Joan Battles age 73 of Pompton Lakes died on Wednesday September 29th, 2010 at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock.

Joan was born in Passaic and lived in Wayne and Stockholm before moving to Pompton Lakes 25 years ago. She was a senior buyer for Wyeth Co. in Parsippany for a number of years before her retirement in 1999.

Her family remembers as being a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening and sewing. She was a huge New York Giants and New York Mets fan. She  became a great-grandmother just a few days before her passing.

Joan is survived by two Daughters Marie Bishop of Pompton Lakes and Kathleen Hanes of Shawnee, OK; two Sons Robert and his wife Ildi of Pompton Lakes and Richard of Butler; two Sisters Lois Saputo of Andover and Barbara Rusinik of Wayne; one Brother Samuel Rusinik of Naples, FL; two Grandchildren Sean and Heather and one Great-Grandchild Blayze.

Lucy C. Bardone, age 88 of Wallington died on Friday, September 24, 2010 at home.  Her children and family were all gathered at her bedside.

Lucy was born in Jersey City and grew up in Paterson.  She later lived in Haledon before moving to Wallington thirty years ago.

Lucy was a big Yankees fan and also loved to play Rummy with her friends and watch old movies from the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s.  Christmas was her favorite holiday and she would always have something planned for her family birthday celebrations too.  Her Wands pies were a special family favorite.

Lucy travelled on occasion and especially liked to visit her family in California and Ohio.  Her children, grand children and great grandchildren meant the world to her and brought her joy throughout her lifetime.

She was married in June of 1942 at St. Theresa RC Church in Paterson.

Lucy is survived by her six loving children; Leo Bardone of Nutley, New Jersey, Barry Bardone of Bloomingdale, Ohio, Dennis Bardone of Westminster, California, Lucy Pollaro of Hardyston, New Jersey, Barbara Quigley of Little Ferry, New Jersey and Diana Blauvelt of Wallington, New Jersey, as well as eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

For those wishing to make a memorial donation in memory of Lucy are asked to consider the Passaic Valley Hopice, 783 North Riverview Drive, Totowa, NJ   07512

Joseph A. Cerniglia, age 39 of Pompton Plains, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, September 24, 2010.  

‘Joey’ was raised in the Packanack Lake section of Wayne and graduated from Wayne Valley High School in 1989.  

One of his earliest endeavors was working at the Outback Steakhouse in Wayne.  It was there that he met his wife, Melissa De Vries, and their romance turned to marriage in 1996.  

Joey continued in the restaurant business with Gallagher’s Steak House in New York City.  He was active with their franchising operations and travelled to Tokyo, San Francisco, Colorado and Las Vegas.  After ten years with Gallagher’s, Joey opened his own restaurant in Fairlawn called “Campania” where he was the chef and owner.  He loved the restaurant business, food, cooking, and the wonderful people with which he worked over the years.  He was honored to have his restaurant featured on an episode of “Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares” and the television experience was thrilling for him.  He was a guest chef on the morning news show “Fox & Friends” on several occasions and winner of Chef Central’s Ultimate Chef Bergen County competition.  He was an exciting guy, charismatic, and fun to be around.  He was a talented musician, playing the guitar, and would sometimes ‘jam’ at the restaurant with his staff.  

On one occasion, when Joey was commuting into New York, he was passing through the Port Authority Bus Terminal when he saw a TV crew gathered around a large, burly guy at an arm-wrestling table.  The TV crew was featuring a champion arm-wrestler and challenging anyone to have a ‘go’ with him.  Well, Joey sat down at the table to give it a try, and he beat the guy!  When the ‘champion’ demanded a rematch, Joey sat down and beat him again!  He was a natural and there really wasn’t much that he couldn’t do well.

Joey’s large family was at the heart of his life.  His wife Melissa was the love of his life and his children meant the world to him.  His three boys: Evan, Michael and Nicholas meant everything to him and were his pride and joy – he loved them so much that words simply can’t describe.  He was very close to all of his nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters, and loved being with them all.  His parents were especially important to him and Joey loved to cook with his mom - she inspired him to make the most of his dreams.  

Joey is survived by his loving wife Melissa (nee De Vries) of Pompton Plains, his three wonderful sons; Evan, Michael and Nicholas of Pompton Plains, his best friend and loving  mother Patricia Hansen, his brother Kyle Hansen of Wayne, his sister Danielle Cerniglia Wynn and her husband Kevin of Verona. His father Joseph Cerniglia and his wife Susan of Ridgefield Park, sisters Nicole Cerniglia of Edgewater, Jolene Cerniglia of Ridgefield Park, his brother  Doug Cerniglia of Ridgefield Park, loving Grandmother Rachel Basilone of Barnegat, and his sister-in-law; Jessica Slider and her husband George of Wayne, as well as his six nieces; Kayla, Lexi, Brianna, and Lyndsay Slider all of Wayne, and Olivia and Nicolette Wynn of Verona along with countless loving friends.

Carl “Nort” Carlson age 77 of Vernon, formerly of Wayne died on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Saint Anthony’s Community Hospital, Warwick, NY after a courageous battle with cancer.  His family was by his side.

Carl was born in Paterson and lived in Wayne for 42 years before moving to Vernon.

Carl was a troubleshooter for Singer Kearfott prior to being employed as a driver for UPS.  Prior to his retirement in 2009 he was a manager for Runyon Vending.

Carl served in the US Navy as a Sonar Man on the 777 USS Zellers during the Korean War era and was a member of Community Volunteer Fire Company #1 in Mountain View for 32 years serving as Chief for 2 years.  He was a huge NY Yankee and NY Giants fan.

Surviving is his loving wife of 56 years Dorothy (nee Parker).  Loving father of Laura Chianchiano and her husband Peter of Vernon, Ellen Nimmo and her husband George, of Vernon, Thomas Carlson and his wife Helen of Highland Lakes, and Jennifer Contino and her husband Paul of Highland Lakes.  Cherished grandfather of Benjamin Chianchiano, currently serving in the US Navy, Peter Chianchiano, Carl Contino, and Julia Contino.   He also leaves behind a wonderful extended family of nieces and nephews as well as his brother-in-law Albert Parker and his wife Phyllis.

He was predeceased by one brother Earl and four sisters Thorna Bianchi, Elizabeth Sonya, Olga Hanenberg, and Bernice Muscho.  One nephew Michael Carlson.

Those planning and expression of sympathy in Carl’s memory are asked to consider The American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer St., Hackensack, NJ 07601 and the Humane Society of Bergen County, 221-223 Stuyvesant Ave., Lyndhurst, NJ 07071.

Gladys M. Dewan (nee Muller), 88, of Wayne, died Monday, September 20, 2010 at the  Care One health care facility in Wayne.  She died peacefully after a short illness.

Gladys was born in Paterson and lived in the Riverside section of the city.   She attended School 18 and graduated from Eastside High School.   She was proud of her Swiss heritage and was the last survivor of five siblings in a family that had a strong loving bond.  

She found employment during the Great Depression at NJ Bell where she became an auditor and was active in the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was proud of the various awards she won for her work with Bell.  She was also proud of the bowling awards she won playing in a company league.  

While at Bell, Gladys met the love of her life, Thomas Dewan, whom she married on May 17, 1973.  They were totally devoted to each other and had 24 wonderful years together before Tom's death in 1997.

Gladys lived in Hamilton Township, Nutley,  Waretown, and Brick where she and Tom were among the first residents of Greenbriar II, a retirement community. Gladys liv ed there for 29 years before moving to Wayne.  

Gladys was a parishioner of Epiphany Roman Catholic Church in Brick  where she volunteered for various service activities.   In her leisure time  she sewed, did needlework, and solved crossword puzzles.  

Survivors include three stepdaughters:  Maureen Dewan of Westport, CT, Arline Hrbek of Little Ferry, and Elaine Scariato of Gibbsboro; one nephew:  George Mitchell of Glen Rock; three nieces:   Jane Puccio of Wayne, Barbara Grasso and Carole Muller, both of Rockaway; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; three grand nieces and one great grand niece.  

Those considering an expression of sympathy in Gladys' memory  are asked to consider a contribution to Eva's Village at 393 Main Street, Paterson, NJ  07501.

Alessi, Valerie age 91 passed away on September 18, 2010.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph Alessi, sister of the late Nicholas Sabolevsky. Devoted mother of Joseph Alessi of Wayne and Lynn Sanagorski of Wayne and the late Diane Alessi. Devoted grandmother of Peter Sanagorski and wife Michelle of Pompton Lakes, and Lisa Sanagorski of Wayne. Cherrished great-grandmother of Peter Joseph Sanagorski, Jr. of Pompton Lakes.  

Born in NYC, Valerie grew up in Red Bank and Passaic, NJ before moving to Wayne fifty years ago where she and her husband raised their family. Valerie was a NYC model of fur coats for many years. Later she worked locally as a bookkeeper. She was an active member of Packanack Community Church in Wayne, an avid bowler, and an active member of the Golden Age Circle of Wayne and a volunteer at St. Josephs Wayne Hospital and Preakness Hospital in Wayne.

Stanley J. Kassack, age 89 of Wayne, went home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2010. Born in Paterson, December 23, 1920, he was raised in Clifton and moved to Wayne upon his marriage in 1954.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Rose (nee Cellier). During World War II he was employed by Pan American World Airlines Africa Ltd. in British West Africa and was instrumental in establishing a ferry airline between Miami, Florida and Chunking, China to supply the Flying Tigers.

Following that, he was employed as a Supervisor of Hindustan Aircraft India Ltd., a factory of 17,000 employees in Bangalore, India, instructing Indians in the overhaul of USAF aircraft in the China Burma Theater CBI.

He also served in the U.S. Army assigned to the Counter Intelligence Corps as a special agent.

He was later employed as a Supervisor of the Service Department of Wright Aeronautical for more than 20 years.

He was a Charter Member of the Franklin Lakes Baptist Church.  

He is survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Alex Kassack and sisters; Helen Sherman and Josephine Plackwic.

Ernest J. Schneider, age 71 of Bangor, PA and formerly of Saddle Brook, NJ, died on September 17, 2010 in Arizona with his devoted companion Gerda and loving daughters at his side.

Ernest was born in Germany and emigrated to the United States at the age of 17.  His brother Heinz had already been in America for a few years and the opportunities here were much better than post-war Germany.  In fact, it was the families plan to come to America only for a short time and then return to Germany, but they all ended up staying here.  Ernest settled in West New York and then Saddle Brook where he lived for thirty five years.  

In Germany, he attended trade school and was a very skilled plumber.  He became employed with the Plumbers Local 14 in Lodi and remained there for thirty seven years before retiring at the age of fifty seven.  

Ernest had a sharp sense of humor and really enjoyed joking around, kidding with you, and he simply loved to laugh. He was an avid reader, typically novels and history.  He loved German history and keeping up with current events back in the homeland.  He was fond of good German music too.  In fact, his grandson had put together a playlist of German songs on an iPod for him and Ernest and his family were listening to that music when he passed away.  

Ernest also enjoyed card games.  Their household was always hosting a card game on Saturday nights, and he enjoyed teaching his kids and grandchildren how to play.  He particularly loved nature too – just watching the hummingbirds or listening to the songbirds.  He would often call his daughters to tell them about the deer or bears he had visiting his yard in Pennsylvania, and in Arizona he liked to hear the coyotes howl off in the distance.  He enjoyed travelling in recent years too; driving from Pennsylvania to Arizona to Florida, and everywhere in between – he had been all over.  

In 2000, Ernest’s wife Gerda passed away after forty years of marriage.  Thereafter, Ernest was blessed with the love and devotion of another dear friend, who is coincidentally also named Gerda, and they spent that last ten years together.  They would summer in Bangor, Pennsylvania and winter in the mountains of Arizona.  The joy and happiness that Gerda brought into his life during these recent years will be cherished forever.

Ernest is survived by his three loving children; Fred Schneider of Vernon, Sandra Chicarella and her husband Michael of Saddle Brook, NJ, and Susan Westerberg and her husband Rick of Woodland Park, NJ, his dear and beloved Gerda Burchert, three grandchildren; Michael Ernest Chicarella, Amanda Jean Schneider, and Katelyn Diane Chicarella, two brothers; Paul Schneider and his wife Nylah of New Hyde Park, NY and Heinz and his wife Trautel of Pennsylvania, one sister Anneliese Kovacs and her husband Stefan of New York, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his brother Fred, his sister Maria, and his grandson Johnny Arce of Saddle Brook, NJ.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Ernest’s memory to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 140 Lexington Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055.

Major James C. Sparks, Jr age 85 of Wayne.

Jim was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He moved to Wayne 40 years ago.

During his military career he flew 35 missions over Germany. He also was involved in the Berlin Airlift. His military career included nine years of service in the Pentagon and his last assignment brought him to New York City where he served with the Office of Information for the United States Air Force.

After retiring from the Air Force in 1967, Jim became Public Relations Director for Boeing Aircraft in New York City. Before retirement Jim was account executive for Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom television show.

Jim authored nine books and was the voice for Diver Dan.

Jim was a kind and gentle man, always ready to help when called upon. Neighbors brought their lawnmowers and various electrical gadgets over and he was always happy to oblige.

He never indulged in petty gossip and found excuses for everyone’s faults.

Jim loved his country and cherished the years he spent defending it. He travelled in many circles and was at ease in any of them. Jim socialized with people of accomplishment and they valued his friendship. He had great admiration for and enjoyed a close friendship with columnist Bob Considine, restaurateur Toots Shor and WWII hero Jimmy Doolittle, all great Americans.

He served as technical consultant on the movie “The War Lover” starring Steve McQueen. Some of Jim’s most exciting assignments included trips with the Wild Kingdom TV show where Jim would be in the famous ” green room” on the Johnny Carson show.

Jim worked closely with NASA at the inception of the space program to put a man on the moon, which led to Jim writing several books about travel in space.

He marveled at his good fortune to be associated with such memorable projects.

Jim married Ruth Patrick in 1974 at West Point. They have enjoyed a loving and caring marriage.

Jim was a loving husband to Ruth and a devoted father to his three sons, Kelly, Mike and Patrick.

He was a beloved stepfather to Kristen Pacilio, Stephen Skaflestad and Jamie Longo.

He had 3 grandchildren, Jessica, Nate and Michael and one great grandchild Voss Durenberger. He was dearly loved and respected by his step grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Hope for a Thousand Hills, PO Box 1384, Wayne NJ 07474-1384, would be appreciated.

Ethel Rose Crook Bauer age 85 of Packanack Lake, Wayne died suddenly Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains.  Her passing was quiet and peaceful with her loving family at her side.

She was born in Manhattan, New York City and spent her formative years in the city attending Public School No. 193 and Jane Addam's Vocational H.S.  She went on to work at the Elizabeth Arden Salons on 5th Ave, Maine Chance Farm and in Phoenix Arizona. Ethel was a highly skilled beautician all of her life and was Polly Bergan's exclusive hair dresser in the late 40's and early 50's. Her clientele was Lucille Ball, Betty Davis and Joan Crawford. Even Elizabeth Arden enjoyed Ethel's company as her close personal friend and stylist. Having the spirit of entrepreneurship in herself, she opened a beauty salon in her home and had many dedicated clients.

Ethel was gifted with a gregarious and glamorous personality and a large social circle of many friends.  Her manner of dress and presentation of herself was of a regal nature.  She was very involved in community activities: Packanack Players, Packanack Tennis Team, Elk's Club and the Anchor and Saber Club.  She loved to travel, swim, ski, golf, bowl, play bridge, throw parties, and go to as many beaches as possible. She was the Auntie Mame of Packanack Lake with tennis racket in hand and always working on her tan. Her compassion was boundless and unhesitant reaching out to many in their times of need.

She was very proud of her Irish heritage and loved Irish music and food. She was very fond of "Danny Boy" and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling". St Patrick's Day was her favorite holiday where she would make a giant pot of corned beef and cabbage for the whole family and then go out to listen to the bag pipes and drink green beer.

Ethel and her late husband  Frederick took many trips via Eastern Airlines to Australia, Alaska, the Caribbean and many other locations.

She met her husband to be Frederick Bauer at Princeton University.  After a courtship of six months they married on April 24, 1954 and honeymooned in Bermuda. They had fifty-four years of “dedicated and lavishly outgoing” marriage together.

Her finest dedication in her life journey was motherhood.  She was a very dedicated mother.  Her children readily express that she was the best mother in the whole world.

Family Stories or comments:

Freddie: At the IHOP in the late 60's my mother and I were having breakfast. When it came time to go my mother looked in her pocketbook and had this horrified look on her face. She had forgotten her money and wondered what she was going to do to pay the bill. Finally we had a plan. We were going to skip out on the bill. First I was to go to the men's room and then my mother would slip out when the coast was clear to get the car for a quick getaway. After waiting for 10 minutes as we had planned, I would casually stroll out and run for the car. I was mortified as I got into the car and my mother sped off. Once around the corner my mother began to laugh uncontrollably. It was another of her pranks. She had paid the bill while I was in the bathroom.

Timmy: To my brothers and sisters, as my fire career starts to wind down. I just wanted to reflect on how important you all are. I have always felt safe in the station because I have seen you put yourself in harm’s way to help someone and someone would always protect me. Today I held my Mom's hand and watched her take her last breath. For a moment, I felt unprotected... then Jesus took her hand ... love you Mom. I love you all, thanks for what you do.

Tommy- My fondest memory of my mom is all the times she would take me to Buxtons with her friend Larry Shawberg to fill my stomach, the bottomless pit. It was a game to them to allow me to order anything I wanted on the menu. When I thought I was finished it was fallow by a Big Bux which is 16 scoops of ice cream 4 toppings, banana's whip cream and a cherry.

Leo: Even in my darkest day, my mom can always make me smile.

Vivien - My dad was to travel on a business trip to California alone but my mother and I wanted to go too. Being that is was too expensive to purchase two tickets at the last minute my mom came up with a plan; a plan that horrified my dad. She asked me to go to the basement and get a duffel bag. My dad groaned to my mom and said "you wouldn't dare. That's all the fuel my mom needed to get her plan underway. The next thing I noticed I was in the duffel with both legs ace bandaged and a baby bonnet on. My mom's plan was to pass me off as a 2 year old even though I was 7. As the ticket agent was weighing the bag she expressed to my mom "Mrs. Bauer this is a very large baby you have".  My mom leaned in close to whisper in the agents ear "She's retarded". The next thing I remember my mom saying to me was "Do not get out of the bag until the plane takes off". The stewardess gave me puzzles to put together; which I completed. However my mom quickly pulled them apart while reminding me that I was to act retarded. The pilot even came back to our seats to ask if we needed an ambulance to meet us in California. My mom, with a big smile and placing her hand on his arm said, “Thanks for the offer but my sister is a Doctor in California who will be picking us up". We successfully made it to California and were waiting for our luggage to arrive when the same pilot came up to us and said "Mrs. Bauer maybe next time you should purchase a ticket for your daughter". Ever since then my Aunt Leona had sent me a ticket for my summer vacations to California.

My dad was pleasantly surprised his wife had successfully pulled off another crazy antic.

Mommy and Daddy I will always Love you both and part of your loving spirit lives in me.

