Anne W. Almeida (nee Whyte) age 92 of Pompton Plains died Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the Llanfair House Nursing Home in Wayne. Her passing was graceful and quiet.

Anne was born in Johnston, Scotland and had lived in Newark later in Wayne for thirty-five years before moving to Pompton Plains twenty-five years ago.

Her life journey began in Johnston, Scotland where she received her early education. Her father determined that the difficulties of finding work and maintaining the family in Scotland was overbearing. He left his family to travel to the United States to see if there were the better conditions that he had heard about there. He was successful in his endeavor to find work and a place to live and traveled back to Scotland to bring his family here. So at the age of sixteen Anne found herself in a new home called Newark, New Jersey. It was because of her father’s courage and determination to seek a better life for his family that she had the chance to live out her life in the “American Dream.”

Before her retirement she was employed as a accountant in the retail industry.

In the township of Pompton plains she was active as a member of Friends of The Library.

Anne had many wonderful attributes she was Intelligent, sharp, and full of energy. She always said that she was "full of pep, vim and vinegar'. She loved to travel and always talked about shopping at the Cosbah in Morocco. She was never afraid to go somewhere new. She traveled into her late 80's until it was too difficult with several trips to Dallas, Texas.

She leaves her family with many memories of a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. When her children were young she was an active volunteer with her daughters in their participation as Brownies and Girl Scouts. As a mother she was always concerned and always offering a guiding hand to her daughters concerning their lives and education.

Anne especially enjoyed bird watching and gardening. She maintained a greenhouse on her property and just loved to propagate flowers including special varieties of iris with some plants nurtured as long as twenty-five years

Domingos and Anne had forty-one years of “loving and devoted” marriage together until Domingos' passing in 1984.

Surviving are two daughters Linda Almeida of North Arlington and Judith Heuze’ and her husband Daniel of Arlington, Texas; one sister Janet Summers and her husband Edwin of New Providence, NJ and one grandson Jason Fallick of St. Louis, MO; a nephew Bill Summers and his wife Martha; two great nieces Lauren and Megan Summers.

Fanny Arsenault (nee Mariconda) age 89 of Wayne died Monday, July 28, 2008 at the Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital in Wayne.

She was born in Paterson and had lived in, Italy, Miami, Florida and Whiting, NJ, before moving to Wayne eleven years ago.

Fanny was a product finisher at the Marcal Paper Plant, Elmwood Park and later as a finisher at Jersey Coat Company in Paterson where she met her husband Anthony Accardo, and they had a loving marriage together for thirty-five years until Anthony’s passing in 1974.

She married Arthur Arsenault and they had a devoted marriage until Arthur’s passing in 1996.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne and a member of the Wayne Golden Age Circle.

Surviving are one daughter Rosary Gaffney-White of Bluffton, South Carolina; one sister Julia Volpe of Wayne; three grandchildren, Beth Proszynski and her husband Mirek of Hamilton, NJ; Michael Gaffney and his wife Jeanne of Randolf; Patti Howarth and her husband Jerry of Chatham; four great grandchildren Jessica, Juliane and Jacqueline Proszynski and Meagan Howarth; her dearest friend for seventy-one years Rose Bevacqua of Wayne; her step daughter Irene Gloede and her husband Dennis of Clifton, and three step grandchildren, Dennis, Melissa and Keith.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Fanny's memory are asked to consider The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 14 Commerce Drive, Suite 301, Cranford, NJ 07016.

John J. Breitenkamm age 72 of Wayne died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at the Wayne View Nursing Home in Wayne. His passing took place quietly and peacefully with his loving family at his bedside.

He was born in Paterson where he spent his formative years before moving to Wayne forty-six years ago.

John received his formal education at Paterson Grammar School No. 2 and at Passaic County Vocational High School where he majored in Building Construction.

He spent his work career as a Union Carpenter as a member of Carpenters Union Local 124 in Paterson where he worked for forty-five years until his retirement in 2001.

He was a parishioner of the Our Lady of Consolation RC Church in Wayne.

John had a special affinity for television weather reports and watching his favorite baseball team the New York Yankees. If he wasn’t glued to the television he was out in the yard raking, shoveling or doing whatever needed to be done around the house. He was a tireless worker at whatever task he took on.

He was exceptionally dedicated to his wife, his son and daughter. His devotion and concern for his family was exemplary. His daughter Laura recalls when she went to school in Long Island how her father drove her there and often waited until she was done with her classes and brought her back home. He also applied his skills for the benefit of his son John and helped him build his own home.

