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==Notable people== {{Category see also|People from Lyndhurst, New Jersey}} People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Lyndhurst include: {{div col}} * [[Gabriel M. Ambrosio]] (1938β2013), politician who served in the [[New Jersey Senate]], representing the [[New Jersey's 36th legislative district|36th Legislative District]]<ref>Levin, Jay. [https://web.archive.org/web/20130404065546/http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/200990121_Gabriel_Ambrosio__ex-state_senator__of_Lyndhurst__dies.html "Gabriel Ambrosio, ex-state senator, of Lyndhurst, dies"], ''[[The Record (North Jersey)|The Record]]'', April 2, 2013. Accessed August 13, 2019. "Gabriel Ambrosio, a Lyndhurst lawyer whose brief tenure as a Democratic state senator belied his influence, died of cancer Thursday. He was 74."</ref> * [[Michael Bell (artist)|Michael Bell]] (born 1971), artist known for his infamous portrait clientele, which includes the late [[John Gotti]] and numerous actors from ''[[The Sopranos]]''<ref>Cid, Martin. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20140408124336/http://www.yareah.com/2012/12/04/michael-bell-interview-0261/ "Interview with American Painter and Muralist"]}}, ''Yareah Magazine'', December 4, 2012. Accessed May 16, 2016.</ref><ref>Sobko, Katie. [https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/lyndhurst/2017/07/19/lyn/488058001/ "Lyndhurst native a teacher by day, mob artist by night"], ''[[The Record (North Jersey)|The Record]]'', July 19, 2017. Accessed August 13, 2019. "Bell, a Lyndhurst native now living in Maryland, is a nationally renowned teacher β he was named Maryland Art Education Teacher of the Year in 2002 and has a rΓ©sumΓ© filled with achievements, including a speaking engagement on innovation in arts education with former U.S. Secretary Arne Duncan in 2009."</ref> * [[George Fraser Black]] (1866β1948), librarian, historian and linguist who worked at the [[New York Public Library]] for more than three decades<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/446166865/?terms=%22George%2BF.%2BBlack%22 "Obituary. : Dr. George F. Black; Librarian, historian"], ''[[New York Daily News]]'', September 8, 1948. Accessed June 24, 2020. "Dr. Georger Fraser Black, 83, a librarian and historian who was a member of the staff of the New York Public Library for 35 years, died at his home at 325 Watson Ave., Lyndhurst, N.J."</ref> * [[Jim Blumenstock]] (1918β1963), [[American football]] [[Fullback (gridiron football)|fullback]] who played in the NFL for the [[New York Giants]]<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/434317804/ "Jim Blumenstock, Ex-Fordham Grid Star, Dies at 46"] ''[[The Boston Globe]]'', July 31, 1963. Accessed December 3, 2020. "Passaic, N.J. (AP)- James A. Blumenstock, 46, who was an outstanding halfback at Fordham College and later a professional football player, died today in Passaic General Hospital.... Blumenstock lived at Lyndhurst, N.J."</ref> * [[Anthony J. Cirone]] (born 1941), [[percussionist]] with the [[San Francisco Symphony]] under Maestro [[Josef Krips]]<ref>Weiss, Lauren Vogel. [https://www.pas.org/about/hall-of-fame/anthony-cirone Anthony J. Cirone], [[Percussive Arts Society]]. Accessed November 7, 2021. "When the family moved to Lyndhurst, he took lessons at the Gilio School of Music in nearby Rutherford from Jimmy Jerome, a local drumset player who taught Tony to read music and play the snare drum as well as drumset."</ref> * [[Victor Cruz (American football)|Victor Cruz]] (born 1986), wide receiver who has played for the [[New York Giants]]<ref>Araton, Harvey. [https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/sports/football/david-tyree-and-victor-cruz-jersey-guys-giants-guys.html "United in Giants Lore and Shaped by Jersey Roots"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', January 7, 2012. Accessed May 16, 2016. "Whereas Tyree lives in suburban Wayne with his wife and six children, Cruz has moved to Lyndhurst, a short ride from work, to keep life and impending fatherhood in focus."