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UNDER THE COVER Former Observer writer & Port Authority employee James Calautti, a survivor of terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, shares his harrowing day from 25 years ago

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to reflect on his service to his country. Up first, it was his dad, also Thomas Feltey, who took earny once again has a the top billing. huge reason to celebrate “In Gen. LaNeve’s comone of its own. ments, he specifically pointed Native son Thomas M. out my father’s service in the Feltey was promoted to Three e advertising@theobserver.com 201-991-1600 Army, National Guard and how Star General in the United important that was to my initial aper: Client: States Army effective Aug. 31, impression of the Army and my 2026, making him the town’s inspiration to serve,” the genfirst and only three-star general eral said of his dad, who to this (Major Gen. Philip Kearny was day still lives in Kearny. “My faa two-star general at the time of ther taught me what right looks his death.) Feltey officially took like. He also joked around that his oath in a ceremony in Fort everyone calls him ‘Big Tom,’ Knox, Kentucky, place where Advertising: Here is theaupdated template withactually a newscared photohim of Jarlynn Hyde: and that he’s spent a good deal of his 33- since I’m pretty tall too!” year career before now. Later in the speech, Feltey reFeltey took time in his speech membered a lot of people who Department of Defense photo after his oath — and in comLt. Gen. Thomas M. Feltey, of Kearny, left, takes his oath of office in a promotion ceremony Aug. 31, guided him along the way. 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky. ments made to The Observer — “I am incredibly honored that the Vice Chief of Staff of me and for making this day so and began this journey, I certhe Army made time to officiate special for Deena, our family tainly wasn’t thinking about both my promotion and asand me. Standing here today, I someday becoming a lieutenant sumption of command,” Feltey am incredibly humbled. general. I was focused on being said. “Sir, thank you for your “Thirty-three years ago, Continued on the next page leadership, your confidence in when I raised my right hand By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

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a good lieutenant. And somewhere along the way, I learned something that has stayed with me throughout my career: None of us gets here alone. So today is really about saying thank you. To the leaders who invested in me, challenged me, mentored me — and occasionally corrected me. “Col. Mike Smith. Thank you. MG Retired Terry Tucker and CSM Retired DeSario — I had the privilege of working for you right here at Fort Knox as a young major. You invested in me, challenged me and helped shape the leader I would become.” But it was Feltey’s family who took the bulk of praise. “Of course, none of this happens without family. I’m especially grateful to have Patrick here from Georgia — and of course Sophia and Deena here with me today,” Feltey, a graduate of the Kearny High School Class of 1989, said of his son, daughter and wife who were present that day. To all four of our children — Patrick, Madeleine, Harrison, and Sophia — thank you for sharing your dad with the Army all these years. I’m incredibly proud of each of you.” That pride in Sophia recently grew even wider as she’s officially joined her high school’s Junior ROTC program, where she will begin preparation to follow in her mom, Deena’s footsteps, as an Army nurse. Then Feltey turned to his wife. “And Deena, there simply isn’t a version of this journey that happens without you,” Feltey said. “This is our 19th family move — and somehow, every time the Army gives us a completely different house, you figure out how to make all of our stuff fit. Well — most of it. When we met in college, Deena was a fine arts major. She has an incredible eye for design, and

somehow, every Army house ends up looking like it belongs in a magazine. “My contribution is moving the furniture where she tells me. And then moving it again. In our last few moves, we’ve also added Daisy and Snoopy to the equation. For the drive from Texas to Kentucky, Deena and Sophia had both dogs. “I drove alone. That was not an accident. I love Snoopy — but I know my limitations. Everyone survived, even with Snoopy barking at approximately every moving vehicle between Fort Hood and Fort Knox. Deena and Sophia … I owe you both one. But seriously, Deena — you’ve made every one of those 19 houses a home. You’ve taken care of our family and, everywhere we’ve gone, the soldiers and families around us. Thank you for sharing this adventure with me. I love you.” Then Feltey took time to reflect on going back to Kentucky — again. “And now the Army has brought us back to Fort Knox, for the fourth time,” he said. “My Army journey began right here — as a brand-new second lieutenant attending the Armor Officer Basic Course at the historic Home of Armor. Harrison was born here. Deena completed her Army service here as a nurse at the old Ireland Army Hospital. And more than three decades later, we’re back. This time, to join the V Corps and Fort Knox team. “To Team Knox — we’re excited to be home. Deena and I look forward to getting to know you better and serving alongside you. And to the Soldiers of V Corps … I understand the enormous responsibility I assume today. V Corps is America’s only forward-deployed corps. Every day, our troopers are forward in Poland and across Europe — building readiness, gaining positional advantage, deterring aggression, and remaining ready to fight and

