Essex Catholic High School Alumni / Bishop Francis Essex Catholic HS Alumni

09/04/2026

REMINDER to all
1) "all class reunion" hosted by Class of '69 at Monmouth Park Racetrack on Saturday Sept 12 ( rain or shine) .. contact Phil Nufrio at [email protected]
2) Special fund raiser ALS Walkathon in Belleville on Saturday Sept 26th 9:30 am info/regosteration at: www.race4als.info or Peter Caggiano 973-450-4315

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08/22/2026

Save your spot and save money by registering for this year's Hall of Fame social - Friday November 13th at Galloping Hil Caterers

NO PRICE INCREASE FROM 2025! “Early Eagles” tickets are available for $130 per person through October 31

Don’t miss our 45th Annual Alumni Dinner and Hall of Fame Induction, Friday, November 13, 2026, at Galloping Hill Caterers, 1085 Galloping Hill Road, Union, N.J

08/20/2026

We are excited to welcome our two (2) new Board Members, Joe Bakes c'67 and Arthur Martin c'66
Special thanks to ALL the Board Members, Committee Members, & Alumni for their support and efforts supporting the ECHS Foundations efforts

Essex Catholic High School Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees is a group of Essex Catholic alumni entrusted with running the Foundation and carrying out its mission. We strive to serve the Essex Catholic community and preserve the proud heritage of our beloved high school.

08/13/2026

The annual Frances Foundation Super 50/50 Raffle tickets are on sale
With the sale of 1,000 tickets at $100 each, our three lucky winners will receive one of the following:

• 1st Prize: $30,000
• 2nd Prize: $15,000
• 3rd Prize: $5,000
Best of all, 50% of the proceeds will directly benefit children battling cancer and their families.

Check it out at

We will be mailing formal invitations to our 22nd Annual Gala, "Through the Looking Glass: A Night of Wonder & Hope," in the coming weeks.

07/27/2026

Special event OPEN to ALL
Sept 12 at Monmouth Park RaceTrack starting at 12 noon in the outdoor lady secret Cafe

07/11/2026

Wishing our Foundation President Keith Krauss a HAPPY BIRTHDAY .....

07/02/2026

As we celebrate our countries 250th anniversary .. we wish all of our Alumni and friends a HAPPY 4th of July

06/22/2026

Notice:
A Special fundraising event in support of ALS will be held Saturday September 27th in Belleville, in support of the PSZ Believe Foundation with ECHS Alumni Steve Zirpoli
THE PSZ BELIEVE FOUNDATION https://www.pszbelievefoundation.org/

The Belleville Community Unites for Annual ALS Walkathon to Support Local Families Battling Lou Gehrig's Disease
THE ANNUAL WALKATHON SPONORED BY THE BELLLEVILLE CHAPTER OF UNICO NATIONAL IS THE LAST SATURDAY IN SEPTMEBER.
TO REGISTER AND WALK OR BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR PLEASE VISIT www.race4ALS.com

For More Information or to make a contribution:
Contact: Stephen Zirpoli
PO box 263
Caldwell, NJ 07006
Ph: 973-725-4050
Email: [email protected]

PSZ BELIEVE FOUNDATION vision is Supporting Families battling ALS by providing emotional, physical, spiritual and financial help. To serve, advocate for, and empower families affected by ALS so they can live their lives to their fullest. -John10:10 Help us by giving, as we fight ALS & believe with f...

06/16/2026

ECHS annual summer luncheon at the Cloverleaf Tavern in Caldwell, NJ on Friday June 12, 2026 .. Thanks to Sebby Palmeri '66 for these pictures and Frank Choppy C71 for organizing this alumni event.

Great luncheon with many including C71'ers: Tom Reilly Joe Reilly, Bill Smith, Bob Sweeney, Greg Stewart, Frank Choppy, Charlie Vanyo, Nick Grosch, and many from other classes including Sebbie Pameri, Steve Zirpoli, Phil Nufrio, Joe Bakes, Steve McCabe, Ed Gibney, and we welcomed our newcomer, Larry Cocco

05/28/2026

REMINDER ...Friday June 12, at 12-3 PM in the back "fireplace room" All-Classes event, it will also be an impromptu 55th anniversary celebration of the Class of '71 and all the classes that graduated both before and after.
Cost/payment, will be check divide among the attendees and add 10% to the average for the tip.
Please let Frank Choppy C'71 is attending via e-mail [email protected] or phone: 908-343-6760