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Lattimer, John Kingsley (1914-2007)
John K. Lattimer (1914–2007), long time Englewood resident, was an American urologist whose career spanned medicine, military service, forensic investigation, and historical research, often courting controversy. During World War II, he served as a U.S. Army physician and was… -
Ruch, Valentine (1875-1941)
Dr. Valentine Ruch was a prominent physician, civic leader, and political figure in early twentieth-century Englewood. A graduate of Cornell University Medical School in 1903, Ruch devoted his professional life to public service. He began his medical career as Englewood… -
Frazier, Marion Leroy "Boo" (1930-2014)
Marion “Boo” Leroy Frazier (1930–September 13, 2014) was a pioneering music executive, radio broadcaster, and tour manager whose behind-the-scenes influence helped shape the modern music industry. Born in Cheraw, South Carolina, Frazier grew up surrounded by music and family,…Tags Music -
Abrams, Jack (1893-1964)
Jack Abrams was a police officer and police chief in Englewood. He started his career in 1911 as an auxiliary officer and joined the department in 1916. He served in World War I. In 1922 he became a sergeant and in 1924 he rose to captain. In 1937 he was one of the founders of…Tags Police -
Morrow, Jay Johnson (1937-1870)
Jay Johnson Morrow was a military officer. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1891. He joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He also was an instructor at the US Military Academy from 1895 to 1896. He served as the military governor of the…Tags Military -
Kropczynski, Thaddeus J. (1914?-1985)
Thaddeus J. Kropczynski was a respected musician, educator, and choral director whose career shaped music education in northern New Jersey for more than three decades. Trained as both an artist and teacher, he combined rigorous musical standards with a deep commitment to student… -
Snare, Frederick Jr. (1892-1942)
Frederick Snare Jr. (c. 1892–1942) was an engineer, corporate executive, military veteran, and civic leader whose life bridged international construction, wartime service, and public responsibility in Englewood, New Jersey. The son of Frederick Snare Sr., founder of the…Tags Business -
Hauptmann, Bruno Richard (1899-1936)
Bruno Richard Hauptmann was a German immigrant. Before he came to the United States he was drafted into the German Army during World War I. He was sent to France and fought in the battle of Saint-Mihiel. He worked as a carpenter. He was arrested numerous times for burglary in…Tags Crime -
Hatab, George A. (1918?-2005)
George A. Hatab was a businessman. He was president of the George Hatab Co. He was also a soldier in the Navy during World War II. Hatab was president of the trustees of St. Anthony's Orthodox Church of Englewood, a member of the Northern Valley Regional Board of Education, and… -
Kunstler, William Moses (1919-1995)
William Moses Kunstler was an attorney and civil rights activist. Kunstler graduated from Yale before serving in World War II in the Philippines. He graduated from Columbia Law School in 1948. He taught at Pace College's Business School and New York Law School in the 1950s.…