win if called. Poland is a steadfast ally and gracious host to our forward headquarters, and I look forward to continuing that important relationship. Our mission is clear. Be warfighters. Be ready. Learn and adapt faster than our adversaries.” A beaming town Back here in Kearny, so many people were thrilled to learn of Feltey’s latest ascension. John Koutsouris, the longtime former owner of the Greeks, grew up in the late 70s and early 80s directly across

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Calautti: 25 years later, I live on borrowed time By James Calautti

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t has been 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center, but if I close my eyes, I can transport myself back to that Tuesday morning as if it happened yesterday. My desk was on the 72nd floor of Tower One, and the sights, sounds, my movements and even my thoughts from that day are seared into my memory. I had been working at the Trade Center for more than eight years with the Port Authority Engineering Department, and I felt very privileged to work there. I would often have my morning coffee in the Plaza between those two magnificent towers, feeling grateful to work in such an amazing environment. On Sept. 11, 2001, I made a fateful decision to go to work early, as I had a project on my

desk from the night before I wanted to finish before the boss arrived. At 8 a.m., I took the two elevators necessary to get to the 72nd floor and sat at my desk to put the finishing touches on the document I was working on. At 8:45 a.m., I sent it to the printer, which was located near the window. I got up to retrieve my work when the building received a god-awful smack, followed by a loud rumble. The tower swayed so much I thought it was going to topple over right there. Standing near the window, I could see how far the building swayed, but then it snapped back. My coworkers and I were stunned as none of us knew what just happened. The building shook so violently I thought maybe it was an earthquake. A minute passed when papers floated down from above. My supervisor, who had survived the 1993 basement

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bombing, yelled, “Come on, let’s go…!!!” Reality set in and I made my way to the stairwell. We had taken part in evacuation drills many times, so our exit down the stairs was quite orderly. The building managers and other employees were all quite helpful. Those who were having a hard time emotionally were comforted and pushed ahead. We were still unaware of what actually happened, as this was a time before smartphones, and even cell phones were rare. Finally, one man with a radio said a plane hit the building. I thought it must have been a small plane, maybe a Cessna or commuter flight. There was no smoke in the stairwell and the lights were still working. Then stretchers started being passed down, people who had been badly burned from the flames above our floor. We were asking people what floor they were coming from, and the highest number was in the low 80s. But I still did not realize exactly how bad the damage was. I exited the stairwell at the 44th floor sky lobby to take a break and look out the window. At that exact moment, the second plane hit the South Tower. Flames shot past my window and the North Tower again

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Calautti is seen here with fellow Port Authority colleagues. The undated photo was taken inside the World Trade Center before its demise in 2001. Calautti is in the back center, and has a goatee.

shook violently. I finally realized how serious the situation was and quickly made my way back to the stairs. Everyone was quite frightened now and we all just wanted to get to ground level. Our progress was slowed by the firefighters making their way upstairs. That is something that will remain with me forever; as we were fleeing the tower in terror, these brave people were marching up to battle the blaze, wearing heavy suits laden with heavy gear. Seeing them was reassuring, and I will never forget their

young faces. It’s difficult to think about now, knowing it was the last day of their short lives. May they all rest in eternal peace. I started tracking my progress by counting the floors on the way down; 21, 20, 19, 18, and so on. Once through the teens, I felt a sense of relief. I knew I’d be at the bottom soon, but nothing could prepare me for the horror that awaited us. We exited the stairs at the mezzanine level beside the plaza. All the glass had been

