Staff Biographies
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Coming
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We are excited to announce our new Pastor
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Reverend Erik Simon – Will begin with us on
July 1, 2025.
Rev. Erik is looking forward to starting with us and meeting people within our church family as well as those in the community. He is excited to be further south than his last church in upstate NY with their winter weather.
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Music Director
Kyle Blackburn - Music Director
Kyle Blackburn is a multi-faceted music educator and performer based in New
Jersey. Kyle is regularly seen teaching everything from choir to music technology
across the state. When not teaching, Kyle can be found working as a collaborative
pianist for various organizations along with work across the greater New Jersey area
as a music director, voice teacher, and vocalist.
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Administrative Assistant
Patricia (Patti) Beirne – Administrative Assistant
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Most of my life I’ve been a resident in Essex County currently living in Caldwell, NJ and a 2006 graduate of Caldwell University. After a 40+ year career as a Senior Account Manager in Group Insurance
working for several major companies, I retired. Thence, I explored other opportunities where my skills would be a benefit to others. After a bout with
Covid 19 in March of 2020, I began to do a job search. A true miracle; I came across a posting for First Presbyterian Church of Verona(FPCV) was
hired and loving it!
This Church and all its about, the Pastor and the people of faith whom I’ve met here have made an impact on my life. I found a home and it’s not a job,
it’s a Blessing!
Church Sexton
Gabriel Gonzalez
Gabriel comes to First Presbyterian Church of Verona from working with a nearby medical center where he was a transport driver for their medical services. Gabriel has jumped right in and has become part of the church family.