Surviving to mourn the loss of this very special mother and grandmother are Frederick Norman Bauer of Packanack Lake, Timothy Ryan Bauer and his wife Sharon of Atlanta, Georgia, Thomas Mitchel Bauer and his wife Mary of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Leo Crook Bauer of Packanack Lake and Vivien Ann Bauer of Irvine, California; one sister Leona Vivien Miller of Carlsbad, California; cherished grandmother of Kimberly, Suzanna, Elizabeth, Catherine, Michael, Mary Rose and Kiara. We must not forget Pooh-Bear too.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Ethel’s memory  are asked to consider The Carmel of Jesus Mary & Joseph, “Building Fund”, 430 Monastery Road, Elysburg, PA, 17824-7143 or The  Boy Scouts of America, 25 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland, NJ 07436-1709.

Joseph Fecsik, age 94 of Toms River and formerly of Wayne, died on Sunday, September 12, 2010 with his two daughters at his side.  His passing was peaceful after being diagnosed with cancer just a few weeks ago.

Joe was born in Jersey City and lived there until he was fifty one years old.  He graduated from Dickinson High School in Jersey City with the class of 1933.  He moved to Wayne in 1966 where he lived before retiring to Silver Ridge Park in Toms River in 1985.  

He began working as a welder and plumber in the ship yards in Jersey City and during World War II his position there was considered so critical that he was exempt from having to serve in the armed forces; his skills were necessary to build ships and submarines for the war effort.  He was an extremely hard working individual, surely a characteristic passed on to him from of his Czechoslovakian parents.  He later began to work for Colgate- Palmolive in Jersey City and remained there for his entire professional career.  He attended classes at Rutgers University which earned him his Plumbing Inspectors License and then began also working as a plumbing inspector in Jersey City.  He was never one to sit still and the term “workaholic” describes him best.

Joe was a devoted member of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church in Wayne while living there and was true to his Catholic faith.  

Joe was also a big comedian with a terrific sense of humor.  He had a personality that allowed him to take over the room at just about any event.  His daughter Cheryl took him to a dinner theatre recently in California and before they knew it, “Jersey Joe” became part of the show.  He sure knew how to have a good time and he enjoyed travelling.  Just this past spring he went on a cruise to Mexico and in June he visited Graceland in Memphis, walking around for nearly nine hours.  His favorite vacation was their annual family gathering at the Sunny Hill Resort in the Catskill Mountains.  Joe has been going there for nearly thirty five years with his family, taking the train there in the early days, and thoroughly enjoyed the wholesome family atmosphere.  He had booked his vacation there this year and was to go for a week starting on September 13.

Joe met his wife Mary (nee Adamchak) in the mid-1930’s.  He was driving along in Jersey City when this cute, young girl on roller skates grabbed onto his car and began riding along behind him.  As the story goes, Mary fell and Joe stopped to see if she was alright.  Love ensued and they were married in 1938.  They enjoyed sixty years together before her passing in 1998.

Joe’s daughters recall their father being the best dad they could have ever asked for; he never raised his voice and treated them like his princesses.  His grandchildren and great-grandchildren all knew him as “Pop-Pop” and loved him dearly.  It would seem that everyone who knew Joe loved him dearly and his passing will leave a difficult void to fill.

Joe is survived by his devoted daughters; Dolores Swetz and her husband Richard of Wayne and Cheryl Bartolini of Laguna Niguel, CA, and one brother; Edward Fecsik of Toms River, five grandchildren; Karen Andruska of Wayne, Kim DeMarco and her husband Jeffrey of Wayne, Robert Bartolini and his wife Ela of Laguna Hills, CA, Lisa Rojas and her husband Brian of Mission Viejo, CA, Jonathan Bartolini of Laguna Niguel, CA and six great-grandchildren; Kaylee and Zachary Andruska of Wayne, Kristina and Nicholas DeMarco of Wayne, Justin Bartolini of Laguna Hills, CA and Mason Rojas of Mission Viejo, CA.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Joe’s memory to Passaic Valley Hospice, 783 Riverview Drive, Totowa, NJ 07512.

Deborah Ann Petkovich age 53 of Wayne died Sunday, September 12, 2010.  She was born in Passaic and was raised in Wayne having lived in Clifton before returning to Wayne twenty-five years ago.

Debbie graduated from Wayne Valley High School with the Class of 1975 and later attended the Berdan Institute in Totowa where she received her degree as a Medical Assistant.

She worked as a Medical Assistant for Dr. Paul Reilly in West Caldwell for over twenty years until his passing.  For the past eight years she was employed as a Medical Assistant for the Town Medical Associates of Verona.

Debbie was dedicated to her Catholic faith and was a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, Wayne.  She taught CCD for over twenty years at both Holy Cross Church in Wayne and Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Wayne.

She was a dedicated and loving mother who’s pride and joy was her daughter Amanda. Her love knew no bounds when it came to motherhood and her husband John said she was “meant to be a mother”.

Debbie had a very high moral standard, was a true friend, had an incredibly strong faith, was always 5 or 10 minutes early, and was a true friend to many.  She enjoyed gardening, housekeeping, loved Elvis, and had a dry sense of humor. Other loves of her life where her dogs:  the late Prince, a lab-shepherd mix, Snug a Rottweiler-Doberman mix and Lilly a Beagle, were all adopted.

She met her husband to be John, at the Kings Inn, Wayne – a local hangout.  Both she and her friend Kathy were regulars here.  On one occasion Debbie came into the Kings Inn looking for a sub to help her bowling team.  John quickly raised his hand and they eventually fell in love.  They were engaged on Christmas Eve in 1982 when his mother-in-law remarked “it’s about time!”.  They married at Holy Cross RC Church, Wayne on October 8, 1983 and have enjoyed 27 years of loving and devoted marriage.

Debbie is survived by her loving husband John Petkovich; devoted daughter Amanda Petkovich of Wayne; cherished parents Joseph and Rose Mary Sedlacik of Wayne; loved sister of Joseph Sedlacik, Jr. and his wife Kelly of Hewitt, and Christopher Sedlacik and his wife Kathy of West Milford, and Teresa Stiles and her husband Michael of Clifton.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Hospice of NJ, 224 Hamburg Tpk, 6th Floor, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated or the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: NJSPCA   http://www.njspca.org/donate-memorial.html.

Robert Cannon age 73 of Wayne passed on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Wayne.

He was born in Bloomfield and lived in Nutley and Clifton before moving to Packanack Lake in Wayne forty one years ago.

Mr. Cannon was a butcher for Pathmark Supermarket in Passaic and most recently in Kinnelon before retiring  ten years ago.

He was a veteran of the United States Army.

He was a member of Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary RC Church, Wayne.

Bob is best described as: affable, active, super hard working, generous with his time who enjoyed cooking, gardening and loved sports. He was the Notre Dame University’s number one football fan.

Surviving is his loving wife of forty-four years Birgitta(Berggren) Cannon; loving father of James Cannon and his fiancé Sonja Insignares of Boca Raton, FL and one daughter Carina D’Aloia and her husband Dan of Ringwood; cherished grandfather of Ava and Thomas D’Aloia; loved brother of Barbara Cucitro of Dunellen, Lillian Hamersma of Forked River, Virginia Kupits of Whiting and Joan Tramer and her husband Bob of Whiting .

He was predeceased by two brothers Billy and Jimmy Cannon.

For those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Robert's memory are asked to consider  The American Cancer Society 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601.

Irma May Zuberer (nee Barker), age 88 of Paterson, died on Saturday, September 11, 2010.  Her passing was unexpected but peaceful, with her family at her side.  

Irma was born in Paterson and lived there her entire life.  In fact, she’s only ever lived in two houses; first with her parents, and the second after getting married, and both of them were in Paterson.

She graduated from Central High School with the class of 1940 and played basketball there.  She was known as “Hips-Irma” by her teammates for her feisty, unmatched ability to fend off her opponents, and “Spit-curl” Irma, for her hip hair style.

“Vivacious” is probably the best word used to describe Irma.  You would never find moss under her feet and if you weren’t up to her speed, you had better get out of the way!  She enjoyed life to the fullest and was lots of fun to be with.  As a young lady, she would seek out the spotlight whether it was singing, acting in a minstrel show or just having a good time and this lifestyle endowed her with many loving friends over the years, all of whom she cherished.  Her high energy never withered even as she reached into her 80’s.  She kept a clean house like no one else, loved to cook and was great at it, and simply had a wonderful, extroverted personality that will certainly be missed by all.

Irma was a lifetime member of and sang with the choir at the Westside United Methodist Church in Paterson and only recently, when the church closed, did she begin attending services at the Totowa United Methodist Church.  She volunteered at the Thrift Shop with the Wayne Hospital Women’s Auxiliary, and was also a member of the Our Lady of Pompeii Senior Citizens.  

In 1941 she married Ernest H. Zuberer and they took a drive to Maine for their honeymoon.  As you can imagine, the cars and highways of 1941 were not what they are today and a road trip to Maine was serious adventure.  That honeymoon was just the beginning of their great adventure together, as they enjoyed each other for fifty nine years before his passing in 2000.

Irma is survived by her three loving children; Barbara Meyers and her husband Andrew of Paterson, Jean Frankel and her husband Gregg of Tewksbury, NJ, and Dr. Ernest Zuberer Jr. and his wife Jean Smith of Tampa, FL, seven grandchildren; Anne Zuberer and her husband Dr. Kevin Davis of Nashville, TN, Lyn Claus and her husband Jeffery of Houston, TX, Ernest Bud Zuberer of Tampa, FL, Andrew Meyers and his wife Tarin of Garnersville, NY, Keith Meyers of Parsippany, NJ, Tara and Chelsea Frankel, both of Tewksbury, NJ, eight great-grandchildren, and one sister; Jean Johnston of Winter Park, FL.  She was predeceased by seven siblings.

at age 91 died on her birthday on Saturday, September 11, 2010

Thank you Mom for being so special in our lives.

Her family will always recall fondly her family dedication including family gatherings and special meals she prepared on Holidays for all to enjoy.

Robert Miller age 63 of Wayne, formerly of Paramus and New York City died on Thursday, September 9, 2010.

Robert worked for Con Edison in The Bronx, NY for 40 years until his retirement in 2008.  

Robert was most proud of his service with the United States Marine Corps. He served with the 1st Marine division during the Vietnam War and loved telling his war stories to everyone. He was a member of the VFW, Paramus Post 6699. He was a huge Yankees and New York Giants fan.

Beloved Husband of 41 years to Joan (nee Chanelli); Dear father of Jennifer Vanderhoff and her husband David of Newfoundland; brother-in-law of Thomas Chanelli and his wife Elizabeth of Willow Spring, NC; and Stephen Chanelli and his wife Melinda of New Fairfield, CT; Uncle of Christopher, Daniel, Scott, Gregory , and Candace. He also leaves behind a wonderful extended family of cousins and Aunt Louise and Aunt Terry.

Mary Caruso (nee Czyzyk) age 93 of Ledgewood died on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at the Saint Clare’s Hospice in Dover. Her passing took place peacefully after receiving the loving care of her family who were constantly at her bedside.

She was born in the Scranton area of Pennsylvania, in the Village of Minooka, where she spent her early years. She received her formal education at the Polish Catholic Grammar School in Minooka.

Her first job was at a garment factory where she was skilled at sewing pockets onto trousers. In those days of economic turmoil everyone had to work to help support the family, and she did her part.

Mary lived in Minooka, which was a country town, and often found herself walking to stores and running errands. It was on one of those sojourns that she met a handsome fellow by the name of Louis Caruso. After a courtship, they married in 1935.  As a couple they moved to the Village of Dunmore, which was adjacent to Scranton, Pennsylvania.  Mary and Louis were married for fifty-six years in a lovingly dedicated marriage until Louis’s passing in November 1991.

Mary was graced with a quiet, family-dedicated, personality that included a good sense of humor.  She enjoyed having her family gathered around her and used her wonderful culinary skills to call her family to her home, especially on Holidays. Her family fondly remembers her wonderful Italian Chocolate cookies.

She was devoted to her Catholic faith and was a long time parishioner of Saint Therese’s RC Church in Succasunna, NJ.

Surviving to treasure wonderful memories of a very loving and dedicated mother are two daughters; Mary Ann Gibney and her husband George of Wayne and Madeline Cittadino and her husband John of Randolph. Six grandchildren including Susan Dipre and her husband Frank, Joseph Gibney, Georgene O’Loughlin and her husband Anthony, Lisa Bostedo and her husband David, Linda Wisniewski and her husband Frank, Marybeth Estok and her husband Joe; six great grandchildren; Caroline, Alexandra, Luke, Niamh, Liam and Michael.

Great sadness touched her life journey when her daughter Bessie Byrouty died in August 2009.

Mary will be laid to rest with her late husband Louis at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa.

Kurt D. Reisinger age 44 of Wayne died on Tuesday, August 31, 2010.  His passing was sudden and a complete surprise to everyone.

He was born in Schenectady, New York where he lived his formative years.  He later lived in South Windsor, Connecticut and eventually made his home in Wayne, NJ.

In 1984 Kurt graduated from Schalmont High School.  He went on to study at the State University of New York where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Sociology.  He also received a Masters Degree in Technology Management at University of Phoenix.

Kurt always had a passion for technology.  He was a natural leader and highly regarded as an expert in the computer science field and traveled the world implementing systems for many companies.  Kurt also incorporated his technology skills in many aspects of his personal life.  He took great pleasure in helping friends to design and manage websites to help them achieve their own individual successes.

Kurt was loved by many, but none more so than David Degraw, his life partner.  They spent the last 17 years enjoying their lives together.  Kurt especially enjoyed being surrounded by his family, close friends and Cassidy and Chloe, his two Bichon Frises.  In addition to David Degraw, they were his life and loves.

Kurt was gifted with a quiet and friendly personality melded with a good sense of humor.  As a creative person, Kurt enjoyed making home improvements, gardening and cooking.

Kurt you were gone before we had a chance to even say goodbye.  Had we known this was to happen this day we would have hugged you before you went on your way.

Surviving to mourn this very special man are his loving companion David Degraw of Wayne; his father Robert Reisinger and his companion Maria Caruso of Schenectady, NY; one brother Todd Reisinger and his wife Caroline of Albany, NY; a nephew Christopher and a niece Kacie.  His mother Lois Reisinger predeceased him.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Kurt’s memory are asked to consider flowers by Bills Village Florist in Boonton, NJ or donations to:  https://www.cancer.org/Involved/Donate/DonateOnlineNow/index.aspx or www.GardenStateEquality.org.

Kurt will be sadly missed by all who knew him.  We all send him our love forever.

Charles W. Vasel, age 79 of Wayne, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 with his family at his bedside.  

Charles was born in Hoboken September 28, 1930 and grew up in Jersey City.  His twin sisters did their best to keep their little brother out of trouble, but the streets of Jersey City were tough in those days.  His parents sent him off to the New York Military Academy in the seventh grade and he graduated high school there in 1948. He attended Rutgers University for two years and then joined the U.S. Army.  He served as an MP in Germany during the Korean War.  Upon his return home, he studied at Fairleigh Dickinson University and graduated with a degree in business.  He then joined his father at The Horseshoe, a German restaurant that his family had owned in Jersey City, where he worked for many years.  

Charles was a laid-back, easy going kind of guy with a bit of wanderlust.  He traveled extensively as a young man, all over the world.  It was on one of these excursions that he decided perhaps it was time to settle down.  Upon his return, he asked his girlfriend Mynda to marry him and they settled down in Fort Lee to raise a family.  Tragedy struck their family on September 11, 2001, when his son Scott Charles was working in the World Trade Center.  That sorrow remained with Charles and he was never the same since.  In 2004 Charles lost his wife after nearly forty years of marriage and decided to sell his home in Fort Lee.  He moved to Wayne to live with his daughter Janyne and her family.

He is survived by his loving daughter Janyne Dembicki and her husband Julian of Wayne, his daughter-in-law Amy Vasel, four grandchildren; Justin and Jason Dembicki and Matthew and Ryan Vasel, and his two sisters; Mildred Moran of Georgia and Eileen Andes of Blauvelt, NY.  

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Scott Vasel Scholarship Fund, would be greatly appreciated.  Donations can be mailed to the funeral home and will be forwarded to the family.

Olive M. Dewar age 88 of Wayne died peacefully on Monday, August 30, 2010.

Beloved wife of the late Clarence Dewar(1998); loving mother of Clarence, Kenneth, and Raymond Dewar; loved by her sister Faith Touw and brother Jack; cherished by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

age 35 of Levittown, PA died tragically and unexpectedly

"and many cousins, dear friends & co-workers ".

Predeceased him are his parents, Anne & Rocco Morabito.

Raymond J. Little age 61 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ died on Sunday, August 29, 2010.

He was born in Kearny, NJ and spent his early years in Kearny receiving his formal education at first at Garfield Grammar School in Kearny and later at Kearny High School graduating with the Class of 1967.

He moved to Wayne in 1991 and in 2004 he moved to Little Egg Harbor.

He worked for Public Service Electric and Gas Company in Newark as a gas distribution specialist for many years until his retirement in 2004.

He was very proud of his Scotch heritage.

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His favorite pastime was to go fishing a hobby he thoroughly enjoyed.

Agnes Catherine Marinelli age 76 of Toms River, formerly of Wayne, died on Sunday, August 29, 2010.

She was born and raised in Hoboken and moved to Parsippany when she got married.  Agnes later moved to Wayne where she lived from 1962 – 1998 before moving to Toms River.

She graduated from Demarest High School with the class of 1951.  

Agnes worked to the Lipton Tea Company, Hoboken, Danton Russell Corporation, Hoboken and Columbia Bank, Wayne having spent the later part of her career working for her husband’s company, Foto Chemical Systems, Fairfield.

Agnes was the first non Italian president of the UNICO of Wayne.  She was outgoing, loved socializing, food, TV and loved to have a good time. She especially liked to go to Atlantic City, play the slots, have dinner, and see a show. Although she was afraid to fly she enjoyed travel having been all across the Eastern seaboard from Canada to Florida and even took a cruise to the Bahamas.

She was active in the Singles Club of Toms River and the Red Hat Society.

A dedicated and loving mother, although she wasn’t Italian herself, she raised her family culturally Italian.  Her Italian cooking was fantastic and Sunday dinner together was a must.  Her eggplant parmesan, chicken Agnes and especially her pasta gravy will be greatly missed.

She was the beloved wife of the late Frank G. Marinelli(2002); loving mother of JoAnn Hoppe and her husband Kurt of North Plainfield, James Marinelli and his wife Judy of Bucksport, ME and Janet Notorgiacomo and her husband Michael of Wayne; cherished grandmother of Alyssa, Mikey and Marina Notorgiacomo, Kelsey Hoppe, Joshua Paulauskas, Matthew Paulauskas and his wife Rachel-Renee', and her great-grandchildren; Tyler and Nathan Paulauskas.  Agnes was predeceased by her dog Skamp who was just as much a part of her family as anyone else.  She adored Skamp and enjoyed his company for seventeen years before he passed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the American Red Cross would be appreciated.  Agnes’ daughter JoAnn has dedicated herself to the American Red Cross and donations in their mother’s memory would be particularly meaningful.  Please send donations to American Red Cross of Central NJ, 707 Alexander Road, Suite 101, Princeton, NJ 08540.

Rose Pepe “Red” (nee Di Domenico) age 84 of West Paterson died peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at the Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Wayne.  Her loving family was at her bedside.

