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UNION, NJ--Pietro Colletti 52, of Union, NJ passed away on Wednesday February 12th, 2020 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Pietro was born in Elizabeth, NJ to Rosaria (née Smeraglia) and Joseph Colletti. He spent most of his life in Clark where he graduated from Arthur L. Johnson High School in 1985. While there he excelled in sports, receiving the nickname “Buddha” for his unstoppable athletic career. He went on to attend Kean University where he continued his wrestling career. Pietro was employed by J.J White Inc. as a project manager for the last 15 years. He spent 27 years with the Laborers Local #394. Pietro was a kind-hearted warm person who cared deeply about his family. He enjoyed golfing, John Wayne movies, was an avid reader, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his beloved family. Even though he spent most of his life in the U.S., his heart always belonged to Sicily. His happiest times were spent overlooking the Mediterranean Sea from a porch, sipping espresso while biting on a cigar. He was an overly generous and selfless person who was known on many occasions to literally give the shirt off his back or the watch off his wrist. Whether it be advice or a helping hand, Pietro was always there for those he loved. Although his life was cut short, he left us with a lifetime of memories and will be greatly missed. A devoted and caring Father, Son, Fiancé, Brother, Uncle and Godfather. Pietro was survived by his loving children Joseph, Sara and Issabella; Beloved mother Rosaria, his Fiancé Denise LaMorgese and her children Jordana and Kaya; Brothers Giacomo and Domenico and their wives Margaret Ann and Leila; His 6 treasured nieces and nephews and 2 great-nephews. Also many loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends. Pietro was pre-deceased by his father Joseph Colletti. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Pietro’s memory to the American Heart Association 300 5th Ave, Suite 6 Waltham, MA 02451 www.heart.org or a heart charity of your choice. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a visitation at Corsentino Home For Funerals, 620 Second Ave., Corner of John St, Elizabeth, NJ., on Sunday February 16th from 4-8pm. The funeral will start at Corsentino Home for Funerals on Monday February 17th at 9:15am followed by a funeral mass at St. Anthony’s R.C Church, Elizabeth beginning at 10:30am.
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MILLBURN, NJ--Patrick James O’Gorman, 92, formerly of Palm City, FL, passed away peacefully at his home at YourLife of Palm Beach Gardens, on February 2, 2020.
Pat was born in Newark, New Jersey to Francis and Ellen (Coghlan) O’Gorman, recent immigrants from Ireland. After his 1944 graduation from St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, Pat joined the Navy and served in Washington, DC during WWII. Quick with a smile, a joke, a story, or a hearty handshake, he was a natural salesman and tried his hand at several businesses. A lover of music, he opened a store, Variety Records, in Millburn, NJ in the early 1960s, but spent most of his career in machine tool sales at Stephenson Machinery Co. in Kenilworth, eventually acquiring the business and then retiring in 1993 to Palm City, Florida.
Pat was blessed with excellent health most of his life, and along with family time, enjoyed baking, gardening, bowling, and plenty of golf. He had bragging rights to two holes in one, the last at the age of 85. He volunteered faithfully in activities and associations to help others, including a long term commitment to the Knights of Columbus, serving as Grand Knight at St. Rose of Lima Church in Short Hills, NJ and as a Eucharistic Minister at Holy Redeemer Church in Palm City, FL.
Pat is survived by his wife of 65 years, JoAnne (Ryan), to whom he was devoted, and by their children: Kevin O’Gorman and his wife Sharon of San Diego, CA, Kerry Pearson and her husband Mark of Bedford, MA, and Kathleen Olsen and her husband Ken of Jupiter, FL, as well as seven grandchildren – Matthew, Chris and his wife Mariah, P.J., Sean and his wife Katie, Laura, Kira, and Ryan. He was predeceased by his son Christopher, as well as his three sisters, Betty, Peggy and Nora. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Richard Ryan and his wife Nan, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held 4-8 PM on Thursday, February 13 at Forest Hills Funeral Home, 2001 SW Murphy Road, Palm City, FL. The funeral service will be on Friday, February 14 at 10 AM at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1454 SW Mapp Rd, Palm City, FL.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Patrick’s memory to The Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org, or the American Cancer Society at cancer.org.
The Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org, or the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
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METUCHEN, N.J.--Family owned and privately operated, Bill Leary has served Middlesex County and beyond for 30 years. Certainly the go-to for heating and central air conditioning systems, furnaces, and water heaters, the company also sells related equipment, including air cleaners, humidifiers, attic fans, ultraviolet germicidal lights, and thermostats, among other necessities.
“Everyone is interested in learning new ways of saving energy and money when temperatures drop,” said Leary, citing nine tips to save on energy costs this season. But he added that high efficiency furnaces and boilers are effective at keeping consumers warm on a day-to-day basis, while cutting down on energy costs.
Here are Leary’s simple suggestions:
-Always use the sun’s heat by opening curtains or blinds on south-facing windows during winter days.
