Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Local, state officials react to sudden loss of Assembly minority leader.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
This story will be updated throughout the day: Local officials and former colleagues expressed shock Tuesday morning after learning Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce (R-Parsippany) collapsed and died suddenly late Monday night at the Statehouse. "I was totally shocked, that was totally unexpected," Butler Mayor Robert Alviene said. "He did what he could for us while he was in power. I'm sure his heart was in the right place all the time for the county here. Im sure he'll be missed." As a result of DeCroce's death, Gov. Chris Christie will postpone his State of the State address, originally scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. He is expected to deliver a eulogy to DeCroce instead. Patch will stream Christie's remarks live at 1 p.m…
The veteran Morris County assemblyman collapsed just after a long late-night session in Trenton.
State Assemblyman Alex DeCroce died suddenly late Monday night after a long deliberative session at the Statehouse, according to multiple reports. He was 75 years old. The Parsippany resident, who represented the 26th legislative district in Trenton since 1989, collapsed and died in a first-floor bathroom in the Statehouse just before 11:30 p.m., right after the legislature completed its final voting session. DeCroce was the state's longest-serving assemblyman. He served as the General Assembly's deputy speaker from 1994-2001 and was elevated to minority leader in 2003. In addition to serving in government, DeCroce was also a Realtor with ERA Gallo and DeCroce, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Betty DeCroce, deputy commissioner of the …
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Initiative was part of Gov. Christie's 'Season of Service' project
Bloomfield elementary schools Berkeley and Demarest recently participated in the “Season of Service” initiative endorsed by the Christie Administration. Partnering with the NJ Department of Education and the NJ Department of Military and Veteran Affairs the initiative encouraged school children to send holiday greetings to servicemen. More than 125,000 student letters were collected at area schools last Friday. In her weekly message to the Superintendent about school news, Berkeley Elementary School Principal Heather Carr wrote, "In response to the Christie Administration’s Season of Service project, students wrote letters and made holiday cards for our US service members in appreciation for their service to our country. "There were …
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Funeral services for the Pastor is scheduled for Friday, September 30 at the New Light Baptist Church
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Reverend Dr. William C. Hall, Pastor of the New Light Baptist Church (NLBC) in Bloomfield and respected church leader nationally, passed away Friday, September 23rd after a battle with cancer. He served as Pastor of the NLBC for 40 years before stepping down in 2008. A wake is scheduled for Friday, September 30th from 8-10 AM, immediately followed by his home going service at 10 AM at the New Light Baptist Church, 89 Dewey Street in Bloomfield. Born in 1934, William Chester Hall was a star athlete in Westfield, described by some as the “Black Ted Williams” for his prowess as a left-handed slugging outfielder on the baseball diamond. He also served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army before answering his call to the ministry. “Dr. Hall came …
Thursday, September 1, 2011
John Schroeder Owned Bloomfield Rock Venue From 70s to 90s
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Cycle for Survival founder raised millions for cancer research.
Jennifer Goodman Linn, 40, the founder of Cycle for Survival who raised millions of dollars to help doctors find cures for rare cancers, died July 20,YouFearless.com announced. “It is with great sadness that we want to inform all of you who have supported and loved Jen throughout the years that she passed away earlier this morning. As tough as a fighter Jen was, her death was peaceful and she did not seem to be suffering; she was surrounded by loved ones. Obviously this is tragic and heartbreaking for all of us, but we are grateful that she is no longer suffering.” Jen battled a rare cancer that inspired thousands to join her quest to put a positive spin on treatments. She's turned adversity into strength and opportunity to form the Cycle …
Monday, June 13, 2011
Carmen Cecere, who was raised in Bloomfield, passed away on Sunday at the age of 78.
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Monday, June 13, 2011
Carmen S. Cecere, 78, of West Caldwell, N.J., died on Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, N.J., surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held in the Dancy Funeral Home, 9 Smull Ave., Caldwell, N.J., on Wednesday, June 15, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Aloysius R.C. Church, Caldwell, on Thursday, June 16, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Caldwell. Carmen was born in Glen Ridge, N.J., and raised in Bloomfield, N.J. He lived with his wife, Rae, in Newark, N.J., for three years before moving to West Caldwell 47 years ago. Mr. Cecere was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Div., during the Korean War. He was a correction …
