it truly is in a world marred by a pandemic — and that is, heroic.

To the Editor: I honestly never heard of the Oath Keepers until some of them forced their way into the Capitol Jan. 6. From the reporting I have read about them since, I pictured them as some sort of organization where a blood oath is taken to become a member, and its members participate in secret war games, armed to the teeth, in preparation to one day take over the government by force. This reporting led me to believe that Black Lives Matter and ANTIFA and the

LETTER TO THE EDITOR destruction they committed over the summer were only the JV when compared to the Oath Keepers. Then I saw a picture in a newspaper of some of the Oath Keepers gathered around one of their banners. They were all overweight and I would guess from their looks every one of them is receiving a Social Security check. The picture was accompanied by an article

which gave the ages of the six keepers, three of whom are women charged with plotting to invade the Capitol and who are being kept under lock and key. After reading this article, perhaps the troops who are protecting the Capitol will need some reinforcements. I would think the most likely time for an attack would come after these Oath Keepers have finished their senior breakfasts at the IHop. Armand Rose North Arlington

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Continued from Page 5 and the Kearny Optimist Club. She was married to the late Norman A. Doyle Jr. and is the mother of Megan and Norman III and grandmother of Ryan and Kelsey. FOURTH WARD Ficeto is a lifelong resident of Kearny, retired music teacher and is currently the Director of

Bands and Small Ensembles at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken. He is a founding member of the West Hudson Arts & Theater Co., where he continues to serve as president, a volunteer softball and basketball coach and director of the Pioneer Boys of America Drum and Bugle Corp. The Santos ticket has not yet released a platform of goals for a new term. Santos’s team, meanwhile, will face a challenge from five newcomers, headed by local

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realtor Sydney J. Ferreira, who will challenge Santos for mayor. His ticket includes candidates Kristin Jean McBrinn in the first Ward, Lexi Campos in the Second Ward, Kristen Grimaldi in the Third Ward and Steph Galarza in the Fourth Ward. Since Ferreira’s petitions were accepted and he became an official candidate for mayor, he has taken to social media to what he says is “bring light to several town issues,” including snow removal, parking, safety, potholes and Payments in Lieu The Ferreira ticket

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Sports & Recreation

Nutley Oval now the home of high school wrestling Different season enables Maroon Raiders, rival Bengals to grapple outdoors

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Bloomfield’s 100-win wrestler Zachary Andruchowitz (left) battled Nutley’s Anthony Haines in the 182-pound match, won by Anchuchowitz by a 3-0 decision. Bloomfield won the match, 55-18, in a unique outdoor wrestling match held at the Nutley Oval last Saturday.

school wrestling being held outdoors. Ever because of COVID-19 regulation and ever since NUTLEY – There was a crisp the NJSIAA moved the high early spring chill in the air at school wrestling and girls’ volthe Nutley Oval Saturday afleyball seasons to this unique ternoon. The sun was brightly hybrid of a six-week campaign shining over the newly refurbetween winter and spring bished Oval, complete with an artificial FieldTurf surface. sports, the powers-that-be at The temperature was hovering Nutley High School thought right about 50 degrees. It was that it might be a nice novelty to hold at least one wrestling perfect weather for a football match outdoors. game, especially at the Oval. It could never happen any But wait! There wasn’t a other way. Let’s face it. You’re football game being played. not about to hold a match outThe wrestling mats were doors in January or February, down. when the temperatures never Yes, indeed, this was high By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com

get above freezing. But in this new fangled creation of in-between seasons? It certainly could take place. “Once the state moved it to begin in March, I sat down with (Nutley athletic director) Joe (Piro) and asked if we could wrestle outside,” said Nutley head wrestling coach Mike DiPiano. “I wondered whether we could pull this off, to go outside and have fans.” Piro figured it would make sense to have the outdoor dual meet against local rival Bloomfield High School, where his good friend Steve Jenkins is the athletic director.

