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ON THE INSIDE Soccer camps are in full swing. Jim Hague has them covered. See Sports Page 9

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Brig. Gen. Thomas Feltey, a 1989 K HS alum, becomes first here to attain rank since Philip Kearny By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

Brig. Gen. Thomas Feltey, facing the camera, shows members of the Kearny Library Board and Councilman Jerry Ficeto, right, one of his old uniforms and IDs he used while in the Middle East. The items will soon be permanently displayed at the Kearny Museum.

ntil a couple weeks ago, the Town of Kearny could only say it’s had one general call the town of 9.3 square miles home — and nearly everyone knows that was Gen. Philip Kearny, the man for whom the town is named. That all changed in June when Thomas Feltey was sworn-in as a brigadier general of the United States Army in a low-key ceremony in Virginia. So now, the town may boast of being the hometown of two Army generals. Feltey, who is a 1985 graduate of the former St. Stephen’s Grammar School and a 1989 alum of Kearny See FELTEY, Page 15

An open letter from the Hudson County Prosecutor regarding death investigation of Kearny newborn To the People of Kearny: The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has received several inquiries about a pending investigation into the death of a newborn baby boy who was found deceased in Kearny in October of 2020. While the protocol is to never discuss ongoing investigations, we feel it is important to both update the public about the investigation as well as correct any misinformation that is circulating on social media. We understand the concern of the community in this matter and want to emphasize that while every case we investigate is important, those involving the death of a child carry special significance. On Oct. 25, 2020, we launched an investigation into the death of a newborn

baby boy found in Kearny. Like all death investigations, the first step is to collect any evidence, conduct interviews and have the Medical Examiner complete a forensic examination and autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. While it may seem like a long time, this is not an unusual length of time for this type of investigation. Forensics on newborns and infants are some of the most complex and lengthy. Currently, this matter is with the Regional Medical Examiner, which is an independent office from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and operates under the New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services. While the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has no ability to control

cause and manner of death from the Medical Examiner. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is committed to conducting a thorough and complete investigation in this case and every case. It is worth noting that as much as we want this to move quickly, we only get one chance to do this and we want it to be done correctly. Some have asked for information from the Medical Examiner, and for more details on their process and procedures we suggest individuals contact the State Department of Health at (800) 367-6543. their operations or timeline, our Homicide Unit is in regular contact with the Medical Examiner’s Office requesting updates on their investigation. As of present, we are still awaiting an official

We appreciate the community’s concern in this matter and will continue to provide updates as we have them. Esther Suarez Hudson County Prosecutor

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LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR

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aila (pronounce her first name as you would someone who spells it Kayla) Barreiros is about to enter her junior year at Lyndhurst High School, but the student whose academic career in the North Arlington school system — she transferred to Lyndhurst HS her frosh year after moving — has already accomplished so much. Her bio sheet reads like an accomplished college graduate who was heavily

involved in co-curriculars. Among those activities are the computer club, participation in the drama club, the honors club, Future Business Leaders of America, The Lighthouse (LHS’s studentrun newspaper) and more. She’s played volleyball, has danced since she was a wee lass, learned how to sew, has modeled and scoops ice cream at a Ben & Jerry’s location in Ridgewood. The truth is, we could go on here listing all she’s done already, but we’d run out of space, and that is no joke. But the most important thing

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Among the activities Kindness in Motion will undertake this summer comes Thursday, July 15, when Barreiros and a host of her friends will travel to Hillside to the Community Foodbank of New Jersey. (There’s also a South Jersey branch of the foodbank in Egg Harbor Township, by the way.) There, the teens will create pasta bags that will be distributed to the foodbank’s

massive network of locations where provisions are given to those in dire need of food. So how does she recruit in the summer to get covolunteers? She says the school helps. “They’ll send out an email blast, when needed,” Barreiros says. “We also use social media. The guidance department here is just so Continued on the next page

