Central Jersey Motor Pool News

 

 

 

 

October, 2011

IN MEMORIAM

Club President Col. Stan Lapidow (R) posing with his son Jonathan, his wife Ruth, and their

daughter Becky at the 2007 Hillsborough Memorial Day Parade.  We will miss you Stan!

 

On October 14, 2011, the Central Jersey Military Motor Pool received the news our Club President, Col Stan L. Lapidow (Ret.), lost his battle with

cancer.  We are all heartbroken over the news, as Stan was a great man, loyal patriot, and a good friend to all.  We will miss him greatly.  His

leadership, knowledge, and abilities were invaluable to the Club, and the hole that is left as a result of his passing will not be filled easily, if ever.  

 

Colonel Lapidow passed away on October 13, 2011 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Col. Lapidow was born and raised in Burlington, VT and spent most of his adult life in Hillsborough, NJ. He received a BS degree in Biology and Chemistry from Springfield College, an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson, and his Ph.D. degree from Century University with a specialty in Environmental Engineering. Col. Lapidow commissioned into the United States Army as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1969 and specialized in Engineering. He recently retired from the New Jersey State Department of Treasury as the Manager of Environmental Health and Safety. Col. Lapidow also remained active with the New Jersey National Guard and the US Army Reserves. He has been deployed with Special Operations Units to Operation Desert Shield, the Haiti Conflict, and the Bosnia and Kosovo Campaigns. Colonel Lapidow spent his free time driving his Army jeep around town and was active with the Central Jersey Motor Vehicle Club. Col. Lapidow also enjoyed spending time with his family, going to the shooting range, and relaxing by the beach or pool.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ruth; his sons, Jonathan and Michael; daughter Becky; daughters-in-law, Jennifer and Stephanie, two beloved grandchildren, Bailey and Payton, dog, Sami; and granddog, Macy.

A Memorial Service with Military Honors was held on Saturday Oct. 15th at 7:30pm an the Hillsborough Funeral Home, 796 Rt. 206, Hillsborough. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to the Wounded Warriors Project at http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/, or Compassionate Care Hospice at http://www.cchnet.net/.

 

 

May, 2011

 

The 2011 Memorial Day Parade festivities kicked off on Sunday, May 22, 2011in Marlboro, NJ.  Once again, as last year, the CJMMP

was asked to escort the members of Jewish War Veterans Lt. Seth Dvorin Post 972 in the town’s annual parade. 

Participating were 1 Willys MB, 1 Ford GPW, 1 Ford M-151, an M-1008, and a 5-Ton.  It was again a pleasure and honor

to provide escort to these veterans! 

 

Photos of the 2011 Marlboro Memorial Day Parade can be found here

 

http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/gpw/2011%20Marlboro%20Memorial%20Day%20parade/?albumview=slideshow

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April, 2011

 

Sadly, this month, the Club was informed that our esteemed Treasurer, Henry Waronker had passed away suddenly on April 21.

We thank you for your generosity, service, and friendship, Henry. May you rest in peace.

 

                                                Henry H. Waronker 68 of Edison died Thursday April 21 2011 at Barbara E. Cheung Hospice in Edison.

Henry was born in Camden, NJ, lived in NY, Brigantine, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, and Iselin, NJ prior to settling to Edison, NJ in 1996.

Henry was an Accountant and owned his own business for over 30 years, HNH Business Services Inc., in Clark, NJ, formerly

located in Edison, NJ. Henry was a member of the Central Military Motor Pool of Central New Jersey, and the New Jersey

Association of Public Accountants Central Jersey Chapter. Henry was a Veteran of the United States Coast Guard During the Vietnam Era.

 

He is survived by his wife Sheree L. ( nee Balint) daughter Faith Rodriguez and 3 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family has

requested donations in Memory of Henry: be made to, The Children's Institute 1 Sunset Avenue Verona NJ 07044 or made on

there website, www.tcischool.org  We were all shocked to hear this news, and our extreme condolences go out to Henry’s family

during this difficult time.

   

Henry Waronker riding in Kevin Kearney’s 1943

Willys MB during the 2010 Metuchen Memorial Day Parade.

Rest in Peace, friend.

 

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March, 2011

 

On Sunday March 13, several members of the Club participated in the Somerville St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

We displayed, a WWII M3A1 Scout Car, A 1943 Willys MB Jeep, an M1008, an M1009, and an M35 Deuce and a Half.

Thanks to the drivers and riders for participating in this longstanding event!

 

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January 2011

At the CJMMP Annual Holiday Party, in order to recognize Past President Joe DiGiovanni’s 6 years

of dedicated service to the Club,President Stan Lapidow

 presented Joe with a nice plaque commemorating his term as President

 

November 2010

CJMMP Vehicles participated in the Woodbridge Veterans Day Parade.

