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John Amato received the State Knight of the year award from State Deputy Jim Stoever at the Grand Knight /District Deputy meeting at the Doubletree in Somerset NJ for his 68 years as a Knight and his involvement with the state on all levels.

DD John Rossi receives the Star Districy Award from State Warden Scott Williams while State Deputy Jim Stoever applauds. DD Rossi's award was one of only two awards in the State of New Jersey.

From left:SK Robert Hatler, SD; Bishop James Checchio; SK Mickey Schiavone, PGK, PFN, PCC, PCP; Bishop Emeritus Paul Bootkowski; SK Vincent Tavormina, ST at the 2019 Pride in our Priests Dinner.

Brother Bob Keeling receives the Pro Vita Award at
Chapter 4 Meeting. The Pro-Vita Awards are presented by the diocesan Office for Pro-Life Activities to people who have labored tirelessly for the pro-life cause.

Brother Thomas Connors, GK receives the Columbian Award for Comm. John Barry Council #2544 at Chapter 4 Meeting on October 27, 2017. Pictured are (L to R): Art Troccoli, DD; Ramon Alayon, President; Vincent Tavormina, State Secretary; and Thomas Connors.
(Photo courtesy SK John Gazis)

Brother William Herring, GK receives the Star Council Award for Our Lady of Peace Council #9199 at Chapter 4 Meeting on October 27, 2017. Pictured are (L to R): Chris Duffett, DD; Ramon Alayon, President; Vincent Tavormina, State Secretary; and William Herring.
(Photo courtesy SK John Gazis)

James Viglianti, GK receives the Free Throw Award at Chapter 4 Meeting on October 27, 2017. Pictured are (L to R): Ramon Alayon, President; John Gazis, Free Throw State Chairmen; George French; Vincent Tavormina, State Secretary; and James Viglianti and his family.

Brother Joseph Charmello, GK receives the Star Council Award for St. Cecilia Council #7046 at Chapter 4 Meeting on October 27, 2017. Pictured are (L to R): Ramon Alayon, President; Vincent Tavormina, State Secretary; and Joe Charmello.
(Photo courtesy SK John Gazis)

Pictured are: (Left to Right) Emil Ferlicchi from Our Lady of Peace Council #9199, Ptl. Joseph DePasquale, and Lt. Michael Mintchwarner. On Sunday, April 29th, the Knights of Columbus recognized police officers and first responders from around the area, including Ptl. DePasquale for outstanding service to the Township of Edison. He along with his family were invited to a mass and ceremony followed by a reception in the parish hall.

Chapter 4 Officers 2017-2018

From left to right: Ramon Alayon-President; Ron Fjotlin-Vice President; Joe Sabella-Secretary; Frank Rees-Treasurer; Bob Lynch-Trustee; John Amato-Trustee; Bill Hoffman-Trustee; Vinnie Tavormina-State Secretary.

Grand Knight Thomas Berry of Council 6203 from South Plainfield, NJ completed the 126th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 18, 2022. 25,000 athletes from every US state and 122 countries ran the famous 26.2 mile course from Hopkinton, MA into downtown Boston. This year's event also highlighted the 50th anniversary of women first being admitted to the race, when 8 ran in 1972. This year, 12,000 women participated. "The weather was great for this race," Berry said, "and Heartbreak Hill at mile 21 was a beast. The crowds lined the streets almost the whole way in and the atmosphere was electric! It was exciting and I was proud to represent the Knights of Columbus!" Berry has been running for five years and has completed over 80 races including the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC. With Boston accomplished, he hopes to complete the rest of the 6 World Major marathons in the US and abroad.

The South Plainfield Knights of Columbus Council 6203 was recently recognized for 50 years of service to the community. The Council was chartered in 1970 and still lists several original members on its roster. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization focusing on service and faith based in New Haven, CT with 1.9 million members worldwide. Pictured with the 50th anniversary certificate are District Deputy David Pinto, Chaplain Rev. John Alvarado, and Grand Knight Thomas Berry.