So the Nutley athletic staff rolled out the red carpets and the maroon mats last Saturday to host a totally unique situation, an outdoor high school wrestling match. Of course, there were all the same safety protocols that are necessary for any sporting event these days. The wrestlers were indeed all tested for COVID-19 and even though it was Senior Day for the Maroon Raider graduating class, only four spectators were allowed per wrestler. However, there were hundreds of interested wrestling fans lined along Franklin Av-

enue on the Oval side, peering through and above the fence to catch a glimpse. Needless to say, the outdoor match between rivals brought out a different sense of excitement. “It was just a cool experience,” said DiPiano. “These kids are going to be able to say that they were the only ones to wrestle at the Oval. We will be back to a regular season next year, but for now, we thought it would be a way to give them something different with a different setting. It’s almost picturesque.” See NUTLEY, Page 10

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Continued from Page 9 DiPiano said that the Nutley Oval has been used as a setting for television shows such as Law and Order in the past and The Equalizer with New Jersey native Queen Latifah as its star. “It’s a great place to hold events, so why not wrestling?” DiPiano said. The wrestlers agreed. “It’s awesome,” said senior heavyweight Billy Searle, who spent many an afternoon playing football on the Oval, but never wrestling. “It’s the best thing to be wrestling for the fans, who support us all

the time. It’s great to be facing such a good rival like Bloomfield. I never thought I’d get the chance to be part of this. To be wrestling outdoors in the beginning of April; is just so awesome. It’s such a different atmosphere. It feels great.” Searle said that he never lets the cold weather bother him, so the chill didn’t matter. “As long as I’m a zone, it doesn’t really bother me,” said Searle, who didn’t get to wrestle because his opponent forfeited. “I would have loved to get a chance to be out there on the mat for my last home match ever. It’s where I always came to battle.” Fellow senior Mike LaTorre, the team’s 195-pounder, was also grateful to have a season.

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Belleville establishes first Internet exchange safety zone For those golf clubs you want to buy on online or that sporty coupe you found in the classifieds, the township of Belleville has established a safe public spot for you to complete purchases. The area in front of Town Hall has been designated as an Internet Exchange Safety Zone intended for residents to use to safely complete

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Obituaries In 1989, Manola retired to care for her newborn granddaughter, and helped to raise Manuela Camiño Riadiboth her and her grandson, gos of Kearny, beloved wife, who was born in 1992. She mother and grandmother, died passed the gift of the Spanish March 30, 2021. language on to her grandShe was 87. children, and spent countless Manola, as she was called by hours teaching them, caring those closest to her, was born for them, and most imporSept. 12, 1933, in A Coruña, tantly, sharing her memories Spain. with them. Manola constantly A proud Galician, Manola reminded those she loved was the daughter of a fishermost to enjoy every moment of man and a homemaker. She life - “¡Disfruta!” – she would was one of four siblings, who say. It means just that, to enjoy. she loved immensely and reManola is survived by her membered all throughout her beloved husband, Jose Riadilife. Manola had a pure zest gos, daughter and son-in-law for life and lived a wonderful Maria and Mark Sheptock, and happy childhood with her granddaughter and grandsonfamily. She loved to dance, sing in-law Suzanne and Matt and perform, and passed this Gregory and grandson Mark love on to her granddaughter. Sheptock and fiancé Amy In 1959, she married her Quach. husband of 61 years and the Visitation was at the Armitlove of her life, Jose Riadigos. age & Wiggins Funeral Home In 1961, after the birth of their in Kearny. A memorial service daughter Maria José, they and burial will take place April took a leap of faith and left 9 at Good Shepherd Cemetery their home and loved ones in in Huntington Beach, CaliforSpain to move to Neuchâtel, nia, so that Manola can always Switzerland, where they lived be close to her beloved family. a joyful six years with dear Manola was a cancer survifriends, raising their daughter vor and loved children – so in while nestled in the beauty of lieu of flowers, please consider the Swiss countryside. a donation to St. Jude ChilIn 1967, they fulfilled their dren’s Research Hospital in dream of moving to the United her memory. States of America and joined Most importantly, rememManola’s sister, Carmen, ber to enjoy life. “¡Disfruta!” brother-in-law, Jaime, and niece, Carmen, in Newark. For MARC AUGUSTINE 22 years, Manola worked as a PREZIOSO seamstress and enjoyed countMarc Augustine Prezioso, of less happy and joyful times Columbia, Pennsylvania, died with friends who turned into April 7, 2020. family in Newark and later He was 28. Kearny. Born in Belleville, Marc A lover of the Christmas lived in Kearny until moving season, she hosted countless to Pennsylvania five years ago. holiday gatherings and parties A Memorial Mass will be in her home over the years for celebrated April 10, 2021 at friends and family. Manola St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. found joy in what many conBurial will follow in Holy sider to be simple things – a Cross Cemetery in North casual visit to Macy’s with her Arlington. daughter and granddaughter Marc leaves behind his most was one of her favorite ways to cherished gift, his beloved son, spend a Saturday. She lived in Oliver Ray Prezioso, age 3, the moment and learned how who was the brightest light in to enjoy daily experiences othhis life. ers take for granted. It is hard Marc is also survived by to enjoy every moment of life his father, John Prezioso; his in such a fast-paced world, but mother, Diane Rio; his brothsomehow, Manola effortlessly er, Ryan Smith (Surrayla); found joy in life’s simplicity. his grandmother, Lorraine

