The magical and meaningful event lights up the park with thousands of lanterns in remembrance of those harmed by violence and injustice, including anti-Asian hate.
Robert L. DePiro died on May 21, 2023, after a short illness, joining his beloved wife of 62 years, Louise Cairoli DePiro, who died just five weeks earlier.
Born in Newark on Jan. 23, 1936, Mr. DePiro grew up in Belleville and was a resident of Cedar Grove for the last nine years. Bob...
Speakers spoke about ableism and the need to make buildings wheelchair accessible, the need to shift how we view disability, and the need for inclusivity in schools and all settings in the community.