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Mickey Weiner 100th Birthday Film.
Click this link to see the video
 Eleanor Mary Bosslett
Mrs. Eleanor Mary Bosslett passed from this life on June 8, 2009. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the funeral service on Thursday, June 11, at 10 a.m. at the Union Funeral Home-Lytwyn & Lytwyn, 1600 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, with the interment to follow at Hollywood Memorial Park.
There will be a visitation on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Bosslett worked as a food processor for Blue Ribbon Foods in Hillside and as a salesperson for Woolworth's Department Store and Rhinehart's Clothing Apparel in Irvington, as well as being a staff worker for the Irvington Senior Citizens Center. She retired in 1989.
Mrs. Bosslett also served as a volunteer worker for the Irvington Little League and the Irvington Pop Warner Football Program.
In marriage, Edward W. and Eleanor M. Bosslett gave their children the greatest gift of all, their love for each other.
Mrs. Bosslett was predeceased by her husband, Edward W. Bosslett in July of 1990.
She is survived by her son, John; her son, James and his wife, Marie; her son, Jeffrey and his wife, Donna; her grandchildren, Michael and his wife, Elisa, Jason and his wife, Elizabeth, and Lindsay, and her great-grandchildren, Marie, Alyssa, James, Jeffrey, Danielle, and Francesca.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Mrs. Eleanor M. Bosslett.
Click this link Eleanor Bosslett Guestbook to leave words of condolence to the Bosslett family.
Rest in Peace Ellie...
To see the All-Class Reunion pictures from Doolans in Spring Lake, New Jersey, click here.
There are well over over 300 pictures from this event with many more to come. Look at this great picture of Milton “Mickey” Weiner, Class of 26, at the tender age of 100 with the beautiful Nancie Balun from the Class of 72. This reunion was dedicated to Mickey.
Very special thank you to Bill Carbone and Mel Renick for making this reunion so terrific.
And Mel, ...Joanna and I had the most incredible time with you, Audrey, Cathy Oswandel and the gang after the reunion hanging at the bar. You girls are just too cool for words. And damn girls... “would you have really run me down in that game of chicken ?!?!?” ...lol. My mother warned me about women like you :)
A note from Joyce Tyleske, former Mrs. America
Joyce Tyleske left me the most beautiful voice mail at my house asking me to express her sadness in not being able to attend the all-class reunion at Doolans in Spring Lake, 2009. She asked that I say hi to everyone and let you know that her heart was with you and that she hopes to see all of you next time. What a doll Joyce is !!!
Then and Now, Vicki and Joey
My all-time love, Vicki Pezza, Class of 72.
Vicki Pezza and Joey Vargas, Junior Prom, 1971.
Vicki Pezza and Joey Vargas, 2009. We agree that the look in our eyes says it all. I am thrilled to say that Vicki is now married to a wonderful man who has devoted his life to her. And she remains the most treasured friend I have ever had in my lifetime.
Classic Face In Irvington Folklore - “Junior”
In the 60s when I first went to Jimmy Buffs, it was Junior who served me. And the very last time I went to Jimmy Buffs in 2007, it was Junior who served me. Wow, he’s a virtual icon from probably the most recognizable eatery in Irvington history. And too boot the Jimmy Buffs in 2007 seemed to still have the same tables and chairs as in the 60s. It was like a Time Warp to go back there in 2007. And they even had old articles posted on the walls of Irvington boxing and also The Colts. I have heard that Junior is now at the Jimmy Buffs in Scotch Plains on Route 22 close to Bowcraft. If so, visit him, take a picture, and say thank you. The above picture is courtesy of Jimmy Suter from the Irvington Fire Department.
Well it’s off to New Jersey to attend the All-Class Reunion at Doolans in Spring Lake.
I can’t wait to meet all you fine people. Huge thank you and credit to the wonderful Bill Carbone and the All-Class Committee for doing such a great job of organizing this annual event. It’s the Granddaddy of all Irvington reunions. See you there !!!
A look back at Doolan’s All-Class Reunion, 2008
Hail to Milton “Mickey” Weiner !!!
Attending Doolan’s All-Class Reunion in Spring Lake at the age of 100.