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Manfredonia; his grandfather, Raymond Rio (the late Barbara Rio); Oliver’s mother, Laura Mesher; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Marc was proud of the work he did at Blueprints for Addiction Recovery, helping others on their path to sobriety. He enjoyed skateboarding, video games and had a smile that could light up a room. He loved his family and friends, and we will miss him dearly and keep him in our hearts forever.

ANNA CATHERINE FITZPATRICK

Anna Catherine Fitzpatrick (nee Walsh), 80, of Fairfield, formerly of Kearny, died Monday, March 29, 2021. She emigrated from Sligo, Ireland, in 1958 to come to the United States. The beloved wife of the late John J. Fitzpatrick, she was the loving mother of Mary Ellen and her husband Roger Ludwig, Sean and his wife Maryann Fitzpatrick, Patricia and her husband Edward Kennedy and the late Baby John Fitzpatrick. The cherished grandmother of Sean S., Conor, Suzanna, Aidan, Katelyn, Colin, Logan, Ryan and the late Dylan, she was the dear sister of John Walsh, Maura Walsh, Agnes Smith, Margaret Shier and Pakie Joe Walsh. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was a trustee for the Frank McGovern Association and the Woman of Irish Heritage. She was a member of the Cryan Association. Anna was on the Newark Parade Committee and was the Deputy Grand Marshall in 1997 and the 2001 Deputy of the Nutley St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Her funeral takes place Thursday, April 8, at 9 a.m., from the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 7 Two Bridges Road, Fairfield. A funeral Mass will be celebrated

Thursday, April 8, at 10 a.m., at St. Thomas More Church. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Friends will be received Wednesday, April 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to the Valerie Fund, 210 Millburn Avenue, No. 3719, Maplewood N.J. 07040. Leave condolences at www.stellatofuneralhomes.com.

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Charles F. Pruden of Rio Grande died March 29, 2021.

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7, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Continued from Page 13 Sheila worked for Prudential Bindery in New Provibehind his two granddaughdence, retiring in 1982. ters Gabriella and Alina along She was predeceased by her with his cousin and best friend husband John. Richard Zulla , numerous sibSheila is survived by her lings and nieces and nephews. seven children John (Donna) of Martinsville, Frederick SHEILA MCGARRIL GRAY (Joan) of Herndon, Va., Judith Sheila McGarril Gray of Dignazio (Tom) of Whiting, Kearny died peacefully at Patricia Rusek (Mickey) of home March 30, 2021. Kearny, Michael (Diane) of Relatives and friends are Kearny, Sheila Dlugosh (Carl) invited to attend a visitation of Kearny and Kevin (Lisa) of for Sheila at the Armitage & Haddon Heights. She was the Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 dear grandmother of 24 and Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on adoring great-grandmother Tuesday, April 6 from 3-7 p.m. of 24. She was predeceased A funeral Mass will be celby two grandchildren Jefebrated at St. Cecilia’s Church frey Rusek and State Trooper in Kearny on Wednesday. April Lindsay Gray, and one great-

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RICHARD R LUBERTOWICZ

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and was lifelong resident of Kearny. Richard was a carpenter for many years. He served as proud member of the United States Navy from 1971-1977 as a seaman on the Little Rock through Italy and Spain and was honorably discharged. Beloved husband of 28 years of Antonia Motoe (nee Morita) Lubertowicz, he was the devoted and loving father of Melanie Lubertowicz; dear brother of Barbara Hanson of Placida, Florida, and the late John and Joseph Lubertowicz. Cremation was private

ELIZABETH ANN MUNOZ

Elizabeth (Bambi) Ann Munoz (nee Hansen) formerly of Jersey City died suddenly on