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amazing helping me.” But it’s not just at the CFBNJ where she’s active. The group prepares goodie bags for Lyndhurst’s senior citizens that might include food, cookies, hand sanitizer and other things for when they gather for bingo. Many of the group’s members are also part of the FBLA. Most, if not all, “understand the importance of service,” Barreiros says. And, parents are amazing, too, she says, and will be able to take part in the event at the CFBNJ later this week. Barreiros, who aspires to go to the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan after graduating Lyndhurst HS in 2023, wants to study design public relations, a highly competitive field. She hopes others who read this story — whether they be students in North Arlington, Kearny, Harrison, anywhere, frankly, will want to join her efforts to be of service. And while it could all end here, this isn’t all she does. She also participates in beauty pageants, something she never dreamed of do-

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for the non-profit Feeding America. Considering her volunteerism already, while daunting, it appears Barreiros will handle that with ease. She’ll also win a scholarship and VIP tickets to New York’s Fashion Week with a gratis stay at the legendary Plaza Hotel. She’ll also get three comped photoshoots with a photographer who recently shot a cover for Vogue magazine. If you’re a parent or high school students who would like to get involved with Kindness in Motion, send Barreiros an email to kindnessinmotion21@ gmail.com or find her @ caila.rose in Instagram.

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LPD: Lyndhurst experiences its own ‘Amityville Horror’

Duo from infamous Long Island town not exactly making pals in new neighborhood By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

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yndhurst has officially had its own Amityville Horror. Though fortunately, there were no apparitions or deaths. You’ll see why shortly. Here’s how this one all went down, according to Det. Lt. Vincent Auteri, the Lyndhurst Police Department’s public-information officer. Recently, Dets. Nick Abruscato and Tom McSweeney were called to an apartment complex at 120 Chubb Ave. on a reported package theft from the mailroom. Abruscato and McSweeney were able to develop two suspects who police would later learn scored a $500 Sony Playstation that was mailed to someone else. But it doesn’t end here. When police executed a search warrant of the apartment recently rented by this duo — Diamond Holder, 24, of Amityville, New York

(yes, this is her real name — and no, she wasn’t alleged to have stolen any gems and may be seen in left mug) and her partner, Mohamed Konate, 26, also of Amityville, New York (seen in right mug) — they say they found in the apartment 40 fraudulently obtained credit and debit cards, up to 20 fake driver’s licenses from multiple states, a .45 caliber handgun allegedly stolen out

of Georgia and a 14-month old baby. The Lyndhurst PD’s Emergency Response Team was on hand when the warrant was executed, though fortunately, their services apparently weren’t needed. Now, it gets trickier here. Apparently, the pair used one of those IDs to fraudulently rent their new apartment here in Lyndhurst, according to Auteri. With that said, he wasn’t sure if they were allowed back to the apartment — or whether they were evicted for renting the place under false pretenses. So maybe they’re back in Amityville? Both were ultimately charged with endangering the welfare of a child and trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person.

Holder was charged with receiving stolen property (the Playstation) and theft. Detectives are still investigation how the pair possessed a gun stolen from Georgia. Further charges could be levied on them both, Auteri says. And, after all of this, Auteri says the two Lyndhurst newcomers were released on their own recognizance.

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completed credits from New Jersey City University. He speaks Spanish and some Portuguese. He’s the one new officer who will not be required to undergo academy training, according to Chief George King.

even new police officers will soon be patrolling the streets of Kearny, one sooner than others because he’s already completed academy training and was serving elsewhere as a sheriff ’s officer. The septet include: • Sean King, 25, of Kearny, is currently a fare-enforcement officer for the • Cort Montanino, 23, NJ Transit Police201-991-1600 Departadvertising@theobserver.com of Kearny, is employed as ment. King has an associate a manager for a package r: degree in professional studdelivery company. He’s ies from Bergen Communiearned 66 credits from ty College. Georgian Court University, • Angel Martinez, 28, where he majored in crimof Kearny, is currently inal justice and played on employed as a Hudson the school’s soccer team. County Correctional dvertising: Here is the updated template with a new photo of Jarlynn Hyde:

