TRENTON – Senate President Steve Sweeney issued the following statement today on the passing of Nicholas Yovnello, president of the Council of New Jersey State College Locals:
“It is with deep sadness that I learned of Nick’s passing. He was a dedicated labor leader who worked for the best interests of those he represented and fought passionately for higher education in New Jersey. Nick was a true gentlemen and a friend. Even when we disagreed, it was always on friendly and amicable terms.
“New Jersey has lost a true great one. He will be sorely missed. My condolences go out to his friends and family.”