Madeline R. Derminer age 87 of Wayne died Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Hospice of NJ, Wayne.

She was born and raised in Clearfield, PA until her graduation from St. Francis Grade School and High School, Clearfield, PA with the Class of 1940. She then had a long and laborious journey to obtain her nursing credentials, with many interruptions, in 1966. She graduated from Villa Maria College, Erie, PA with a B.S. in Nursing; Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD where she received her degree as a Registered Nurse and Teachers College, Columbia University, NY, NY where she received her Masters Degree in Nursing in 1966.

All through her college years(1946 – 19666) she held a full-time job at Mountainside Hospital, Montclair and stayed in their employ until her retirement in 1979. Some of Madeline’s most difficult years where when she maintained a full-time job at the hospital, worked to complete her Masters Degree and furnished her mother with the care and attention required in the autumn years of her life.

In lieu of flowers donations to Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, 32 W. Franklin Ave., Pequannock, NJ 07440 would be appreciated.

Lawrence Reinauer age 98 of Cedar Crest Village, Pompton Plains died Friday, September 11, 2009, peacefully with his family by his side.

He was born in Paterson having lived in Hawthorne, Clifton, Paterson, North Haledon and Toms River before moving to Cedar Crest Village six years ago.

Lawrence was self-employed in the petroleum transport business for over fifty years having been associated with the Reinauer Brothers Fuel Distribution Company, Hackensack before his retirement in 1973.

He was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church, Elmwood Park, Manahawkin Baptist Church where he served as an usher and most recently the Hawthorne Gospel Church, Hawthorne, NJ. Although unable to attend church in recent years, you could always find him on Sunday mornings in front of the television watching all the church services all day long. He loved hearing the different services and the music.

He met the love of his life, Margaret MacGowan, through a mutual friend and they married on September 5, Lawrence’s birthday. They honeymooned as they traveled for one month across the United States with California being their destination. Up until recently he was able to recall the exact route they took. They enjoyed a loving marriage for seventy-one years before Margaret’s passing in November of 2007.

Lawrence was the youngest and last surviving of eight children. He was a very hard worker and loved spontaneous travel. He would always travel to a destination one way and take a different route on the way home. On one occasion he came home on Friday, gathered Margaret, three kids and grandma into the car and set off for Virginia Beach, VA. They arrived with no hotel reservations and there was no vacancy in the area. They wound up sleeping in the car and on the beach. He loved to swim and purchased a home at Ocean Beach III at the NJ Shore. The family has many fond memories of summers with the Barnegat Bay as their front yard. He loved sailing and taught his grandchildren how to sail his sailboat-The Mayflower. The grandchildren all learned to use the row boat/motor boat--Lulumay. Of course, Duke, our white boxer, went swimming in the bay with all the kids and also joined everyone in the boat. Another fond memory was Lawrence’s “ps” which stood for his desert…he loved his sweets.

He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee MacGowan) Reinauer(2007); loving father of Iris Hascup of Totowa, Wayne Reinauer and his wife Nancy of Scottsdale, AZ and Bonnie Bornkamp of Marlboro; cherished grandfather of Darren and his wife Kelly Hascup, Lauren Dale and her husband Jim, Bradley Bornkamp and his wife Dawn, Todd, David and Timothy Reinauer; devoted great-grandfather of Jacqueline and Christopher Hascup, Cassia and Nicholas Bornkamp, Peter and Robert Dale and Samuel Reinauer; he was predeceased by two sisters and five brothers.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Food for the Hungry, 1224 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 or the Jacksonville Chapel, 264 Jacksonville Rd., Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 would be appreciated.

Sadie "Sally" A. Gaechter age 83 of West Milford died peacefully on Wednesday September 9, 2009 while receiving the loving care of her family.

Sadie was born in Wilson, PA and raised in Easton, PA. She moved to Wyckoff, NJ then Effort, PA before moving to West Milford four Years ago.

She was a devoted and loving wife to the late William Gaechter (2006) and cherished over 58 years of marriage.

She loved all types of arts and crafts including knitting, sewing, and quilting. Her family also recalls her having enjoyed board games, card games and camping as well.

Surviving are her two sons; William Gaechter of Bloomingdale and Edward Gaechter of Oregon; her only Daughter Nancy Hallmark of Austin, TX; two sisters Catherine Cunningham of Connecticut and Joan Kempf of Vermont; six grandchildren Melissa Ritsma, Holly Hoogmoed, Mary Lena Hallmark, James Hallmark, Bill and Matthew Gaechter; and two great grandchildren Jaden and Kayla Ritsma.

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Karen L. Bennett age 50 of West Milford died Monday, September 7, 2009 at the St. Josephs Wayne Hospital, Wayne.

She was born in Paterson and lived in Franklin Lakes and Ringwood before moving to West Milford twenty-six years ago.

Karen graduated from Ramapo High School, Franklin Lakes with the Class of 1977.

She met her husband, James Douglas Bennett III, through friends and had their first date at Staznies in Waldwick. They married on June 19, 1983 at the Wyckoff Reformed Church and honeymooned at the Jersey Shore.

Karen always had a special place in her heart for the Jersey Shore, especially Seaside Park, and enjoyed time there with her family for many years.

She was a Real Estate Agent for Coldwell Banker Realtors, West Milford and most recently Kinnelon, for the past seventeen years.

Karen was a parishioner of St. Josephs RC Church, West Milford.

She was the beloved wife of James Douglas Bennett III; loving mother of James Douglas Bennett IV and Steven Michael Bennett both of West Milford; cherished daughter of Louis Macaluso of Toms River and the late Virginia Macaluso; loved sister of Vicki Clauss and her husband Jay of Randolph, Nancy Majkowicz of Lodi and Andrea Westra and her husband Andrew of Colorado Springs, CO.

In lieu of flowers donations to the family, James Bennett IV & Steven Bennett c/o Vander May Wayne Colonial F.H., 567 Ratzer Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Frank S. Almroth, an elementary school principal and college professor of geography who served for 42 years in the Westfield, Cedar Grove, Saddle River and Ramsey public schools, taught geography at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Newark State Teacher’s Keane College, and appeared as an actor in over 150 regional musical theatre productions, died September 5 at his home in Wayne, NJ. He was 88.

The cause was heart failure, said his daughter, Janet.

From 1957 until his retirement in 1988, he was the principal, sequentially, of Franklin, Grant, McKinley, Washington, and Wilson elementary schools in Westfield, NJ. He deeply enjoyed inspiring students to their highest academic potential, and advocated a strong theatrical arts program.

Mr. Almroth studied in the doctoral program at Columbia University, received his Master of Arts in Administration and Supervision from Montclair State University, and Bachelor of Arts in Education from William Paterson University. From 1948-1949 he studied at the University of Stockholm, Sweden, where he made many lifelong friends.

After graduating from college, he enlisted in the US Coast Guard, serving in World War II from 1942 to 1946. He was stationed in Manhattan, NJ, New London, CT, Cleveland, Ohio, Ellis Island, NY, and finally Portsmouth, VA.

Frank was an avid world traveler. In retirement, he and Stella traveled many times to Europe, sailed from Dubrovnik to Barcelona around the Mediterranean, journeyed with the Marble Collegiate Church of Manhattan to Jerusalem, Israel and to experience the Oberammergau in Austria. He greatly enjoyed being onboard ship traveling from Singapore to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, on another from Santiago, Chile around Tierra del Fuego to Buenos Aires, Argentina, again sailing up the Amazon River, and others through the Panama Canal, to Alaska and around the Caribbean. He led his family on vacations through all the US National Parks, following his earlier experience of leading Cooks Tours via bus and train from the east coast to the west as a young adult.

One of Frank Almroth’s greatest joys in life was music and musical theatre. In college he was active in the dramatic club and musical programs, and in his adult life participated in local musical productions, singing programs, and church choirs. In retirement he pursued his beloved avocation in earnest, studying musical comedy with the Broadway actress Rita Gardner and talented pianist Buddy Barnes at HP Studios in Manhattan. He appeared in numerous television commercials, music videos and films, and sang at Manhattan cabarets. A close look will reveal Frank dancing across the big screen in the Woodie Allen film “Crimes and Misdemeanors”. He appeared in many productions at The Barn Theatre in Montville and with the Montclair Operetta Club Musical Theatre.

Frank Stanley Almroth was born in Paterson, NJ on March 20, 1921 to Josephine Sisco and Martin Luther Almroth. He had one elder brother David. He was an active member of the Westside United Methodist Church of Paterson, and the Packanack Community Church of Wayne, where he served as the Sunday school supervisor and sang in the choir.

Frank and his wife Stella celebrated 59 loving years of marriage in July. They were married in 1950 in Altoona, PA, where Stella was born and raised, after being introduced by Frank’s cousin, and moved to Paterson, NJ shortly thereafter. Stella also taught at the junior high and elementary level for 30 years, and their mutual dedication to the teaching profession, as well as their love of family, travel, theatre and their beautiful home in Packanack Lake, were enduring bonds between them.

In addition to Stella, he is survived by his daughter Janet Robertson of La Jolla, CA, his daughter Kim Vanderwende of Frenchtown, NJ and his granddaughter Kristy Vanderwende of Wilson, NC.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Frank’s memory are asked to consider a donation to the “Paper Mill Playhouse”, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ 07041. Please click below on "Print out donation form" for complete details on how to donate. The Paper Mill Playhouse is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization.

Elizabeth C. McEwen, endearingly known as “Betty” to most everyone, died on Friday September 4, 2009 in Wayne at the age of 85.

Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she had lived in Lake Mohawk, Sparta, NJ for twenty two years before moving to Wayne in 2006.

Elizabeth had been a Licensed Practical Nurse for Bayley Seton Hospital, Staten Island for ten years.

She had been a member and Deaconess at the First Presbyterian Church of Sparta, where she also taught Sunday School to the 3-5 year olds. She also taught in the library program for preschoolers at the Sparta Public Library and was an election poll volunteer during her many years there in Sparta. Her hobbies included Bible study, knitting, crocheting, gardening, reading, and playing the organ.

Elizabeth is survived by one daughter; Marianne Gamgee and her husband Kenneth of Barnegat, NJ, one stepdaughter; Marilyn Gerardi and her husband Gary of Wayne, NJ, one stepson; James McEwen and his wife Paulette of Huntington, West Virginia, a sister; Mary Berntsen and her husband Carl of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and six grandchildren.

Christina Ciarfella (nee Stalker) age 80 of Wayne died Friday, September 4, 2009 at St. Josephs Wayne Hospital, Wayne with her son Robert by her side.

She was born in Paterson, raised in Clifton where she graduated from Clifton High School with the Class of 1946, having lived in Paterson before moving to Wayne forty-six years ago.

Mrs. Ciarfella was the owner of Robbie’s Music City, having first worked in Paterson and Wayne, NJ before working at the Mahwah store location.

She loved to ski, golf, camp, snowmobile and play the piano. Her family was everything to her. She was one of the most selfless people you could ever meet, putting her family’s needs way ahead of her own. She had a strong work ethic and relished in the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren.

When Christina was sixteen years old she was working in Robbie’s Music City, Paterson when she met the love of her life Edmund Ciarfella. They married on August 30, 1946 and honeymooned in the Pocono’s. They have a photo of Christina rowing Ed around in a boat. She would often relate that she should have known at that point that Ed would work her as hard as he could. They enjoyed a loving and caring marriage for fifty-nine years before Ed’s passing in December of 2006.

She was the beloved wife of the late Edmund Ciarfella(2006); loving mother of Edmund Ciarfella and his wife Teresa of Warwick, NY and Robert Ciarfella and his wife Lorraine of Kinnelon; cherished grandmother of Edmund, Danielle and Alexia Ciarfella; loved sister of David Stalker of Clifton and Elizabeth Tunno and her husband Louis of Boca Raton, FL; devoted aunt of several nieces and nephews.

DAUZIER Sharon (nee Latzoni), 56, passed away surrounded by her children; Robert, Joseph and Jennifer Peters on Sept 3, 2009 after a valiant struggle with spinal cord trauma.

Sharon was born in Hackensack, spent her youth in Clifton and raised her young family in Wanaque.

While residing in Toms River, Sharon obtained her degree in Social Work and was employed as a Human Services Specialist with the Ocean County Board of Social Services. Sharon enjoyed her job immensely and looked forward to going in to work every day.

In addition to her children, Sharon is survived by her husband, Georges, her brother Dennis Latzoni and his wife Nancy, sister Laure Martin and her husband Laurence as well as 5 Grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her sister Joanne Provost (2008) and her brother, Alexander Latzoni (2009).

In keeping with Sharon’s love for animals, anyone wishing to make a donation, please consider your local animal shelter.

“God saw that you were getting tired and a cure was not to be,

So He put His arm around you and whispered, ‘Come to me’.

With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away.

Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest,

God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.”

Louise R. Adams (nee Richardson) of Wayne died on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at the age of 99 at Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, where she had moved in 2002.

Louise was born in Philadelphia, and at six years old, moved with her family to Haddon Heights, NJ, where she grew up. After graduating from Sargent School of Boston University in 1931, she began teaching English and Physical Education at Clifton High School in Clifton, NJ. After her sons finished college, she went back to school herself and received a Master's Degree in Library Science at Columbia University. She then began working at the Wayne Valley High School as a librarian, later moving to Wayne Hills High School, where she worked until she retired.

While teaching at Clifton High School, Louise met James Adams, a math teacher. They were married in 1938, and enjoyed nearly 61 years together before his death in 1999.

In 1945, she and James moved to Packanack Lake in Wayne, where they raised their two boys. Louise and James were founding members of the Packanack Community Church and devoted church members throughout their many years at the lake. She was active with the Red Cross as a driver, frequently bringing food donations to New York and helping out during the spring "flood season" that was an annual occurrence in Wayne.

Louise loved the outdoors. She grew gardens of flowers and vegetables at her home in Packanack Lake, as well as at her summer home in Maine. She and James had spent their honeymoon at a cottage in Maine, and in the early 1950's began vacationing there every summer. In 1963, they found a home to buy on Swan's Island in Blue Hill Bay. After that, all their vacations were spent on Swan's Island, where she indulged her love of gardening, hiking, exploring nearby islands, and one of her favorite pasttimes - reading; especially mystery novels. Once they had both retired, Louise and James spent nearly six months of the year at their beloved island home.

Louise will be greatly missed by her surviving family; Geoffrey Adams and his wife Nancy of Ellsworth, Maine, Timothy Adams and his wife Carolyn of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and granddaughters Daryl Adams of Ellsworth, Maine, and Laurie Smallidge and her husband Mike of Rockland, Maine. She was predeceased by her husband James in 1999, and by both of her brothers; Albert Richardson of Holidaysburg, Pennsylvania, and Howard Richardson.

Theresa “Terry” Orrico (nee Miele) age 76 passed into eternal life on Monday, August 30th, 2009 at Chilton Memorial Hospital, in Pompton Plains.

Terry was born in Passaic, New Jersey to Emidio “Jimmy” and Anna Miele (nee Coppola). She was a graduate of Passaic High School. In 1955 she married a handsome young attorney, Anthony (Tony) J. Orrico , and moved to Wayne. Terry and Tony enjoyed many years involved in Passaic County politics and UNICO, often hosting Easter “Vigilias” and beefsteaks. Terry and Tony raised their two beloved children, David and Suzanne in Wayne, where Tony eventually became the town’s public defender, or as Terry put it, “The Clarence Darrow of Wayne.” Terry was predeceased by Tony on September 30, 1988, after 33 years of marriage.

Terry worked for the Wayne Township Building Department for 20 years, retiring in 1999. She enjoyed the friends and fellowship she encountered while working there. Most of all, Terry was proud of her children and grandchildren, and she would often entertain them with stories of youthful summers spent with cousins in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, or down the Jersey shore. She was proud of her Italian heritage, and fiercely proud of the accomplishments of her father, “jimmy”, a self made man, who as a young Italian immigrant started a successful barber shop in Passaic.

Terry leaves behind her son, David, of Avon-By-The-Sea, a daughter-in-law, Teresa Orrico and three grandsons, Joseph, Jack and Pete, all of Aiken, South Carolina, a grandson, Michael Orrico of Layton, New Jersey, a beloved daughter, Suzanne Haneveld and her husband ,Tom, and their three children, Nicolas, Carli and Cami, all of Wayne, a sister, Christina Ciarlo of Wayne, her brother, James Miele and his wife, Linda, of Cowan Heights, California, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Catherine and Jack Cancalosi of Paramus, New Jersey. Terry also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, Anthony, her dear companion, Anton Ushkevich, and her cherished brother-in-law, Carmine Ciarlo.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Terry’s memory are asked to consider the Wayne First Aid Squad.(click below to print donation form)

Ronald K. Owens, age 75 of Wayne, died on Friday August 28, 2009 at the Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff, NJ, after complications following a recent stroke. His family was by his side.

Ronald was born in New York, NY and grew up in the Bronx. He moved to Pompton Lakes at age 18. He worked for the Continental Can company as a supervisor for most of his career.

He had lived a short time in Packanack Lake before moving to the Pines Lake section of Wayne where he lived for nearly thirty years.

Ronald was very health-conscious and athletic. He loved the outdoors, gardening and landscaping, and especially tennis. He was a charter member of the Wayne Racquet Club and played matches up and down the East Coast of the U.S. with the United States Tennis Association. He was ranked as high as third in the USTA Eastern Section for his age bracket and was frequently ranked in the top five. He was also a very loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was very family oriented and his wife, children and grandchildren were the light of his life.

Ronald is survived by his beloved wife; Mary Jane of Wayne, one daughter; Jennifer Gaddis and husband William of Wayne, two sons; Gregory Owens and wife Lyle of Wayne, and Glenn Owens and wife Norma of Wayne, one brother; Gerald Owens and wife Mary of Barnegat, NJ, as well as four grandchildren; Gregory Owens Jr., Charles Owens, Christina Owens and Nathan Gaddis, all of Wayne.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the National Arbor Day Foundation would be greatly appreciated. www.arborday.org/shopping/tictim/TIMSample.cfm

Kathryn Ackerman age 61 of Wayne died Friday, August 28, 2009 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains.

She was born in Glen Ridge and was a lifelong resident of the Packanack Lake Section of Wayne.

Kathryn graduated from Wayne High School, Wayne with the Class of 1966.

She was and executive payroll administrator for the Singer-Kearfott Corporation, Totowa for twenty-six years.

Kathryn is best described as a loving, caring person who was a true friend. She had three longtime friends Elaine, Nancy and Linda; their love, care, and kindness were the cornerstone of her life.

She is the beloved daughter of the late Harry J. Ackerman and the late Eleanor P. Ackerman(Gammons); loving sister of Jeffrey B. Ackerman of Toms River and Marilyn J. Ashton of Wayne; devoted aunt of Jennifer Ackerman of MA, Richard Ackerman and his wife Sheri of PA, Allen (Tom) Ashton and his wife Ute of Germany, Andy Ashton and his wife Reba of Newfoundland, NJ, James Ashton and his wife Perla of RI and John Ashton and his wife Carolann of Hamburg, NJ; cherished great-aunt of one great-niece and five great-nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 would be appreciated.

Everyone that takes this life’s journey on earth touches the world in some manner and leaves an everlasting footprint. Sandy’s life,was like that, he was gifted with excellence of the soul.

Sandy R. Galacio age 87 of Shamong, NJ formerly of Pompton Lakes slipped away into life eternal on Thursday, August 27, 2009 after a courageous battle with his declining health and many days filled with extraordinary challenges. His family was always present at his bedside loving and caring for him. His passing to a new day was graciously peaceful.

He was born in Paterson and had lived in Pompton Lakes most of his life before moving to Shamong to enjoy his retirement fifteen years ago.

Mr. Galacio was a police officer in Pompton Lakes for thirty-five years and retired as Chief of Police in 1983.

To say that Sandy was just a police officer would be an understatement. Those who are familiar with police work would understand the stress and diversity of the job on a daily basis and Sandy had a handle on his work that was exemplary. He was profoundly gifted in the art of interpersonal communication. Balancing out professional life and personal family life for a police officer is especially challenging. Sandy had the personal skills to handle both with perfection and as a result he was held in high esteem within his profession and was an exemplary family man who nurtured his family with love and caring. He had a fatherly humanity coupled with an intense concern for the hearts and souls of his children and grandchildren.

He received his formal education at Paterson Central High School graduating with the Class of 1940.

Chief Galacio was a dedicated police officer and lived to serve his community with intelligence compassion and dedication. He wanted to leave a positive mark on police work and was founder and past Director of the Passaic County Police Academy. He was also a member of the Passaic County Police Chief’s Association, the New Jersey State Training Commission for Police Officers, a member and Past President of the Pompton Lakes Police Benevolent Association No.161.

In his youth while living in Paterson Sandy went with a group of his friends to a dance in Butler to meet some country girls. There he met a pretty girl named Effie Risden and he was smitten. After a courtship of one and one half years they married and they enjoyed sixty-six years of loving marriage together.

Left behind to mourn this wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather are his loving wife of sixty-six years Effie (Risden) Galacio; one son Sandy Galacio and his wife Nancy of Wayne; one daughter Cindy Galacio-Patti and her husband Anthony of Tuckerton; six Grandchildren Sandy Jr. and his wife Chrissy, Holly Jackson and her husband Dennis, Taylor, Alexis, Madison and Zoe Patti; Five Great Grandchildren Cole Jackson, Santo Rocco Galacio, Giovanni Galacio, Maryanne Galacio and one pending arrival to the Jackson family.

Memorial donations to the American Lung Association, “For Emphysema Research”, 61 Broadway, 6th Floor, NY, NY 10006 would be appreciated.

George R. Laubscher age 85 a forty-four year resident of Wayne died on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, peacefully at home.

He was born in Queens, NY and lived in Jamaica and Bayside, NY, Irvington, NJ, New Orleans, LA, The Hague, The Netherlands, and Wayne for the past forty-four years.

He completed his first year of college and was drafted into the US Army in 1942. Having served with the 198th Chemical Depot Company as a Sergeant in the Central Europe – Rhineland campaigns, and in the European, U.S.A., and Western Pacific Theatre of Operations, he received the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, American Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. After his separation from the service on March 3, 1946 he continued his studies at the University of Virginia where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering with the Class of 1949.

George was a chemical engineer for the American Cyanamid Corporation, Wayne for thirty-five years before retiring in 1988.

He was an active and devoted member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Wayne where he served on the Church Council, Counting Committee, Finance Committee, Building Committee and was a dedicated member of the Monday Morning Crew.

George attained his Eagle Scout rank with the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 68, Jamaica, New York on March 5, 1941. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, engineering and project managing of all kinds.

George met the love of his life, Rita Raunecker, after returning from the service and visiting Rita’s brother. Their first date was to a Broadway Show in New York and they married at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Jamaica, NY on May 12, 1951. They honeymooned in Virginia Beach and established their family home in Wayne in 1964.

