Fred Criscuolo, Ex-Ridgefield Park Mayor ; Roles As Leader, Mentor, Coach Made Him 'Hero of Community'

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RIDGEFIELD PARK Fred Criscuolo was more than just a former mayor, he was a mentor, father, coach, husband and hero, say friends and family members.

"It's tough to put someone to rest when they're a friend of yours," said Rich La Tour, Mr. Criscuolo's son-in-law and Fire Department captain of Ridgefield Park Hook and Ladder Company 2. "But when they're a hero of the community, it's even more of a hard time, for everyone."

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Fred Criscuolo, Ex-Ridgefield Park Mayor ; Roles As Leader, Mentor, Coach Made Him 'Hero of Community'

Mr. Criscuolo, who served three terms as mayor from 1980 to 1992, died Thursday at 71.

The cause was esophageal cancer that spread to his li...

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