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Ridgewood Dads Perform Skits, Music At Village Middle School
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Ridgewood Dads hit the stage for the 72nd rendition of Dads' Night at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5.This year, the theme is "Dads' Night Live." Dads will entertain with some short skits and The Dads' Night Band will also perform. As tradition, all skits are written, directed and choreographed by the Dads.
Admission is free and doors open 1 hour prior to show time. The event starts at 7 p.m.
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Benjamin Franklin Middle School is located at 335 N Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood.
Danny Dobrowolski, 43, Born In Passaic
PASSAIC, N.J. – Danny Dobrowolski, a lifelong resident of North Caldwell who was born in Passaic, died Tuesday, March 1. He was 43.
Dobrowolski was a graduate of West Essex Regional High School, class of 1990. Recently, he worked for Firestone Tires, but previously had worked for STS Tires for over 10 years.
He is survived by his parents, Jadwiga and Walter Dobrowolski; his sister, Christine; his brother, Eddie and his wife, Paulina; sister, Mary and her husband Wieslaw Zarusinski; niece and godchild, Jessica; nephew and godchild, David; and nephew Alex.
Visitation is 2-4 p.m. and 7- 9 p.…
Vermont's PuppeTree Performing At Rutherford Library
RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Vermont's PuppeTree performs a show for children at the Rutherford Library on Friday, March 18.A collection of Leo Lionni's classic children's book, "Swimmy," and companion piece, "Swimmer," will be performed by the PuppeTree's founder Ann Legunn. This event blends shadow puppets, animation and projections.
A visual and musical treat, Swimmy features a classical music score that takes people into the undersea world and introduces children to the work of Debussy.
"Swimmer," with an original music score, tells the story of a young girl fig…
Frances Verrastro, 86, Of Trumball
STAMFORD, Conn. – Frances M. Verrastro, a of Trumball and Port St. Lucie, Fla., formerly of Stamford, died Wednesday, March 2. She was 86.
Verrastro was employed by Jet Industries, formerly of Stamford, as an Administrative Assistant.
She is survived by her children, James Verrastro; and Margaret DiMasi and her husband Vincent; grandchildren Eve Verrastro; Alisha DiMasi Etlinger and her husband David; Derek DiMasi; and Alex DiMasi.
She was predeceased by her husband, Salvatore Verrastro; her brother, Anthony Arrigo Jr.; daughter-in-law Angela; and daughter-in-law Gloria.
Visitation is F…