Beginning as a social studies teacher, Sanger went on to become an assistant principal, then principal, and now the top educator. Sanger has even been publicly lauded by Union City Mayor and State Assemblyman Brian Stack on numerous occasions for his educational leadership. "Sandy," as Sanger is known by his close friends, achieved a Bachelors Degree from William Paterson College in Wayne, N.J. and a Master's Degree from Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J. Sanger and his lovely wife, Suzanne, have two children, sons Matthew and Jonathan, 10 and 5 years old respectively.
Sanger in his spare time is a long-distance runner and has participated in 15 New York City Marathons, of which the last one was in 1999. His top run, he proudly states, is 2 hours and 55 minutes!!! Sanger tells us that he has one more marathon left in him before he "hangs up his sneakers," and wants to beat his old record. Sanger's wife and children miss him being from home with all his responsibilities, but are all understanding. Sanger also still has his old humorous side to him and relates the good old times with his many friends from yesteryear, such as this columnist, and many other educational friends! Yes, Sandy, your friends will be cheering you on in your next marathon at the finish line, and we all plan to bronze your sneakers afterward! ALL THE BEST TO YOU!!! Keep up the fantastic work!!!....
Former Union City commissioners Anthony Dragona is now the business administrator for the Union City Board of Education...Former and now retired North Bergen Township Commissioner Carl Ferrigno who now lives in Fort Lee, N.J. tell us that he recently heard from retired North Bergen activist Marlena Bumpus, who told him that she has moved again and is now living in South Carolina...Former Secaucus Mayor Anthony Just tells us that he has had a bout with ill health, but is now up and about, and that he still keeps tabs on the local scene and is vocal in his observations, when he feels the need...
The Archdiocese of Newark has released the names of the Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars for 2004-2005 from Saint Joseph of the Palisades High School in West New York. They are: Franney Cornelio, Karen Mendoza, and Abigail Ong...Archbishop John J. Myers of Newark has announced the following Official Appointments; they are: Reverend Cresencio Balino as Parochial Vicar of Saint Rocco and Saint Brigid Roman Catholic Churches in both Union City and North Bergen respectively; and West New Yorker Deacon John C. Holoduek to the diaconal ministry at Epiphany Roman Catholic Church in Cliffside Park, N.J.
By the way, the now Deacon Holoduek once served the parish of Saint Lawrence Roman Catholic Church in Weehawken approximately a decade ago, before his diaconal appointment this past month, and his lovely wife Donna and son John, Jr., are totally proud of him!...
For those asking if retired Guttenberg Mayor Robert Sabello was ever a State Assemblyman also at one time in his past, the answer is "yes," and he served in Trenton before he became the town's mayor...
And yes, educator Arthur Wichert of Union City was also at one time the city's mayor, who served out the remaining term of the then Mayor Robert Botti, who we hear is now living in Ocean County...
Retired West New York Police Director Joseph Pelliccio tells us that he still keeps in touch with friends of the WNY Police Department, and is now living in the Ocean County/Toms River area, enjoying his leisure!...and so it goes...until next time...see you around town..."Matt."
P.S. All readers who want to contribute to this column can do so by submitting your news items and photos to: Matthew Amato, columnist, c/o The Hudson Reporter, 1400 Washington St., Hoboken, New Jersey 07030.
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