Ridgewood December 15, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 5 Village’s senior center named for Patrick Mancuso by John Koster Ridgewood’s Patrick A. Mancuso and his family were on hand as the Ridgewood Village Council officially named the room where seniors gather and election votes are counted as the Patrick A. Mancuso Senior Center. “It’s a tremendous honor and what is so special, as far as I’m concerned, is that it was given to me by the people of Ridgewood,” the former councilman and mayor said at the ceremony on Dec. 3. “In my heart I’ll always be a Ridgewoodite, and the reason is all the wonderful people who make the town what it is.” Mancuso is a graduate of Fordham University and served as a lieutenant (junior grade) in the U.S. Navy from 1960-93. He served 20 years on the Ridgewood Village Council, including two terms as mayor, but opted not to seek reelection during Ridgewood’s most recent non-partisan election, as did then-Mayor David Pfund. Pfund, along with Mayor Keith Killion, Deputy Marie and Patrick Mancuso with daughter Michele (second from left) and granddaughter Summer, grandson Kyle, daughter-in-law Robin, and son Chas at the entrance of the senior center on the ground floor of Ridgewood Village Hall. Mayor Thomas Riche, and Council Members Paul Aronsohn and Bernadette Walsh joined Village Manager Ken Gabbert and several department heads or directors and a number of senior residents at the recent ceremony. “Pat was an elected official for over 20 years, and dedicated his time to the betterment of Ridgewood, so this dedication of the senior center is a fitting tribute,” said Mayor Killion, who served with Mancuso as a council member. “He’s the best,” said Deputy Mayor Riche, who also served with Mancuso on the council during Riche’s first term in office. Mancuso’s 20 years on the council saw some serious challenges, including the flooding of the ground floor at the municipal building during Tropical Storm Floyd; the rebuilding of Ridgewood Village Hall, which came in over budget; multiple attempts to rent or restore Pease Memorial Library; and the recent controversy over (continued on page 10) Once Upon A Time... Introducing our 2011 COMMUNION DRESS collection! Featured Event A Special Occasions Boutique Christie Helene Communion Dress Trunk Show Monday 12.27 thru Wed 12.29 A 10% discount will be given on dress purchases made during trunk show only Space is limited so call to schedule your appointment today! 973-890-7077 onceuponatimestore.com 453 Main Street, Little Falls ���������������� ��������������������������� ����������������������������� 12-8-10 janine OnceUponATime3x3.5Color(12-8-10) 3 x 3.5 H ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Family Hair Care ��������������������� ����������������������