He is the beloved husband of fifty-eight years to Rita ( nee Raunecker) Laubscher; loving father of Paul R. Laubscher and his wife Esme of South Salem, NY, Gail L. Laubscher-Summer of Hickory, NC and David A. Laubscher and his wife Linda of Carrboro, NC; cherished grandfather of Luke and Mark Laubscher, Jessica and Melissa Summer, Kevin and Kristen Laubscher; loved brother of Harold W. Laubscher of Brooklyn, NY.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 395 Valley Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

A short life story of a lady who had a motherly humanity coupled with an intense concern for the hearts and well-being of her children and grandchildren

Victoria Windish (nee Merena) age 80 of Woodcliff Lake passed into life eternal on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. Her passing took place peacefully after receiving the loving care of her family who were constantly at her bedside.

She was born in Passaic and had lived her formative years in Clifton. She received her formal education at Clifton grammar schools and later at Clifton High School graduating with the Class of 1945. She was a graduate of Montclair State and went on to become a teacher in the Clifton school system.

She was active in the Saint Peter and Paul RO Cathedral in Passaic.

She had a motherly humanity that was full of kindness, love and concern for her family. What she conveyed was a wonderful dedication for the hearts and well-being of her family. Thanks Mom for being so special in our lives.

Victoria was gifted with an extraverted personality and loved people. She was always ready for the next party and was the last to leave.

She met a handsome guy named Walter Windish and after a courtship of a couple years they married in 1954 and had a “great Marriage” together until Walter’s passing in October of 1999. Her children cherish the memory of Mom’s many loving sacrifices in caring for their father in the autumn of his life.

Her family has fond memories of her dancing the Polka on many occasions with her husband and her brother Gregory Merena. Victoria also loved to travel and had lived in Germany for a time and from that base she traveled all over Europe.

Left to cherish the memory of this special wife, mother, grandmother and sister are four sons Walter Windish and his wife Diane of Wayne, Michael Windish of Germany, Theodore Windish of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Kenneth Windish of North Ridge, California; one brother Gregory Merena and his wife Maureen of Clifton; two grandchildren Sara DePasquale and her husband Michael and David Windish; one sister in law Elaine Merena.

Her brother Basil Merena predeceased her.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Victoria’s memory are asked to consider "World Impact", 70 S 8th St, Newark, NJ 07107-1423 or "Hope for a Thousand Hills" P.O. Box 1384, Wayne, NJ 07474 in lieu of flowers. Both organizations help educate children - one in Newark, NJ and the other in Rwanda, Africa.

Doris Wilkes (nee McIvers) age 83 of Wayne passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the Saint Josephs Hospital in Wayne. Her passing was peaceful with her son Brian at her bedside.

She was born in Kearny and lived her youthful years there, where she received her formal education at Kearny grammar school and later Kearny High School, graduating with the Class of 1943. She then went on to Montclair State Univesity where she receive a degree in education and became a teacher in the Wayne School system for twenty years before her retirement in 1988.

She was a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church in Wayne.

She was predeceased by her husband Edward Wilkes in November of 2007.

Surviving are three sons Brian Wilkes and his wife Betsy of Milford, Pennsylvania, Edward Wilkes and his wife Marsha of North Muskegon, Michigan, Steven Wilkes of Newport, Rhode Island; one daughter Lynn Dolan and her husband Michael of Wayne; one brother William McIvers of California, Julie Hazecamp of Butler and Kay Sullivan of Boston, Massachusetts; also survived by twelve grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Elizabeth M. Horman (nee Vanderhoven), age 89, died in Boston on August 21, 2009.

Born in Paterson, she moved to Wayne in 1945.

She was an honor student at Paterson's St. Joseph's High School, class of 1937, where that year there were 37 graduates. She attended secretarial school and worked as a legal secretary for several years.

During World War II she worked in the sales and engineering department of Wright Aeronautical in Paterson, and told of the windows being blacked out for security reasons. After her children were grown she became the Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools in Pequannock Township and retired there after 25 years of service.

She was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Church in Wayne and the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C.

She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred T. Horman in 1984, her son Christopher in 1998, and sister Eileen Kinch of Phoenix, Arizona in 2006.

She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth P.Harmon of Boston, Massachusetts and many nieces and nephews.

She will be remembered as a loving mother, loyal friend, for her upbeat spirit and smile, and soft mellifluous voice.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations can be made in her loving memory to the Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey, where she was able to receive a new cornea and the gift of sight. 734-780-2129 or 841 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081.

If anyone wishes to contact her daughter, Beth, her address is 130 Fulton,St., Boston, Ma. 02109, phone 617-723-8931

Cathy M. Spencer (nee Walker), age 60 of Prospect Park, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, August 21, 2009.

She was born in Paterson and moved to Franklin Lakes in 1957. She had been living in Prospect Park for over thirty years with her husband Tom before his passing in 2006.

Cathy was a teacher for over thirty years. She had been teaching in the Ringwood School system for the past twenty seven years, most recently at the Martin J. Ryerson Middle School.

Cathy had a deep love for the Jersey Shore. Ever since she was a little girl, her family spent their summer vacation at the beach, either in Lavallette or Seaside Park. She had returned home from a two week vacation in Seaside Park only days before her passing. Next to her love of the Jersey Shore and the New York Giants was certainly her love for shopping. Cathy would take her sister, Tracy, shopping every Saturday, without fail. Among their favorite stops were T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, and Marshalls, just to name a few. They never missed a Saturday together and those memories will be cherished for many, many years to come.

She is survived by her two sisters; Tracy Walker of Boonton and Alison Walker and her husband Stephen of Sparta, one brother; Chud Walker and his wife Brenda of West Milford, two nephews; Justin and Sean Walker of West Milford, one niece; Rory Walker of West Milford, and a very dear friend, considered more like a “4th sister”; Carol Halliday of Boonton.

If friends so wish, donations can be made in Cathy’s memory to a charity of your own choosing.

Michael Krivak “Mickey” age 75 passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Vegas Valley Rehabilitation Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. His passing was quiet and peaceful after receiving the loving care of his wife Mary who was constantly at his bedside.

He was born in Highland, Pennsylvania and spent his formative years in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Mike received his formal education at Hazelton Grammar School and then Hazelton High School graduating with the Class of 1952. After High School he joined the Marine Corp and served his six year hitch with great pride. He often stated that “Once a Marine Always a Marine”.

He was employed at Consolidated Freight Company in Newark as a truck driver and later as the company dispatcher for twenty years before his retirement in 1996. He very much enjoyed his work.

Mickey had a long struggle with his health including chronic diabetes that eventually resulted in his demise. We have to say that his passing was a great relief to a new day for him. Perhaps a blessing of relief for him after his long and tenuous struggle with health issues.

He leaves his family with wonderful memories of a family man with a quiet nature who liked people and was a good social mixer that had lots of friends. To say he was a New York Giants fan is an understatement. He, was a loud and boisterous fan, is perhaps a better description causing him to be the New York Giants No. 1 fan.

His grandson Michael A.. Payne recalls wonderful memories of grandpa taking him to New York Giants football games.

Mickey was extremely proud of his grandson and all of his accomplishment. Especially his most recent, graduation from Passaic County Fire Academy and becoming a volunteer firefighter for the Packanack Lake Fire Co. #5.

Mickey met, thru a mutual acquaintance in 1956, a pretty girl named Mary Ulichny and he was smitten. While serving his country as a Marine he married Mary on November 28, 1959 and they had fifty years of “fantastic marriage” together.

Their first house purchase was in Ridgefield Park and they later lived in Garfield, Saddle Brook and then Clifton for thirty years. They decided on moving to Las Vegas to spend their retirement years.

Surviving are his loving wife Mary Frances Krivak (nee Ulichny); one daughter Michele Payne and her husband Joseph Cicala of Wayne; one son Michael A. Krivak of Indian Springs, Nevada; two brothers Milton Krivak and his wife Martha of Lodi, John Krivak and his wife Mairilyn of Warminster, Pennsylvania; a sister Anna Sessock of Cedar Knolls, NJ and one grandson Michael A. Payne of Wayne.

His sister Mary McLeod died earlier.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Michael’s memory are asked to consider The Packanack Lake Fire Co. #5, 5 Lake Drive West, Wayne, NJ 07470

Margaret Gerro (nee Baker) age 90 of Wayne died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, August 17, 2009.

She was born in Utica, NY and lived in Paterson and Toms River before moving to Wayne four years ago.

She was the beloved wife of the late Charles “Chick” Gerro; loving mother of George Gerro and his wife Marianne of Totowa and Charlotte Dahdah and her husband George of Wayne; devoted daughter of the late Michael and Fanny Baker; loving sister of George Baker of Woodland Park and the late Julia Casab, Helen Hajjar, Albert Baker, and Samuel Baker; loving sister-in-law of Arlene Baker of North Haledon, Yvonne Gerro of Burbank, CA and Raymond Mardo of Little Falls; cherished grandmother of Raylene Langish and her husband Michael, Sheri-Ann Haug and her husband Christopher and Sharon VanDalinda and her husband Ryan; and six great-grandchildren Anthony Charles Langish, Rachael Marie Langish, James Christopher Haug, Samuel George Haug, Katherine Ann Haug and Sean Ryan VanDalinda; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Margaret was a seamstress in the Paterson textile industry and later worked for the NJ Bell Telephone Company, Paterson.

She married Charles “Chick” Gerro on November 23, 1941 at St Ann’s Melkite Catholic Church, Paterson and went on an overnight honeymoon to New York City. Charles was called into military service just three months into their marriage and when she was pregnant with their first child. Charles entered the service and was permitted to stay local until the birth of George. Just days after his birth he went overseas. At Charles’s return from military service she maintained the role of a devoted mother and had their second child Charlotte. She lived in Paterson for many years having lived in Toms River for eighteen years before Charles’s passing in 2004. Margaret has lived in Siena Village, Wayne for the past four years.

She was active and enjoyed playing cards with her family just the evening before she passed. Margaret also liked bingo, crocheting, sewing and was a great cook having made many traditional Middle Eastern dishes to share with her family.

She was a member of St Ann Melkite Catholic Church, West Paterson.

Hobart “Hobie” Zinstein age 86 of Wayne on Monday, August 17, 2009 departed this life at the Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains. His passing took place peacefully after receiving the continuous care of his loving family at his bedside.

He was born in Paterson and at age eight his family moved to Jersey City where he finished his grammar school years and then went to William L. Dickenson High School in Jersey City graduating with the Class of 1940.

Hobie was gifted with a gregarious and affable personality that was ingratiated with ambition. He was a fun person to all that knew him. From a very young age he had and entrepreneurial spirit and started his business career as a paper boy in Jersey City. He then at the age of nine helped his father who owned a parking lot on Sip Avenue in Jersey City. At the tender age of nine he would park the customers cars in the lot. Later in life he moved into industrial management and became Manager of Manufacturing for Jacquard Fabrics Mill in Paterson.

He met his wife June in New York City. June Hogan was a secretary at Jacquard Fabric Mills in New York City and Hobart was the plant manager in Paterson. They often communicated on the telephone and that is how they met. They had three years of courtship together and married on December 28, 1964 in Atlantic City. The end result was that they had forty-five years of “devoted – two peas in a pod” marriage together.

He very much enjoyed league bowling and at one point in his life maintained a bowling average of 278 which is quite an accomplishment for any bowler. He was also the No. one fan of the New York Yankees baseball team and the New York Giants football team.

His son recalls a very nurturing father who enjoyed his son’s profession of Talk Show Host. Dad would come to the studio and absolutely enjoy his son Alan Nathan’s radio presentations of political gadfly communication on his Syndicated Host show named Battle line with Alan Nathan. Previously he worked with his son Larry in Manhattan. He was proud to be office manager at Stanton Employment Agency.

Hobart joined the Army in November 1942 and fought in battles in central Burma. His unit was the 31st Signal Heavy Construction Battalion. He often spoke of the unbearable mud and insect life that dominates that area of the world. He was discharged in November 1945 as a Sergeant. He received the World War II Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, the distinguished unit badge, the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal.

His brother Arthur Zinstein who was a Navigator-Bombadeir in the Army Air Corp was killed during World War II.

Surviving are his loving, devoted, devoted wife June (nee Hogan) Zinstein; two sons Larry S. Zinstein and Alan Nathan Zinstein, two daughters in-laws, Alan's wife Jane S. Zinstein of Alexandria,VA and Larry's wife Shirley Barbara Zinstein,and a daughter Arlyne Sue Zinstein; one sister Marilyn Rita Ellis of Brick Town, NJ; three grandchildren Pamela Joi, David Ian, and Hope Theresa June Zinstein.

This is a short story of a lady who had a wonderful motherly humanity that was coupled with a warm and wise relationships with her children and grandchildren.

Elizabeth “Betty” Mauriello (nee Cornelius) age 91 of West Palm Beach, Florida formerly of Wayne on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Her gracious and peaceful passing took place at her home with her loving son Chris holding her hand.

This is a lady who ran a long race of ninety-one years. A lady who in her autumn days was debilitated with illness. It was at this point in her life that her two sons, Ed and Chris pitched in and with all the love and dedication that they could muster, personally took care of mom. They bathed her dressed her, fed her and gave her much love all at home. They resisted professional help out of love for this very special mother who had changed their diapers as children and now they were returning their mother’s dedication out of pure love to aid her in her fading days. Family dedication does not get any better than that.

She was born in Passaic where she spent her formative years. Betty received her formal education at Passaic Grammar School and later Passaic High School graduating with the Class of 1935. She then went on to study Beauty Culture along with her two sisters at Manhattan Beauty School in New York City.

Upon learning those skills she joined her sisters at their father’s beauty parlor named Betty and Mary Alice’s Beauty Salon which was located on Howe Avenue in Passaic.

In those days families needed everyone working to make ends meet and Betty and her sisters would turn all their earning over to Dad and he would apportion each a share as he saw proper to keep the family finances sound.

Betty moved to Wayne in 1958 where she lived before moving to West Palm Beach six years ago.

While living in Wayne with her Husband Christopher they became one of the founding families of the Wayne Elks Lodge 2181. They were very active in the Lodge and held many offices and chaired many events in the support of the Wayne Elks Lodge Crippled Children’s programs. She and Chris were presented with “Life Time Membership” status for their great dedication to the Lodge.

Perhaps Betty’s strongest dedication was to family. She absolutely loved her husband, two sons and her grandchildren. Her sons recall a very strict mother who kept their spirited ways under control with a stick to their bottoms if need be. Her sons always admired her for that because the intensity of her love was designed out of complete concern for their well being. Her son Chris will readily testify that it worked. Thanks Mom for being so special in our lives.

Mom was a very special good cook and loved to have her family gather around her for dinners. Holidays were always orchestrated around family with Thanksgivings especially memorable. Her son Chris said that being next to Mom in the kitchen as she prepared her dinners was joyously memorable in his life.

Betty met a handsome young man named Chris Mauriello as a teen ager through childhood best friends. She played hard to get but Chris persisted. World War II was in full swing and Chris had to serve his country in the Army in the Pacific theater of the War. They communicated by mail and when he returned to the States they married. The end result was that they had fifty-three years of “great marriage” together until Chris’s passing in February of 2000.

Chris pursued a career in photography and would often be seen carrying his camera. His specialty was Television News Photographs which were displayed on TV sets across the country. He won an Emmy Award for outstanding “Spot News Footage”.

She leaves behind her family to cherish her memory. Surviving are one son Christopher Mauriello; two Sisters Pauline A. Frost of Clifton and Mary Alice Tarczyski of Passaic; seven grandchildren including Lisa, Anthony, Tiffany, Michael, Alicia, Jenna and Anthony Michael Mauriello.

A tragedy visited her life on June 7th when her son Edward suddenly and unexpectedly passed away.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Betty’s memory are asked to consider the Wayne Elks Lodge “Crippled Children’s” Program, 50 Hinchman Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470

Peter Van Wingerden age 49 of Towaco died Monday, August 10, 2009 peacefully at home.

He was born in Paterson and was a lifelong resident of Towaco.

Peter was employed by Employment Horizons, Cedar Knolls for thirty years.

He was a member of the Ebenezer Netherland Reformed Church, Franklin Lakes.

He was the devoted son of Leonard and the late Henrietta(2004) Van Wingerden; loved brother of Lona Nijsse and her husband Jacob of Grand Rapids, MI, Cornelia Kaufmann and her husband Walter E., MD of Montague, Trudy Breeman of W. Milford, Leonard Van Wingerden and his wife Donna of W. Milford, Henry Van Wingerden of Bainbridge, NY, Case Van Wingerden and his wife Robin of Sussex, Jake Van Wingerden and his wife Heather of Freedon and Al Van Wingerden and his wife Yvonne of Buttzville, and many loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations to Employment Horizons, 10 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 would be appreciated.

Madeline F. Mondello “Nan” (nee Russo) age 86 of Wayne on Monday, August 10, 2009 at the Saint Josephs Hospital in Wayne. Her peaceful passing took place with her loving son Jerry at her bedside.

She was born in Montclair and lived her formative years there receiving her formal education at Montclair Grammar Schools and Montclair High School graduating with the Class of 1940.

Madeline was employed at the Wayne Board of Education in Wayne as an Administrative Assistant in the Transportation Department. She then transferred to being a Secretary at the Lafayette School in Wayne where she worked for ten years until her retirement in 1994.

She met 'a' handsome gentleman at a family party where a family member introduced her to him. His name was Jerry Mondello and they soon became a couple. The family recalls many bus trips from West Paterson where Jerry lived to Montclair where Madeline Lived. They married in 1949 and had forty-six years of “devoted and loving” marriage together until Jerry’s sudden and unexpected passing on January 1, 1995.

Madeline had a very devoted family focus in her life and challenged herself to being a very strong, special and nurturing mother. The reason she worked was to provide the very finest for her two sons. One of her great accomplishments was her ability to send both of her sons to Notre Dame University where they received wonderful educations. Thank you mom for being so special in our lives.

For entertainment she enjoyed trips to the Atlantic City Casinos and was a special fan for the New York Yankees baseball team and the Notre Dame University football team.

Left to recall her wonderful motherly humanity are two sons Joseph P. Mondello and his wife Marla of Tampa, Florida and Jerry Mondello of Wayne. She is also survived by a sister Lorraine Herman and her husband Robert of Pennsylvania; also two brothers James Russo and his wife Pat of Whiting and Al Russo of Clifton.

Her sisters Diane Russo and Concheta Fiorentino predeceased her earlier.

She will be laid to rest with her late husband Jerry Mondello at the Christ the King Cemetery in Franklin Lakes.

Anna Mae Cochran (nee Berdanier) age 98 died Sunday, August 09, 2009 at the Atrium at Wayne.

She was born in Frackville, PA and lived in Elizabeth and Verona before moving to Wayne sixty-four years ago.

Mrs. Cochran was an order department supervisor for the Beattie Carpet Mill, Little Falls where she worked for twenty-eight years before retiring in 1979.

She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Kearney.

She was the beloved wife of the late John Cochran(1956); loving mother of Jacquelyn A. Cochran of Wayne and the late John W. Cochran(2006).

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Grace United Methodist Church, 380 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ 07032 would be appreciated.

Richard E. Hintz, Sr. age 72 of Wayne died Saturday, August 8, 2009, peacefully with his family by his side.

He was born in Queens, NY and lived in Fair Lawn before moving to Wayne six years ago.

Mr. Hintz was a veteran of the United States Army.

Richard and Ethel Lenney were married by a Justice of the Peace in Potsdam, NY on December 27, 1963. They honeymooned at her parent’s cabin on the Raquette River in the hamlet of Colton, NY.

Mr. Hintz was a forklift operator for Allwood Warehouse, Clifton.

He enjoyed trips to Atlantic City twice a month where he played the slots. He was a dedicated Dodgers fan from the days dating back to the Brooklyn Dodgers and also was a fan of Brett Favre and the Greenbay Packers.

He was the beloved husband of the late Ethel(Lenney)Hintz(2004); loving father of Gloria Caramico of Jefferson, Dominic Caramico and his wife Debra of Hawthorne, Philip Caramico and his wife Sheryl of Hawthorne, Donna Gaul and her husband John of Oxford, NC and Richard E Hintz, Jr. and his wife Janine of Wayne; cherished grandfather of Dana, John, Melissa, Jamie, Rachael, Danielle, Nicholas and Jake; devoted great-grandfather of Grayson, Kaela and Alexis; devoted companion of Samson his faithful Rottweiler.

Rosalie Brown (Mastrangelo), age 79 of Wayne, died peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2009 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Wayne with her family at her side.

Rosalie was born in Jackson Heights, NY and grew up in Garfield, New Jersey. She graduated from Garfield High School with the class of 1946. It was there that she met her husband, Thomas. Although they were acquainted during high school, they really didn’t know each other very well. Thomas went off to serve during World War II and upon his return they met once again at a local dance. They married in 1953 and enjoyed fifty six years of loving marriage together.

Throughout her life Rosalie found joy while helping others. Early in their marriage, Tom recalls how well Rosalie cared for her grandmother during the autumn of her life, and then she did the same for her own mother. She was a natural caregiver; loving and good-natured.

Rosalie was actively involved with the Wayne Elks Lodge #2181 Women’s Auxiliary. She was particularly passionate about the Handicapped Children’s Committee at the Wayne Elks. Although she was generally a quiet person, she worked tirelessly to raise funds and solicit help for others in need – and she was very good at it. She was also active with the Women’s Club at Our Lady of the Valley RC Church in Wayne, and the Wayne Golden Age Circle.

The arrival of her two grandsons, Steven and Michael, changed her life. She enjoyed attending their sporting events; cheering them on and encouraging them to play harder. She loved the boys dearly and being around them, watching them grow up, brought her immeasurable pleasure.

Rosalie is survived by her beloved husband of fifty six years; Thomas Brown of Wayne, one son; Scott Brown and his wife Tara of West Caldwell, her two dear grandsons; Steven and Michael Brown, also of West Caldwell, and many more friends and loved ones.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Rosalie’s memory to the Wayne Elks Lodge #2181, 50 Hinchman Ave, Wayne, NJ 07470.

This is a short tribute to a beautiful lady who ran a long and happy life journey for ninety-seven years. A person who was devoted to her family and ran her long course in the best of health. She was truly blessed as a person.

Matilda “Mattie” Allaire (nee Perna) age 97 of Wayne died Thursday, August 6, 2009 at the Saint Josephs Hospital in Wayne. Her passing was graciously peaceful with her loving family at her side.

She was born in Hoboken the oldest of eight children to Michael and Anna Perna. Mattie spent her childhood years in Hoboken and received her formal education at Hoboken Grammar School and at Demarest High School in Hoboken graduating with the Class of 1929. She went on to study at Eagan Business School graduating with the Class of 1931 where she obtained the skills of a Legal Secretary.

She held the job of Legal Secretary for Hudson County Judge Baronio before World War II and when the War broke out she became a secretary at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

While working at the Navy Yard she fell in love with her boss George Allaire. They married in 1945 and they had twenty-seven years of “happy marriage” together until George’s passing in 1972.

She had a firm and loving grasp on her Roman Catholic Faith and instilled that faith in her children’s lives.

