James (Paul) Swisher:  

After PV I went to Lincoln Technical School for auto mechanical. From there I worked at A & A Valley Sunoco across from PV for several years. Then I worked here & there. I had my own repair shop in Montclair for about 2 years (worked too many hours at the shop). Then I got smart & got a job with The Port Authority of NY & NJ as a mechanic. Then after about 2 years I took a job in the automotive parts department and I've been doing that for the past 28 years. I got married to my wife Beverly in 1982 and moved to Clifton. We had a son, Justin born in 1985. He is now a teacher in Clifton. Then we had a daughter, Jillian in 1993, she just graduated from Rowan University. Back on February 26th 1993, at 12 noon I got onto a shuttle bus from The World Trade Center to go back to my office in Jersey City, by time I got back into my office it was on the news that there was a bomb blast in the parking garage beneath the towers. If I had not seen one of my co-worker on the main lobby, who worked at the auto shop there on level B-3, I would have been downstairs when that blast went off. he and the other employees got out okay, but as you could image, a little shaken up. Then on 9/11/01, we were just getting done with our morning coffee break when the plane crashed into One World Trade Center. I was watching everything from my office window in Jersey City. Then I saw the second plane crash and knew right away it was another terror attack. I lost several close co-workers that day. I am almost ready to retire after 30 plus years, ( how time flies ). I hope that all is well with everyone. GOD BLESS As you can see by my new picture, my hair style is strange because for the last several years, I shave my head to raise money for the "St. Baldrick's Foundation" to help children with cancer. This is me last year with the "LOLLIPOP KID" look from the Wizard of Oz. Next year I'm going to have a smiley face on the back (can't wait). LOL.. Will post it!!! GOD BLESS, Happy 2018 St Baldrick's I just my pictures from my fundraiser for KIDS WITH CANCER, This year I raised over $2,000.00 for ST BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION, as a group at the Cedar Grove Elk's, we raised over $20,000.00. I don't know what I'm going to do next year, but I know it will be interesting. I will keep you informed. GOD BLESS. Sad news from the Swisher Camp, My dad, Clifford Swisher passed on April 1st 2018. He authored & composed the PV school Alma Mater song as a junior in 1941. PV did recognized him with a memorial on the school's marquee. ( I added the photo), Another sad day for the Swisher family. After about 85 years there will no longer be a Swisher living in Little Falls, Thank you Grandma, Grandpa, Mom & Dad for a WONDERFUL life growing up on Long Hill Road, the BEST!, Lincoln Ave., and Douglas Drive. Also our phone number will no longer be after about the same amount of time. January 13, 2019, 33 years here at The PA. I just set a date to RETIRE, April 19 2020. I will keep everyone informed. March 3rd, 2019, Cedar Grove Elk's is holding their annual St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser. As in the past year I will again shave ( somewhat) for kids with cancer. Last year I raised about $1,800.00 and as a lodge we raised about $25,000.00. if you have time and watch the cutting , Please come on down. Or...Expand for more