Local Hero: Joseph Parisi, Jr. Quietly Made Life Better In Englewood Cliffs

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize heroes who have made a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Shelly Wimpfheimer, who nominated Joseph Parisi, Jr., of Englewood Cliffs.

Local hero's full name:

Joseph Parisi, Jr.

Local hero's home state:

New Jersey

Local hero's Patch:

Englewood-Englewood Cliffs

How do you know the local hero?

Local leader and philanthropist

What does the local hero do?

Owner — Otterstedt Insurance (recently deceased)

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Joe Parisi, Jr., was a strong supporter of many local nonprofit organizations. He was always available to assist with fundraising events and with any campaigns to improve the situations of those in need. He was on the board of Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, New Jersey, and was a supporter of The Community Chest in Eastern Bergen County, among other nonprofits.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

He was always generous with his time and talent.

Thank you for all you did, Joseph Parisi, Jr.!

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Know someone making a difference in Englewood-Englewood Cliffs? Nominate them as a local hero here.