For Matilda the most important thing in her life was family. She simply loved nurturing her family and did so even into their adult lives. Mom was always concerned and always directed her children to be the best they could be. She leaves her family with many wonderful memories including wonderful family meals together with fabulous cooking and baking. Thanks Mom for being so special in our lives.

Left to mourn her passing and cherish her loving memory are one daughter Judi Galluccio and her husband Vincent of New York City and Woodstock, Vermont, one son Len Allaire and his wife Susan of Wayne; two sisters Margaret Ferrara and her husband Frank of Cliffside Park and Rose Lizza of West Hartford, Connecticut; four grandchildren including Robert Allaire of New York City, Amanda, Ashley and Christopher Allaire all of Wayne; she is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington with her late husband George Allaire who died in 1972.

Patricia (Patty) Boyd-MacRae, age 51, of Wayne, died August 5, 2009 surrounded by the love and support of her family and friends. Patty was a loving wife, stepmother, aunt, grandmother, cousin and kind friend. She was born in Pequannock and lived most of her life in Packanack Lake. Patty was a 1976 graduate of Wayne Valley High School. She continued her education at Katherine Gibbs School of Business. Upon graduation, she had a distinguished 26 year career at AT&T in numerous management positions. Patty met and married the love of her life, Jim MacRae. Their first date was at the French Hill Inn. They married on June 27, 1996 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Paterson and honeymooned on Cape Cod. During their 13 years of marriage, they were truly inseparable. In fact, upon early retirement from AT&T, Patty went on to become the business manager of the family business, MacRae Plumbing & Heating. This allowed them to not only to play together but also work together.

Patty left a distinct impression on those lucky enough to be a part of her life. Her intelligence, humor, incredible strength and kindness were inspirational. Patty was a thoughtful, caring person and could always be counted on to lend a helping hand and a listening ear. Her greatest joy was reaching out to help others, especially in their time of need.

Patty was known as a wiz with numbers and she was especially good at puzzles. Tackling a 2000 piecer was exciting for her. She also enjoyed walking around the neighborhood with black lab and best friend, Indy, stopping along the way to chat with friends and neighbors.

Patty’s love and kindness branched out to so many people in her life including extended family, neighbors, and friends. Surviving are beloved husband, Jim; stepson Jim MacRae Jr, and wife Traci of Fairlawn, NJ; stepdaughter Holly and husband Joseph Juba of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren Brandon and Joseph Juba of Jacksonville, FL and Dylan and Kylie MacRae of Fairlawn, NJ; nephew Tim Boyd, Jr. and finance Nicole Breeman of N. Haledon, NJ; sister-in-law Loretta Leake and nieces Kristy and Kelly of Forked River, NJ; mother-in-law, Norma Garrity of Stuart, FL. Also surviving are Uncle Frank Duffy of Wilton, NY; cousins, Susan and husband Rick Comish of Gansevoort, NY; Michael Duffy and wife Susan McGreevey of Port Jefferson Station, NY; Kathleen Duffy of Garland, TX; Marianne and husband Daniel Crayon of Bayside, Queens, NY; Francis (Buddy) Duffy and wife Celeste of Masapequah, NY.

Patty was predeceased by her parents John D. Boyd (1996) and Josephine (1999) and her two brothers John M. (2005) and Timothy B. Boyd (2009).

Patty will be dearly missed by all.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Patty’s memory are asked to consider The Packanack Lake Fire Company #5, Wayne, NJ 07470.

Lambert Intres Jr. age 91 of Wayne on Friday, July 31, 2009 at the Saint Josephs Hospital in Wayne. His passing was quiet and peaceful.

He was born in Schiedan, Netherlands and came to America in 1927 at age nine. The family first settle in Cedar Grove where he lived before moving to, a farming community known as, Wayne sixty-four years ago.

Lambert got a job a Jenkins Brush Company in Cedar Grove and worked his way up to be Plant Manager. He worked a total of forty-five years for Jenkins Brush before retiring in 1990. He loved his work.

He served for four years in the United States Air Corp during World War II in the Philippines and was with a B-17 Squadron known as Headquarters and Headquarters 46th Service Group.

Before going off to war he met, at his church, and fell in love with Edith Romano. While he was in the Philippine theater of the war they wrote letters to each other. In fact Edith wrote a letter every night for four years to Lambert but because of the war many of her letters did not get through. When he returned from the war they married on October 29, 1945 and had sixty four years of “happy marriage” together. His loving wife Edith will tell you that her nicest memory of Lambert is that he married her. Marriage does not get any better than that.

Lambert was gifted with an extraverted personality and by nature he was popular and a good and welcome mixer in his social circle.

He was a member of Calvary Gospel Church located in Wayne and served on the Board of Deacons and was a long time Sunday School Teacher and superintendant of the Sunday School program.

Sadness struck his life journey when in 2003 he received news that his only son Robert Intres had died suddenly of a heart attack at age fifty-two.

Surviving are his loving wife Edith (nee Romano) Intres, one sister Jennie Versteeg and a brother Jean Intres both of Norwich, New York; his daughter in law Miriam Intres of North Carolina; grandchildren including Courtney and Ryan Intres of North Carolina; two great grandchildren Lucas and Cameron Morrison of North Carolina.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Lambert’s memory are asked to consider Calvary Gospel Church, 1559 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470

Alice Louise Tenthoff (nee Eggermann) age 95 years eleven months of Wayne died Friday, July 31, 2009 at CareOne in Wayne.

She was born and raised in Jersey City and later moved to Beaver, Pennsylvania, Port Arthur, Texas, Cranford, New Jersey, and Bethel Park, Pennsylvania just south of Pittsburg before settling in Wayne thirty-seven years ago.

Alice received her formal education at Jersey City High School graduating with the Class of 1931. Her working career began right out of high school as a secretary with a jewelry firm in New York City. She stayed there until she got a position, also as a secretary, for the National Biscuit Company in New York City at 14th Street. The new job was a shorter commute but still took a bus and then the tube train under the Hudson River and a subway. It is interesting to note that her commute to work in those days was five cents for the Tube or a City Bus. When she married she had to leave the business world because it was socially not proper, in that day, to be married and work. However, without knowing it, National Biscuit did make her wedding cake for her. Later in life and after raising her three children she resumed working by being the Welcome Wagon Hostess in Wayne, a business enterprise in which she participated for twenty years. At the same time she ran “Engaged Girls Services” a company that would facilitate providing materials and services for future brides, and Birth of Babies which provided goodies to families with new children. She enjoyed all of her jobs and the friends she made at them.

Alice very much enjoyed the hobby of crocheting and in her career she made over one hundred and fifty Afghans as well as smaller items. Anyone who knew Alice at his point in her life would recognize her and her crochet bag. She used her finished products as gifts, and for charity auctions to help raise money for various causes. In her later years she spent time teaching her granddaughter how to crochet.

She was a member of the DAR “Daughters of the American Revolution Schuyler-Colfax Chapter” in Wayne. She was also a member of the Society for Creative Anachronisms, an educational society that went to great lengths creating historic events. One such event was carried out at Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania where ten thousand participants created a Medieval Village setting thereby giving participants and attendees a realistic picture of past middle ages civilization.

Alice also loved to travel and has logged visits to many countries including Germany, Mexico, Canada, France, Greece, and on safari to Kenya, Africa and many locations in the US including Florida and California.

Her children are left with fond memories in their youth of a very dedicated Mother who always put others before herself. Mom would welcome her children’s friends to their home and was always the hostess to be admired. As the children entered their adult years Mom assumed roles as friend and inspiration.

Edward and Alice Tenthoff were sometimes happily married for forty-four years until Ed’s passing in April 1983.

Surviving are two sons Edward John Tenthoff and his wife Katherine of West Milford, Alan Peter Tenthoff and his wife Lee of Little River, SC; one daughter Marian Hanlon and her husband John of Riverdale; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

William F. Rabbat, born in Paterson New Jersey, June 17, 1931, son of Kareem and Mary Rabbat.

Husband of Barbara (Basinski) Rabbat, father of Maria, Andrew and Victor Rabbat. Grandfather of Arabella, Rebecca, Sophia, Kareem and Aliyah Rabbat.

After a long and courageous struggle with cancer, William died on July 28, 2009. During his long and distinguished career as an attorney, William served as a member of the United States Bar Association, the State of New Jersey Bar Association and the Passaic County Bar Association. William served as an Assistant Prosecutor under John Thevos, and as the Public Defender for the municipality of Wayne, New Jersey. William was also President of the Passaic County Bar Association in 1982 as well as a Trustee of the Passaic County Bar Association. He also served on the Passaic County District Ethics Committee and the Passaic County Judicial Appointments Committee. William was a parishoner of St. Ann’s Melkite Catholic Church in West Paterson, where he served as counsel to all of the pastors since he was admitted to the Bar. He was also a moderator for St. Ann’s CYO, a former church Trustee and a member of the Parish Advisory Council. He was a Knight of Galilee and a Knight of Jerusalem. In 2000, he was named Parishoner of Honor.

He was a President of the Aleppian Charity Society and a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. William also served as Committeeman for Wayne Boy Scout Troop #108. He was a charitable man with a humble heart; he loved his family, his profession, and his church. He will be sadly missed and graciously remembered by many.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Ann’s Charitable Society, c/o St. Ann’s Melkite Catholic Church, 402 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, NJ, or to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Research, 1275 York Avenue, New York, New York 10021.

Evelyn Birdsall of Wayne died on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at home.

She is the loving mother of Robert and John; devoted mother of Mae, loving mother-in-law to Jack; cherrished grandmother to nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; much loved aunt of one niece.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of NJ, 400 Broadacres Drive, 1st Floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

Robert H. Shanahan of Wayne died Monday, July 27, 2009 peacefully at St. Josephs Wayne Hospital.

He was born in Hackensack and has lived in Wayne for the past thirty-six years.

Robert worked for PSE&G’s gas division in Clifton for thirty-seven years before retiring in 1996.

He met the love of his life Ingeborg Augustin in Germany. She came to this country with a job offer at the German Embassy in Washington, DC. Instead of going for the job she stayed in New Jersey and dated Bob for one year before marrying him on February 7, 1959. They honeymooned in Washington, DC and have enjoyed fifty years of a loving and caring marriage.

Surviving him are his wife Ingeborg (Augustin) Shanahan; one sister Barbara Hansen and her husband Robert of Richmond, VA and four loving nieces Denise, Kristen, Tara and Christine. He was predeceased by his parents Hugh and Catherine(Ridosh) Shanahan.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Wayne Animal Shelter, 187 Dey Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

John Salvatore Casella age 82 of Wayne died Monday, July 27, 2009 with his wife Anna by his side.

He was born in Paterson and was a lifelong resident of Wayne. He attended the Preakness Elementary School, Anthony Wayne Junior High School and Pompton Lakes High School with the Class of 1944.

He grew up on the family “truck” farm along Valley Road in Wayne. In the early years, he ploughed fields with a horse-drawn plow, and learned to grow delicious vegetables which the family would take to the Farmers’ Market in Paterson.

In later years, John would continue to farm his own property with his wife Claire and children. The community enjoyed their corn, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, string beans, cucumber, spinach, watermelon and many others. They would continue the family tradition of taking their produce to the Farmers’ Market in Paterson and later had a roadside stand on Valley Road.

He left high school half way through his senior year and entered the US Army. The draft board offered to let him stay Stateside as his brother was serving in the Navy and he was the only son left to tend to the family farm. He declined their offer to stay home as he wanted to serve his country. He served with the 521st Infantry, 345th as a Truck Driver, 27th Infantry Division and finally the 43rd Engineers Construction Battalion where he served in Japan re-building airstrips.

John and Anna fell in love and were later married on November 1, 1958 at Holy Cross Church in Wayne. They built their home on a portion of the original farm on Valley Road, where they would live with their family for the next fifty years.

He was a heavy equipment operator working with the Operating Engineers Local 825, Newark for 42 and one half years before his retirement in 1987.

John was a very hard worker and avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed taking his children and their friends hunting and fishing. They would often pack a picnic lunch and head to Sussex as a family. Anna even tied flies for their fishing excursions. It is believed that John’s farm roots brought out his love of the outdoors.

Surviving are his loving wife of fifty years Anna (nee Gavan) “Claire” Casella; loving father of John F. Casella of Vernon, Mark Casella and his wife Theresa of Lackawaxen, PA, Linda Schalck and her husband Donald of Wayne and James Casella of Scranton, PA; cherished grandfather of Bryan , Victoria, Amber, Jamie, Julia, Tara and John Casella and Claire and Erin Schalck; loved great-grandfather of Jordan and Braedon; sister of Agnes Guard of CA, Mildred Eelman and her husband Garry of FL, Marie Lilliedoll of CA, Eleanor Bruno and her husband Charles of Wayne, NJ and the late Francis Casella.

Those considering donations are asked to contact Hospice of NJ, 400 Broad Acres Dr., 1St Floor, Bloomfield NJ 07004.

Salvatore Giannetti age 74 of Wayne died suddenly on Friday, July 24, 2009 at home.

He was born in the family home on Dixon Avenue in Paterson and raised on McBride Avenue in West Paterson having attended Schools No. 1, No. 4 and Passaic Valley High School with the Class of 1951. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War.

Salvatore met the love of his life, Margaret Nieskens, at Basile’s Candy Store on Murray Avenue in Paterson. Actually the candy store was a local hangout for Salvatore and Margaret would encourage her friends to keep circling the block in the hopes that Salvatore would notice her. Their first date was to a lookout on Garrett Mountain in his father’s car. This of course had to be done during the daytime because Margaret’s father would never let her go on a date at night. They married on March 29, 1959 first at the Wyckoff Reformed Church, Wyckoff and later at Saint James RC Church, Totowa. They honeymooned in Washington DC and later established their home in Wayne in 1963.

Salvatore’s working career spanned fifty-one years in the banking industry having begun his career with the First National Bank of New Jersey, Paterson and worked for Urban National Bank, Wyckoff, Trust Company Bank, Weehawken, Banko Popular, Union City and most recently for the First Bank Americano, Union City.

He was the loving husband of over fifty years to Margaret (Nieskins) Giannetti; loving father of Salvatore and his wife Ines of Darien, CT and Robert Giannetti and his wife Reneѐ of Pompton Plains; cherished grandfather of Lucas and Robert Edward Giannetti; loved brother of Samuel Giannetti and his wife Anita of Cedar Grove; devoted cousin of Josephine Iandiorio and her husband John of Totowa, Amelia Lixie and her husband Francis of Cooper City, FL, Patricia Nestico of Pompton Lakes and Sandra Turula and her husband Vincent of Pequannock; much loved brother-in-law of Vera Falconieri and her husband Carman of Totowa; loving uncle to several nieces and nephews.

The concept of death some call dreadful is perhaps not so for some. In this life story it is a passage to a new day, a calling of freedom at last into the hands of the creator that originally gave it. For Donald Jantzen it is a new vista of total health. Yes free at last to enjoy eternal life to its fullest. It is the story of a beautiful family and their great sacrifices for each other. Those who knew this family can fill in the blanks from their own memories and experiences to sense the real tragedies and the real triumphs of Donald’s life. Donald Jantzen age fifty-nine of Wayne died on Friday, July 24, 2009 at his home. His passing was graciously peaceful.

He was born in Jersey City and had lived in Wayne for the past forty-seven years.

Donald was born with anoxia, commonly known as lack of oxygen, a condition that caused him to have Cerebral Palsy. His life condition was unrelenting and merciless and filled many days with extraordinary challenges and perhaps great frustrations of what each day would present.

To begin his story in a meaningful way we need to see the whole picture of his family surroundings. He was born to a family that cherished him, dedicated their lives to aiding and loving him and where no doubt the reason he survived to the age of fifty-nine. His parents Charles and Marjorie Jantzen set the pattern for his life’s care and his two sisters and three brothers made many sacrifices and genuinely gave much of themselves to take care of Donald.

Any family with a lesser dedication would have given up and institutionalized their special needs son and brother but not the Jantzen family. We need to view their many sacrifices of time, talent and love over a course of fifty-nine years to sort of get a handle on the true meaning of personal family dedication.

Donald with his diagnosed medical condition of Cerebral Palsy kept him in a state of uncontrolled spasms so that he could not exercise as a non afflicted person and had the additional condition of atrophy or shrinking of his tendons and muscles so that he lost coordinated control of his arms legs as well as his vocalization. Just know that his mind was just fine and well above average intelligence. This of course caused him to experience extreme frustrations that were often expressed in uncoordinated arm, leg and head motions that could easily intimidate the uninitiated person trying to visit and communicate with him.

At the age of 25, he had an operation to releive the cerebral palsy but the operation left him with paraplegia, with no feeling from the waist down.

His family understood his frustrations and learned how to work around his dilemmas as best they could to comfort Donald. Even though his father and mother and siblings were in full dedication to Donald there was only so much they could do without interfering with his life’s personal needs.

His father spent most of his time with Donald, in his youthful years, escorting him to outside activities. His dad, Charles ,was always looking for ways to insure Donald’s future care when he, at some point could no longer care for Donald. Dad came down with a serious illness himself and passed away in April of 1980.

His mother Marjorie took the bull by the horns, so to speak, and did the work of both mother and father. She displayed and produced a mother’s love for Donald that was exemplary beyond words. We have to say in admiration “What a Wonderful Mother”.

He spent every day in his wheel chair and as a child he just wanted to be like the other kids and play ball and enjoy the outdoors but his condition made it impossible. As a teenager he wanted to do what teenagers do but again he was not able to. As he went into manhood he had the same needs as every person growing up who finally needs loving relationships of perhaps a girl friend and pals to socialize with but that never developed. Finally he was able with help to establish his own home and for the past twelve years he enjoyed as best he could his own personal space.

On Friday evening God touched him and called him home.

Surviving him are his Mother Marjorie (nee Bowers) Jantzen of Wayne, his sisters Connie Jantzen and her husband Raymond Maguire of Stuart, Florida and Juliana Sauciuc and her husband Walter of Monroe, North Carolina; his brothers Joseph Jantzen of Trenton, Maine, “Andy” Charles Jantzen and his wife Linda of Wayne, and Arthur Jantzen of Wayne; Nieces and Nephews including Maryann Maguire of Stuart, Florida, Megan and Ashley Sauciuc of Monroe, NC, Phillip Jantzen and his wife Meghan of Wayne, Daniel Jantzen of Hoboken, Stephanie Jantzen, Jason Jantzen, Jessica Lueddeke and her husband Jason all of Wayne.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Donald’s memory are asked to consider The Wayne Foundation for the Handicapped, 30 Woodridge Terrace, Wayne, NJ 07470

Vincent “Les” L. Jelleme age 91 of Wayne died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 22, 2009.

He was born in Paterson, raised in Passaic and returned to Paterson, having lived in Hackensack and Maywood before moving to Wayne in 1957.

Les graduated from Eastside High School, Paterson with the Class of 1936.

He joined the US Army during WWII and was an infantryman at the Battle of the Bulge. He received two Purple Hearts during his service.

Les met the love of his life, Alice L. White, who lived across the street, after her brother asked Vincent to walk her home after school. They enjoyed a loving seventy years of marriage until Alice’s passing in January of 2005.

Mr. Jelleme was employed in the collection department of PSE&G, Passaic for twenty-nine years before retiring in 1980.

Always a hard worker, he was employed and bringing money into the home since he was eleven years old. Up until this past Monday he cut his lawn and the lawn next door.

He was the loving husband of seventy years to the late Alice L. (nee White) Jelleme (2005); loving father of Ruth J. Yannitte of Bound Brook and Thomas R. Jelleme and his wife Nancy of Pequannock; cherished grandfather of Thomas Yannitte, Clare Kaye and her husband Richard, Kate Monagle and her husband Jim, Meredith Panik and her husband Jonathan and David Jelleme and his wife Sharon; devoted great-grandfather of Brielinn Yannitte, Richie, Nicholas and Anthony Kaye, Kiera Monagle, Audrey and Reagan Panik and Emily and Matthew Jelleme; loved brother of Jack Jelleme and his wife Maureen of Paterson.

Those considering a memorial donation are asked to donate to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Development Office, PO Box 27106, NY, NY 10087-7106.

George H. Thies, age 72 of Wayne died at home on Monday, July 20, 2009.

Born in Englewood, George grew up in Teaneck, graduating from Teaneck High School in 1955 and Susquehanna University in 1959 and was a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity.

He had lived in Wayne since 1970. George was a Trustee with the Wayne PAL actively serving more than thirty five years there and was the Bingo Chairman for over twenty years.

He was the owner of Meadowlands Paper Products, Fairfield, NJ since 1981.George was predeceased by his wife Arlene (Silber) in 2000.

George enjoyed model trains, his garden at home, yard work and politics-having served on the Republican County Committee. He also enjoyed travel, especially to Brazil and Disney with his family. Most of all he enjoyed the accomplishments of his grandchildren.

In 1961 he married his high school sweetheart, Arlene F. Silber, and enjoyed thirty-nine years of loving and devoted marriage before her passing in February of 2000.

He is survived by his son George D. and his wife Lisa of Fairfield, one daughter; Christine A. Brown and her husband Mark of Wayne, and four grandchildren.

Those considering a memorial donation are asked to donate to the Multiple Myeloma Foundation, 383 Main Ave., 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT, 06851.

John Joseph Sabin, age 87 of Wayne, died on Sunday July 19, 2009 at the Sunrise Assisted Living in Wayne.

John came to America from Poland as a little boy, just six years old and his family settled in Cliffside Park, NJ.

John’s first job, when he was just eleven years old, was at the New Jersey/New York ferry terminal selling coffee to the commuters. He loved that job and spoke fondly of the experience throughout his life.

As WWII broke out, he joined the army as part of the infantry. He served in France and Italy. He participated in the Battle of Anzio. During his service over seas he was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He spent countless hours telling stories to his friends and family regarding his struggles in combat.

After the war he briefly opened Jay Brothers’ Jewelry store on Market Street , Paterson with his brother Joe. His watch repair talents allowed him to become a gyroscopic assembler, at Bendix Corporation, working meticulously with very small, intricate parts where he worked for many years. For a few years, he took a leave from Bendix and became a car salesman. This was another job that he enjoyed very much and was certainly a ‘natural’ at. Within two years he became the top salesman for Chevrolet/Oldsmobile in New Jersey.

John was a Trustee at Ocean Beach Unit I, where he had a home down at the Jersey Shore. He loved many aspects of shore life which included such things as his boat, fishing, having family and friends over or just sitting in the yard feeding the birds. John would spend many hours working on all different types of projects around the house. As a trustee, he continuously inspired and motived the Ocean Beach neighborhood to enrich the bay landscape. He cherished the time he had at the beach house and will be sadly missed by his neighbors there.

John was a member of the Passaic Valley Elks #2111 for 55 years where he enjoyed the camaraderie and brotherhood of his fellow Elks.

John lived the last part of his life in the Sunrise Assisted Living in Wayne after developing Alzheimer’s, but still enjoyed every day of his life. At Sunrise, John enjoyed walks around the grounds with his caretaker, Doris. Even indoors John continuously walked around talking and socializing with others. He enjoyed the monthly “family nights” listening to the music, special events and holiday parties. He spent many afternoons during the summer sitting in a rocking chair enjoying the company of his daughter, Barbara. Thanks to the loving and caring staff, John truly made this his home away from home.

