Legends of the Meadowlands: Dave Gockel
Dave Gockel
With 40 years of experience on major developments in the Meadowlands region, inclusive of the sports complex, Gockel (the CEO of Langan Engineering) specializes in complex urban and brownfield redevelopment projects, community planning...
Legends of the Meadowlands: Evelyn and Frank Pezzolla
Evelyn and Frank Pezzolla
The original Meadowlands “power couple,” Frank and Evelyn Pezzolla are second-generation operators of Frank’s Truck Center in Lyndhurst — providing the region with sales and service of delivery and commercial vehicles....
Legends of the Meadowlands: Ralph Magliocchetti
Ralph Magliocchetti
He arrived in the U.S. in the 1970s — and has worked in Carlstadt and East Rutherford ever since. Magliocchetti started as s a factory worker by night and pizza chef by day...
Legends of the Meadowlands: John McMullen
John McMullen
A lifelong New Jersey native (McMullen graduated from Montclair High in 1936), he bought the NHL’s Colorado Rockies in 1982, moved them to New Jersey and changed their name to the Devils —...
Legends of the Meadowlands: George Young
George Young
He served as the general manager of the Giants from 1979-97 and is credited with building the team that won its first two Super Bowls by drafting Lawrence Taylor and Phil Simms and...
Legends of the Meadowlands: Unanue family
Unanue family
Founder Don Prudencio Unanue Ortiz arrived in the U.S. in 1918 and founded Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the U.S. Goya’s headquarters office and major distribution centers have been located...
Legends of the Meadowlands: Fletch Creamer Sr.
Fletch Creamer Sr.
He served his country in the Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II — and as a volunteer firefighter in Fort Lee. He was a commissioner of the New Jersey...
Legends of the Meadowlands: Rich Fritzky
Rich Fritzky
He served as president of the Meadowlands Regional Chamber from 1977-2002. After a major life-threatening illness, which includes, among other hardships, amputations of limbs, Fritzky has overcome incredible odds to continue his teaching,...
Legends of the Meadowlands: George Zoffinger
George Zoffinger
A former secretary of commerce in Gov. Jim Florio’s administration, Zoffinger enjoyed a successful career in banking prior to being tapped by Gov. Jim McGreevey to be president of the NJSEA during a...
Legends of the Meadowlands: Sal Fichera and Butch Giardina
Sal Fichera and Butch Giardina
The success of F&G Mechanical and Meadowlands Fire Protection has been based on providing its customers with a full range of plumbing, HVAC and fire protection design/build and maintenance services...
