The Founder of the Ridgewood Guild, passed away on Saturday
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the staff of the Ridgewood blog
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The heart of Ridgewood’s downtown is a little dimmer today. The Ridgewood Guild announced with heavy hearts that its founder and longtime executive director, Tony Damiano, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. A tireless advocate for small businesses and the “architect” of many of the village’s most beloved traditions, Damiano leaves behind a legacy of community spirit that transformed the central business district.
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