On our Way to 92nd Newark St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 12, 2027
Oliver Peter Browne Eilish Rosanna Harrington
Sunday, September 20, 2026
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
McGovern’s Tavern
$55.00 per person
Delicious Food
Beer
Wine
Soda
Mixed Drinks – Cash Bar Available
Live Music by Next of Kin Purchase your tickets today! Please RSVP by September 10, 2026. We look forward to seeing you on September 20th! Sláinte! 
THE TRADITION LIVES ON… BUT WE NEED YOU! 
“KEEPING THE TRADITION ALIVE” 
Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Website: Newark, New Jersey March 12, 2027
The Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee proudly congratulates Jimmy McHugh on graduating from the University of Notre Dame with High Honors! 
☘️ NJ Irish Festival Update – We Need 4 More People! ☘️ We’re so excited for the NJ Irish Festival at Monmouth Park Racetrack, and we already have a wonderful group from our Parade family planning to attend! Right now, we need just 4 more people to reach our group goal — so please don’t wait to reserve your spot! 🎟️ Admission is $35.00 per person, which includes entry to Monmouth Park Racetrack along with a betting booklet and pen for the day’s races. This is going to be a great day filled with Irish music, friendship, fun, and Parade family spirit. Reserving early helps us plan and guarantees your seat in the Parade group/AOH Club seating area. Payment Options: • Venmo: @Dawn-Cole-2 • Check payable and mailed to: Dawn Cole 4 Magnolia Ln Caldwell, NJ 07006 Please let me know as soon as possible if you are joining us. We would love to have you there! ☘️
The Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee extends our heartfelt congratulations to Fiona Giblin on her graduation from Mount Saint Dominic on Sunday!
This is such a wonderful accomplishment and a proud milestone for Fiona and her entire family. We have enjoyed watching her grow and reach this exciting moment through hard work, dedication, and determination.
As the daughter of our 2024 Grand Marshal, Ted Giblin this achievement makes this celebration even more special for our Parade family.
Now onto the next exciting chapter as Fiona heads to her father’s alma mater, Providence University! What a meaningful and exciting journey ahead.
We wish Fiona continued success, happiness, unforgettable memories, and all the best as she begins this new adventure.
Congratulations, Fiona — we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish! 
GENERAL CHAIRMAN - MICHAEL K. FARRELL
2026 GRAND MARSHAL - JACK DOLL
Grand Marshal Biography — John M. “Jack” Doll
John M. “Jack” Doll, the third of five children born to Joseph F. and Joan A. Doll, grew up in the Vailsburg section of Newark’s West Ward. His father, then a Captain in the Newark Fire Department, and his mother, a homemaker,
raised their family in the faith community of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Maplewood. Jack, along with his siblings—Joe, Jim, Tom, and Teresa—attended the parish school there before he entered Essex Catholic High
School, graduating with the Class of 1977.
That same year, tragedy struck the Doll family with the line-of-duty death of Jack’s father, Deputy Chief Joseph Doll. His father’s sacrifice profoundly shaped Jack’s life and inspired his own calling to serve.
On July 10, 1978, Jack entered the Newark Fire Department as a third-generation firefighter. He served the citizens of Newark through some of the city’s most challenging times, working in its busiest units in one of the nation’s most
storied fire departments. Over 32 years, he earned several commendations for bravery and retired in 2010 as a
Battalion Chief.
Jack’s dedication extended beyond the firehouse. He served his fellow firefighters in numerous leadership roles,
including Treasurer of the Newark Firefighters Union, Board Member of the Fire Officers Union, IAFF Local 1860 AFL-CIO-CLC, and 5th District Vice President, Secretary, and now Secretary Emeritus of the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey IAFF, earning their prestigious “Senator Christopher J. Jackman Unionism Award” in 2013. He has been a consistent advocate for firefighter issues at City Hall, the New Jersey State House,
and on Capitol Hill.
Following the retirement of his friend, the late Capt. Jim Mooney, Jack succeeded him as President of the Newark
Fire Department Holy Name Society, where he chairs the annual Memorial Mass—now in its 108th year.