John was predeceased by his wife, Theresa in 1997 after forty six years of marriage. Together they purchased a home in West Paterson, where they resided with their family for 45 years.

John is survived by his daughter, Barbara Sabin of Wayne, one son; John Sabin, two grandchildren; Dana-Marie and John Sabin, as well as many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in John’s memory to the Alzheimers Association-Greater NJ, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834 or to the New Jersey Foundation for the Blind, 230 Diamond Springs Road, Denville, NJ 07834.

ELISE COURTNEY BERDAN HOLMGREN - A DECENDENT OF THE BERDAN FAMILY, EARLY SETTLERS OF WAYNE

Elise Berdan Holmgren, age 95 of Wayne died on July 16, 2009 at home.

Born on July 4, 1914 at the Berdan Homestead, (which was located on Valley Rd. at Rillo Dr.) she was the second of 8 children.

She entered and departed this life on Valley Road, the 8th generation to live in the area originally settled by her Dutch farming ancestors who arrived in the Preakness Valley in the early 1700’s. Many of her ancestors are buried in the Preakness Reformed Church cemetery and the Dey-Hogencamp cemetery near the Dey Mansion in Wayne.

Her formative years were spent growing up in the Nellis Farmhouse (which was adjacent to the current site of the Wayne Public Library). The family later lived in the Mountain View section of Wayne. She was a graduate of Montclair High School. Soon after her graduation, at age 18, she helped raise her 6 younger siblings after the death of her mother.

She recalled going to church by horse drawn carriage, having an attached two-seater privy, using bed warmers in the winter because the only heat came from a kitchen stove, and going to the spring house with her brothers to retrieve watermelon.

She met her husband Nels at the Mountain View Methodist Church youth group. After several years of courtship during the Depression, they married at the Holmgren home on New Street in Mountain View. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage until Nels’ passing on February 3, 1993. During Nels’ retirement years, they lived in Brick, NJ and spent several months each winter on Marco Island in Florida.

She was a gracious, devoted, and family-oriented person who loved to cook and have her family gathered around. Her annual birthday picnic on July 4 was one of the family’s favorite gatherings that allowed them to celebrate the birth of our nation and of their beloved and fun-loving Elise.

Elise was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in Wayne and was especially active in the church’s Ruth Circle. She was a member of the Mountain View Women’s Club and active in the P.T.A. as well as the Friends of the Wayne Public Library.

For the past 21 years, since the birth of her eldest great grandchild, she enjoyed being an active part of a four-generation family. She loved to attend family gatherings and never missed a party celebrating a milestone in one of her children, grandchildren or great grandchildren’s lives.

She was quick witted and had a marvelous sense of humor that she shared with all. Called ‘Nana’ by both family and many friends, she delighted them with expressions and old sayings (often unfamiliar to the younger generations) perfectly suited to the conversation. ‘Nana’ always looked at the bright side of a situation and was grateful for her blessings, despite the hardships associated with a long life. Her maternal love and care touched our hearts and souls. Her spirited life will remain with us always.

Survivors include Susan H. Pikaart and her husband Wellesley of Wayne, Leonard Holmgren and his wife Sally of Wayne; Lisa Kay Burse and her husband Ron of Vernon, NJ; seven grandchildren: Susan P. Bristol and her husband Henry of Rocky Hill, NJ; Betsy Pikaart of Wayne; Nancy P. Ingram and her husband Patrick of Charlottesville, VA; Wellesley H. Pikaart, III, and his wife Sheila of Westfield, NJ; Erin H. Corsiglia and her husband Chris of Wayne; Katie H. Sahid and her husband John of Ladera Ranch, CA; and Tyler Burse of Vernon, NJ. Great grandchildren included Clark, Rachel and Benjamin Bristol; Patrick, Nathan and Ryan Ingram; Julia and Kelly Pikaart; Samantha, Max and Chris Corsiglia; Abby, Audrey, and Jack Sahid. Siblings: Dr. Leonard Berdan of Schoharie, NY; Antoinette Whetham of Silver Springs, MD; Katherine McNomee and her husband Albert of Forked River, NJ; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was predeceased by sisters Dorcas B. Martin and Harriet B. McNomee and brothers Bird L. Berdan and Frederick Berdan.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Elise’s memory are asked to consider the United Methodist Church of Wayne or the United Methodist Church Memorial Garden.

A brief story of a person that experienced severe diminishing health in the autumn of his life and welcomed the final peaceful moment of going to his eternal rest.

William H. Tourelle, age 87, of Pompton Plains died peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Cedar Crest Village’s Renaissance Gardens. His passing took place while receiving the loving care of his family who were at his bedside.

Bill was born in East Orange and spent his formative years in Verona, graduating from Verona High School in 1939. He lived with his wife, Katherine, in Short Hills for 50 years before their move to Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains in 2003.

World War II was in full action when he entered the Army in July of 1943. Because of his gift of intelligence and talent for administration, he attained the rank of Master Sergeant after only sixteen months with the 505 Headquarters 43rd Battalion. His military service was spent in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operation, primarily in the Philippines, New Guinea, and Luzon. He was discharged in 1946 and he received the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, the Philippine’s Liberation Ribbon, and a Bronze Star. In addition to these honors he was particularly proud of his service as office secretary for General Douglas MacArthur at his Philippines headquarters.

He was gifted with analytical and logistical skills that he applied to his career as a Maritime Transportation Broker for Dietze Incorporated in New York City. His company specialized in contracting available capacity on oil tankers and coordinating efficient delivery to destinations around the world. He always enjoyed the ever-changing challenge of satisfying customers’ needs. He spent 39 years with Dietze, retiring in 1976.

Though he typically commuted to New York City by train, one day a rail strike forced him to take a bus. It was on that day he met a beautiful girl named Katherine Cederroth, who was commuting to her job in Manhattan. He proposed during their fourth date but they courted for several years before she finally said “yes”. They wed on January 17, 1948.

During their 61 years of marriage they enjoyed exploring the world together; opportunities to travel increased following his early retirement at age 54.

One of Bill’s great joys was tennis, both as an avid player and devoted spectator. For many years, he was a regular on the courts of the Beacon Hill Club in Summit.

Surviving are his wife Katherine (nee Cederroth) Tourelle; one daughter Wendy Minshall and her husband Hap of Montville; two sons Glenn Tourelle and his wife Cynthia of Ocala, Florida, and Robert Tourelle; one brother Frederic Tourelle and his wife Patricia of Parsippany; one granddaughter Elizabeth French.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in William Tourelle’s memory are asked to consider The Alzheimer’s Association-Greater NJ, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834

Jeanette Lowery Tuit, age 47 of Highland Lakes and formerly of Paterson died on July 14, 2009. Jeanette graduated from East Side High School with the class of 1980 and had worked as an independent Home Health Aid.

She was a very loyal and caring person who easily made friends. She was fondly known as “The Mayor” by all her neighborhood friends in Paterson. She truly enjoyed living in the country after moving to Highland Lakes with her husband Glen. She especially loved to go fishing in the many lakes that are so close to their home. She was particularly good at playing pool, Blackjack, and she enjoyed photography as a hobby.

Jeanette is survived by her husband of 8 years, Glen Tuit of Highland Lakes, her three children; Robert, Keshauna, and Jeanae´, one grandson; Damian, her mother; Hattie Spann of Paterson, and her loving in-laws; Wilma and Richard Tuit of Pompton Plains. Jeanette was predeceased by her father Robert Lowery of Paterson earlier this year.

It is with sadness and heavy hearts that the Chetirkin family announces the sudden and unexpected passing of Robert E. Chetirkin.

Robert E. Chetirkin, 76, of Wayne on Monday, July 13, 2009. It was this past Sunday that he was stricken at home with a stroke. His passing took place peacefully at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson with his family at his side.

He was born in Passaic and lived his formative years in Totowa Borough. Graduating Passaic Valley High School in 1951 before attending Upsala College in East Orange.

Bob was drafted in 1953 into the Army and served in Company B of the 30th Tank Battalion. His expertise was in Turret Artillery Repair.

Upon completing his military service he went to work for New Jersey Bell Telephone Company where he worked for 38 years before retiring in 1991. Bob was also the proprietor of the Boro Laundroama which is located on Union Boulevard in Totowa.

Bob served as a volunteer fireman with Preakness Fire Company #4 in Wayne for 42 years. He was active in the Fireman’s Relief Association and served as delegate at the annual New Jersey Fireman’s Convention.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara (nee Dodson); his daughter, Nancy Olsson and her husband, Robert of Princeton Junction; daughter Barbara Devine and her husband, Richard of Totowa; son Robert L. Chetirkin and his wife, Marcie of Wayne; a brother Herbert Chetirkin and his wife, Claris of Dagsboro, Delaware; and six grandchildren: Lindsey and Gregory Olsson, Sarah and Emma Devine, and Robert H. and Matthew Chetirkin.

The family wishes that in lieu of flowers donations be made to: Preakness Reformed Church, The Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad or Preakness Fire Company #4.

Antoinette G. Grantham, age 85, of Passaic died on Sunday, July 12, 2009. She was at home surrounded by the love of her family. Known as “Toni” to her family, friends, and neighbors and affectionately called “Nina” by her six grandchildren, Antoinette was a loving mother, a dedicated grandmother, and a kind friend.

Born December 24, 1923, Toni was one of nine children born to John and Anna Chirichello. Growing up in a large Italian-American family in the bustling city of Passaic, Toni learned quickly to be both family-oriented and proudly independent. Such values would forever define her life and inspire those around her. After meeting her husband and the love of her life, the late Woodrow “Woody” Grantham (1984), she settled down in her hometown and raised a family. Toni was a devoted mother to her daughter, the late Paulette DeMarsico (2008), and her son John Grantham, as well as a doting grandmother to Lisa, Damian, Jordan, John Jr., Melanie, and Jeffrey. Toni’s love and kindness branched out to many others in her life, including her numerous nieces and nephews, in-laws, extended family, neighbors, and friends.

Toni had a profound influence on those lucky enough to be a part of her life. Her intelligence, strength, humor, and generosity were inspiring; and her wisdom great. She could always be counted on to lend a helping hand, a listening ear, or, when all else failed, a humorous turn of phrase. Whether she was having lunch and antique-shopping with her daughter, joking around with her grandchildren, giving thoughtful advice to her son-in-law, spending time with her son’s family out of state, or whipping up her famous bruschetta for an impromptu family gathering, she was always happiest when with her family. The way her eyes lit up and her whole face smiled when her family was near was quite a sight to see.

Toni will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, Lisa DeMarsico and her partner Brian of East Windsor, Damian DeMarsico of Pompton Lakes, Jordan DeMarsico and her partner Bryan of Pompton Lakes, John Grantham, Jr., Melanie Grantham, and Jeffrey Grantham of Jupiter, Florida; her son John Grantham and daughter-in-law Traci Grantham of Jupiter, Florida; her son-in-law Jerry DeMarsico of Pompton Lakes; and all her extended family and friends.

As an expression of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Antoinette’s name to: The American Cancer Society Donate Online: www.cancer.org Donate by Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345. Donate by Mail: American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718

Lorenzo Galante, age 82 of Wayne died on Saturday, July 11, 2009.

Lorenzo was born and raised in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily. He attended college there and achieved his Doctorate in Chemistry. When he was thirty one years old, he left Sicily to fulfill a dream: to live in America. His Uncle, living in New York City, sponsored his trip here and Lorenzo was forever grateful to him. Lorenzo would never hesitate to tell you how much he loved being an American and he believed with sincerity that America was the best place in the world to live and work.

His first job after coming to America was as a chemist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. Within a few years he landed his dream job as a Toxicologist for the Chief Medical Examiner’s office in New York, NY. He worked diligently there for over twenty five years before retiring in 1986. During that time, he also served as an Assistant Professor of Toxicology at New York University.

Lorenzo loved his family. He was especially proud of is two sons who will remember him as “dependable and loving.”

He met his wife Betty (Crociata) shortly after arriving here in America. His Uncle introduced them and, after a successful first date to an amusement park, they dated for two years before being married in 1959. They travelled extensively together, frequently back to his boyhood home in Sicily. Lorenzo’s favorite place to visit was right there in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily. Together, Lorenzo and Betty enjoyed more than fifty years of “loving” marriage as “two peas in a pod.”

Lorenzo is survived by his wife Betty of Wayne, two sons; Albert of Wayne and Frank and his wife Simona of Italy, two grandchildren; Lorenzo Luigi Galante and Alexander Giovanni Galante, both of Italy, his sister; Enza Galante of Italy, one aunt; Maria Bonmarito of Elmwood Park, NJ, and three cousins; Rosealba Bonmarito, Lucia Bonmarito, and Anna Bonmarito, each of Elmwood Park, NJ.

This is a short story about a very special and personable man who was gifted with an affable personality. He made his life journey on this earth and has left a very gracious everlasting footprint.

Alvin W. Outcalt of Wayne died Saturday, July 11, 2009 at his residence in Packanack Lake, Wayne. His passing was very peaceful with his loving wife Julie at his side.

He was born in Belleville where he spent his formative years. Al began his formal education at Belleville High School graduating with the Class of 1945.

Al was contemplating his future career and decided to start out life by joining the United States Marine Corp. He served in the Corp. at the end of World War II from March of 1946 until December 1947. He always referred back to his military service with great pride in having served his country.

He then enrolled in Columbia College and graduated in 1951 with a BA degree in English & Social Sciences.

By the very nature of his likable personality he was a communicator, and he put those abilities and skills to work for his livelihood. He was highly respected in the field of Public Relations and among his employers he included Lever Brothers Company, Volkswagen of America, McGraw-Hill, Inc., International Paper Company, C.I.T. Financial Corporation, American Cyanamid and his last employer was Burns and Roe Enterprises where he retired in 1989.

Besides his many company affiliations he was a very ambitious entrepreneur and established his own private Public Relations practice, Outcalt Communications, Inc. where he provided PR counseling and services to many companies including Cytec Industries, Engelhard Corporation, Exxon Research & Engineering Company and Wayne Ford.

Al was also an Adjunct Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University from 1984-1989 where he taught Marketing, Public Relations and Organizational Behavior.

He also had a community interest having served in many capacities at the Tri-County Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Wayne Library, and the Wayne Counseling Center.

He was a member of the Mountain View Masonic Lodge No. 154 where he had served as Past Master and Lodge Historian.

He was a long time resident of Packanack Lake and always felt joy in his lake surroundings and neighbors. It was his trademark to have a pipe in his mouth and a fishing pole in his hands. That was his official picture of joy and contentment. Add that to his favorite sports car with his white hair blowing in the breeze and you have a familiar picture of Al Outcalt.

Although Al's favorite sport was car racing of any kind, he was a died in the wool Yankees Fan and he would root for and defend his team with great gusto.

One of his joys in life was his beautiful and faithful German shepherds, all named Toro who were always at his side. His latest faithful companion, Toro III, was his loving sidekick.

Left behind to mourn his passing are his loving wife Julie (nee Calvitti-Salisbury) Outcalt; one daughter Amy Iman of Rochester, New York; three grandchildren Maggie Zydel and her husband Eric, Carolyn Stahl and her husband Todd, and Robyn Cribbin and her husband Jim all of Rochester, New York, three great grandchildren Jonathan and Andrew Zydel and Joshua Stahl; Step children including Julie Salisbury Ritsema and her husband Fred of Wayne, Cynthia Salisbury APN-C of Pompton Plains, John Salisbury and his wife Vanessa of Clark, three step grandchildren Morgan and Madison Ritsema and Avery Salisbury.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Alvin’s memory are asked to consider the Mountain View Masonic Lodge, 30 Mountain View Boulevard, Wayne, NJ 07470.

Freda M. Giblin, age 89, of Wayne died unexpectedly on Friday, July 3, 2009.

Freda was born and raised in Pontypool, Wales, United Kingdom, and was a WWII war bride to her beloved husband, Jim. Freda was the former Miss Pontypool and left the United Kingdom to live in the USA in 1942 after a storybook war romance with Jim, who was a captain in the US Army.

Freda often told the story of getting off the Queen Elizabeth steamer and seeing a thousand GI’s waiting for their brides and feeling panicked because they all looked the same against the towering NYC skyline. Jim knew exactly who she was and promptly took her for the first slice of pizza in her life and then to Howard Johnsons for ice cream where she was overwhelmed by the choice of over 20 flavors and took almost an hour to decide. Such was the beginning of her new life in America filled with new experiences, choices, decisions and joys.

Freda and Jim lived on Scoles Ave in Clifton before moving to Wayne in 1957. After her modest upbringing in Pontypool she always felt that in coming to the USA she had “moved to a castle and lived with a prince”. A member of Our Lady of the Valley parish she reveled in her weekly bridge tournaments, reading romance novels, taking trips to the lake for swim lessons with her children and constant parties with her good friends from her special Wayne neighborhood.

Everyone who knew Freda was always charmed by her little British accent and would always comment on what a ‘proper lady” she was. Freda’s 5 grandchildren will always remember her proper little crust less sandwiches and scrumptious popovers.

Freda lived the last part of her life in the Sunrise Assisted Living Center in Wayne after developing severe dementia and Alzheimer’s disease but still enjoyed every day of her life. At Sunrise she was known as the champion of the daily Hangman games and loved to croon along with the piano led sing a longs. Like many Alzheimer’s sufferers she also just loved to sit and look at the different colors in the trees and birds and would often comment on the marvels of nature.

But mostly, those that knew and loved her will remember the petite fiery ” little lady” who could talk on most any subject with eloquence and bring a special gift to all.

Freda is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Jillian and George Fischer and her son and daughter-in-law James & Karen Giblin. Freda was blessed with 5 grandchildren; Geoff, Jonathan and Jennifer Fischer, and James and Kristen Giblin.

Dorothy Kellerman of Wayne and formerly of Carlstadt, NJ, died on Friday July 3, 2009.

Beloved wife of the late Fred Kellerman, loving mother of Carol Huber and her husband Fred of Wayne and Richard Kellerman and his wife Kathleen of Hawley, Pennsylvania, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She was a member of the Golden Age Circle of Wayne.

Eugene J. Passalacqua Sr., age 72 of Wayne, passed away from Myeloma Cancer on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the Morristown Memorial Hospital with his entire loving family by his side. He was a strong man who fought this dreaded cancer with courage right up until the very end.

Born in Paterson NJ in 1936, Gene was raised in Clifton NJ and graduated Clifton High School in 1955. He served as a member of the US National Guard in the late 50s and later married Barbara (Restivo). After starting a family, they moved to Bloomingdale, NJ. In 1983, they built a custom home in Kinnelon, NJ, finally settling at the Breckenridge Condos in Wayne NJ in 1994, where Gene served as President of the Condo association.

Gene was a loving family man, known for being giving, caring, and thoughtful. He was passionate about his Italian heritage and instilled that passion into his children and grandchildren. He was also a man who showed compassion to others and would always lend help to anyone in need. Professionally, he was a well-respected, innovative & savvy businessman, having established several successful companies & helping develop unique processes in plastics manufacturing, including the T-Shirt bag (plastic grocery sack) we are all so familiar with. His compassionate nature, influence, and business savvy was passed along to all of his 6 children, some of whom are entrepreneurs themselves.

Gene was an avid automobile, photography, and technology enthusiast. Together with his help and encouragement, his passion for technology led his son Ted begin a successful computer business in 1999. As president of the Breckenridge Condo association, he helped accomplish a great deal, including spearheading a complete renovation of the common area lobby and hallways. He would commonly be found taking an active role in ensuring things were done right and would even take it upon himself to do things himself, far above and beyond what was expected of him as President of the board. As a sign of his giving nature, he would commonly take on projects and purchase things for the community at his own expense, including the purchase of books for the community library.

Eugene is survived by his loving wife of fifty one years, Barbara (Restivo) of Wayne; Two daughters, Cheryl Nylen & her husband Per of Kinnelon, NJ and Lori Stuart & her husband John of Franklin, NJ; Four sons, Tim and his Fiancé’ Kelly, of Columbia, MD, Eugene & his wife Lisa of Kinnelon, Ted and his Fiancé’ Leanne of Kinnelon, and Jamie of Wayne; Eight grandchildren, Christopher, Michael, & Maria Nylen of Kinnelon, Nicole & John Anthony Stuart of Franklin, NJ, Nicholas Passalacqua of Columbia, MD, and Michael & Jake Passalacqua of Kinnelon. He is also survived by his sister Joyce Deehan of Parsippany; Two brothers, Andrew & Anthony both of Wayne; and his sister-in-law, Rosemarie DeValue.

Eleanor S. Brookes, 93, formerly of Wayne, passed away on Thursday at the Masonic Home of New Jersey, Burlington.

Born in Paterson, she was a longtime area resident. Mrs. Brookes was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard having served from 1943-1945. She was employed with PSE&G in Paterson as a telephone operator for over 20 years until her retirement. Mrs. Brookes was a member of the Cranbury United Methodist Church and the Valley Seniors Club of Clifton.

Daughter of the late Charles and Bessie (Barbarow) Alt, wife of the late Raymond V. Brookes, mother of the late Robert Raymond Brookes, she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Robert Coombs of Dayton, NJ; her son and daughter-in-law, Richard D. and Kathleen Brookes of Prince Frederick, MD; her sister, Betty Re of Clifton; her four grandchildren, Steven and David Brookes, and Timothy and Scott Coombs; and several nieces and nephews.

Contributions may be made to the Cranbury United Methodist Church, 21 North Main Street, Cranbury, NJ 08512.

This is a brief essay about a special lady who had a motherly humanity coupled with a dedicated concern for the hearts and souls of her children and grandchildren.

Carmelita “Miling” Garrido (nee Briones) age 72 of Wayne. Her passing took place Wednesday, July 1, 2009 peacefully at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey with her loving family at her bedside.

She was born in Manila, in the Philippines where she lived before moving to Wayne, NJ nine years ago.

While living in the Philippines she helped raise her grandchildren Anthony and Camille Garrido who are the children born of Elmer and Helen Garrido. Elmer had passed away in 1990 and she volunteered her help in raising the children. In the year 2000 her daughter Meliza decided to bring her to America along with their father Olimpio so that Mom and Dad could spend their autumn days in the shelter of loving family and to be able to spend time in America. Carmelita was gifted with a quiet personality that had a special loving family intensity of purpose. She loved her children and even more, if that is possible, her grandchildren. Her son’s children she enjoyed in their early years and in turn her daughter’s children in their formative years. Grandma was admired and loved to pieces by her family. Her family describes her as a very traditional and strict person, with her motherly guidance, but perhaps this was her way to express concern and make sure that nothing happened to her precious family. She was protective of her children and made sure that they got their college education. Carmelita emphasized the importance of education to her children. She always said that nothing can take your education away from you

Thanks, Mom “we love you, we’ll miss you and we’ll remember you always".

Carmelita and Olimpio grew up in the same town in the Philippines and were childhood sweethearts. Olimpio was her very first boyfriend, their relationship blossomed, they married, and the end result was that they had fifty years of “dedicated and loving marriage” together.