She was born in Manhattan, New York and spent her youthful years on Elizabeth Street in the Little Italy community.  After her marriage to Angelo they lived in Brooklyn, NY. When her daughter move to Kinnelon, NJ she and her husband Angelo moved there also and helped raise her grandchildren.

Rose was a parishioner of Our Lady of Magnificat RC Church in Kinnelon.

Her most important dedication in her life journey was being a mother.  She lived that role with love and patience always wanting the best for her daughter and family.  Thanks Mom for being so special in our lives.

One of her most favorite activities was shopping and especially enjoyed taking her first born and cherished granddaughter Stephanie on her shopping trips.

She was gifted with a quite personality that effervesced with love, generosity and caring.  She was a great Italian cook who very much enjoyed having her family gathered around her.  Her family will always remember her special manicotti recipes.

Rose met a handsome fellow by the name of Angelo and after a courtship they married in 1956 and had a wonderful loving marriage for fifteen years until Angelo’s passing in 1971.

Surviving to mourn the loss of this very special mother and grandmother are Joann Turzilli and her husband Joseph of West Paterson; two grandchildren Joseph and Stephanie Turzilli.

Sadness visited her life journey when on July 4th, 1989 her son Leonard Pepe died.

Mildred V. De Angelo “Miki” (nee Bennington) age 86 of Wayne passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at home.  Although unexpected, her passing was peaceful during the night.

She was born in Belleville and spent her childhood in Nutley later living in Passaic before moving to Wayne forty-six years ago.

In her younger years, she modeled in New York City and throughout her life maintained a life-long enjoyment of fashion, design, and all things artistic. She had an innate skill for drawing and painting. She was an avid reader and loved writing and poetry. She loved Elvis Presley, especially the song "Amazing Grace," many songs by Frank Sinatra, and her favorite song was "My Destiny" by Billy Eckstein. She loved deeply and will forever be remembered for the quiet yet permanent way that she touched so many lives through her thoughtfulness and acceptance of others without ever judging.  

Her first work experience was as a secretary for the Kearfott Corporation in Clifton and later she helped her husband found two businesses – Robyn Packaging, Clifton and Georgio’s Restaurant, Elmwood Park.  Miki  served as secretary, bookkeeper, and office manager for both endeavors.  She added her artistic touch to the restaurant's design and decor.

She was a long time member of the Mountain View Gospel Church in Wayne.

Miki was a member of the Daughters of The American Revolution and had been a member of the Womans Club. She often sent letters and donations to wounded veteran organizations and also supported the Salvation Army with donations.

Miki was gifted in her life journey with a warm, nurturing, artistic, and outgoing personality.

She met a handsome fellow named George DeAngelo at George’s father’s night club and not too long after they were married on December 29, 1959 at the Warren Point Presbyterian Church, Fair Lawn.  They celebrated fifty years of loving marriage together in 2009.

Surviving to mourn this special person are her loving husband George De Angelo; devoted children Michael Karsen and his wife Carole of Montville, Larry Karpinsky and his wife Dixie of Beachwood, and Robyn Maka and her husband Greg of Chester; cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren; loved sister of Madeline Palumbo and her husband Roland of Wayne and a brother Chauncey Bennington and his wife Carol of Jensen Beach, Florida. Her sister Cora Wolos predeceased her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, 720AC Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256 would be appreciated.

Sandra "Sandy" Vigorito (nee Lowry) age 65 of Totowa passed on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, NYC.

Sandra A. “Sandy” Vigorito, age 65 of Totowa died peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2010.

She was born in San Angelo, TX and raised in San Bernadino, CA, living in Parsippany, before moving to Totowa 25 years ago.

Sandy is best described as a quietly strong, gentle, giving, warm, person who was a adoring wife and loving grandmother.  She loved to travel and has vacationed in Florida, South Carolina, Las Vegas, NV, Mexico and the Dominican Republic just to name a few.

She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Jobes Daughters of Ridgewood.  

Sandy was the loving wife of 28 years to Ralph Vigorito; loved step-mother of Ralph and Debbie Vigorito, Tommy and Dianne Vigorito, Darcy and Tom Nash, and Patricia and Matthew Babich; cherished grandmother of Brandon and Brianna Vigorito, Justin and Michael Vigorito, Ryan and Kelly Nash, Matthew, Shawn, and Rachel Babich; devoted sister of Dr. Linda Addonizio and her husband Dr. Gerard Addonizio of Mt. Kisco, NY, Rick Lowry and his wife Mary Fran of Sarasota, FL; dear aunt of Nicole and Ben Addonizio, David Arnold and Dave Lowry.

In lieu of flowers memorial donation to St. Josephs Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 703 Main St., Xavier Floor 7, Paterson, NJ 07503 would be appreciated.

Jean T. Blewitt age 85 of Wayne died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at home. She was born in Orange, NJ and raised in Montclair, NJ where she attended Immaculate Conception High School with the Class of 1942. Jean was a phlebotomist for Lab Corps, Wayne for ten years having retired in 1992.

Jean met her husband Gene on a blind date, having been set up by mutual friends. Jean and Gene went to a dinner dance together and were married soon after on October 1, 1949. They recently celebrated their 60th Anniversary with a Mass and dinner with their family.

Jean loved gardening, knitting Irish Fisherman sweaters and afghans, and was an excellent swimmer well into her retirement years.

Jean was a devoted and caring mother to her eleven children and loving grandmother to her twenty-seven grandchildren. She was also very dedicated to her Catholic faith. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne where she has sung in the choir and, with her husband, founded the Our Lady Queen of Peace Prayer Group and the Adoration Chapel. Recently, she and her husband were honored at a Mass, marking the 20th Anniversary of the Queen of Peace Prayer Group.

She loved to travel and has made several trips to Ireland but her favorite destination was Italy. Her family fondly remembers her Irish Soda Bread and the big pot of Halloween Beef-a-Roni she would make for them to eat before they went trick-or-treating.

She was the beloved wife of Eugene Blewitt; loving mother of Katie Buononato and her husband Blase of Wayne, Joe Blewitt and his wife Racie of Stewartsville, Maureen Mullin and her husband Rick of Caldwell, Michael Blewitt of East Patchogue, NY, Laura Smelski and her husband Tom of Syracuse, NY, Dan Blewitt and his wife Ofie of Lincoln Park, Ellen Vigilante and her husband Jim of Lebanon Twp, Ginnie Guinness and her husband Ed of Webster Groves, MO, Kevin Blewitt and his wife Pat of Wayne, Mary Ann DiGiaimo and her husband Chuck of Pompton Plains, and son-in-law, Tony D’Apolito of Morristown; cherished sister of Sally O’Connell of Caldwell and Irene Rivers and her husband Frank of Jackson; loving Grandmother of Rebecca Cardone, Jessica Tyminski, Mike and Sarah DiGiaimo; Patrick and Nicholas Blewitt; Erin Stratton, Robert and Joe Guinness; Brian, Charlie, Billy, and Johnny Vigilante; Timmy, Matthew and Christopher Blewitt; Josh and Katrina Morelli, Emily, Marguerite, and Lydia Ann Mullin; Kelly and LuLu Blewitt; Monica, Tommy, and Dominic Buononato; and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two daughters Monica Blewitt and Christine D’Apolito, one granddaughter Andrea Morelli, and two sisters Virginia Krause Pierce and Kay Reilly.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to NJ Right to Life, 242 Old New Brunswick Rd., Piscataway, NJ 08854 would be appreciated.

Of Wayne on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains. His passing was tranquil and peaceful while receiving the l

He was born in Clifton where he lived for many years.  He later moved to Wayne where he has lived for the past 49 years.

His father was born in Prussia and had immigrated to America and Louie was proud of his Slovak heritage.

He received his formal education at Saint Cyril grammar school in Clifton and then at Clifton High School graduating with the class of 1945.

Louie was by nature a hard worker and had a strong entrepreneurial drive.  He established his first delicatessen in East Rutherford, sold that and started a delicatessen in Wayne at the "T" Bowl shopping center which he ran for 30 years until his retirement in 1997.  His very best specialty at his "T" bowl deli was wonderful kielbasi and coleslaw.

He was very dedicated to his Catholic faith and was a parishioner of Saint Cyril RC Church in Clifton and when he moved to Wayne at Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne.

He was gifted with an extraverted personality that enjoyed being with people and they enjoyed his presence resulting in him having many friends.  He was also graced with a great sense of humor that could see the light side of many a situation.  He would light up a room with his smile and gracious ways.

He was active in the Wayne Elks Lodge 2181.

His loving dedication was to family.  He loved and shared family gatherings  and holidays.   He was a wonderful father and he nurtured children long into adulthood always wanting the best life has to offer for them.

His leisure time was spent bowling, golfing, fishing, riding his horse Sunny and dancing. He league bowled in Clifton and also at the "T" Bowl lanes in Wayne.  Louie was so proficient at bowling high scores that the leagues, he played in, handicapped him to keep his fellow bowlers from getting discouraged.  He had his own boat down the shore and enjoyed fishing.  Perhaps the most fun for him was ballroom dancing and he made the most of it.  Many a night he danced the night away.

Surviving to mourn his passing are three children.  Karen Stevens and her husband Scott of Colts Neck, Robert Pashinsky and his wife Karolina of Marlboro and Nancy Menzie and her husband Jeffrey of Cliffwood; his beloved companion of twenty-four years Patricia Lindberg.  He is also survived by three grandchildren Kelly and Ryan Stevens and Nadine Pashinsky.

Sadness coursed through his life journey when he lost his son Walter Pashinsky in 1958; twin grandchildren Ashley and Kathryn Rubira and his son in law Steven Rubira.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Louis' memory are asked to consider The Wayne Elks Lodge "Crippled Children's Program", 50 Hinchman Avenue, Wayne, NJ  07470

Arnold A. Wunder, age 65 of Wayne, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, August 13, 2010 at home.

Arnold grew up in Clifton, graduating from Clifton High in 1963. He had lived in Hackensack for twenty years before moving to Wayne in 2003. He graduated from Rutgers in 1968 as a Pharmacist and began his internship at the Plains Pharmacy in Saddle River, NJ. He enjoyed it so much that he stayed at Plains Pharmacy for nearly thirty years before retiring in 1996.

If you knew Arnold, then you know how much he loved to talk. And if you wanted to talk about politics, then you were in for a good argument. He was also an ambassador of sorts; always willing to help others with their problems and willing to lend assistance, or just an ear, whenever he could. He was simply a good man with a heart of gold. He was a great cook too, always coming up with something different for dinner, or making sauce for his dad. He was an avid reader, enjoyed taking in a Broadway show whenever possible, keeping up with current events and loved to spend time on the computer.

Monday, August 16 will mark the twenty seventh anniversary of when Arnold met his loving partner Phil Mezzina. They shared so much together in those years and have their devoted friends and loving family to thank for making each of those years so wonderful. They travelled extensively together to Paris, London, Sweden, Norway, Italy, Spain and many more fabulous destinations. When recently discussing new travel plans, Arnold remarked “I’ve done it all.” Those words, which may not have meant so much when he first uttered them, became rather poignant upon his sudden passing. He had no wants and was at peace.

Arnold is survived by his devoted partner of twenty seven years; Phil Mezzina of Wayne, his dear father; Arnold S. Wunder of Clifton, his loving sister Gale Cifelli and her husband Jay of Clifton, three cherished aunts; Josephine Graziano of Howell, NJ, Claire Macaluso of Wayne, and Violet Carisi of Clifton, one niece; Christina Cifelli-Leavy and her husband Graham of Clifton, two nephews; Gregg Telson of Columbus Ohio, and Arthur Telson and his wife Robin of West Chester, Pennsylvania, a great-nephew; Dylan Telson and great-niece; Victoria Telson, both of West Chester, Pennsylvania, and many dear cousins and friends.

His mother Emily Wunder predeceased him on January 3, 2010.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations in Arnold’s memory to Hospice of New Jersey, 400 Broad Acres Drive, 4th Floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 would be greatly appreciated.

(nee Scancarella) age 91 of Wayne passed into life eternal on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Wayne.

Her beautiful smile, kind and gentle ways as well as willingness to always help and comfort others, warmed the heart of everyone who knew her.

She was predeceased by her loving son-in-law, Kevin Cornwell, her bothers John Scancarella (Clorinda) and Joseph Scancarella, her sisters Josie Intelisano (Sam), Mae Giaccone (Leon), Mary Aquino (Oscar), and Rose Pizzi (Joe).

Joseph Varcardipone age 78 of Ocean City, MD, died peacefully with his family at his bedside in West Milford, NJ.

He was born in Totowa, NJ at a farmhouse on Minnisink Road and was raised on Marcellus Avenue in West Paterson, also having lived in Paterson, Wayne, returning to West Paterson before moving to Ocean City, MD over ten years ago.

Joseph graduated from Passaic Valley High School, Little Falls with the Class of 1948. He continued his education at William Paterson University, Wayne where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Safety with the Class of 1976 and later received his Masters Degree in Urban Education and Community Affairs.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy.

He was a Captain with the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department where he worked for twenty five years before retiring. He was a member of PBA Local 600, retired member of PBA Local 197, member of the International Association of Identification (IAI) and the New Jersey IAI, the New Jersey Honor Legion, and the Italian American Police Officers Association. Joe received a Certificate of Merit from the PBA for “Excellence in Police Service Performed” after saving a young girl who was trying to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge on Route 80. He worked with the Drug Enforcement Administration for two years and was awarded their “Outstanding Contribution to Law Enforcement” award.

Joseph was active with the Knights of Columbus for many years and was most recently a member of Council 9053 in Ocean City, MD.

He is best described as a soft, gentle, kind person who never raised his voice and relished in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. Joe simply loved life! He enjoyed making his own wine, deep sea fishing, golf, gardening, and fastidiously taking care of his lawn, flowers and shrubs.  And the Yankees – anything to do with the Yankees, Joe was a huge fan. If anyone even said the word “Yankees”, Joe was on it. There wasn’t a player, past or present, that he couldn’t recite their statistics, all of them. He was a walking Yankees encyclopedia.

He met the love of his life, Ellen Glover, while working at his television repair shop in Park Ridge. Their first date was to a car-hop on Route 46 in Clifton. They married at St. Mary’s RC Church, Paterson with Msgr. Vincent Puma officiating. On the day of their wedding, Ellen had to walk into church with a beach umbrella as it was raining so hard. They honeymooned in Miami Beach, FL, during a hurricane, and stayed at the Castaways hotel. Despite all that, they enjoyed fifty years of joyful marriage together.

Joseph was the beloved husband of Ellen (nee Glover) Varcardipone; loving father of Jill Stagg and her husband George of West Milford, and Joi Ellen Mann of Little Falls; cherished grandfather of Christian Stagg, Erik Stagg, Mackenzie Mann, Cameron Mann and Delaney Mann; one of ten children he is survived by his sister Mildred Rafferty of Little Falls.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Compassionate Care Hospice, 6 Prospect Village Plaza, Suite 200, Clifton, NJ 07103 or, in honor of Dr. Lawrence Barnet, Joe’s family would appreciate donations to support the Barnet House, a group home for the developmentally disabled.  Donations to the Barnet House should be made to DPD, 1 Catholic Charities Way, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438.

Family togetherness was a very important element in his life journey.

In 2006 his sister Marie Cataffo predeceased him.

Stuart Allen Corn, age 67 of Pompton Lakes, died peacefully on Tuesday August 10 while receiving the loving care of his family.

Stuart was born in Paterson and lived his childhood abroad until settling in Midland Park and then moving to Pompton Lakes 40 years ago.

He was the owner/proprietor of Poly Molding Corporation in Haskell, NJ. He attended North Carolina State University where he excelled in track and field, before graduating from Rutgers University in NJ.

He cherished 46 years of marriage with his wife Alice and was a devoted father and grandfather. He was an avid golfer and also enjoyed archery and scuba diving. He was a certified life guard who also taught yoga. His family remembers him as being a man’s man and  larger than life, and will be dearly missed.

Surviving are his wife Alice (nee) Blumenfeld of 46 years; two sons Craig and his wife Laura of Essex Fells; Adam and his wife Beth of Kinnelon; one daughter Seane (Ceci) and her partner Al of Los Angeles, CA; his mother Wanda of Wayne; two brothers Lenny of Wayne and Mike and his wife Duffy of Scottsdale, AZ; six grandchildren Amanda, Matt, Emily, Alison, Erika, and Vanessa.

In lieu of Flowers, donations in Stuart’s name may be made to: Kidney Cancer Association PO BOX 3516, Oak Brook, IL 60522.

Paul J. Hazuda, age 66 of Wayne, died on Monday, August 9, 2010 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.

Paul was born in Woodbridge and lived in Clifton before moving to Wayne in 1980. He graduated from Pope Pius XII high school in Clifton with the class of 1962. He had been a funeral director until 1975 when he began a career in Human Resources. His career spanned several area hospitals, which included Hackensack UMC, Robert Wood Johnson, and Passaic General before retiring in 2003.

Paul loved spending time at his Catskill’s camp. The fly fishing there was great and enjoyed being in the outdoors. He liked to do his crossword puzzles and he was also an avid reader, particularly World War II era books and history. He was one of those people who didn’t want to play Trivial Pursuit with, because he seemed to know everything! He was also well-traveled, having visited Egypt, Greece, Turkey, and many other destinations. His family was particularly important to him and he was anxious to attend every family event that he could; near or far. Paul’s son has many fond memories of his dad and recalls when his father taught him how to shoot at the PAL rifle range in Wayne. Paul was a shooting coach for many years with the PAL and together they attended tournaments all over, including the Ohio National shooting match. He is also a proud member of the NRA.

Paul met his wife Patricia (nee Saja) in 1966. They went on their first date to Hoboken and the rest is history. They married in 1969 and have enjoyed over forty years together.

Paul is survived by his loving wife Patricia, one son; Chris and his wife Andi of Vermont, his two brothers; Stephen of Wayne and Joseph and his wife Lilly of Virginia Beach, VA, his dear sisters-in-law; Emilie Lutcza and her husband Jeff of Wayne and Carol McKay and her husband Sam of Hamburg, NJ, his brother-in-law; Fred Saja and his wife Melissa of Glen Ellyn, IL, and many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers; John and Lee, as well as one sister; Marie.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Paul’s memory are asked to consider Eva’s Kitchen, 393 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07501 or St. Peter’s Haven, 380 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011.

Mary E. Naughton (Sheehy)age 92 of Wayne passed into the presence of her lord and Savior on Monday, August 9, 2010

Her’s is a life story of the power of a mother’s love.  Her son Patrick Joseph died at five months of age and her daughter Mary Nora was afflicted with a very debilitating illness that was not curable.  Many offers and explanations were given to this Mother to institutionalize her daughter but Mary determined and wisely so to keep her daughter in her care.  Most people with this kind of affliction die at an early age however Mary Nora lived to the age of thirty-five before succumbing to her illness.  There is not a doubt that this mother’s love was her best medicine for survival.  We can also connect her motherly strength to her devotion to her spiritual “Blessed Mother Mary” the mother of God.

Mary was devoted to her Roman Catholic Faith and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy RC Church in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx and while living in Wayne at Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne.

Bradford F. Green, age 53, of South Plainfield died peacefully on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at home with the comfort of his family by his side.

He was born in Ridgewood having lived in Oakland, the Packanack Lake section of Wayne, Towaco, and Green Pond before moving to South Plainfield twenty-two years ago.

