Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LaScala of Bayonne welcomed Joseph Michael LaScala Jr. on March 21, 2009 at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, N.J. The new mother is the former Jessica Sydlar. Grandparents are Richard and Stella VanDeMeer of Bayonne, and Joseph and Sheila LaScala of Bayonne. Siblings Nicolette and Calyssa also welcomed Joseph Jr. The new parents would like to thank Dr. Lebman and Dr. Sison and the caring staff for their great care at Englewood Hospital.