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Commissioner, Nelly Hidalgo Celi, was born on July 13, 1970, in Lima, Peru. CShe graduated from St. Mary's Elementary School, Mary Help of Christians Academy, and attended William Paterson University. Nelly Celi was employed as Program Manager for the Paterson Education Fund in Paterson, New Jersey. She also oversaw the Paterson Reads Program and worked to ensure that every child was reading on grade level by the 3rd grade.

She was recently elected Board Chair …
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She was my kinder teacher, and one of the only ppl in my life to understand my ways even as a child so young. She didnt…
She was my kinder teacher, and one of the only ppl in my life to understand my ways even as a child…
She was my kinder teacher, and one of the only ppl in my life to…

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Nelly , I’ll always remember how helpful you always were and your ability to laugh at almost everything. May you Rest I…
Nelly , I’ll always remember how helpful you always were and your ability to laugh at almost everyt…
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What were Nelly's favorite books?
"For One More Day" by Mitch Albom
"For One More Day" by Mitch Albom
"For One More Day" by Mitch Albom

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Born

July 13th, 1970
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Passed away

July 29th, 2021
Paterson, NJ, USA

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Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

52 Totowa Road, Totowa, NJ 07512
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