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Former Yankee catchers, Yogi Berra and Rick Cerrone, at
the 2008 Clara Maass Medical Center Golf Invitational
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On September 29, 2007, Clara Maass Medical Center celebrated its 50th Anniversary in Belleville with a 1950’s-themed black tie gala at the Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain. Senate President and former Governor Richard J. Codey served as Honorary Chairman for the occasion, which was the first formal evening at his namesake venue. Together, sponsors, journal supporters and the 500 guests who attended helped the event raise over $470,000.
Platinum Record sponsors were Barr & Barr, Ross Products, and the Medical Staff of Clara Maass Medical Center. Gold Record sponsors included Carmen Orechio, Valley National Bank and Northern New Jersey Anesthesia Associates, LLC. Silver Record Sponsors were Apruzzese, McDermott Mastro & Murphy, P.C.; Fannie E. Rippel Foundation; Roosevelt & Cross Incorporated; Prudential Financial; Charon Planning; QualCare, Inc.; SEI; Diagnostic and Clinical Cardiology, P.A.; Prismatic Development Corporation; Sills Cummis Epstein & Gross; and Emergency Medical Associates & Emergency Department Physicians.
New Jersey Senate President, Richard J. Codey, with three guests who were
part of Medical Center’s 1957 move to Belleville. (l. to r.) Phyllis Oberg, whose husband Albin was the hospital’s executive director for 32 years; Sandra
Gerson, who was Oberg’s secretary; and Marie D’Alessandro, who was
the medical center’s director of volunteer services.
Sock Hop dancers and skaters helped set the1950’s mood at the
Richard J. Codey Arena. The gala was the first such event to be staged
at the recently-refurbished Essex County facility.
Members of the hospital’s medical staff pose for the camera.
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 On November 5, 2007, over 300 guests attended Clara Maass Medical Center’s A Tasteful Experience at the Pleasantdale Chàteau in West Orange. This annual event features local restaurants and beverage vendors who donate their time, talent and culinary expertise to support Clara Maass Medical Center.
Guests enjoyed delicious samples from over 30 local restaurants and food purveyors including Blu, Bohemia Latin Cuisine, CulinAriane, Ecco Bella, Fascino, Gencarelli’s Bakery, Joe Bartoni’s Italian Market, Love My Cake, Nanina’s In The Park, Osteria Giotto, Pleasantdale Château, Raymond’s, Restaurant Passionné, Senorita’s Mexican Grill, Table 8, The Food Company and Toast, and Michael Trullinger cheese monger.
This year’s beverage purveyors included AriZona Beverage Company, Bayfield Importing, Glaceau products, JTE Spirits, Juan Prieto Wines and Vinifrance, Inc., Kobricks Coffee, Martin Scott Wines, Michael Skurnik Wines, Polaner Selections, Rosenthal Wine Merchants, Sussex Wine Merchants, SM 23 Bar Lounge, T. Edwards Wines, VOS Selections, Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery and Willette Wines.
Guests not only feasted on samples but explored The Pleasantdale Chateau’s entire first floor and beautiful grounds. Corporate sponsors of the event included Johnson and Johnson Health Care Systems, Inc., Valley National Bank, Robert and Allegra Kuhl, Amanti Vino, Pleasantdale Chateau and Kearny Federal Savings.
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