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FILE – In this April 22, 2014, file photo, former New Jersey Gov. Brendan Byrne waves as the audience sings him &quot;Happy Birthday&quot; and his wife Ruthi Zinn Byrne applauds, to mark his 90th birthday during the annual &quot;Congressional Dinner&quot; of the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. A ceremony at Healy’s Tavern in Jersey City on Friday, March 16, 2018, will honor Byrne, who died in January at age 93. Byrne used to joke he wanted his ashes placed in Hudson County, known for its history of political shenanigans, so he could stay active in politics. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Late governor’s ashes take trip to saloon, per his wishes

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FILE – In this April 22, 2014, file photo, former New Jersey Gov. Brendan Byrne waves as the audience sings him &quot;Happy Birthday&quot; and his wife Ruthi Zinn Byrne applauds, to mark his 90th birthday during the annual &quot;Congressional Dinner&quot; of the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. A ceremony at Healy’s Tavern in Jersey City on Friday, March 16, 2018, will honor Byrne, who died in January at age 93. Byrne used to joke he wanted his ashes placed in Hudson County, known for its history of political shenanigans, so he could stay active in politics. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Late governor’s ashes to spend time in a bar, per his wishes

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FILE – In this Feb. 26, 2013, file photo, former New Jersey Gov. Brendan Byrne, center, shakes hands with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, left, as Byrne's wife Ruthi Zinn Byrne, second from left, and former New Jersey Gov. James Florio, right, clap after Christie outlined his 2014 state budget proposals in Trenton, N.J. Byrne, a Democrat who served as New Jersey governor from 1974 to 1982, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at age 93. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)

New Jersey to bid farewell to former governor Brendan Byrne

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FILE – In this Feb. 26, 2013, file photo, former New Jersey Gov. Brendan Byrne, center, shakes hands with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, left, as Byrne's wife Ruthi Zinn Byrne, second from left, and former New Jersey Gov. James Florio, right, clap after Christie outlined his 2014 state budget proposals in Trenton, N.J. Byrne, a Democrat who served as New Jersey governor from 1974 to 1982, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at age 93. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)

Former Gov. Brendan Byrne recalled for integrity, humor

By DAVID PORTER - Associated Press

FILE – In this Dec. 14, 2007, file photo, former New Jersey Gov. Brendan Byrne speaks during a panel discussion about education funding in Princeton, N.J. Byrne, a Democrat who served as New Jersey governor from 1974 to 1982, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at age 93. (AP Photo/MJ Schear, File)

Christie to give eulogy at memorial of late NJ Gov. Byrne

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FILE – In this Feb. 26, 2013, file photo, former New Jersey Gov. Brendan Byrne, center, shakes hands with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, left, as Byrne's wife Ruthi Zinn Byrne, second from left, and former New Jersey Gov. James Florio, right, clap after Christie outlined his 2014 state budget proposals in Trenton, N.J. Byrne, a Democrat who served as New Jersey governor from 1974 to 1982, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at age 93. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)

Ex-New Jersey Gov. Byrne, too ethical for mobsters, dies

By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI - Associated Press

FILE – In this April 22, 2014, file photo, former New Jersey Gov. Brendan Byrne waves as the audience sings him &quot;Happy Birthday&quot; and his wife Ruthi Zinn Byrne applauds, to mark his 90th birthday during the annual &quot;Congressional Dinner&quot; of the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Byrne, a Democrat who served as New Jersey governor from 1974 to 1982, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at age 93. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

The Latest: Ex-New Jersey Gov. Byrne remembered for honesty

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Former New Jersey Gov. Brendan Byrne, right, reacts to a joke by comedian Joy Behar during a celebrity comedy roast in honor of Byrne's 90th birthday, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Christie helps to roast former New Jersey governor

By DAVID PORTER - Associated Press