Brad graduated from Montville High School with the Class of 1974.  He attended Nichols College, Dudley, MA and transferred to Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree with the Class of 1979.

He truly enjoyed and was proud of his work as a taper/spackler for Union Local 1976 which later became Local 711, Springfield.

There was nothing more important to Brad than his family.  He never missed a hockey, basketball, baseball, or softball game.  He made it to every concert, recital, and graduation.  Throughout the years Brad chaperoned numerous field trips; he even taught a herpetology class on a trip to Stokes State Forest.

Brad loved the serenity of nature, whether it was the sun coming up over the still lake in the morning, the peaceful chirping of crickets on a warm summer night, or anything in between.  Nothing captured this beauty more so than Green Pond.  Green Pond is where he was taught to fish by his Grandpa John.  Brad also became a championship sailor, terrific water skier, and accomplished rock climber at the lake (check out the rock that adorns his name if you don’t believe it).

Every August, Brad and his family would pack their bags for a week of fun on the beaches of Avalon, NJ.  While staying at the beach Brad loved swimming, body surfing, walking up and down the beach, eating seafood (especially if it was from Sylvester’s), and spending quality time with his wife and children.

Brad’s friends and neighbors will fondly remember him dressing for Halloween as a clown.  He would put on his spackling stilts, modified extra long jeans, and clown wig and walk around the block honking his horn with his family by his side.  He was always sure to be a hit with all of the kids.

Brad is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth “Liz” (Niedner) Green; his five children:  Nicholas Green of New York City, Sarah Green of South Plainfield, Kendall Green of Los Angeles, Logan Green of South Plainfield, and Jack Green of South Plainfield; his mother Shirley Green of Green Pond and the late Robert Green (2008); and his three sisters:  Wendy Herbert and her husband James of Hamburg, Pamela Jacobs of Pine Brook, and Suzanne Green of Lake Hiawatha.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to either The Cancer Institute of NJ, 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (please place in memo “in memory of Brad Green”) or Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08903 (please place in memo “donation to Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in memory of Brad Green”) would be appreciated.

In memoriam to a very special Mom, grandma and great grandma.............

Tessie Lima who died August 6, 1985

Dear Mom, grandma, great grandma:

Love your children,

Dennis Jospeh Brady age 82 of Wayne, formerly of Garfield and Bronx, NY died unexpectedly on Friday, August 6, 2010 at home.

Denis J. Brady loving known as “Denis Pat” age 82 of Wayne,formerly of Bronx, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2010.  His passing was peaceful, although sudden and unexpected, while at home with his loving family.

He was born in Bronx, New York to John and Anna Brady who had immigrated to America from Ireland and Scotland. They settled in Bronx, New York.

He was especially proud of his Irish heritage.

Denis spent his youth in the Bronx and especially enjoyed going to Gleason’s Gym where he not only learned the art of boxing but excelled at it.  He won a Golden Glove Boxing Title and is listed in both the New York and New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fames.  Among his fans he was called the “Iron Chin”.  He was a tough and ready guy if a crisis should ever present itself.

Denis also took great pride in his professional career as a member of Local #1 Elevator Construction Workers Union where along side his beloved brother John they helped construct many of the elevator systems inmany of the New York City's most famous buildings.

He was gifted with an outgoing friendly personality that was likeable.  Denis would often be protective of those around him ready to defend them at all costs. Denis was known for his generousity and was always willing to lend a helping hand by sharing his time.

The most important dedication in his life was his family including his children, his granchildren and great grandchildren, and all his brother's and sister's.

He was also a talented self taught artist and could make sketches of people and items with wonderful detail in design.  Denis also enjoyed cooking, card playing and checkers, the horses, playing pool and bowling.

He would  jog from the Bronx to Englewood to visit his daughter and grandchildren.  Denis took pride in being in good shape.

Denis is predeceased by is loving sisters Catherine Apollo & Theresa Apollo and his brother John. Surviving are one daughter Christine Harrison of Wayne; one son Denis Brady Jr. of Bronx, New York; one sister Agnes Gillen of New York City; two brothers Pat Brady and his wife Harriet of Merrick, Long Island and Jim Brady and his wife Carmella of Wappingers Falls, New York; two grandchildren Jennifer Curcio and Peggy Amato; five great grandchildren Christopher and Ryan Curcio, McKenzie Johnson, Gianna and Kaitlyn Amato.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the First Reformed Church of Fort Lee, 2420 Lemoine Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 would be appreciated.

Margaret I. Donnellan (nee Whitty), age 93 of Wayne died peacefully on Wednesday, August 4, 2010.

Marge was born in West Paterson, the forth of eight children, and she lived there before moving to Wayne in 1965.  She attended St. Bonaventure’s grammar school and High School and graduated in 1935.  She was a talented athlete during her high school years playing basketball, swimming, and as the catcher of the high school softball team.  She more recently enjoyed hearing all about her grandchildren’s athletic accomplishments.

One of her more creative jobs was as a photo-enhancer during World War II.  At that time, many GI’s were getting their photos taken before shipping out and they were all in black and white.  Her job was to add color by actually painting over the photos.  She was very good at and enjoyed the work immensely.  Her true calling though, was as a teacher.

Marge was a Catholic School Teacher for over thirty years, primarily second grade.  She taught at her alma mater, St. Bonaventure’s School in Paterson and later taught at St. Mary’s School in Pompton Lakes, and St. Catherine’s School in Ringwood.  Throughout her career she touched the lives of countless children; teaching them to read and write during the most crucial developmental time of their lives.  She was a wonderful teacher and at one point in her career was awarded “Teacher of the Year” for her ability to teach reading.  She was a devout Catholic and parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church in Wayne.

Her family provided all the joy in her life.  She was always interested, genuinely so, in what her children and grandchildren were up to in their lives.  She was inquisitive and wanted to know all the details.  Her children recall her being a very proud mother and unconditionally supportive of them.  How much she loved having her family back home for Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthday’s, or any reason.  Mom’s house was where they would all regroup a few times each year.  Sunday dinner was particularly important to Marge and if you were lucky, she made her famous pot roast.  Her kids enjoyed the pot roast so much so, that on one occasion when their mother surprised them with a ham, they were all disappointed.  They all loved her greatly and will surely miss their mother dearly.

Marge was predeceased by her husband Joseph in 1985.  They had met in Paterson when Marge worked at a bakery.  Joe would come in once a day to buy a loaf of bread, but his motive was to see Marge.  Joe was a bus driver at the time and he swapped routes with another driver so that he could spend more time with Marge, driving her to and from work.  They attended St. Bonaventure’s Church together and were eventually married in 1940.  They cherished their forty five years together.

Marge is survived by her three loving children; Ruth Donnellan of Roswell, Georgia; Gerard Donnellan and his wife Deanne of San Rafael, California; Joseph A. Donnellan and his wife Ellen of Hillsborough, New Jersey; four grandchildren: Brenna of San Rafael, California, Christopher, Lauren, and Taylor of Hillsborough, New Jersey; two sisters: Ellen Fallon of Wayne and Marie Devenney and her husband of West Paterson, one brother; Leo Whitty of Vernon, New Jersey, and many nieces and nephews.  She was also predeceased by two brothers: Sam and Eddie Whitty, and two sisters: Florence Ulrich and Ruth Paans.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 749596, Los Angeles, CA 90074-9596.

Russell N. Johnson age 84 of the Packanack Lake passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, July 31, 2010. His passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of his wife Ruth who was at his side.

Russ was of proud Norwegian heritage.  

His mother and father, Esther Hansen and Adolph Johnson, came to America as children and met through family already living here. They had a long and happy marriage and had a special relationship with their only child.

Russell was born in Kearny, NJ in 1926 during the depression.  His father Adolf Johnson was an accomplished building contractor and that kind of work was devastated by the economics of the time. To support his family Adolph took a job in Brooklyn as a building superintendent and moved his family to Brooklyn. It was there that Russell received his formal education at the Brooklyn Poly Technical Institute.

After graduating from Brooklyn Poly Technical in 1944 and at the age of 18 he joined the Navy on May 18, 1944 and served as a Radioman Third Class on the USS Lea and later on the USS General J.R. Brooke. He was discharged at Lido Beach, Long Island, New York on June 14th, 1946.

He was employed as a senior drafting supervisor at Bechtel for twenty-five years. During that time he also owned Johnson Builders with his father. He then became a sales representative for Furon that sold electrical engineering equipment for twenty years. He finally retired from work in 1994.

Russ attended the Jacksonville Chapel in Lincoln Park.

One of his great joys in life was sailing and he would often sail his own Penguin sail boat on Packanack Lake as well as on summer vacations at the sea shore in the bay at Wildwood Crest.

He was gifted with an extraverted personality with a good sense of humor that loved people and they in turn admired him and called him friend. Perhaps the finest dedication in his life was family. He will always be remembered as a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Becoming a grandfather was especially important to him and he enthusiastically loved them with all of his heart.

In 1962 while at work he met a beautiful girl named Ruth Stagg, and after a four year courtship they married in November 1966 and had forty-four years of "dedicated and loving marriage" together.

Russell leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish his loving  memory, his beloved wife Ruth (nee Stagg) Johnson; one son Russ Johnson of  Clifton; three daughters Lynne Schapeler and her husband Stan of Plano, Texas, Lauren  Dragnett and her husband Gene of Hackettstown, NJ and Karen Lepri and her husband Pat of Wayne.; seven grandchildren Kelley and David Chase, Brett and Brian Schapeler, Nicholas, Gianna and Patrick Lepri; two great grandchildren Brenden and Hanna Schapeler.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Russell's memory are asked to consider the Packanack Volunteer Fire Company No. 5, Five lake  Drive West, Wayne, NJ 07470.

Brian Francis Connelly, 65, a long time resident of Wayne presently residing in Bloomingdale, NJ, died peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2010.

Brian Francis Connelly, 65, a long time resident of Wayne presently residing in Bloomingdale, NJ, died peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2010.

He was born and raised in Paterson, NJ, the son of Edward and Margaret Connelly. He graduated from Seton Hall Prep High School in South Orange. He went on to study and graduated from the University of Notre Dame. After graduation, he pursued a degree in law from Georgetown University, where he graduated.

Upon graduation, he passed the bar exam and began his career in law, eventually joining the law firm of Gavenda, Rubin and Connelly of Wayne, where he practiced for over 35 years.

He was very active in his church of many years, Immaculate Heart of Mary of Wayne where he volunteered as a Catholic Youth Organization basketball coach for many years. Included in his many years of community service, he provided thousands of hours at Preakness Hospital in Wayne. For over 15 years he spent his Sunday’s providing friendship and support to the hospital’s many residents. Frequently, Brian had his children accompany him to Preakness Hospital to instill the heartwarming value and satisfaction of volunteerism.

A loving and supportive father, Brian enjoyed several trips to Ireland and was also a professional race horse handicapper at the Monmouth Racetrack.

Surviving this wonderful man, father and grandfather are his former wife, Diane C Connelly (nee Comins) of Riverdale, NJ; three sons E Sean Connelly and his wife Amy of Ridgewood, NJ, Kevin L Connelly of Riverdale, NJ and Timothy R Connelly and his wife Karen of Basking Ridge, NJ; his daughter Shannon Connelly Binni and husband Stephen of Idaho Falls, ID; six grandchildren Stephen, Aidan, Colin, Bryce, Maeve and Tanner; one brother the late Edward Allen Connelly(2009). Additional loves of Brian’s life were his Black Lab Tinsel, and three Golden Retrievers Seamus, Clancy, and Duffy.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Preakness Hospital, 305 Oldham Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Frank J. Lyons, age 75 of Clifton, died on Thursday, July 29, 2010.  He fought a difficult but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and his family was all gathered around him when he passed.

Frank had been a dispatcher and driver for G&G Distributors in Saddle Brook for over forty years.  He was a very friendly and outgoing guy who would talk to just about anybody.

He was raised in Paterson and graduated from Central High with the class of 1953.  He was a baseball star during his school years and was drafted to the Washington Senators baseball team right out of high school.  Sadly, he was injured during his first spring training camp which ended his major league hopes.  But his love of sports couldn’t be contained and he began coaching both basketball and baseball.  He was also a hitting instructor for many years.  “Coach Lyons” was involved for over forty years with many different leagues such as the CYO at St. Brendan’s, Eastern Little League, and the Rec. Leagues in Paterson.  Without a doubt, he has touched the lives of hundreds of aspiring young athletes over the years.  Coaching is what Frank was all about and his daughter Maryann’s most fond memories of her dad are the times they spent playing ball together.  Franks son can't recall a time when his father wasn't his coach.  From Bobs earliest memories at five years old, his dad would yell at him for pulling weeds in the outfield when he should have been paying attention to the ball game.  Frank has certainly left his family and loved ones with a treasure of memories to cherish for their lifetimes.  Of course, every athlete has their favorite professional teams too, and Frank’s were the Mets and the Devil’s.  

In the late 1950’s, during a baseball game that Frank was coaching, a cute young lady keeping score for the apposing team caught his eye.  Through the course of the game Frank introduced himself to Elizabeth McGill and the two of them hit it off.  She happened to be the daughter of the opposing teams coach, but that didn’t deter Frank.  Their marriage in 1960 turned out to be a home run and they recently celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on a cruise from Montreal to Boston.  

Frank is survived by his devoted wife Elizabeth of Clifton, his beloved children; Maryann Goodwin and her husband Scott of Wayne and Robert Lyons and his wife Kristine of New City, NY, four grandchildren; Gabrielle, Carla, and Carissa Goodwin of Wayne and Lauryn Lyons of New City, brother-in-law John McGill of Clifton and sister-in-law Margaret Wilson of Hawthorne.  He was predeceased by his dear sister-in-law Francis Scarber of Hawthorne in 2004.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations towards Pancreatic Cancer Research may be made in Frank’s memory to The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714.

Vera Elia Giampuzzi Marino was born on June 17, 1918 in New Haven, Connecticut to Leonello and Luisa Giampuzzi.   Her first (and best) friend was her older sister, Eva.

When Vera’s father died unexpectedly from a heart attack when she was a young teenager, the family moved from the bucolic suburbs of Connecticut to the Arthur Avenue section of the Bronx.  Vera attended Theodore Roosevelt High School majoring in bookkeeping.  She first worked in the garment district - in the same firm that her mother and sister worked as seamstresses.   From there, Vera worked as a bookkeeper in a mid-town Manhattan firm and ended her career by salvaging a small trucking company that her husband owned thanks to her business acumen.

Vera was highly regarded as a successful businesswoman, but those close to her knew that the most important things in life to her were her family and her friends.  Weekends were always reserved to be in their company.  She was a loyal and generous friend and she deeply cared for her family.  A day with the Caraceni’s, a visit from the Albertini’s, Paolini’s, or Graziano’s gave her fulfillment that no job could equal.  She was especially devoted to her mother and her best friend, confidant, and sister, Eva.   She supported her husband Joseph

in all he did.  She wore many hats and wore them well:  friend, cousin, niece, wife, sister, daughter -- but the one hat she wore that trumped all others was:  aunt.  From the day she first laid eyes on her nieces, Eileen and Racquel, she was devoted to them.  They never knew a moment that they didn’t experience her unconditional love.  When her grandnephews were born, she came out to New Jersey to care for them and they, too, knew of the deep love she had for them.

In the last few years, the people who gave sustenance to Vera’s life not only departed from her life as many predeceased her, but as dementia assailed her mind, names that had been so dear to her held little meaning.   She became a resident of CareOne and while she didn’t seem capable of giving of herself to her caregivers and neighbors as she always had throughout her life, she received much love from all those who ministered to her -- both at CareOne and St. Timothy Lutheran Church.   It is hard to understand the world she inhabited in her dementia - but she always knew she was loved and well cared for.

Vera is welcomed into heaven by her dear friends Alba and Thomas Caraceni, the Durso family, and Joseph Ruberti as well as Eda, Katheryn, Adele,  Fran, and Colombina.

Her cousins Tilde and Theodore Paolini, aunt and uncle, Mario and Helen Albertini, husband Joseph, sister and brother-in-law Eva and Henry Bentz, and parents Luisa and Leonello Giampuzzi welcome her home into their loving arms.

The life she lived is rich in memories for those she leaves behind:  friends Joseph, Adrian, and Barbara (Hawes) Caraceni, cousins Yolanda Graziano, Yolanda Paolini, and Mario and Norma Albertini, her grandnephews, Eric and Scott White and her nieces, Eileen (Joseph) Smith and Racquel (Arthur) White.  And, of course, her neighbors, aides, and nurses at Care One and her pastor, the Rev. Robert Mountenay.

Vera’s legacy to those she leaves behind allows one to recall the words of the Wizard of Oz:  “A heart is not judged by how much you love - but by how much you are loved by others.”  Vera had the gift of sharing a pure, unconditional love and this love was returned to her manifold by all whose lives she touched.

Gary A. Aiello, age 60, died on July 27, 2010 with his family by his side at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ.  

Gary was born in Fairview, NJ on September 18, 1949 and moved to Maryland in 1964, graduating from Bowie Sr. H.S. in 1967.  He returned to NJ and attended Holy Name Hosp. School of Radiography, graduating in 1969.  In 1972 Gary took a position at Albert Einstein College Hospital, Bronx, NY, where he worked for 15 years.  In 1986 he obtained his BS degree from Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY.  Also in 1986 Gary had his only child, Gary II, and took a position at West Hudson Hospital in Kearny, NJ as Director of Radiology.  In 2004 he accepted a job as the Director of Radiology at Clara Maass Medical Center until 2009 when the effects of ALS forced early retirement.  Professionally he was a member of the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA), American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT), and served on the advisory boards of Essex County College School of Radiography and Eastwick College of Ramsey.  

Gary was “the best of the best’.  He was just one of those guys that everyone loved.  He would help anyone and was very supportive of his staff.  He could see the good in people and helped many people get their careers started simply by giving them a chance.  He also had confidence that allowed him to calmly work through any difficulty that would have thrown others into a panic; nothing was too challenging for him.  He will be sadly missed by all.

Gary met his wife in 1975.  The two of them enjoyed listening to a band called “Long Train” that often played at local clubs.  One New Years Eve while watching the band play, Gary saw Marge and asked for her phone number - he called her the very next day.  Their first date was to the Apollo Room at the Hasbrouck Heights Sheraton, one of the fanciest restaurants around at the time, where Gary was intent on making the best first impression.  During their dinner, Marge ended up dropping her cigarette lighter in her salad, but that didn’t sway Gary and they’ve never been apart since.  They married in 1978 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Garfield with a reception at the Cameo, now called the Venetian.  They lived in Garfield for eighteen years and raised their son Gary II there also.  They have lived in Bloomingdale since 1996.  Gary always put his family first, especially his son. Best friends since day one, they always spent time with each other. Called "Poppa A" by his son's friends, he was a father figure to many.

Gary is survived by his devoted wife, Margaret Mary of Bloomingdale, his loving son; Gary II of New York, NY, his father; Joseph Aiello of Tennessee, his three sisters; Donna Pascrell of Clifton, Marie Rodgers of New Mexico, and Nancy Granados of Maryland, his two brothers; Joseph Aiello Jr. of Maryland, and John Aiello of California, his dear brother-in-law; Det. Robert Ridarick of Garfield, as well as many nieces and nephews.  As a young boy of less than six years old, Gary was predeceased by his mother Louise in 1955.

