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Remembering the Men Who Paid For Our Freedom. Nutley, New Jersey.
6.06.2012
Nutley creates Veterans Bureau
6.01.2012
Nutley - June Casualties
June 6, 1918 - George Connolly
June 6, 1944 - William Pearson
June 7, 1944 - Donald Wood
June 8, 1944 - Lee White
June 8, 1944 - Stanley Szczyrek
June 8, 1942 - Herbert Maxwell
June 9, 1944 - Ronald McCormack
June 11, 1918 - Julius Bruskin
June 12, 1958 - Frank Jannarone
June 23, 1944 - Theodore Cassera
June 24, 1944 - Howard Lemperle
June 6, 1944 - William Pearson
June 7, 1944 - Donald Wood
June 8, 1944 - Lee White
June 8, 1944 - Stanley Szczyrek
June 8, 1942 - Herbert Maxwell
June 9, 1944 - Ronald McCormack
June 11, 1918 - Julius Bruskin
June 12, 1958 - Frank Jannarone
June 23, 1944 - Theodore Cassera
June 24, 1944 - Howard Lemperle
5.24.2012
Memorial Day schedule Monday May 28, 2012
Mayor Alphonse Petracco, the Board of Commissioners, and the Veterans Council announce the schedule for the 93rd Annual Memorial Day Parade to take place on Monday, May 28, 2012 at 11 am. After a brief opening ceremony in the Oval, the parade will step off onto Chestnut Street, up to Passaic Avenue, across Passaic to Centre Street, Centre Street to Franklin Avenue, where it will continue past the reviewing stand located on the steps of John Walker Middle School.
Mayor Petracco says, “I encourage everyone to take some time on this Memorial Day holiday to pause and remember our fallen heroes, and the sacrifices they made to keep our country “the land of the free” as assembled by our forefathers. The price of that freedom has never, and nor will it ever, be free. Our brave soldiers and their families pay the ultimate price, but will forever be remembered as the backbone of what makes our great country the “home of the brave.”
Prior to the parade, visits will be made to the various memorials located throughout the Township. The schedule is as follows.
MEMORIAL DAY – MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012
PROGRAM FOR THE HONOR GUARD SQUAD/GUN SALUTE
7:30 AM Assemble at the American Legion Post, Franklin Ave.
8:00 AM Services at Post 70 – American Legion
8:15 AM Services at the Amvets, 85 Park Avenue
8:25 AM Services at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Washington Ave.
8:40 AM Services at the Methodist Cemetery – Park Ave/Passaic Ave.
8:50 AM American Legion Services at the WWI Boulder, Vreeland Ave.
9:00 AM Services at the Cemetery, Franklin Reformed Church, Church St.
9:30 AM Services at the All Wars Memorial (Memorial Park), Chestnut St.
9:40 AM Catholic War Veterans at the Korean Conflict Boulder Township Hall
9:55 AM Veterans Council Services at Vietnam Memorial - Township Hall
10:05 AM Peace Time Memorial Dedication – Vincent Place
10:10 AM Amvets Services at WWII Memorial – Vincent Place
10:20 AM Civil War Memorial - Nutley High School/Franklin Ave.
10:30 AM Daughters of the American Revolution Services at D A R Boulder - Nutley High School
10:40 AM Fireman’s Memorial at the Chestnut Street Firehouse
10:45 AM Report to Park Oval for Community Memorial Services by the Veterans Council
If you have any questions regarding the Memorial Day schedule,
call Mayor Petracco’s office at 973-284-4929.
Mayor Petracco says, “I encourage everyone to take some time on this Memorial Day holiday to pause and remember our fallen heroes, and the sacrifices they made to keep our country “the land of the free” as assembled by our forefathers. The price of that freedom has never, and nor will it ever, be free. Our brave soldiers and their families pay the ultimate price, but will forever be remembered as the backbone of what makes our great country the “home of the brave.”
Prior to the parade, visits will be made to the various memorials located throughout the Township. The schedule is as follows.
MEMORIAL DAY – MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012
PROGRAM FOR THE HONOR GUARD SQUAD/GUN SALUTE
7:30 AM Assemble at the American Legion Post, Franklin Ave.
8:00 AM Services at Post 70 – American Legion
8:15 AM Services at the Amvets, 85 Park Avenue
8:25 AM Services at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Washington Ave.
8:40 AM Services at the Methodist Cemetery – Park Ave/Passaic Ave.
8:50 AM American Legion Services at the WWI Boulder, Vreeland Ave.
9:00 AM Services at the Cemetery, Franklin Reformed Church, Church St.
9:30 AM Services at the All Wars Memorial (Memorial Park), Chestnut St.
9:40 AM Catholic War Veterans at the Korean Conflict Boulder Township Hall
9:55 AM Veterans Council Services at Vietnam Memorial - Township Hall
10:05 AM Peace Time Memorial Dedication – Vincent Place
10:10 AM Amvets Services at WWII Memorial – Vincent Place
10:20 AM Civil War Memorial - Nutley High School/Franklin Ave.
