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Steve Adubato
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| Born | December 24, 1932 Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Died | October 13, 2020 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Seton Hall University |
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Frances Calvello
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| Children | 3, including Steve Jr. |
Stephen N. Adubato Sr. (born December 24, 1932 – died October 13, 2020) was an important American politician and teacher. He was well-known in Newark, New Jersey.
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Early Life and Education
Stephen N. Adubato Sr. grew up in Newark, New Jersey. He was one of five children in his family.
He finished high school at Barringer High School in Newark in 1949. Later, he earned his first college degree in political science from Seton Hall University in 1954. Adubato also studied at Rutgers Law School, but he did not finish his law degree.
He started his career as a history and government teacher. He taught in Newark's public schools for 15 years. While teaching, he earned a master's degree in education from Seton Hall University in 1960. He also completed studies for a higher doctorate degree in education. In 2010, Kean University gave him an honorary doctorate degree.
Public Service and Community Work
In 1962, Adubato became a Democratic District Leader in Newark's North Ward. A "District Leader" is someone chosen by voters to represent their local area in a political party. In 1968, he was elected to lead the Democratic party in the North Ward.
Adubato also helped teachers. He was on the main board of the Newark Teachers' Union. He worked to represent them in laws and government. He also advised the New Jersey leader for higher education.
Founding The North Ward Center
In 1970, Stephen Adubato started a group called The North Ward Educational and Cultural Center. It began in a small office in Newark. The name later changed to The North Ward Center. This center helps people in the community with education and cultural activities.
In 1973, The North Ward Center bought a building called the Clark Mansion. This building used to be a private school. The center helped to fix and take care of this historic place.
Robert Treat Academy Charter School
In 1997, The North Ward Center started the Robert Treat Academy Charter School. This was one of the first "charter schools" approved by the New Jersey Department of Education. A charter school is a public school that operates independently.
The Robert Treat Academy teaches 675 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. In 2008, the United States Department of Education recognized Robert Treat as a "Blue Ribbon school." This award means it's a very high-performing school. In 2009, Robert Treat opened a second campus. It was located in the old St. Mary's school building at the Newark Abbey.
In August 2009, Adubato stepped down from his role as the main leader of The North Ward Center. His daughter, Michele Adubato, is now the CEO. Some people, like historian Terry Golway, have called Adubato a "legendary boss" of Newark’s North Ward. This means he was a very powerful and influential person in local politics.
Personal Life
Stephen Adubato married Frances Calvello in 1954. They had three children together. One of their children is Steve Adubato Jr., who also became a politician.
Stephen Adubato Sr. passed away on October 13, 2020. He was 87 years old and had been ill for a long time.
