PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Dispatchers received a 911 call at 3:40 a.m. on February 11 reporting there is a bomb at the Holiday Inn located at 707 Route 46.
Multiple Patrol Officers responded to the location, along with Morris County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Units. A check of the area was completed and no suspicious items or bombs were found.
After a brief investigation Det. M. Czajka was able to identify who the caller was after receiving assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
On March 22 Det. M. Czajka charged George Castellon, 26, Parsippany, with False Public Alarm. He was issued a Summons and advised of his court date.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
MORRIS COUNTY — Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen announced his re-election campaign on Sunday, April 3.
The Harding resident and popular Republican congressman, representing 28 Morris County municipalities, officially announced his re-election campaign, saying he filed his nominating petitions last week with the New Jersey Secretary of State.
“My approach to public service is straightforward: I fight every day for New Jersey families, small businesses, veterans and seniors and work to change the way business is done in Washington,” Frelinghuysen wrote in his announcement statement.
Frelinghuysen’s Republican-heavy 11th District also includes portions of Essex, Passaic and Sussex counties.
“I am humbled to have received the trust and support of the residents of the fifty-four great municipalities,” wrote Frelinghuysen, who turns 70 on April 29.
PARSIPPANY — Volunteers from the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage will work at the Furnishing Solutions, 2960 Route 10 West, Powder Mill West Shopping Center, as part of the statewide Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares Day event on Thursday, April 14.
Furnishing Solutions is a large facility of 18,000 square feet that sells furniture, clothing and gift items with proceeds directly benefiting Homeless Solutions of Morris County.
Volunteers will be cleaning furniture, organizing clothing and dusting.
About 50 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage real estate offices in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., are giving back to local communities through charitable efforts on April 14-16 as part of the fourth annual Cares Day event.
PARSIPPANY — Recently parents, students, teachers and supporters of Parsippany High School Bands dined at Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10 West. PHS Bands participated in a “Dine to Donate” program offered by Kafe Mozart, where 10% of the proceeds were donated back to the organization.
The special crepe made for Band Director Greg Dalakian
“Dine to Donate” is a fun and easy way for Kafe Mozart to assist in raising funds for a cause or organization of your choice. They provide the restaurant, staff, and a Dine to Donate flyer to ensure the “Dine to Donate” event is an absolute success. When friends and family turn in the organization’s “Dine to Donate” event flyer on the day of the event, 10% of their purchase will be donated directly back to the organization.
Kafe Mozart opened in February serving Savory Crepes, Sweet Crepes, Panini’s, Homemade Soups, Entrees, Sandwiches and Burgers as well as a complete Espresso Bar.
For more information on Dine to Donate, click here.
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Morris County Sheriff Candidate John Sierchio held a kick-off reception on Monday, April 4. The event attended by over 300 supporters was held at Zeris Inn, Mountain Lakes.
Paul Carifi, Jr., introducing the digitionaries
The room was filled with supporters
Candidate John Sierchio addressing his supporters
Peter King, Esq., Lou Valori and Roman Hirniak being introduced by Edward Rochford
Edward Rochford
Edward Rochford hugs Paul Carifi, Jr.,
Roman Hirniak with Mayor James Barberio
Attending and supporting Sierchio was Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Council President Lou Valori, Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., current Sheriff Edward Rochford and a few dozen other local dignitaries.
Paul Carifi, Jr., said “It was an honor and a privilege to be a part of a great kick-off event. There were many people showing their support for John.”
“With 24 years of experience as Sheriff, I know exactly what it takes to protect the safety of Morris County residents and the wallets of taxpayers,” said Sheriff Edward Rochford. “I also know this: there is no one better qualified than John Sierchio to fight for the families, seniors, and taxpayers of Morris County as our next Sheriff, and that’s why I’m proud to endorse his candidacy.”
“Through our law enforcement backgrounds, John Sierchio and I met a number of years ago and have maintained a friendship ever since. Naturally, I’m going to be supportive of a friend, stated Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Louis Valori.
