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St. Christopher Church

Monday, February 4, 2013

Slain Parsippany Couple Mourned by Family and Friends

Chester and Rosaria Andraka are remembered by their children as people who were "strong, physically and mentally."

A packed sanctuary was on hand for the traditional Roman Catholic funeral mass for Chester and Rosaria Andraka at St. Christopher Church on Littleton Road Monday morning. The ceremony did not allude to the violence of what the Morris County Prosecutor's office ruled as the murder of Rosaria Andrala and the suicide of Chester Andraka. Instead, the focus was on comforting openly weeping family members and impressing upon the congregants the importance of faith. The family entered the worship space and walked up the church aisle behind two mahogany-colored caskets draped ceremonially in white linen, per Catholic tradition. Liturgical readings including the 23rd Psalm ("The Lord is my shepherd...") emphasized comfort and tenacity. In his …

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Ariana

7:29 pm on Sunday, March 3, 2013

How could you not call him a murderer? Official report says "Murder/Suicide" Autopsy conclusive - "Wife shot several times in the face and chest" As a former detective, whenever a victim is shot in the face several times "it's a hate crime" The reports are official on the Internet by Parsippany police. "There was trouble in their marriage" the report officially stated. He had it planned. Not a …   more ›

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Bargains for the Thrifty at 2nd Hand Rose Thriftique

Non-profit thrift shop celebrates its first anniversary this month.

The rummage shop at St. Christopher Church, 2nd Hand Rose Thriftique, is gearing up for more than one celebration. This month marks the one-year anniversary of the nonprofit store with the bright pink doors. And in late November comes Black Friday and the start of the official holiday shopping season. That means lots to do and to decorate for coordinator Patricia Taylor. "It's a busy time," she said. Taylor said she opened the shop out of pure love—for the church and for her longtime passions: decorating and design. "For years I wanted to open a thrift shop at the church, but there wasn't space for it," she told Patch. "After [St. Christopher] school closed four years ago, this space became available, and eventually, we opened." Family …

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Gail Sferrazza

2:50 pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Thanks for leaving a comment Pete. There were signs ordered and delivery delayed with "Sandy". We now have them up and what a difference it has made already. Location, location, location....lol. We always welcome comments and I will try to replay asap. The church appreciates all donations and shoppers. Thank you   more ›

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