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Continued from previous page blown out, and the police and guards told us to look away. But I stared in shock at what I was seeing. The woman ahead of me burst into tears, and many were now sobbing. That beautiful plaza where I would often sit between the buildings looked like a war zone. Smoldering debris and the bodies of those who had leaped to escape the flames littered the ground. When people fall from 100 stories or more, their bodies reach a terminal velocity of 120 mph and death upon impact is instant. One sight that is forever burned into my brain and etched onto my retinas is that of a man’s broken body not more than 12 feet from me, his chest cavity cracked open with steam rising from his exposed ribs. It was horrific. Now, the police and security guards were guiding us on where to go next. We walked one floor down a broken escalator to the Mall under the complex. I later learned one of the guards, a young man with four children probably not making much more than minimum wage, didn’t make it. He was such a nice fellow. His name has slipped my memory, but I will never forget his heroism. We made our way through the Mall to 5 World Trade Center, taking one flight up to exit on Church Street behind St. Paul’s Chapel. I looked up at the Twin Towers with those gaping wounds and black smoke billowing out.

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Two F-15 fighter jets screamed overhead and I remember feeling a bit angry, thinking, “a little late, now.”

SEPT. 11, 2001 25 YEARS ON

But the engineers who designed those buildings deserve credit. That they remained standing for so long and saved many lives. The death toll could have been much greater.

busy.

But getting out was not enough — we now had to get away. I walked about two blocks north and was on a tiny street called Theater Alley when what sounded like a freight train roared through my head. Tower Two was collapsing. I threw myself to the ground against a wall until the rumbling stopped. I stood up and ran as a cloud of smoke and dust snaked its way through the canyons of Lower Manhattan. People were screaming and running as if we were on the set of a Godzilla movie, only this was real life. I tried outrunning the cloud but it caught up with me and I was covered in white dust. I headed north to the Port Authority Bus Terminal and showed my ID to a police officer who let me wait in the office. The only way to New Jersey was over the George Washington Bridge and I finally caught a ride with someone heading across. I didn’t make it home until midnight, and when my girlfriend saw me at the door, she hugged me and wouldn’t let go. She could see the Twin Towers from our apartment on Quincy Avenue and assumed I was dead. I hadn’t been able to call her all day, as the lines were all

The way I see it now, I’ve been living the last 25 years on borrowed time. Almost 3,000 people died that day, their lives cut tragically short. Some people tell me, “You must have been spared for a reason.” But I don’t dwell on such metaphysical questions. I got to live, and that’s all the reason I need. There have been some really good times and some very

sorrowful times since, but I cherish even the worst of days.

degrade my soul by making me hate him.”

Even when suffering, it is still time I got to experience that others did not, regardless of how painful. I am also grateful for how united the country was after that day. We were all Americans, no matter our partisan politics. One thing I will never tolerate, though, is using 9/11 as permission for Islamophobia.

James Calautti, formerly of Kearny, was a longtime employee of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and was inside the North Tower of the World Trade Center when it was struck by American Airlines Flight No. 11 on Sept. 11, 2001 at 8:46 a.m.

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Harrison boys soccer hopes powerful offense leads to championships that certainly is what we’re talking about day in and day out.” The biggest reason for this is ongtime Harrison boys an offense should once again be soccer coach Mike Rusek one of the best in all of North knows that last season’s Jersey. In particular, HarriBlue Tide team might son returns one of the state’s have been a little bit ahead of premier one-two attacking schedule when it made runs to tandems in seniors Kiandry the Hudson County and North Aban and Pedro Barreto Reis, 2, Group 2 tournament finals a who interchangeably act at the year ago. Blue Tide’s striker and attacking But with several pieces from center-midfielder. those playoff runs back, the Barreto Reis, a rare four-year message this preseason has been starter at Harrison, had 15 goals quite clear that the expectations and 16 assists a year ago, while for this fall are greater than sim- Aban was last season’s breakout ply matching last year’s success. star when he erupted for 25 “We’ve been talking about that goals and 12 assists. In Thursall summer with these guys,” day’s opener, the duo combined said Rusek after the team’s for three goals and three assists. season opening 6-2 victory over “When you’re returning two Dwight-Englewood. “In our guys (like Pedro and Kiandry) minds, it’s this team’s responsiwho you really believe that as bility to win one of them. It’s a juniors were probably among long road to get to that point, but the top 20 offensive threats in By Jason Bernstein

