Featured Sponsor: Jersey Lanes

Family owned and operated since 1961, they are one of New Jersey’s leading bowling and recreation centers offering fun and entertainment for all ages in an eco-friendly environment.
John Fatigati, President of Jersey Lanes, is the third generation in his family to run the business following green sustainable practices.

When asked how it feels to help our veterans, John Fatigati replied

“It makes me proud to be in a position to provide help and opportunity to those who serve and have served our country.”

He is very aware of today’s social and environmental issues and his philanthropy continues as Jersey Lanes is also heavily involved with donating services and prizes to countless schools, non-profits and organizations in the local community.

Their Junior Bowling Program is scholarship based, and in the past 20 years, has given out over a half a million dollars in scholarship money. Consisting of local children, the money is used for continuing their education after graduating high school. They also host an annual fundraising challenge where they match dollar for dollar donations to the Veterans Home in Menlo Park.

Jersey Lanes offers bumper bowling for kids, adult and youth leagues, cocktail lounge and bar, snack bar, and a game room in a safe, clean and wholesome entertainment venue for their local community. They welcome corporate events, group events, and other fundraising events.

To learn more about Jersey Lanes, visit jerseylanes.com, connect on Facebook,
or call 908-486-6300.

Personal Interview with John Fatigati

How does helping our veterans and environment make you feel?

Proud to be in a position to provide help and opportunity to those who serve and served our country.

What about the Adopt-a-Solar-Panel Program did you find the most interesting?

Its unique combination of ideas that will benefit everyone in the long run.

Please tell us a little about yourself and your background

I am a third generation owner of Jersey Lanes, and am very socially and ecologically aware to the current problems. I enjoy being able to provide a safe, clean and wholesome environment to my community where all can gather and come together in a common love of sport and fun.

Please tell us about your company and how you got started

Originally Built in 1959, purchased in 1961 by my Grandfather, I am now the third generation in the business.

How did you get the background and skills necessary to run this type of business?

I basically grew up here and learned every aspect of the business from machines, to cooking and cleaning and eventually management and promotion the sport.

Are there any charity or community efforts you would like to mention?

Our Junior Bowling Program is scholarship based, and in the past 20 years, we have given out over a half a million dollars in scholarship money the the kids earned while bowling here. They are all local children that used that money for continuing education after graduating high school. We also do a fundraising challenge with our bowlers each year where we match dollar for dollar donations to the Veterans Home in Menlo Park. Naturally, we are also heavily involved with donating services and prizes to countless schools, non-profits and organizations in the local community.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors?

Fun, safe, ultra-modern facility.