Parsippany To Honor Councilmembers Who Passed Away

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Parsippany will honor four late Township Council members with plaques inside Town Hall. The tradition dates back decades, when the first plaque was fixed on the township walls to honor former Councilmember Charles W. Denny.

More than 20 memorial plaques are on the Council Chamber walls, paying tribute to the township's many mayors and councilmembers.

“It brings me great pleasure to honor the many local elected officials who stepped up, led and helped represent the residents of our township over the years,” said Mayor Michael Soriano. “These community leaders were often the voice and the spirit of our township and helped bring our community forward to where Parsippany is now. Though they are no longer with us, their memory and their contributions to Parsippany will not be forgotten.”

The plaque ceremony was intended to be a periodic event taking place throughout 2020, but was halted because of the pandemic postponing in-person meetings. Beginning with the Sept. 21 Township Council meeting to the Nov. 23 meeting, the township will honor the following councilmembers:

• William Devine (Dates of service: 1984-87)
• Vincent Ferrara (Dates of service: 2011-13)
• William Taylor (Dates of service: 1981-83)
• Arthur Vespignani (Dates of service: 1978-81)

The plaques can be viewed in the hallway near Council Chambers at Parsippany Town Hall (1001 Parsippany Blvd.).

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