St. Joseph’s reaches the end of 49 years of education WEST MILFORD The St. Joseph School family celebrated one final Mass together on Friday, June 16. During the presentation of the gifts, each class brought up something that symbolized a component of that academic year. Christine Benson, principal of St. Joseph’s brought St. Joseph medals to the altar to be blessed by Pastor Sigmund Peplowski. After the Mass a reception was held. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kotchka provided photos, yearbooks and various other memorabilia from the earliest days of the school, which was on display. Following the reception, the faculty and administration hosted a picnic for the students.