BY ALEXANDRA HOEY
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
RIDGEWOOD – Ridgewood’s July Fourth Parade would not be nearly as remarkable or prominent throughout the state if it weren’t for Jerry DeSimone. Committee President for at least 15 years, DeSimone transformed the festivity into a public-funded event with entertainment, fireworks and big name guests, including Buzz Aldrin, Bobby Thomson and Ken Taylor.