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the state, you’re in a much better position than most teams,” Rusek said. “We’re going to build around them. Our guys are a little crafty and I think actually enjoy getting assists as much as they enjoy scoring goals. They both still have that midfielder mentality.” The depth of offensive weapons goes beyond just Barreto Reis and Aban. Junior Jhowy Picon (seven goals, five assists) is a returning starter at outside midfielder, while Johao Narvaez, another junior is set to start at the other outside spot. Mamadou Oury Bah, a senior newcomer, has emerged as the traditional offensive center-midfielder while sophomore Fabian Palacios is the starter as the defensive center-midfielder as has shown a maturity beyond his years while handling the role. “He’s just an unselfish soccer

that’s just always covering for everyone,” Rusek said. “When someone is a making a run (into the attack), Fabian will step to that open area and cover. If you have a guy that’s as good as he is at doing that, you feel very comfortable if there’s a counter attack.” Sophomore Alex Zambrano (three goals, eight assists) and junior Jose Agudelo will see extended minutes all over the midfield as well as sophomore Fabricio Cabrilles and seniors Santiago Rodriguez and Nathan Pereira. Senior Diego Castaneda is a returning starter at center back and will help anchor a backline that was bolstered by the addition of senior Smile Barbaran, who played MLS Next last year. Elian Apolo, a sophomore, will also see significant minutes at center back.

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Kearny Girls Soccer believes it can be a special year By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com

Maybe it’s the result of a roster that is the youngest roster Kearny’s girls soccer had had in many years. But as Kardinals head coach Michael Sylvia goes through the preseason, there’s no denying that the mood has been especially upbeat as the Kardinals prepare for another season. “Honestly, it’s been a very different preseason. It’s been a really great one,” said Sylvia, who begins his seventh season as Kearny’s head coach. “The vibes are really good in our camp and the energy’s really, really positive. When you have a young group, you get a lot of fresh eyes. So it’s been really, really fun.” Those vibes have been so positive that even faced with the prospect of losing four potential starters due to injury has done little to dampen the mood thus far, which is a testament to the talent Sylvia sees on this year’s roster. “Everybody’s a contributor this year, which is a really nice thing,” Sylvia said about a roster that includes just two seniors. “Experience is key, but we’re also excited about the possibility of new players breaking into the group. So we’re excited to see what that’s going to look like.” One of those seniors is in goal where Casey Brown is set to enter her third season as the Kardinals’ starting keeper. Brown, a Muhlenberg commit, had nine shutouts a season ago and is poised for an even bigger senior year. Sophomore Samantha Riberio returns as the backup keeper. Brown is a big reason why Sylvia thinks the Kardinals could be one of the better defensive teams in the state. Another, is the dynamic sophomore tandem at center back in Gianna Covello and Alyssa Badia. Both Badia and Covello started from the moment they arrived at Kearny High a year ago, and while both are currently set to be at center back, have the talent to be dynamic players wherever they are placed on the field. “They grew up playing together. So the Gianna-Alyssa pairing together is something that strength-

ens both of them,” said Sylvia. “They compliment each other really well.” Covello had nine goals and eight assists last season, while Badia added six goals with two assists. When Badia or Covello move up, Rachel Kelly, normally the Kardinals’ defensive holding midfielder, will fill in at center back. The left outside back spot is set to be a rotation between sophomore Tatiana Terrones and freshman Hannah Paris. The right outside back spot is also going to be split between juniors Camila Flaccarento and Bree Rocco. Junior Amarie Campos and sophomore Marias Villegas have emerged as the starters at center midfield with Casey Logue also

seeing time there. On the outside, Melissa Mota, a four-year varsity player, is set to start on the right side. Mota, who burst onto the scene with the game-tying goal in the Hudson County Tournament final as a freshman, has been limited by injuries since, but is healthy and is poised to become the offensive threat that Kearny has been missing. “This is the healthiest she’s ever been,” said Sylvia. “Her speed is a big asset, but she’s also really crafty and technical. We’re happy to have her coming back healthy.” Freshman Isabella Flores has emerged as the main starter on the left side with sophomore Ryleigh Chesney set to see plenty of time on both outside midfield