Milton Weiner, Irvington High Prinicpal and one of Irvington’s all-time great athletes
Marian Miller and Joey Vargas
Visiting “mom” for lunch. Marian has recovered quite well after recent surgery.
Irvington Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
A tribute to the 1947 Irvington High School Baseball Team who won Irvington’s 5th and last GNT Championship. This stands as the all-time New Jersey record.
Huge thank you to a true Irvington Sportsman,
Al Murray for these fabulous pictures and for providing an incredible snapshot of Irvington High School baseball from the legendary Doc Gantz years. Al, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your great contribution of articles. And how wonderful is it that you are still following your heart and playing ball till this day. You are an inspiration. A true Sportsman ! You are the man.
Winning the Greater Newark Tournament back in the day was akin to winning the State Championship. And as Al states in his note below, it was something that was won “on the field”. The GNT championship game that you will see below was won in front 5,587 spectators. Wow, what a crowd for a high school baseball game. That 1947 team featured an amazing All-State Irvington picher named Ted Baryiewski, who pitched three no-hitters that season. One of the no-hitters was in the GNT semi-final game.
Al Murray has provided me with an account of the entire 1947 season. It will soon be posted into the sports section of the Irvington Remembered web site.
Note: When the 1947 team was inducted into the Hall of Fame, Mrs. Mary Gantz, Doc’s widow, presented all of the surviving players with a packet containing the writeups for the entire season. This is what Al Murray has graciously shared with me.
1947 Team Picture
Induction into the Irvington Hall of Fame
Harry Hill, 3rd Baseman, Stan Jarosz, Rightfielder, Al Mende, 2nd Baseman
Jim Gordon, 1st Baseman, Ted Baryiewski, All-State Pitcher, Red Gallagher, Catcher
Bob Morris, Shortstop, Herm Pizzi, Outfielder, Al Murray, Infielder
Mrs. Doc Gantz. Sadly she died two weeks after this induction ceremony.
The 1947 GNT Champion Team Picture Closeup
Left to right, seated: Charles Gundaker, Ted Baryiewski, Jim Gordon,
standing: Doc Gantz, Ray Symanski, Herman Pizzi, Herb Reinhardt
Left to right, seated: Jim Gordon, Co-Captains Bob Moench & Harry Hill, Frank “Red” Gallagher, standing: Herb Reinhardt, Alfred Mende, Henry Lubiak, Roy Madsen, Stanley Jarosz. Batboys are John and Albert Gantz. Missing from picture are Bob Morris and Jack Kuhnen.
Left to right, seated: Frank “Red” Gallagher, Charles Franklin, Alfred Murray
standing, Stanley Jarosz, Jim Moyer, Conrad Surkowski, Managers: Carl Kuoerzer & Herb Stutz
Sol Schwartz, Sportsman Club Member
Homecoming Dinner for Jerry Lewis
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Milton “Mickey” Weiner
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A note to all Irvington High graduating classes before 1960, surviving Sportsman Club members and other vintage Irvington town groups.
 On Saturday, March 29th, 2008, I had the honor of spending the day with Sol Schwartz at his place in Fort Worth, Florida. I relished that time spent with Sol. And after meeting with him it really made an impression on me about how important it is to capture and preserve your time in Irvington history on this web site. I initially was targeting the years 1960 to 1975. That has changed and I wanted to communicate to you Golden Year Guys and Dolls that I look very forward to understanding, documenting and presenting your “day in the sun” as well.
I found Sol to be replete with fascinating stories. Your era must have been very special. And what a great group you must be. I sense a level of loyalty, friendship and togetherness that is sincere and uncommonly deep. I’m amazed at how you have no problem putting 500 people together for a yearly reunion and still have a long waiting list. That pretty much says is all. I know us “youngsters” can learn plenty from you earlier town trailblazers.
If there are any of you who would like to share your old pictures and most memorable stories, you will be most welcome to do so. And I will post them on the web site. Help me to save your fabulous slice of legacy for posterity.
Joey Vargas
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 James Zangari Jr.
James Zangari Jr., 55, of Edison died suddenly on Tuesday. Funeral services will be conducted by the Zarro Funeral Home, 145 Harrison St., Bloomfield. Visitation is private for family members only. Those who wish to express their condolences may join the family at St. Lucy's Church, Newark, on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Mr. Zangari worked for the N.J. Turnpike Authority in Hightstown for 16 years as assistant director, retiring in 2008.