Thanks to Stan Lapidow and Joe DiGiovanni for representing the Club at this event.

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September 2010

 

 

A wonderful turnout at the 29th Annual John Basilone Parade in Raritan Township,

partially due to John Basilone being featured in HBO’s Series, “The Pacific”. 

Many vehicles and members from CJMMP once again participated to honor the

Medal Of Honor Recipient.

 

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CJMMP Members participated in Family Day at Ft. Dix

Photos here

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June 2010: Black River and Western Railroad Military Weekend

Members of the CJMMP combined with the folks at the Black River and Western Railroad put on a fantastic public display of historic military vehicles and trains as part of a Veterans’ Appreciation event.

Photos of this can be located here

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Veteran’s Day 2009

Once again, members of the CJMMP participated in the Annual

Woodbridge Township Veteran’s Day Parade on November 8, 2009.

71 degrees and not a cloud in the sky made for a fantastic event honoring America’s Veterans.

Pictures from the parade taken by Ivan Dizon can be found here

OPERATION TROOP AID!!

On September 22 2009, Members and friends gathered in Dayton NJ for the first OPERATION TROOP AID packing. 

2 pallet loads of supplies were packed and shipped to our troops overseas! 

Great Job and Big Thanks to Everyone involved!  Pictures can be found here

UPDATE FROM THE FRONT!

The OPERATION TROOP AID Packages have been shipped and received with big thanks!

All your efforts have been greatly appreciated by the troops in the field!

Some letters we’ve received are below:

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From SGT Sheila Zelaskowski in Iraq-

Hi John

I returned to my FOB on October 15. The first thing I was told was, "you've got mail." Wow,

John, what can I say? You and the CJMMP have gone above and beyond generous! I did not think

that all those boxes in the pictures were coming to me; I thought I was one of several recipients!

Needless to say, the CJMMP has not only boosted the morale of D Company, not only the morale of

the 1-150th AHB, but Iraq in general, as I have shared the packages with everyone on FOB Delta

through our FOB MWR and put several so far on helicopters flying to remote outposts that do not

have the luxuries we have here. So, you all are spreading cheer to soldiers throughout Iraq, and will

continue to do so. I still have 6 boxes here waiting for additional flights out to more remote places.

For OPSEC I remove addresses on the boxes, but I left your CJMMP return address, hoping that the

recipients will contact you with thanks. Either way, let my thanks on behalf of everyone on FOB

Delta and elsewhere be a start. You are all incredibly thoughtful, thank you so much!

I now hold the record for the most mail in one delivery........

We are looking at about 3 months till we return, we are all anxiously awaiting walking on US soil

again!

Take care; please extend thanks to everyone involved!

Sheila

 

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From Major Steven Schultze

 

Gentlemen,

I would to start with a heartfelt “Thank you” from Camp Leatherneck here in Helmand Province,

Afghanistan. The packages that I have received from the Central Jersey Military Motor Pool have been

great. Everyone around truly appreciates the time, effort, and resources that go into to making these

packages. Please know that as soon I get the packages, I set them out for the Marines and Sailors. Within a

few hours all the items have been claimed. The Marines and Sailors here are VERY grateful for the

resupply. Having support from the home-front is critical to keeping up moral, especially with those of us

that are here through the holidays.

Please pass this note along to Mr. Ken Kalinowski. I did not see an email address for him in the packet

included in one of the boxes.

Thank you again for everything you have done and continue to do for the country and for those of forward

deployed.

Semper Fidelis!

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Maj Steve Schultze

 

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From Col. John Scannell

2d MEB G9 OpsO

We did, used some here, but a bunch went to outlying camps that are even more austere than we are.

All went to good use. Frankly I was overwhelmed at the number of packages and grateful for everyone.

Thank you again

John Scannell W COL MNC-I BN CO

 

 

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Trail Ride-August 2009

Trail ride was a huge success. Everyone who attended had a great time cruising around the Lambertville-Sergeantsville-Kingwood-Ringoes area with a

lunch stop on the Delaware River. Participating were several WWII Jeeps, 2 M-151’s, a 1956 CJ-5, 1979 CUCV, and a 5 ton. 

Weather was good and we had no breakdowns. Approx 80 miles were logged. Big thanks to Dave Peters and Russ Wagner for coordinating the ride.

A “Fall Foliage” trail ride is on for October 18.  More details to follow.

Pictures can be found here:

Thanks to Karen Peters for the pics.

 

Memorial Day 2009

During Memorial Day Weekend 2009, Members of the Central Jersey Military Motor Pool successfully participated in an ambitious schedule of events commemorating our fallen servicemen. Vehicles participated in events in Hillsborough, Clark, Metuchen, North Brunswick, West Windsor and Manville.

 

Hillsborough - 2009

 

Manville - 2009

 

West Windsor - 2009