Surviving are her husband Olimpio, two daughters Lorelie Garrido of Wayne and Meliza Valenzuela and her husband Bernie of Wayne; one brother Pantaleon Briones Jr. of the Philippines; one sister Felieitas Crisostomo of the Philippines, her daughter in law Helen Garrido of the Philippinnes; four grandchildren Anthony and Camille Garrido, Zachary and Emily Velenzuela.

Her son Elmer Garrido predeceased her in 1990.

Bruce E. Greenough age 65 of Pompton Lakes died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at home.

He was born and raised in Paterson having moved to Pompton Lakes thirty-five years ago.

Bruce gradated from Central High School, Paterson with the Class of 1962.

He was a fireman for the City of Paterson for twenty-five years before retiring in 1992.

Bruce was an antique dealer trading as Impressed Antiques, Pompton Lakes for many years.

He will be remembered as a loving, kind and generous friend who had an acerbic, dry, never knew when he was serious or kidding, sense of humor. Through his skill as the “family photographer” his photos will be remembered for generations to come.

Surviving are his loving companion of over thirty years Louise Hess; devoted father of Heather Colondres and her husband Edwin of Haledon; cherished grandfather of Anthony and Maximus Colondres; loved brother of Alexander Greenough and his wife Carol of Totowa; devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews; much loved son of the late Ruth(Miller) and Alexander Greenough.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the NJ Fireman’s Home, 565 Lathrop Ave., Boonton, NJ 07005-2245 would be appreciated.

Immediately below is the eulogy read by Joe's son Brendan.

Good Morning, and thank you all for your support and love during such difficult times. Today, I am going to share with you a letter I wrote to my dad, Joe, to take to Heaven with him.

July 2, 2009

Dear Daddy,

I want you to know that we are celebrating your life, and we are at peace with the fact that there is no more suffering on your end. We miss you dearly, but I am so happy that you are able to see the wonderful Grandparents I was not able to meet, and the friends that we’ve missed throughout the years. I look forward to the day when we are all together again, and we can have a “Saturday Night Dinner” every night, because like a teacher’s summer vacation, every day in Heaven is a Saturday! But first, remember the good times that we had.

Dad, I think Heaven is like an all-inclusive vacation that lasts every day forever. I’m not sure if there are roller coasters or rides like the ones in Myrtle Beach, but don’t worry, nobody will force you to go if there are. One great thing about Heaven must be, that your sun burns will never be like the ones you would get while we were in the Carolinas. But the party life style has to be the same. Although you won’t look like a lobster with your sunburn, you can eat it as much as you want. I’m not sure it tastes better though, then the time we went to Boston after our beloved Red Sox won the World Series, and you ordered a lobster tail salad and a Heineken at Durgin Park, for a mere total of $39.00. Not only was that lobster tail wonderful for you, but I think it tasted just as SWEET as my skimpy little grilled chicken wrap and water bottle for $13.00.

Our trips to North Carolina and Fenway Park were great. But I want you to know that the day you passed, I sat and admired the views we cherished, and wished for one more Army football game together at West Point. I am so happy to have continued the patriarchal tradition of Army games together and can’t wait to smile and throw the football to my kids and tell them of all the fun we had. However, much to your chagrin, I will not leave at the end of the 3rd quarter, because my kids and I will NEVER care about the 3:30 Notre Dame game, no matter if there last name is Connelly. Instead, I will go back to the parking lot and think of how our family always came together. I will enjoy being with my children and telling them about how great their Grandfather was, and just smile and throw the football with them. After the first pass is thrown at maximum velocity and knocks the wind out of my child, I will tell them that I’m making them better, just like you did to me. If they cry more than I did, I will be so annoyed.

Dad, you never missed any of my games, except for one—and up until you were gone, it was the worst day I ever had. I learned from that High School game I pitched in Mahwah, but more importantly, I appreciated how nervous and excited you were for me, and cannot imagine how you must have felt to decide that you couldn’t go that day. I don’t fault you for that, because you saw me succeed on the baseball field and other athletic events so many times. Home Runs were fun, but winning was even better—something I am so proud of. You taught Kevin and me that teamwork is more important than individual accolades. It has carried over in all aspects of our lives. The willingness to sacrifice for the better of the team is exactly how you lived your life, and I am forever thankful. You sacrificed thousands of dollars in order to send Kevin and me to college, and to drive cars. You worked at night school so Mommy could stay home with us until we were 10, to ensure that we were raised properly. You went back to school and worked summer jobs while we were young so that we could live in a nice house in Wayne. A house that you practically stole for $189,000.

Living in Wayne for the past 18 years has been something we’ve all loved. Who knew that we would meet so many exceptional friends who are here today to say goodbye? Who knew we’d have neighbors like Billy and Jona who would become family…when we already moved away from neighbors in Haledon who were also like family. Who knew that being able to participate in athletics in Wayne, and the chance to be a part of a great school system would prepare me for life? These questions I’ve asked over and over again, and they couldn’t have been done without your willingness and dedication to work and to love.

Perhaps, you loved the PCTI of higher learning so much, that you were inspired to work with the “Teck” kids at night and in the summer. You may have questioned your occupation several times, but if it weren’t for Tech, you would have never met Mommy. So let me get this straight again, mom dumped a Dallas Cowboy football player for you? Wow Dad, you had some serious game! As you know, she is still the same after all 24 years, 311 days of marriage. She is the champion we all know, and is relieved that you are in a better place. Kevin and I will always take care of her. You always said to, “Meet a woman half as good as your mother.” As much as I love Mom, I look forward to the challenge. I know you will give me a sign of approval when I need to know if ‘she is the one.’

As your former co-worker, I have to let you know how comforting the Wyckoff teachers have been. They miss you and have supported me in ways that I cannot explain. It is a special place, and I’m glad that I was able to meet the same teachers with whom you worked. I don’t think I’ll ever be as popular as you were in Wyckoff. In Heaven, it is not a requirement to work on Mondays, so enjoy Enjoy Sunday Night Football and late night sports games in Heaven, because there will never be a cold, rainy, Monday morning, again. Your $90 per day was something that we didn’t need, but you cared more for the professional environment and personal satisfaction of achievement. And Dad…Thanks for not showing any of my new friends my baby pictures or doing anything that I’d consider completely inappropriate.

Dad, you taught us so much. You’ve inspired so many. I’ve followed in your footsteps as a teacher not only because I like to help people, but because I want to be able to be on the same schedule as my kids, and your grandkids one day. And to never miss a game or a practice, and to have a meal together every night--something that we valued so greatly. You taught me great lessons, such as:

• Live life to the fullest • Don’t Ever Quit • Do the right thing • Try your Best • Marry your Best Friend

And the preeminent lesson you’ve ever taught, was that God was there for us, and he does exist. The signs leading to your passing were so obvious. Because of the way things finished here on earth, I have no doubts in my mind that you will live eternally, and that you will check in with us all--just so we know that you are there. One day, I hope to be as great a father and husband as you. And when it is my time, we will be together again as a family for more Saturday Night Dinners, and you can say, “This is what they are having in Heaven tonight.” I will not say goodbye, just “Thanks.”

I love you, Daddy.

Obituary

Joseph D. Connelly of Wayne died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the St. Josephs Hospital, Paterson.

He was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Haledon before moving to Wayne eighteen years ago.

Joseph was an English teacher for the Passaic County Technical Institute, Wayne for twenty-seven years before retiring in 2004.

He was a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, Wayne.

Joseph was a US Army Veteran during the Vietnam War Period.

He graduated from Brooklyn College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and went on to receive his Masters Degree in Administration-Supervision from William Paterson University in Wayne.

Joseph met his wife Lynn while working at the Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne. Their first date was to a movie; Lynn hated the movie and Joe loved it. This would become a long time joke of the family. The movies Joe loved were not enjoyed by any other family member.

They married on August 18, 1984 at St. Theresas RC Church in Paterson with Lynn’s brother Rev. Fr. Edward Reading officiating, before they honeymooned in St. Thomas. Joe always said he married his "best friend."

He was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to watching his two sons play. Joe's fondest memories included watching sporting events with his family at various venues, especially West Point and Fenway Park. Joe spent much time with his "other family members," his dogs: Boomer and Mikey.

He is the beloved husband of Lynn(Reading) Connelly; loving father of Brendan and Kevin Connelly of Wayne and Jennifer and Catherine; loved brother of John G., Peter, and Edmund Connelly all of NY and MaryEllen Edwards of FL.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the John Theurer Cancer Center - Head & Neck Division, c/o Hackensack University Medical Center, 30 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601 would be appreciated.

Mark W. Bielauskas, age 25 of Wayne, passed away suddenly at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Wayne on Wednesday, June 24, 2009.

Mark had battled kidney problems since birth and throughout his life doctors had told him of all the things he would never be able to do. Yet despite those obstacles, he achieved many of his dreams, and gave his all to the community and service to others. He was a member and Past President of Volunteer Fire Company #1 in Wayne. He loved the fire company so much that at age sixteen he and fellow scouts hung around so much that they made them Jr. Firefighters . As soon as he was of age, he became a full-fledged firefighter.

He earned the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 101 of Wayne just before his eighteenth birthday. He was currently an Assistant Scout Master with Troop 107 based out of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pompton Lakes. Clearly, he found his greatest joy in helping others and serving his community in so many ways.

Mark was a lifelong resident of Wayne, graduating from Wayne Valley High School in 2003. He was currently employed with IPC International as a security guard in Wayne.

His hobbies varied. As if Scouting and Firefighting were not enough he also enjoyed; remote controlled trucks, paintball, and video games. If he were not doing any of these we could most likely catch him napping. He also had a great sense of humor; “Neuticles”.

He is survived by his loving parents; Donna and Bill Bielauskas of Wayne, one sister; Lisa Bielauskas currently stationed with the United States Navy in Norfolk, Virginia, three brothers; Eric and his wife Alexis of Haskell, Jason of Lincoln Park, and John Nesgoda of Bloomingdale, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, dear friends, fellow Scouts and Firemen. His family has created a website to celebrate Mark’s life - we invite you to visit http://bielauskas.com/mark. Should you care to leave comments or share pictures instructions will be on the site.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Mark’s memory to either the Boy Scouts of America, Black Bear District, 25 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ 07436, or to Community Volunteer Fire Company One, PO Box 153, Wayne, NJ 07470.

This is a short story of a man who’s health was in gradual decline attributed to multiple concerns. His passing can be viewed as a new day and a great relief, for himself, from a very difficult personal health experience. He is now in perfect tranquility.

Louis Lombardi Jr. age 67 of Wayne on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at the New Jersey Hospice Unit at Saint Josephs Hospital in Wayne. His passing was peaceful with his loving family at his bedside.

He was born in Jersey City and spent his formative years in Union City before moving to a country town called Wayne thirty-seven years ago. He received his formal education at Emerson High School in Union City.

Louis was a self employed entrepreneur having assumed the reins of his late father’s business known as Louis Lombardi & Son Trucking Company a Sanitation Business which operated in Hudson County. He started his work career as a very young boy helping his father and was a very hard worker.

Lou was gifted with an extraverted personality that sorted out his surrounding in perhaps a brisk no nonsense fashion that made him a respected leader.

He leaves his family with cherished memories of a very loving husband, father and grandfather. His family was always of primary importance to him and he expressed concern always for their well being. Thanks dad for being so special in our lives.

Lou and Mary Lee met with their families having summer homes on Lake Neepaulin in Sussex County. Lou was twenty-two years old and Mary Lee age fifteen and it has always been a family joke of who chased who. The end result of the chase we do know was a couple of “I Do’s” and forty-two years of “great marriage” together. Married life does not get any better than that.

He enjoyed the hobbies of deer and bear hunting and antique cars. He owned a very pristine 1957 Chevrolet convertible which won him many awards at car shows. He was a member of the Tri County Cruisers an antique car club.

Surviving are his loving wife Mary Lee (nee Vavrik) Lombardi; two sons Louis Lombardi and his wife Michelle of Woolwich Township, NJ, Michael A. Lombardi of Hopatcong and Danielle Lombardi and her fiancé Turk of Wayne; one sister Jean Addesso and her husband Joe of Wayne; four grandchildren Dominic, Gabriel, Joseph and Antonia Lombardi.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Louis’ memory are asked to consider Hospice of New Jersey, 400 Broad Acres Drive, 4th Floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.

John Uhrynowich age 79 of North Caldwell died on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at home.

He was born and raised in Newark having lived in Belleville and Irvington before moving to North Caldwell thirty-one years ago.

John enlisted in the US Navy on March 29, 1949 and was honorably discharged on April 9, 1951 and served in the US Army Reserves until being honorably discharged in January of 1957.

He met the love of his life through neighborhood friends telling him Doris Egner though, he was cute. They went to a hot dog stand for their first date and, later in their relationship, he asked her to marry him while sitting in a car outside a hot dog stand in Newark. Doris remembers him proposing and then saying “I’ll make a good husband.” They married in Doris’ employer’s home in Irvington and set out for a honeymoon in Florida. Unfortunately the weather was snowy, rainy and icy and they spent their honeymoon in a hotel in Elizabeth. John was still in the service at this time so Doris moved in with his mother and grandmother where she learned to cook family favorites such as Pirogues, Kielbasa, stuffed cabbage and homemade bread. John would fondly remember and tell his children and grandchildren how he used to have to grind the horseradish on the back porch. To this day the grandchildren love these dishes.

John enjoyed playing cards, drinking his beer, telling jokes, and having his family around him. He was focused on providing for his wife and children working day and night shifts. As long as the family can remember he had two jobs Before retiring he was employed by the Wilbur B. Driver Company in Newark.

John is the beloved husband of Doris(Egner) Uhrynowich; loving father of Catherine Williams and her husband Robert of Wantage and John Uhrynowich and his wife Simone of Rockaway; cherished grandfather of Jessica Faber, Robert Williams, Jr, Johnny, Ryan and Jamie Uhrynowich.

John B. Stefanacci, age 88 of Wayne, died on Thursday, June 18, 2009. John was born and raised in Clifton and moved to Wayne in 1960 with his wife Adrianna. He was a devoted, lifetime member of the Wayne Elks.

He is survived by his wife of fifty nine years, Adrianna (Vander Mass) of Wayne, two nieces; Jacqueline Vander Laan of Lincoln Park, NJ, and Margaret Oates of Wayne, NJ, and one brother; James Stefanacci and his wife Viola of Schenectady, NY.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in John's memory to: New Jersey Hospice, 400 Broad Acres Drive, 4th Floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the Balvin family announces the passing of Edward G. Balvin after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Edward G. Balvin age 50 of Wayne died Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital. His passing was quiet and peaceful with his family at his bedside.

He was born in Bronx, New York and at age six his family moved to Saddle Brook, NJ later living in Clifton before moving to Wayne eighteen years ago.

Ed lived his formative years in Saddle Brook where he went to Saddle Brook High School and graduated with the Class of 1977.

He was employed as an Equipment Operator for the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners in Newark where he worked for the past twenty-seven years.

Ed had not been feeling well in February of this year and upon examination the doctors determined he had cancer. The medical projection stated that he was supposed to have up to one year to live. Upon receiving the news he discussed his situation with his loving family. His response was to devote the remainder of his time to his family as his parting gesture. His undying love for his family never waned during his entire battle. His only wish was to make it easier for everyone to face his inevitable passing.

His family is left with cherished memories of a very loving husband, father, son, and brother. Thanks Dad for being such a special part of our lives. We will miss you and love you forever.

He will also be remembered as a dedicated provider for his family. His diligence and thorough work ethic was designed to be the best husband and dad that he could be. Ed and Patricia were employed in the late 1970’s at Hoffman Koos Furniture Store in Totowa and they met and dated for three years before finally marrying on May 22, 1982. They honeymooned in the Poconos. They had a wonderful marriage together for twenty seven years.

He was gifted with exceptional intelligence and a quiet personality. He had music in his bones and loved to read. He was also an avid fan of crossword puzzles and sports. He enjoyed vacations in the Poconos and Lake George. His spoken dream was to retire from work and to live on the shores of Lake George.

Left to mourn his passing are his loving wife Patricia (Buongiorno) Balvin; three children Edward D. Balvin, Christopher G. Balvin and Kelly M. Balvin, all at home in Wayne; one brother Daniel Balvin and his wife Sharon of Middlesex and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by one sister Julie Balvin in 2008 and a brother Thomas Balvin in 2000.

Everyone who lives this life journey touches the world in some unique manner and in turn leaves an everlasting fingerprint. Robert’s life was like that.

Robert Karl Thorpe age 79 of Columbus, New Jersey passed into the presence of his creator on Monday, June 15, 2009 at the Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly. His passing took place quietly and peacefully while receiving the loving care of his family who were constantly at his bedside.

He was born in Paterson where he spent his formative years later living in Clifton and Wayne for over thirty years before moving to his retirement home in Columbus.

Bob received his formal education at Paterson Grammar School No. 21 and then a Paterson Eastside High School where he graduated with the Class of 1947. He was very interested in electronics and studied the subject of “Radio Technology” by means of a correspondence school at Deforest Radio School.

He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1950 and became Staff Sergeant Thorpe using his Radio Operation skills for a Lieutenant Colonel.

When he was discharged from the Marine Corp he went to work for Public Service Electric and Gas Company in Clifton where he worked for thirty-five years before his retirement in 1985.

He was a member of The Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 1 in Paterson and spent many years as a Scout Master. While living in Wayne he enjoyed being a PAL Baseball Coach.

During his Paterson years he was a member of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Paterson and when living in Wayne at Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church. At both churches he served as a Sunday School Teacher. In his autumn years at the Columbus Retirement Community he was active in the local community governance association.

He leaves his family with many cherished memories of a very loving husband, father and grandfather who devoted himself to being very special for his family. Dad especially enjoyed loving and nurturing his family and when grandchildren arrived on the scene life became perfect for him. He loved them with all of his heart and soul and burst with pride when talking about them. Thanks grandpa for being so special and loving us so much.

He took the family on many vacations for thirty years with a favorite spot being the Jersey Shore at Ortley Beach and Ocean Beach.

Bob and Barbara met each other as children playing in their Paterson neighborhood. Barbara was only eight years old and lived two doors away when she first set eyes on Bob. They at first just played with all the other kids but Barbara and Bob developed a beautiful friendship together and at the age of sixteen they decided to become a couple. On March 17, 1951 they married and have had fifty-eight years of “wonderful marriage” together.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Robert’s memory are asked to consider The Samaritan Inpatient Hospice Center, 175 Madison Avenue, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Gregory Casas, age 91 of Wayne died on June 14, 2009. Born Gregorio Casas on January 26, 1918, to Santos Casas and Felicia Dominguez in Havana, Cuba.

Gregory lived in Wayne, NJ and was formerly of Fairview, Palisades Park, and Jersey City. NJ. His father, Santos Casas, served in the Cuban Liberation Army in the Spanish-American War. Maternal grandparents were Jose Dominguez and Maria Hernandez; Paternal grandparents Gregorio Casas and Eulalia Puentes. Gregory and his wife, Genevieve (nee Dolores), became naturalized US citizens in 1969. Gregory and his wife Genevieve came to the US, legally, in 1953 and settled in Jersey City, NJ. He worked in the textile industry and rose to the rank of mechanic.

Gregory was predeceased by his wife Genevieve on March 5th, 2002, and infant granddaughter Mary Agnes Casas. The youngest of 5 children, he was also predeceased by brothers Herminio Casas, Oscar Casas and Santos Casas, and sister Gloria Casas all of Havana, Cuba, and nephew Carlos Gutierrez.

Gregory is survived by his son John Joseph Casas, and his wife Jacqueline, Wayne, NJ, and his grandchildren Barbara Broschart (Stephen) Camas, WA, and Gregory Casas (Mary) Houston, TX. Gregory is also survived by daughters Mercedes Valenzuela (Asterio) Havana, Cuba, Barbara Simone (Albert) Fairview, NJ, and son Frank Valenzuela (Merva) Jersey City, niece Gloria Somarriba, Miami, FL and nephew Herminio Casas of Havana, Cuba.

Gregory is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Gregory Casas, Esq, Barbara Broschart, Interior Designer, Raida Valdes, a Marine Engineer, Iraida Valdes, Niurka Valdes, Dr. Asterio Valdes, Eduardo Valdes, a Civil Engineer, Phyllis Waddell, Penelope Simone, Frank Valenzuela, Mayor of Rochelle Park, NJ, Joseph Valenzuela, Michael Valenzuela, and 18 great grand children: Geoffrey Broschart, Madeline Casas, William Gregory Casas, Alfonso Casanova, Jessica Acosta, Humberto Gonzales, Daniel Valdes, Alejandro Valdes, Ernesto Valdes, Eduardo Valdes, Izabella Waddell, Maverick Waddell, Barbara Simone, Olivia Valenzuela, Matthew Valenzuela, Luke Valenzuela, Joseph Valenzuela, Jack Valenzuela

Gregory was an active member of Fairview’s Senior Citizens Association and a former resident of The Gardens at Wayne. The family also wishes to offer its appreciation to the nurses, aides, and therapists at Wayne View Subacute and Rehabilitation Center for their compassionate care.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Greg’s memory to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida, 33607 or to the Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson, 476 17th Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07504-1123.

Charles J. Noll, Jr., age 91, of Wayne died on Sunday, June 14, 2009, after a brief illness.

He was born and raised in Paterson, having attended Central High School, Paterson with the Class of 1936.

Charles enlisted in the US Navy where he served two years and was just finishing his second year in Reserves when the United States entered into WWII. He married the love of his life, Margaret McWilliams, on December 27, 1941 just before he was called back into active duty. Throughout his service he was involved in all types of radios and electronics. His work on Eleuthera Island was instrumental in the formation of sonar. Upon his discharge he attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer.

After his military service he returned to the Curtis Wright Corp., Wood-Ridge where he had worked before going into the Navy. He literally worked his way up from the mailroom, at age 18, to retire as an executive in 1983 after over fifty years of service to the company.

When Charles returned from the Navy he and Margaret lived in the Veteran Housing on Redwood Ave., Paterson. With his intimate knowledge of electronics he built his own television. People would come to his home to watch the Friday Night Fights. On some occasions they would have people looking in the windows to get a glimpse of the broadcast. He also made his own baby monitor so he and his wife could go to the neighbors home to play cards. They moved to Wayne in 1950 where they raised their family.

Charles was an avid Amateur Radio and Short Wave Radio operator and has had the call sign W2HSR since he was a little boy. He was also a perfectionist, whether it was his work, radios or any endeavor he put his mind to, he approached it with an all or nothing attitude.

Upon retiring he alphabetized and organized Margaret’s pantry. Because of this and many other obsessive compulsive traits his children think their mom should be nominated for sainthood. Everything on the counter had to face a certain direction; his son John would turn things just a little bit just to see if they would be moved back. Yes they were moved back with no words ever spoken about it. Charles has every check he ever issued, pay stub he ever received and even has every letter ever issued from credit card companies changing their terms of use. All of these things are perfectly organized either alphabetically, by date and/or issuer.

