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Leon L. Sawicki Sr. 86, Of East Rutherford Leon L. Sawicki Sr. 86, Of East Rutherford
Leon L. Sawicki Sr. 86, Of East Rutherford EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Leon L. Sawicki Sr. of East Rutherford died on Feb 2. He was 86. Sawicki served in the U.S. Army National Guard during the Korean War. For over 10 years, he was a design draftsman for Summit Scientific in Fairfield and retired in 1996. Afterwards, for over five years, he was a crossing guard in East Rutherford and also aided the East Rutherford Police Dept. with security for court and special events.  Beloved husband of Darlene A. (nee Garren) Sawicki. Loving father of Benjamin P. Sawicki, Leon L. Sawicki, Jr., Jacqueline J. Sawicki and Christopher R. Sawicki. Cher…
Elmwood Park Football Bombers Tackle Campaign For New Uniforms Elmwood Park Football Bombers Tackle Campaign For New Uniforms
Elmwood Park Football Bombers Tackle Campaign For New Uniforms ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- The uniforms for the Elmwood Park Football Bombers are older than the players wearing them. Some of the cheerleaders have mismatched tops or skirts. "The sob story is, we need money and we need uniforms. Our uniforms are 14 years old," said Steve Zaccone, who is starting his sixth year as the football league's president. The organization serves Elmwood Park football players and cheerleaders in kindergarten through eighth grade and is part of the Meadowlands Football League. As a new way to raise the needed $20,000, parent volunteer Jay Lopez launched a GoFu…
Don't Miss Brisket Pizza At Kimchi Smoke's Saddle Brook Pop-Up Event Don't Miss Brisket Pizza At Kimchi Smoke's Saddle Brook Pop-Up Event
Don't Miss Brisket Pizza At Kimchi Smoke's Saddle Brook Pop-Up Event A pop-up eating event will marry two unlikely food sensations: the nouveau kimchi with the ever-traditional bar pie. Rob Cho's Kimchi Smoke of Westwood will introduce a brisket kimchi pie at The Plank Pizza Company in Saddle Brook.  "I've been putting kimchi on my pizza since I was a child but I never officially made one," said Cho, who opened Kimchi Smoke in October. Cho puts a Korean twist on Texas BBQ and recently participated in the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival, the Daily Voice reported in November. Related: Bergenfield's Kimchi …
Barbara A. Caroselli, 84, Of North Arlington Barbara A. Caroselli, 84, Of North Arlington
Barbara A. Caroselli, 84, Of North Arlington NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. -- Barbara A. Caroselli, of North Arlington, died Wednesday, Feb 1. She was 84. Born in Jersey City, she lived in Connecticut, Jersey City and Maywood before moving to North Arlington 11 years ago. She worked as a therapist for the Mount Carmel Guild in Union City for 28 years before retiring in 1970.  Funeral from the Parow Funeral Home 185 Ridge Rd., North Arlington on Saturday, Feb 4 at 10:15 a.m. thence to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington for the Funeral Mass at 11:15 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. 
Marcia Ellen LaPoff, 89, Of Paramus Marcia Ellen LaPoff, 89, Of Paramus
Marcia Ellen LaPoff, 89, Of Paramus PARAMUS, N.J. -- Marcia Ellen LaPoff, of Paramus, formerly of Monroe Township, died on Jan 30. She was 89. After graduating from Syracuse University, she attended the University of Pennsylvania where she trained as dental hygienist. An active community member, she especially loved working with children and proudly supported Jewish Organizations throughout her life. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Norman, her sister Carole Schwartz of Israel, her daughter, Cathy Goldman (Bruce), her son, Michael (Nancy), her four grandchildren, Jeremy Goldman (Amanda), Dr. Samantha Goldma…
Wyckoff Dad's Family Enveloped In Support As He Battles Brain Cancer Wyckoff Dad's Family Enveloped In Support As He Battles Brain Cancer
Wyckoff Dad's Family Enveloped In Support As He Battles Brain Cancer WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Money is pouring in to help the Wyckoff family of a beloved Woodcliff Lake principal dying of an aggressive form of brain cancer. The friends and family of John Fierro have set up a fundraising page on YouCaring.com to reach a goal of $100,000. Money raised will go toward medical bills and college funds for his three children, as he has been out of work and is not expected to survive, according to information on the site.  "John is nearing the end of his battle, but the reality of medical bills and college tuition for his three children remains. By pooling our resour…
Meet Mighty Musical Duo Behind Ridgewood's Jamboree Meet Mighty Musical Duo Behind Ridgewood's Jamboree
Meet Mighty Musical Duo Behind Ridgewood's Jamboree RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- At least 150 volunteers will sing, dance, strum, drum, paint and more to take the Ridgewood community on a "World Tour" for the annual Jamboree fundraiser. The original musical revue raises funds for need-based college scholarships for graduating Ridgewood High School seniors. More than $1.4 million has been raised in the last 13 years alone from the Jamboree, which started in 1947. This year's show performances are Feb. 8, 9, 10 and 11. Behind the music for the past seven years are Steve Freides, who is the band director, and his wife Bronwen Eastwood, who ser…
Marilyn Richards, 85, Of Cresskill Marilyn Richards, 85, Of Cresskill
Marilyn Richards, 85, Of Cresskill CRESSKILL, N.J. -- Marilyn Richards of Cresskill, died on Thursday, Jan 19. She was 85. She was born in the Bronx and was a homemaker.  Loving mother of Scott Richards and Pamela Fleming; and adored grandmother.  She was predeceased by her husband Norman. Funeral Services were private. 
Raymond L. O'Blenis, 63, Of Englewood Raymond L. O'Blenis, 63, Of Englewood
Raymond L. O'Blenis, 63, Of Englewood ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Raymond L. O'Blenis of Englewood, died on Monday, Jan 30. He was 69. He was proud to have served in the National Guard for 20 years. He was a long-time employee, working as an elevator inspector, for the State of New Jersey. He is survived by his daughter Akina Wilson.  Friends and family are invited to visit at Volk Leber Funeral Home, 789 Teaneck Road, Teaneck on Saturday, Feb 4 from 10-11:30 a.m. A funeral service will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. 
Hawthorne Mom Fights Autism By Raising Funds Hawthorne Mom Fights Autism By Raising Funds
Hawthorne Mom Fights Autism By Raising Funds HAWTHORNE, N.J. -- Johanna Burke's son is almost 14 but he can't say the word "mommy" and he's yet to master the everyday function of using the bathroom. "He's regressed. It’s an ongoing never-ending process. He will need 24-hour care for his entire life," said the 47-year-old lawyer who co-founded the nonprofit fight4autism.org with her friend Lori Fiordilino of Nutley.  Necessity is what prompted Burke and Fiordilino to start a nonprofit to help families like theirs affected by autism.  "Autism takes a toll on finances. Not enough is being done to help local fami…
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