Editing Essex Fells, New Jersey (section)

==Notable people==
{{Category see also|People from Essex Fells, New Jersey}}

[[File:Justin Gimelstob 2, Aegon Championships, London, UK - Diliff.jpg|thumb|180px|[[Justin Gimelstob]]]]
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Essex Fells include:
* [[Bob Bradley]] (born 1958), former coach of the [[United States men's national soccer team]]<ref>Fensom, Michael J. [http://www.nj.com/insidejersey/index.ssf/2009/12/new_jersey_sports_in_2010.html "More new stadiums: New Jersey sports in 2010"], ''[[The Star-Ledger]]'', December 30, 2009. Accessed May 8, 2012. "Accompanying Howard to the competition in South Africa will be national team coach and Essex Fells native Bob Bradley, along with his son, Michael, from Princeton, and Livingston's Jozy Altidore."</ref>
* [[Jeremy Brodeur]] (born 1996), professional [[ice hockey]] goalie<ref>Mahiban, Dhiren. [https://www.thespec.com/sports-story/7171181-son-of-brodeur-having-big-year-in-the-crease-for-ohl-s-generals/ "Son of Brodeur having big year in the crease for OHL’s Generals; Martin Brodeur’s son is having a big year for the Oshawa Generals"], ''[[The Hamilton Spectator]]'', March 3, 2017. Accessed February 1, 2018. "Three years ago Jeremy Brodeur made the decision to play junior hockey in Oshawa with the hopes it would help him earn a professional contract.... The six-foot-one, 186-pound native of Essex Fells, N.J., has drawn favourable reviews from scouts in his solid third season with the Generals."</ref>
* [[Willis Carrier]] (1876–1950), known as the "father of the modern day air conditioner"<ref>Lurie, Maxine N.; and Mappen, Marc. Contributing author Charles A. Poekel Jr. [https://books.google.com/books?id=ZmLPKplSCawC&pg=PA123&lpg=PA123 "Willis Haviland Carrier"], ''[[Encyclopedia of New Jersey]]'', p. 123. [[Rutgers University Press]], 2004. {{ISBN|0-8135-3325-2}}. Accessed January 9, 2010.</ref>
* [[Doug Cook (basketball)|Doug Cook]] (born 1948), former professional [[basketball]] player<ref>Vazquez, Andy. [https://www.proquest.com/docview/857341358/CF2657A8323D4D54PQ/?sourcetype=Newspapers "Fun Of Game Was Cook's Hook"], ''[[The Record (North Jersey)|The Record]]'', March 15, 2011. Accessed October 7, 2024, via [[ProQuest]]. "Cook, who has devoted himself to his career with the same passion he tackled basketball, will retire later this year. He lives in Essex Fells and has three grown daughters."</ref>
* [[Don Criqui]] (born 1940), sportscaster for [[CBS Sports]]<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/cbssports/team/dcriqui Don Criqui] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131230233649/http://www.cbssports.com/cbssports/team/dcriqui |date=2013-12-30 }}, [[CBS Sports]]. Accessed May 8, 2012. "He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and lives with his wife, Molly, in Essex Fells, N.J."</ref>
* [[Ian Eagle]] (born 1969), sports announcer<ref>[http://www.cbspressexpress.com/cbs-sports/shows/nfl-on-cbs/bios?id=ian-eagle Ian Eagle], [[CBS Sports]]. Accessed November 9, 2012. "A 1990 graduate of Syracuse University, Eagle was the play-by-play voice of the Orangemen for football, basketball and lacrosse, and was awarded the Bob Costas Award for Outstanding Sportscasting. He lives in Essex Fells, N.J., with his wife, Alisa, and two children."</ref>
* [[Noah Eagle]] (born 1997), sportscaster for [[NBC Sports]], [[Fox Sports (United States)|Fox Sports]] and the [[Tennis Channel]]<ref>Rosensein, Mike. [https://www.nj.com/sports/2022/10/who-is-ian-eagle-cbs-tabs-nj-resident-to-replace-jim-nantz-on-ncaa-tournament-coverage.html "Who is Ian Eagle? CBS tabs N.J. resident to replace Jim Nantz on NCAA Tournament coverage"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], October 27, 2022. Accessed December 19, 2022. "Eagle, who calls Essex Fells, N.J. home, has been with CBS since 1998."</ref>
* [[Connie Francis]] (born 1937), singer<ref>via [[Associated Press]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/1971/01/17/archives/connie-francis-is-bride.html "Connie Francis is Bride"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', January 17, 1971. Accessed September 28, 2012. "The wedding took place at St. Aloysius Church and was followed by a reception at the bride's home in Essex Fells."</ref>
* [[Justin Gimelstob]] (born 1977), retired professional tennis player<ref>Staff. [https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1993/08/16/goldstein-wins-18s-open-spot/58c7c6fe-8b6b-4f59-a571-3743290e889b/ "Goldstein Wins 18s, Open Spot"], ''[[The Washington Post]]'', August 16, 1993. Accessed August 28, 2017. "In the 16s, top-seeded Justin Gimelstob of Essex Fells, N.J., beat No. 4 Ryan Wolters of San Jose. 6-3, 6-1."</ref>
* [[Anne Steele Marsh]] (1901–1995), painter and printmaker whose watercolors, oil paintings and wood engravings were widely exhibited<ref name=Marsh/>
