Monday, October 28, 2024
My dear Lynn and the family of my wonderful friend Dee. When I first went on the bench in 2013, I knew little about Worker’s Compensation. I was lucky enough to have a great group of attorneys appear before me both in Trenton and Toms River, from whom I learned the ins and outs of comp court chief among them was Roland Formidoni. We became friends immediately. Later , he would bring Lynn to help with the files. I so enjoyed spending time with both, back when court was live and in person. I considered Dee my dear friend and Lynn as well. I have missed both of you since my retirement and have been meaning to set up a dinner date, but alas I waited too long as the Lord had other plans. Dee was a consummate professional, a true gentleman in every sense of the word and an outstanding lawyer. I consider myself blessed to have had the opportunity to work with him and learn from him. His cheerfulness brought joy to my chambers. He was a class act and a true giant of the worker’s compensation family. Lynn, and family, you have my deepest sympathy. If I may be so bold, I would submit that you should feel very blessed to have had a lifetime with such a wonderful man. I know I feel blessed for the 12 years that I have had the honor of knowing him. God bless you Dee and Lynn and your family. With the deepest respect and affection, Russell P Cherkos, SJWC (Ret.)
