R. Sherwood Hamilton, Jr.

A 1942 graduate of Grover Cleveland High School, owned country store in Vermont since 1981.

R. Sherwood Hamilton, Jr., 87, a longtime proprietor of the Middlesex Country Store, passed away at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, VT on May 14, 2012. Born in Caldwell, NJ on Nov. 17, 1924, he was the son of the late Raymond Sherwood Hamilton, Sr. and Margaret (Conover) Hamilton. On August 31, 1952, he married the former Nancy Jones in Manasquan NJ. Nancy predeceased Sherwood on July 1, 1982.  Hamilton was a 1942 graduate of Grover Cleveland High School in Caldwell. He joined the U.S. Army where he served with the 10th Mountain Division. Following his discharge, Hamilton began work with H.A. Astlett and Co., Inc., a rubber import/export business. Wanting to continue his education, he attended night school at Pace University …

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Ernest J. Pollara Sr., 89

Memorial Mass planned for Saturday, May 19.

Ernest J. Pollara Sr., 89, of Conway, N.H., formerly of Caldwell, N.J. died Monday, April 9, 2012. A  Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 9:30 a.m., in St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Caldwell. Arrangements are by the Dancy Funeral Home in Caldwell. Born in Lodi, Pollara was a lifelong resident of Caldwell. He moved to Conway, N.H. in 2006. Mr. Pollara was a graduate of Grover Cleveland High School, Caldwell, Class of 1940.  Pollara served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was stationed in the South Pacific and European Theater on the aircraft carriers U.S.S. Antietam, U.S.S. Bogue and U.S.S. Hancock. He received the Presidential Unit Citation for his service on the U.S.S. Bogue in 1946 and …

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Michael Francis Martin, 36

Visitation will be on Sunday, April 29 at Dancy.

Michael Francis Martin, 36, of West Caldwell died on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 29, 2012, from 2 to 6 p.m., at the Dancy Funeral Home, 9 Smull Ave., Caldwell. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 30, at 10 a.m., at St. Aloysius Church, Caldwell, followed by the interment at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Caldwell. Born in Glen Ridge, Michael was a lifelong resident of West Caldwell. He was a student at Caldwell College, loved reading books and watching movies. Michael was active in the Forward Face Organization in New York and enjoyed attending Spiritual Catholic Retreats. Michael was the beloved son of Charles Sr. and the late Mary Ann Martin; dear brother of Charles Jr., Thomas, Sharon, and …

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Sean C. Davison, 49

Davison was a 1980 graduate of James Caldwell High School.

Sean C. Davison, 49, died suddenly on Saturday, April 21, 2012 in Woodbury, NY. Services are private in care of the Dancy Funeral Home, 9 Smull Ave., Caldwell, NJ. Davison was born in Glen Ridge, NJ and raised in Caldwell. He was a 1980 graduate of James Caldwell High School.   Sean was a house painter by trade. He was a big Yankee fan who enjoyed music, especially Bob Dylan and The Doors. He was predeceased by his parents, Sam and Caryl Davison. Surviving are his brothers Robert with his wife, Barbara, and Edward with his wife, Mary; a sister Bridget Satery with her husband, Steven; a dear friend Francine Santuccio; also two nephews and three nieces. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Bridge, 14 Park Ave., Caldwell, NJ 07006 would be …

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Reita Greenstone, Former Essex County Freeholder

Lived in Livingston, two-time board member who lobbied for women's and senior's rights, mental health issues.

Dick Clark Dead at 82: Ringing in 2013 Won't Be The Same

Clark was often called "the world's oldest teenager" because of his youthful appearance.

Dick Clark, who brought rock and roll to the masses as the longtime host of "American Bandstand," is dead after suffering a heart attack, according to news reports. The always smiling 82-year-old TV producer and host had been at St. John's Hospital in Los Angeles after undergoing an outpatient procedure on Tuesday, according to TMZ. Clark reportedly suffered the heart attack following the procedure and died on Wednesday after failed attempts to resuscitate him. The Mount Vernon, New York-born Clark endured a long list of health troubles over the years and had a stroke in 2004 that caused him to retire as host of "New Years' Rockin' Eve," the show he created in 1972. Although Ryan Seacrest took over as host, Clark made brief appearances on …

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Ernest J. Pollara Sr., 89

A mass will be celebrated at a later date in St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church in Caldwell.

Ernest J. Pollara Sr., 89, of Conway, NH, formerly of Caldwell, NJ died Monday, April 9, 2012. A mass will be celebrated at a later date in St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Caldwell. Arrangements are by Dancy Funeral Home in Caldwell. Born in Lodi, Mr. Pollara was a lifelong resident of Caldwell. He moved to Conway, NH in 2006. Mr. Pollara was a graduate of Grover Cleveland High School, Caldwell, Class of 1940.   Mr. Pollara served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was stationed in the South Pacific and European Theater on the aircraft carriers USS Antietam, USS Bogue and USS Hancock. He received the Presidential Unit Citation for his service on the USS Bogue in 1946 and also received the Victory Medal, American Theater…

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Dr. Jean T. Wilson, 88

Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 27 at Dancy Funeral Home in Caldwell.

Dr. Jean T. Wilson, 88, of Little Falls, veterinarian, died Friday, March 23, 2012. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Tuesday, March 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Dancy Funeral Home, 9 Smull Ave., Caldwell. A Mass will be held Wednesday, March 28, at 10 a.m., in Notre Dame Church, North Caldwell, followed by the interment at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Montclair. Born in Belleville, Wilson lived in Montclair for 21 years and North Caldwell for 21 years before moving to Little Falls in 1997. A 1952 graduate of NY State Veterinary School at Cornell University, Wilson joined Doremus Animal Hospital in Cedar Grove in 1955. The practice later became Cedar Grove Animal Hospital. He had as a partner …

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Donald Ryder Calvin, 82

Lifelong resident of West Caldwell, member of West Essex First Aid Squad for 64 years.

Donald Ryder Calvin, 82, a lifelong West Caldwell, NJ resident, died on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 surrounded by his family, after a battle with cancer. Visiting will be at the Dancy Funeral Home, 9 Smull Ave., Caldwell, NJ on Tue., Feb. 28, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Caldwell Methodist Church, Academy Road, Caldwell, NJ on Wed., Feb. 29 at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Caldwell, NJ.  Calvin was born in Glen Ridge, NJ and was a lifelong resident of West Caldwell.  He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1953, and was honorably discharged as a sergeant. He was the owner/manager of Kennel Products “Caldwell Pet Store” from 1963 to 1988. After…

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