</ref> * [[Christine Ann Denny]] (class of 2001), neuroscientist whose research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying learning and memory<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/499110919/ "College graduates announced"], ''South Bergenite'', June 22, 2005. Accessed November 7, 2021, via [[Newspapers.com]]. "Christine A. Denny of Lyndhurst graduated with a BS degree in Biology from the College of Arts and Sciences at Boston College."</ref> * [[Melissa Fumero]] (born 1982), actress who has appeared in ''[[One Life to Live]]'' and ''[[Brooklyn Nine-Nine]]''<ref>Ortiz, Erik. [http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/melissa-fumero-leaves-drama-behind-laughs-brooklyn-nine-nine-article-1.1452587 "Melissa Fumero leaves the drama behind for some laughs on ''Brooklyn Nine-Nine''; The former ''One Life to Live'' soap star is showing her inner funny girl on the new Fox series airing Sept. 17."], ''[[New York Daily News]]'', September 11, 2013. Accessed December 9, 2013. "Fumero grew up in Lyndhurst, N.J., to Cuban-born parents who were high school sweethearts."</ref> * [[Alan Grieco]] (born 1946), former [[cycle sport|cyclist]] who competed in the [[Cycling at the 1964 Summer Olympics β Men's sprint|Men's sprint]] at the [[1964 Summer Olympics]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418081151/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/gr/alan-grieco-1.html Alan Grieco Olympic Results], [[Sports Reference]]. Accessed May 16, 2016.</ref> * [[Wayne Johnsen]] (born 1977), professional boxer who appeared on the [[reality television]] series ''[[The Contender 3]]''<ref>DiLeo, Frank. [https://web.archive.org/web/20121107223522/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/dailyrecord/access/1790767521.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+20,+2005&author=Frank+DiLeo&pub=Daily+Record&desc=Pawel+Wolak+looked+confident+and+strong+from+the+start+and+s&pqatl=google "Pawel Wolak looked confident and strong from the start"], ''[[Daily Record (New Jersey)|Daily Record]]'', August 20, 2005. Accessed September 6, 2011. "Wayne Johnsen continued his destruction of light heavyweight contenders Friday. The Lyndhurst native earned his ninth career victory with a six-round unanimous decision over Dhafir Smith. The former football star at St Mary's in Rutherford was spectacular against Smith controlling the bout with his nasty right cross for the victory."</ref> * [[Elizabeth Lindsay]] (1912β2013), track and field athlete and [[Girl Scouts of the USA|Girl Scout]] activist<ref>Fujimori, Sachi. [http://www.postandcourier.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?avis=CP&date=20120318&category=ARCHIVES&lopenr=303189927&Ref=AR "Girl Scout, 99, recalls group's core values"], ''[[The Post and Courier]]'', March 18, 2012. Accessed May 16, 2016. "Once Libbie Lindsay first put on her Girl Scout uniform in 1925, she never wanted to take it off. Lindsay, 99, of Lyndhurst, N.J., still keeps the khaki knee-length jacket and matching ranger hat in pristine condition."</ref> * [[Tom Longo]] (1942β2015), [[defensive back]] who played three seasons in the [[National Football League]] with the [[New York Giants]] and [[St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)|St. Louis Cardinals]]<ref>Hague, Jim. [http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/former-giant-longo-dies-73-1.1368033 "Obit: Ex-Giant Tom Longo dies, 73"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150729135922/http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/former-giant-longo-dies-73-1.1368033 |date=July 29, 2015 }}, ''[[The Record (North Jersey)|The Record]]'', July 3, 2015. Accessed May 16, 2016. "Tom Longo, the former Lyndhurst High School great who went on to have a fine career at Notre Dame and later played in the NFL with the Giants and St. Louis Cardinals, died Thursday in a hospice near his home in Wayne after a two-year-long battle with cancer."