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As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Gary's memory to the Clara Maass Foundation, One Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109.

Donna M. White, age 55 of Pompton Lakes, died on Monday, July 26, 2010.  She had fought a valiant battle with cancer for more than a year.

She worked for many years at American Cyanamid in Wayne and left there only when the company closed down.  While at Cyanamid she became involved with the Cy-Wayne Bowling League and continued to enjoy that for many years, even after the company closed, at T-Bowl here in Wayne.  She then worked at Castrol in Wayne for about two years.  After that, she found work that she enjoyed at the dental office of Dr. Breiterman, DMD, in Wayne where she was the office manager for approximately five years.

Donna grew up in Wayne and was a 1973 graduate of Wayne Hills High School.  She remained close with many of her high school classmates.  The “Diamond Hearts Club” which consisted of Donna and her dearest friends from high school; Mary Jo, Diane, and Karen.  They got together at every chance, including birthdays, holidays, class reunions, and recently they all took Donna to see “Jersey Boys” on Broadway.

Donna was one of the most caring and selfless people you could have ever met.  She found joy in helping others and giving of herself to anyone in need.  The kind of person who would give you her last dollar if she thought you could use it more than she.  Donna was the Facilitator of meetings with the “Circle of Friends” at St. Mary’s Church in Pompton Lakes.  She was simply a natural at helping people, and she stayed with the Circle for over twenty years, helping others to get through their difficult times.  Many people who have been involved with the Circle of Friends will tell you that Donna is the reason they found hope and optimism.  She had the patience of a saint, loved to laugh often and had a great “Irish” sense of humor.  Her smile and laughter will be missed by all who knew her.

Sadly, Donna was predeceased by her father Robert in 1975, just a little more than a year after she finished high school.

She is survived by her loving mother and best friend; Virginia White of Wayne, her two devoted aunts; Rose Ottilio and her husband Michael of Totowa, Josephine Gringoli of Paterson, her uncle Raymond White and his wife Rosemarie of Manahawkin, NJ, cousins Karen Baccollo of Paterson, Cathy Maggio of Tenafly, Vic Ottilio and his wife Cathie of Mansfield, NJ, Ray White and his wife Paula of Cedar Grove, Diane Sorentino and her husband Michael of Manahawkin, NJ, Nicolette Maggio of Tenafly, Cara Cooper and her husband David of New York, NY, Katheryn Ottilio of Totowa, and her loving boyfriend Jim Winder of Wayne, as well as countless dear friends.

She was born in Helsinki, Finland on June 1st, 1917 to a family who found great comfort in their devotion to the Russian Orthodox faith. Her father was a naval officer in the Imperial Russian Navy stationed in Finland which was part of the Russian empire at that time.

Speaking 4 languages (French, Russian, German and English) came in very handy, as she was hired at the end of WWII as a document translator at the Nuremberg Trials working for the American Military.

Son Alexander was born in 1957 and daughter Liz was born in 1964.

She will be laid to rest next to her husband Peter de Nesnera MD at the Krumville Cemetery in Olive Bridge, New York.

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John J. Ranieri DDS age 75 a long time resident of Wayne presently residing in Estero, Florida and summer home in Lakewood, NJ.   His passing took place on Sunday after a four year courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma.  His passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of his wife who was at his bedside.

He was born in Manhattan, New York and spent his formative years in the Bronx, where he attended public grammar school and then Evander Childs High School, graduating with the Class of 1952.  He went on to study at Fordham University, where he graduated with honors and received a Bachelor of Science Degree.

While in college he met Lucille Boccia, and they soon became sweethearts and have remained so all of these years.  They married in August 1958, honeymooned in Miami, Florida, and have enjoyed a “wonderful marriage” for fifty-two years.  Following his graduation from Fordham, John attended New York University School of Dentistry, where he received his Doctor of Dental Science Degree.

Following graduation from NYU Dental School, John served in the Army for two years and attained the rank of Captain.  While in the Army, he discovered a passion for golf, dedicating much of his leisure time to practicing and improving upon every aspect of his game.  He shared this passion by teaching the game to several members of his family and exhibiting unlimited patience and assistance as he brought them up to speed.  He especially enjoyed playing with his family and brothers-in-law on many courses throughout New Jersey and Florida.

After his time in the military, John established his dental practice in Wayne, New Jersey, where he worked with thorough commitment and boundless enthusiasm for forty-six years before finally retiring in 2004.  After retiring he and Lucille purchased a home on a golf course in Florida and would spend much of the year there, as well as at their summer residence in Lakewood, New Jersey.

John was a parishioner of Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne.

By way of background, John was of proud Italian heritage.  John's father, Joseph Ranieri, left his home in Italy and came to America at the age of sixteen, searching for a better life and pursuing opportunities only a thriving city like New York could offer.  Shortly after arriving in NYC, he met the girl of his dreams, Santina Albanese, and they married and raised their son John and daughter Josephine in the Bronx.

More so than work and golf and other pursuits and interests, John's ultimate dedication was his family.  His wife, children and grandchildren cherish his memory, the way he touched their hearts and challenged their minds, and his constant words of encouragement, acts of generosity and the love he placed in their lives.  He was a wonderful husband, cherished father and selfless man.

Surviving to mourn this wonderful husband, father and grandfather are his loving wife Lucille (nee Boccia) Ranieri; two sons Joseph Ranieri and his wife Lynda of Fredon, NJ, John Ranieri and his wife Janelle of Cleveland, Ohio; his daughter Stephanie Ranieri of Point Pleasant, NJ; one sister Josephine Baldino and her husband Frank of Fair Lawn; six grandchildren Emily, Caitlyn, Lucy, John, Matthew and Logan.  He is also survived by his sister in law Kathleen Boccia and her fiancé Dan Fremund; his brother in law Donald Boccia and his wife Judy, and many nieces and nephews.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in John’s memory are asked to consider The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF), 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851; or POAC Parents of Autistic Children, 1999 Route 88, East Brick, NJ  08724.

Pasquale Verdi age 103 of Wayne, 90 year resident of Hudson County, died Friday, July 23, 2010.

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James M. Doyle “Big Jim” age 75 of the Packanack Lake area of Wayne passed into life eternal on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the Atrium Health Care Center in Wayne. His passing took place peacefully after a courageous two year battle with cancer. His loving family were constantly at his side loving him in his autumn days of life.

Jim was born in the Bronx, New York where he lived his for twenty-nine years before moving to Bergenfield, NJ and then to a country town known as Wayne.

He received his formal education at Visitation Roman Catholic Grammar School and at Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx graduating with the Class of 1952. He then went on to study at the Manhattan College where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with the Class of 1957. Jim advanced his education further by going to Saint John’s University in Manhattan where he received a Masters Degree in Finance.

Jim was very skilled at sports especially track, baseball and softball. Those gifts helped him with scholarships to advance his education at Manhattan College.

His life work was as a “credit administrator” first at Radio Corporation of America “RCA”. He also worked at various oil companies then at BP Oil Corporation where he worked before his retirement.

In his retirement years he spent many volunteer hours at the Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains.

He was especially devout in his Roman Catholic faith and was a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church in Wayne. He served as a Eucharistic Minister at church and was always enthusiastic about helping on church projects.

He was very proud of his Irish heritage and he represented the fourth generation of his family who came to America from Ireland.

Jim was gifted with an extraverted personality that was especially social and caused him to have many friends. You could even describe his personality as gregarious always reaching out to others with kindness and helpfulness.

He loved to play golf and would often play at the Passaic County Golf Course in Wayne. Besides golf he especially enjoyed being at the Jersey Shore at Sandy Hook and standing in the surf casting his line for a big one.

At a house party at the shore he met a beautiful girl by the name of Eleanor Burke. They soon became a couple and married on October 30, 1965. The result was that they had a “perfect loving marriage” for forty-five years. This fisherman caught the love of his life.

Jim enjoyed pets and always had a dog or a cat as a household companion.

The most wonderful thing to happen to him in the autumn of his life was the arrival of Haakon James Christensen a handsome bright eyed grandson. His son in law Douglas is of Norwegian heritage and of course his daughter is of Irish background. He lovingly called his very active grandson “Norwegian Thunder”. Needless to say he adored Haakon with all of his heart.

Surviving to mourn the loss of this very loving husband, father, grandfather and brother are his loving wife Eleanor (nee Burke) Doyle; one daughter Jane Marie Christensen and her husband Douglas of Little Silver; his grandson Haakon James Christensen; one brother Raymond Doyle and his wife Susan of Ridgewood.

He was predeceased by his infant daughter Mary Clare and his sister Patricia Quinn.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Jim’s memory are asked to consider a charity named Food For the Poor Inc., 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073.

Florence Van Tol (nee Huber), age 85 of Wayne, died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 17, 2010.  

Florence was born in Paterson and grew up there, graduating from Eastside High School in 1943.  She had lived in Pompton Lakes and moved to Wayne twelve years ago.  She enjoyed a successful career with Suburban Savings and Loan of Wayne and retired in 1986 as a Vice President.  

Florence enjoyed sewing and was very good at it.  She also made homemade candy during the holidays.  Her favorite pastimes included shopping and eating out.  Keeping her hair done nicely was important too and she loved going to the beauty parlor.  During her retirement, she was able to travel to Italy, she toured the Western United States, and took cruises to Alaska and Bermuda.

Florence is survived by her daughter; Carol Narcum and her husband Joseph of Newark, DE, a granddaughter; Meredith Fagioli and her husband Michael of Newark, DE, one great-granddaughter; Hannah Fagioli of Newark, DE, one niece; Janet Daley and her husband Robert of Seaford, DE, and four nephews; Alan Huber of Clifton, Ronald Huber of Clifton, Fred Huber of Wayne, and Gary Huber.  She was predeceased by two husbands; George Clark and John Van Tol, and by her two brothers; Frederick Huber and Harry Huber.

Basil Tahan, 80, of Kinnelon and formerly of Clifton, died peacefully with the love of his family surrounding him on Saturday, July 17, 2010.

Basil lived in Clifton most of his life before moving to Kinnelon in 2003. He worked as a stained glass craftsman for over 50 years at Edward Heimer & Co. in Clifton and also as a devoted volunteer at his church; St. Ann Melkite Catholic Church in West Paterson.  

Basil is survived by his loving wife of fifty eight years; Eugenia (Jean) Tahan, seven children: Norman Tahan of Clifton, Elaine Farraye and husband Anthony of Scottsdale, AZ, David Tahan and wife Mimi of Morristown, Kathleen Pospiech and husband Steve of Lake Stockholm, Sharon Olivo and husband Jim of West Milford, Patricia Tahan of Philadelphia, PA, Brian Tahan and wife Heather of Morristown, 12 grandchildren, one great grandchild, sister Josephine Homsany of Totowa, brother Albert Tahan and wife Joan of Clifton, brother-in-law Frank Petriello and  his wife Josephine of Clifton;  brother-in-law Phillip Fimiani and wife Carolyn of Bloomfield; brother Harry Tahan.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Basil's memory to St. Ann Melkite Catholic Church, 802 Rifle Camp Rd., West Paterson, NJ 07424 or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105.

Marilynn Elaine Spilker (nee Gardner) of Park Ridge, NJ, died on July 15, 2010. She was 90.

Marilynn was born in 1919 at home in Richmond Hills, Queens, New York, where she lived for much of her childhood. She moved with her family to Carlstadt, NJ where they had a productive truck farm, raising pansies and vegetables. After her marriage to Howard Spilker in 1941, she lived briefly in East Rutherford before moving to Wood-Ridge, where she raised her family and enjoyed many happy years. Recently, she moved to Park Ridge.

Marilynn received her formal education at PS 93 in Queens, NY and then at East Rutherford High School, graduating with the Class of 1937. She was employed as a bookkeeper at The George Weed Insurance Agency and later worked for Sportswear by Pronto. She wrote a weekly editorial column for the Wood-Ridge Independent newspaper.

Strong-willed, determined, and fiercely independent, Marilynn was a gracious person and a generous volunteer. She loved to meet new people and solicit their opinions on current events.   Her feedback was insightful, articulate and often challenging. She was dedicated to promoting independence through education and committed to literacy. Although a grandmother to four, she was “Grandma” to many in her later years.

Marilynn especially enjoyed giving of herself and devoted many hours over the years to the American Red Cross and the Hackensack University Medical Center. She found volunteer work with a local literacy program especially rewarding. She was a volunteer at the Wood-Ridge Memorial Library and served as a trustee and President of its Board of Trustees. She was also a member and Past Matron of Eclipse Chapter #226, Order of the Easter Star, and Past Mother Advisor of the Bergen Assembly #17, Order of Rainbow for Girls.

Marilynn was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church in Westwood for many years.   As a child, she was an accomplished dance student, a passion that carried forward into her adult life. Her interest included reading, quilting, needlepoint, sewing and other handwork, as well as antiquing. She loved attending theater and was a loyal NY Mets fan, and interest that began prior to the Miracle of 1969. She was happiest when all of her “children” were with her and she was able to share her wisdom with them.

Surviving are her daughter, Elaine Martin and her husband John of Westwood, NJ; her son Chris Spilker and his wife Kathy of Haddon Heights, NJ and grandchildren, Jay Martin and his wife Carol, Benjamin Martin, Christine Garnier and her husband Andrew, and Jimmy Spilker.

Her husband of 64 years, Howard Spilker, predeceased her in May of 2005.

For those inclined to do so in Marilynn’s memory: Memorials gifts can be made to the Wood-Ridge Memorial Library, 231 Hackensack Street, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075 or Grace Episcopal Church (Handicap Accessibility/ Elevator Project), 9 Harrington Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675 or the American Diabetes Association; or a charity of the donor’s choice that supports adult literacy.

Violet Evelyn Smith age 89 of Wayne died Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains.

Violet Evelyn Smith age 89 of Wayne died Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains. Violet met her declining health with courage and finally welcomed her change to eternal life. It was time because her health was in steady decline and her creator graced her with a long and enjoyable life journey.

She was born in Paterson to Albert and Julia Smith and spent most of her life in Paterson where she received her formal education at Paterson Grammar School and then Central High School graduating with the Class of 1938.

Violet was always proud of her Dutch heritage. Her grandparents came here from the Netherlands to seek out a better life for their future family.

She worked for a number of years at the Felsway Corporation in Wayne who’s main business was footwear.

She was a member of the First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains.

Violet was graced with an extraverted personality that naturally melded with people around her. That along with her good sense of humor and ready conversation caused her to have many friends.

She lived in Wayne’s Riverview community  and especially enjoyed the Riverview Garden Club with her many neighbors.

Her family recalls her cooking as “Dutch” cuisine including wonderful baking and roast beef with gravy.

Violet met, in the 1940’s,  a handsome and sweet fellow on a summer outing in the Riverview community where it was customary to have summer vacations and swim in the Pompton River. History tells us that the Riverview Community was a summer resort for many people in those days. His name was Charles Smith and they married and had many years of “loving marriage” together until Charles’ passing in October of 1997. Their children recall that in their whole marriage they only had one drag out domestic battle between them. Family history tells the story of Charles taking up a do it yourself project of wall papering the dining room and when he started the project Violet took vociferous exception with his wallpaper skills. She finally in frustration walked out and went to a neighbor’s house to gather her wits about her. That neighbor went over to the Smith residence and helped Charles with the papering project and everything turned out beautifully. They soon reconciled and forgave and forgot.

Surviving are one daughter Susan Smith of Wayne and one son Albert Smith and his wife Wendy of Mount Olive; two granddaughters Kasey and Jaime Smith.

Michael Anthony Toglia age 29, of Wayne, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.

He was born in Passaic, lived in Clifton and was raised in Wayne where he lived for the past twenty-four years.

He was currently employed as a Physical Trainer at the Lifetime Athletic, Florham Park.

Michael is best described as a fun loving, outgoing, personable person who loved his family, had a great sense of humor, and was quick with a quip or movie line.

Mary Susie DePalma (nee Fiume) age 85 of Pequannock passed into life eternal on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital.  Her passing was quiet and tranquil after a long struggle with her declining health.

She was born in Jersey City where she spent most of her life until moving to Pequannock seven years ago.  After her son Louis passed away she wanted to be close to her daughter and care giver Josephine Panzino who lived nearby.

Mary received her formal education at Jersey City Public School No. five and also at Dickenson High School in Jersey City.  In that depression era, like many other people, she had to leave school to help support her family.

As part of Mary’s life journey she had two children namely Josephine and Louis.  Louis contracted a disease called multiple sclerosis and Mom insisted, with all of her motherly instincts and abilities, that she would take care of Louis no matter how difficult life became.   As things turned out she took care of her loving son until his passing at fifty years of age.  A mother’s love is a powerful gift that God gives mothers to make them very special.  Mary exemplified that gift in a very spectacular manner.

Mary’s heritage was Italian.  Her parents came here settling in Jersey City just after World War I.  They originated in the Italian Province of Monopoli, Bari   Things were very difficult in regard to economics as well as politics and they wanted a better life for their children. They had heard of other folks that had traveled to the United States to settle and took a big chance by immigrating to America. Because of their personal sacrifice and courage Mary and her children and grandchildren are able to live the American Dream.

She will always be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother,  grandmother and great grandmother.  Mary made the best cookies and the best homemade pizza in the whole world.  She loved family gatherings, especially on holidays, and when she made cookies there was a mountain of  cookies, not just a few, all made with the an ingredient called love, to  everyone’s delight.

During World War II her brother Larry Fiume made hard and fast friends with Dominick DePalma.  When the two got back from the War Larry introduced Mary to Dominick and from that point on they became a couple.  They married on August 16, 1947 and they had thirty-eight years  of “good and loving” marriage together until Dominick’s passing in  1985.

Surviving this wonderful lady is her daughter Josephine Panzino of Wayne; two grandsons Peter Panzino and his wife Jennifer of Wayne  and David Panzino and his wife Tamara of Pequannock; four Great Grandchildren; Anthony, Dominick, Angelo and Damian Panzino.

Sadness visited her life journey on many occasions including the loss of her loving husband Dominick in 1985, her son Louis in 2003 and her three sisters Susie Panzino, Nancy Intini, Rose Caleprico, her brother

Larry Fiume; and her son-in-law Pasquale P. Panzino Jr. in January 1997.

Charles F. Marino age 99 of Wayne passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at the Saint Joseph’s Hospital Hospice Unit in Wayne. His passing was gracefully peaceful after receiving the loving care of his family who were often at his bedside.        

He was born in College Point, Long Island, New York and had lived in Paterson and Toms River before moving to Wayne (since 1976)

Mr. Marino was the proprietor of Tony Marino and Son Grocery and Butcher Shop formerly located on River Street in Paterson. The store was originally his father’s and he worked there from for over fifty years from 1927 when he was age 16 until 1968. He then worked for Shop Rite Supermarkets in both Passaic and Toms River.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church in Wayne and was a member of the Passaic County Seniors.

Charles Marino was above all things a family man. He genuinely appreciated and loved his family making the most important mission of his life his family.

Charles and Lena where devoted to each other and they had an “Excellent Marriage” together for sixty-five years. His friends and many customers have fond memories of his being a perfectly likable “Nice Man”. His many friends at the Passaic County Seniors were a bright spot in his life.