Laura and John had fifty-one years of “loving marriage” together.

Surviving are his loving wife Laura (nee Zisa) Breitenkamm; one son John Joseph Breitenkamm of Wayne; one daughter Laura Michelle Breitenkamm of Wayne; one sister Anna DiLella and her husband Dante of Totowa and one very special and cherished grandson Sammy Breitenkamm of Wayne and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers Joseph Breitenkamm who was killed in World War II in 1943 in the Aleutian Islands in the Pacific and Henry Breitenkamm in 2008.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in John’s memory are asked to consider Michael J. Fox Foundation “For Parkinson's Research”, Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777, New York, NY 10163.

Frank J. Martin, 88 of Wayne, died peacefully at home while receiving the loving care of his family on Saturday, July 26, 2008.

Frank was born in Falkirk, Scotland, one of nine children. He came to America twice as a young boy; first when he was just seven years old, then again at nine. He settled in Bay Ridge Brooklyn until joining the Army in 1941. He served nearly five years during WWII in several capacities, including tank driver. He earned five medals during his service, including the World War II Victory Medal.

In the early 1940’s, Frank attended an Irish dance in Brooklyn and there he met Margaret Mulqueen. Margaret didn’t want to go to the dance, but her mother persuaded her to, and thankfully so. They married in 1943 and enjoyed nearly 65 years of devotion together.

Frank was a dynamic character. Besides his twenty five year career with the Post Office, he was also an accomplished saxophonist, playing in the “Rhythmaires” with his brother Eddie. He was a Knight, third degree, with the Knights of Columbus. He built his own house, literally, in Lions Head Lake, Wayne, also with the help of his brother, Eddie. He was a very particular man, always conscious of the details. His children have many fond memories of their dad being “as sweet as the day is long,” selfless, charitable, and always kind. Frank saw only the good in everyone. Frank and Margaret traveled together visiting Ireland, Scotland, and also enjoyed an especially memorable cruise to Alaska with their nineteen children and grandchildren.

Frank leaves his loving wife of nearly sixty five years, Margaret (nee Mulqueen), four children; Bill and his wife Janet of Franklin Lakes, Eileen and her husband Bob of Wayne, Gerald and his wife Deborah of West Caldwell, and Jack and his wife Debbie of Wayne, ten grandchildren: Brian Martin and his wife Tara of Edgewater, Suzanne Ward and her husband Sean of Franklin Lakes, Michelle Joyce of Riverdale, Kevin Joyce and his wife Melissa of Bayonne, Laura Rumana and her husband Scott of Wayne, Alyson and Nicholas Martin of Wharton, and Daniel, Rachel, and Grace Martin of Wayne and his first great-grandchild is expected in just a few months. Frank is also survived by his brother, Eddie, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Frank was predeceased by two sisters and five brothers.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater NJ, 400 Morris Ave, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834.

Ronald J. Loffredo, age 76 of Wayne, died at home on his wife's 70th birthday, Saturday, July 26, 2008. His passing was quiet and peaceful, with his loving family at his side.

Ron was born in Paterson and lived his formative years there. He later moved to Lincoln Park, and then to Wayne, forty-seven years ago.

Ron received his formal education first at Paterson Grammar School No. 2, then School 3 and then School 8. He went on to Paterson Central High School, graduating at age 16 with the Class of 1948.

He was gifted with a very strong intellect, but learned early that it didn't pay to know all the right answers in class - big strong girls bullied him on the playground for being a wiseguy!

After high school, Ron worked in television and electronics repair. He soon decided to become an electrical engineer and began taking night classes and correspondence courses, while holding down a job to support his family. He had gotten his feet wet in cathode ray tubes and never looked back. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Newark College of Engineering (now NJIT.) He loved to learn, and all his life continued to investigate cutting-edge technologies in his field.

While still attending Newark College of Engineering, he went to work for Kearfott Guidance and Navigation Corporation in Wayne. He was with them in various positions for forty-one years, until his retirement in 1993. His specialty was Inertial Guidance, and he worked on the space shuttle, "Assault Breaker," and many other defense programs.

After his retirement he began a second career, assisting his son Anthony, who owns Loffredo Landscaping. Ron did the billing, took phone calls from customers (both the happy ones and the unhappy ones!) and generally became the company's business administrator. This was very fulfilling - Ron knew that his work was helpful to his son, and he derived much pleasure from it.