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Thoughts & Views EDITORIAL

Decision to buy Tasers for Kearny PD was right one

ost of us looked on in horror as Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Police Officer Kim Potter screamed “Taser, Taser, Taser” as she pointed her service weapon at Daunte Wright, not knowing or realizing (so she says) that her Taser was actually still in its holster. She fired a round into Wright, thinking she was using the non-lethal force of a Taser, but instead she employed deadly force. And while an instance like this one was, from all appearances, grossly negligent, the reality is that when employed properly, Tasers are by far favorable for use by municipal police departments. A few weeks ago, Kearny Police Chief George King recalled how a last year, Officer Anthony Oliveira came into contact with an emotionally-disturbed person at Walmart who held out a knife after she set racks of clothes on fire. Had she lunged at Oliveira — fortunately she didn’t — the young police officer would have been within proper authority to shoot her, since his own life would have been threatened. However, had he had a Taser at that moment, he could have backed away, perhaps as much as by 20 feet. And, had she lunged at him, he could have used non-lethal force from said taser to incapacitate her without killing her. This is just one instance where having a Taser would have been beneficial. We are certain, even without asking, there are plenty more instances where one would have come in handy previously. And so despite the Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, fiasco, we truly believe in the offered belief that the positives of Tasers far outweigh the negatives. We commend the mayor, council and chief, for moving ahead and buying 10 to start. That number is a good starting point, as the most experienced officers at the Kearny PD will use them first. And it is our sincere hope that once the kinks are unwrinkled, every single officer of the KPD gets outfitted with one, sooner than later. No cop should ever have to use deadly force if a better option exists.

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9/11 survivor displeased with Nutley’s Sept. 10 fireworks plans By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

hen the Township of Nutley realized it couldn’t pull of fireworks on or around July 4, 2021, the leaders decided to postpone them. They say because COVID-19 restrictions were lifted late by Gov. Philip D. Murphy, there was no way to pull off the logistics in time for a summertime celebration. So, they picked a new date. And announced it online, almost proudly. “This decision was difficult but we all agree it was the correct decision for our township,” Mayor Mauro Tucci wrote in a statement posted on the township website. “We have postponed this exciting event until Sept. 10, at which time we will be closing off Franklin Avenue for a spectacular celebration. …The Nutley Board of Commissioners look forward to continuing to offer our community enhanced special events

and programs with sensible safety measures. We look forward to seeing the display return even bigger and better in September.” If you think you just read a misprint, think again. You read that all correct-

ly — the new date for this so-called “exciting event” is Sept. 10, 2021. That’ll be one day before the world pauses to remember the 20th anniversary of the worst terrorist attacks on the United States ever.

One day before the world once again mourns the deaths of nearly 3,000 people. Twenty years to the day when nearly 3,000 people spent their last full day on this earth. For Brian Branco, a resident of Lyndhurst who was inside the South Tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, when American Airlines Flight 11 hit the north side of the north tower on that fateful day, the move to host fireworks on what should otherwise be a somber day, is outright unacceptable and he wants to see them canceled completely that day — or rescheduled for a more appropriate date. “It’s just mind-blowing,” he said of the decision to have loud fireworks on Sept. 10. “They say it was all about the logistics. It doesn’t matter. For many survivors, there are days of buildup to the date Sept. 11.” On that day nearly 20 years ago, BranContinued on the next page

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Continued from previous page co knew he had to get out of the South Tower after the first plane hit the other tower. So he and a few others began their descent from nearly 80 floors above ground to get to the street level and flee the area. One of the guys he was in the office with, just before they all were leaving, realized he’d forgotten something important that he needed. He decided to go back to the office to retrieve

the item. If he only knew what was just about to come. That fateful decision cost the man, called Stephen, his life. “I never saw him again or heard from him again,” Branco recalled. “Before I left, I said, ‘OK, I’ll meet you outside.’” Branco, himself, had escaped the horrible scene and was about a block away from the Towers, despite the nowobscene reality that security was ordering evacuees to return to their offices and

ascend back up the South Tower. Branco, fortunately, paid no mind to this and continued on his way. Then, as he continued to walk, finally out of the South Tower, but still immensely close to the buildings, United Airlines Flight 175 tore through the South Tower and hit the building very near to where Branco had been just minutes earlier. Stephen was gone. Horrifically, Branco would later

