Cranford Memorial Day 2023
Stephen Robertazzi, Director, Cranford Recreation & Parks
This letter comes with sincere thanks to all who participated in honoring the men and women who lost their lives while defending our country’s freedom. The Township of Cranford has 86 residents who have given their life for our freedom, and I am proud to say, each and every one of these residents were recognized this year once again, as a flag with their names on a ribbon for each soldier stood proudly at the ceremony.
The Memorial Day Committee members: Master of Ceremonies Barbara Bilger, Jerry Dobbins, Russ Graham, Mike Gregory, Howie Lubinger, Elizabeth Mathieu, Heinz Ricken, Chris Sands, Mark Schwartz, Commissioner Jason Gareis, and the Cranford 86 organizer Don Sweeney.
VFW Post #335: Commander Mark Schwartz, former Post Commander Jim D’Arcy, Grand Marshal Jay Boxwell, and all of the members of Cranford’s VFW Post #335.
Volunteers of the Recreation & Parks Advisory Board: Carolyn Capone-Pugliese, Marita Dow, Wally Shackell and Tim Wall.
Mayor and Township Committee: Mayor Brian Andrews, Deputy Mayor Jason Gareis, Commissioner Kathleen Miller Prunty, Commissioner Gina Black and Commissioner Terrence Curran.
Clergy Council: specifically, Pastor Connie Salerno and Msgr. Timothy Shugrue
The Recreation and Parks Staff: Bill Babkowski, Jan Koedam, Carol Kaminski, Kathie Spinelli, Eva Piassek and Aaryn Wichelns
Cranford Police Department, Cranford Fire Department, Cranford First Aid Squad Cranford Department of Public Works, Cranford Board of Education, TV 35, Green Thumb Garden Club of Cranford, Cranford Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts and many more.
An extended thanks for the efforts of many other individuals who participated and volunteered their time and energy which made our Memorial Day ceremony a success.
