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Bernard “Bert” Waddell Sr.

by Legacy News

Edison, New JerseyUSA

Died April 4, 2020

Age 56

Bernard Waddell Sr., a veteran correctional police officer at the Hudson County jail, died after contracting COVID-19. He was 56.

Source: NJ.com

Obituary

Bernard T. ‘Bert’ Waddell Sr., 56, of Jersey City, N.J., went home to the Lord on April 1, 2020, in Edison, N.J… 

Mr. Waddell served 28 years at the Hudson County Corrections Facility. He was well respected amongst his peers and his community. Bernard was a natural-born leader and mentored young officers at Hudson County Corrections. He was active in the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement in community service.

Published in The Star-Ledger

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“Wadell was a dedicated Jail Cop who was always there when times were tough at the jail… Dedicated Warrior”

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