In 1987, Jack was elected to the Board of Directors of the Newark Firemen Federal Credit Union. He served as
Board Chair from 1995 until the recent merger with Liberty Savings Federal Credit Union. During his tenure, Jack and his fellow volunteer board members oversaw the construction of the credit union’s headquarters at 106 Fleming Avenue in Newark, now Liberty’s Ironbound branch, and introduced a continuous stream of innovative banking
services. He continues to serve on the Supervisory Committee of Liberty Savings FCU today.
Since 2004, Jack has also owned and operated John M. Doll Electrical Contractors, LLC.
A long-serving member of the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, Inc., Jack has held numerous leadership
roles, ultimately serving as General Chair for the 2020–2021 Parade—tragically the year the parade was canceled
due to COVID-19.
He is a longtime member of the Essex County Police and Fire Emerald Society, the Giblin Association, and serves as Vice President of the Friends of Brian Boru, Inc.
An avid skier and golfer, Jack has shared 35 years of marriage with his wife, the former Veronica Zavesky. They are the proud parents of two sons, Jack Jr., a CPA, and his wife Sharon of Easton, PA, and Matthew, a computer engineer
residing in Burlington, VT.
The Doll family are devoted communicants of Holy Spirit Church in Union, where Jack serves as an usher, lector,
Eucharistic Minister, and member of the Finance Committee.
2026 DEPUTY GRAND MARSHALS AND HONORARY DEPUTY GRAND MARSHAL
Chase Hamilton
Deputy Grand Marshal – Chase Hamilton
Chase Hamilton was born in February 1992 to Victoria Bodziak and Michael Hamilton and is a proud graduate
of Belleville High School, Class of 2010. From a young age, Chase was drawn to music—especially the
unmistakable sound of the bagpipes. Inspired by his uncles Mike, Joe, Sean, and Kevin McGonigal, he began
formal piping lessons with Sean and Joe in 2006 after moving to Belleville.
Chase has become a highly respected figure in the pipe band community. He is a current member—and past
President—of the St. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band. Over the years, he has performed with several highly
regarded competitive bands, including the Grade 1 Oran Mor Pipe Band (2011–2013), the Grade 1 Stuart
Highlanders Pipe Band (2014–2015), and the Grade 2 Worcester Kiltie Pipe Band (2017). He also performs
onstage with the Celtic rock band The Devil’s Brigade (formerly The American Rogues), bringing his piping
talent to new audiences.
In 2018, Chase traveled with St. Columcille to New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland, where the band made
history as the first group from outside Ireland or the UK to win the All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships in
Grade 3B. He has also competed three times on the world stage at the World Pipe Band Championships in
Glasgow, Scotland, representing Grades 1, 2, and 4.
Chase’s deep Irish heritage is a cornerstone of his identity. His grandparents, the late May and “Skipper”
Hamilton, were born and raised in Dublin and immigrated to the United States in 1958. His grandfather,
“Skipper,” served in the British Army’s Irish Guards before joining the Irish Army, where he became a Drill
Instructor and Military Police Officer. A decorated athlete, he earned the title of All-Ireland Boxing Champion
for the Irish Military, following in his father’s footsteps. Chase’s great-grandfather, James Hamilton, served in
the Irish Army throughout “The Emergency” and was a member of both the I.R.A. and the Garda Síochána.
Continuing the family tradition of service, Chase joined the Belleville Fire Department in 2014. He served on
the executive board of Belleville FMBA Local 29 before being promoted to Lieutenant in May 2021 and
Captain in April 2024. He now serves as Delegate of the Belleville Fire Officers Association Local 229. His
dedication to public safety also includes prior EMT service with University Hospital EMS and Hackensack
EMS.
Chase became the third generation of his family to bartend at McGovern’s Tavern in Newark, starting in 2016,
continuing a legacy begun by his grandfather, Skipper, in 1967 and carried on by his father, Mike.
Chase’s father, Mike Hamilton, served as Grand Marshal of the Nutley St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2001. The
2016 Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade was dedicated in honor of his grandfather, Skipper, and the 100th
Anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. In 2022, Chase was named Deputy Grand Marshal of the Nutley St.