March 20, 2021. She was 59. Elizabeth worked at RWJ Medical Center, New Brunswick, for several years. She is survived by her two children, Megan Demnicki and Rocky Murray; her mother Elizabeth Davin-Miele and her husband John Miele; three sisters Maureen Malinowski, Kathleen Severino and Dana Hansen; three brothers Bryan Hansen and Thomas and Aaron Kalisak; two grandchildren Aiden and Jaye Demnicki and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, April 15, at 10 a.m. at St. Stephens Church, Kearny. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

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issued. When a license plate inquiry was made into the true vehicle registration, it revealed the registered owner to be Anthony Wiedemann (photo) of Kearny. Wiedemann matched the description of the party in the surveillance video and the party Officer Kapp observed walking along Ridge Road. Det. William Kapp was able to review video evidence from the surrounding area as well and was able to track Wiedemann’s activity during the overnight hours. Det. Kapp learned that after Wiedemann parked his vehicle, he began to walk the surrounding area apparently scouting the location before eventually forcing his way into the jewelry store. After attempting to locate Wie-

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White reportedly disqualified 49 total signatures, thus leaving the ticket under the 154-signature minimum. Township Attorney Carmine Alampi, White’s decision to remove representing White, told the ticket from the ballot was the judge in the March an act of “voter suppression.” 31 hearing the rest of the In his decision to return disqualifying signatures were the ticket to the ballot, based on White’s “opinion” Wilson said he believed of the signatures not being the choice White made to valid. He also told the judge remove the Sivella team from White never contacted the the ballot was based on her disqualified petition signers “subjective net opinion” to determine whether they that signatures were invalid had, in fact, signed the and he did not seem pleased petitions and were thus valid White didn’t contact any – or whether the signatures of the ballot signers she were “forgeries” and should believed were invalid to not be counted. verify whether they were, CJ Griffin, an attorney indeed, “forgeries.” for the Clean Sweep ticket, Michelle advertising@theobserver.com Sivella, after the201-991-1600 judge said during the hearing that returned his ticket to the Newspaper:

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ballot on March 31, claimed the attempt to remove him and his running mates from the ballot was “politics and practices that need to be removed from the Lyndhurst government May 11.” On Facebook, Sivella says he spent $50,000+ in legal fees to challenge White’s decision, which he says was “total incompetence” and that White employed “questionable petitioncertification procedures.” The Clean Sweep ticket are challenging the Lyndhurst Unity Ticket led by Mayor and Commissioner Client: Robert

B. Giangeruso, incumbent Commissioners Richard L. Jarvis Sr., Karen Haggerty and John Montillo and newcomer Lou DeMarco, who seeks the seat currently occupied by retiring Commissioner Thomas DeMaggio. The Lyndhurst Unity Team, meanwhile, offered a written statement to The Observer following the decision. “The Lyndhurst Unity team looks forward to putting our collective record of accomplishment, volunteerism and dedication to the community before the voters and letting them decide on May 11 who is better able to manage Lyndhurst,” the statement read.

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Full time medical receptionist, front office help wanted in a busy medical practice in Nutley, NJ. Must be able to multitask while maintaining a polite and professional attitude. Duties include, but not limited to, checking patients in and out of the office, collecting co-pays, entering patient data, electronic medical record, scheduling patient appointments, answering phones and verifying insurance coverage. Must be a team player and work well with others. Spanish a must. Please respond with Resume to: ent@entnewjersey.com 46W03

WAREHOUSE WORKERS DRIVER & HELPERS Bi Lingual preferred We offer: Health Insurance Paid Vacation & Sick Days Full Time positions available Apply in person at: Family Food Distributors Inc Located at: 969 NEWARK TURNPIKE UNIT D KEARNY NJ 07032 Or Call 201-997-7689 EXT: 1104 46W03

Local Well Established Land Surveying Firm has an opening for instrument person & field reconnaissance. Will Train. Contact Vinnie 201-637-5322 Email: VLEVEL42@GMAIL.COM 46W04

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DRIVER needed for Newark based wholesale seafood company No CDL required. Must have current NJ Driver license Please Call 973-623-8989 47W03

Pizza delivery drivers wanted for Harrison & Kearny Area, FT & PT Avl. Call (973) 380-9007 46W03