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Rogers former colleagues, he still can’t understand the decision to shoot off fireworks on Sept. 10, the penultimate day before the anniversary of the attacks. “Sept. 11, 2001, was the most tragic day in our nation’s history,” the 2017 New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Rogers said. “The time around Sept. 11 is supposed to be for remembering and mourning all those who died, the first responders who took part in the rescue and recovery. There is no reason to be celebrating anything on Sept. 10. Nothing.” So we asked Rogers what he believes the commission should do in this situation. “Cancel the fireworks completely,” he said. “Don’t reschedule them. Cancel them. Wait for July 4, 2022. You don’t celebrate America’s independence in September, let alone a day before the 20th anniversary of 9/11. I hope that’s what they do.” Rogers, meanwhile, also noted the inappropriateness of the date, considering how everything happened on Sept. 11, 2001. Many folks, he noted, suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder caused by the sounds and sights of that day nearly two decades ago. Branco concurred. “The sounds of fireworks are not what people need around the attack’s anniversary,” Rogers said. “Canceling the fireworks is the only option.”

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is a 10-year-old Nutley resident who is headed into the fifth grade at Yanticaw School. He’s also a big soccer fan. So when the annual Nutley Soccer Camp was postponed from last July due to the coronavirus pandemic, Perna was more than upset. “I was very disappointed,” Perna said. “I didn’t get the chance to see my friends that I normally see.” Nick Scharlat is a 12-year-old headed to the seventh grade at the Nutley Middle School. Scharlat had the same sentiments as Perna. “Soccer is my favorite sport,” Scharlat said. “I got lazy because of COVID (-19). It really made me lazy. I didn’t want to do anything. I just stayed home.” But this summer, nothing was going to stop the Nutley Soccer Camp. “I think people are ready to be out,” said Mike DiPiano, the head girls’ soccer coach at Nutley High School and the director of the summer camp. “Kids are ready to be kids again. We wanted to give our kids a summer experience that they

could remember. We were happy to provide a safe, fun, happy experience.” And DiPiano welcomed approximately 100 youngsters to his first of two camp sessions at the multi-sport facility across the street from the recreation center, the second being August 2 through August 5. The camp is for both boys and girls, which has never caused a problem at DiPiano’s camp. “We’ve always had both boys and girls together,” DiPiano said. “The kids are most all friends and have all been together before. It’s almost 50-50 boys/girls.” DiPiano welcomes kids of all ages. “We do have about 25 first and second graders,” DiPiano said. “We give those kids a basic introduction to soccer.” And DiPiano is impressed with the way youngsters just naturally gravitate. “We have kids who grow up going to our camp,” DiPiano said. “We get them as youngsters, then they move up to being ball girls for our games and then eventuSee VIEW, Page 11

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These youngsters are having a kick at the annual Kearny Youth Soccer Camp at Harvey Field last week.

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KEARNY – If there was proof needed that the area had overcome the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, one just needed to take a gander at the soccer fields in “Soccertown, USA.” If you saw it, there were approximately 175 youngsters attending the Kearny Youth Soccer Camp at places like Harvey Field, Franklin School Field and the Kearny High School field. Boys and girls from the ages of toddler to teenager were taking part in the week-long camp, organized in a collective effort by the high school teams and the Kearny Thistle youth program. The excitement abounded throughout all the youngsters, who were just happy to be in the bright sunshine and summer heat and

humidity instead of being locked inside their respective homes a year ago due to COVID-19, which canceled the annual soccer learning activity. In fact, just a few months ago, it was unsure whether there would be any outdoor activities, much less a soccer camp with kids in close proximity of each other. But Gov. Phil Murphy lifted the COVID-19 regulations for most of the state and that included any type of camp-related activities. Thus, the Kearny Youth Soccer Camp became official once again. Scott Millar, an assistant coach with the Kearny boys’ soccer team and one of the organizers of the camp, said that the turnout was not overly shocking to him. “I’m not surprised with the turnout at all,” said Millar, the son of the long-time head coach and former athletic director John Millar. “I

think not having it last year is a factor for the turnout this year. We have a good turnout from younger age, kids four years old. We have about 30 of those kids and another 40 that are in the 5-6-7 age group. It’s really a great thing to see. A lot of the summer programs in the area have been shut down and kids miss out on those. But we’ve been able to go.” Millar said that he loves working with the younger kids. “They’re probably the best group to deal with, because for some reason, the heat doesn’t bother them,” Millar said. “They really just keep going. They’re all super excited to be here. They want to listen and learn and have fun. If we can sprinkle in a little soccer here and there as we go along, we’ll be fine. And we See KEARNY, Page 10