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Lyndhurst boys soccer looks to depth to lead the way By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com

It would be easy for people to count out this year’s Lyndhurst boys soccer team because of what it no longer has, most notably All-State striker Robert Dasler Jr., who scored 43 goals last year. But despite the graduation of the program’s all-time leading goal scorer, head coach Emad Abu-Hakmeh sees a team that has the depth and versatility to exceed what last year’s team accomplished when it went 15-6 and shared the NJIC Patriot Division title. “I think this is the best roster that we’ve had since we took

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Christian Alves, Adiel Avila-Rivera and Luke Werner. Abu-Hakmeh, knows the quartet allows them to be aggressive in short spurts before being replaced with fresher legs. Juniors Juan Hernandez and David Porras, as well as senior Dylan Arriaga will also see time across the midfield as well. Lyndhurst’s back line has been hit with some injuries early on this season, but has been able to use its depth to navigate through it. Senior Athan Hilas is a threePhoto by Jason Bernstein year starter at right outside back. While on the left side, junior sub-varsity).” Kellan DeKoyer returns as the Lyndhurst’s new strength in starter. Jake Cabanilla, a senior, numbers approach was on full is set to start at one center back, display as three different Golden while senior Duberneys Berdugo Bears scored in Wednesday’s 3-1 and freshman Christopher Ortez season opening win over Cressare set to share the other center kill. In total, four different players spot. Junior Alexander Mongelli have scored a goal through Lynd- can also see significant minutes in hurst’s first two games (1-1). the back, as well as Porras, Alves, “We have four players that have Avila-Rivera, Jason Mangru and the target and the goal to score Eymen Mutcali. in double digits (this year),” said In goal, freshman Jack DePalAbu-Hakmeh. “They’ve known ma has emerged as the top keeper about it from the beginning of the after a big preseason. The rookie summer. We’ve been planning for showed why he has all the tools it and training for that.” to be a top keeper, when he made Lyndhurst will rotate three 11 saves in the opener against guys at forward, starting with Cresskill. sophomore Desart Goxhaj, who “He’s been making saves during had a goal and an assist in the practice and scrimmages, but he opener against Cresskill. Junior made saves (Wednesday) that Ryan Kartanowicz, who scored were out of this world,” Abu-Hakseven goals last season and has a meh said. “I normally would be goal and an assist this year, will very hesitant to start a freshman start at attacking midfielder, but in goal, but this kid has been is equally comfortable playing up amazing.” top. Senior Xavian Antor and junior Both Kartanowicz and Goxhaj Roberto Gomez are also set to see can slide into the midfield or even time at keeper as could another become a defender depending freshman, Giorgio Arana. on the game situation. Ariston Lyndhurst returns from the Nishevci rounds out the rotation Labor Day Weekend with a Tuesat forward. The senior has a goal day night showdown at North and two assists after missing last Arlington, followed by home diyear due to injury. vision matchups with Ridgefield, Another senior, Abel Heras, is Hasbrouck Heights and Becton. also vying for time up top, as is “Last year, we shared the divijunior William Palestis and fresh- sion title and the year before we man Dinmukhamed Muratkhan. won the Bergen Invitational,” said In addition to Kartanowicz, Abu-Hakmeh. “I said, maybe this senior Leon Sahiti is the main year it would be nice to do one of center midfielder. Junior Dylan those and do something special Salme starts as the holding, dein the state tournament, and all of fensive center-midfielder, while them said ‘No Coach, we want all the outside mids are a rotation three of them.’” between seniors Matias Valencia,