</ref> * [[Roy LoPresti]] (1929β2002), aeronautical engineer<ref>Moore, S. Clayton. [http://www.airportjournals.com/Display.cfm?varID=0608011 "All in the Family: LoPresti Builds the Perfect Airplane"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070503045812/http://www.airportjournals.com/Display.cfm?varID=0608011 |date=May 3, 2007 }}, Airport Journals, August 2006. Accessed December 9, 2013. "Born June 9, 1929, in Lyndhurst, N.J., Roy LoPresti's focus was startling from a very young age."</ref> * [[Lou Monte]] (1917β1989), singer best known for a number of best-selling, Italian-themed novelty records which he recorded in the late 1950s and early 1960s<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070930235838/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/chicagotribune/access/517888492.html?dids=517888492:517888492&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:AI&date=Jan+26,+1957&author=&pub=Chicago+Daily+Tribune&desc=Shining+Stars&pqatl=google "Shining Stars"], ''[[Chicago Tribune|Chicago Daily Tribune]]'', January 26, 1957. Accessed August 1, 2007. "Lou Monte began playing the ukulele and singing at the age of seven when he lived with his five brothers and sisters and his Italian born parents in Lyndhurst, N. J."</ref> * [[Robert O'Brien (racing driver)|Robert O'Brien]] (1908β1987), racing driver<ref>[https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/drivers/robert-obrien "Robert O'Brien"], ''[[Motor Sport (magazine)|Motor Sport]]''. Accessed August 13, 2019. "Born: 11th April 1908 Lyndhurst, New Jersey"</ref> * [[Donny Pritzlaff]] (born 1979), [[freestyle wrestling|freestyle wrestler]] who represented the [[United States]] in international competition, winning bronze medals at the [[2006 World Wrestling Championships]] and at the 2007 [[FILA Wrestling World Cup]]<ref>[http://scarletknights.com/staff.aspx?staff=153 Donny Pritzlaff], [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights wrestling]]. Accessed January 29, 2018. "Prior to Rutgers, the Lyndhurst, N.J., native spent three seasons at the University of Michigan (2011-13) as an assistant wrestling coach after spending five years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as the associate head wrestling coach."</ref> * [[Lawrence G. Rawl]] (1928β2005), chairman and CEO of [[Exxon]] from 1985 to 1993<ref>Bayot, Jennifer. [https://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/16/obituaries/lawrence-rawl-76-exxons-chief-in-valdez-spill-dies.html "Lawrence Rawl, 76, Exxon's Chief in Valdez Spill, Dies"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', February 16, 2005. Accessed May 16, 2016. "Lawrence G. Rawl was born in Lyndhurst, N.J., on May 4, 1928, the fifth of six children."</ref> * [[Chico Resch]] (born 1948), hockey sportscaster who played goalie in the NHL for the [[New York Islanders]], [[Colorado Rockies (NHL)|Colorado Rockies]], [[New Jersey Devils]] and [[Philadelphia Flyers]]<ref>Yorio, Kara. [http://www.northjersey.com/sports/227557051_Canadian_born__former_Islander__Flyer_and_Devil_has_become_a_Jersey_guy.html?page=all "Canadian born, former Islander, Flyer and Devil has become a Jersey guy"], ''[[The Record (North Jersey)|The Record]]'', October 13, 2013. Accessed October 13, 2013. "Resch is well-known in his Lyndhurst neighborhood where he and his wife, Diane, have lived during the NHL season for the last decade."</ref> * [[Robert A. Roe]] (1924β2014), politician who represented New Jersey in the [[United States House of Representatives]] from 1969 to 1993<ref>[http://www.livedigitaleditions.com/publication/?i=218571&article_id=1766686&view=articleBrowser "Robert A. Roe, 90, Former Congressman And Wayne Mayor"], ''The Beacon'', July 14, 2014. Accessed November 16, 2021. "Born in Lyndhurst, he grew up in Wayne, where he was a parishioner of Holy Cross in the Mountain View section of the township."