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Continued from Page 9 do just that. We have some in our youngest group that have never played soccer before, so we teach them the fundamentals. In some cases, the technique is already there, but they learn what it’s like to score a goal, learn what that’s all about.” Millar said that there was some unsure moments whether the camp would actually take place this summer to COVID-19 regulations. “We knew that we might be taking some sort of risk,” Millar said. “We had no idea of what we were going to have. We weren’t sure we would have use of the facilities. We kept going through the planning stages as if we were going to have it. We really wanted the kids to experience the normalcy that we had two summers ago.” As it turned out, it was better. “It couldn’t be any better than what it is,” Millar said after sending camp-

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These youngsters are having a kick at the annual Kearny Youth Soccer Camp at Harvey Field last week. RIGHT: It’s a race for the ball between these two young men at Harvey Field in the annual Kearny Youth Soccer Camp.

ers all across the Harvey Field campus for their first organized drill of the day. “We have some incredible staff members from our high school teams and our Thistle coaches. They all excel with these age groups and have done a great job here. It’s absolutely rewarding to see it all come together.” Little Vita Araujo is just five years old and will be

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attending first grade at Roosevelt School in two months. Araujo was one of the quickest learners at the camp and was one of her group’s leaders, instructing others where they should go. It was precious to see. “I’m really excited to be here,” Araujo said. “I didn’t even know they had a camp here, but I was too young anyway.” So what did Vita learn in the camp. “I learned about toe touches,” Araujo said. “I think I’m better now with that.” Did Araujo enjoy herself? “It was really a lot of fun,” Araujo said. “I’m glad I’m here.” Six-year-old Robert Mateo was also having the time of his life.

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“This is so much fun, because I get to play real soccer,” Mateo said. “I’ve played soccer like 100 times, but never like this.” Mateo was asked what he liked best. “I liked learning about dribbling,” Mateo said. “I feel better about my ball handing since I’ve been here. I was worried about not having this camp, but I’m happy to be here.” Five-year-old Landon Ribeiro is headed into kindergarten in September. “I liked kicking the ball on the ground,” young Landon said. “It was a lot of fun.” It’s obviously much better than kicking the ball in the air, right? Katherine Stacy is a 6-year-old soccer enthusiast

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Continued from Page 9 ally our players. I’d say that 90 percent of our soccer players at Nutley attended this camp. There’s a special thing about Nutley. The kids just love being here. Some of them are lifers, here every year.” Audrey Dunlay is 13 years old and is an eighth grader at Nutley’s Middle School. “I was pretty sad when there wasn’t anything to do last summer,” Dudlay said. “All I could do was play with my brother David in the backyard.” Dylan Jasnowitz is a 10-year-old fifth grader at Radcliffe School. “I was pretty disappointed last summer,” Jasnowitz said. “I either sat around the house and did nothing or went outside my house for a little bit. It was kind of hard to do anything.” But like the other youngsters in attendance, both Dunlay and Jasnowitz could not wait to get a chance to attend the camp.

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The Nutley soccer camp was full go with more than 100 youngsters participating in the week-long instructional camp. RIGHT: The grade school campers go through a ball handling drill at the Nutley Soccer Camp recently.

“I was very excited about it,” Dunlay said. “I was looking forward to it.” “I was actually happy about it, because I didn’t want to be home again,” Jasnowitz said. “I asked my parents if I could go.” The students were asked what was the most important thing that they learned during the week. Dunlay’s response was startling. “I learned all about proper conditioning for soccer,” Dunlay said. Imagine a teenager talking

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with that now.” “I learned about shooting,” Scharlat said. “I learned how to hit the ball higher.” “I learned about how to keep the ball,” Perna said. “If you bounce the ball, the defender won’t be able to kick it out of bounds.” But there was one other

the incredible turnout. It was a sign that Nutley was getting past the pandemic. “I think the turnout is great for the community,” DiPiano said. “It’s great for the kids, because they needed to get back to normal. I think the majority of kids can’t wait for the start of soccer season and this can help them to get ready. I hope that they do other camps as well.” The journey to visit other summer camps will continue this week.