Sierchio has 27 years experience in law enforcement, serving in the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, the Essex County Police Department, and in the Bloomfield Police Department. Sierchio also served as Chairman of the state’s Police and Fireman’s Retirement System, where the Star-Ledger called him a “crusader” for saving millions of taxpayer dollars by exposing fraudulent pension claims.
Sierchio pledged to only accept the minimum Sheriff’s salary.
“In my first three years as Sheriff, my plan will save Morris County taxpayers $141,000, while Mr. Gannon’s plan will save $0,” said Sierchio, whose candidacy has been endorsed by retiring Morris County Sheriff Ed Rochford. “As the fiscal conservative in this campaign, I’m calling upon Mr. Gannon to join me in putting tax dollars back into the hands of our county’s residents by pledging to accept only the minimum Sheriff’s salary.”
Rockaway Township Councilman Mike Puzio, Council President Stephen Antonelli, Councilman Frank Berman, Councilman Jack Quinn and Councilman Don Reddin
Republican candidate Jim Gannon retired in 2008 as a Member of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) from his 25-years of service as a Boonton and Boonton Township Police Officer, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, with an annual pension of $78,160, will file paperwork with the State of New Jersey to freeze that pension and collect only his salary as Morris County Sheriff if successful in the June primary and then elected to a full-term in November.
John Sierchio has a plan that will result in actual savings for taxpayers. Sierchio called upon fellow candidate James Gannon to sign on to his plan and join him in pledging to accept only the minimum Sheriff’s salary required by law.
Fred Beaver, who served as Director of State Pensions and Benefits for eight years, agreed with Sierchio’s assertion that only his plan would save taxpayer dollars: “Fred Beaver, a past director of the state Division of Pension and Benefits, agreed with Sierchio that a candidate’s freezing of a pension would result in no savings to taxpayers because his pension already has been funded, with contributions no longer being given by the governmental employer.”
John is married with four children and lives in Boonton Township, where he has served as a Member of the Board of Education since 2008. He served five years as Chairman of the state’s Police and Fireman’s Retirement System and twelve years total on its Board of Trustees. Sierchio was appointed by Governor Chris Christie to serve as a Member of the Governor’s Transition Team in 2009, where John served as a member of the Law and Public Safety Subcommittee. John is a member of many organizations, including the New Jersey State PBA, the Italian American Police Society, and a Life Member of the National Rife Association.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany United Methodist Church is pleased to be hosting a Canticles performance on Sunday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. Presented by the nonprofit Triad Arts Ensemble, this music ministry directly benefits three New Jersey organizations that support those impacted by HIV/AIDS and in memory of those lost to the disease. The concerts also raise awareness, dispel ignorance and help to shine God’s love through the compassion, talents and financial gifts of those attending and performing.
The Canticles concerts benefit the following charities that are concerned with the quality of life for persons living with HIV/AIDS and the remembrance of lives lost: New Jersey AIDS Services based in Morristown, the NAMES Project of Northern New Jersey, which supports the AIDS Memorial Quilt; and the AIDS Resource Foundation for Children in Newark.
Tickets are $15.00 for general admission, $12.00 for students and seniors, $25.00 for a contributor ticket and $60.00 for a Program Sponsor (which includes two tickets and a one-line message in the program). You can purchase tickets online at www.CanticlesforLife.org, in person through the church office, by mailing the completed flyer/order form, or at the door the evening of the concert. Pick up a flyer/order form, visit the Canticles web site or call (973) 763-5481 for further information. All ticket proceeds directly benefit the three charities.
The Canticles for Life AIDS Benefit Concerts began in the spring of 1997 and have been held almost annually since then. Over $124,000 has been raised for the New Jersey AIDS charities, and the concerts have featured numerous local performers and dozens of pieces by New Jersey composers.
Parsippany United Methodist Church is located at 903 South Beverwyck Road, and can be reached by calling (973) 887-4657.
PARSIPPANY — New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the long-term temporary closure of the Route 46 westbound ramp to I-80 westbound, for the start of a ramp reconstruction project in Morris County.
