We've seen this photo before but I get a bang out of it. One of Newark's Finest, our Marty Kimball, poses beside his damaged prowl car. I think it was hit by a meteorite, right Marty?
Yes John, the damage was caused by a UFO of some sort. But it was a long time ago, and the names have been changed to protect the innocent.
And Bob, the gun is there if you look closely. Not that close, Bob.
wow...what a picture..makes me think about the p.a.l. that they had on the second or third floor of the 2nd precinct... on a wednesday afternoon we'd shoot hoops and stuff...
Joe Wiengardner ( he cooked at Holly's Resturant on 1st street in the 60's and lived on 5th street a half a block south of sussex ave ) was an artist with the punching bag... that was when the horses' were still stabled there...
Last time I went thru there,coming across 6th street after a b-day party in Belleville, I was stopped and asked what I was doing in the area......I got a cross-eyed look when I said I was heading for 280 and that I used to live on that empty lot I pointed at..........
Geez...what gun?? that .38 spec looks like a pea-shooter - now that my son is on the job I gave him my dad's OD .22 - (next to that Glock he carries, it looks like a toy) It's a Brave New World!
Of course, the first to come to mind is Bob Davis, Sr. who headed up investigations for the Public Defender's Office, following his career with the Newark Police. Dan Daly's also retired Newark. There's John McCree with the postal authorities. Richie Sivertsen, retired Newark; I'm not sure if he's a member per se, but I know he reads the postings. Mark Clark's dad Bill retired from the job. I think Rico does something with the feds, but I'm not sure what. It's so secret even he doesn't know.
Bill Murphy also retired from Newark.
Those are all I can think of; apologies to anybody I left out.
Hey Marty. All this talk about Newark Cops got me thinking about my Uncle, Tommy Flanagan. He was a Newark Det. and really sweet guy. I believe St. Joseph's was his grammar school.
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Don't forget the Sullivan clan. Grandfather Jim Sullivan, Sons Charles and Jeremiah all from Newark PD. Bill Butler who went on to the Essex County Pros. Office. Billy Conn who excelled at St. Benedicts and ran the PAL for NPD. John Kirwin and Deputy Chief George Graf. Just to name a few....
JERRY O'CONNER AND HIS SONS
MARTIN DONNELEY OUR ST ROSE CROSSING GUARD
BIG MIKE FROM ORANGE AND ROSEVELL
BILL DUFFE FROM SUMMER AVE AND HELLER PARKWAY
MIKE KERR FROM NO 9TH ST
JOHH SMITH FROM KEARNY
CHARLES LONERGEN FROM VALESBURG
ARTIE SMITH FROM THE PBA
CARL SCHOLTZ HUSBAND OF LAVERNR PARCIACK FROM 13ST AND 7AVE
JIMMY LONERGAN HUSBAND OF NORA COYLE
PAUL KELLEY FROM SO 10 ST
FRANK DONAHUE WORKED WITH GREG MEHEN ASND FRED DEMAYO
TO NAME A FEW
Mike, I think we missed with Jerry O'Connor and sons... They lived down by Essex Catholic in St. Michael's parish. We just missed with Newark Police Director, Anthony Ambrose too... He grew up just over the line in (dare I say) St Francis' parish.
How about one class at St Rose with so many parents on the NPD. Our class of '68 may have had the most parents: Mr. Davis, Mr. Scott, Mr. Cullinane, Mr. Marion, and Mr AND Mrs. Castle... who did I forget?
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Frank McCree, the first. passed around 1932, I have heard that he was a Neweark cop. Also I believe his dad or uncle was a captain around the turn of the century. Would love to get more information on both.
How can we not mention Danny Dailey, a new granddad?
Just To name a few more:
Peter and Captain Edward Cullen (NPD) from So. 12 Street
Frank Jacobi (NPD) North 9th Street.
Mike Kerr and father (NPD) North 9th Street.
Lt. John Murphy and father (NPD) North 7th Streeet.
Dan, and brother John Cullinane (NPD) So.13th and No. 7th St.
Captain Edward Sexton (NPD) and wife Dottie (Essex Sheriff Office) North 7th Street.
Archie Kinlock (NPD) and sons (NPD and East Oramge PD).
Captain P. Joseph Quinn (NPD) North 6th Street.
And the beat goes on......