Surviving are two daughters Merlinda Berish and her husband John of Ortley Beach, Maria Nuccetelli and her husband Philip of Wayne; one son Anthony Marino and his partner Stephen Cleaveland of New York City; three Grandchildren Philip Nuccetelli, Lisa DellAntonia and Lori Kotes; four Great Grandchildren Dominic and Isabella DellAntonia, Joshua Nuccetelli and Tyler Kotes. He is also survived by his special friend Jenny Franco and her family. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

His loving wife Lena (nee Vitale) Marino predeceased him in 2003 and his sisters Viola Lacrignola and Elsie Vitale died earlier.

He will be laid to rest with his loving wife Lena Marino at the Laurel Grove Memorial Park in Totowa.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Charles’s memory, are asked to consider the Wayne Hospice Inpatient Unit  at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Sixth Floor, 224 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470.

Andrew Peter Reitsma of Wayne, NJ passed away at 83.

He was born in Pietersehl, Friesland, Netherlands on March 1, 1927.

He lived in the Netherlands until the age of 20.

He is survived by his wife, Violet formerly Violet Dykstra, his three sons and their wives, Bill Nancy from Prospect Park, New Jersey, Len and Denise from Canaan, New Hampshire, and Bob and Mary from Silver Spring, Maryland, his sister Atty Bolhuis of Kollum, Netherlands, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was a veteran of World War II after serving in both the British Army and the U.S. Air Force.

He worked for Solar Products in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey as production manager for 40 years.

He was an active member of Preakness Valley United Reformed Church for over 50 years. He was also a volunteer fireman with Wayne Community #1 Fire Department for over 45 years serving as president for roughly 20 years.

He gave freely of his time and expertise to family and friends and earned the nickname “Handy Andy.” To his family and friends, there was nothing he couldn’t fix.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Community Fire Co. #1, Parish Drive, PO Box 153, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Vera A Keller age 98 of Wayne died peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Atrium at Wayne Care Center. Her passing was tranquilly peaceful with her family at her bedside.

She was born and raised in Elmhurst, NY and attended the Elmhurst High School with the Class of 1930. She met her husband to be Joseph Keller at a nightclub in NJ. They dated and married on April 21, 1941, honeymooned in Florida, and moved to Joe’s hometown of Paterson, NJ. They lived in Paterson from 1941 through 1978 when they moved to Wayne.

Vera volunteered at St. Josephs Wayne Hospital and was a member of St Theresa’s Paterson Seniors. She was an outgoing person who put the care of others over her own concerns, very independent, but most of all she took the role of “mom” to the ultimate. Her love and care for her husband and children was exemplary.

Vera is best described as a wonderful mother, full of love conveyed by an upbeat personality that simply loved people.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Keller(1976); loving mother of the late Peter J. Keller(10/2007), John Keller and his wife Maryjane, Angela Reynolds of Dover and Vera Christie of Midland Park; cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren including Robert and Charles Reynolds and six great-grandchildren.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Vera’s memory are asked to consider Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, 580 Ratzer Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470.

Roy Millar age 91 of Wayne died peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Oakland Care Center, Oakland.

A Wayne resident for over fifty years Roy lived in Packanack Lake and later Siena Village.

Surviving are one sister Alice Littleton of Hickory, North Carolina and many loved nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her sister Mary Agamie and brothers Joseph, George, Harry Louis and Fred Agamie.

Robert Melvin Freeman age 76 of Shillington, PA, formerly of Wayne, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 6, 2010.

He was born and raised in Bronx, NY having attended Taft High School in the Bronx.

A veteran of the United States Air Force, Robert moved to Wayne in 1967 where he lived for over forty years before moving to Shillington, PA in 2008.

He was the beloved husband of 45 years to the late Edith-Betty (Saler) Freeman (2006); loving father of Jed Freeman and his wife Jami of Shillington, PA and Matthew Freeman and his wife Lisa of Marvin, NC; cherished grandfather of Alexandra, Danielle, Michael, Lucas and Max Robert.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Wayne First Aid Squad, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated

Donna R. Puglisi, 68, of Weirsdale, FL passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010. She was born in Williamsport, PA, and lived most of her life in Wayne, NJ, until moving to Florida in 1995.

She is survived by her husband, Carl V. ; son, James David (Jim) Puglisi of Ocala, FL; daughters, Cathi Lynn Puglisi-Hubinger of Wayne, NJ, and Michelle Louise Puglisi-Feltman and son-in-law, Jeffrey Feltman of Weirsdale, FL; grandchildren, Malina Brielle and Eddie Carlo Hubinger of Wayne, NJ.

She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Breana Rae Hubinger, and by her sister, Kathy Reeder.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to St. John Lutheran Church.

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Regina Hopkins (nee Hanrahan – McNeal) age 87 of Wayne, died on July 3, 2010 in Cedar Grove with her grandson by her side.

Regina was born June 12, 1923 in Bellville, NJ, the youngest of six children born to Daniel and Cora Hanrahan.  Regina lived in the Packanack Lake section of Wayne from 1951 to 1994 when she moved to Manchester Court in Wayne.

Regina is survived by her three children; Ray and his wife Kathy of Wayne, Ron and his wife Carol of Toms River, and Deborah McNeal and her husband Arnie Eckert of Lamoine, Maine.  Grandchildren Yvette McNeal, Kelly McNeal, Ryan McNeal, Gregory McNeal, Raymond V. McNeal, and Jennifer Eckert.  Great-grandchildren; Ellie McNeal, Sophie McNeal, Ethan McNeal, and Julia Fusco, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, both grand and great-grand, mainly of the Hanrahan Clan, throughout New Jersey and Tennessee.  She will be dearly missed by all, especially her dear friends Mabel Shea and Bunny Heberling.

Dorene (Dorian) Murphy of Wayne, NJ, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the age of 94.  She was born in Ontario, Canada but migrated to the United States with her family at the age of four.  She became a US citizen in 1988.

Married in 1937 to Thomas Murphy, they moved to Wayne in 1953 where she lived in the same house until her death.  Her husband, Thomas, passed away in 1979.  

Dorene had a number of talents including sewing, decorating, quilting and knitting but was best known for her outstanding cooking skills.  She also had careers in the florist business, real estate sales and entrepreneured her own homemade candy business.  In the 1960’s, her husband built a one-seater experimental bi-plane in their garage and, unbelievably, she sewed the entire outer fabric skin of the aircraft on her small Singer sewing machine.

Her most cherished pastime, however, was spending time with her family.  She leaves behind a son, Jon Murphy and his wife, Cynthia, a daughter, Doris (Micky) Morley and her husband, Clayton, 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson, as well as 2 very special friends, Louise Ormsby and Ollie Brody.  Predeceased was Dorene’s lovely granddaughter, Lara, a sister, Sheila, and 3 brothers, Victor, Bert and Roy.

Dorene had a special place in her heart for the animal kingdom and saved many a stray from starvation.  Her favorite pet, Clancy, a scruffy little shelter rescue dog, was her devoted companion for 15 years.

Dorene specified that in lieu of a viewing and flowers she wanted a party for all her friends and family to enjoy, which is being planned.  Those wishing to make a donation in her memory can do so to the Friends of Wayne Animals, P.O. Box 3701, Wayne, NJ 07470.

She will be missed by all.

Salvatore Signorino, age 67 of Wayne, died suddenly on Friday, July 2, 2010.  He was a self-employed mason contractor.  

Sal was born in Sicily and came to America in his 20’s, settling in Hawthorne, NJ. He met Lucia Cannata and they married in 1970.  They had lived in Hawthorne and Italy before settling to Wayne in 1987.

Sal is survived by his loving wife of forty years; Lucia of Wayne, three children; Josephine Varela and her husband Mauricio of Riverdale, Giovanna Signorino of Wayne, and Luciano and his wife Melissa of West Milford, three grandchildren; Alexandra and Daniela Varela of Riverdale, and Salvatore Signorino of West Milford, five sisters; Gina Magnano of Australia, Lucia Signorino of Sicily, Teresa Sciortino and her husband Nick of Hawthorne, Paola Gurrieri and her husband John of Haskell, NJ, Santina Diana and her husband Michele of Sicily, and one brother; Sebastiano Signorino and his wife Francesca of South Carolina, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Moises H. Saade age 86 of Lincoln Park on Thursday, July 1, 2010 with the comfort of his family by his side.

He was born in Aracataca, Colombia and raised in El Reten, Colombia having come to the United States in 1970 settling in Paterson before moving to Lincoln Park fifteen years ago.

Before coming to the United States Moises was a rancher and rice grower in Colombia. Upon arriving in the United States he went to work at Panta Products Company, Butler as a warehouse worker for over 20 years.

He was the beloved husband of Celmira Saade; loving father of Martha Berrios and her husband Manuel of Houston, Texas, Edgardo Saade and his wife Kim of West Milford, Celmira Nasuto and her husband Charles of Lincoln Park and Ivonne Zorrilla and her husband Moises of Totowa; cherished grandfather of Noemi Michelle, Mario, Zyad, Janelle, Stephanie, Alexandra and Jennifer; devoted great-grandfather of Caleb and Isabella ;loved brother of Salomon Saade and his wife Sophia of Colombia, Rafael Saade and his wife Teresa of Colombia, Rosa Garcia and her husband Rafael of Colombia, Eduardo Saade and his wife Lolita of Colombia and Maria Jose Saade of Colombia, and the late Susana Burgos.

Dial-A-Ride took Moises to his dialysis treatments for the past three years at no charge to the family. The family would appreciate, in lieu of flowers, those inclined to make memorial donations do so to: “Dial-A-Ride”, 530 Newark Pompton Tpk., Pompton Plains, NJ 0744-1798.

Warren D. MacDonald, Jr. age 56 of Wayne died unexpectedly in Smithfield, North Carolina.

He was born in Paterson, NJ and had lived in Wayne, NJ all of his life.

Warren graduated from Wayne Valley High School with the Class of 1971.

He was employed at the Horseless Carriage Company in Paterson as an over the road car transporter for 37 years.  He always took great pride and care in the specialty cars that he transported, especially the Ferraris.

Warren was gifted with an extroverted personality that often displayed a wonderful sense of humor. He was a loving man with a kind heart and was adored by all those around him. A dedicated husband and father, he provided well for his family and truly enjoyed family gatherings, especially holidays.  He was an avid reader and loved to fish.

Surviving are his wife of 32 years Kathleen (nee Oliver) MacDonald; one son Warren D. MacDonald III of Fort Lee, NJ; two daughters Heather MacDonald of Allentown, PA and Ashley MacDonald of Wayne, NJ; his mother Josephine (nee Miranda) MacDonald; one sister Lori Scheidemann and her husband Jim of Wayne, NJ; and his beloved nephews and niece Alex, Jake, and Erin Scheidemann. His brother Kenneth MacDonald predeceased him in 1985 and his father Warren D. MacDonald died in 1995.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Warren’s memory are asked to consider the American Heart Association, One Union Street, Robbinsville, NJ  08691.

Dr. John Andrew Rajan, age 60 of Wayne, died on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City after a brief illness.

Dr. Rajan was born in Pragasapuram, India and after getting his Masters Degree at IIT in India, he came to the U.S. in 1976 to get his Ph.D in engineering.  He attended the Southern Methodist University in Dallas and completed his doctorate in only two years.  Without question, he was a bright man, but his wife Sugandhi deserves a great deal of credit for the wonderful support she provided.  Dr. Rajan began working for Rockwell in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1979 until moving to New Jersey in 1989 when he began working for ITT as a systems engineer.  He and Sugandhi have worked together at ITT ever since.

In his spare time, John enjoyed remodeling their home with his family, designing and planning the projects all himself.  He loved to go shopping with his daughter, Shirley.  He cherished every moment he spent with his wife, daughter, and sons.  His greatest hobby was making sure to catch every special moment with his camera, so he could remember all the good times in his life forever.

His children recall a wonderful father who was always supportive, reliable, and good humored.  He was also a terrific, loving, and devoted husband.  He drove his wife everywhere, they carpooled to work each day, and he sat by her side in the evening as she cooked dinner.  They shared a love both true and deep.  They were genuine soulmates walking hand-in-hand throughout their thirty four years of marriage.

John is survived by his wife Sugandhi, his sons Patrick of Wayne and Stanley of Ringwood, one daughter; Shirley of Wayne, as well as two brothers and two sisters.

Armand A. Sisti age 87, of North Caldwell for over fifty years, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at home with the comfort of family by his side.

His parents, Frank Sisti and Mary DiIorio came to the United States, on their honeymoon. They arrived on November 15, 1921 on a ship called the Taormina which sailed from Naples, Italy to Ellis Island, New York.  They settled in Paterson, NJ and began their family.

Armand was born and raised in Paterson having attended Eastside High School with the Class of 1940.  After high school he attended Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA and was drafted into the US Army during his freshman year. He began his service to his country on February 26, 1943 and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant with the 12th Armored Division before being discharged in 1946. Having served in  Central Europe and Rhineland he was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. After his military service he attended Texas A&M before settling on the Newark College of Engineering where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering.

His entire career was spent with the Pennwalt Corporation of Belleville where he worked for thirty eight years before retiring in 1988 as the VP of International Operations.

Armand was a person who enjoyed the many challenges that Life offered him. He was tireless in pursuing his many interests, from creating household projects for himself as well as the family, to travelling the world both with his work and in his retirement. Focused and knowledgeable, we all respected him for his insights. A great mentor, but also a tease and a prankster, finding many of his victims amongst family members! He enjoyed his travelling immensely, across Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, Canada and the United States. During his travels, he always made time to visit with his children as life brought them to many different parts of the world. And back home, his heart was deeply committed to the well-being of his large extended family. We will miss him.

He was the beloved husband of Rosemarie (Heimann) Sisti; loving father of Richard Sisti of Auribeau, France and Karen Thompson and her husband Peter of London & Dorset England; cherished grandfather of Olivia, Georgina and Edward Thompson; loved brother of Robert Sisti of Wayne, Frank Sisti and his wife Flora of Randolph, the late William Sisti(2007) and his surviving wife Victoria Sisti of Wayne and the late Josephine Chakiris(1990); much loved uncle to many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations St. Barnabas Hospice, 95 Old Short Hills Rd., West Orange, NJ 07052 (donation envelopes will be available at the funeral home during the visitation hours).

Virginia “Ginny” Foley (nee Adair), age 79 of Pompton Plains died peacefully with her family gathered at her side on Sunday, June 27, 2010.

Ginny was born in Newark, NJ and grew up in Hawthorne, graduating from Hawthorne High School with the class of 1948.  She worked for many years at Grand Union in Wyckoff and Oakland before retiring in 1992.

Ginny met her husband Bob while roller skating in Hackensack.  Bob spotted her across the rink and thought she was cute.  He asked her to skate and they never looked back.  Together they enjoyed sixty years of wonderful marriage.  Ginny was a wonderful cook and an even better baker, especially her cheesecake and pies.  She had the ability to remember everyone’s birthday and without fail she would bake a cake to celebrate.  She enjoyed spending time at their vacation home in Shohola, PA, packing a picnic lunch to Thunder Mountain in Ringwood, or spending time in her garden.  She leaves her family with a wealth of memories to cherish forever.

Ginny is survived by her loving husband Robert of Pompton Plains, one son; Robert J. Foley and his wife Lynn of Wayne, their children, Michelle, Jennifer and Stephen.  Daughter Sharon Van Ness and her husband Mark of Jefferson, NJ, their children, Katie Gray and her husband Jon and Christopher.  Daughter, Maureen Felletter and her husband Jim of Pocono Lake, PA, and their children Jimmy, David, Michael, Shannon and Morgan.  Daughter Eileen Rajczyk and her husband Joe of Newton, NJ, and their children Samantha and Kelly.  Ginny is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Asher Gray and her brother; Robert Adair and his wife Tryna of Effort, PA.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Ginny’s name are asked to consider the Alzheimer’s Association-Greater NJ, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834.

James D. Petrecca, 71, died peacefully at his home in Wayne on Saturday, June 26, 2010.   His wife and children were at his bedside.

Jim fought cancer with dignity and great courage, earning him the nickname "Superman."  His major concerns were not for himself, but rather for his family.

He was born in Paterson and spent his formative years in Fair Lawn.  He graduated Fair Lawn High School with the class of 1957 and later received a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from William Paterson University.

Jim joined the Army in 1959 and served as a member of the military police.  After receiving an honorable discharge in 1961, he joined the New Jersey State Police and proudly worked there until his retirement in 1994 with the rank of Captain.  He then worked for the CEO of Seton Company in Roseland.

Jim was gifted with a charismatic personality and wonderful sense of humor.  He was known for his generosity, integrity and good nature.

He enjoyed socializing with friends, having a good pizza and driving his red Corvette.  But perhaps his greatest joy was spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Among other things, "Poppy" loved playing cards with his grandkids, taking them for ice cream and treating them to M&M's.

Jim and wife Cathy had great fun together during their 43 years of marriage. After residing in Pompton Lakes for ten years, they moved to Wayne, where they continued to enjoy hosting dinner parties and family get-togethers. They graciously opened their Pocono vacation home to family and friends, toured the U.S. and Europe and cruised the Caribbean.

Throughout his life, Jim selflessly gave to others.  Among his many good deeds was his 11 years of volunteerism at the food pantry for Saint Mary’s RC Church, Pompton Lakes, where he was also a parishioner.

Left to carry on the legacy of this wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son and brother are his wife Catherine (nee Slater) Petrecca; son James J. Petrecca and his wife Elizabeth of Wayne, daughter Laura Petrecca of New York City, daughter Lisa O’Loughlin and her husband Keith of Wayne, as well as grandchildren Meghan, Paige and Brady O'Loughlin and James R. Petrecca. Those close to Jim's heart also include his loving mother Helen Petrecca of Fair Lawn, brother Alfred Petrecca and his wife Anna May of Beachwood and his sister Patricia Woods and her husband Tom of Butler. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Jim's father Amerigo "Al" Petrecca predeceased him in November 1996 and his brother Daniel Petrecca died in July 2009.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Jim’s memory are asked to consider donations to the Pompton Falls Volunteer Fire Department / Wayne Volunteer Fire Company No. 3, 130 Jackson Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105-2729

Age 69 of West Milford died on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Oak Ridge Rehabilitation in Wayne.  

William C. Yarnall Jr., age 69 of West Milford died on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Oak Ridge Rehabilitation in Wayne.  Bill had retired in 2005 after a career in the insurance business, owning C.L. Hargert & Company in Ridgewood, NJ.  Bill grew up in Saddle River and had lived for the past thirty years in West Milford.  He loved to golf, truly enjoyed cooking and regularly vacationed with his family at the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  He also enjoyed singing and was an active choir member at the Church of the Incarnation in West Milford.

He is survived by two sons; Gregory and his wife Jessica of Rockaway and Timothy and his wife Suzanne of Summit, two sisters; Penelope King and her husband Thomas of Sandown, NH and Lynn Cabrera and her husband Rafael of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, three grandchildren; Nathan and Charlotte Yarnall of Summit and Riley Yarnall of Rockaway, and two nieces; Jamie King of Sandown, NH and Susan Cabrera of Tallahassee, FL.

Kathleen (nee Mulholland) Singley age 51 of West Milford entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 21, 2010. She was born in Teaneck and lived in Bogota before moving to West Milford 20 years ago.