Patrick’s Day Parade, and he has also served as Financial Secretary of the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Committee.
Today, Chase resides in West Caldwell with his fiancée, Nicole, and their dog, Honey.
Chase shares:
“I am extremely honored to have even been considered to represent the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade as a
dignitary. I look forward to a great year and extend my congratulations to all this year’s honorees. Thank you
so much!
Sr. Jane McKenna, SSJ
Deputy Grand Marshal – Sister Jane McKenna, SSJ
Sister Jane McKenna, SSJ, is a proud second-generation Irish Catholic woman whose family
roots trace to Counties Tyrone and Fermanagh in Northern Ireland—homelands she has visited
several times. Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, on December 20, 1937, she was raised and educated in the Catholic faith at home, St. Mary’s Star of the Sea School, and Holy Family Academy. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Education from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia.
Sister Jane’s Irish heritage has always been central to her identity. Her father, John, immigrated to the United States in 1929 during the Great Depression, a time when work was painfully scarce. Her older sister, Mary, often recalled that their father held nineteen different jobs over the course of his life—doing whatever was necessary to keep a roof over the family’s heads and food
on the table. His perseverance and faith formed the foundation of Sister Jane’s deep commitment to service.
In 1956, at the age of nineteen, she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill and began her vocation as an educator. Her early assignments took her to Catholic schools in Philadelphia and Newark. For the past 54 years, she has ministered faithfully within the Archdiocese of Newark, serving as a teacher at St. Michael’s in Palisades Park, St. Joseph’s in Roselle, Blessed Sacrament in Newark, Good Counsel in Newark, and Trinity Academy in Caldwell. At Blessed
Sacrament, she served as principal for six of her eight years, guiding the school with compassion, discipline, and unwavering dedication.
After forty-nine years in the classroom, Sister Jane expanded her ministry by founding the Women and Children Center at St. John’s Soup Kitchen in Newark, a vital refuge where 80–90
individuals receive care each day. St. John’s, founded over fifty years ago by Msgr. John
Hourihan operates entirely through volunteers and private generosity, accepting no funding from the Archdiocese of Newark or government agencies. Under Sister Jane’s leadership, the center has become a lifeline for some of Newark’s most vulnerable women and families.
Her extraordinary work has garnered widespread recognition. In 2022, Insider NJ named her Irish Woman of the Year for her service at St. John’s. In 2023, the Sisters of Charity honored her for her mentoring of young women from St. Vincent’s Academy who volunteer at the soup
kitchen. In 2024, she received the Award of Merit from the Friends of Brian Boru for her
continued contributions to the community.
Beyond her ministry, Sister Jane is known for her vibrant personality and her love of sports. She is an enthusiastic fan of the New York Giants, Notre Dame football, the Brooklyn Dodgers (most
definitely not a typo), and her lifelong hero, Jackie Robinson.
A shining example of faith in action, humble service, and Irish pride, Sister Jane McKenna embodies the true spirit of the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Parade Committee is honored to recognize her as a 2026 Deputy Grand Marshal.
Msgr. William J. Reilly
Deputy Grand Marshal – Monsignor William Joseph Reilly
Monsignor William Joseph Reilly was born on March 13, 1937, in Long Branch, New Jersey, to William Joseph
Reilly and Mary Ellen (Egan) Reilly. In 1941, the Reilly family settled in West Caldwell, where Father Reilly was
raised alongside his siblings, Mary (Mariette), Dr. Charles Reilly, and Robert M. Reilly. Deeply proud of his Irish heritage rooted in the Egan and Reilly families, he grew up in a home that valued faith, education, service, and a
strong connection to the Irish immigrant experience.
Monsignor Reilly attended St. Aloysius School in Caldwell and Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair
before earning a Bachelor of Arts from Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City. In 1959, he was commissioned a Second
Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve, demonstrating leadership, discipline, and commitment—qualities that
would shape his priestly ministry.
He continued his priestly formation at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Darlington, New Jersey, followed by graduate theological studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. There, he earned the S.T.B. (Bachelor of Sacred Theology)—a prestigious ecclesiastical degree awarded in sacred theology. Father Reilly was
ordained to the priesthood on May 29, 1965, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark and celebrated his First Solemn Mass at Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church in North Caldwell that same year.
