The Rev. Dr. Ronald B. Christian Plz. sign was officially unveiled Saturday.
NEWARK -- To commemorate the life of a prominent pastor who died suddenly this year, locals need only look up as they are passing the newly-minted corner of West Market and "Rev. Christian."
City and county officials joined residents Saturday to rename a street in honor of the late Rev. Dr. Ron Christian, the well-known pastor who was found dead inside his Irvington church in October.
Drivers passing the intersection of Wickliffe and West Market Streets in Newark will now have a reminder of Christian, who was found dead at the Christian Love Baptist Church on Oct. 30. He was 51 years old.
Rev. Ron Christian found dead at Irvington church
Authorities have yet to release Christian's cause of death, but have said that they do not believe it to be suspicious.
Christian's funeral drew more than 2,000 mourners, including Rev. Al Sharpton, Sen. Robert Menendez, and former Gov. Jim McGreevey. The pastor rose to prominence after leaving behind a drug addition and checkered past in favor of a religious life.
The Newark municipal council voted in November to rename a street for Christian, noting that his family would choose the location.
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