Kathleen attended IHA in Washington Township, Class of 1976. She attended Bergen Community College and received a degree as an EKG Technician. Kathleen was a parishioner of St. Josephs RC Church, West Milford. She was the captain of her West Milford Volley Ball team and was active in the township’s softball program until 2007. Kathleen helped organize the original West Milford Creative Playground. Her greatest pleasure was gardening and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her adoring husband of thirty years Brian Singley Sr.; devoted mother of Brian Jr., Steven and Sean Singley; she was the much loved daughter of Robert Mulholland and the late Teresa Mulholland; loved sister of Kevin Mulholland and his wife Nancy, Michael Mulholland and his wife Barbara, Patrick Mulholland and his wife Jean Marie and Mary Barone and her husband Paul, MD; devoted daughter-in-law of Edward Singley, sister-in-law of Robert Singley and his wife Teresa, Edward Singley, William Singley and his wife Barbara, Patricia Connors and her husband Timothy and Kelly Schreck and her husband Gerard; adored aunt of Robert, Samantha, Patricia, Julya, Timothy, Jason, Ryan, Shannon, Adam, Mary Catherine, Hannah, Ian, Eamonn, Shane, Teresa Isabella, Megan, Declan and Paul; she also had a special place in her heart for her dog Douglas.

In Lieu of flowers memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer St., Hackensack, NJ 07601 would be appreciated.

Patricia "Patty" Cianci (nee Diess) age 74 passed into life eternal in Wayne on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Her passing was wonderfully tranquil to a new day in the presence of her Lord and Savior.

Her passing took place after a steady decline in her health for a long period of time. She now has no pain or anxiety to deal with but only a wonderful aura of her heavenly presence.

She was born in Montclair and spent her formative years in Cedar Grove. Her formal education took place at Cedar Grove Grammar School and then at Bloomfield High School where she graduated with the Class of 1954. She later lived in Mount Pocono and Whiting before moving recently to Wayne.

Patty met a handsome fellow by the name of Philip Cianci through and introduction by his sister Catherine. They soon married and had fifty-one years of loving marriage together until Phil's passing in October of 2006.

They raised two sons together namely Bill and Phil Cianci and now that they have passed they leave their family with a wonderful legacy of memories of very special parents that nurtured them well into adulthood.

Patty's heritage was both English and Italian with her Mother's family originating in England and her Father's in Italy. Looking in the rear view mirror of life both of her grandparents came here to live the wonderful dreams of freedom which was not available in Europe. It was because of their sacrifices and courage that Patty and her children can live the "American Dream".

Surviving to mourn this wonderful lady are her two sons Bill Cianci and his wife Michele of Wayne and Phil Cianci and his wife Mary Lou of Winston Salem, North Carolina along with five grandchildren. Also surviving are two Brothers, Louis Diess and his wife Dorothy and Terry Diess and his wife Barbara.

Patricia will be laid to rest at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ with her late husband Philip Cianci.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Patricia Cianci’s memory are asked to consider the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601.

H. Stephen Anders, age 77 of Wayne, died on Friday, June 18, 2010.  Born in Germany, Stephen moved to Canada in the 1950’s and then to the United States in 1964.  He settled in Wayne in 1967.  He was an avid tennis player and member of the tennis club, an ice skater, skier, hunter, fisherman and world traveler.  In his spare time, he loved to read.

Stephen is survived by his wife of fifty one years, Annemarie of Wayne, and one sister, Lizbeth Weyer and her husband Karl of Leverkusen, Germany.

Menghui Zhang, age 97 of Lincoln Park, died on Friday, June 11, 2010.  She was born in Lianshui, Jiang-su Province, China in 1913 and came to America in 1990.   She married her husband in 1929, a marriage of 74 years that would endure and survive both the Japanese invasions of China during World War II and the Communist Cultural Revolution.

In 1935, married with three children and living in Beijing, her husband received an educational visa and came to America to study at Cornell University.  While he was here, the Japanese invaded China, and she was cut off from any communication with her husband for 10 years.  In 1945, as soon as the war ended, her husband returned to China on the first flight from America to find his wife.  Although she had survived, their three children had perished due to the harsh wartime conditions imposed by the Japanese.  Together, they started a new family and raised five children in Beijing, where her husband worked as head of the Academy of Railway Sciences.  Tragedy struck again when the Communist Cultural Revolution started in 1966.  Her husband was detained to a labor camp and falsely accused of being a spy simply because he had been educated in America.  Her five children were taken from her and sent to the countryside to be “re-educated” by the Communist government.  Her children recalled the “Red Guards” violently raiding their home on three separate occasions, trying to find evidence that their father was a spy, but all the “Red Guards” really did was steal their personal belongings, food, and money, leaving them with nothing.  Menghui, the amazing woman and mother that she was, persevered and held out hope that she would be reunited with her family once again someday.  At the end of the Revolution, she was reunited with her husband and children once again and they grew stronger.  One by one, her children were granted student visas to come to America and by 1990, at seventy-seven years old, she and her husband came to America, too.  At first, she settled in Manhattan, then lived in Flushing, Queens, before eventually moving to Lincoln Park to live with her sons Tie-Zeng and Dao-Zeng.  This is a woman whose will was proven to be stronger than any of the adversities thrown at her by the circumstances of her life; a woman whose love for her family carried her through the storms of her life to the blessed age of ninety-seven years.

Menghui is survived by her five loving children: Yan-Zeng Tang of Allentown, PA; Tie-Zeng Tang of Lincoln Park, NJ; Dao-Zeng Tang of Lincoln Park, NJ; Tang-Zeng Tang of Macungie, PA; and Qian-Zeng Tang of Beijing, China; as well as four devoted grandchildren: Hui Yuan Du of Beijing, China; David Tang of Los Angeles, CA; Dean Tang of Macungie, PA; and Bianca Tang of Allentown, PA.

Bruce was active for many years with the Faith United Methodist Church on Staten Island and also the Church of the Messiah in Chester, NJ.

Bruce and his wife Janice (nee Diech) were married for thirty years before her passing in 1989.

Bruce was active for many years with the Faith United Methodist Church on Staten Island and also the Church of the Messiah in Chester, NJ.

Bruce and his wife Janice (nee Diech) were married for thirty years before her passing in 1989.

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Thomas John Geary, age 53 of Pompton Lakes died suddenly at home on Thursday, June 10, 2010.

He was born in Passaic and raised and lived in Clifton before moving to Pompton Lakes seventeen years ago.

Tom graduated from DonBosco Technical High School, Paterson with the Class of 1976.

He worked with his dad at Geary Landscaping, Inc. for over thirty five years and most recently was the owner of Wel Dun Landscaping, Pompton Lakes.

Tom was a member of the Garfield Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps and had sang in the Clifton Boys Club Choir’s Glee Club.  It was with the Clifton Boys Club Choir that he sang at the Worlds Fair.

He loved car racing and raced in Pine Brook before moving to remote control car racing having been a member of the Dirty Burners RC Car Club, Jefferson Township.

He met the love of his life Diane Hazekamp at the Hot Grill in Clifton.  Their first date was to Cubby’s in Hackensack.  Tom proposed to Diane at his parents 40th wedding anniversary party.  They married in the First Lutheran Church, Clifton on Saturday, February 15, 1992, honeymooned on a Caribbean Cruise, and have enjoyed a loving and fun marriage.

Tom was the loving husband of Diane (Hazekamp) Geary; loving father of Michael and Christopher Geary both of Pompton Lakes; devoted son of Mary Geary and her late husband Charles; loved brother of Charles Geary of Pocono Lake, PA; cherished uncle of Kimberly Scott and her husband Jason, Jaime Orsillo and great-uncle of Adeline Bella Scott all of Ringwood.

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An education fund is being established for Tom’s boys. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Diane Geary, c/o 567 Ratzer Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

He was born in Garfield and lived in Clifton and Little Falls before moving to Wayne fifty years ago.

Joseph served in the United States Navy during WWII and was awarded the Hircrew Insignia, the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal.

Mr. Janoski was a manager at the Bendix-Allied Signal Corporation, Teterboro where he worked for thirty-seven years before retiring in 1989.

An outdoorsman at heart he enjoyed hunting, fishing and crabbing. A well rounded man he also enjoyed sports, cooking and entertaining.

He met Muriel Maison through friends and were married on June 15, 1957 at Saint Catherine’s RC Church, Glen Rock.  They honeymooned in Florida having driven Muriel’s father’s car.

He was the loving husband of Muriel Janoski for fifty-two years; devoted father of Gladys Kristiansen and her husband Ronnie of Liberty, NY, Anne Pink and her husband John of Sevierville, TN, Joseph E. Janoski and his wife Lizbeth of Kinnelon, Casimir Janoski and his wife Maureen of Wayne, Walter Janoski of Wayne and Sheri Janoski of Washington, NJ; cherished grandfather of ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; loved brother of the late Chester and Walter Janoski.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Joseph B. Denari, age 90 of Wayne died peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the Sunrise Assisted Living in Wayne.

Born in Brooklyn, he grew up in Washington Heights and lived in several locations in New York City while going to school and working to help finance his own education.  He began to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from St. John’s University until the outbreak of WWII.

Joe joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1941 upon the United States entry into WWII.   He served as a navigator, logging over four hundred hours flying time and of those, one hundred were in combat.  On April 2, 1944 his B-24 Liberator Bomber was shot down over Albania by German anti-aircraft batteries.  Joe parachuted from the plane before it fell to the earth.  Severely wounded by shrapnel, he was captured and taken prisoner to Stalag Luft One,  in Germany, a P.O.W. camp.  He was freed from the camp thirteen months later at the war’s end, and was discharge in October of 1945.  For his service, he was awarded the Air Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, the European Theater Ribbon with two stars and the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with one star, as well as a Purple Heart.

Joe resumed his college education and obtained his Accounting degree after the war.  He became an accountant with Pan-American Airways, where he remained for most of his career, retiring in 1987.

Joe met his wife Norma at a family wedding and they were married after a short engagement.  On their first date, Joe took her to Asti’s Restaurant in New York City where the waiters would sing and entertain.  They were married in 1956 at the Lady Chapel of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. Norma described their marriage as a happy and loving partnership. Joe was a true gentleman in every sense of the word; even tempered, gracious and kind, with a good sense of humor.  Together they travelled extensively; Hawaii, England, Austria, San Francisco, Canada, and many more destinations.  Those happy memories are sure to be cherished for years to come.

Joe and Norma moved to Maspeth, Queens shortly after they were married, which is where they raised their three children.  Joe was an active and devoted father, and was always involved in his children’s academic and athletic programs.  Once their children were all out on their own, Joe and Norma moved to New Jersey to enjoy their retirement years.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of fifty three years; Norma (nee Geier) of Wayne, his devoted children; Jeanne Palmer and her husband James of Boca Raton, FL, and John Denari and his wife Kathleen of Allendale, NJ, and one grandson; David Denari of Allendale.  Joe was predeceased by one son; Joseph in 1998 and by his sister Dorothy Passarette of New Hyde Park, NY in 2008.

Frank W. Gardiner Jr.  age 93 of Wayne passed away peacefully  on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at home while receiving the loving care of his family. God whisked him away quietly to eternal life.

Frank’s passing was entwined with a very special dedication of love and personal caring within this very special family. There were commitments made between themselves to care for each other no matter the difficulties.  The saying that love is not to keep and hold but rather to share is exemplified within the Gardiner family.

He lived in Central Valley, NY before moving to back to Paterson, NJ and has lived in Wayne since 1966.  Mr. Gardiner was the youngest of seven children all predeceased – Helen, Harry, Howard, Patricia, Regina and John.  He leaves behind his wife of 73 years, Celeste Gardiner and his three daughters, otherwise known as “The Three B’s” – Barbara Toscano and husband Anthony, Beverly Colella and husband Thomas, and Brenda Aldi.

Devoted Grandfather to Dawn Marie Fasolino, Thomas Colella, Michael, Matthew and Jeffrey Toscano, Michele Scavone, Jessica Inglima, Christine Placko and Marissa Aldi.  He also leaves his nine precious great-grandchildren – Pasquale, Amanda, Reid, Ryan, Michael, Vincent, Jayden, Ashley and Daniella.

In his early life he owned produce stores in Jersey City and Englewood, NJ.  Mr. Gardiner worked for Crucible Steel and Curtiss-Wright Corporation prior to working as a Sales Representative for the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company in Paterson.  Later, as a General Agent, he started his own firm, The Frank W. Gardiner Insurance Agency in Clifton, NJ.  Mr.Gardiner was the recipient of numerous awards throughout his career for his knowledge and salesmanship in the field of life insurance.  Mr.Gardiner returned to school at the age of 83 in order to stay abreast of the changing times in the insurance industry.

After his retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner enjoyed many summers at their retirement home in Marshalls Creek, PA.  Mr. Gardiner was active in the Wanaque Senior Citizens Club where he held the office of Sergeant of Arms for many years.  He was also active in local politics and held a position on the Board of Passaic County Senior Advisory Council.  He will forever be remembered as a loving husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and friend.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Frank’s memory are asked to consider the Wayne First Aid Squad, PO Box 291,  Wayne, NJ  07470.

Elizabeth M. Rinaldi, age 94 of Wayne, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Care One in Wayne.

She was born in Paterson and lived there her whole life before retiring to West Paterson.  She devoted her life to education and held two Masters Degrees; Elementary Education and Library Science.  Her professional experiences include elementary education, adult education programs, and teaching at the college level.  She was also enthusiastically involved with several libraries, including elementary school and public, as well as the William Paterson library.  She also initiated and taught the library science program.  She was also actively involved with many education related associations including the NJEA, American Library Association, Delta Kappa Gamma, and more.  She volunteered to revise and reorganize the St. Anthony School library and cataloged materials at the Mary Help of Christians Library.

She travelled to all corners of the globe; South America, Africa, England, Europe, Greece, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, and cruised across the Atlantic several times, as well as the Mediterranean Sea.  She even drove across the U.S. in the 1950’s, just to take it all in.

She was very proud of her nieces and nephews, caring for them as if they were her own children and perhaps spoiling them a little bit too.  She loved them all very much but also made it clear that her niece Liz was the apple of her eye.  They all have many wonderful memories of their aunt to cherish and will surely miss her very much.

Elizabeth is survived by her dear nephew; Nelson Graham of Wayne, two loving nieces; Elizabeth Graham and her husband David Pendergast of London, England, and Margaret Safford and her husband Paul of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and seven grand-nieces and nephews; Conall and Michael Pendergast, Nelson, Kirby, and Nicole Rose Graham of Wayne, and Graham and Rochina Safford of CA.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to St. Joseph’s Children’ Hospital, 703 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07503.

Catherine A. Orsini (nee Kennedy) age 90 of Wayne, formerly of Paramus, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 after a brief illness.

She was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, having lived in Japan for two years and Paramus for fifty-one years before moving to Wayne four years ago.

She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Orsini(1989); loving mother of Maureen Orsini-Mahoney and her husband Peter of Mendham, Kathy Esposito and her husband Wally of Wayne and the late Paulette Soto(2007); loved sister of the late John, Thomas and William Kennedy; cherished grandmother of Colleen Vino and her husband Gil, Cathleen Sullivan and her husband Harry Bullock, Michael Sullivan and his wife Michelle Kirk, Natalie Lois and her husband Gregory, Justin O’Grady and Daniel Mahoney; loving great-grandmother of Michael, Paul and Christiaan Bullock, Connor and Zachary Vino and Alexandra Lois.

Terri Kaetzel (nee Royko), age 50 of Bloomingdale, NJ died quietly on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 with her loving family at her side.

Terri was a teacher’s aide at the Martha B. Day Elementary School in Bloomingdale where her students affectionately called her “Miss Terri”.  She loved helping with the children and was, by her very nature, a caring and giving person.

Terri was born in Binghamton, New York and had lived in Johnson City, New York and North Brunswick, New Jersey.  She moved to Wayne when she was thirteen years old and graduated from Wayne Hills High School with the class of 1978.  She attended Annunciation RC Church and it was here that she met Glenn Kaetzel.  They quickly became high school sweethearts and were married in 1981.  Glenn recalls their very-memorable first date to the beach where Terri proceeded to pass-out while they strolled along the boardwalk.  Glenn stood by her side, revived her with some cold water and the rest is history, as they say.  On a subsequent date, he proposed to her on the beach in Lavallette and they enjoyed nearly thirty years of a loving and fun marriage together, filled with lots of laughter.

Terri was an excellent cook and could make anything well.  She loved to cook for her family.  She also loved to go shopping, but would rarely buy anything for herself.  She would spoil her daughters, or buy gifts for others.  She enjoyed day-trips on Glenn’s motorcycle, watching MASH, Survivor, or the Amazing Race on TV, and playing games online like Mahjong. She especially liked Tricky-Trays.  If there was a Tricky-Tray going on, she would be there.

Terri was devoted to her two daughters.  There wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for them.  The times they spent playing Rummy together, shopping, or trying to decipher their mom’s made-up vocabulary words, will give them memories to cherish for the rest of their lives.

Terri will also be dearly missed by her beloved cocker spaniel; Ginger.  The family often joked that Ginger was her third child, and Terri spoiled her as well.

Terri is survived by her devoted husband Glenn Kaetzel of Bloomingdale, her two loving daughters; Nicole and Karen Kaetzel of Bloomingdale, her mother; Hedy Royko of Hamburg, NJ, four sisters; Janet Royko of Dingmans Ferry, PA, Kathy Garrett and her husband Ron of Hamburg, NJ, Patti Hreha and her husband Al of Wayne, NJ, and Joann Salvatore of Langhorne, PA, her loving father-in-law; Gilbert Kaetzel of Wayne, one brother-in-law; Gary Kaetzel and his wife Rose of Wayne.  Terri was predeceased by her father Joseph Royko.  She was also blessed with a large, loving, extended family of thirteen nieces, nephews, and many more.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Terri’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Nancy Intini age 93 of Wayne, NJ died Monday, June 7, 2010 at the Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville NJ, born and raised in Jersey City, NJ and lived in Wayne for many years,she was employed in her younger years by the Old Gold Cigarette Corporation, Jersey City as a machine operator.

Nancy was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Church, Jersey City.

She enjoyed crocheting but was really known for her baking.  All who knew her well called her the "Cookie Lady".  Family, friends and even the UPS man were given “grandma cookies” all the time. Baking cookies is a tradition that she has passed on to her great-granddaughters.

She met her husband Cosimo through a family friend.  Her parents and his family where both from Monopoli, Bari, Italy.  They often went to Coney Island when dating and married on April 21, 1934 at Holy Rosary Church, Jersey City.  They enjoyed a forty-six year devoted marriage until Cosimo’s passing in 1980.

She was the beloved wife of the late Cosimo Intini; loving mother of Thomas Intini and his wife Marie of Park Ridge, Vito Intini and his wife Josephine of Clinton Twp., and Joseph Intini of West Palm Beach, FL; much loved mother in law to Joanne DePalma- Intini; cherished grandmother of Lisa Cushing and her husband Mark, David Intini and his wife Katie, Lori Ann Gallucci and her husband Sam, Nicole Liccardo and her husband Adam, and Danielle Natusch and her husband David; loving great-grandmother of Paul and Adriana Intini, Samantha, Julia and Ava Gallucci, Ryan Natusch, and Savannah Liccardo.

Nancy is survived by her brother Anthony Fiume and sister Mary DePalma.