Ron was one of the first persons to use a computer at Kearfott. He was always the "go-to guy" who could solve everyone's problems. His genius was the ability to look at a situation from a fresh angle, and to find a "work-around." In his personal life as well, many turned to him for guidance. He was so innovative that he even made his own false teeth! The family and friends will surely miss his unique perspective, his wise advice, and his willingness to help.

Ron was a sports enthusiast, having played basketball and baseball in his youth. He almost signed with a Brooklyn Dodgers Class D farm team as a pitcher (said he had pretty good control but no speed), but he didn't like the pay, the hours and the transportation, so he quickly came home from training camp. In high school, he'd been too slight to be much of a football player, but told the story of his one and only catch as a running back - he caught the ball, but was immediately clocked, and went back to playing clarinet and saxophone in the band.

Ron Loffredo leaves his family with many treasured memories. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who would go out of his way for everyone. He adored his two grandchildren, five-year-old Melanie and her three-year-old sister Breanna. Several months ago, Tony wrote to his Dad "You will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Your excellent traits will be passed through me to Mel and Bree." He said he'd learned from his father's example how to be a dad. Ron's daughter, Linda, always dear to his heart, was extremely close to her father. She says that throughout her life, he has been her best friend. He was a loving brother to Gloria and Joe as well.

Ron and Anne have been married for thirty-three years. Anne says, "He's been my companion, my computer guru, and my love for all this time. I'll miss him terribly, yet he's given us a wonderful gift - the confidence to face new challenges, trying to do things the way he would do them, even though it means going on without him."

Surviving are his loving wife Anne (nee Forrester) Loffredo; one daughter, Linda D. Loffredo of Rockaway and her fiancé, Raymond Escobar; one son, Anthony R. Loffredo of Ringwood and his wife, Rose Marie; one stepson, William A. Landolfi of New York City; one sister, Gloria Loffredo of Wayne; one brother, Joseph R. Loffredo of Wayne and his wife, Rose: two granddaughters, Melanie and Breanna Loffredo; nephews Gary Loffredo of Wayne and his wife Lisa and Dennis Loffredo of Wayne and his wife Michelle; nieces Debi Van der Velden of Wayne and her husband Matt, and Georgette Loffredo-Fleming of Wayne and her husband James; Ron's mother-in-law, Thelma Forrester of Wayne; and his first wife, Laura C. Loffredo of Wayne.

He was predeceased by his parents, Umberto (“Al”) and Claire Loffredo, and his nephew Michael Loffredo (1996).

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Ronald’s memory are asked to consider the St. Timothy Memorial Garden Fund (395 Valley Road, Wayne NJ 07470) or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (2141 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 7000, El Segundo CA 90245.)

Carmela D’Agostino, 84, passed away late Thursday evening, July 24, 2008 at her home in Clifton, NJ.

She was born in Salerno, Italy, January 21, 1924, and was one of six siblings to whom she nurtured and cared for after the death of their mother, Agnese Guglielmelli, when they were all very young. She grew up in Italy during a very difficult time which included the German Occupation and World War II. She was forced to move to the countryside where her family found refuge from the constant bombings in their city. A few years after the war, she was introduced to a young Italian man, Giuseppe Zammarelli, who had moved to America and was back to visit with family in Salerno. They quickly fell in love and soon Giuseppe arrived at the house to ask for her hand in marriage. He brought with him a gift of fabric and cloth, which was the custom at the time, for Carmela to make her wedding gown. Her sister Anna, who is a seamstress, quickly went to work and crafted Carmela’s wedding dress from the new fabrics Giuseppe had brought. Carmela’s father rented a bus for all their family and friends to attend the wedding in Pompeii, and it was a glorious celebration.

Carmela had long dreamed of coming to America and soon found herself on a ship with Giuseppe headed this way. They settled in Jersey City with Giuseppe’s family, and had two beautiful daughters. Only months after the birth of their second daughter, Giuseppe passed away. Shortly thereafter, Carmela remarried to a wonderful man named Agostino D’Agostino. They moved to Paterson and together raised the two girls. Carmela was very active in the Our Lady of Lords Parish, Paterson, as well as the PTA. She was a passionate cook and loved to host dinner parties for her friends and especially family.

