Cinnaminson's Town Solicitor Dies Unexpectedly

CINNAMINSON, NJ — Carmen Saginario Jr., the solicitor for Cinnaminson's municipal government who was long involved in local politics and community events, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday.

A cause of death for the 67-year-old was not shared.

At the time of his death, Saginario was Cinnaminson's solicitor, providing legal counsel for the township government in the role. For more than 20 years, he also served the Cinnaminson Education Foundation, which raises funds for local school initiatives.

Saginario played an active role in Cinnaminson politics, coached youth sports and emceed community events, according to his obituary.

"He was a natural entertainer who could make any crowd laugh," says the obituary, posted by Givnish Funeral Homes. "In addition to everything he accomplished in his life, what truly set him apart was who he was to the people that knew and loved him."

Professionally, Saginario served as counsel for various government entities. He was previously the state's deputy attorney general and assistant counsel to former Gov. Thomas H. Kean.