Rev. Ross H. Lang, Pastor
Rev. Ross Lang is the pastor of Hildale Park Presbyterian Church. Rev. Lang is a native of Yardley, Pennsylvania and a graduate of Lafayette College, where he majored in English and biotechnology. After extensive involvement in the worship and leadership teams of his college Christian fellowship, Rev. Lang felt called to change course from his intended field of biology to become a pastor. He matriculated to Princeton Theological Seminary, where he earned both the master of divinity degree, and a second master's degree in theology with a focus on New Testament. He has undertaken additional graduate study in Koine Greek, the language of the Apostles who wrote the New Testament. He formerly served as the Associate Pastor of College Hill Presbyterian Church in Easton, PA.
He lives in Cedar Knolls at the church parsonage with his daughter Penelope, who is six years old.
He lives in Cedar Knolls at the church parsonage with his daughter Penelope, who is six years old.
Michael V. Ficocelli, Organist, Choir Director
Michael V. Ficocelli has been our organist and choir director since 2007. In addition to being a music educator in the Glen Rock, NJ school district he is also a talented composer, musician and director. His works have been performed on the Broadway stage and he and his wife Marci have performed together in many splendid venues throughout the United States. In particular, Michael is composer and lyricist of From Death to Hope, a twelve piece song cycle with narration loosely based on quotes from Viktor Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning’. It has been performed at Holocaust Memorials in Europe and most recently at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, Ca.
EDUCATION
• Master of Science-Music Education (K-12 Certification)
Concentration: Theory and Composition University of Bridgeport, CT
• Bachelor of Arts-Philosophy Boston University
• Piano and Music Theory Instruction Samuel Yaffe, New Haven, CT. Four years. Jane M. Jones, East Haven, CT. Five years.
• Additional Administrative course work Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY
• Jazz Workshop (Piano) Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport, CT Instructor: Sonny Costanzo
• Songwriters Guild (Songwriting Workshop) New York, NY. Four years.
Instructor: Bob Leone
• BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop New York, NY. Four years.
Instructor: Maury Yeston
EDUCATION
• Master of Science-Music Education (K-12 Certification)
Concentration: Theory and Composition University of Bridgeport, CT
• Bachelor of Arts-Philosophy Boston University
• Piano and Music Theory Instruction Samuel Yaffe, New Haven, CT. Four years. Jane M. Jones, East Haven, CT. Five years.
• Additional Administrative course work Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY
• Jazz Workshop (Piano) Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport, CT Instructor: Sonny Costanzo
• Songwriters Guild (Songwriting Workshop) New York, NY. Four years.
Instructor: Bob Leone
• BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop New York, NY. Four years.
Instructor: Maury Yeston
Margaret Nulk
Margaret "Missy" Nulk is the Administrative Assistant at Hildale Park Presbyterian Church. Missy was born in New Orleans, LA, and lived in California and Maryland before attending the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she earned a BS in Economics with a minor in Finance. She also has a Master of Arts degree in Computer Resources and Information Management from Webster University. She retired from Federal Civil Service in December of 2019, after working more than 30 years for the Department of the Army as a logistician.
Missy dedicates a great deal of her spare time to organizations that benefit the military community and veterans. She has been on the Executive Board of the Picatinny Military and Civilians' Club for more than 10 years, serving in almost every capacity, from President to Parliamentarian. She originated their annual "Sweats for Vets" campaign, collecting wish list items for residents of the New Jersey Veterans Home in Paramus, NJ.
She lives in Rockaway, NJ with her husband, Ray, a retired Army officer. They have two adult daughters, Taylor and Jo.
Missy dedicates a great deal of her spare time to organizations that benefit the military community and veterans. She has been on the Executive Board of the Picatinny Military and Civilians' Club for more than 10 years, serving in almost every capacity, from President to Parliamentarian. She originated their annual "Sweats for Vets" campaign, collecting wish list items for residents of the New Jersey Veterans Home in Paramus, NJ.
She lives in Rockaway, NJ with her husband, Ray, a retired Army officer. They have two adult daughters, Taylor and Jo.
Janair Treubig, Sexton
Janair Treubig grew up as a part of Hildale Park Presbyterian Church. Today, he serves as the church's sexton, assisting with the care and maintenance of the property while attending trade school for welding.