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New mini soccer pitch opens at Harrison High School

new mini soccer space at Harrison High School will give children, families and student-athletes a permanent place to play, learn and connect, extending the community impact of the FIFA World Cup 2026 beyond the tournament. Through a collaboration with the NYNJ Host Committee and the U.S. Soccer Foundation, PSEG helped bring the new soccer space, known as a “mini pitch,” to Harrison, serving students and student-athletes while expanding access to soccer for the broader community. Installed at no cost to the community, the initiative is bringing new play spaces to communities across the region. “These mini pitches reflect PSEG’s long-standing commitment to strengthening the communities we serve, while creating new opportunities for recreation and wellness, connection and community engagement,” Sara Pena, PSEG director of external affairs, said.

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++“We’re grateful to partner with local leaders to create spaces that will inspire the next generation of athletes, teammates and community leaders.” The mini pitch officially opened Aug. 27 with a community event at the high school. Members of the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams at Harrison High School participated in a ceremonial first kick to mark the grand opening of the space, which will be used by students and athletic teams. “This mini pitch creates an exciting new opportunity for our students to learn, compete and enjoy the game of soccer right here at Harrison High School,” Maureen Kroog, superintendent of schools, said. “It will be a valuable resource for

our student-athletes and physical education programs, while also helping foster teamwork, wellness and school pride. We are proud that our students will be able to carry the spirit of the World Cup forward and make this space their own for years to come.” “This new soccer field gives Harrison’s young people and families another place to play, spend time together and connect with their community,” Harrison Mayor A. James Fife said. “Projects like this happen when local organizations and community partners work together, and we appreciate PSEG’s partnership, along with FIFA and US Soccer, in helping bring this new space to Harrison.”

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Guiseppina Mattia Guiseppina Mattia (nee Di Popolo) was born in Calabritto, Italy, and lived many years in Kearny. She died Aug. 28, 2026. She was 93. Visiting was at the Armit-

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of Carmela Di Trolio, Silvestro Mattia and the late Pasqule Mattia. She is also survived by her grandchildren Frank, Joey, Rosa, Stephanie, Francesco, Bianca, Brittany and Victoria along with two great-grandchildren. Donald L. Scherer Donald L. Scherer died Aug. 30, 2026. He was just 57. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Cremation was private. Donald was the son of the late Donald and Kathleen and is survived by the love of his life, Anne Marie. He was the loving brother of Aimee Rodriguez (Alex) and the uncle of their son

Novena to St. Jude

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Alejandro. He is also survived by his Uncle Frank, Aunt Diane Scherer, Uncle Larry and Aunt Doreen Finnell and is also survived by loving cousins. Donald was a very upbeat person and loved life. He was a devoted member of the Beatles Fan Club. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Stephen’s Church. Donald W. Moss Donald W. Moss died from cancer on Aug. 28, 2026. He is survived by Kathy Moss, his wife of 57 years; his daughter Jennifer

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Happy 36th Birthday in Heaven

It’s hard to believe that we met you for the ﬁrst time 36 years ago. Though you’ve been gone the last 16 years, the love and joy you brought to so many lives on. We remember your smile, your giving spirit and the incredible courage you showed. You will always be our 9/11 hero. May God continue to bless you. Happy Birthday. Love, Dad, Mom, Friends and Family

Moss; his son and daughterin-law Jim and Lisa Moss; his granddaughters Kayla and Riley; his brother Robert Moss; plus two dogs, two cats and a hermit crab. He also leaves behind many other wonderful family and friends. Donald was born on March 19, 1944, while his father was away fighting in World War II. He grew up in the old barracks of Kearny before moving to Beech Street. He served in the Army and went on to work for the phone company as he got married and raised two kids. He was a lifelong lover of history, an avid fan of the Yankees and the Giants and he enjoyed playing chess, pinochle and watching “Jeopardy!” He was active in Kearny’s community: he volunteered as a board member of the Kearny Museum, a trustee at the First Baptist Church of Arlington, a member of the Friends of Kearny Library and he was a past president of the West Hudson Optimists. Donald’s private funeral arrangements will be handled by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. In lieu of flowers, please honor him with a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the Kearny Museum, located in the Kearny Public Library.