</ref> * [[Carmine Savino]] (1911β1993), lawyer, newspaper editor and politician who served for ten years in the [[New Jersey General Assembly]]<ref>O'Shea, Jack. [https://docplayer.net/136939254-The-commercial-v-o-f-u-lyndhurst-s-o-ffic-ia-l-newspaper.html "Carmine Savino: Leader editor, judge, legislator passes"], ''The Commercial Leader of Lyndhurst'', November 24, 1993. Accessed November 10, 2021. "Mr. Savino was born in Lyndhurst and lived in the Township all his life. He was a member of the first graduating class at Lyndhurst High School."</ref> * [[Anthony Scardino]] (born 1936), politician who served as Mayor of Lyndhurst and served in the New Jersey Senate from the [[New Jersey's 36th legislative district|36th Legislative District]] from 1974 to 1980<ref>[https://www.njsea.com/board-of-commissioners/anthony-scardino/ Commissioner Anthony Scardino], [[New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority]]. Accessed August 13, 2019. "Anthony Scardino Jr. is a former New Jersey State Senator and mayor of Lyndhurst."</ref> * [[Walter G. Schroeder]] (born 1927), politician who was a member of the [[Oregon House of Representatives]] from 1985 to 1993<ref>[http://oregondigital.org/downloads/oregondigital:df70hs282 "Extension Oral History Project β Walt Schroeder β Part 1"], Oregon Digital, October 28, 2007. Accessed May 17, 2016. "Well, I was born in a little town, at that time, called Hackensack, New Jersey which was the county seat of Bergen County. We lived at that time in a community nearby that did not have a hospital, called Lyndhurst."</ref> * [[John P. Scott]] (1933β2010), member of the [[New Jersey Senate]] from 1992 to 1998<ref>Gray, Jerry. [https://www.nytimes.com/1993/03/23/nyregion/trenton-pushes-commuter-tax-like-new-york-s.html "Trenton Pushes Commuter Tax Like New York's"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', March 23, 1993. Accessed December 9, 2013. "The Assembly still must approve the legislation, but Mr. Kosco and Senator John P. Scott of Lyndhurst, the bill's co-sponsor, said they had lined up support there."</ref> * [[Jimmy Smagula]] (born 1976), actor who has appeared in ''[[The Sopranos]]'', ''[[Bones (TV series)|Bones]]'', ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'', ''[[Parks and Recreation]]'', and ''[[Rizzoli & Isles]]'' as well as films, including ''[[The Island (2005 film)|The Island]]'' and ''[[The Producers (2005 film)|The Producers]]''<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/article/jason-michael-snow-jimmy-smagula-and-more-will-headline-benefit-concert-for-lyndhurst-high-school-com-205221 "Jimmy Smagula will host and perform in a benefit concert for Lyndhurst High School featuring numerous Broadway performers May 19 at 7 PM."], ''[[Playbill]]''. Accessed May 16, 2016. "Smagula, who is an alumnus of Lyndhurst High School, said in a statement, 'The auditorium is in great need of renovation and I am proud to be able to give back to my hometown that has given me so much. Arts education is often overlooked and I am thrilled to be able to give back.'"</ref> * [[Jim Tooey]] (born 1954), actor<ref>Stimac, Elias. [http://www.newyorkcool.com/archives/2007/August/new-york-city-theatre_Jim_Tooey.htm "Two-Mur Humor Helps the Healing process"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140813071803/http://www.newyorkcool.com/archives/2007/August/new-york-city-theatre_Jim_Tooey.htm |date=August 13, 2014 }}, New York Cool, August 2007. Accessed May 20, 2013. "My family moved to Lyndhurst, NJ at age 12, where I attended Sacred Heart and Lyndhurst High School."</ref> * [[Johnny Weir]] (born 1984), [[figure skater]]<ref>Kany, Klaus Reinhold. [http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070824&content_id=31250&vkey=ice_news "Weir makes changes with eye on redemption"], IceNetwork.com, August 24, 2007. Accessed May 20, 2013. "After a season that fell short of his and the American public's expectations, three-time U.S. champion Johnny Weir made a major decision: he left longtime coach Priscilla Hill and his training site at The Pond in Newark, Del., and moved into an apartment in Lyndhurst, N.J., to train at the Ice Vault in Wayne, N.J."</ref> {{div col end}}
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