Annual Blue Mass Held for Fallen Officers in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ — Members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office participated in the 24th Annual Blue Mass, hosted by the Diocese of Paterson at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, on May 21. This solemn event honors law enforcement officers and remembers those who have passed.

The Mass paid tribute to several notable law enforcement figures: Lt. Richard Weber of Newark Police Department, Capt. William J. Gowron Sr. of Sayreville Police Department, Police Officer Robert Shisler of Deptford Township Police Department, Special Agent Robert C. Castioni Jr. of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Assoc. Director John “Jack” Hess of the FBI, Capt. Richard L. Ruiz Sr. of the NY/NJ Port Authority, and Sgt. Michael “Zini” Kurinzi of the Elizabeth Police Department. Additionally, special remembrances were held for Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik and Chief Joseph Zadroga of the North Arlington Police Department.

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