MAPLEWOOD — A birthday party was held Sunday for Peter Hirschmann, who turned 100 and was recognized by the township as “a remarkable individual whose life embodies resilience, courage and the enduring human spirit.” Hirschman fled Nazi Germany as a teenager, settled in Newark and joined the Army, fighting in Europe during World War II […]
A surprise birthday party held in the recreation room at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, brought a shower of accolades to centenarian Rose Marcopoto, from some 80 members of the September Club. “Amazing,” “fun-loving,” “feisty” and “lively,” these estimations of her only seemed to scratch the surface of regard for this woman as well-wishers sidled […]
