Tag: New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home
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Vets host vets during holiday luncheon at VFW Post 9111
PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN FULLER VFW Post 9111 in the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick recently hosted a holiday luncheon for the veterans from the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park.
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State, county officials honor Vietnam veterans at New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home
Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios joined Gov. Phil Murphy and State Sen. Patrick J. Diegnan on March 29 to honor veterans on Vietnam Veterans Day at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park. They visited with and thanked the veterans for dedicating their lives to serving the country during the Vietnam…
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South Amboy Elks will host veterans from memorial home on Feb. 25
South Amboy Elks Lodge 784 will be the host to veterans from the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 25 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy. The menu includes stuffed chicken breast, mashed potato, vegetable, cranberry sauce, dessert and coffee. There will also be a tricky tray…
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Edison Library holding donation drive for veterans through Jan. 31
The Edison Public Library has partnered with the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park to hold a donation drive through Jan. 31 to benefit New Jersey’s veterans and honor their service. The items that are currently being asked for as donations are recreation/entertainment items, personal care items, orthopedic shoes, and men’s and women’s…
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Legion post to hold Christmas party for veterans on Dec. 9
American Legion Post 253 will serve as the host to veterans from the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home for a Christmas party from 1-4 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the Legion post, 50 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. Live music will be provided by Good 2 Go. Pictures by Selfie Snapshots. All are invited to chat, sing…
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Spotswood chorus seeks new members
SPOTSWOOD – After a summer hiatus, the Spotswood Office on Aging and Senior Center’s “Young At Heart” chorus is seeking new members as fall draws near. No experience is necessary, as the chorus is open to anyone who likes to sing, according to Chorus Director Barbara Cottrell. Comprised of about 12 members, the chorus travels…
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Decorated veteran becomes commander of New Jersey American Legion
A veteran of the U.S. Navy who has numerous ties to the local community will now lead the state American Legion. During the American Legion Department of New Jersey 99th annual Department Convention on June 9 in Wildwood, Darryl Reid was chosen to succeed Roger A. Gengaro for the 2017-18 term. “It feels great to…
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South River clubs to hold rib fest
The Level Club of South River and Philo Lodge 243 will hold its semi-annual Rib Fest from 1-5 p.m. on June 3 at the Masonic Temple, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike South River. Enjoy BBQ ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and refreshments. Music will be provided by DJ Run. Meet veterans from the New Jersey Veterans…
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Street namings honor World War II, Vietnam veterans
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Rounding out a year jam-packed with honorary street namings for veterans was the dedication of Dewey Road and Park Terrace as Farella Sr. Way and Ottawa Street and Arlington Avenue as Carolan Way on Oct. 17. Ralph Farella Sr. was born Oct. 25, 1928, in New York City. He moved to North Brunswick…