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JUNE FRENCH

June French has died from dementia. She moved to Kearny with her husband and first child in 1962 and remained there until 2010 when she moved to Pennsylvania to be with her daughters and grandchildren. After leaving an abusive marriage on Thanksgiving 1974, she became a fiercely independent woman, raising her two youngest children as a single mother. June worked at First National Bank of Kearny for 32 years where she was adored by her coworkers. She did her best to be a good mother and provider for her family. She is survived by her children Cathy, Charles, Carol, and her son-in-law Dan; her grandchildren DJ, Chrystie, Nick, Steph, Brandi, Alayna and Liam and great-grandchildren Michael, Ladanian and Kyoshi. And her siblings Julie & Ricky. She was preceded in death by her twin brother Gene, four of her six siblings, and her long-term boyfriend “Dutch” Edward Tintle. She was loved and will be missed.

ily, please visit www.mulliganfh. com. Born and raised in Harrison, Raymond was a lifelong resident. He worked for Clara Maass Medical Center as a coder, retiring in 2016. Prior to that he was a claims examiner for 20 years for Mutual Benefit Life, Newark. He served our country in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Harrison, and NE Liberty Lutheran Church, Philadelphia. He attended Hudson County Community College and received an associate degree in 2000. Raymond is survived by his beloved wife, Eileen (nee Mulligan) Wolff, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers, Alan and Howard Wolff and his sisters-in-law Margaret Wolff (2010) and Ann Wolff (2021). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The NE Liberty Lutheran Church, 983 Allengrove St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19124 or in care of the funeral home, in loving memory of Raymond.

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Continued from Page 13 Miss Zarnowski was an executive secretary for RCA in New York City and later AT&T. She also worked in the same capacity for U.S. Steel before retiring at age 72. She was a member of the AT&T Telephone Pioneers. Gertrude is survived by several nieces and nephews, Emily Sawyer (Ronald), Bernard Dutka, Frank Zarnowski (Donna), Gloria Kelley and Teresa Haigney (Steven). She

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WILLIAM C. ‘BILL’ ELSMORE

William C. “Bill” Elsmore, 72, died Friday, July 2, 2021 at Alaris at Kearny in Kearny. Visitation was at the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Interment was private. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid. com. Born in Kearny, Bill was a lifelong resident.

He was a maintenance worker at Cifelli & McCormack Coal/Oil in Harrison for several years and later worked at National Building Supply in Belleville. Mr. Elsmore is survived by four children, Karri Ann Stark, Suzzane Elsmore, Richard Elsmore and William Elsmore, two sisters, Betty Elsmore and Peggy Bianchi and two brothers, John “Jack” Elsmore and Gary Elsmore and eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters, Jeanette Harris and Winifred Garofalo and one brother, Joseph Elsmore.

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Yvonne Cali, principal of Kearny's Franklin School, announces the school’s Presidential Award winners and 4th marking period honor roll students:

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Continued from Page 1 High School, was on leave last week — vacation in civilian terms — and he was in the area to attend a friend’s wedding. As luck would have it, Feltey’s dad, also Thomas Feltey, but not Sr. since they have different middle names, knew this and coordinated with Fourth Ward Councilman Gerald “Jerry” Ficeto, his neighbor on Chestnut Street, to have the general make a short, unannounced visit to the Kearny Museum at the Kearny Public Library on Thursday afternoon, July 8. The visit was “stealth” if you’ll allow us to use another military term, because Feltey simply wanted to spend time with his dad and get to the wedding. He knew if a throng of friends and acquaintances knew he was coming in for a brief period that it would be next to impossible to visit with all who wanted to see him. So you’ll forgive him from the get-go. Nonetheless, Ficeto got permission to allow The Observer access to Feltey’s visit to the museum, where he donated decades worth of uniforms he’s worn throughout his military career. Some items, he wore whilst in Iraq. Others, Afghanistan. And also, parts of Europe. The articles will eventually be put on display at the museum on mannequins, much like other military uniforms are on

When he was stationed in Mosul, Feltey’s children made this shirt and sent it to him over in the Middle East. It will be in the display at the museum.

display there from many other wars and conflicts. We were also able to sit down with Feltey after he handed over his uniforms — and to say it was fascinating would be an understatement of epic proportions. Feltey was as down to earth as one could have ever imagined — and he’s clearly never forgotten his Kearny roots. But first, Feltey explained what his new roles are with the Army. “First, I am the commandant of the Armor School,” he says of the military installation in Fort Benning, Georgia. “My job is to oversee all of the training of all of our armored soldiers, whether they’re new privates