In lieu of memorial flowers, donation to the Wounded Warrior Project Center, PO Box 758516, Topka, KS 66675-8516. Tel: 904-296-7350  will be appreciated.(donation cards will be available at the funeral home)

Sylvia Ann Giannella, age 83 of Wayne, died Saturday, June 5, 2010 after a brief illness and less than six months after the death of her husband Silvio Giannella.  They had enjoyed sixty two years of devoted and loving marriage together and were the co-founders of Giannella’s Baking Company, located in Paterson, NJ.

Mrs. Giannella was born on July 1, 1926 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania.  She is survived by her sister Mae Campos, one daughter; Dianna, and four sons; Fiore, Richard, Ralph and Thomas, ten grandchildren; Jamie, Michael, Nicole, Louis, Elizabeth, Sarah, Rachel, Robert, Luciano and Chiara, and one great-grandchild; Nicholas Robert.  Sylvia was predeceased by her husband Silvio in December of 2009, and her son Robert in 1996.

Alice Mc Phee, age 81 of Paterson, died on Thursday, June 3, 2010.  She was born in Paterson and had lived in Boston during her childhood years but Paterson was always her home.

She was employed by the Kopaco Packaging Corp. in Pine Brook for many years and was a dedicated, hard working woman, determined to support her family to the best of her ability.  She was devoted to her children and doted on them at every turn.  They especially loved her cooking and recall that she could cook anything well, but was particularly good at making Italian dishes.  She kept an immaculately clean home.

She also enjoyed travelling and had visited Africa, Spain, Hawaii, Ireland, California and had made several trips to Las Vegas.  She was always fond of the slot machines and made frequent trips to Atlantic City to play the slots and visit with her niece.  Family was always important to her and she was very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Alice is survived by her two loving children; Craig Mc Phee and his wife Susan of Wayne, and Doreen Piscitelli and her husband Frank of Totowa, two grandchildren; Trisha Mc Phee and Michael Mc Phee, both of Wayne, two great-grandchildren; Marissa Morgan Conca, and Mackenzie Paige Conca, both of Wayne, and one sister; Betty Schilling of Seaside Park, NJ., and long-time companion Frank De Lis of Paterson.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Alice’s memory to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated.

Age 99 of Totowa, formerly of Paterson, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010.

Jean Vigorito (nee Volpe) age 99 of Totowa, formerly of Paterson, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010.

She was the loving wife of forty-eight years to the late Ben Vigorito (1983); loving mother of Ralph Vigorito and his wife Sandy of Totowa and Maryann Sharkey and her husband Timothy of Reno, NV; cherished grandmother of Ralphie & Debbie Vigorito, Tommy & Dianne Vigorito, Darcy & Tom Nash, Patricia & Matthew Babich, Rich & Tracy Sharkey, Jennifer Beesley, and Amanda & Rob Hill; much loved great-grandmother of Brandon & Brianna Vigorito, Justin & Michael Vigorito, Ryan & Kelly Nash, Matthew, Shawn, Rachel Babich, and Riley Sharkey; loving sister of the late Pat Volpe, Charles Volpe, June Volpe, Sadie Polizzi and Teresa Damiano.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470, would be appreciated.

George Roemlein age 86 was born in Jersey City,  New Jersey in January of 1924.  He passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Saint Josephs Hospital in Paterson.

George’s father owned a wagon and auto repair shop.  George’s father passed away in 1936.  At the age of 12 George shined shoes for extra money on the streets of Jersey City helping to support their young family.  His old shoe shine box was a proud fixture in his family’s closet.

George had some of his best early days in his family’s West Milford bungalow.  There they spent summers swimming and having endless fun.

He was close with his brother Bill and sister Marion.

George joined the Army Air Corp.  and served in WW II.  He was stationed in England.  One of his first missions was to bomb his ancestral hometown of Wurtzburg, Germany.  George survived many battles and mishaps including a crash landing in Lake Ponchtrain, LA.  

After the war George enjoyed life to the fullest; traveling the world and making many friends.  He was an avid skier and drove weekly to Vermont as well as multiple trips to Switzerland, Italy and France.  It was on one of these flights , that he and his friends chartered,  that he met his wife, Elfriede.  To get his attention, Elfriede reportedly “tripped” George in the aisle of the plane.  That was a magic trip as they soon married and moved to Packanack Lake, where they lived most of their lives together.

George was a lifetime Giants football fan and season ticket holder following the team from the early “Yale Bowl” days through Super Bowls and now the new stadium.   George retired as a Major in the US Army.

He became a tradesman learning the now almost extinct art of photoengraving.

Georges’ son Chris lives in Rhode Island and owns his own business.  Chris is happily married to his wife Faye and they have three children; Connor, Ethan and India.

Georges’ daughter Vicki was born handicapped.  George dedicated himself to making sure Vicki had as normal a life as possible.  He worked with various groups including The Elks, Spectrum for Living and others to keep Vicki and other handicapped children active and cared for.

Sadly Elfriede passed away after a long battle with cancer in 2005.  It was after her death that George entered another happy stage of his life, selling his home and moving to Cedar Crest Village.  There he made many friends and said to me many times that he was content, at peace and happy with his full life.

Adele Sincavage (nee Dworak) age 88 of Wayne died peacefully on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pequannock with the comfort of her family by her side.

She was born and raised in Dupont, PA having attended the Dupont High School with the Class of 1940.  During her high school years she was a member of the track team.

She was raised in a devout Polish National Catholic family that attended Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC Church in Dupont, PA.  Adele was active in the church having sung in the choir and attending many dances there.

She met the love of her life John J. Sincavage as he was an "across the street neighbor".  They dated and were married just before he entered the Army infantry during WWII.  Adele and John were married on October 3, 1942 and when applying for their wedding license John placed a piggy bank full of change on the counter to pay for the license.  The town clerk never opened the bank and displayed it as a unique method of payment.  Adele and John lived in East Rutherford  and Passaic before moving to Wayne in 1971. They enjoyed forty-seven years of loving and caring marriage before his passing on March 21, 1989.

Mrs. Sincavage was a prosthetic finisher for the Howmedica/Pfizer Corporation, East Rutherford where she worked for twenty years before retiring in 1987. Her duties included polishing and cleaning many and varied prosthesis to be used in surgery.

She was a member of SS Peter and Paul PNCC, Passaic and most recently Holy Cross PNCC, Woodland Park.

Adele is best described as a loving, soft spoken, kind, sweet lady who was thoughtful, appreciative and unassuming.  She was a loyal New York Yankees fan

having attended her first game at the age of 71.  She enjoyed sewing, handwork such as making lace, crocheting and knitting.  An excellent cook, she had a real knack for making jelly and traditional Polish foods like pierogie, stuffed cabbage and crusciki.

She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Sincavage(1989); loving mother of Cathy Pietrkowsky and her husband Al of Hamburg, Elaine Mamary and her husband Thomas of Kinnelon, Beverly Vickerilla and her husband Hughie of Totowa and Raymond Sincavage and his wife Susan of Lake Hopatcong; loved sister of Julia Sorbal of East Rutherford, Anna Kotula of Dupont, PA and Fred Dworak and his wife Gerri of Wyoming, PA; adored aunt of many nieces and nephews; cherished grandmother of Jayson Sincavage, Marty Herrick and wife Amber, Stacey McGill and husband Kevin, Marlene Decker and husband Kevin, Jaime Miller and husband Rob, Jacqueline and John Mamary, step-grandchildren Jamie Santos and husband Dan, Stacy Turco and husband David; adored great-grandmother of Zachary, Owen, Adelyn, Brianne, and step-great-grandchildren Aidan, Dylan, Aubrey, and Jesse.

In lieu of flowers, donations in support of great-grandson Zachary Decker to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 would be appreciated.

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Felicita "Phyllis" Borzotta, 79, passed away on Saturday, May 22nd after a long battle with cancer.

Felicita was born in the northern Italian mountainous region of Trentino in the village of Montesover on January 10, 1931. While her mother, Julia, was pregnant with Felicita (which means "Happiness" in Italian) her husband, Felix, came to America but due to the Depression, the looming war and other factors he wasn't able to bring his family here until 1940. At age 9, Felicita  immigrated to the US with her mother, Julia, and brother, Evo, where she finally met her father, Felix Andreatti. The trio were on the very last boat from Italy allowed into the US before the two countries became enemies. After a sometimes arduous three week journey, they arrived in NY but were briefly held up as customs thought the tin of chamomile tea they brought was marijuana! Finally, the family was reunited and they went to live in Atlas, PA, where Felix was working in the coal mines.

It was a difficult adjustment since they didn't speak English and had no relatives here. However, the small town lifestyle suited them and soon Felicita had another brother, Joseph. She graduated from Mt. Carmel Catholic High School in 1949. Prior to that she had begun correspondence with a young man from Clifton, NJ, name Anthony Borzotta who was in the army with brother Evo. Love blossomed and the two were married in May 1950 in NJ where the couple then lived.  Both worked until they started a family . The first four children, Anthony, John, Kathleen, and Joseph were born in Clifton. In 1963 they moved to Wayne, NJ, and shortly thereafter their fifth child, Peter was born.

Felicita was probably best know for four things - her faith, her cooking, her quilts, and her generosity. Her cooking combined northern Italian, Sicilian and American cuisines with which she fed a family of seven and frequent guests - from relatives to college friends. It was a rare event to visit her home and leave without a full belly. Holidays, particularly Christmas Eve, revolved around food and family. She was equally adept in her sewing room where she created beautiful quilts and became a member of the Garden State Quilt Association and the Brownstone Quilters. Her quilts, which received numerous awards, grace the homes of many friends and relatives.

A lifelong devout Catholic, Felicita was a parishioner at Our Lady of the Valley Church for 47 years and was a member of the Adoration Society, Novena Group, helped at parish carnivals, and used her sewing skills to create a bereavement quilt and decorations for the church. She also worked at Eva's Kitchen in Paterson for many years. She and husband, Tony, who died in 2003, were supporters of the Mercy Home for Boys and Covenant House for decades, several St. Joseph charities, Operation Smile, and many others. They also were always ready to lend a helping hand to friends and relatives.

While battling cancer the past year, in her typically humble nature, Felicita expressed being overwhelmed and surprised by the outpouring of love and affection from so many people. When asked why she thought so many people cared for her, she said that throughout her life she never envied people, so she never really had negative feelings toward anyone. "Well, except once when we were in Clifton and we had the four kids, I did want a bigger house."

In 2000, Tony achieved his childhood dream of owning a farm and raising animals. He and Phyllis purchased a beautiful farm in White Township, NJ. Using his nickname for her he dubbed it, “Angel’s Acres.” Felicita is survived by son Anthony and wife Robin, son John and wife Barbara, daughter Kathleen and husband Richard Higgins, son Joseph, son Peter and his partner Jeff Barneson, and grandchildren Justin, Sean, Troy,  Anthony, Alexandra and Zachary.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Phyllis' memory to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607, or to Covenant House, Times Square Station, P.O. Box 731, New York, NY 10108-0900.

Phyllis A. Maguire (nee Lorenzi) age 71 of Rockaway died Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Compassionate Care Hospice, Dover.

She was born and raised in Elmwood Park having lived in Saddle Brook, Pompton Plains for twenty-five years, before moving to Rockaway nine years ago.

Phyllis graduated from Lodi High School, Lodi with the Class of 1957.  She continued her education at then Paterson State College, now William Paterson University, in Wayne having graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education with the Class of 1961.  In college she was active with the Fencing team.

She met her husband to be Robert (Bob) Maguire during a young adults mixer at St. Leos Church in Elmwood Park.  They married at St. Leo’s on June 17, 1961 and enjoyed forty-six years of a loving marriage. They were true partners in marriage and were said to be inseparable

Soon after college, Phyllis dedicated herself to raising her family. She is said to have made one of the best homemade chicken vegetable soups ever. She served as a substitute teacher and was said to be the only sub to hand out homework to the students.  She also donated her time and talents to the Learning Center and Library at St. Phillip the Apostle School in Saddle Brook while her children attended. She also served as a Girl Scout leader in Saddle Brook for many years.

Phyllis most enjoyed spending hours on the beach in Lavallette, reading, and hosting all holiday and family celebrations. She was an avid tennis player right up until recently.  She took great pleasure in watching her grandchildren compete in sports and dance.  She enjoyed camping when her children were younger and they shared memorable summer camping excursions with close friends to places from Niagara Falls, New York to Nashville, Tennessee.  She enjoyed traveling with Bob to places from Branson, Missouri to Florida and among her favorite trips was an Alaskan cruise they took together.  She could often be found listening to her favorite music which included: Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Fats Domino and many country music artists.

Phyllis was a parishioner of St. Bernard Church, Wharton.

She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Maguire(2007); devoted daughter of Mary Lorenzi  of Barnegat and the late Aladino Lorenzi;  loving mother of Mary Billera of Vernon, Robert P. Maguire and his wife Lia of Wayne and Vincent J. Maguire and his wife Kimberley of Hardyston; cherished grandmother of James Billera, Marissa, Jenna and Vincent Maguire; loved sister of Annette Guadagnino of Barnegat.

Joseph P. Kovach age 87 of Whiting formerly of Paterson passed away on Monday, May 17, 2010 at the Community Hospital in Toms River.  His loving wife and children where constantly at his bedside and witnessed his peaceful passing into life eternal.

He was born on September 14, 1922 in Horne-Otrokovce, Czechoslovakia and immigrated with his parents in 1931 arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  The family later moved to Windsor, Ontario, Canada, then moving to the United States in 1965 and settling in Paterson, NJ where he lived for a period of 8 years. After residing in Paterson they moved Elmwood Park for a period of 10 years. He then retired to Whiting, NJ.

The obvious reason that his family moved from Czechoslovakia was for a better life.  The political conditions were becoming first heavily socialist which led into a communist state.  Life was difficult indeed and Joseph’s parents John and Wilma Kovach said to themselves that they had no optimism in their life journey if they stayed in Czechoslovakia.  They decided to leave everything behind and bring their family to a free land called America.  They logistically had to wend their way to Canada first and then to America.  It is hard to understand the courage it took this family to make such a dramatic change to a better life.  The end result was the Kovach family and the continuing generations of their family where able and will be able in the future to live the “American Dream.”  History tells us that Joe’s parents made a very wise decision for themselves and their children.

When he finally was able to move into the United States he settled in Paterson NJ and took a position with Saint Mary’s Hospital in Passaic.  At Saint Mary’s he was a maintenance supervisor where he worked for 25 years before retiring in 1993.

While living in Elmwood Park he was a parishioner of Saint Leo’s RC Church.

Joseph was gifted with a robust personality with a wonderful sense of humor.  He was truly dedicated to his wife and children and was a wonderful provider for all of their needs.  He nurtured his children into getting a good education and long into adulthood he was always concerned about their well being.  He was a good and loving father.  The arrival of grandchildren and great grandchildren in his life was very special and he loved them with all of his heart.

His children recall him as a good cook who specialized in wonderful chicken dishes.

He also took time to vacation and had many numerous trips to Windsor, Ontario, Canada to visit relatives that remained there and also he very much enjoyed going on cruises.

Joseph met a beautiful girl named Mary Machovsky in Jersey city and they courted for 2 years and married july 26,1946.  The end result was that they had 70 years of a loving marriage together.

Surviving the wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather are his loving wife Mary (Machovsky) Kovach; four children including Linda Meola of Elmwood Park, Joseph Kovach and his wife Beverley of Pompton Plains, James Kovach and his wife Gloria of Whiting and Kathy Tecza  and her husband Paul of Clifton.; two sisters Margaret Kovach of British Columbia, Isabelle Parker of Windsor, Ontario, Canada; one brother John Kovach of Windsor, Ontario, Canada; eight grandchildren Thomas Meola,  Mellissa Woodard, Christian Kovach, Jennifer Kovach and Donna Marie Kovach, Michael, Katie and Kristen Tecza; five great grandchildren Mathew, Timothy, Joseph, Jeremy and Nicolas.

He was predeceased by two sons Timothy Kovach at age nine and William Kovach at age thirty-one.  He was also predeceased by his son in law Thomas Meola.

Marion Francis Marchetti, age 101 of Totowa, died peacefully on Sunday May 16, 2010 just one day after her birthday.  Her family was with her at her bedside when she passed.

Marion grew up in Paterson and had lived in Totowa for over eighty years.  She moved to Totowa with her father in the 1920’s, shortly after losing her mother.  She recalled that the land on Rosengren Avenue was all wooded when her husband Hank, purchased the lot, and he built the house that she continued to live in until her passing.

While living in Totowa, Marion was very active at St. James of the Marches Roman Catholic Church, on Totowa Avenue.  She was a member of the NANOR Club at St. James, which used to produce plays at the church.  In the early 1940’s, Marion had the lead role in “The Arrival of Kitty” and during the rehearsals she met Henry Marchetti, whom everyone called "Hank".  The two of them fell in love and were married in 1948.  One of their favorite things to do together was dancing; they were fast dancers and excellent at the Tango and the Peabody.  They enjoyed fifty five years of marriage together before Hank passed in 2003.

Marion enjoyed playing Bingo anywhere she could; St. James, St. Brendan’s, St. Thomas, and the PAL, just to name a few.  She was also very talented at home decorating and creating her own elaborate window treatments.

She is survived by her daughter; Alice Marie De Cicco and her husband Thomas of Butler, her grandson Thomas and his wife Myriah of Mays Landing, NJ, and three great-grandchildren; Julia Marie, TJ, and Justin, all of Mays Landing, NJ.

Joanne P. Scheetz age 64 of Kinnelon died peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2010, after a lifelong battle with Muscular Dystrophy; she had the comfort of her sister Carol by her side.

She was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas and lived in El Paso, Texas, Youngstown, Ohio and Sanford, North Carolina before moving to Kinnelon, NJ fifteen years ago.

Joanne’s body physically gave her a hard time, but mentally she was as sharp as a tack.  She enjoyed following politics and world events and was very knowledgeable on these subjects. She was also a devout fan of Notre Dame Football.  She knew all the stats,  the players and even offered in-depth analysis as to why they had won or lost a game. She also had a terrific sense of humor.  She was witty, clever, always smiling, considerate, and never complained.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Raymond John Scheetz, Sr., M.D. and Mary (Coletta) Scheetz; loving sister of Dr. Raymond Scheetz, Jr. and his wife Sherran of Moreland Hills, OH, Carol Borinski and her husband Andrew of Kinnelon, NJ and the late Marilyn Scheetz(1978) and the late Bonnie Scheetz(1982); loved aunt to seven nieces and nephews and eleven great-nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial donation to Our Lady of Magnificat, 2 Miller Road, Kinnelon, NJ 07405 would be appreciated.

Mary Santin age 89 of North Haledon died Saturday, May 15, 2010 peacefully at home.

She was born in Elizabeth and later lived in Belleville for forty years.  She was a secretary for the Mansol Ceramics Company, Belleville for twenty six years.

Mary was the beloved wife of forty years to the late Augustin Santin, Jr.(1981); loving mother of Carol Santin-Gorga of North Haledon; cherished grandmother of Jaymie Carbon and her husband Joe of Wayne, Christopher Gorga and his wife Rayna of North Haledon, and Adam Gorga of Pompton Lakes; loved great-grandmother of Demiana Gorga, Joey Carbone and Ciana Gorga; loved sister of Sixto “Bob” Salgado of Forked River.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Valley Hospice, 15 Essex Road, Suite 301, Paramus, NJ 07652 would be appreciated.