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RAMP PARK GRAND OPENING A SMASH
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Nov 26, 2008, 07:03

The Joseph F. Tiseo II Ramp Park At Memorial Park opened on Saturday, November 22, 2008. The 24 degree weather did not deter the hundreds of people who came out to be a part of the ceremony and subsequent ribbon cutting.

The 9,000 sq. ft. outdoor park, the site of a former miniature golf course that was dormant for some 13 years boasts custom made wooden ramps and according to the experts is "a very competition worthy park with an excellent flow."

Attractions include; 5ft. quarter pipe with an 8ft extension / small pyramid with a rail and box / two different height manual pad/box 8-10 inches and 12-14 inches / 5 ft. quarter pipe / 4 ft. quarter pipe / large pyramid with a rail / 5ft. spine /  5ft. mini ramp that has a bank off of it leading to the pyramid.

During the ceremony, Councilwoman Janice Maly (Youth Guidance Council Liaision) presented a proclamation to Anita Killian (mother of professional BMX biker Joseph Tiseo who died in a motorcycle accident in 2001 and for whom the park is named. The proclamation declared Saturday, November 22, 2008 as "Joseph F. Tiseo II Day" throughout the Township of Bloomfield.

There were many other speakers during the ceremonies including; Youth Guidance Council Chairman Gary Iacobacci, Essex county Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, Freeholder Ralph Caputo, Mayor Ray McCarthy, Recreation Director Anthony Nesto, Recreation Commission Chairman Carmine Guinta and Ralph Sinisi who was Tiseo's best friend.

Other dignitaries in attendance included: Councilwoman Pat Spychala, Councilwoman Pat Ritchings, Councilwoman Pat Barker, Councilman Bernard Hamilton, Councilman Elect Nick Joanow, Councilman Elect Robert Ruane, Township Administrator Louise Palagano, Township Engineer Paul Lasek, Essex County Freeholder Donald Payne Jr., Bloomfield Board of Recreation Commissioners Sabina O'Brien, Barbara Francisco and Anthony Todaro, Demarest School Principal Mary Todaro, Youth Guidance Council Members and Advisors: Teri Gailoto, Nicole Rambone, Francesca "Frankie" Galioto, Laura Abendschoen, Giovanna Pensiero and many others.

For details ragarding the history of the park, its rules and operation, please follow this link http://bloomfieldyouth.org/publish/article_52.shtml

Pictures from the Grand Opening

LEFT: Ann Hardy, Laura Abendschoen, Frankie Galioto and Teri Galioto brave the weather at the ramp park grand opening. RIGHT: Youth Guidance Council Chairman Gary Iacobacci greets Jesse Thompson during the event

LEFT: Councilwoman Janice Maly (center), presents proclamation to Jimmy Tiseo and Anita Killian, brother and mother of Joseph Tiseo....RIGHT: Recreation Dept staffer Chris Richardson officially unveils the sign for the park as Anita Killian looks on

LEFT: Board of Recreation commissioners Carmine Guinta and Sabina O'Brien adress the crowd...RIGHT: 3rd Ward Councilman-Elect Robert Ruane and 2nd Ward Councilman-Elect Nick Joanow pause for a photo

LEFT: Bobby Rosetti who as a teenager in the early 90s, together with his friends, lobbied the Twp. Council for a ramp park, wows the crowd with his skills...RIGHT: Jeff Teague, member of the Animal Bikes Corporate BMX Team, flies through the air with the greatest of ease

LEFT: Councilwoman Janice Maly and Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo stop to take a photo...RIGHT: Youth Guidance Council Chairman Gary Iacobacci addresses the crowd

LEFT: A bunch of happy guys have that "It was worth the wait" look on their faces...RIGHT: Al Demino of the Animal Bikes Corporate BMX Team performs a jaw dropping trick

LEFT: Councilwoman Janice Maly, one of the driving forces behind the park's creation, watches with pride as skateboarders and bikers rush into the park for the first time...RIGHT: Ralph Sinisi, Joe Tiseo's closest friend, reflects upon Joe's life and how proud he would have been to see such a competition worthy park named in his honor

LEFT: Township Administrator Louise Palagano braves the cold at the grand opening...RIGHT: Councilwoman Pat Barker wonders whether she should take up skateboarding

LEFT: Miss Shore New Jersey, Bloomfield resident Venessa Baez, sings the National Anthem while a bundled up Councilwoman Pat Spychala shiveringly sings along...RIGHT: Mayor Ray McCarthy addresses the crowd

LEFT: Recreation Director Anthony Nesto addresses the crowd...RIGHT: Youth Guidance Council Advisor Laura Abendschoen wonders what it would be like to be an Eskimo

LEFT: Some bikers take pictures of the ceremony before they get ready to roll...RIGHT: Freeholder Ralph Caputo addresses the crowd as Councilwoman Pat Barker and Councilman-Elect Nick Joanow look on.

Councilman-Elect Robert Ruane, Councilman Bernard Hamilton and Twp. Engineer Paul Lasek listen to the various speakers. In the background are Recreation staffers Meghan Schaefer and Chris Richardson - Lasek played a pivotal role in the park's creation