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After he explained all the things he did and the plethora of places he was stationed in the world — he’s traveled the world and the seven seas — he took time to reflect on the Kearny influences that have followed his ascent to one of the highest-ranking officers in the Army. “I made the decision I wanted to be in the military when I was a freshman in high school,” Feltey says of his first year at Kearny HS, circa 198586. “Back then, my dad was in the National Guard, and so I thought, ‘Let me try the national guard and see how much I like it.’ So I did basic training between my junior and senior years in high school (aged 17) and went to other training right after I finished high school. Literally, I graduated high school and I was back off for military training five days later. “So I did know (he wanted to be a career military man) and that was my plan.” The next four years, from the fall of 1989 to spring of 1993, Feltey headed to New Brunswick to study the administra-

15 tion of justice. He obtained his ADJ bachelor’s degree there and was part of the ROTC program, or Reserve Officers Training Corps. At that point, “You don’t know how far you’re going to go, but I knew I wanted to be a platoon leader, I wanted to be a troop commander and after that, I just wanted to continue to go.” That’s still a lot of lofty goals — all of which he achieved — for someone just 21. But brigadier general? “I say I’m in the seventh bonus round now. I wanted to be a battalion commander. I got to command a battalion and seven bonuses later, here I am now as a commandant at the Armor School,” he says. When we reminded him he was the first from Kearny since Gen. Kearny, his humbleness was evident. “To me, I’m just Tom Feltey, a kid from Kearny who grew up on Chestnut Street. I know there have been a lot of folks who have served from here. But Story finishes on Page 19

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Story continued from Page 15 I know I had a lot of the right opportunities here and the right mentors to teach me and help me.” His love for Kearny was clear at the top of his installation speech last month when he recalled and made it clear that back in town, his buddies, Michael Andrade and John Koutsouris, owner of the Greek’s, had gathered round a table at the Elm Street restaurant to watch the live stream of the ceremony. There he was, on top of the world and near the apex of the Army command, and he was recalling his dear friends back home. Speaking of which, he also took time to remember some of the influences on his life from the homestead. “It was my coaches,” he says of his days as a rower at Kearny High and Rutgers. “I rowed for four years at Rutgers, but prior to that, it was Al Somma (former coach and later KHS principal). He would mold you and shape you to do things. Andy Salisbury was another coach who did amazing things, Tom Haberthur. “Skip Zimmerman was also one of my coaches. He coached me when I played football in fourth-grade. It was all a great experience that molded me into who I am today. …Sports had a huge impact on my life, especially early on, and then in

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

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TO EXCELLENCE. With combined experience of 50 years, Dr. Elfar and his team of dental professionals, provide the highest

$99*

quality of dentistry at affordable prices!

NEW PATIENT EXAM, CLEANING AND X-RAYS

SERVICES • General Dentistry

• Invisalign

*FOR NONINSURED PATIENTS

• Cosmetic Dentistry • Pediatric Dentistry • Implants

• Periodontics

• Dentures

• Preventative/

• Oral Surgery

FREE

CONSULTATIONS (FOR IMPLANTS & INVISALIGN ONLY.

Hygiene

X-RAYS NOT INCLUDED.)

No insurance? No problem! Call us about our in house discount plan.

$350 IN OFFICE WHITENING

Mina A. Elfar, D.M.D. General, Cosmetic, & Family Dentistry

GOOGLE REVIEW "This is the best dental practice I've been to by far! Professional and friendly staff. Took me in right away. Very clean and new office. I was extremely impressed. Dr. Elfar and all his staff is personable and committed to providing the best care. Will be recommending to all my friends and family! 5/5!" -Rami Alrabaa

FLEXIBLE HOURS • EARLY, LATE AND WEEKEND HOURS 837 KEARNY AVE. KEARNY, NJ T: 201.991.1055

NEW LOCATION!

645 MAIN ST. • HACKENSACK, NJ T: 201.347.5001

WWW.GENUINESMILESPA.COM

2 W NORTHFIELD RD. SUITE 302B LIVINGSTON, NJ T: 973.758.8922