The bridge closed at 10:00 p.m. this evening, until the fall of 2016, NJDOT’s contractor, Ritacco Construction Co., Inc., is scheduled to temporarily close the Route 46 westbound ramp to I-80 westbound in Parsippany to allow for the demolition and reconstruction of the bridge deck and to perform structural improvements on the ramp. Traffic will be directed to use the following long-term detour.
Detour from I-46 westbound:
Motorists are directed to make a right onto Route 202 northbound / Parsippany Boulevard Turn right at the Waterview Boulevard traffic light onto I-287 southbound
From I-287 southbound, bear right onto I-80 westbound
The $1.4 million federally-funded Route 46 westbound ramp to I-80 westbound reconstruction project, will demolish and reconstruct the existing bridge deck and make repairs to the concrete abutments and piers on the ramp. The bridge reconstruction project is designed to be completed in stages. Motorists traveling on Route 46 eastbound will experience lane closures in the vicinity underneath the bridge. NJDOT has coordinated with local officials throughout the design process. The bridge reconstruction project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2016.
Variable message signs are being utilized throughout the project limits to provide advance notification to motorists of all traffic pattern changes associated with the interchange improvements project. Throughout the project, NJDOT will provide information before upcoming road closures.
The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow us on Twitter @NJDOT_info.
PARSIPPANY — Four Brooklawn Middle School students, Jake Hockwitt, Kinjal Potdar, David Edmiston and Joe Wentworth was notified by the National Geographic Society they are semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2016 New Jersey National Geographic State Bee.
This is the second level of the National Geographic Bee competition, which is now in its 28th year. School Bees were held in schools with fourth- through eighth-grade students throughout the state to determine each school champion. School champions then took an online qualifying test. The National Geographic Society has invited up to 100 of the top-scoring students in each of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Department of Defense Dependents Schools and U.S. territories to compete in the state Bees.
Each state champion will receive $100, the National Geographic book “The National Parks: An Illustrated History” and a medal, and will journey to Washington, D.C., to represent their state in the National Geographic Bee Championship at National Geographic Society headquarters, May 22-25. The national champion will receive a $50,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society. The national champion will also travel (along with one parent or guardian), all expenses paid, on a Lindblad expedition to Southeast Alaska aboard National Geographic Sea Lion, including Glacier Bay National Park, in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. Travel for the trip is provided by Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic. Visit www.natgeobee.org for more information on the National Geographic Bee.
The 2016 National Geographic Bee Championship final round, moderated for the first time by journalist and humorist Mo Rocca, will air on the National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo WILD on Friday, May 27, at 8:00 p.m. and later on public television stations. Check local television listings for air date and time in your area.
PARSIPPANY — On May 15, John Manzi will be running in the Wild Half Marathon in Wildwood to raise funds to cover rising medical expenses for his godson, Noah Lorencovitz and his family during a very difficult time.
On Thursday morning March 3, what started as a normal school day for the 13 year old suddenly turned tragic. During gym class at Central Middle School, Noah excused himself to the locker room. While in there, his heart went into an arrhythmia which ultimately led to cardiac arrest. An student found him unresponsive and contacted his teacher who immediately began CPR. The school nurse and EMTs were summoned to help and administer an AED to get his heart started again. He was rushed to nearby Morristown Medical Center. While the staff provided great care and support to stabilize Noah, they didn’t have the full capability to care for a patient in such a dire situation. Noah was transferred to Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital at Columbia Presbyterian in NYC and was in the cardiac intensive care (ICU) for almost three weeks.
During his time in the ICU, the medical staff managed and stabilized his organs to prevent further damage from the initial shock from the event. They helped his body recover and during treatment, discovered an extra nerve on his heart which led to his rapid heartbeat or arrhythmia. The doctors conducted a successful ablation procedure on Noah and shortly thereafter he left the ICU. However his fight is not over. The next major hurdle is recovering from the trauma that was caused to Noah’s brain during the cardiac event. The family remains hopeful and would like to get him to the next phase of his treatment which will be at Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick. It is expected to be a long road of rehabilitation ahead. Everyone is hopeful that Noah will recover from the trauma so we can hear his voice and see that infectious smile!
