Generations of giving from Asbury Park Local 6
Almost 46 years ago in Asbury Park,
Fred Davis, owner of a little printing store
called Clayton Press, was awarded the
silver card by William “Billy” Dello and
members of Local 6 Asbury Park for his
service to the members of the law en-
forcement community in Asbury Park
and Monmouth County.
On July 28, at the Pat Colligan Pension
Pig Roast, Gene Dello, who followed in
his father’s footsteps as the longtime Lo-
cal 6 State Delegate, presented the silver
card to Dave Roszel, the current owner of
Clayton Press.
“Anytime there’s a police function, he’s
there to support us, offering his time and
his services,” Dello said of Roszel.
Throughout his time as owner, Roszel
has made it a point to connect with the
law enforcement officers of Asbury Park.
This idea originated from the days of Ro-
szel’s grandfather, Fred Davis.
“We’ve always supported anything that
was Asbury Park, including the police,”
Roszel said.
The silver card is especially meaning-
ful because it is an award that goes back a
few generations in Roszel’s family. In fact,
when Clayton’s was passed down to Ro-
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szel, along with it came his grandfather’s
silver card.
Roszel received the award not only for
his work on the annual PBA cards but also
for the relationships he’s developed with
the law enforcement officers throughout
Monmouth County.
“Through my work, I’ve become close
with 15 to 18 delegates throughout the
county,” he said.
When it came time to accept the award,
Dello and the other delegates through-
out Monmouth County were more than
ready to thank Roszel for all of his hard
work.
“It’s an honor for me to be able to pres-
ent the award on behalf of Asbury Park
and the whole county for his support
over the years, and I’m so humbled to be
a part of that,” Dello said.
At the end of the day, it’s not about the
award or the recognition for Roszel; it’s
about supporting the men and women
in blue.
“I was humbled,” said Roszel. “I know
it’s just local stuff, but they understand
that I understand their life.” d
Asbury Park Local 6 State Delegate Gene Dello
proudly presents a silver card to Clayton Press
owner Dave Roszel, the same as his father did 46
years ago.
A historic photo of William “Billy” Dello, Asbury
Park Local 6 State Delegate Gene Dello’s father,
awarding the former owner of Clayton Press,
Fred Davis, a silver card in 1972 for the compa-
ny’s support of law enforcement.