She was a devoted mother to RoseAnn Sohn and her husband Philip of Pompton Lakes and Agnes Longo and her husband Robert of Wayne. She will always be a loving grandmother to Erika and Vincent Longo of Wayne and she will be greatly missed by her sister; Anna Funnel, and four brothers; Franco, Lorenzo, Umberto, and Rosario, all of Italy, as well as many nieces and nephews there.

Brady Van Der Ploog age sixteen months of Stockholm on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at the Morristown Memorial Hospital after a two week illness.

He went to be with his Lord and Savior while his family who loved him dearly were at his bedside.

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matt. 19:14

His life was short and only God knows why but while he was here with us he wove his love into everyone’s heart.

He was born in Denville and lived in Stockholm with his loving parents Lucas and Kate (nee Bower) and his big brother Aiden age three.

He is also survived by his maternal grandparents Greg and Anne Brower of Honeoye Falls, New York; his paternal grandparents Glenn and Karen Van Der Ploog of Green Pond, Rockaway Township, NJ. A great grandfather also survives Dale Brower of Hamilton, Michigan.

In lieu of flowers as an expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Brady Van Der Ploog’s memory to The Green Pond Bible Chapel, 1083 Green Pond Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435. The family will be making a donation of your gifts to a children’s charity in the near future.

Patricia Mae Shenton age 76, of Wayne and Wildwood Crest, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at Care One of Wayne.

She was born, the daughter of the late Mae and Edward Varetoni, raised in Clifton, and as a teenager moved to Hasbrouck Heights before moving to Wayne forty-five years ago.

Pat graduated from Hasbrouck Heights High School with the class of 1949 and went on to Farleigh Dickenson University, Rutherford where she received her degree in Dental Hygiene with the class of 1952. She was part of the pioneering first class of Dental Hygienists in New Jersey. Generations of New Jersey residents have benefited from the excellence of her work.

Pat met her husband Walter years before they ever courted as he was a friend of one of her girlfriends. She was four years younger than Walter and in those formative years that age difference kept them from even considering a relationship. Years later, after Walter came out of the service, he ran into Pat at Farleigh Dickenson University. They began dating and two years after graduating from college, and after formally asking her father, Walter asked for her hand in marriage on the Fourth of July. They have had a loving and devoted marriage for the past fifty-six years.

Through the years she has worked as a dental hygienist for Dr Hal Gardy in Maywood and more recently Dr. Anthony Cipriano of Ridgewood before her retirement in 1993.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, Wayne.

Pat is best described as the kind of person who would light up a room with just her personality. She affected each person that she touched and was active in community, church, family and friendships throughout all of her years. She could create a connection with people of all ages, and was much treasured by all who had the privilege to be close to her. She was a great mother, wonderful wife and an excellent cook – a skill and passion she learned from her mother.

Beloved wife of Walter R. Shenton; loving mother of Kathleen E. Shenton of Shelton, CT.

Elfronsina “Frances” Terek age 96 of Wayne died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at home. Her loving family was at her bedside.

She was born in Paterson and lived her formative years in Paterson later she lived in many military installations across the United States before her retirement finally settling in Wayne.

Frances received her formal education at Paterson Grammar School No. 10, then at Eastside High School in Paterson graduating with the Class of 1930. She then went to Saint Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her Registered Nurse Degree graduating May 18, 1932.

She was a Private Nurse for several years and then she joined the Army in May 1942 and served in the Army Air Force Nurse’s Corp. and attained the rank of First Lieutenant. After her discharge from the Nurse’s Corp she worked at the New Jersey Training School in Totowa as a Registered Nurse from 1950 until her retirement in 1973.

Surviving are one nephew Joseph F.X. Breslin II of Wayne.

She was predeceased by her sister Olga Breslin formerly of Packanack Lake in November of 2002.

Walter E. Kropelnitski age 90 of Wayne died Monday, July 21, 2008 at the Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital in Wayne. His passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of his family who were at his bedside.

He was born in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania where he lived his early years later living in Garfield and Passaic Park before moving to Wayne fifty-three years ago.

Walter worked at Eastern Overall Company in Garfield as a truck driver before his retirement in 1980.

He served in the Navy during World War II much of that time spent on the destroyer USS Ericsson as a Senior Water Tender for Steam power and fuel oil pumping.

For hobbies he enjoyed deer hunting and was successful on many occasion. He also had a green thumb and maintained a very prolific vegetable garden featuring beautiful tomatoes and many vegetables.