Your right Sara Eddie was a Newark Police Officer serving for 25 years in the South District. Also Eddie and I served in the Marines during Vietnam. Funny story I was in Vietnam out at the 3/1 Bn. area and one night a couple of us guys were sitting around talking and asking where we were from. I said Newark, NJ. Now you got to remember it's dark,no lights. I guy says, hey there's a guy in our company who's from Newark. He said I'll get him. A few minutes they come back and a voice says who's from Newark. I call out "I'm from Newark. Where? Roseville. He says me too. He asks what's your name. I give my name and he start's laughing. Now on a side note there was a very heroic Marine with that name, and I think he thinks I'm putting him on. Then he says Dan! Eddie Humm. A lighter is used and we shake hands. Next day we catch up on old times. Also you know Eddie was pretty heroic also. He was awarded a Purple Heart during the street fighting in Santo Domingo, D.R. in 1965. I was always proud to know Eddie Humm both as a Marine and as a Cop's Cop.
If I may be so bold to name my own kin - starting with Sam Kerr (grandfather), Bob Kerr, father - started out on the MC squad, then switched to NFD 1 Engine, Sam Kerr, Jr. uncle, ret. detective vice and robbery. Bobby Kerr, brother - retired. Dennis Kerr, Red Bank Sgt., John Kerr,
FBI Washington. And my son Rob, Homdel PD. God Bless all you guys!
Hey Marty,
You still got that stylish leather jacket? Quite the trend setter those designers were back in those days. What year was it? Do you still have the jacket, can I have it?
That is a very handsome jacket indeed. I think it's coming back into style. Looks great!
My brother, Jerry Brown, was on the Irvington PD for a little while and then moved to the Essex County Police. He spent alot of time in Branch Brook I think.
Joan Lynn, you'd be welcome to it, but I no longer own it. I gave it to a guy who helped me move a bunch of furniture, and wouldn't take any money. So now the jacket rides a Harley.
The picture was taken around 1981.
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Here are a few more who were from the Roseville and/or St. Rose of Lima area. We had a well protected area at one time. Maybe some of their relatives will become aware of this site and consider joining in with comments.
Lt. Absalom Brent and sister Det. Martha Brent (NPD) 13th Street
Robert Scott (NPD) No. 7th Street
Eugene Cahill (NPD and EC Pros.) So. l2th Street
Joseph Sugrue (NPD Director) Peck Avenue.
Peter Nevargic (NPD) No. 7th Street.
Dick Masterson (NPD) So. 13th Street.
Jim Cassidy and father (NPD=State Police) So. 12th Street.
Thomas E. Gerhauser (NPD) Dickerson Street
Inspector John Marks (NPD) North 9th Street.
Ed Humm (NPD) and others previously mentioned.
In all the. excitement we left out one of St. Rose's finest, Cmdr. John McCree of the USPIS. Not only an exceptional law enforcement officer; John was a Star athlete, a World Champion Drum and Bugle Corps member and a great friend. My apologies Cmdr.
Funny Bob I worked with Danny Helber for about a year in Unit 416 in the West District and I never knew he was from St. Roses. I know he had two favorite hangouts. The Town Tap on 18th. Avenue and The Hall Tavern on So. Orange Avenue, which used to be the Village Squire. I don't know if you know, but after Danny passed away the guy who owned the Hall put up a memorial to Danny with his picture and a small writing about him. Now that the tavern is gone I wonder where the memorial is?
...or in this case Roseville. Thank you Bobby Davis for your highly exaggerated words. It'a an honor to be mentioned along with those people and a gift to be remembered at all. After my 'retirement book' comes out.... the truth will be revealed. I am convinced that 'our Newark' played a creditable role in our development. We learned how to survive in stable, secure surroundings during the turbulent era of the 60's. The teachers / coaches / parents / volunteers were significant others in our lives and probably made a difference in the manner we live today.
You continue to have an influence. Example if I may. The CD of St.Lucy's Cadets (1960 - 1969) you sent me recently. After listening to it for my 1 1/2 hour, bumper-bumper commute home I'll come 'marching and humming' into the house. My daughter will scream..."Oh no he's been listening to that marching stuff again"... believing that soon I'll be asking her, "did I ever tell you about the time....".
It's still hard to believe how John Crowley has brought us all home again with this web-site. So many people and stories that were thought to be long gone. God Bless Johnn Crowley and 'his Bodholt's'.