A Ministry Rooted in Service, Inclusion, and Care for the Poor. Across more than six decades of priestly service,
Father Reilly devoted himself to ministry in urban, immigrant, and multicultural communities—work that reflects his deep compassion and commitment to the marginalized. Much of his pastoral leadership centered on: Welcoming and supporting immigrant communities, including a significant presence of Irish immigrants
• Providing care for the poor and creating opportunities for others to serve
• Building culturally diverse parish communities rooted in mutual respect and understanding
Monsignor Reilly’s pastoral assignments included service as Parochial Vicar, Administrator, and Pastor at:
• Saint Bridget’s Church, Newark & Sacred Heart, Lyndhurst
• Assumption/All Saints, Jersey City & Holy Family, Union City
• Resurrection Parish, Jersey City & Most Holy Name, Garfield.
His ministry extended far beyond parish boundaries. For ten years, he served as Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry for the Archdiocese of Newark. For another ten years, he served as Coordinator of Multiethnic and Multicultural
Ministry, helping to strengthen the archdiocese’s outreach to diverse communities.
In recognition of his exemplary service, Monsignor Reilly was named:
• Prelate of Honor and
• Papal Chamberlain (Monsignor)
by Pope St. John Paul II and again by Pope Benedict XVI—a rare distinction reflecting his exceptional leadership,
humility, and dedication to the universal Church.
A Lifetime of Ministry after 60 years of parish ministry, Monsignor Reilly retired in 2022, leaving behind a legacy
defined by pastoral charity, intercultural ministry, service to the poor, and steadfast commitment to the people of God throughout northern New Jersey.
A dedicated priest, scholar, veteran, and proud Irish-American, Monsignor William Joseph Reilly exemplifies a life
of profound faith and selfless service. The Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is honored to recognize him as a 2026 Deputy Grand Marshal.
Frank Yorke
Deputy Grand Marshal – Frank Yorke
Frank M. Yorke of Woodbridge, New Jersey, is the fifth child born to Patrick and Anna
May (Nicklas) Yorke and was raised in Newark’s Vailsburg section. Proud of his Irish
heritage, Frank was quite literally born into parade life more than 65 years ago. Some of
his fondest memories include watching his father proudly walk down Broad Street in the
Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade as General Chairman, while his mother waved from the
grandstand to Frank, his brother Patrick, and his sisters Mary, Peggy, Kathleen, Anna
May, and Suzie as they marched with the Peter Smith School of Irish Dance.
Continuing a cherished family tradition, Frank has followed closely in his father’s
footsteps and remains actively involved in the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade, proudly
serving as a parade adjutant. His commitment to community extends beyond the parade
route, as he is a member of the Giblin Association and the Knights of Columbus in
Elizabeth, where he earned the rank of Third Degree Knight.
Frank has been married to his wife, Nancy (Mackey), since 1996. Together, they are the
proud parents of two daughters: Catherine Elizabeth, who is married to Christopher
Matajek, and Shealyn Morgan, a student at Middlesex College. Frank and Nancy place
great importance on education while wholeheartedly supporting their daughters’ love of
dance. A devoted uncle, Frank takes special pride in Erin, Bridget, and Patrick Yorke;
Kelliann Cirone; Robert Faranick; and Brian, Jonathan, and Daniel Krajcik. He is also a
cherished brother-in-law to Colleen (Wade) Yorke, Kathleen (Mackey) Krajcik, Richard
Krajcik, Joseph Cirone, and Thomas Faranick
Sean Mannion
Honorary Deputy Grand Marshal – Sean Mannion
Sean Mannion was born in Milltown, Castleplunkett, the second of six children to Andy and Emily Mannion. From a young age, he immersed himself in community life—both on the playing field and on the stage. He played football with St. Mary’s Kilmurray and St. Brendan’s Killina before the two clubs later united as Tulsk.
