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Parsippany Promotes Two Officers
PARSIPPANY— Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps promoted two officers at Parsippany Municipal Building on Tuesday, June 9. Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio administered the oath of office to both officers.
Lieutenant John Wieners III received a promotion to the rank of Captain
Captain Wieners, 39, and a native resident of Parsippany-Troy Hills.
He is a 1993 graduate of Parsippany High School and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 1997 from the Mansfield University in Pennsylvania.
Captain Wieners was a Police Explorer for the Parsippany Police Department in 1990 before being hired as a Dispatcher in 1997.
He was hired as a Police Officer in 2000. He has served his assignments in both the Patrol Division and Investigative Division.
He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in March, 2006 and Lieutenant in September, 2011. Captain Wieners received a Life Saving Medal, two Exceptional Duty Awards, and two Unit Citations from the Parsippany Police Department. He also received a Valor Award from the Morris County 200 Club and NJ State PBA.
Captain Wieners also volunteers with the Lake Hiawatha Fire District 4. He is married to Irene and his father is a retired Detective from the Parsippany Police Department.
Officer James Auriemma was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Sergeant Auriemma, 48, began his law enforcement career with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office in 1998.
He was hired as a Patrol Officer by the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department in 2000 after graduating the Morris County Public Safety Academy ‘s 56th class for Basic Police Officers.
Sgt. Auriemma was assigned to the Patrol Division before being transferred to the Traffic Section in 2006.
He is a Crash Investigator and Radar Instructor for the department. He also serves on the department’s Tactical Rifle Team and Honor Guard and is the supervisor for the Township’s Crossing Guards. Sergeant Auriemma also received a Life Saving Award and Exceptional Duty Award during his time at the Parsippany Police Department.
“It is truly an honor to celebrate the exceptional service John (Jay) Wieners and Jim Auriemma continuously provide to our community. Jay and Jim’s tireless work ethic is unparalleled and sets a true model for all law enforcement in New Jersey and throughout the country. Our township is so grateful to Jay, Jim and all our police officers who risk their lives every day to protect us from harm,” said Councilman Louis Valori.
Police Officer Jesse Hughes sworn in
PARSIPPANY — Police Officer Jesse Hughes graduated from the 84th class of the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy. Officer Hughes will begin training immediately with the Patrol Division.
Hughes, 25, is a former Marine who had been assigned to the Ninth Engineer Support Battalion in Cherry Point, North Carolina and Okinawa, Japan.
He is a graduate of High Point High School in Wantage and Sussex County Community College where he obtained an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. He is an active volunteer with soup kitchens at the Manna House in Newton and Harvest House in Sussex.
Community members participate in BAPS Blood donation drive
PARSIPPANY — The spirit of giving takes many forms and should pervade all year round. This was a common sentiment as individuals gathered at the BAPS Charities Blood Donation Drive on Sunday, May 31.
A staggering rise in the number of individuals requiring blood and an existing shortage of it coupled with recent natural calamities has escalated the need for donors now more than ever before. According to the American Red Cross, currently only 3 out of every 100 people in America donate blood but this falls short of the more than 38,000 donations that are needed daily.
Recognizing this need, BAPS Charities organized its 7th annual blood drive with this year’s drive in partnership with the Red cross and other blood banks nationwide. Often commended as the “gift of life,” blood donation is a great way for individuals to give back to their communities. BAPS Charities sincerely believes in this cause and actively organizes blood donation drives for the benefit of one and all. Just one unit of blood can save up to three lives!
At the blood drive held in Parsippany, over 30 donated nearly 27 pints of blood and gained satisfaction of possibly saving someone’s life.
“You have to donate. If you don’t think of it as helping someone, think of it as ensuring a future supply for you and your loved ones. What if you were to need blood tomorrow? Wouldn’t you be thankful that someone had donated theirs?” Dr. Hiren Makwana, a long time blood donor from the area said. “BAPS Charities is doing a tremendous service by organizing these drives and encouraging people to donate.”
Many like Dr. Hiren Makwana at BAPS Charities consider blood donation their duty rather than an optional choice.
“The fate between life and death of millions in the U.S. depends upon blood availability, and if BAPS Charities can inspire even one more individual to donate blood then these drives can be considered an incredible success,” said Tejas Patel, a BAPS Charities spokesperson.
In the last 5 years BAPS Charities Blood Drives were organized at 113 centers collecting over 5000 pints of blood helping to save up to 15000 lives. This year too, BAPS Charities will continue their commitment to helping save lives by organizing blood drives across the nation.
BAPS Charities has treated over 2 million patients worldwide. Through various activities such as, health fairs, bone marrow and blood drives, nationwide walkathons, and disaster relief operations, BAPS Charities sincerely serves the world by caring for individuals, families, and communities.
About BAPS Charities
BAPS Charities is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit international charity organization committed to sincerely serving the world by caring for individuals, families, and communities. It is affiliated with BAPS as an independent charity and social services arm. The 55,000 BAPS volunteers networked in over 3,300 centers around the world provide over 12 million volunteer-hours of service annually.
Among social service charities, BAPS Charities is a well-respected and trusted name. It has amassed over 50 years of firsthand experience in initiating, managing, and sustaining 160 humanitarian operations throughout the world in such diverse fields as: medical services, environmental services, community services, tribal services, and disaster relief services.
For additional information on BAPS Charities and its international and local philanthropic activities, click here.
Anna Rose Detaranto passed away
PARSIPPANY — Anna Rose Detaranto, 86, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 4, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida, following a long battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
Born and raised in Boonton, she had been a resident of Parsippany for over 55 years, living briefly in Cedar Knolls, followed by 6 years in Denville at Franciscan Oaks retirement community.
Anna had relocated to the Desoto Palms Assisted Living Community in Sarasota, Florida in March.
Born on September 4, 1928, the daughter of Salvatore and Stefanina (Perrotta) Cerbo, sister of the late Filomena Cerbo, the late Rocco A. Cerbo, and Nicolas J. Cerbo,.
Anna married Joseph R. Detaranto, Jr. of Morristown on June 5, 1948.
Loving mother of five, and devoted wife of 60 years, Anna was predeceased by Joseph on May 6, 2009.
Survivors include brother, Nicolas Cerbo of Parsippany; five children, Joe Detaranto of Rockaway, Nina Martinelli of Sarasota, FL, Frank Detaranto (Peggy) of Sterling, VA, Mary Rose Younghouse, and Stephanie Eckert; nine grandchildren, Steve and Mark Younghouse, Nicole, Laura and Dan Martinelli, Tina and Michael Detaranto, Kevin and Julia Eckert; four great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Evelyn, Liliana and Giada Younghouse; and Maureen Detaranto and Frank Martinelli, her “forever” daughter-in-law and son-in law.
Anna was a graduate of Boonton High School and attended The College of St. Elizabeth. A dedicated homemaker, she was also active in the PTA and Golden Age Society. Anna worked part-time in her family’s business and enjoyed her volunteer time at Cheshire House in Madison. Her warm and loving nature earned her the name “mom” from many of her children’s friends. Her natural, subtle sense of humor was appreciated by all who knew her.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, June 12, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at S.J. Priola Parsippany Funeral Service, 60 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 13, 9:00 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church Church. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Boonton.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Click here to make a donation).