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Joyce G. Gatti Di Zenzo, 85, Hackensack Resident Joyce G. Gatti Di Zenzo, 85, Hackensack Resident
Joyce G. Gatti Di Zenzo, 85, Hackensack Resident HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Joyce G. Gatti Di Zenzo, of Hackensack, died on Friday, March 17. She was 85. Before she retired, Di Zenzo was a sales associate for Garafano Jewelry in Hackensack for many years. She was a parishioner of St. Francis Church, in Hackensack.  She is survived by her husband, of 60 years, Carmine "Bob" Di Zenzo; siblings Joan Gatti Eckert and her husband Thomas of Virginia Beach, and Beatrice Gatti Stearns of Maywood; nephews, Thomas and Mare Stearns; and nieces, Kimberly Failon, Susan Noakson and Elizabeth Sorell. Di Zenzo was preceded by her brother-in-law, Thom…
Vincent R. Cancro, 87, Oradell Resident Vincent R. Cancro, 87, Oradell Resident
Vincent R. Cancro, 87, Oradell Resident ORADELL, N.J. -- Vincent R. Cancro, of Oradell, died on Friday, March 17. He was 87. Before he retired, Cancro was a supervisor for Con Edison. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, in Oradell, and a member of the Con Edison Retirees. He is survived by his children, Linda and John Lucas, Nancy and Karo Johnson, and Susan and Ronald Baker, and his grandchildren, Jeff, Alex, Jill, Farrell and Sam. He was preceded by his wife, Josephine. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday, March 20, at the Volk Leber Funeral Home, 268 Kinderkamack Rd., in Oradell. A funeral mass will be cele…
Fair Lawn's Dutch House Tavern Vies For Perfect Patty In DVlicious Contest Fair Lawn's Dutch House Tavern Vies For Perfect Patty In DVlicious Contest
Fair Lawn's Dutch House Tavern Vies For Perfect Patty In DVlicious Contest FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Any way you flip it, the burger is one of America’s favorite foods. We asked for your top picks in the county; five finalists are in the running with each being profiled this week. Who will win? It’s up to you, so let your fingers do the clicking. Voting ends 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Dutch House Tavern, Fair Lawn  What Makes It Patty Perfect: The freshness. Marlies Drahouzal, who owns the restaurant with her brother, David, said the number one thing that differentiates their burgers is the fact that they get their freshl…
Saddle Brook Walmart Workers Will Share In $1.8M Bonuses Statewide Saddle Brook Walmart Workers Will Share In $1.8M Bonuses Statewide
Saddle Brook Walmart Workers Will Share In $1.8M Bonuses Statewide SADDLE BROOK, N.J. – New Jersey's nearly 12,000 Walmart associates saw some padding in their recent paycheck, with $1.8 million in bonuses, following strong quarterly sales performances in their stores. "Investing in our associates is the greatest investment we can make," said Tracy Ferschweiler, market manager for Metro New York and New Jersey.  "We're proud of the tireless work they do for our customers every day. The success of our associates is the success of Walmart." Across the country, the bonuses totaled $157 million for 850,000 employees. Over the course of the…
William A. Weierstall, 101, of River Edge William A. Weierstall, 101, of River Edge
William A. Weierstall, 101, of River Edge RIVER EDGE, N.J. -- William A. Weierstall, of River Edge, died on Wednesday, March 15. He was 101. A Navy veteran of World War II, "He was an avid athlete who loved all kinds of sports, including softball, baseball, cycling and more," information from the funeral home noted.  "He was also an avid and loyal Yankees fan." Weierstall is survived by his children, Lois, Frederick and his partner John, and Richard and his wife Gail; grandchildren Eric, Kurt and Karen; great-grandchildren Aiden and Alexia; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded by his wife, Emily (…
Legendary Ridgewood Coach Resurfaces With 'Racefaster' Legendary Ridgewood Coach Resurfaces With 'Racefaster'
Legendary Ridgewood Coach Resurfaces With 'Racefaster' RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – After less than two years' retirement, legendary track coach Jacob Brown will be joining the Racefaster Youth Running Club, to help train another generation of competitors.  Brown retired from Ridgewood High School in the spring of 2015, after a long career full of honors – though you can't get him to brag about his own achievements. "I tend to not be a person who does that," he told Daily Voice. "I'm a big believer that you're only as good as your last race."  But his legacy is still obvious, including the fact that the track at RHS is named after him…
Proposed Cuts To 'Most Vulnerable Among Us' May Affect Some Bergen Programs Proposed Cuts To 'Most Vulnerable Among Us' May Affect Some Bergen Programs
Proposed Cuts To 'Most Vulnerable Among Us' May Affect Some Bergen Programs HACKENSACK, N.J. – President Donald Trump's budget proposal includes cuts to federal spending on programs, including Meals on Wheels, and spokespeople with Bergen County say that effects would be mixed. "Currently, our constituents being served by the Meals on Wheels program will not be affected," said Rocco Mazza, communications coordinator for Bergen County Department of Human Services. That's the program directly run by the county, but there are others operating in the county – like Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels – that might feel the impact of such cuts, Alicia D'Alessandro, c…
Beetles Are Coming For Your Ash Trees, Wyckoff Beetles Are Coming For Your Ash Trees, Wyckoff
Beetles Are Coming For Your Ash Trees, Wyckoff WYCKOFF, N.J. -- A non-native beetle could kill 99 percent of New Jersey's ash trees in the next few years, and Bergen County is hosting a seminar in Wyckoff Friday to help homeowners, businesses and municipalities get educated and explore their options.   The free session will teach people how to identify the emerald ash borer and what they can do about it.  "We're here to save trees and help people overcome this infestation -- and be realistic, in the economics," said Paul Kurtz, an entomologist at the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. He will be one of the speakers at the …
$140M Justice Center Opens On Historic Hackensack Site $140M Justice Center Opens On Historic Hackensack Site
$140M Justice Center Opens On Historic Hackensack Site HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The new $140 million Bergen County Justice Center has opened its doors in Hackensack.  Sitting on a historic site, the six-floor, 130,000-square-foot facility is the centerpiece of a six-year plan to modernize and upgrade the county's justice center complex. Hackensack-based RSC Architects designed the building. "Two Bergen County Plaza is a tremendous new addition to the county's government complex and a prudent investment of public funds," said Bergen County Administrator Julien Neals.  It not only brings a unique, traditional design created by RSC Architec…
Lillian Rose Camillia Scimeca, 83, Former Lodi Resident Lillian Rose Camillia Scimeca, 83, Former Lodi Resident
Lillian Rose Camillia Scimeca, 83, Former Lodi Resident LODI, N.J. -- Lillian Rose Camillia (Swentzell) Scimeca, formerly of Lodi, died on Friday, March 10. She was 83. Born in East Paterson, "She was a devout Catholic, talented artist and singer, and an avid gardener," information from the funeral home noted. Scimeca was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Lodi and St. John's Church in Marshall’s Creek, where she served in many capacities. She was also a member and at one time president of the Elks Women Auxiliary of Hasbrouck Heights.  She served in the Bergen County Girl Scouts as a leader and various district positions. She also so…
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