Transcriptionist work from home and learn digital court transcription. Income to $25/hr. Paid 3 month training program. Work 5 hrs./day and 25 hrs./week, during business hours. Some overnight and weekend assignments. Must have a digital foot pedal, be a quickstudy, have digital audio (unzipping) experience, and have great grammar and proof-reading skills. No exceptions. Send resume to wtrscramp@aol.com

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Technical Assistant to the Construction Code Official Part Time. Under the Direction of the Construction Official provides technical assistance in the issuance of construction permits to ensure compliance with the provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code. Successful applicant should possess a current New Jersey Technical Assistant Certification and 2 years of experience in work involving construction, code enforcement, and inspection activities in a municipality or other government organization. 24.5 hours per week. Hourly rate dependent upon qualifications. Position is provisional and subject to Civil Service exam. The following residency preference will apply: 1. Kearny and Newark residents 2. Hudson and Essex County residents 3. State of New Jersey Application available on line at www.kearnynj.org Application deadline May 1, 2021 The Town of Kearny reserves the right to hire any candidate before the Application Deadline

Technical Assistant to the Construction Code Official Full Time. Under the Direction of the Construction Official provides technical assistance in the issuance of construction permits to ensure compliance with the provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code. Successful applicant should possess a current New Jersey Technical Assistant Certification and 2 years of experience in work involving construction, code enforcement, and inspection activities in a municipality or other government organization. 35 hours per week. Salary dependent upon qualifications. Position is provisional and subject to Civil Service exam. The following residency preference will apply: 1. Kearny and Newark residents 2. Hudson and Essex County residents 3. State of New Jersey Application available on line at www.kearnynj.org Application deadline May 1, 2021 The Town of Kearny reserves the right to hire any candidate before the Application Deadline 47W03

Building Inspector /Code Enforcement Officer Part Time. Under direction of Construction Official and Building Subcode Official, inspects new and existing buildings and structures to ensure compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code and enforces same. Building Inspector /Code Enforcement Performs varied types of field and office work Officer Full Time. Under direction of Construction Official and Building involved in seeing that residents, businesses and property owners comply with various municipal Subcode Official, inspects new and existing ordinances. Additional municipal code related buildings and structures to ensure enforcement duties include, but are not limited compliance with the State to property maintenance, zoning, and resale Uniform Construction Code and enforces same. Perinspections. RCS license required, ICS/HHS forms varied types of field and office work involved in a plus. Valid NJ driver’s license required. seeing that residents, businesses and property owners 24.5 hours per week. Hourly rate comply with various municipal ordinances. Additional dependent upon qualifications. municipal code related enforcement duties include, Position is provisional and subject to but are not limited to property maintenance, zoning, Civil Service exam. and resale inspections. RCS license required, The following residency preference will apply ICS/HHS a plus. 1. Kearny and Newark residents Valid NJ driver’s license required. 35 hours per week. 2 Hudson and Essex County residents Salary is dependent upon qualifications. 3. State of New Jersey Position is provisional and subject to Application available on line at www.kearnynj. Civil Service exam. org Application deadline May 1, 2021 The following residency preference will apply: The Town of Kearny reserves the right to hire 1. Kearny and Newark residents any candidate before the Application Deadline 2.Hudson and Essex County resident 3. State of New Jersey Application available on line at www.kearnynj.org Application deadline May 1, 2021 The Town of Kearny reserves the right to hire any candidate before the Application Deadline 47W03

Records Management Analyst Full Time Under direction of Municipal Clerk, examines and evaluates the records maintenance systems utilized, and develops new or improved methods for efficient handling, protecting, and disposing ofrecords and information; does related work as required. Position is provisional and subject to Civil Service exam NJ CSC job description here https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/05429.htm 35 hours per week Annual Salary $41,456-$64,150 Application and residency requirements available here: https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/ Application Deadline May 1, 2021 47W03

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WAREHOUSE IN KEARNY NJ Packers, Sorters, Cutters $12/hr to start. Overtime On Saturdays if wanted. Call (201)998-8700

For sale in Kearny kitchen cabinet shop. Newly equiped with automatic equipment. 1 year old automatic equipment. In business for 40 years. Call Joe Pannullo (201)997-1500