John Manzi said “My heart aches to see Tim and Jennifer, Noah’s parents, suffering like they are (Tim has been my best friend since the 3rd grade). But, I am so proud of how they continue to navigate through this very difficult situation and take it one day at a time. I am a firm believer that people “get what they can handle” and those dealt with very difficult situations are the special ones chosen from God because he knows they will shine. While this is probably one of the most difficult circumstances that one could imagine, I truly believe that the strength of both their marriage and parenting skills will enable them to get through this. Although the road of their family journey through life will change, I am certain that the new road will bring them joy and happiness. I definitely will continue to be a passenger right next to them as they continue down that road.”
On May 15, my “Race 4 Noah” in the Wild Half Marathon in Wildwood will be to raise funds for Noah’s ongoing medical & rehabilitation expenses. Prior to Noah’s accident, he was your everyday 13 old boy that loved to play baseball and basketball. He wore #4 on his jersey in his last baseball and basketball seasons. To help support Lorencovitz’s ensure that Noah continues to get the best treatment possible, I am running this half marathon with a goal to raise $13,100; $1,000 for each mile I run for a total of 13.1 miles. As I train for this event, I will challenge my own stamina and endurance, but I know it is nothing compared to what the Lorencovitz family will be battling each day as they adjust to their new normal. Please join me and help support this cause. Any dollar amount you can donate will be another stride to help me reach my goal. Together, we can help get Noah back on his feet one day wearing that #4 again on the basketball court, said Manzi.
If you can’t make a donation at this point, help him reach his goal by sharing this acticle on Facebook and Twitter! Even better, send an email to friends you think might be interested in contributing and include a link to this article.
BUTLER — On March 31, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office was informed by the Butler Police Department of an officer-involved shooting occurring in their town and involving a member of their department.
At this time, the Prosecutor’s Office can confirm that an incident occurred leading to a Butler police officer discharging his weapon.
The investigation into this matter is ongoing, and there is no current threat to the community.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office continues to investigate this matter, with assistance from the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section, and in consultation with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General.
Due to the ongoing nature of this investigation, no additional information will be released at this time.
PARSIPPANY — The New Jersey Department of Transportation today announced it will start work in April on a major bridge demolition and reconstruction project that will close the Route 80 westbound entrance ramp from Route 46, near Edwards Road.
According to the state DOT, this work will require the full closure of the Route 46 westbound ramp to Route 80 westbound local lanes from April 4 through August 31. The DOT anticipates potential traffic impacts along Route 46 westbound during this time period.
The ramp in question leads from Route 46 westbound, just past the Edwards Road traffic light and a short distance prior to the traffic light at the Arlington Plaza shopping center.
During Stage 1 of construction, the lanes along Route 46 Eastbound will be reconfigured to provide a work zone along the right shoulder. Three through-lanes will be maintained during this duration. Bridge deck demolition, the construction of a new bridge slab, and repairs to the existing concrete abutments and piers will be conducted during this phase.
During Stage 2 of the construction, the lanes along Route 46 Eastbound that pass under the bridge will be reconfigured to provide a work zone along the left shoulder of Route 46 Eastbound. Three through-lanes will be maintained during this duration. Repairs to the existing concrete abutments and piers will be conducted during this phase.
Short-term night-time lane closures will be needed to complete the cleaning and painting of the existing steel beams which are to remain. Lane closures will be limited to hours between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Monday through Thursdays and Sundays; between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Fridays; and between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays.
There will posted detours during the project.
The overall project improvements involve the bridge deck to be replaced within the limits of the existing bridge (no widening or expansion will be performed); repairs to the existing substructure units; repairs to the existing steel superstructure; lighting improvements; installation of new guide rail; and minimal approach roadway work will be performed. There are no impacts to right of way, access, or environmental resources anticipated.
Overall completion of this project is anticipated to be in late November 2016.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Police Department’s Communication Center received a phone call reporting an erratic driver in a red Ford Focus at Manor Lane and Route 10 West, at 11:46 p.m. on March 28.