A man of many talents, Sean developed a deep love of music. He became a founding member of the showband The Hawaiians, formed alongside Pat Coll, John Staunton, Liam Lannon (RIP), Jimmy Kearney, and his brother Andy. Despite being the youngest member, Sean quickly became the bandleader. The Hawaiians performed to great acclaim throughout Ireland and England, creating cherished memories and lifelong friendships. By the 1970s, the group amicably disbanded as its members pursued new paths.
While in Dublin, Sean met Alice (Cloonboniffe), whom he married in 1974. Together they built a beautiful life, becoming proud parents to Derek, Kevin, and Sharon, and later devoted
grandparents to Gary, Tremain, Erin, Conor, Lucy, Bobby, and Eva. Sean and Alice returned to Milltown, where they established their own wholesale confectionery business—an enterprise that
continues to thrive today.
Sean’s dedication to community is most clearly seen in his decades-long involvement with Tulsk
GAA. He served in numerous leadership roles and earned several honors, including Clubman of the Year, Sports Personality of the Year, and Roscommon U21 Selector. His commitment
extended beyond sport; he became the first-ever chairperson of the newly formed Pastoral Council, serving six years, and was a director of the Roscommon Community Forum from 2013 to 2015.
Since 1993, Sean has been an esteemed member of the Castlerea Brass and Reed Band, where he has served as bandleader for 23 years. Under his leadership, the band achieved remarkable
distinction, becoming the first and only Roscommon band to lead St. Patrick’s Day Parades in New York, New Jersey, London, Birmingham, and Manchester.
A respected leader, devoted family man, and proud Irishman, Sean Mannion embodies the spirit
of community, heritage, and service. The Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is honored to recognize him as a 2026 Honorary Deputy Grand Marshal.
2026 91st NEWARK ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
DEDICATED TO
James "Jimmy" Cryan
2026 Parade Dedication in Honor of James T. “Jimmy” Cryan.
The 2026 Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade is proudly dedicated to the memory of James T. “Jimmy” Cryan, formerly of Union, New Jersey. Jim was the beloved son of the late Mary and John F. Cryan, a native of Ballinlough (Castlerea), County
Roscommon, Ireland. His father served with distinction as Essex County Sheriff and was honored as Grand Marshal of the 1969 Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Jim’s maternal grandparents hailed from County Donegal, Ireland, further deepening his strong Irish roots.
The youngest of six children, Jim shared a close and loving bond with his siblings—Michael, Cissy, John, Joe,
and Eileen. His sister Cissy proudly served as Deputy Grand Marshal of the 1995 Newark Parade, continuing
the Cryan family’s long-standing legacy of service to the Irish community.
Jim was born in the Vailsburg section of Newark, where he attended Sacred Heart School. He later moved to South Orange, New Jersey, and graduated from Columbia High School. He married Noreen McCarthy, who dedicated her career to public service with the Essex County Board of Elections.
A lifelong champion of Irish culture, Jim proudly opened the 2005 Castlerea Rose Festival and served as CoChair of the 2006 County Roscommon Society of New York Dinner Dance. A frequent visitor to Ireland, he was widely respected for his generous support of activities and organizations in Roscommon.
A successful and well-known businessman, Jim owned Cryan’s Beef and Ale in South Orange, a cherished
gathering place for generations of Irish immigrants and friends. He also served as Commissioner of the South Orange Parking Authority. Numerous civic and community organizations recognized him for his charitable
works, including the South Orange Lions Club, The JESPY House, Project Children, the South Orange Rescue Squad, and multiple law enforcement organizations throughout North Jersey.
Jim was a proud member of the Cryan Association, Giblin Association, and the County Roscommon Society.
He was honored by the Essex County Police and Fire Emerald Society and EIES of New Jersey for his
outstanding contributions to the Irish and Irish-American community.
In 2020, Jim and Noreen retired and relocated to Little River, South Carolina, where he remained active in the restaurant business, enjoyed fishing, and treasured time with his wife. Though he moved south, Jim’s warmth and generosity quickly made him a valued part of his new community.
James T. “Jimmy” Cryan will always be remembered for his kindness, leadership, and unwavering dedication to
his family, heritage, and community. His legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched and the
traditions he so proudly upheld.
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