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Retiring Orange Man Never Took Sick Day In 62 Years Willie Sumlar of Orange retired Friday from his job as a jack-of-all-trades in Essex County’s Department of Public Works, where he has worked since 1957. During his 62-year stint with the county, Sumlar, 84, saved taxpayers thousands of dollars by recycling old office furniture and equipment. He earned several letters of commendation from supervisors and was widely recognized for going above and beyond in performing the myriad tasks he took on over his long career. But perhaps even more extraordinary than the sheer length of his career -- which spanned 12 presidential administrations -- is…

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by Paul Milo