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Alfred Russo, Woodbridge law director, Senate aide, dies at 77

April 29, 2021 1:20 pm

Alfred R. Russo, a lawyer who worked in the administrations of four Woodbridge mayors, died on April 27. He was 77. Russo served as a legislative aide to State Sen. John J. Fay, Jr. (D-Woodbridge) from 1974 until 1977, when...

Joseph DeMarino, former Woodbridge mayor, dies at 85

June 8, 2020 1:53 pmJune 8, 2020 7:57 pm

Joseph A. DeMarino, a colorful and often popular former Woodbridge mayor and Middlesex County sheriff, died on May 31. He was 85. DeMarino launched his political career as a candidate after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean...

Phil Cerria, former Woodbridge mayor, dies at 85

February 1, 2020 3:04 pmFebruary 1, 2020 4:25 pm

Former Woodbridge Mayor Phil Cerria has died, the New Jersey Globe has learned. Cerria was involved in a car crash on the Garden State Parkway early last month. His wife, Margaret, was killed in that crash. He as 85. Cerria...

Margaret Cerria, former first lady of Woodbridge, killed in car crash

January 4, 2020 6:57 pm

Margaret Cerria, the wife of former Woodbridge Mayor Phil Cerria, was killed in a crash on the Garden State Parkway on Friday. The 85-year-old former mayor, who was elected in 1983 and served one term, was hospitalized for injuries sustained...