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Beloved N.J. High School Principal Dr. Gerald Glisson Dies Of Coronavirus Complications

PATERSON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) - A beloved high school principal in New Jersey has died of coronavirus complications.

Dr. Gerald Glisson was the principal at Eastside High School in Paterson since 2017.

The Paterson public schools superintendent posted a photo of Dr. Glisson on the district's Instagram page.

She says the 46-year-old principal "will long be remembered for his strong integrity and steadfast character."

Dr. Glisson leaves behind a wife and two daughters.

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