Walt was a league bowler and often bowled at Parkway Lanes and Wallington Lanes.

He was a founding parishioner of Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne and especially enjoyed volunteering in the kitchen serving food and coffee at picnics and other church events.

Walter and Ann met at a dance and when Walt was discharged from the Navy they married and had a “good married life with a lot of fun thrown in” for sixty-two years.

He leaves his family with a wonderful basket of memories of a husband, father and grandfather who loved them with all of his heart and soul and expressed that love by always saying “I love you and I am proud of you.”

Surviving are his loving wife Ann (nee Piesecki) Kropelnitski; two daughters Linda Mau and her husband Gregory of Verona, Sharon Schneider and her husband Robert of Wantage; one son Wayne Kropelnitski of Virginia Beach, Virginia; one brother Edward Kropiewnicki of Farmington, Michigan; one sister Ada Lapinski of Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren Michelle and Andrea Mau.

Theopempti “Pepi” Reier (nee Angelidis) age 48 of Montville on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Hackensack Medical Center with her husband, family and friends at her side.

She was born in Lefkohori, Greece and came to this country in 1975 settling with her aunt Agathi and Uncle Constantine Glezakos in Huntington Beach, CA having later moved to Hackensack, NJ to live with her brother Athanasios(Tommy) before moving to Montville ten years ago.

Pepi helped her brother Tommy who was the owner of the Schuyler Diner, Lyndhurst until his tragic passing in an automobile accident. She ran the diner herself for a while then it was sold. During her last days working at the diner she was saying her goodbye’s to all the faithful patrons. John Reier overheard her saying the diner was sold and that she would no longer be working there. He asked her for her phone number as he had been admiring her for quite some time. She gave him her number and they married about a year later.

She had an outgoing and warm personality that made people feel immediately comfortable. Her keen eye for fashion, style, and trends helped with her own business called Pepi’s Trinkets. She sold jewelry, belts, handbags and all sorts of items that she would purchase on buying trips to New York City.

Pepi was the beloved wife of thirteen years to John D. Reier of Montville; loving mother of Alexandra Christina Reier of Montville; devoted daughter of Polidoros and Kriakoula Angelidis of Lefkohori, Greece; loved sister of Niki Tampa and her husband Georgos of Lefkohori, Greece; cherished aunt of Kyriakoula and her husband Vassilis and Stefanos of Greece and grand-aunt of Georgos and Lefteris both of Greece.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-North Jersey Chapter, 14 Commerce Drive, Suite 301, Cranford, NJ 07016 would be appreciated.

Jean Ann Stier (nee Kennedy) age 87 of Wayne died Friday, July 18, 2008 at the Care One Health Care Center in Wayne. Her passing was quiet and peaceful after receiving much love and caring from her family who spent time at her bedside.

She was born in Paterson where she spent her formative years before moving to Wayne fifty-seven years ago.

Jean was a member of the Preakness Bible Church in Wayne.

For many years she was a receptionist for the late Dr. James Reilly who had a medical office in Wayne.

She served on the Volunteer Staff at the Wayne General Hospital for many years.

Jean had the gift of personality that caused others to admire her and enjoy her presence, She especially enjoyed cooking and entertaining. Her home was the meeting place for all family where she made family life special. She also loved to travel and she and her husband Erich saw much of the world together.

Erich and Jean both worked in New York City in the 1940’s and Erich spotted her on the commuter ferry on the Hudson River and fell in love. They married on Christmas Day in 1944 and they had a loving marriage together for thirty-four years until Erich’s passing in February of 1978.

She is the loving mother of Dr.Eric G. Stier of Nantucket, MA, Robert C. Stier of Charleston, WV, Dr. Frederick M. Stier of New York City and Kenneth P. Stier of Wayne; cherished grandmother of Kenna Petrevski and her husband Steven, Wade Stier and his wife Christina, Courtney, Ryan and Alexis Stier; devoted great-grandmother of Ella Petrevski.

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

The Stier family would like to acknowledge and specially thank the staff at Care One of Wayne for their wonderful care of Jean.

Florence Laudi (nee Norman) age 86 of Wayne died peacefully with her son by her side on Friday, July 18, 2008 at the Saint Josephs Wayne Hospital, Wayne.

She was born in Newark and raised in West Paterson before moving to Wayne fifty years ago.

Florence retired in 1978 as Head Chef from the IBM Corporation, Franklin Lakes where she worked for twenty years.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, Wayne.