Previously he worked as assistant director for the Newark Housing Authority for 17 years. He graduated from Seton Hall University in 1975, cum laude, with an accounting degree. "Jim set the standard as a model government employee, and as a human being. His commitment and compassion will not be matched at work or in life," said Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, executive director of the N.J. Turnpike Authority.
James is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, June (Maselli) Zangari; devoted daughters, Jaime Ann and her husband, Paresh Patel, and Jennifer Zangari; loving parents, Anna (Valvano) and Hon. James Zangari Sr.; brothers, Peter Zangari Sr. and his wife, Susan, and Ted Zangari and his wife, Michelle; sister, Francesca Hosonitz and her husband, Luke, and cherished grandchildren, Alexander Ram and Jasmine Rose Patel. James was the brother-in-law of Jean and Richard Tallagnon, Richard Maselli, Francine and Frank Maselli, Joyce and Kenneth Morgan, and John Maselli. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and his special dog, "Pepino".
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Lucy's Church, St. Gerard Fund, 118 7th Ave., Newark, N.J. 07104, or the American Cancer Society, 507 Westminster Ave., Elizabeth, N.J. 07208.
Click this link ”Jimmy Zangari, Jr. Guestbook” to leave words of condolence to the Zangari family.
Rest in Peace Jimmy...
Class of 71 Reunion
This was an extra special reunion full of joyous reconnections. The Class of 71 hadn’t had a reunion since their 25th. It had such a wonderful vibe all night. Click the link above to see all the pictures that have been collected thus far and to read a recounting of the evening. There are about 170 pictures posted.
Party at Paddy’s Place III
Click here to see pictures from another great evening in Union.
Note: Look for all the pictures to be posted soon.
Celebrating My 55th !!!
Beautiful Diane Zaleski, Class of 74, extends a birthday wish
Diane and Joey
What a lovely face !!!
Getting ready to blow out the candle
Sue Brummell, Class of 72
Sue and Diane
Good friends, Sue and Diane
Sue Brummell, Joey Vargas, Diane Zaleski
Sue, Joey, Diane and Sal Cocuzzo, Class of 72
The Cocuzzo brothers, Nick and Sal
Sue and Diane
Sue, Nick and Diane
Sue, Joey, Diane, Nick
Marvin Rich, Director of the Irvington PAL
Doc Gantz, legendary Irvington High baseball coach
Bill Matthews, Irvington High football coach, Matthews Field was named in his honor
Joyce Tyleski, first ever Mrs. America
Marlin Brinser, taught and drilled Irvington’s nationally-renowed marching band
Jerry Lewis, famous comedian and movie star
Carl Perina, All-American football player at the University of Penn
Warren Gross, popular Irvington athlete who passed in his senior year
Joe Marke and Gus Zelles, the founders of the Irvington PAL
Bob and Marian Miller, legendary Colt football coach and two-time Irvington Mayor
Gloria and Mickey McMinn
Clarence Chamberlain, Irvington High Principal in the 40s
Irvington Colts offensive stars from the 1967 National Championship Team
Charlie Lombard, Bobby Balog, Joey Vargas, Ken Negri, George Bork, Bob LaRusso
Alan A. Siegel, renowed Irvington Historian
Al Shave, played with famous singer/guitarist, Roger Miller, in the service
Frank Mancinelli, POW for 25 months, an Amercian Hero.
Charlie “The Milkman” Fusari, top welterweight boxer, once fought Rocky Graziano and Sugar Ray Robinson, he was a milkman when he wasn’t fighting
Underwood Dodgers, Irvington’s all-time great Little League team, won 33 straight
Bob Kinzler, Pearl Harbor survivor from the Class of 1939 with Maryann Krause, 1971
Ray Boyer, Red Sox AAA baseball star
Gus’s Luncheonette in 1952
Irvington Bus Terminal in 1953
Bob Miller hoisting Irvington Colts first Florida Gold Coast trophy in 1966
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In addition to developing and maintaining the Irvington Remembered web site, I would also like to start creating a master database of Irvingtonians.
