The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 3428 of North Arlington announces two of its members and their families have been honored by the New Jersey State Knights of Columbus and awarded the two highest accolades it offers at its recently concluded state convention in Wildwood. George McDermott received the “Knight of the Year,” while José Iván Rivera and his wife, Yvonne, were the recipients of the “Family of the Year.” All received these prestigious honors because of their charitable and volunteer work. Showing off their awards are the Riveras (left) and Angelique and George McDermott.
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