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Sink Your Sweet Tooth Into Paterson Restaurant Festival Sink Your Sweet Tooth Into Paterson Restaurant Festival
Sink Your Sweet Tooth Into Paterson Restaurant Festival PATERSON, N.J. – Come sample the cuisine of regional restaurants Monday evening at Paterson's historic landmark The Brownstone, with the return of the Savor Food & Wine Festival. "North Jersey's original walk-around tasting event" will feature unlimited samples from top area restaurants, including entrees, desserts, and wines, spirits and craft beer. The event, presented by the North Jersey Chamber of Commerce, will also include raffles and live entertainment by Michael Roselli.  John DeRobertis said his bakery – DeRolicious Delights, a fifth-generation affair in Clifton – wi…
The Yelpers Have Spoken: Five Stars For Newish Haworth Cafe The Yelpers Have Spoken: Five Stars For Newish Haworth Cafe
The Yelpers Have Spoken: Five Stars For Newish Haworth Cafe HAWORTH, N.J. – Todd Ledo has been cooking since he was a kid and he's brought his love of food to Haworth, too. A homey experience at Terrace Street Cafe is what Todd hopes to provide customers with most — and a whole lot of good food. "I like to make people feel comfortable," he said. "Everyone tells me they feel very at home there." He and his wife, Dina, who live in Elmwood Park, have been translating his experience and creativity into their own concept for nearly two years. Terrace Street Cafe is his first restaurant, but he's has worked in the food industry for 2…
Jason W. Plump, 40, Haworth Resident Jason W. Plump, 40, Haworth Resident
Jason W. Plump, 40, Haworth Resident HAWORTH, N.J. -- Jason W. Plump, of Haworth, died on Thursday, March 23. He was 40. Plump was a printer for Accurate Box Company of Paterson. He was a parishioner at Sacred Heart Church of Haworth. He was an avid bowler, golfer and fisherman, and he had a passion for Notre Dame. He loved watching his children's soccer games.  Plump is survived by his wife of 15 years, Dawn (Fojtlin); children Justin and Madalyn; parents Debra Hlavaty and her husband Charlie, and Gary Plump; and grandchildren Stacia Plump, Mickey Squillace and Louise Fojtlin.  He is also survived by his brothers, Sean Plum…
Mary 'Mytel' Matera, 104, Totowa Resident Mary 'Mytel' Matera, 104, Totowa Resident
Mary 'Mytel' Matera, 104, Totowa Resident TOTOWA, N.J. -- Mary "Mytel" Ferrazzano Matera, of Totowa, died on March 24. She was 104. Born in Paterson, Matera moved to East Paterson after she married and raised her family there. She was a member of St. Leo's Church. "She was a devoted homemaker and stay-at-home mom for many years before returning to her glamorous job at Alexander's Department Store in Route 4 in Paramus," information from the funeral home noted. "She worked there until the store closed."  She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Lombardi, and Maryann and her husband Joseph Royce Sr.; g…
Carmela (D'Amato) Schiavo, 89, Longtime Midland Park Resident Carmela (D'Amato) Schiavo, 89, Longtime Midland Park Resident
Carmela (D'Amato) Schiavo, 89, Longtime Midland Park Resident MIDLAND PARK, N.J. -- Carmela (D'Amato) Schiavo, of Midland Park, died on Wednesday, March 22. She was 89. Schiavo lived and raised her family in Rockland County before moving to Midland Park many years ago. "She was an independent woman long before it was fashionable," information from the funeral home noted. "She was a great cook who also loved fine dining and to travel. Her most important priority, however, was spending time with her family." Schiavo is survived by her children, Joseph Schiavo, Richard Schiavo and his wife Michele, Rosemary Chersi and her husband Bob…
Have You Seen This Tuxedo Kitty Wandering Paramus? Have You Seen This Tuxedo Kitty Wandering Paramus?
Have You Seen This Tuxedo Kitty Wandering Paramus? PARAMUS, N.J. -- A black-and-white cat went missing this week in Paramus and the owner's brother has taken to the internet to ask for help in finding him. "Please let me know if you've seen him," John Cuppi said in his post to the Bergen County NJ Lost and Found Pets Facebook page. Fresco -- who's not even a year old yet -- belongs to Cuppi's brother, Mike. The tuxedo-coated cat is one of a litter of stray kittens which made its way to Mike's house and went missing around Paramus High School early last Saturday morning.. He's not neutered and is up to date on his shots, but he's …
Fort Lee Basketball Courts 'Like Being At Madison Square Garden' Fort Lee Basketball Courts 'Like Being At Madison Square Garden'
Fort Lee Basketball Courts 'Like Being At Madison Square Garden' FORT LEE, N.J. – "Championship Saturday" is returning to Fort Lee this Saturday, and locals are welcomed to come feel the noise and cheer on the girls basketball teams. Michael Klein, commissioner of the Fort Lee Girls Basketball League remarked on the community nature – and the volume – of the event.  When you're in that gym, the entire community of Fort Lee comes and roots for their kids: it's like being at Madison Square Garden, it's that loud. I love it. The championship one of Fort Lee's most exciting events, Mayor Mark Sololich said. "I encourage everyone to attend and …
Gerald 'Jerry' Sternbach, 81, Hasbrouck Heights Resident Gerald 'Jerry' Sternbach, 81, Hasbrouck Heights Resident
Gerald 'Jerry' Sternbach, 81, Hasbrouck Heights Resident HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Gerald "Jerry" Sternbach, of Hasbrouck Heights, died on Tuesday, March 21. He was 81. Born in New York City, Sternbach was a chiropractor in Hasbrouck Heights from 1958 to 1997, when he retired. He was an avid Giants, Yankees and Rangers fan. "He inspired many, including myself, to pursue careers in healthcare or education," his cousin Michael Goldstein said in the funeral home condolences. Sternbach is survived by his wife, Elsie (Ardito) Sternbach; children Leni Dillon and her husband Lance, and David Sternbach and his wife Jennifer; and gr…
Longtime Paramus Dairy Co-Owner Edmund Cleenput Dies, 71 Longtime Paramus Dairy Co-Owner Edmund Cleenput Dies, 71
Longtime Paramus Dairy Co-Owner Edmund Cleenput Dies, 71 PARAMUS, N.J. – Edmund Jacob Cleenput – a Waretown resident, formerly of Paramus – died on Wednesday, March 22. He was 71.   Before he retired, Cleenput co-owned of Paramus Dairy with his brother Jack. Many on social media remembered him as their milkman, softball coach, neighbor or friend, as they offered their condolences. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia (Bonhomme) Cleenput, and their children, Dawn Cleenput of Norwood, Debbie Cavo and her husband Peter of Maywood, and Denise Clark and her husband Gene of Mount Arlington. Cleenput is also survived by his grandchildren, A…
Habitat 'Greyhead,' Longtime Rutherford Resident Julius Reuter Dies At 86 Habitat 'Greyhead,' Longtime Rutherford Resident Julius Reuter Dies At 86
Habitat 'Greyhead,' Longtime Rutherford Resident Julius Reuter Dies At 86 RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Julius "Jules" W. Reuter Jr., a longtime resident of Rutherford, died on Monday, March 20. He was 86. "He was a really friendly guy," Don Bozzone told Daily Voice. Bozzone is an active member of the Greyheads, the older regulars who volunteer with Bergen County Habitat for Humanity. "Everyone liked him," Bozzone added. "He was a really hard worker." A Navy veteran, Reuter and his bride of one year moved to Rutherford, where they raised their children and lived for several decades.  "Julius was a very kind man who always offe…
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