-Bundle up with warm clothing like sweaters and heavy socks. Keep blankets handy where you sit, and place area rugs on the floor as
- Use ceiling fans to your advantage. They give you a lot of control over ventilation and can be used strategically for better airflow. For instance, counter-clockwise will push hot air up in the summer and clockwise will trap heat inside during cooler months. (Turn your ceiling fan on a low setting to gently push hot air back down.)
-By adjusting your thermostat at night, you can save about 10 percent per year on your heating bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Simply turn thermostat down 10 to 15 degrees for eight hours. Consider investing in flannel sheets and/or a warm comforter for your bed.
-Heat only the rooms you use. Do not heat rooms that you seldom use. Seal off the vents in those rooms to be more energy efficient and direct the flow of air to the rooms you use most. Energy bills run an average of $183 per month. But by using a space heater in the rooms where needed and setting the thermostat to 62 degrees, you can save approximately $200 each year.
-Be sure to keep furnaces unblocked. Keeping furnaces and vents properly maintained will reduce energy consumption as well. Check your furnace filter monthly; replace it when it gets dirty.
-And since inside air can become very dry, it’s important to add moisture with a humidifier. Moist air holds heat better; a humidifier helps you feel comfortable when the thermostat is set at lower temperatures. Another great tip is to increase humidity with house plants.
-Invest in inexpensive insulation. Cover up all areas where heat might escape. Foam weather stripping for doors and windows is inexpensive and easy to apply.
-As for exhaust fans, use them only when necessary since they pull hot air that rises to the ceiling. Remember to shut them off when done.
Legacy brands that Bill Leary installs, services, repairs, and performs maintenance on include: Goodman, York, Bryant, Carrier, Trane, Janitrol, Crown, Utica, Williamson, Weil McLain, Navien, Rheem, Ruud, Whirlpool, Bradford White and Rheem.
As a local community driven business, the company gives back in a myriad of ways, supporting local and national organizations/groups, or giving funds to such groups.
Aside from being fully bonded, licensed, and insured, Bill Leary is certified by the State of New Jersey Department of Building and Construction Department to work on its most coveted projects, and certified by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to do work in public schools.
Recently, the company was selected by the state to perform work on jobs at universities, public schools, municipal buildings, and police stations, among other sites.
Bill Leary offers free quotes on preventive maintenance contracts—never charging for 24-hour emergency service: 732-494-9200
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Local Police Departments to Crackdown on ‘Drunk and Impaired Drivers’ Throughout State: NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Holiday Campaign Now Being Enforced
North Brunswick, NJ -- Do not get behind the wheel if you've been drinking -- period.
Designed to target drunk or impaired drivers over the holidays, the NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety on Dec. 6 spearheaded its annual traffic safety program, according to a release issued by Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal’s office.
The campaign, dubbed “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” is part of a nationwide move to curtail “crash risks,” during a period in which heavy traffic volume is typical on local roads. It runs through January 1, 2020.
The Division of Highway Traffic Safety has given 133 NJ police department’s grants totaling $596,660. In Middlesex County, for example, nine Police Departments were given $5,500 each, and include: Edison, Metuchen, Monroe, North Brunswick, Old Bridge, Piscataway, Plainsboro, Sayreville, and South Brunswick.
Police departments in 19 other counties also received funds ranging from $8,800 to $6,000 (see “Final Grantee List”). The funds will “pay for saturation patrols and high-visibility sobriety checkpoints,” noted the release.
Grewal says the move is designed to raise public awareness, while saving lives.
“The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends but if your celebration includes alcohol, leave the driving to someone else - a sober friend, a ride share, or public transportation,” he said. “Being a responsible driver is one of the simplest ways to ensure a safe and happy holiday season for everyone.”
In NJ, 125 lives were lost in drunk-driving crashes last year, a figure representing more than 20% of traffic fatalities recorded nationwide.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which maintains a Fatality Analysis Reporting System said that 10,511 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2018, a figure that represents nearly 30% of all US fatalities recorded last year.
More than 800 people lost their lives in traffic crashes involving a drunk driver in December of 2018, according to NHTSA. In addition, NHTSA recorded “more drunk-driving-related fatalities during the Christmas and New Year’s Day holiday periods last year alone” compared to any other periods in 2018.
But fatalities are preventable -- officials warn that “driving under the influence of any substance, be it drugs or alcohol, is deadly, illegal, and selfish behavior,” said Eric Heitmann, Director of the NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety, adding, “To promote traffic safety this holiday season, law enforcement officers will be out in force looking for impaired drivers. If you drive under the influence … you can count on being stopped and arrested.”
In 2018, more than three-quarters (372) of NJ’s police agencies took part in “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”
Enforcement efforts last year resulted in more than 1,200 DWI arrests (alcohol and/or drugs) in NJ, while the participating police agencies issued 5,704 and 3,125 speeding and seat belt summonses, respectively, stated the release.
The release also cited “a number of departments” which “reported noteworthy accomplishments,” including 15 agencies making at least 14 DWI arrests during the campaign.