THE CENTRAL JERSEY LEATHERNECKS, MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

Once a Marine ... Always a Marine.

We're looking for a Few Good Marines! To continue to Honor our Country and Serve our Community & Veterans.

Our monthly meetings are held at the Roselle American Legion – 115 Grove Street Roselle, NJ 07203. Every third Monday of the month @ 19:30 hours.

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ABOUT

The Marine Corps League is the only congressionally chartered United States Marine Corps-related veteran’s organization. Its Congressional Charter was approved by the 75th U.S. Congress and signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 4, 1937. The organization credits its founding in 1923 to legendary Marine Corps Commandant John A. Lejeune.

Detachment Leadership:

Commandant –

Alex Polce

Sr. Vice Commandant – Jr. Vice Commandant –

Gerald Vittitoe (acting) Gerald Vittitoe

Judge Advocate – Jr. Past Commandant –

Dom DeVito Carl ‘Tank’ Hokanson

Service Officer – Historian –

Gerald Donnelly Marty Reinfeld

Adjutant – Quarter Master –

Sue Wright Larry Markiewicz

Paymaster – Chaplain –

Mary T. Morley Kelly W. Terrell

Sgt at Arms – Food for the Needy –

Leo Jaramillo Pat Catullo

Social Officer- Marine 4 Life Liaison-

Robert Catullo Tom Cartwright

Honor Guard XO- Gerry Donnelly

Contact: Honor Guard Captain/Street Fair Coordinator; Sgt. Kelly W. Terrell

(732) 750-9448/(646) 279-7137 cell

Sargekel@gmail.com

@KellySargekel

MISSION

The Central Jersey Leathernecks, of the Marine Corps League join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps, banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service that they may effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy, voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines, FMF Corpsmen and former Marines and FMF Corpsmen and to their widows and orphans; and to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines.

SERVICE

With our organization’s mission always in mind, we band together to promote the interests of fellow Marines and the United States of America. We actively participate in street fairs, township parades, Eagle Scout courts, flag-folding workshops, high school JROTC scholarships, Young Marines, Toys for Tots, Rose Campaign fundraising for the Semper Fi Fund and service dogs for Vet4Warriors. Please contact us if you would like to continue your service or if you'd like to make a donation.

HONOR

We the Central Jersey Leathernecks, Marine Corps League, are dedicated to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines. We actively participate in military parades, serve as the color guard for veteran and athletic events, serve as guest speakers during veteran events, and fall-in for honor guard and burial details when called upon. As long as one Marine stands, no Marine will ever be forgotten. Semper fidelis.

READY TO SERVE AGAIN?

CJL MC BALL Information

Please contact a member of our MC Ball Committee for information regarding our 2023 Birthday Ball

Mary Morely - (908) 884-9409

Pat Catullo - (908) 872-9479

Gerry Markiewicz - (848) 219-5400

Sue Wright - (908) 380-7304

Central Jersey Ball ticket and program ad information

“COURAGE ... is not having the strength to go on;.. it's going on when you don't have the strength.”

Theodore Roosevelt

FINAL POST

Marines or Associates who have made their Final Muster. Rest in Peace Brothers and Sisters. Until Valhalla! Semper fidelis.

-MARINE JOE CASH.

5 July, 2021

Former Chaplain. Life member. Korea.

MARINE RAYMOND LYNCH.

17 February, 2021

Chapel of Four Chaplains Humanitarian Award. Life member. Korea.

-MARINE JERRY RICE.

5 May, 2020

Former Commandant. Life member. Korea.

-Corpsman 'Doc' FRANK FREER

14 February, 2022

WWII & Korea. Corpsman w/4Th Marines - Raider Battalion. Guam, Okinawa, Korea.

Marine Don Hora

27 September, 2022

Life member. 1958-1962. Over 50-year Winfield Park resident with Fire & Rescue squad.

Marine Colin Yorke

9 November, 2023

Colin proudly served his country as a United States Marine 1974 – 1978. Colin retired from the New York State Judicial System as Supervising Court Reporter in Kings County Family Court.