10:30 AM Daughters of the American Revolution Services at D A R Boulder - Nutley High School
10:40 AM Fireman’s Memorial at the Chestnut Street Firehouse
10:45 AM Report to Park Oval for Community Memorial Services by the Veterans Council
If you have any questions regarding the Memorial Day schedule,
call Mayor Petracco’s office at 973-284-4929.
5.17.2012
Sgt. John Donaldson, KIA, May 17, 1862
Sgt. John Donaldson, KIA, May 17, 1862
From Nutley (Franklin), then part of Belleville, Sgt. John Donaldson died May 17, 1862, in the first pitched battle of the Peninsula Campaign, known as the Battle of Williamsburg, Va., and the battle of Fort Magruder.
Byron Lawton was killed in action September 14, 1862, in the Battle of South Mountain, or the Battle of Burkittsville in Central Maryland during the Maryland Campaign.
James H. Cunningham was killed in action on May 3, 1863, in the Second Battle of Fredericksburg, also known as the Second Battle of Marye’s Heights.
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From Nutley (Franklin), then part of Belleville, Sgt. John Donaldson died May 17, 1862, in the first pitched battle of the Peninsula Campaign, known as the Battle of Williamsburg, Va., and the battle of Fort Magruder.
Byron Lawton was killed in action September 14, 1862, in the Battle of South Mountain, or the Battle of Burkittsville in Central Maryland during the Maryland Campaign.
James H. Cunningham was killed in action on May 3, 1863, in the Second Battle of Fredericksburg, also known as the Second Battle of Marye’s Heights.
Copyright © 2007-2012 by Anthony Buccino, all rights reserved. Photos and content may not be used for commercial purposes without written permission.
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About the author: Anthony Buccino has written several collections about life and growing up in and around Nutley, New Jersey. He also created Old Nugtley, a web site of local history. His latest book is Belleville and Nutley in the Civil War – a Brief History, paperback or ebook.
For more information, http://www.anthonybuccino.com/
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5.03.2012
James H. Cunningham, KIA, May 3, 1863
James H. Cunningham, KIA, May 3, 1863
From Nutley (Franklin), then part of Belleville, James H. Cunningham was killed in action on May 3, 1863, in the Second Battle of Fredericksburg, also known as the Second Battle of Marye’s Heights.
Sgt. John Donaldson died May 17, 1862, in the first pitched battle of the Peninsula Campaign, known as the Battle of Williamsburg, Va., and the battle of Fort Magruder.
Byron Lawton was killed in action September 14, 1862, in the Battle of South Mountain, or the Battle of Burkittsville in Central Maryland during the Maryland Campaign.
More information on Nutley in the Civil War
Copyright © 2007-2012 by Anthony Buccino, all rights reserved. Photos and content may not be used for commercial purposes without written permission.
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About the author: Anthony Buccino has written several collections about life and growing up in and around Nutley, New Jersey. He also created Old Nutley, a web site of local history. His latest book is Belleville and Nutley in the Civil War – a Brief History, paperback or ebook.
For more information, http://www.anthonybuccino.com/
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From Nutley (Franklin), then part of Belleville, James H. Cunningham was killed in action on May 3, 1863, in the Second Battle of Fredericksburg, also known as the Second Battle of Marye’s Heights.
Sgt. John Donaldson died May 17, 1862, in the first pitched battle of the Peninsula Campaign, known as the Battle of Williamsburg, Va., and the battle of Fort Magruder.
Byron Lawton was killed in action September 14, 1862, in the Battle of South Mountain, or the Battle of Burkittsville in Central Maryland during the Maryland Campaign.
More information on Nutley in the Civil War
Copyright © 2007-2012 by Anthony Buccino, all rights reserved. Photos and content may not be used for commercial purposes without written permission.
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About the author: Anthony Buccino has written several collections about life and growing up in and around Nutley, New Jersey. He also created Old Nutley, a web site of local history. His latest book is Belleville and Nutley in the Civil War – a Brief History, paperback or ebook.
For more information, http://www.anthonybuccino.com/
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5.01.2012
Nutley - May Casualties
May 3, 1863 - James Cunningham
May 7, 1958 - Thomas Tuttle
May 14, 1944 - Daniel Antonacci
May 17, 1862 - John Donaldson
May 18, 1951 - John Gorman
May 23, 1918 - Albert Trazewski
May 27, 1946 - Werner Holzhauer Jr.
May 7, 1958 - Thomas Tuttle
May 14, 1944 - Daniel Antonacci
May 17, 1862 - John Donaldson
May 18, 1951 - John Gorman
May 23, 1918 - Albert Trazewski
May 27, 1946 - Werner Holzhauer Jr.
4.30.2012
Nutley Sons Honor Roll web site
Following a major server crash, the Nutley Sons Honor Roll web site
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4.10.2012
Active Servicemen and Women to Be Honored At Memorial Day Parade
Nutley, NJ – The Veteran’s Council and the Office of the Mayor would like to once again invite Nutley residents enrolled in the Armed Forces and their families to participate by marching in the Memorial Day Parade. “It is such a nice way to pay tribute to these men and women, and to be sure that their selfless service to our country is always remembered,” commented Mayor Mauro G. Tucci. “This also gives our community members the perfect opportunity to thank them.”