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Press Brake Operator L&R is seeking an individual with a minimum of 3 years machine shop experience in making parts on a press brake. Requirements: Set up and adjust brake Read & interpret blueprints Understand bend allowances & flat pattern layout Monitor & verify quality of parts Maintain productivity requirements. CNC experience & capability to create and modify tools is a plus. Monday-Friday 8:00 - 4:30 L&R Manufacturing 577 Elm Street, Kearny Phone (201) 991-5330 x 212 Fax 201-622-1805 Email: info@LRultrasonics.co Applications available. $15.00-$16.00/hour 48W03

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FISH CUTTER needed in Newark based wholesale seafood warehouse 60K Please call 973-623-8989

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Growing real estate management company, looking for an Administrative Assistant to assist staff with all aspects of everyday office operations. Responsibilities include: Addressing and resolving residents’ questions, concerns and complaints Maintain computer and manual filing systems Correspondence with residents and vendors Reply to email, telephone or face to face enquiries Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc. A minimum of 3-5 years experience, real estate preferred Call 973-491-9494 Fax 973-491-2662 E-mail info@mmdevelopmentllc.com 48W03

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Part time driver needed for Bread Route. Experience a plus Excellent Pay. Early morning hours. Job description: Pick up at New Jersey bakery and deliver to grocery stores in Midtown Manhattan. Call 561-284-2430 or

L& R Manufacturing at 57 John Hay Avenue in dianarose2308@gmail.com Call between Kearny is looking for an individual to help in our 10am and 5pm facilities. Light assembly work, some maintenance 48W03 and assisting wherever is needed. We offer 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year, company contributed 401K plan, company paid life insurance plan, healthcare and a great working enExperienced vironment. MUST speak English. $13/hour to start. Hair stylist and Please fill out application at 577 Elm Street, Kearny assistant needed. Lyndhurst. or call Irene Barutis at 201-991-5330 x212 (201)207-8848. for more information. 48W03

Busy body shop in Newark, looking for a Part Time/Afternoons Maintenance Clean Up Man with Articulate Driver’s license to maintain shop and grounds clean and Transport vehicles to our customers locally when needed. Call 973-344-5403 or apply at 333 South St., Ironbound Newark

Looking for a secretary for construction company. With both experience as well as being bilingual. Preferably to be able to speak both English and Spanish/Portuguese. Have at least 1 year of experience or more. Job duties will be taking calls, setting up appointments with customers, and book keeping. Must be proficient with Microsoft Word. Email: Jagpaving@ verizon.net Office Phone: 201-991-4165

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PET CARE BY BARBARA Dental Receptionist No Need to Worry office in Harrison. Dog walking Computer experience and excellent social skills. Cat sitting Bilingual a must. email Drop in Visits your resume to gooddentist@hotmail.com - Other small pets. 48W03 I will care for your Pet APPLIANCES & as if they ELECTRONICS were my own. REPAIR OVER 20 YEARS SERVING NJ RESIDENTS Call for Full time IN 6 COUNTIES. FALAMOS consultation Light Factory work PORTUGUES. References on request Apply in person HABLAMOS ESPANOL. Gild-N-son Mfg. & Sales (954) 856-5812 FREE ESTIMATE 328 Belleville Tpke, AT SANTRONICS.NET 45W04 Kearny ,NJ 47W03

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BELLEVILLE 1 Bedroom Laundry facility on premises. 1 Parking Space Hardwood floors. $1275 + Utilities. See Super Apartment #2, 61 Newcombe St. Belleville. Call Joe (862)202-9210

HARRISON Sussex St. 2 BR w/large closets, Large LR, DR w/extra closet space, Kitchen, Bath. Close to PATH. No pets/Smoking. Avl. Now. (201) 719-0714

KEARNY Modern 3 room apartment in great location. Off street parking. $1450 + 1 months security. Supply own utilities. Single or couple preferred. No Pets/Smoking. Available April 15th Call between 10am & 7pm (201)997-2341

KEARNY 2nd floor. 2 BR, LR, Huge EIK, Heat/ CA. $1500 + 1.5 months security. Utilities separate. Close to Bus. No Pets. Available April 15th (201)983-1262 48W03

KEARNY 2nd floor. 2 family house. 2 BR. Big LR & Large Kitchen. $1550 + 1.5 months security. Utilities separate. Couple preferred. No Pets/Smoking. Available May 1st or 15th (201)955-2463 48W03

N.ARLINGTON 1st Fl. 1 BR, LR, DR, EIK With yard. Quiet neighborhood. Near Transportation. $1300 + Plus utilities. 1 1/2 months security. No smoking. One year lease. Credit check. Available Now (973)838-1662

KEARNY internet plus utilities includes, available Apr 1st. Please call 201948-7249 after 5:00 pm.