Upon arrival of responding Patrol Officers they located a red 2015 Ford Focus on Manor Lane just off of Route 10 West and initiated a traffic stop. The driver, Peter Lewis, 58, Ocean City, Maryland, attempted to flee the area, but was unable to do so because his vehicle was disabled from damage sustained from a motor vehicle crash.
Picture of a stop sign the driver crashed into and left the scene
The Ford Focus was leaking chemicals on the road
The rear tire of the vehicle was flat
The windshield was cracked
Right Front Tire was flat
Patrol Officer G. Lowe conducted the crash investigation and determined that Mr. Lewis initially crashed into the curb and a stop sign located at the entrance to 2350 Route 10 West and continued driving west to the area of Manor Lane and Route 10 West.
After a brief investigation, Patrol Officer L. Nicos placed Mr. Lewis under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters for processing. Mr. Lewis was also found to be in possession of suspected cocaine and drug paraphernalia. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Controlled and Dangerous Substance in the Third Degree. His bail was set at $2,500 with no 10% option at which time he was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his court date.
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Condemning the deadly events that took place in Brussels, Belgium last week, local religious leaders will be joined by Morris County officials to discuss anti-terrorism and anti-extremism positions at the Villa at Mountain Lakes on Wednesday, March 30.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will hold the event, titled United Against Extremism, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will be joined Mayor James Barberio and mayors from Basking Ridge and Saddle Brook, along with officials from Morris County and Homeland Security Operations Chief Walter Pullen, as well as Imam Azher Haneef, Vice President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
“The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community categorically condemns all terrorist attacks, including the recent assault in Brussels, Belgium,” the group said in a statement. “As a counter narrative to extremist ideology, the True Islam and the Extremists campaign dispelling myths and misconceptions about Islam will be discussed to unite in the fight against extremist ideologies.”
The event is free and open to the public. The Villa is located at 90 Route 46, Mountain Lakes.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Community Center will be starring Matt Damon on Friday, April 1 at 1:00 p.m. in room B room. The movie is free.
“The Martian” is about the survival of an astronaut stranded on Mars, and the daring rescue attempt by NASA. The movie is a fantasy science fiction film which runs for two hours and 24 minutes.
When astronauts blast off from the planet Mars, they leave behind Mark Watney (Matt Damon), presumed dead after a fierce storm. With only a meager amount of supplies, the stranded visitor must utilize his wits and spirit to find a way to survive on the hostile planet. Meanwhile, back on Earth, members of NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring him home, while his crew mates hatch their own plan for a daring rescue mission.
The movie was first released on October 2, 2015 and is directed by Ridley Scott and made over $600 million in the box office. It won Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and was nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture.
The Community Center is located at 1130 Knoll Road.
PARSIPPANY — Heidi Cruz’s trip to New Jersey is being pushed back, the chair of her husband’s New Jersey campaign said Monday. Heidi Cruz, the wife of Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, was scheduled to campaign for her husband in the Garden State the next two days, appearing at a fundraiser in Parsippany on Tuesday night,…
PARSIPPANY — Vanessa Brown, who was acquitted Thursday on all criminal charges in the 2012 crash that killed East Hanover community activist Ralph Politi, Jr., was found guilty Monday of driving while intoxicated. Brown, 35, Parsippany, was found not guilty of first-degree aggravated manslaughter and second-degree vehicle homicide charges in the death of Politi. She…
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Drama Club will be opening its production of “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” this Thursday, March 31 at Parsippany High School. There will also be performances on Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2. All shows start at 7:00 p.m.
The musical is the 2013 Tony Award winning Broadway revival of the 1957 TV Special of the same name, featuring the music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Rediscover classic songs including “In My Own Little Corner”, “Impossible/It’s Possible”, and “Ten Minutes Ago” in this re-imagining of the classic Cinderella tale. A spectacle of emotion, ballroom dancing, and theater magic, this family-friendly musical about finding your true self and the power of kindness is a must see for children and adults alike.
