Englewood Makes History

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  • Englewood Synagogue The_Record_1953_01_17_23.jpg

    A newspaper article describes the start of the Congregation Ahavath Torah. The founders of the synagogue helped a child who died in Edgewater be buried in a Jewish cemetery in Paterson. Due to their assistance, the child's father donated money, allowing the Ahavath Torah leaders to purchase a Sefer Torah. 
  • Caoch Vince Lombardi Dies of Cancer.jpg

    This newspaper clipping is a combination of numerous articles that focus on the remembrance of Vincent Thomas Lombardi. The articles describe Lombardi's personal and professional life. Lombardi is described as an extremely tough, but fair coach.
  • Bravell Morgan Nesbitt Sr..png

    Bravell Morgan Nesbitt Jr. was a funeral director in Englewood.

    His parents were Carrie Allen and Bravell Nesbitt Sr. He had four siblings including Caroyln, Allen, and Kim Good. He had at least two children, Ivory and Morgan. He also had two grandchildren, Eden and Anthony. 

    After graduating from Lincoln University and the American Academy of Funeral Services, he served in the Nike Missile Battalion. During and after his service, he was a seaplane pioly, a lifeguard, and one of the first African Americans on National Ski Patrol

    He was active in the community and was a member of numerous clubs such as The Urban League, NAACP, Rotary Club, The American Legion, and many others.
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