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BLOOMFIELD BLOOMFIELD First floor 3 bedrooms, Newly Renovated. Brand new appliances. W/D hook-up 2 parking spaces. Close to shopping and Trans. Heat Included. Available Now (973)715-2906 46W03

HARRISON

KEARNY Large 1,200 sf-2 bedroom apt in mint condition. Beautiful Hardwood flooring, Eat in Kitchen, large living room and bath. 1 Block from Shopping Center/ Foodtown/CVS and public transportation. $1650/ month. 1.5 months security. Utilities are separate. Landlord pays Cold Water. No pets. No smoking. Contact: Diogo 201-6933480. 46W03

KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite. HT/ HW included. 2 BR start at $1,450 1 BR start at $1,295 Jr. BR start at $ 1,995 (201) 289-7096

HARRISON Sussex St. 40W12 2nd fl. 2 BR, Large Living room. Walk to PATH & NJIT. $1,700 + 1.5 months security. Utilities Sepa- KEARNY Manor Section. rate, Parking $50.00 Avl. Newly renovated. 1 BR. April 1st (973) 687-7500. LR. EIK. C/A. washer& dryer. Access to deck. $1600 46W03 + 1 Month security. Utilities separate. No Pets/ Smoking. Available now. (201)892-8352 46W03 HARRISON Studio apt. walking distance to PATH. $950 +1.5 months secuKEARNY 1 BR APT. rity. No Pets/Smoking. $1,250/ Available April 1st. call HT/HW included. month. (732) 381-2443 46W03 See Super, 654 Elm St, Kearny. Call Sofia after 3pm (201)998-3516 for appointment. HARRISON Clear/bright/ spacious. 3 BR. 3 Bath, Modern EIK, New C/A. new appliances including washer and dryer. One Parking Space. No Pets/ Smoking. Available now. Call (917)306-8181 47W03

HARRSION 1st floor. Newly renovated. Provide fridge, washer & Dryer. 2 BR, 1 Bath. LR. EIK. CA/Heat. $1750 + 1.5 months security. Utilities separate. Available Now (973)985-0764 47W03

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KEARNY 1 & 2 BR APT. HT/HW included. $1,250to $1595 + 1.5 Months security. See Super, 6 Woodland Ave.Kearny Apt. 1 (201)892-8035 for appointment.

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KEARNY 2nd floor 2 BR. LR. EIK. $2000 + 1 Months security. Heat included. Laundry room in basement. No Pets/Smoking. Available Now (201)7903032 47W03

KEARNY LR. Modern EIK. BR. $1,275 + 1.5 months security. H/HW included. close to all TRANS. Call (201)906-5153 47W03

KEARNY 3rd Floor. 2BR. EIK. LR. $1500 + 1 months security. Utilities separate. No smoking. Small pets. Available Now (973)8552789 47W03

KEARNY 3 LG ROOMS (1 BEDROOM) IN WELL MAINTAINED BUILDING AT 111-117 BELGROVE DRIVE. $1,350/MTH INCLUDING HEAT/HOT WATER. LAUNDRY ROOM. NO PETS.(973)493-7868 47W03

KEARNY 748 Devon St 1bed rm apt. H/W floors H&HW supplied $1,080.00 call Jessica 201-600-9090 Fee required 48W03

KEARNY First floor, 2 BR, LR, Formal DR, Ultra Modern Kitchen, Modern Ceramic Tile Bath, Parking Available Not included. CLOSE TO NYC Trans. $1,775.00/mth PLUS 1.5 mth security. Call (201)906-5153 47W03

KEARNY 1st Floor in a Bi-Level. 3 BR’s, 2 full Baths. LR. EIK. Laundry room. Back yard & driveway. $2600 + 1 months security + Realtor fee’s. Utilities separate. Water paid by owner. No pets/smoking. Background check and tenant application required. Available Now Call Laz (973)641-8186

KEARNY Newly Renovated 2 BR Apartments, , HT/HW included. Ceiling Fans. HW floors, Refrigerator, Microwave. $1,400 to $1475 plus + 1 month security. No Pets. Nice Neighborhood. Call Carol 973-216-9470 or Edwin Super 973-517-0526. 48W03

