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10 OCTOBER 2023
GUHL-SADOVY SUCCEEDS
FIORDALISO AS BPU PRESIDENT
Gov. Phil Murphy has tapped New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Commissioner Christine Guhl- Sadovy as the agency’s new leader, following the sudden death of longtime President Joseph L. Fiordaliso.
Guhl-Sadovy, who most recently was a cabinet
secretary
within Murphy’s
administration’s critically important work to reverse the worst effects of climate change continues,” Joseph A. Fiordaliso said. “On behalf
of the entire Fiordaliso family, I commend Governor Murphy for this appointment and extend our best wishes to Christine and the entire NJBPU team.”
In announcing the move, Murphy’s office noted that Guhl-Sadovy comes from a family dedicated to public service and is a lifelong New Jersey resident who currently lives in Lambertville.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend Joe Fiordaliso, but will do everything
I can to honor his legacy as BPU president,” Guhl-Sadovy said. “Thank you to Governor Murphy for entrusting me with this responsibility. I look forward to continuing to serve the people of New Jersey in this role, and making the planet healthier for my son, Joe’s grandchildren and all New Jerseyans.”
senior staff, is
no stranger to
the regulatory
agency. The
governor in
June appointed
her to serve as
a commissioner,
but she previously spent more than three years at the BPU starting in late 2018, rising to the position of chief of staff under Fiordaliso and playing a key role in advancing Murphy’s clean energy agenda.
“For nearly two decades, Joe served as an exemplary public servant whose commitment to the future
of our state — and to the next generation of New Jerseyans — was unparalleled,” Murphy said. “As NJBPU President, Joe remained steadfast in his unwavering belief that we not only can — but must
— cultivate a healthier and more sustainable planet for our children and grandchildren.
“I’m confident that Christine, who has demonstrated her commitment to these same values time and time again throughout her invaluable service in my administration, will continue to build upon Joe’s lasting legacy. I look forward to Christine guiding our work to responsibly transition New Jersey to a clean energy economy, while putting
the needs of consumers and New Jerseyans first.”
Fiordaliso, who led the BPU for some 18 years, died Sept. 6 at
age 78. Business and government leaders mourned the longtime public official, one of the most highly regarded in the state, following a career that included serving under four governors in the key regulatory post and three terms as Livingston’s mayor.
“The appointment of Christine Sadovy honors Dad’s legacy and ensures that the Murphy
Christine Guhl-Sadovy
GARIBALDI GROUP’S
JAY GARIBALDI DIES AT 77
with his father and siblings — Jo- seph III, Patricia, James and Jeffrey — successfully led The Garibaldi Group to become one of the pre-em- inent family-owned real estate
firms in New Jersey and around the country. He also launched his own property management company, GRC Consulting LLC, partnering with Lorraine Suarez in a venture that still manages assets such as Open Space Management Associa- tion at Giralda Farms.
Jeff Garibaldi also pointed to his brother’s “insatiable” love of golf and described him as “a gentleman (who was) generous, charitable and would give you the shirt off his back.”
“He played hard and worked hard,” he wrote. “He was philanthropic and devoted significant time and his talents to support Childrens Specialized Hospital, Make-a-Wish Foundation and many other family charities. No one will ever question the fact that Jay gave back more than he received — much more.
“He was a caring and loving hus- band, father, brother and friend and we will miss him dearly.”
The Garibaldi Group is mourning the loss of John “Jay” Garibaldi, a longtime partner and one of five siblings who took the reins of the historic brokerage firm more than 40 years ago.
Garibaldi, 77, died Sept. 3 after a life that included a nearly 60-year career in real estate, according to his obituary and an announcement by his brother, company CEO Jeff Garibaldi. Aside from being a U.S. Army veteran, a Purple Heart recipi- ent and a supporter of many char- ities, he was a key member of the leadership team at the 104-year-old, Chatham-based firm that bears his family’s name.
“He played a pivotal role in our family, being the remaining oldest
in our generation since the passing of our oldest brother Joe in 1997,” Jeff Garibaldi wrote in an announce- ment. “He was our soul and our rock and one you could turn to for advice and counsel. Most important he cherished his family, his wife Carol, and sons Christian and Ryan
and his daughter-in-law Gwen.”
According to his obituary, Jay Garibaldi was born in Orange to Jo- seph “Bud” and Clare Garibaldi and grew up in Short Hills. He attended Xavier High School in New York City and Villanova University ahead of serving in Vietnam, receiving a Purple Heart before being honor- ably discharged in 1970.
“He was fiercely patriotic and so believed in the freedom of America that he put his life on the line
Joe Fiordaliso, who died Sept. 6, spent 18 years as president of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
John “Jay” Garibaldi
to protect it for all of us,” his brother wrote. “For all the amazing and wonderful things he has accomplished in life, his
service to our country is one that he was most proud of, second only to his family.”
The obituary noted that Garibaldi,
Courtesy: Governor’s Office