Servicemen, servicewomen and their families are asked to contact the Mayor’s Office to confirm their participation. Names will also be collected for the Memorial Day Parade Commemorative Service Banner, which features names of community members who are actively serving in the Armed Forces. There are currently 40+ names of active servicemen and servicewomen on the banner, which is hanging on the Oval fence by Town Hall, off of Chestnut Street.
The Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 28th with opening ceremonies commencing at 11am in the Nutley Park Oval.
Please contact Mayor Tucci’s office if you have a friend or family member serving who would like to either march in the parade, or be added to the banner – 973-284-4966 or cbevere@nutleynj.org, or if you would like additional information about the parade.
4.01.2012
Nutley - April Casualties
April 1, 1943 - George Stanford
April 2, 1944 - John Canis
April 3, 1944 - Gordon Tasney
April 6, 1943 - C. Hayden Malmstrom
April 7, 1945 - Frank Garruto
April 10, 1963 - Pervis Robison Jr.
April 11, 1945 - Russell Wester
April 14, 1942 - Samuel Cobb
April 17, 1945 - Gilbert Davies
April 17, 1945 - Walter Kotwica
April 19, 1945 - Robert Gray
April 22, 1943 - Thomas Ashton
April 22, 1944 - Charles Coburn
April 24, 1951 - William Nolze
April 25, 1944 - Richard Teeple
April 26, 1943 - Dominick Cassera
April 2, 1944 - John Canis
April 3, 1944 - Gordon Tasney
April 6, 1943 - C. Hayden Malmstrom
April 7, 1945 - Frank Garruto
April 10, 1963 - Pervis Robison Jr.
April 11, 1945 - Russell Wester
April 14, 1942 - Samuel Cobb
April 17, 1945 - Gilbert Davies
April 17, 1945 - Walter Kotwica
April 19, 1945 - Robert Gray
April 22, 1943 - Thomas Ashton
April 22, 1944 - Charles Coburn
April 24, 1951 - William Nolze
April 25, 1944 - Richard Teeple
April 26, 1943 - Dominick Cassera
3.28.2012
Vietnam War, chronology
Chronology
Corporal Arthur Rego, Jan. 26, 1966 DaNang, Vietnam
Richard Bates Jr., Sept. 17, 1966 Quangtri, Vietnam
Colonel Robert Brinckmann, Nov. 4, 1966
Thomas VanHouten, Jan. 24, 1967 Mekong Delta
Michael Halpin, Jan. 19, 1968
Corporal Matthew Dwyer, Feb. 28, 1968
Richard Greenspan, Nov. 10, 1968
Alfred Critelli, Dec. 11, 1968
David Dinan, March 17, 1969
More information on these Nutley Sons who died in Vietnam
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About the author: Anthony Buccino has written several collections about life and growing up in and around Nutley, New Jersey. He also created Old Nutley, a web site of local history.
3.19.2012
Korean War Chronology
Chronology
Nicholas S. Pucci, Pfc. KIA September 6, 1950 Pusan, Korea
Joseph DiNardo, Pfc. KIA December 1950, Korea
Reed Smith, Pfc. Feb. 15, 1951 Camp Breckenridge, Ky.
John F. Van Der Linde, Pfc. KIA March 15, 1951, Korea
Alex Mac Millan, Corp. KIA March 22, 1951, Korea
William W. Nolze, Pfc. KIA/MIA April 1951, Korea
John R. Gorman, Pfc. KIA May 18, 1951, Korea
Richard Arthur Miller, July 1951 Camp Pendleton, Va.
Bernard Hafkin, 1st Lt., KIA Oct. 19, 1951, Korea
Robert G. Bliss, Feb. 4, 1953 Germany
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Copyright © 2002-2012 by Anthony Buccino, all rights reserved. Photos and content may not be used for commercial purposes without written permission.
Copyright © 2002-2012 by Anthony Buccino, all rights reserved. Photos and content may not be used for commercial purposes without written permission.
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About the author: Anthony Buccino has written several collections about life and growing up in and around Nutley, New Jersey. He also created Old Nutley, a web site of local history.
3.13.2012
Legendary Nutley Sons
For a Nutley Historical Society book project about Legendary Locals of Nutley, we are collecting information about candidates who should be included, people who have made a memorable impact on Nutley throughout its history.
Featured individuals will run the gamut from politicians to high school coaches and athletes; from notorious personalities to beloved entertainers. Their images and stories will document the unique contributions residents have made that shape the community today.
Send us your suggestions Legendary Locals of Nutley Comments
Legendary Locals of Nutley
Featured individuals will run the gamut from politicians to high school coaches and athletes; from notorious personalities to beloved entertainers. Their images and stories will document the unique contributions residents have made that shape the community today.
Send us your suggestions Legendary Locals of Nutley Comments
Legendary Locals of Nutley
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