In 2004 Margaret passed away and Charles, with his heart broken, turned emotionally inward and led a very private life. He was determined to live out the days of his life, in the home he had built, and did just that.

He was the beloved husband the late Margaret L. (McWilliams) Noll(2004); loving father of Barbara Crescente of Niantic, CT, John C. Noll and his wife Louise of Swan Lake, NY and Patricia Noll of Morristown; loved brother of the late John W. Noll; cherished grandfather of Albert Ciccone, Charles Ciccone, Jennifer Zappa, Jacqueline Noll and John C. Noll, Jr.; loved great-grandfather of Albert, Michael, Karleigh, Ashley, Cheyenne, Luke and Robert.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Meals on Wheels, 1312 Route 23 North, Wayne, NJ 07470 or the Jorge Posada Foundation, PO Box 20541, NY, NY 10021 would be appreciated.

Antoinette “Ann” Passalacqua (Sacco), age 89 of Jackson and formerly of Paterson, died on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at the Ocean Medical Center in Brick, NJ.

Ann was born in Paterson and lived for nearly sixty years in the Totowa section. She has lived in Jackson, NJ for the past thirty years, having retired there with her husband, Carmen.

She was a sewing machine operator for the Barbizon Corporation in Paterson nearly twenty five years before retiring in 1979.

Ann met her husband, Carmen, when they were both working at the Paterson Throwing Company during the late 1940’s and were married at St. Mary’s RC Church in Paterson in 1948. They enjoyed sixty years of marriage as “best friends”, lovingly devoted to each other. During the years since their retirement, they travelled extensively throughout the United States and Canada, as well as Italy. Ann’s favorite destination, above all others, was home.

She was also a great cook. Her stuffed artichokes were unbelievable and she would gladly share any recipe.

Ann is survived by her dear husband Carmen of Jackson, NJ, five nephews; Nicholas Gallo and his wife Lois of Glen Ridge, Anthony Passalacqua of Wayne, Robert Gallo of Clifton, Eugene Passalacqua and his wife Barbara of Wayne, and Andrew Passalacqua of Wayne, one niece; Joyce Deehan and her husband Charles of Parsippany, two sisters; Josephine Copenal of Manchester, NJ, Raffaela Bloodgood of Venice, Florida, and one brother; Anthony Sacco and his wife Mary of Clifton, as well as many great-nieces, great-nephews, and dear friends.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Ann’s memory to the Ocean Medical Center Foundation, 425 Jack Martin Boulevard, Brick, NJ 08724. For your convenience, a donation form may be printed by clicking on the link below “print out donation form”.

Pauline Bruno(nee Yarmchuk) age 93 of Wall Twp., formerly of Garfield, on Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

She was born in Piney Fork, Ohio where she lived on a farm before her family moved to Paterson. She grew up in Paterson having met her husband to be, Benjamin Bruno, at a dance at the Polish Peoples Home on Monroe Street in Passaic. They married on June 12, 1938 at SS Peter & Paul RO Church, Passaic. They honeymooned in Niagara Falls, NY and moved to Garfield to raise their family. They enjoyed sixty-five years of a devoted, loving and caring marriage.

She had exceptional seamstress skills which led her to a career with the Barbizon Lingerie store in Paterson and working for the Bernie Sportswear Company, Inc, Garfield. She later purchased the Bernie Sportswear Company's factory which she ran on her own for 21 years before reluctantly retiring in 1981.

Pauline will be remembered as being generous to a fault. She would carry large sums of money in her purse, forget her purse all over the place, lend anyone money and couldn’t remember a single time money was taken from her forgotten purse or a person who didn’t repay her. She will also be remembered for her strong work ethic. Her grandchildren nicknamed her the “bionic woman”. She couldn’t sit still. She would make family dinners, always doing this, doing that and would never sit down herself.

One of the most wonderful highlights in her life journey was the arrival of grandchildren whom she loved with all of her heart. Her grandchildren are left with wonderful memories of a very supportive, nurturing, and patient grandmother who admired and loved them. Her grandchildren loved her so!

Beloved wife of the late Benjamin(2003) Bruno; loving mother of Joanne Mooney and her husband Martin of Wall Twp. and Linda Halewicz and her husband Edwin N. of Wayne; devoted sister of Mary Zaitzew, Andrew and William Yarmchuk and the late Frances Haskowich, Perena Brown, Plato, Olga and Alexander Yarmchuk; cherished grandmother of Martin Mooney, Jr. and his wife Kendra, Lynn-Claudia Massone and her husband Jeffrey, Daniel Halewicz, Timothy Halewicz and his wife Julia, and Benjamin Halewicz, and much loved great-grandmother of Casey and Christian Mooney and Athena Halewicz.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Alzheimers Association-Greater NJ, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834 would be appreciated.

Sylvester “Sy” E. Haffner, age 74 of Bloomfield, NJ died at home on Tuesday, June 9, 2009. Born in Scranton, PA, Sy had lived in Bloomfield since 1966. He retired from Star-Glo Industries, East Rutherford, in 1999.

Survived by his wife of fifty four years Mary Jane (Shaffer) of Bloomfield, NJ, two daughters; Terri Ferrara and her husband John of Stockholm, NJ, and Lisa Spano and her husband Larry of Roseland, NJ, and one granddaughter; Rebecca Spano of Roseland, NJ.

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This is a brief life story of a special mother and grandmother who fought the good fight and finished the race in the presence of her Savior. If she could talk to you today she would say it is well with my soul.

Matilda Cornelia Sikkema (nee Casteline) age 90 of Wayne died Monday, June 8, 2009 at the New Jersey Hospice at the Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital. Her passing took place one day before her 91st birthday. She died with tranquility and peacefulness while receiving the loving care of her family.

She was born and raised in Paterson having moved to Wayne when she married in 1942. She lived in Vermont, and Richfield Springs, NY before returning to Wayne fifteen years ago.

Matilda was a member of the Preakness Valley United Reformed Church, Wayne formerly named Preakness Christian Reformed Church.

She met her husband, Frederick Sikkema, at church in Paterson. They married in the Pastors’ study, the day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, as he was in the US Army. They married on that day knowing that Fred would have to go off to War. They had forty-eight years of marriage together. Frederick “cherished and adored” Matilda and she returned that love to him.

Matilda is best described as a relatively quiet person who enjoyed watching the world go by. She especially loved family parties, sweets, and being the center of attention. She was gifted with a regal air and in loving jest was called the queen of all she surveyed. She especially enjoyed dressing nicely and having her hair and lipstick just so.

She leaves her family with many fond memories of a very special wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mom was truly devoted to her family always concerned and looking out for their best interests. The arrival of grandchildren and then great grandchildren lit up her life in so many ways.

In the autumn of her life for the past six years she received very special care from her aide Manju. Because of her dedication and care giving, Mom lived especially well, long and comfortably. Manju took wonderful care of Matilda and would take her from her residence at Sienna Village traveling the side walk on Valley Road in her wheel chair to church, the A&P shopping center and to Drug Fair.

She was predeceased by her husband of forty-eight years Frederick Sikkema in 1990; she was the devoted mother of Frederick Sikkema and his wife Janice of Point Pleasant; Judith Hartley of Wayne, and Carol Van Der Ploeg and her husband Jack of Pewaukee, WI; cherished grandmother of Brenda Connor and her husband Tim, Susan Smith and her husband Steve, Michael Sikkema and his wife Kelly, Jimmy Hartley and his wife Stacey, Jill Spence and her husband Matt, Lance Van Der Ploeg and his wife Alicia, Debra Herbst and her husband Mike and Courtney Van Der Ploeg; fourteen great grandchildren including Kyle and Cory Smith, Sean Connor, Ryan and Kate Sikkema, Jessica and Danielle Hartley, Gabrielle Spence, Morgan and Ava Van Der Ploeg, Emily and Audrey Human, Samuel Conroy and Brooke Herbst.

Beloved sister of the late Clara Stols, Margaret Tanis, Carrie DePow, Mae Andre and William Casteline. Mother in law to the late James Hartley.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Matilda’s memory are asked to consider New Jersey Hospice, 400 Broad Acres Drive, 4th Floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 or The Preakness Valley United Reformed Church. Your thoughtfulness would be appreciated.

Kenneth W. Otto, age 69 of Wayne died Saturday, June 6, 2009 while at home receiving the care of his family.

He was born and raised in Queens, NY having moved to Wayne in 1966.

Mr. Otto served in the US Army during the Vietnam War with a Military Field Hospital Unit that was never called into active service. He graduated from Bayside High School, Queens with the class of 1956; continued his education at Hunter College(CUNY), Bronx where he majored in Chemistry and minored in Physics and Biology with the class of 1960(he remembers his mom pushing him to be a doctor but he realized his business potential as he excelled in economics classes); he went on to attain his MBA from Columbia University with the class of 1962.

Ken met his wife Veronica “Ronnie” Otto on a blind date when he was just out of military service. They fell in love and married on October 30, 1965 in Queens, NY. Their honeymoon consisted of a road trip by car from Long Island to Quebec, Canada and back. They had no specific destinations other than being together and saving money for the new home they were purchasing in Wayne, NJ.

He was a commodities trader for the Amstar Corporation, NYC where he worked for thirty-eight years before retiring in 1998.

Ken was the beloved husband of thirty-one years to the late Veronica “Ronnie” Otto(1996); loving father of Kenneth W. Otto and his wife Natalie of Weehawken and Michael F. Otto of Hoboken; beloved brother of the late Edward Otto(2004).

This is a short story of the life of a man who gave much to his country, his family and his many friends. A man gifted with selflessness, was always caring and considerate of those around him. A man with a good nature, kind spirit and welcome sense of humor.

Edward N. Kuiken passed away at the age of 91 on Monday, June 1, 2009. His passing took place quietly and peacefully, in the presence of his loving wife, at the Holland Christian Home in North Haledon.

He was born in Fair Lawn and had lived there most of his life. He also maintained residence in the Holland Home where he received especially good health care for himself and his loving wife Marjorie.

Mr. Kuiken was a Partner in Kuiken Lumber Company in Fair Lawn with his brother Evan Kuiken and cousins Nick Kuiken and Rich Kuiken. He served as Vice President of Kuiken Lumber Company and worked there for thirty-nine years before his retirement in 1982.

He was a member of Faith Community Christian Reformed Church in Wyckoff where he had served as a Deacon.

Ed served in the United States Army during World War II in Central Europe, Normandy and Northern France. He served as a Technical Sergeant in Company K of the 13th Infantry Regiment. He received the American Defense Service Medal, Bronze Star, Silver Star, European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal and a Purple Heart.

Know that Edward Kuiken lived through the horrors of World War II on the front lines. Many fellow soldiers he was with, fell and never came home to their families. As with most war veterans, he was rarely interested in speaking about his experience except to honor those less fortunate than himself.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 171 in Fair Lawn and an Exempt Volunteer Fireman with the Fair Lawn Fire Department, Company One, where he served for over eighteen years.

Ed and Marjorie Fokens met and dated while they were employed at the Little Falls Laundry, prior to WWII. Shortly afterward Ed was drafted into the Army and ended up in Europe on Combat missions with Company K, 13th infantry. They corresponded by mail constantly and when Ed returned to the United States they continued their relationship and were married in 1946. Their many years of marriage can best be described as "Loving and Devoted.

He leaves his family with many wonderful memories of a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who exuded the warmth of family love. Especially memorable are those wonderful vacations the family took together including Cape Cod while staying at the Whispering Pines in Eastham. The family also, thoroughly enjoyed their home away from home at Brant Lake in New York State. Vacations were often centered on hunting, fishing, boating and were delightful experiences for the entire family.

Ed made his own funeral arrangements years ago and wanted to leave a special message to his family at his death: “To my Wife Marjorie, my Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren I want to say one more time for everyone to see and, you to know, that I loved you with all of my heart”.

Surviving are his loving wife of sixty-two years Marjorie (nee Fokens) Kuiken; Three sons Edward N. Kuiken Jr. of Fair Lawn and Douglas R. Kuiken and his wife Miriam of Wyckoff, Robert E. Kuiken and his wife Wanda of Ringwood; one sister Emma Puderbough of Manlius, New York. Eleven Grandchildren; Michael Kuiken (Kim), Brent Kuiken, Reanna Kuiken, Leigh Anne Kiviat (Aaron), Amanda Kuiken, Matthew Kuiken, Jennifer Kuiken, Edward Kuiken III, Aimee Arnold (Brad), Erin Chapin (Byron), Meghan O'Shea (Francis) and eight Great Grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his Sister Ada Hieb, his brother George Kuiken and his brother Evan Kuiken.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Edward’s memory to The Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat, 700 Mountain Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 or The Eastern Christian School Association, 50 Oakwood Ave., North Haledon, NJ 07508 would be appreciated.

This is a brief essay about a special mother who fought a long and valiant battle with cancer. She fought the good fight and finished the race in the presence of her Savior.

Kathryn “Kit” Jefferies age 83 on Sunday, May 31, 2009 of Totowa. Her peaceful passing took place, with her loving family at her side to a new day and a new home in heaven.

She was born in Springfield, Ohio and the family was constantly on the move so that Dad, who was a baker, could find a good job to support the family.

They finally settled in Paterson, NJ and Kathryn went to Eastside High School graduating at age sixteen with the Class of 1942. Kit was gifted with a strong intellect, was a brilliant student and skipped several grades.

Family childhood life was not easy for her. She lost her mother’s presence due to a divorce at an early age and was raised by her father who was constantly working. Her superior mental abilities helped her survive in many special ways.

She was employed at Felsway Corporation in Totowa as an Auditor for twenty years before her retirement in 1992.

Kathryn’s first job was at Western Union and one of her fellow workers had a son who was serving in the Army during World War II. His name was William H. Jefferies and he was captured by the German Army and served time as a prisoner of War. When he came back to the states his father introduced them and they married on January 25, 1947. They had thirty-five years of “wonderful marriage” together until Bill’s passing in 1982. Bill adored his Kit and worshiped the ground she walked on and she in turn returned that respect. Mom always treated our Dad as her hero. Her children recall that their dad was a saint.

Beverly and David remember Mom as being a strict disciplinarian. She was simply afraid that something bad could happen to children if she did not exude protectionism. That caring and love carried into her children’s adult life and she was always there for them at every turn. Perhaps their finest memory is the example Mom set with how she handled her wonderful marriage to their Dad. Thanks Mom for being so special in our lives.

Surviving are two children Beverly Rinier and her husband William of New Gretna, NJ and David W. Jefferies of Totowa; one brother Bob Jefferies of Ocala, Florida; three step grandchildren including Bill Rinier, Michele DeAngelis and Mellisa Wells; seven Great grandchildren; her sister in law Ann Main and many nieces and nephews.

Her brother James Main predeceased her in 2007.

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Marie Angelina Bluteau (nee Saso) age 78 of Lincoln Park on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at the home of her daughter in Wayne. She endured a courageous battle with cancer and did everything possible to avoid burdening her family with her illness. She was hospitalized for one week, then came home on May 1st to the care of her family. She was lovingly attended to by her family in her final days. Her passing was quiet and peaceful while she received that special love.

She was born in New York City and had lived her formative years in Middle Village, Queens, NY where she received her formal education at Newtown High School and later graduated from Rhodes Academy. Marie married Robert Bluteau, and together they had Edward, Thomas, and Jeanne, raising their family in Queens until moving to New Jersey in 1970.

She and her family lived in Lake Tamarack (near Stockholm), then in Pequannock. Marie had been living in Lincoln Park for the past twenty-five years. During those years, she went on to become the General Manager of North Jersey Country Club for several years until retiring in 1997. Since then, she has devoted her time and love to her family. She was blessed with an unselfish and loving personality that suited her well to be Grandma. She had a gift for making her grandchildren laugh. Her special devotion to her grandson Andrew Mazza, who is afflicted with Angelman Syndrome, will always be remembered as a shining example of her unconditionally loving nature. His well-being meant so much to her, and it gave her joy to help her daughter provide such extraordinary care to Andrew.

Marie was a beautiful woman, a good friend to many, and an irreplaceable gift to her family. She will be remembered for her warmth, her kindness, her amazing cooking, her generous and playful spirit, her integrity, and the inspiring courage and strength she so gracefully revealed to us in her final days. Thanks Mom for being so special in our lives.

Surviving her are one daughter Jeanne Mazza and her husband Matthew of Wayne; one son Thomas Bluteau and his wife Heidi of Pompton Plains; her husband Bob Bluteau ; six grandchildren Maureen Ezekwugo and her husband John, Lisa Bluteau, John Bluteau and his wife Corinne, Lise Bluteau, Andrew and Victoria Mazza; three great-grandchildren John, Noah, and Madelyn.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Marie’s memory are asked to consider: The Angelman Syndrome Foundation, 4255 Westbrook Drive, Suite 219, Aurora, Illinois 60504.

In a house in Wayne, New Jersey a family has grown up and grown together. Their web is woven with happiness, pain, hope, laughter, hard work and now the grief of loss. They have lost someone very special in their family circle.

John B. Bator “Jack” a much loved family man has passed into life eternal on this 24th day of May 2009. His passing was attended by the love of his family who share the ultimate gift of faith that only God can provide. This family now ponders wonderful memories in their heart and are whispering prayers of thankfulness to God for having placed such a wonderful person in their lives. They know, with comfort in their hearts this day, that he is in God’s care and keeping.

John started his life journey in Newark, New Jersey, spent his formative years in Maplewood later living in Haledon, then West Milford for twenty years and finally moving to Wayne eleven years ago.

He was brought up in a devout Catholic family who guided him into a Catholic education at Seton Hall Preparatory School where he graduated with the Class of 1957 and then he went on to study at Seton Hall University in South Orange where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration.

John was employed at Kohler Distributing Company in Hawthorne as a bookkeeper.

He was very devoted to his Roman Catholic faith and had been a parishioner at Saint Josephs RC Church in West Milford and more recently Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne. He was active in the Adoration Society and was a Eucharistic Minister. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus in the Francis Koch Council in West Milford where he served as treasurer.

He was gifted with a very quiet personality and was always a positive, kind thinker when considering others. He had a special ability to see and emphasize the good in others.

John and Virginia met each other on a blind date and after a one year courtship they married on June 30, 1973 and had a “happy marriage” together for thirty-six years.

He leaves his family with many wonderful memories of a loving husband and nurturing father who genuinely cared about his family’s well being. A very special and outstanding event in his life was the arrival of Owen Joseph Bator his grandson. He loved him with all of his heart.

Surviving are his loving wife Virginia (nee Gravino) Bator; two sons John Norman Bator of Lincoln Park and James Stephen Bator and his fiance’ Nicoletti of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania; one grandson Owen Joseph Bator; one sister, Sr. Virginia Stephanie (nee Eleanor Bator) SSJ of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and one brother Stephen Bator and his wife Linda of Nutley.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in John Bator’s memory are asked to consider The Sisters of Saint Joseph Order, “Retirement Fund”, 9701 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118-2694 or Our Lady of The Valley RC Church, 630 Valley Road, Wayne.

The following is a short life story about a wonderful mother who possessed a good nature, kind spirit and a welcoming sense of humor. She has left an everlasting fingerprint in this world and on her loving family and many friends.

Irene Della Penna (nee Stark) age 94 of Wayne on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at the Saint Josephs Hospital in Wayne. Her passing was quiet and peaceful and took place when her daughter arrived at her bedside and told her everything was alright. It was at that moment she slipped away to a new day in heaven.

She was born on a farm in New City, New York where she spent her formative years. Irene received her formal education at Congers High School graduating as Valedictorian of her Class in 1931. She wanted to become a nurse and she went to the Englewood Hospital School of Nursing in Englewood, New Jersey and received a degree as a Registered Nurse.

It was during her years at Englewood Hospital that she met Samuel Della Penna a physician. They had a short courtship of six months and married on May 10, 1937. They had forty-five years of “loving and devoted marriage” together until Sam’s passing in 1983.

The Della Penna family lived for many years in Pompton Lakes where Dr. Della Penna had his medical practice. They left Pompton Lakes and moved back to New City in 1969 and lived there until Sam’s passing in 1983. Irene then moved to Wayne where she resided for twenty-six years with her daughter Bernice.

Sam became a US Army physician and was stationed in a prisoner of War camp in Wilmington, Delaware and Irene then assumed the duties of an Army wife. Later on he became a surgeon and the family moved to Pompton Lakes. During this time he and Irene raised their children and Irene also helped in her husband’s office.

Mom leaves her family with many cherished memories of a very special wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many.

As a mother she was a “role model Mom” who was not commanding but rather nurturing her family by her own personal life style. She was non judgmental, finding great joy in the simple things in life. One of the nicest memories involves how Mom guided her children into their educations and stimulated them to be the best that they could be in their individual life journeys. Thanks Mom for being so special in all of our lives.

Sam and Irene raised six children together including Joan Strobel and her husband George of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Dr. Richard Della Penna of San Diego, California, Dolores Lombardo and her husband Anthony of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, Bernice Colefield and her husband Aston of Wayne; Gaeton Della Penna and his wife Sharon of Sarasota, Florida, Gregory Della Penna and his wife Nancine of New City, New York; one sister Eleanor Watts of New City, NY.

She was blessed with many grandchildren including William Hopper and his wife Nancy, Richard Hopper and his wife Linda, Robert Hopper and his wife Rene, Scott Stegmayer and his wife Carol, Rene Concepcion, Carrie Martinelli and her husband Nicholas, Kristen Della Penna, Gregory Della Penna Jr., Christopher and Jennifer Nizolek; To make life even more beautiful she was blessed with the following great grandchildren Ella Claire Martinelli, Tiffani and Anthony Concepcion, Julia Hopper, Maggie and Katie Hopper, Brandon and Danielle Hopper,Bryce,Leighton and Rebekah Stegmayer.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Irene’s memory are asked to consider The Little Shepherds Haven, c/o Christ Episcopal Church, 400 Ramapo Avenue, Pompton Lakes 07442 or the Rockland County Historical Society, 20 Zukor Road, New City, NY 10956.

Frederick Richard Vlamynck

Born in Paterson, NJ February 15, 1957

Fred was raised in Elmwood Park, NJ, when the town was known as East Paterson. He attended St. Leo’s Catholic School, Gantner Ave. Elementary School, East Paterson Jr.-Sr. High School, and Saddle River Country Day School. He went on to a three year program for electronics at Metropolitan Technical School.

Fred enjoyed the company of others and thrived on being social, although he also liked being a private person. He was very attentive and helpful to his parents, who live locally. He cherished his three sisters. He was affectionate with his niece and two nephews. He was kind and generous to his friends. He was committed to helping others in any way he could.

Many of Fred’s interests developed from a young age. His engineering talents became apparent when he broke out of his playpen as a baby by unscrewing a wooden slat. Then, in reaching too far for a light switch, he fell out of his crib and broke his back. The resiliency of his full body cast became part of his constitution as he healed. He followed with the pursuits of many young boys - toy trucks, making models, fishing, Boy Scouts.