Leading Cast: Ella: Talia Wynzel; Madame: Carly Pasquale; Gabrielle: Lyla Evans; Charlotte: Brianna Cooper; Marie: Anya Kosachevich; Prince Topher: Brendan Laux;
Jean-Michel: Jahmil Roland; Sebastian: Bobby Wilson and Lord Pinkleton: Noel Chambers.
Admission is $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for children, students and seniors, and free for Parsippany students with a valid ID.
There is an opportunity for young children to participate in a “tea-time” and meet-and-greet with the cast on the afternoon of the Saturday show for $10.00 per child. This special opportunity includes reserved seats for the Saturday night show and a backstage tour. Anyone interested should visit the Facebook event page by clicking here for an RSVP form.
PARSIPPANY — A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, March 29. The facility will serve as a hub for the company’s developers, designers, and other technology professionals to collaborate, innovate, and maintain current applications. The facility will serve as a new location for software developers, designers and other technology professionals – previously based in Paramus – to collaborate and develop innovative technology solutions that serve our customers, improve operational efficiencies, drive growth and run UPS’s global network.
Groundbreaking ceremony at the new UPS Technology Development Center
Groundbreaking ceremony at the new UPS Technology Development Center
Groundbreaking ceremony at the new UPS Technology Development Center held in March 2016
Parsippany is already home to a gigantic UPS warehouse and customer center at 799 Jefferson Road.
Gov. Chris Christie spoke about employment at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new UPS facility
UPS officials, Governor Chris Christie and Mayor James Barberio attended ground-breaking ceremony on a new facility for its information technology professionals. The new 200,000 square-foot building will be constructed in the Morris Corporate Center, off Cherry Hill Road. Governor Chris Christie spoke about employment at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new UPS facility.
“UPS is known for its innovation, whether that means helping customers succeed with transportation and supply chain management solutions or giving consumers real-time visibility to their package at every step of the delivery cycle,” said Dave Barnes, UPS chief information officer. “This new facility will provide a collaborative setting for the creative team developing the UPS technology of tomorrow.”
“We are proud UPS will be developing this state-of-the-art technology facility in New Jersey further demonstrating a firm commitment and faith in the state as a place to live, work and do business,” said Governor Chris Christie. “UPS is another example of the economic growth and innovation that is continuing throughout our state. It’s the success of companies like these in the private sector – not the government – that will grow our economy and create jobs.”
The new building will belocated at 10 Upper Pond Road will sit on 20 acres. In demonstration of UPS’s commitment to sustainability and the environment, the facility was designed by HLW International to be LEED certified.
The four-story office space, expected to open in mid-2017, is designed to promote collaboration, communication, efficiency and learning in a work environment that fosters creativity and problem solving. The building will also feature a full-service cafeteria, indoor fitness center and campus hiking trail.
UPS corporate headquarters are located in Atlanta, Georgia. There are more than 15,000 employees based in New Jersey.
PARSIPPANY — Ashley Nicole Cistaro passed away on Sunday, March 27 at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston.
Ashley was born in Livingston and has lived in Parsippany for the past nine years. She was a third grade student at Troy Hills Elementary School. Ashley was a member of Saint Ann R.C. Church. Ashley’s curly hair, freckles, scrunchy smile and bubbly personality was a ray of sunshine to everyone she knew.
Survivors include her parents, Joseph A. and Christina N. (nee-Gaudenzi); her sister, Ella Josephine; her Paternal grandparents, Peter and Mary Ann Cistaro; her maternal grandparents, Dennis and Phyllis Gaudenzi; and her Maternal Great-Grandmother, Bernadette De Santis; Ashley is also survived by her many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, many cherished friends and her fur babies Charlie and Huey.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Liturgy of Christian Burial to be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 31 at Saint Ann R.C. Church, 781 Smith Road. Interment is at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover.
Visiting hours are on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road.
In Lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey, 1347 Perrineville Road, Monroe Township, New Jersey 08831 or Autism Speaks 5455 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2250 Los Angeles, CA 90036.