Florence was a German/Irish woman who could cook great Italian food. Her family has many fond memories of her culinary skills, especially her great cream puffs and manicotti. Her cooking was the reason most all family gatherings and holidays were at her home.

She was the beloved wife of sixty-two years to Bruno Laudi(2005); loving mother of the late Robert Laudi and his surviving wife Barbara of Montville and Bruce Laudi and his wife Wendy of Bethpage, NY; cherished grandmother of Tara Shannon and Matthew Laudi and loved great-grandmother of Robert Shannon. She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470 or the St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital Foundation, 224 Hamburg Tpk., Wayne, New Jersey 07470 would be appreciated.

Daniel J. Cuoco age 80 of Wayne died Thursday, July 17, 2008 peacefully at home while receiving the loving care of his family.

He was born in Garfield and lived in East Rutherford and Towaco before moving to Wayne.

Daniel graduated from Garfield High School with the class of 1946.

He was a factory worker for Mack Wayne Plastics, Wayne before retiring in 1988.

Daniel was a member of the Montville Methodist Church, Montville.

He enjoyed wood carving and was a very kind and considerate person.

He was a devoted husband to Edna Mae Cuoco(nee Cole) to whom he had a loving marriage for fifty-five years; devoted uncle of Richard W. Powell and his wife Miryam both of Wayne.

Elizabeth Mattei “Lee” (nee Zolla) age 100 of Wayne died on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at the Lakeland Nursing Home in Haskell. Her passing was quiet and peaceful with her loving family at her bedside.

She was born in Avollino, Italy came to the United States with her family at six years of age. The family first settled in Paterson later living in Fishkill, New York before moving to Wayne thirty-four years ago.

It is interesting to note that she started her life journey in Italy and as many did she came to the United States. Her father came here in 1914 to see if he could find work and a better way of life. Things were very difficult politically and economically in Avollino, Italy and he had heard very positive things about America. After finding a place to live and work he returned to Avollino and packed up his wife and ten children and came to Paterson, New Jersey. It was because Frederick had the courage to leave the land of his birth that this family has the wonderful experience of living the “American Dream.”

In her early years she was employed as a Quill Winder in the Paterson Silk Mill Industry later she became a Hair Dresser in Paterson for many years.

Elizabeth leaves her family with many fond memories of a very loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family pet name was “Mima”. Mima was gifted with a kind, warm and welcoming personality that caused family life to be a personal treasure. She loved to teach her family baking and other culinary skills.

Especially memorable were the many weekends spent at Mima and Pops house in Fishkill, New York. The many trips to the Carvel ice cream store in the Volkswagen beetle with Buddy the German Shepherd as a passenger.

Lee had a very active life style and social life and was often found playing cards, cooking, baking, reading and traveling. She was also active in the Wayne community as a member of the Golden Age Circle of Wayne and the Seniors of Saint Mary’s Church in Pompton Lakes.

Carmine and Lee were married in a lengthy loving marriage together for seventy-four years until Carmine’s passing in 2000.

Surviving are two daughters Ida (Edith) Mackey of Riverdale, Janet DiPasquale and her husband Sal of Toms River; seven grandchildren Janet DiPasquale, Dennis Mackey, Diane Della Serra, Kathy Wilkos, Thomas, Salvatore and Susan DiPasquale; fourteen great grandchildren Jay, Ryan, McKenna, Jenna, Kylee, Louis, Katherine, David, Daniele, Thomas, Carlie, Christina and Shauna.

She was predeceased by her son in law Charlie Mackey in 1996 and a great granddaughter Lindsay Lee Della Serra in 2004.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Elizabeth’s memory are asked to consider The Lindsay Della Serra Memorial Scholarship Fund, 422 Cranford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016.

Joan Harper (nee Lashway) age 79 of Wayne died Saturday July 12, 2008 at the Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital. Her passing was quiet and peaceful.

She was born in Jersey City and lived her formative years in Jersey City later living in Uniondale, New York and Dunnellon, Florida before moving to Wayne five years ago.

Joan received her formal education at Saint Michael’s High School in Jersey City graduating with the Class of 1946.

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

Mom had a beautiful smile; she loved to cook and bake and was especially adept at making wonderful brownies for everyone’s enjoyment. Joan loved sports and was a New York Yankee’s fan. She also enjoyed attending sports events for her grandchildren always rooting for their success.

Her grandchildren were an important highlight in her life and she loved them to pieces and with all of her heart.

