The Italian American alice Society of New Jersey

Autumn 2003 Vol. 2003 NO.3

June 22nd we held a Scholarship Brunch at the Fiesta. Ten $1000 scholarships to college bound children of our members. This year a new schol­arship was dedicated in the memory of Mary Ann Collura, Fairlawn PO, who made the ultimate sacrifice during this year.

Our annual Night at the Races was June 27th at the Meadowlands. This year's event was one of the biggest yet. The weather was great, despite the threats of thunder storms that were heard all day. The names of two lucky members for bullet­proof vests (see below) were drawn, and all pre­sent had a great time. Many thanks to our "races" committee, Ron Sepe and Joe Simonetti.

This year we had a "Night at the Ball Game" on July 11 th, at the Somerset Patriots, in Bridgewa­ter. The opening ceremonies by the Somerset County Sheriffs Office with the National Anthem sung by our member, Trooper Cavallo were excel­lent. Thanks to the Somerset County Sheriffs

Office for providing the color guard to open the game. The BBQ before the game was great and the Patriots won it in the 9th inning. Just as the last out was made, the Fireworks started to finish off a great family outing. We had 60 members at the picnic and about 100 in the general seating area. The team said it was one of their best attendance days ever and are really looking for­ward to our visit next summer. August 2nd, we had our 2nd Annual Pool Party

& Picnic at the Manor Swim Club in Westfield. I want to take this opportunity to commend and thank the committee for putting on a stel­

lar event. off to Cuzzo, AI Attanasio, and Vincent Nar- L..-__~ ..:.__ ___'L._.._--l

done for a great job!'!!! We were there until 10pm and couldn't eat another bite. The pool is great

and the staff made us feel right at home. Hats off to Chief Joe Rutigliano and his lovely wife Elaine for making us home­made sausage & peppers, and pasta after dark. We're looking for­ward to next (cant.)

Web Site http://www.iapsnj.org - e-Mail address i 800-IAPSNJ-1

years event where plans are already under discus­sion to do more of our own cooking ..... Plan to be there! ~itt S~

Special Olymimpics In June, the Society presented a check for a Platinum Sponsorship to the New Jersey Special Olympics, Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee. The com­mittee, chaired by Dep. Chief Robert Belfiore (PAPD), raised $1.6 million dollars last year for Spe­cialOlympics. Dep Chief Belfiore, who serves on our executive board, ran in the "World Special Olympics", from Turkey to Ireland this summer representing New Jersey Law Enforcement. Pictured at the I\JJ State House is (from left to right) Trustee Anthony Esposito, Exec. VP Alan Sierchio, Pres. William Schievella with Dep Chief Belfiore, VP Ronald Sepe and VP Joseph Simonetti.

Congratulations to:

· Charles Padula, Belleville PO, on his promotion to Lieutenant

· AI Ciccone, Belleville PO, on his promotion to Captain

· Rose Minoughan & Maryelyn Conway, New Jersey Transit PO, on their promotion to Sergeant

· Gail M. Decibus-Cuffe, Middlesex County Sheriffs Department and Morris County Prosecutor Detec­tive Angelo Rosato on winning a bulletproof vest in the latest drawing held at the Night at the Races.

· John Trucillo promoted to Chief of Police in

Harrison, NJ. · Joseph Amoresano promoted to Captain in Pas­

saic County Sheriffs Department. · Scott Simonetti promoted to Sergeant in Belleville

Police Department. · Tiffany Tagarelli, daughter of Capt. Nick Tagarelli,

Port Authority Police, on her being selected to attend the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington DC this year. The theme of this year's conference will be "The leaders of tomorrow meeting the leaders of today"

· Jerry and Emma Onnembo on the birth of their daughter, Gianna.

· Sgt. Angelo Paote, Wood-Ridge PD on his pro motion to Lieutenant.

• Det. Cpl. Ken Capobianco of the Mountainside PD on being named President of the NJ Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association for 2003

Deepest Sympathy to : · Carl Castlegrant, Lyndhurst PO, on the loss of his

mother Helen, who is also aunt to VP Jerry Onnembo

· Chief Joseph Bober, on the passing of his father in law, Charles Montecalvo

· The family of Mary Ann Collura, Fairlawn PD

Get Well Wishes: Deputy Chief Stephen Praschak of the Essex Coun­ty Prosecutor's Office who was struck by a jet ski while on vacation down the shore. Steve is home now recuperating and doing better. Steve is known to all law enforcement throughout Essex County. He is the former partner of Deputy Chief Bob Belifore of the Port Authority Police. Both were rookies at the Newark Police Department before moving on to other agencies. Please keep him in your prayers.

Columbus Day Parades: The parades will be in Bergen County, NJ (Lodi / Garfield) on Sunday (10/12) and NYC (10/13) on Monday. Staging times for the NYC parade is not yet set, but we will stage at Port Authority Police build­ing at the Lincoln Tunnel. Check the web site and / or the hotline for the info. For the Bergen County parade will stage at Wood-Ridge Police Department. For NYC. Please come and show your pride by marching with us.

Meeting Schedule Upcoming Calendar September: Annual Blue Mass Wednesday, the 10th 7:00 pm at the Friday, October 17th, 10:00 AM Mountainside Inn at 509 Hazel Street, Clifton Check the web site for more info Hosted by the Passaic County Sheriff's Depart­ment Caribbean Getaway Cruise October: aboard Holland America's new luxury ship Wednesday, the 8th 7:00 pm at the ms Zuiderdam

7 Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise Zeris Inn, February 14 - 21,2004 Fort Lauderdale Roundtrip Route 46 in Mountain Lakes (973-627-3636) Itinerary:Hosted By NJ Division of Parole Depart Fort Lauderdale and visit Holland America's Pri­

November: To be announced vate Island, Half Moon Bay, Bahamas; St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; and Road Town, Tortola,

December: BritiSh Virgin Islands. Annual Christmas Party December 5th, 2003, 7:00pm, at Contact Lynne Treadway at Cruise Specialists Inc. for

more information! The Knights of Columbus, Toll free: 800-544-2469 or e-mail: Iynne@csiseattle.com. 94-98 Bridge St. Belleville

Hosted by the New Jersey Transit Police and Essex County Prosecutors Office. For tickets Annual Dinner Dance contact AI Imperiale at 973-491-8746 or Vincent Postponed till March 2004 due to scheduling conflicts Nardone at 973-621-4609

Check the website for updates on all events!

Italian American Police Society of New Jersey

Police Vest Give-Away All Year Long

The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey will give away Gift Certificates for Bullet-Proof Vests to lucky winners.

Drawing is open to all Dues Paying Members. Six vests will be given out throughout the year.

Simply fill out the entry coupon below and mail to The IAPSNJ to enter this drawing Contact Director, Vince Nardone at 1-800-IAPSNJ-1 for further details.

The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey Police Vest Give Away

Name: Department: _

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Winner need not be present to win. Return this entry as soon as possible to be eligible for drawing.

If you are issued a vest by your department. please do not enter this drawing.

One entry per member please Mail To: IAPSNJ PO Box 352 Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

At the Annual Family Scholarship Brunch President Schievella presented the 2003 Presi­dent's Achievement Award to Investigator Vincent Nardone of the Essex County Prosecutors Office. Nardone, the Society's Director was chosen for his dedication to the Society's Charitable Police Officers Foundation.

Pictured here are VP Jerry Onnembo, Director Vincent Nardone & President Schievella

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