* [[James Randall Marsh]] (1896–1965), artist<ref name=Marsh>[http://www.askart.com/artist_bio/James_Randall_Marsh/11253273/James_Randall_Marsh.aspx James Randall Marsh (1896 - 1965)], Askart. Accessed July 30, 2019. "In 1925 he married Anne Steele, the daughter of the prominent illustrator Frederic Dorr Steele and his wife Mary Thyng. The couple lived in Essex Fells, NJ where he had a large forge and, working with architects, designed and fabricated lighting fixtures and railings for both commercial and residential use."</ref>
* [[Henry G. Morse]] (1884–1934), architect<ref>Staff. [https://www.nytimes.com/1934/05/29/archives/henry-g-morse-new-york-architect-dies-in-essex-fells-new-jersey.html "Henry G. Morse.; New York Architect Dies in Essex Fells, New Jersey."], ''[[The New York Times]]'', May 29, 1934. Accessed August 14, 2018. "Henry G. Morse, New York architect, died in his home here tonight following a five month's illness."</ref>
* [[Elizabeth Parr-Johnston]] (born 1939), Canadian business woman<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/539415705/ "Essex Fells Social Notes"], ''Verona-Cedar Grove Times'', June 24, 1954. Accessed January 12, 2022, via [[Newspapers.com]]. "Recent hostesses at a party for their classmates at Grover Cleveland High School held at the Essex Fells Auditorium were Elizabeth Parr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. V. S. Parr of Forest Way..."</ref>
* [[Brian Rafalski]] (born 1973), former NHL defenseman who played for the [[New Jersey Devils]]<ref>D'Amato, Gary. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MWSB&p_theme=mwsb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10FAE43F19D1BDC0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Turin Winter Games Wisconsin Connection"], ''[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]'', February 9, 2006. Accessed June 2, 2013. "Brian Rafalski Sport: Hockey. Age: 32. Wisconsin tie: Attended Wisconsin. Residence: Essex Fells, NJ"</ref>
* [[Scott Stevens]] (born 1964), former NHL defenseman who played for the [[New Jersey Devils]] during his career<ref name=Thinking>Cheslow, Jerry. [https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/28/realestate/if-you-re-thinking-living-essex-fells-nj-no-stores-no-apartments-law.html "If You're Thinking of Living In/Essex Fells, N.J.; No Stores and No Apartments, by Law"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', May 28, 2000. Accessed June 28, 2009. "During the skating season, Scott Stevens, the New Jersey Devils captain, who lives in Essex Fells, can be seen skating on the pond."</ref>
* [[Bo Sullivan]] (1937–2000), chairman of the [[New Jersey Turnpike Authority]] and a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] politician who sought the nomination for [[Governor of New Jersey]] in [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1981|the 1981 primary]]<ref>Carroll, Maurice. [https://www.nytimes.com/1981/03/26/nyregion/a-candidate-for-governor-shuns-jersey-s-financing.html "A Candidate For Governor Shuns Jersey's Financing"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', March 26, 1981. Accessed December 30, 2017. "But the money question came up as Mr. Sullivan, a 44-year-old businessman with little background in public life outside his home town of Essex Fells, sat outside the gym, puffing on a cigarette and talking about his campaign. "</ref>
* [[Johnny Sylvester]] (1915–1990), lived here when he was visited on October 11, 1926, by [[Babe Ruth]], who promised that he would hit a home run on his behalf during the [[1926 World Series]]<ref>Poekel, Charlie. [https://books.google.com/books?id=mDoc94UhCokC ''Babe & the Kid: The Legendary Story of Babe Ruth and Johnny Sylvester''], [[The History Press]], 2007, {{ISBN|1596292679}}. Accessed September 28, 2012.</ref><ref>[[Robert McG. Thomas Jr.|Thomas Jr., Robert McG.]] [https://www.nytimes.com/1990/01/11/obituaries/johnny-sylvester-the-inspiration-for-babe-ruth-heroics-is-dead.html "Johnny Sylvester, the Inspiration For Babe Ruth Heroics, Is Dead"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', January 11, 1990. Accessed September 28, 2012. "According to his son, John D. Sylvester Jr., and at least one contemporary account, the ailment was an infection of the forehead caused by a kick from a horse after the youngster fell while riding, in Essex Fells, N.J. His father, Horace C. Sylvester Jr., a vice president of the National City Bank in New York, maintained an estate there."</ref>
* [[John C. Whitehead]] (1922–2015), former chairman of [[Goldman Sachs]] who also served as the 9th [[United States Deputy Secretary of State]]<ref>[http://www.renewnyc.com/aboutus/board.asp#JOHN Board of Directors], [[Lower Manhattan Development Corporation]]. Accessed September 28, 2012. "John C. Whitehead was born in Evanston, Illinois. He grew up in Montclair, New Jersey, attended public schools there and graduated from Montclair High School. He lived in nearby Essex Fells until 1985 and has resided in Manhattan since 1989."</ref>