His insatiable curiosity led him to take things apart and put them back together just to see how they worked. He developed a workshop in his parent’s basement where he performed these technical dissections, learning about electronics, mechanics, and the physics behind the tools he began using. He made spy equipment to use on his sisters in his early electronic stages.

Fred’s grandfather began a wholesale florist business, Octave Vlamynck & Co. in 1919. This family business, located in East Paterson, surrounded his home, and Fred easily transitioned his skills to larger projects. Fred’s father nurtured both the plants he grew and Fred’s growing mechanical abilities. Plumbing, building, wiring, excavating, welding, engine work – there were opportunities too numerous to mention that Fred got experience with, and led to his future endeavors. Meanwhile, for fun, Fred began his own business installing security alarm systems in homes and small businesses. He toyed with transistor and CB radio systems, and joined a public service REACT team that helped in emergencies. He traveled extensively with his family, both abroad and in the country. He continued his interests in gemstones and mineralogy, a hobby he first began when he was too young to attend rockhound meetings by himself. Fortunately for him, his mother encouraged his interests, picked up a rock pick herself and joined the meetings with him!

Fred continued with alarm systems and lock-smithing, but his interests were too broad to be confined to those small occupations. He had appropriate business cards made up, “Entrepreneur and Jack-of-all-Trades.” He expanded his contacts, knowledge base and skills with each new project he worked on, accumulating an inventory of excavating machines and tools along the way. He worked as an independent contractor, and, by being the sole owner and employee of his business, “Rock Systems, Inc.,” he was able to work on many large union jobs. He worked in places as varied as Kennedy and LaGuardia Airports, the Newark School System, and the New Jersey Public Water Supply System. Everywhere he went, people knew him to be quick with a joke and a laugh, yet as far as any technical problem to be faced, highly competent, capable and cautious. It seemed that Fred had a huge bag of tricks from which he could pluck an answer for anything.

Fred loved to collect stuff - animal, mineral or vegetable (well, maybe not vegetable.) He took great pleasure in the hunt for valuables. He loved his collections for the potential he could see in them. He could look at something and see a plan for what to do with it. Fred was uniquely gifted in his ability to size things up; he had great skills as an estimator. He could give a quick look and come up with size, price, time required – whatever the value in question. But unlike most of us, he saw past what there was to what it could be. We would just see the things, but they weren’t things to him. They were ideas and feelings and experiences waiting to happen. He could not get enough of all that life offered him.

Fred liked hard puzzles - rock hard puzzles. What others saw as problems were but an intriguing situation to figure out. Bedrock in the way of new construction? No problem, he’d devise a way to break the rock. Motorhome won’t move? No problem, He’d jury rig the electrical system to get it going. House needs to be moved? No problem, he’d invent a way to saw through the foundation and have the house trucked to a new spot. He was fascinated by the way locks worked. I think they were like the metal puzzles he enjoyed, although there was never a puzzle difficult enough to keep him entertained for long. The real puzzles for him were his contracting jobs. So many factors –estimating, figuring out the complicated logistics, considering which equipment and mechanical means to get the job done – all the pieces had to mesh together just right (like the insides of a lock) for the solution to be unlocked. And he figured everything in his head, no computers, no other people, just creatively devising his own way, just as he’d done with everything in his life. His humor, compassion, curiosity, love – all that was Fred will so very much be missed.

Frederick was the proprietor of Rock Systems Inc., West Milford.

He is the beloved son of Frederick and Ruth Vlamynck of Wayne; loving brother of Patricia Vlamynck of Hartland, VT, Jean Vlamynck of Santa Cruz, CA and Susan Polansky and her husband Hari of Dedham, MA; much loved uncle of Daniel, Allison and Zachary Polansky.

Arthur E. Gardner, Jr. age 82 of Wayne died peacefully at home on Friday, May 22, 2009.

He was born in Jersey City and raised in North Arlington where he graduated from North Arlington High School with the Class of 1945. Arthur was a dedicated member of the Boy Scouts of America and became an Eagle Scout, an accomplishment of which he was extremely proud.

He entered the US Army Air Corp where he served during WW II. He attended Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering with the Class of 1951. He was an active member of the Alpha Phi Omega, the national service fraternity. During his undergraduate studies he was enrolled in the ROTC (Reserve Office Training Corps) at Stevens. Upon graduation, he entered the US Air Force, as a Second Lieutenant, and served during the Korean War. Upon completing his second tour of duty, he re-enrolled at Stevens Institute of Technology and went on to receive his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1958.

He met the love of his life, Ruth, at a meeting of the Young People's Group of the First Presbyterian Church, North Arlington. Their first date was to a movie, and later Art took Ruth to their school prom. Art proposed to Ruth, on one knee, in her family’s living room. They were married on March 28, 1953 at the First Presbyterian Church, North Arlington and honeymooned in Bermuda.

Arthur worked in management as a Senior Engineer for the Western Electric Corporation in Kearny for thirty-five years, before retiring in 1989.

Arthur was a dedicated family man who relished in the accomplishments of his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling (Australia, Europe, Africa, South America, Canada, etc. ), hiking, reading (history, science and all types of non-fiction), bird watching, and cooking on the grill.

He was a member of the NY/NJ Trail Conference, Phi Sigma Kappa (Stevens Institute of Technology Iota Chapter), Stevens Alumni Organization, the Telephone Pioneers of America and the Montclair Golf Club. He was also a member of the Packanack Community Church for 51 years and an usher for over 40 years.

He was the beloved husband of fifty-six years of Ruth H. Gardner; loving father of Linda R. Gardner, Esq. and her partner Alexander Lissé of Princeton and The Honorable Robert H. Gardner, JSC and his wife Tracey, Esq. of Essex Fells; cherished grandfather of Devon and Schuyler Gardner both of Essex Fells; and beloved brother of the late Ronald A. Gardner.

Donations to the Packanack Community Church, 120 Lake Drive East, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Debra Lee Tambe, age 56 of Butler, died at home on Thursday, May 21, 2009.

She was born in Passaic, NJ and graduated from Passaic High School in 1970.

She is survived by her daughter; Ashlee Bruzzone of Wayne, her mother; Mona Lee Mucherino, two grandsons; Joseph and Nicolas Lancellotti of Wayne, two dear uncles; Arthur L. Tambe and his wife Gloria of Wayne, and Richard S. Tambe and his wife Lucille of Wayne, as well as three cousins; Ricky Tambe and his wife Kristen of Bradenton, Florida, Sal Tambe of Wayne, and Nick Tambe and his wife Nancy of Wayne. She was predeceased by her daughter, Gianene Visaggio, in 2008.

Donations may be made in Debra’s memory to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 17 Pompton Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442.

Michael Gresko age 83 of Paterson and Wayne, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at St. Josephs Hospital, Wayne

He was born and raised in Jeannette, PA having lived in Paterson and most recently lived in Wayne.

Mike worked with his brothers Nick and Charlie at their family owned restaurant the Red Bar, Paterson for many years.

He was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, Wayne.

Mike was a Navy Veteran of WW II having been stationed on a mine sweeper. On one occasion he forgot his watch and had a person cover him while he went to his bunk to retrieve it. His replacement was killed when a bomb hit the ship right where he was supposed to be.

He enjoyed crossword puzzles, classical music and his Pittsburgh teams the Steelers and Pirates.

Surviving are one brother Charles Gresko of Wayne and many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers John and Nicholas and sisters Ann, Helen, Eva and Anastasia.

In lieu of flowers donations to the church would be appreciated.

Emmett Salvatore age 79 of Wayne died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at the Saint Clare’s Hospital in Dover. His passing was quiet and peaceful while he was receiving the loving care of his family who were at his bedside.

He was born in Newark and lived in Wayne for the past fifty two years.

Emmett spent his formative years in Newark where he went to Barringer High School graduating with the Class of 1948.

He served in the Army from 1952 to 1954 in Germany as part of the Army of occupation. When he was discharged from the service in 1954 he became a Police Officer on the Newark Police Department where he worked for fifteen years. He later was employed at Union Carbide as a Mechanic and then at Carrier Corporation in Florham Park before his retirement in 1991.

Emmett leaves his family with many warm and fond memories of a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. He was gifted with a marvelous sense of humor that brought delight to those whom he socialized with.

Emmett and Catherine Ricci met at a dance at the YMCA in Newark and declared to Catherine that he did not dance. Well before long they became a couple and married on August 10, 1952 at Saint Lucy’s RC Church in Newark. Their honeymoon took place in the Pocono’s. They had fifty-six years of “good marriage that embraced good communication”.

For hobbies he enjoyed hunting small game and fishing both in the ocean and fresh water.

Surviving are his loving wife Catherine (nee Ricci) Salvatore; three daughters Carol Salvatore of Wayne, Catherine Diana and her husband Robert of Vernon, Linda Van Der Veen and her husband Bill of Wanaque; one son Nicholas Salvatore and his Fiancé’ Roxanne Zappile of Oakland; three sisters Alma Pollock of Fairfield, Dolores Shenocca of Roseland and Shiela Borgos of Mount Laurel; four grandchildren Nicole, Jade, Brendan and Aubrey Diana all of Vernon.

He was predeceased by his sister Angela Eckert, his parents Olympia and Nicholas Salvatore.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Emmett’s memory are asked to consider Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-2729.

Michael Steven Cantore age 58 of Wayne died Monday, May 18, 2009, peacefully, while holding the hands of his wife and daughter.

Michael was born in Hoboken and raised in Lyndhurst before moving to Wayne thirty-two years ago.

He graduated from Bergen Technical High School, Teterboro with the class of 1969 and continued his education having graduated from Peru State College, Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Arts Education. He played high school football and went on to get a football scholarship to Peru State College.

Mr. Cantore was a carpentry teacher for the Bayonne Board of Education for the past thirty-six years. In 1992 he was awarded “Teacher of the Year” at Bayonne High School, in recognition of his outstanding talent.

Michael is best described as a loving man who was outgoing, friendly, giving, dependable, loyal, and fun loving. He was extremely talented with his hands and used those skills as a local kitchen and bath remodeler. A true craftsman, his cabinet making was second to none. He was the designer and manufacturer of a display cabinet that commemorates the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The cabinet will be displayed at the World Trade Center Museum, NYC.

Mike also loved assisting with the various Packanack sports teams that his children were on, as well as supporting their Scouting activities. He’s provided his children with many fond memories to be cherished for years to come.

He met his wife when he went with a friend to help a girl whose car had been stolen. They really “hit it off” and enjoyed a first date that consisted of a trip to the bowling alley and Rutt’s Hut in Clifton. They married on June 21, 1975 at Holy Rosary RC Church, Bronx, NY.

He is the beloved husband of thirty-four years to Joan Marie (Hudek) Cantore; devoted father of Jacquelyn M. Pane and her husband Mark Anthony of Arcadia, NC and Mark Kristofer Cantore of Wayne; cherished son of Dorothy (Peters) Cantore and the late Joseph Cantore(1967); loving brother of Robert Cantore and his wife Laura of Clifton and Diane Cantore of Denham Springs, LA.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Tomorrow’s Childrens Fund, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601 would be appreciated.

Marie Forster entered the life eternal on Thursday, May 14, 2009, at the age of ninety-eight. Born Maria Martha Unrath in Boll, Germany, on December 11, 1924, Marie immigrated to America in 1924, at the age of fourteen. She first settled in Philadelphia, where she lived with her aunt and uncle and worked in their bakery.

In time she made her way to New York City, where she met a fellow German immigrant, Max Ernst Forster. Max and Marie married in 1931 and became American citizens in 1934. Max and Marie made their home in New Jersey and lived on MacDonald Drive in Wayne for many years.

Max and Marie were charter members of St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Wayne, joining the congregation upon its incorporation in 1957. Marie was an active member of Lutheran Church Women and St. Timothy’s Altar Guild for many years. In addition to her church work, Marie enjoyed playing bridge.

Max died in 1978, following a bout with Alzheimer’s disease. Marie remained active for many years, but began losing her sight in the late 1990’s. She moved to Crane’s Mill in 2000 and had been living there since.

Marie is survived by a sister, Marta, in Germany.

Marie was a generous contributor to St. Timothy’s recent building project, “A Connection of Faith.” Memorial gifts may be made to the St. Timothy Lutheran Church Building Fund, 395 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470.

Edmund Martino age 92 of Wayne on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. His passing was quiet and peaceful after receiving the loving care of his family.

He was born in Paterson and had lived in Hawthorne for fifty-five years before moving to Wayne two years ago.

He along with his brothers Dominic and Robert continued their father’s established General Contracting Business known as Martino Brothers General Construction located in North Haledon.

His company was responsible for many construction projects in Passaic and Bergen County. Among their many projects that they built were warehouses, restaurant buildings and one of his largest included the apartment complex buildings located on both sides of Valley Road, in Wayne. He also built homes in Hawthorne and Wayne. One special home he built was for his daughter Maria in Wayne.

He was a very hard worker and he was self motivated to success at the work that he loved, namely, building.

For hobbies he enjoyed league bowling and you would often find several times a week at T Bowl Lanes on Hamburg Turnpike as well as playing a good game of golf. You would often find him at the socializing at the Paterson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post which later moved to Hawthorne.

Ed met Lucy (nee Pisano) at a dance and they courted for one and one-half years and married in 1940 and had sixty-seven years of “excellent loving marriage” together. His family recalls that Ed and Lucy never had harsh words together and perhaps could describe their marriage as “two peas in a happy pod together”. It would seem that Lucy had the bubbly extraverted personality and Ed the quiet and reserved personality that perfectly complimented each other for many years.

Surviving are his loving wife Lucy (nee Pisano) Martino; three daughters Maria DeLalla and her husband Jules of Wayne, Aleta Corvelli and her husband Rocco of Houston, Texas, Donna Sysyn of Houston, Texas; two sisters Emily Tavecchio of Totowa and Rita Marsden and her husband Saul of Florida; two grandchildren Christian DeLalla and Nicolay Sysyn.

His brothers Dominic, Robert and Anthony predeceased him as did three sisters Aurora, Dina and Flora.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Edmund’s memory are asked to consider The Alzheimer’s Association of New Jersey, 400 Morris Avenue, Denville, NJ.

John A. Verderame age 72 of Wayne died Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at home after a long and lingering illness. He passed into life eternal peacefully with his wife at his side holding his hand.

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

Edna Catherine Orr (nee Vanore) age 81 of Pompton Plains, formerly of Wayne, died Monday, May 11, 2009 peacefully at home with her family.

She was born and raised in Fair Lawn having graduated from the Benedictine Academy, Fair Lawn with the class of 1945. She continued her education at the Sherwood School of Secretarial Training, Paterson. Edna married John C. Orr in 1947, honeymooned in Niagara Falls, and moved to Wayne where she lived for fifty-eight years. She moved to Cedar Crest Village, Pompton Plains last year.

Edna was employed at the Wayne Public Library for twenty years before retiring in 1990 as the Circulation Supervisor.

She was a founding member and devout parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, Wayne.

She was the beloved wife of fifty-seven years to John C. Orr(May 2004); loving mother of Kathleen Russo and her husband Patrick of Bloomingdale, Deborah Chiocca and her husband Randal of Wayne and John J. Orr and his wife Christine of Pompton Plains; cherished grandmother of Jason and Justin Russo, Kaity and Daniel Chiocca and Dillon and Devynn Orr.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 1 Union Street, #301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-4183 would be appreciated.

Robert Frank McDowell, age 81 of Branchville, New Jersey passed away on the morning of Sunday, May 10, 2009 peacefully with the comfort of family by his side, while listening to Frank Sinatra.

Born July 8, 1927, and raised in Lynbrook, NY, Bob graduated from Malvern Senior High School in the spring of 1945. He later received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Hofstra University with the class of 1949. Having formerly lived in Copiague, and later Selden, Long Island, Bob followed in his father’s footsteps by retiring to “Linden Cottage” the family summer home, on Culver Lake.

For most of his working life, Bob was employed in the aerospace industry at such Long Island-based companies as Sperry’s, Grumman, Gyrodyne and finally the Raytheon Corporation, where he retired in 1989.

On July 28, 1951, Bob married the love of his life, the late Dorothy Ann (Niebuhr) McDowell, who he met through his best friend and her younger brother, Henry Niebuhr. As a young couple in love, Bob and Dot could often be found cruising Long Island in a powder blue car with a rumble seat, or at one of the many social gatherings he and his Sigma Epsilon fraternity brothers hosted.

Bob was an avid parishioner, deacon and choir member of several churches throughout his life; most notably Grace Presbyterian Church, Selden, NY; Christ Union Chapel, Branchville, NJ; and Frankford Plains United Methodist Church, Augusta, NJ.

Quite the music lover, Bob spent much of his free time traveling around the community with the choir, singing for those who could not attend church themselves. At an imposing 6'3" with an equally imposing deep voice, and enormous hands built for trapping and tickling grandchildren; Bob was a quiet, loving, well-educated man. He loved to learn and connect with people of all ages; even attending classes to learn how to draw and paint well into his seventies. With such a full schedule, Bob, ever the family man, still found his time best spent surrounded by family.

He is survived by his daughters, Diane C. Stocek and Debra A. Baldwin; his son Robert Frank McDowell, Jr.; his eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Doris R. Oleksy (nee Plokhooy) age 83 of Wayne on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at home. Her passing took place in her own home and surroundings and receiving the love of her family who were constantly caring for her.

Doris Oleksy’s health had been declining for some time. When her family realized that love and caring would be the best treatment for Mom and Grandma they took her home to her own familiar surroundings. There she spent her autumn days receiving the best of care from her family. Her granddaughter Kathryn stands out as a very special person who sacrificed for months to make grandma comfortable and well taken care of. Kathryn’s training was not medical but her heartfelt care and love was especially profound in Grandmas’ passage from this earthly life. Our family is very proud of Kathryn and very appreciative of her efforts for grandma.

She was born in Passaic and had grown up in the Delawana section of Clifton later living in Garfield before moving to Wayne sixty years ago.

She received her formal education at Grammar School No. 8 in Clifton and at Clifton High School.

Doris was employed at McGraw Edison Company in Wayne as an assembler of batteries.

She was gifted with a very private and perhaps shy personality and enjoyed gardening, playing solitaire and reading novels. She always loved to have a dog and a cat as household companions.

Doris was riding a Public Service bus one day and met John Oleksy the driver and after a courtship they married in 1943 and had fifty-nine years of “excellent companion relationship” until John’s passing in 2002.

Perhaps Doris’s finest life dedication came forth as a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She simply loved her family intensely and was always concerned about everyone’s well being. She was always in nurturing and concern mode and her family is sure to pass that on to their children. We know that love isn’t to keep and hold but to pass on and she was an expert at that.

Surviving are one son James Oleksy and his wife Kathleen of Wayne, one daughter Carol Earls of Oak Ridge; one sister Charlotte Palecek of Spring Hill, Florida; five grandchildren Douglas Earls and his wife Kathryn, Rebecca Haynes, Kevin DeBoo and his wife Christine, Patricia and Jeffrey Oleksy; three great grandchildren Danielle, Lauren and Robert Haynes III.

Tragedy struck when her son John Oleksy died in 2002 and John’s wife Linda in 2001.

She was predeceased by her brothers John and Henry Plokhooy, her sister Marion Nicolosi and her sister Amy Hein.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Doris’ memory are asked to consider The Hospice of New Jersey, 400 Broad Acres Drive, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.

Marion Kubik (nee Park), age 95, died at home on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 of a short illness. Born in Kearny, NJ she lived in Toms River, Newark and Kearny before moving to Siena Village in Wayne. Most recently she lived with her daughter in Wayne.

She worked at Sun Glass Industries and Fashion Zyl in Newark and Ward Optical in North Arlington, where she met her husband, the late Andrew Kubik (2004). She had previously been married to Axel Rudolph Nielsen, also deceased.

Marion loved her family, enjoyed knitting, crocheting, walking around in Kearney doing her shopping/socializing in the neighborhood, and anytime she was around babies.

She is the beloved mother of Doris Provan; cherished grandmother of: James and his wife Terry of Burbank, CA; Allan of Wayne; and Scott and his wife Pamela of West Milford; devoted great-grandmother of Jeffrey and Lucy of Burbank, CA and Bridget of West Milford; much loved sister of the late Walter Park and his late wife Ann.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Compassionate Care Hospice, 140 Littleton Road, Suite 200, Parsippany, NJ 07054 would be appreciated.

Ninety-two year old Frank R. Giacopino, beloved husband of Madeline, died peacefully on May 6, 2009, after living a long and happy life. Frank was a kind, generous and good man with a wonderful sense of humor who touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.

Frank was born in Manhattan, the third son of Rosina and Luigi Giacopino. He attended St. John’s University, graduating with a degree in Accounting. After a brief time in public accounting, he went on to work as a controller for the Department of Housing and Urban Development for most of his career where he received many awards and accolades as a professional. After marrying his sweetheart Madeline (nee Naclerio) they lived in the Bronx for many years before moving to Flushing, Queens in 1962. Upon his retirement in 1986, Frank and Madeline moved to Leisure Village West, Manchester, NJ where they spent 18 happy years before moving to Wayne to be closer to family.

Throughout his life, Frank was civic-minded and active in community organizations and associations. He was generous with his time and helped others whenever possible. Frank was also a big fan of New York sports, especially the Mets and the Jets. In fact, he attended the second-ever Jets game played at Shea Stadium in 1965, as well as many more in the years to follow. Frank was active himself and enjoyed bowling, golf, bocce ball and playing board and card games. During his retirement, Frank loved to read and do crossword puzzles, wood carving, and needle work – making needlepoint pictures and pillow cases for his family. He also developed a passion for bocce ball and was instrumental in establishing the Bocce Club at Leisure Village and served as the treasurer. He remained fit throughout his 80s and into his 90s by doing exercises every morning.

Frank absolutely loved his family who brought him joy and happiness throughout his life. In addition to his daughter Lorraine and her husband Bill, grandsons Billy and David, granddaughter Nancy and her husband Dave, and great-grandchildren Nicholas, Eowyn, Alexander and Crystar, Frank also had a large extended family and remained close with his nieces and nephews and cousins. His niece Mary Angela Lauritano was like a daughter to Frank.

James W. Scott Jr. age 91 of Wayne died Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at his home in Wayne. His health was in decline and he made a special request of his family to do whatever it took for him to stay in his residence in his autumn days. His death was quiet and peaceful in the warmth of his own home.

He was born in Kingston, New York and shortly after his marriage to Nan Inglis they moved to the Packanack Lake section of Wayne where he spent the last sixty-seven years. Jim and Nan were one of very few early settlers to the new and modern planned community called Packanack Lake.

Jim received his formal education at Kingston High School graduating with the Class of 1935. He then went to Union College in Schenectady, NY where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering followed by a Masters Degree in Engineering. He was on the boxing team in college and worked as a surveyor afterword.

He was gifted with a quiet personality coupled with an intellectual mind and made many accomplishments in his life. James was employed at Bell Laboratories in Whippany, NJ and participated in many technical and sensitive programs going on there. Among his many projects was the early satellite program known as Telstar a high tech communication satellite and work on intercontinental ballistic missiles in the cold war defense program.

