William "Billy" C. Ryan, Jr. was born in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1944. Soon after, his family moved to Bogota where he grew up. He attended St. Cecilia High School in Englewood, where he was an all-star athlete. He was the quarterback of the…
Jean A. Nickels grew up in Ramsey, New Jersey and attended Ramsey High School. She proudly served in the United States Women’s Army Corps (WAC) during World War II and Korea. The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was created on May 14, 1942 for the purpose…
Ben Cascio grew up in Palisades Park, New Jersey. He attended elementary school in Palisades Park and was the last class to graduate from LHS in 1959. Shortly after his graduation, Mr. Cascio enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. A first generation American, who…
Phil Langner was born in Hackensack and grew up in Westwood, New Jersey. He attended Westwood High School. His family was patriotic, with a record of exemplary military service, his older brothers having served in the Army Air Force, Navy and Marines. His brother…