KEARNY Small 2nd floor 1-bedroom apartment in good condition and in a great location for $1,100/month Call: (201) 991-5807 48W01

KEARNY Large 3rd Floor. 1 BR. EIK. LR. $1200 + 1 Months security. Utilities separate. No Pets/smoking. Close to Transportation. Available May 1st (201)955-1322 48W01

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LYNDHURST NO. ARLINGTON 5.5 rooms, newly renovated, 2nd floor on quiet street. 2 bedrooms, LR , DR ,computer room,1 bathroom, kitchen with dishwasher &refrigerator. Close to public transportation. Parking on street No smoking/Pets $1,400 + utilities. 1 month security LYNDHURST 1st floor. deposit. Available April 1st Newly renovated 3 bed- Call Janina. 201-991-1555 room, 5 rooms. EIK. Spa- 46W03 cious LR. $1900, Utilities separate. No Pets/smoking. Close to train station. Call 973-900-1852 or 201-280-7707 48W03 N.ARLINGTON Newly renovated. 2 BR. LR. EIK. 1 Bath. $1450 + 1.5 months security. Plus utilities. No Pets/Smoking. Close to Transportation. Call between 9am - 9pm (201)966-8095 46W03

LYNDHURST 1 bedroom $1,400/mth Utilities Seperate 1st floor, Small pet ok. Fresh paint, Hrd Wd Fls, walk to train, bank, market, etc Call (201)9550001 Avail Immed 47W03

N.ARLINGTON N.ARLINGTON 1st Floor. 4 rooms. 1 BR. EIK. LR. $1100 + 1.5 months security. Utilities separate. No Smoking/Pets. Available Now (201)991-4420

N.ARLINGTON Great Location! First floor Studio apartment w/separate Kitchen. $1200 + 1 months security. H/HW included. Laundry on premise. No Pets/Smoking. Single or couple preferred. Available Now. Call between 10am & 7pm (201)997-2341 48W03

KEARNY Nice and Clean room $600 + 1 mth security. Utilities, mini refrigerator, Cable & internet included. Avl. Now (201) 279-9966 46W03

KEARNY room for rent Ideal for single person, no smoking. no kitchen. se habla espanol. (201) 4247465 or (201)212-1837 48W03

HARRISON HARRISON Room in Home $450 + 1 months security. Utilities included. call or text 973-4200056 46W03

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N.NEWARK Room for rent, Forest Hill section. $500/month. Shared N.ARLINGTON 1 Big BR, 2nd Fl. Supply Bath, No Kitchen. Utilities own Heat & Electric. included. 1 month secuNew Heat & AC units. No rity. No smoking (973) Pets/Smokers 752-6877 47W03 Perfect for couple. MUST SEE, YOU WILL LOVE IT! EXTRAS HOUSE 3-yr Lease $1,800.per month 1-month Security. FOR SALE Available May 1st, June 1st or sooner Call 201-997-4820 47W03

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N.ARLINGTON Newly renovated with large rooms. 2 BR. LR. and EIK. $1600 + 1.5 months security. Hot Water paid by owner. Close to Transportation. No Pets/Smoking. Perfect for 1 or 2 people . Available May 1st (201)522-4470 48W03

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N.ARLINGTON 2 bedroom Apt on 3rd floor of 3 family house. $1,500/ mth plus utilities. 1 mth security. No Smoking/Pets. Walk to Store, Schools and Transportation. Available May. Call (732)540-3154 47W03

N.ARLINGTON 1st. Fl. large apt, 3 bed with a bonus room, LR, EIK, H/W Floors, Walking distance to schools & Supermarket, all public transportation and NY bus. New upgrade and appliances. Coin operated washer and dryer on site, storage, use of yard, street parking, pet conditional. Ave. now. Call 917-362-0828 48W03

BELLEVILLE Priced to sell 529k Beautiful Colonial 6 bdr., 2.5bath. Driveway 5 cars. Call Maggie/REMAX Professionals I 201-921-5742 47W02

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

DENTISTRY DEDICATED

TO EXCELLENCE. With combined experience of 50 years, Dr. Elfar and his team of dental professionals, provide the highest quality of dentistry at affordable prices!

SERVICES • General Dentistry

• Invisalign

• Cosmetic Dentistry • Pediatric Dentistry • Implants

• Periodontics

• Dentures

• Preventative/

• Oral Surgery

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