His personal skills included playing the piano, the organ and the accordion. He was a quick learner and could play music intuitively by ear. He also enjoyed wood working, photography, and native indian art and jewelry. He took great pride in keeping the grounds around his home beautiful, including a pond and waterfall built decades before the current popularity of water features.

Jim also was a skilled auto mechanic and maintained his own favorite jaguar sports cars. It would not be unusual to see him take his car engine apart, carry it into the basement and rebuild it like new. He also had an interest in auto racing and attended many racing events.

Jim and Nan met in grammar school in Kingston, New York as children. They eventually courted each other at the age of twenty-two then eloped to Albany, New York and got married on June 9, 1939. They loved ball room dancing and danced many happy nights together. They had many common interests together and shared almost sixty-eight years of a “two peas in a pod” loving marriage until Nan’s passing on November 26, 2006.

Surviving are one daughter Elizabeth “Beth” Katz of Palms Dale, California; two sons James Scott III and his wife Josie of Frenchtown, New York and Peter Scott and his wife Fredlyn of Warrington, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren Leah Koontz and her husband Michael of Henderson, Nevada, Dawn Ross and her husband Gregory of West Seneca, New York and Adrianna Scott of Warrington, PA; four great grandchildren Ryan and Natalie Koontz and Caleb and Braden Ross.

David W. Jasinski, 60, of Wayne died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, May 4th.

David was a generous man who devoted his time to his family and friends. He was a giver, not a taker and in return everyone that met him felt his affection and love.

Born in Paterson, David was a lifelong resident of Wayne. He was a member of the 1966 Wayne Senior High School graduating class. He attended Farleigh Dickinson University, where he received his undergraduate degree in 1971 and his M.B.A. in 1981, only missing one class to attend the birth of his youngest son, Andrew. David was employed for American Cyanamid, Wayne, for more than 25 years, most of those years traveling the world as an International Sales Manager for the Fiber Division. He also worked at Goen Technologies, East Hanover, for five years before taking a position at ITT Corporation, Clifton, in 2007.

David was an exempt member of the Wayne Fire Department, Company 5 of Packanack Lake, where he served as Chief in 1975. He coached several basketball, soccer and baseball teams throughout Wayne Township. In addition, David taught Sunday School for pre-school children, where he was affectionately known as “Mr. Dave.” He and his wife Nancy were “foster parents” for many children from Third World Countries needing surgery through the Healing the Children host program.

David and his wife Nancy (nee Gaestel) shared many special memories during their 37 years of marriage. Together, they enjoyed spending time together, laughing until they cried, crying until they laughed and everything in between. He was adored by his three sons, Daniel, Christopher and Andrew. Together, they shared a passion for sports, whether it was hockey, football, baseball or the WWF. It is rumored, David convinced his sons, the louder you yell at the television, the better your team will compete.

David is survived by wife Nancy, his three sons; Daniel John of Wayne, Christopher David and his wife Laura of Belleville, and Andrew Paul of Wayne and also his mother, Ruth (nee Roth) of Wayne. He was predeceased by his father, Walter. He will be remembered by many special friends and family members, including his sisters JoAnn and Elizabeth and his brother James, his nephews and a niece, and of course, his golden retriever, Molly.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of New Jersey, 400 Broad Acres Drive, 4th floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 or the Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane, Wayne, NJ 07470.

Raymond J. Simet, 87, on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, of Wayne, in the loving care of his children.

He was born in Paterson on March 31, 1922 and graduated from Eastside High School in 1940.

In 1942 he enlisted in the US Navy and served as a Radarman aboard the destroyer USS Bennett, which was actively engaged in many campaigns in the Pacific. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1945.

In 1948 he married Doris Woods, also of Paterson. They moved to Wayne in 1956, where they raised six children. He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Wayne.

Raymond was employed at Singer-Kearfott in Little Falls for over thirty-five years, retiring as a Senior Methods Engineer in 1983.

He is survived by daughters, MaryAnn Simet of Park Ridge, Joanne Higgins and her husband George of Wayne, Amy Simet of Wayne, Laura Wetzel and her husband Glenn of Branchburg, and Biddy Simet and her husband Gary Ludwig of West Glacier, Montana; his son Richard and his wife Claudia of Franklin; and his grandchildren, Kevin and Colleen Higgins and Christopher and Brian Wetzel. He was preceded in death by Doris his wife of fifty-eight years, his parents Joseph and Jeanine Simet, and his sisters Grace and Madeline.

In lieu of flowers donations to Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation, 11 Independence Way, Newark, DE 19713 would be appreciated.

Caroline Chernishuk, age 77 of Wayne, died on Friday, May 1, 2009. Born in Clifton, she graduated from Clifton High School in 1950. She and her husband Joe moved to Wayne in 1963.

Caroline enjoyed her share of travel with Joe, having visited Europe, the Vatican, Spain, Las Vegas, California, and even a few cruises. Their favorite trip was driving the Pacific Coast Highway from San Diego to San Francisco. Her favorite pastime of all was taking in Broadway shows. She saw “Showboat” countless times and never got tired of it.

Caroline and Joe enjoyed 46 years together in a “robust and enthusiastic” marriage after having met on a blind date. They were “best friends”.

Caroline is survived by her husband Joseph of Wayne, two children; Joseph Ted of Wayne and Catherine Trajkovic of Highland Lakes, NJ, four grandchildren and one sister, Corine Miller of Millington, NJ.

Terence Errity, age 71 of Wayne, died at home on Thursday April 30, 2009 while receiving the loving care of his family. He was a resident of Wayne for nearly 36 years.

Born in New York City, Terry grew up in Chelsea and graduated from La Salle Academy on the lower east side. During his childhood he spent almost seven years in Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland before moving back to New York City.

He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1960.

He began his professional life as a New York City Police Officer but soon realized that the New York City Fire Department is where he wanted to be, and he made the switch. After a full career of fire fighting, he retired from Yorkville Engine 22, Ladder 13, in 1983. After a brief retirement, and many rounds of golf, he began a second career with Merrill Lynch as Fire Safety Director for the company, working in their New York City headquarters from 1987 to 1996.

Terry was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus and a former Grand Knight. He served on the board at Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church and was a devoted parishioner for many years.

His children recall family vacations at Dennis Port, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, where they rented a home for their annual family vacation. Terry fished, or at least tried to, and the kids enjoyed their days at the beach. Terry also coached the children’s teams in Packanack Lake and played softball himself, on the “Klorpz” team.

Terry and Catherine enjoyed thirty years of “dedicated” marriage together. They were a balanced pair, made good company and their personalities complemented each other. After Catherine’s passing in 1997, Terry found comfort and peace in family, especially so with his grandchildren.

Terry is survived by his three children; Kevin and his wife Jennifer of Woodcliff Lake, Maureen Errity of Wayne, and Kathleen Errity of Wayne, three grandchildren; Katherine, Brendan, and Eamon, one sister; Maureen Errity-Rush of Long Island and one brother; Michael Errity of Hamden, CT.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Terry’s name are asked to consider the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund, 767 Fifth Avenue; 2614B, New York, New York 10153. www.answerthecall.org Please click on “Print out donation form” link below and use that form to make your donation.

Irene M. Kmetz, age 86 of Wayne died Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Chilton Memorial Hospital with the comfort of her family by her side. The family watched the monitors declare her passing, her resurgence to life at the sound of her pastor’s prayers, and once again her peaceful passing.

She was born in Yonkers, NY, lived in Passaic for just a couple of years, having lived in Garfield for thirty-two years before moving to Wayne fourteen years ago.

Irene was a payroll clerk, for twenty years, at the Popular Merchandise Company in Passaic and later in Garfield before retiring in 1984.

She met her husband, the late Joseph Kmetz, Jr.(August 8, 1978), at a church youth group rally between Yonkers, NY and Garfield churches. They married in 1946 and enjoyed thirty-two years of loving marriage.

She was a devoted member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Wayne.

Irene dedicated her life first to her children and later in life to volunteerism. She was the treasurer for Luther League in Yonkers Lutheran Church, Air Raid Warden during WWII, U.S.O.: Council Chair Lady of Entertainment, President of Local U.S.O.; Brownie and Girl Scout leader, Girl Scout council for Garfield, Clifton and Passaic, Girl Scout Advancement Committee and Camp Committee; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Garfield: Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher, President of P.T.O., Class Mother, Entertainment Chairperson of Mr. & Mrs. Club and Mission Guild; Saddle Brook Hospital Volunteer; Amvets & VFW volunteer, Garfield Girls Club volunteer; Office on Aging Bergen County – call person; St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Wayne: Ways & Means, Entertainment, Welca(Women of Evangelical Lutheran Church); St. Joseph Hospital volunteer: gift shop, child day care, Sterling Day(Seniors), Health Fair, Wayne Day, Golf Tournament; WIN (Wayne Interfaith Network); Center for Family Resources-Head Start(12 years); Sunrise Assisted Living volunteer; Friends of the library. She received awards for her volunteerism from: St. Josephs Wayne Hospital, Wayne “Volunteer of the Month of May 1997”, “Community Volunteer of the Year 1999 from Passaic County” and was recognized by the U.S. Health Care for “Young at Heart” Award for 1997.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Kmetz, Jr(1978); loving mother of Kenneth W. Kmetz and his wife Sandralee of Pensacola, FL and Barbara Macey and her husband Andrew of Wayne; loving grandmother of Eric, Patrick, Kevin and Michael Kmetz, David Macey, Sarah Kirk and her husband Jason; cherished by six great-grandchildren; loved sister of the late Gustav and Edward Matzko and Gisella Demchak.

In lieu of flowers donations to the St. Timothy Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 395 Valley Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Joseph Peter Ferrara age 84 of Wayne died Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at the Saint Josephs Hospital in Wayne. His passing took place with tranquility while receiving the loving care of his family.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York and lived his formative years receiving his formal education at New Utrecht High School graduating with the Class of 1943.

After his graduation from High School he enlisted in the Navy and served his country until 1946 when he was discharged. His rank was Motor Machinist Mate First Class serving in the Pacific Theater of World War II. His specialty had him in maintenance for the Naval landing forces making sure that all engines where in top shape for his fellow Navy men who were going into battle. He served on LCI No. 436 in both the Pacific and in China.

Following his military service he took advantage of the GI Bill and advanced his learning by going to Pratt Institute of Technology and receiving an Associates Degree in Engineering.

After graduating he took a position at American Cyanamid Corporation in Wayne where he worked for thirty-five years and later as a construction management consultant with Block Drug Company in Jersey City until his retirement in 1999.

He enjoyed Boy Scouts and served as a member of the Board of Trustees for Troop 107 in Pines Lake in Wayne. His community participation also included being a Charter Member of the Wayne Hills High School Patriot’s Club. He was a member of the Pinces Lake Seniors Association for ten years as the facilities chairman.

Joseph was a member of the Wayne Elks Lodge 2181 for many years and served as Grand Exalted Ruler from 1985 to 1986.

He was a long time parishioner of Saint Mary’s RC Church in Pompton Lakes where he sang in the Church Choir for over twenty-five years.

Surviving are his loving wife Awilda Ferrara; two daughters Genevive Rothlauf of Warwick, New York, Anne Ferrara of Boonton; Stephen Ferrara and his wife Pamela of Virginia, Joseph Ferrara and his wife Linda of Carlsbad, California, Peter Ferrara and his wife Jacqueline of Barnegat; nine grandchildren Janet, Andrew, Peter Jr., Michael, David, Jackie, Jillian, Jocelyn, Ray Ferrara Jr.; One great grandson Joey.

His first wife Rosemary (nee Teta) Ferrara predeceased him in 1979 and his brother Michael Ferrara died in 2007.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Joseph’s memory are asked to consider the Wayne Elks Lodge Crippled Children’s Fund, 50 Hinchman Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470.

Every life that makes this journey on earth touches others in some manner and leaves an everlasting footprint. Frank’s life left it’s footprint on the lives of many.

Frank F. Sek age 58 of Wayne died Friday, April 24, 2009 at home. His passing took place quietly and peacefully while receiving the loving care of his family and friends who were there for him.

He was born in Paterson where he spent his formative years. After his marriage to his wife Nancy they settled in Clifton before moving to Wayne thirty-one years ago with their three children; Frank, Brian and Shannon.

He received his formal education at Eastside High School in Paterson and also at Passaic County Technical High School where he majored in Auto Mechanic skills.

Frank's first work position was for Murphy Enterprises which specialized in carpeting and other floor coverings on cruise ships. This job enabled him to visit many places including several Caribbean islands as well as Europe. His family recalls him working on the Queen Elizabeth II and many other cruise ships.

He at some point discovered his entrepreneurial self and established a floor covering business of his own. He named his company Frank Sek & Sons Incorporated and provided floor coverings to many customers for thirty-one years. Most recently he was employed at Mercury Lighting Company in Fairfield, manufacturers of commercial lighting equipment.

He was gifted with a wonderful selfless personality that resulted in him having a host of friends. He had no enemies in the world and was always willing to help others with their projects and problems.

He enjoyed hobbies including hunting, fishing and carpentry.

Frank was born to be an outdoorsman and loved hunting deer in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He also pursued hunting in Colorado where he hunted elk. His hunting gave him great satisfaction and led to many trophies, his most recent being a large bobcat.

He was a founding member and president of the White Tail Sportsman’s Association and a member of the National Rifleman’s Association.

His health problems began when he fell twenty-five feet out of a tree stand and hit the ground. This resulted in a broken back which caused paralysis from the waist down. During the past 14 months, he has fought through a long list of complications stemming from the accident as well as the colon cancer that was discovered during one of his many surgeries.

Frank and Nancy (nee McDermott) met through mutual friends and had forty years of “fantastic marriage” together.

He leaves his family with absolutely wonderful memories of a loving and concerned husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His children remember him fondly as being a teacher, sharing his vast knowledge of carpentry, mechanics, and hunting. As well as teaching them by example how to be a kind, caring, and generous person. Thanks Dad for being such a wonderful part of our lives.

He was a member of the Packanack Community Church in Wayne.

Surviving Frank are his loving wife Nancy (nee McDermott) Sek; one daughter Shannon Mehr and her husband Stephen of Wanaque; two sons Frank J. Sek and his wife Diane of Lakeville, Pennsylvania; Brian Sek and his wife Kimberly of Pompton Lakes; his sister Karen Birish and her husband Mike of Tuxedo, New York; one grandson Frank J. Sek Jr. and his wife Jaime of Lakeville, Pa.; six granddaughters Ashlee, Jessica, and Stephanie of Lakeville, Pennsylvania; Kaeley and Brenna Sek of Pompton Lakes and Makayla Mehr of Wanaque; two great grandchildren including Jordyen and Brayden Sek of Lakeville, Pennsylvania.

His mother Harriett (nee Kuipers) Sek passed away in 1964 and his father Felix Sek followed in 1988.

Those planning an expression of love in Frank’s memory are asked to consider donations to Frank’s wife Nancy to ease the burden of outstanding medical bills. Please make checks payable to "Memorial Fund of Frank Sek", c/o Brian Sek, 6 Whitney Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442. For more information call (973-831-7678) or (862-668-3012).

Harry H. Goodrich, age 84, passed away quietly in his home in Wayne on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. His wife of 60 years, Dorothy, was by his side.

He was born in Olean, New York, in 1925 and spent his formative years in Wellsville, New York. Harry received his formal education at Wellsville Grammar School and then at Wellsville High School graduating with the Class of 1943.

With World War II in full swing, he received his draft notice from the Army and after basic training became a Radio Operations Specialist and then advance to become a Corporal and member of the 716th Military Police Battalion. He received the American Service Medal and World War II Victory Medal.

Harry was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Wayne where he served as head usher. He also served on the finance committee and church council. He was recently recognized for his fifty years of service to the church.

He loved the outdoors, enjoyed walking and maintaining his garden and lawn. His home projects where always a work in progress. He also enjoyed reading history and was quite skilled at doing crossword puzzles.

He leaves his family with many cherished memories of a very loving husband, father and grandfather. He was always lovingly concerned about his family and their progress through their life journeys.

His daughter recalls growing up with a wise man who always gave good advice even though she admits at the time she was skeptical about his counsel. But like all of us, as we have children of our own we recognize the merit of the wisdom we questioned.

Harry always encouraged his daughter to study and, particularly, to read. He would tell her, "A man who can read and doesn't is no better off than a man who can't read at all." He promised to send her to a good college, and worked hard to keep that promise.

When his two grandson's were born, Harry was thrilled. He would take them for long walks, and play football and softball in the backyard with them. When they were older, he encouraged them both to become eagle scouts, just as Harry's grandfather had encouraged him. As a result, Harry and his two grandsons achieved the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America.

Harry was always willing to help others. During snowy weather, he would shovel out a sick or widowed neighbor's driveway. He regularly helped others with household repairs, or any friend in need.

Harry and Dorothy VanEmburgh met while she was visiting her sister. After a year of courtship they married on September 11, 1949. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Surviving are his loving wife Dorothy (nee VanEmburgh) Goodrich; one daughter, Rev. Leigh Dry and her husband Dave of Hopkinton, Massachusetts; two grandsons, Steven Dry who is a student at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and Matthew Dry who is finishing his sophomore year at Hopkinton High School.

Harry's brother, James Goodrich, predeceased him.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Harry’s memory are asked to consider The United Methodist Church of Wayne, 99 Parish Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470.

This short life story is a beautiful tribute to a beautiful person.

Cornelia G. Johnson (nee Vande Griek) age 88 formerly of Pompton Plains died on Monday, April 20, 2009 at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

She was born in Passaic where she spent her formative years later moving to Pompton Plains where she lived for fifty two years.

She attended the Jacksonville Chapel.

Jacob and Cornelia met in Passaic on the front porch of Cornelia’s family’s residence. As the story unfolds Jacob saw the pretty girl waiting for the bus on a certain corner. He was fascinated with her appearance and he spent some effort cruising the local streets until he saw the apple of his eye on a porch with her mother. He got up his nerve and approached the residence and of course introduced himself, as any proper gentleman would do, to Cornelia’s mother. Once he won Mrs. Vande Grieks’s confidence he asked Cornelia out for a date. Things clicked and in 1939 they married and had a “wonderful and loving” marriage together for sixty-four years until Jacob’s passing in 2003.

This mother leaves her children with many wonderful memories of a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She always loved her family gathered around her and made many special and delightful recipes to everyone’s delight.

Cornelia kept her home in an immaculate manner and loved to garden. The exterior of her home had many beautiful flowers and vegetables. She loved to have special picnics and birthday parties as well as Holiday celebrations. She was graced with a very special extraverted personality that caused her to have many friends.

As a mother she was very loving and encouraging and always concerned about her children’s life circumstances no matter how old they were. Thanks Mom for being so special in our lives.

Surviving are two daughters Joyce Kish and her husband Charles of Hamburg and Lakeville, Pennsylvania formerly of Pequannock, Karen Sommers and her husband Fred of Bartonsville, PA formerly of Bloomingdale; five grandchildren Laura Jewett and her husband Bobby, Dawn Mackawgy and her husband Joe, Kevin Kish and his wife Jennifer, Ryan Sommers and his wife Tina, Jason Sommers and his wife Nicole; eight great grandchildren Kyle, David and Zachary Jewett, Hayley and Joseph Mackawgy, Ashley and Jacob Kish and Kendra Sommers. She also leaves a sister, Jean Kruyd of Lincoln Park, NJ. She was predeceased by her brother Oliver VandeGriek

A brief life story that ended with her last breath whispering “I am here Lord”.

Lorraine C. Streuli (nee Taschler) age 68 of Wayne died on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. Her loving family was at her bedside and she passed away peacefully in her sleep.

She was born in Passaic and had lived her formative years in East Paterson which is now known a Elmwood Park. She later lived for a short time in Fair Lawn before moving to Wayne forty-five years ago.

Lorraine received her formal education at Saint Leo’s Grammar School in Elmwood Park and then a Pope Pius High School in Passaic where she graduated with the Class of 1958.

She started her work career with her first secretarial job at Prudential Insurance Company in Newark, later as Dr. Bremonte’s secretary who had a medical practice in Wayne. Her final position was as Administrative Secretary for Kings Supermarket Executive Offices in Parsippany where she worked for the past fifteen years. Her work responsibility was in the area of Finances and Loss Prevention. She loved her work and the people she worked with at Kings.

Lorraine was full of energy and she especially enjoyed flower gardening around her home.

She leaves her husband, children and grandchildren with wonderful memories of a very loving and dedicated family oriented person who loved them with all of her heart. Mom was a wonderful cook and especially enjoyed having her family gathered around her. She touched her family’s lives in a very special way. Mom, we love you, we’ll miss you and we’ll remember you always. Thanks Mom for being so special.

Lorraine had a deeply human touch about her as she related to others that caused her to have many good friends. She mixed well with others both socially and while at work.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church in Wayne and was truly dedicated to her faith.

Edward and Lorraine met each other at a basketball game held at Don Bosco Trade School on Union Boulevard in Paterson and courted for seven years, and finally decided to tie the knot on July 17, 1963. They enjoyed a “perfect and devoted” marriage together for forty-six years.

Surviving are her loving husband Edward J. Streuli; two sons Daniel Streuli, and David Streuli of Wayne; two grandchildren Kimberley and Ryan Streuli; and several cousins.

Her only brother Christian Taschler predeceased her in 2006.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Lorraine’s memory are asked to consider St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105

James J. Nicoletti age 85 of Wayne on Saturday, April 18, 2009. His passing took place peacefully after receiving the loving care of his family who were constantly at his side.

He was born in Paterson and remained there until moving to Wayne in 1956, fifty- three years ago.

Jim served in the Army Air Force with the rank of Sergeant with the 757th AAF Base Unit during World War II. His service was in central Burma, China, and India supporting Burma Air Combat Missions. His particular expertise was communications where he expertly operated a telegraph to transmit Morse Codes. He was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal.

He was employed by the Spinelli Machine Corporation in Paterson where they manufactured precision parts for the aeronautical industry. He successfully managed the company until his retirement in 1986.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne. James is best described as a private, intelligent, hard-working, man who loved his family very much.

James enjoyed planning extensive rail trips and frequently toured the country with his wife, Marion, experiencing the wonders and beauty of our country first hand.

Dad leaves his large family with many fond memories of a loving husband, hard working father, caring grandfather and great grandfather. His children recall that he always took pride in their accomplishments and always gave them sound, thoughtful advice.

James was married to his beloved wife, Marion (nee Destromp) for sixty eight years. They had a “happy and devoted” marriage together until Marion’s passing, not quite one month ago, on March 21, 2009.

Surviving are six children including Barbara Lee and her husband Jeffrey of Conesus, NY, Joan Oberer and her husband Ernest of West Milford, Anthony Nicoletti and his wife Dori of Conway, SC, James Nicoletti and his wife Brennen of San Diego, CA, Judy Gorab and her husband James of West Milford and Frank Nicoletti and his wife Teri of Toms River, eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; two sisters Jess Bufardeci of Wayne and Diana Rizzo of Pompton Plains.

He was predeceased by a brother Frank, and his parents Antonio and Amelia of Paterson.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in James’ memory are asked to consider St. Jude Children’s Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN, 38101-0050.