Local towns marking Sept. 11, 2001, 25th anniversary By Kevin A. Canessa Jr.

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he Town of Kearny will pause to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Those attending the non-denominational service are asked to gather outside, weather permitting, at the Sept. 11 cross made from World Trade Center steel on the grounds of the church near the St. Stephen’s rectory. There, the names of the local victims will be read aloud and candles will be lit (and provided) to all those attending. The Scouts of Unit 305, at that time, will have placed 3,000 American Flags to form the Twin Towers on the great lawn at St. Stephen’s. Attendees will process, through the “towers,” into the church. Inside the church, there will be scripture readings, songs and a sermon. The Kearny Police and Fire Departments will present the colors and will take part in the remembrance. The Rev. Joseph Mancini, pastor of St. Stephen’s and a principal planner of the event, was ordained to the priesthood in May 2001 and was not even yet four months a priest at the time of the attacks. Meanwhile, in Nutley, a remembrance ceremony take place Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the September 11 Monument in front of Nutley Township Hall. Residents are invited to join township officials, the families and friends of the victims, members of the clergy, first respond-

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Kearny $85,000 Delicatessen Well Established, beloved staple in Kearny- Named Business of the Year .- Fully equipped, new air conditioning system and refrigeration, turnkey business with a secured customer base- great potential for revenue- great opportunity to become a business owner.

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HARRISON HARRISON 1st floor 2 BR’s, LR, EIK, Porch $1800 + 1 months security Utilities separate No Pets/Smoking Available October 1st (551)697-8167 16W03

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KEARNY Front of West Hudson Park, 2 BR. LR, Kitchen $1540 + 1.5 months security utilities separate No Pets/ Smoking Available October 1st (973)3913868 18W03

KEARNY 1st floor 2 BR, full bath, Kitchen and LR Access to Yard, Available Now (201)988-1671 or (201)443-5101 18W03

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Continued from Page 11 ers and members of the community to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost Sept. 11, 2001. On this significant anniversary, Nutley remembers in a special way the three members of the community who died that day. In addition to the morning ceremony, township residents are asked to join in a townwide tribute of remembrance by placing a lighted candle on their front porch or an electric candle in a window between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. that night. Residents are also encouraged to display an American flag in front of their homes throughout the day as a symbol of remembrance, unity, resilience and enduring gratitude for those who answered the call to serve. Commissioner Alfonse Petracco asks that, as a community, residents continue to honor the lives lost, remember the families whose lives were forever changed and recognize the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of first responders.

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Continued from Page 3 the street from the Feltey family. Koutsouris says there was never a doubt in his mind his friend would not only join the Army, but he would do great things in this branch of the military. “Tom grew up across street — I moved here around 1973, (another dear friend) Mike (Andrade) 1975, and Tom around 1977,” Koutsouris said of his two longtime dear friends. “We would often play football and Tom athletic one out of all of us. He was the American among the three of us since my family was from Greece and Mike’s family from Portugal. Back then, it was about soccer or my dad’s restaurant. So in a way, Tom Americanized Mike and me. “When we weren’t playing football, baseball or manhunt, Tom had a three-tiered yard. So we would go back there and play Army, pretending to be running bombs, eating MREs (meals ready to eat). We knew when it was army time, and back then, Tom had hand grenades that were disengaged and other items you could never let kids have now. We grew up playing Army. “But there were some givens — Tom ate Greek food from me and Portuguese food from Mike. But we always told Tom he was going to be the Army guy — he loved it. We could all see it from a young age. They way athletes have a lot of love of sports, he had a love of the military. That was Tommy. It was in his blood we knew he would enjoy being in the Army. “In fact, he had a chance to join the Junior Olympic Rowing Team for KHS — and declined for ROTC. We were not surprised at all. He was doing what he was born to do.” Meanwhile, the elder Feltey couldn’t contain his joy about his son’s latest promotion. “I am just over the moon,” he dad said. “I am just so proud of Tom and all he has accomplished. It’s things I never could have dreamed about, but it’s a

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