Bill and Joan had fifty years of “a loving real partnership” marriage until Bill’s passing in September of 2001.

Surviving are three daughters Pat Sass of Mahwah, Joanne Plunkett and her husband Guy of Madison, Wisconsin, Linda O’Donnell and her husband John of Wayne; one son Bill Harper of Bellmore, New York; five grandchildren Ben Plunkett, Michael and Tracy Harper, Kevin and Katherine O’Donnell.

Tragedy struck the family in November 2007 when her daughter in law Karen Harper passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Joan’s memory are asked to consider the Wayne Public Library, 475 Valley Road, Wayne or the Oley Foundation, 214 Hun Memorial, Albany Medical Center, MC28, Albany, NY 12208.

Belinda B. Ferry (nee Beach) age 71 of Wayne died Friday, July 11, 2008 at the Llanfair House Nursing Home, Wayne.

She was born in Montclair and was an Air Force Officers wife who lived in many places throughout the country following her husbands assignments, later living in Glen Ridge for thirty years before moving to Wayne.

She received her formal education at Montclair High School graduating with the Class of 1954.

Belinda previously worked as a Telephone Operator for New Jersey Bell Telephone Company in Montclair.

She was formerly a member of the Rapid City Presbyterian Church in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Belinda enjoyed the hobby of gardening and could be found in her garden from sun-up to sun-down. Her “green thumb” helped produce beautiful flowers and vegetables.

Belinda was the loving wife of fifty-three years to Charles Ferry; loving mother of Lisa Acampora-Barbara of Wayne, Alison Psota of Wanaque, Robert Ferry of Columbia, Maryland, Charles Ferry of Sylvania, Ohio; one sister Mary Ellis of Eugene, Oregon; cherished grandmother of Michael and Christopher Acampora, Maxwell, Ava, Hannah and Charles Ferry.

Elizabeth B. “Libby” Caramanna(nee Fitch) age 80 of Wayne died on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at home with the comfort of her family by her side.

She was born in Louisville, KY, lived in Paterson, Upper Saddle River for over thirty-five years, before moving to Wayne six years ago.

Elizabeth met her husband Salvatore at a local dance. He was stationed at and eventually discharged from Fort Knox, KY.

Some of her most outstanding qualities were her love of her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was happiest when all were together, especially at the many years of Sunday dinners at her home. She had a great sense of humor and yet was a “tough cookie” in regards to her outspoken – tell it like it is - personality. She had a great devotion to her disabled daughter Diana whom she has taken loving care of for over fifty years.

She was predeceased by her loving husband of fifty-five years Salvatore “Sam” Caramanna(2002); loving mother of Jacqueline Thompson and her husband Harold of Totowa, Diana Caramanna of Wayne, and Steven Caramanna and his wife Eva of Wayne; loving grandmother of Harold Thompson, Jr. and his wife Adriana of Little Falls, Vincent Thompson and his wife Kerry of West Caldwell, Elizabeth McGovern and her husband Michael of Little Falls, and Brigitte Caramanna of Wayne; cherished great-grandmother of Dylan, Jakob and Emilia Thompson and Michael McGovern, Jr.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Special Olympics-NJ, 3 Princess Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 would be appreciated.

Sally Benedict (nee Sgaramella) age 75 of Wayne on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Llanfair House Nursing Home in Wayne.

She was born in Jersey City and had lived in North Bergen before moving to Wayne sixteen years ago.

Sally received her formal education at Kennedy Grammar School in North Bergen and at North Bergen High School graduating with the Class of 1949.

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

Her family is blessed with many fond memories of a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. “Mom was a devoted and great mother” who was always concerned about her children’s well being.

Thomas and Sally met at a dance and soon married and enjoyed forty years of “devoted and loving” marriage together until Tom’s passing in April 2001.

Surviving are one daughter Susan Marie Brancato of Wayne; one son Thomas Benedict and his wife Elizabeth of Lafayette and two grandsons Jon Thomas Brancato and Daniel Benedict.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Sally’s memory are asked to consider The Alzheimers Association, 400 Morris Avenue, Denville, NJ 07834.

Irwin Citer age 47 of Kinnelon on Sunday, June 29, 2008 in Warwick, New York. He died as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident. His wife Jackie was with him and she has the wonderful prospect of a full recovery from her injuries.

His parents were Russian and had moved to Poland in 1957 with their oldest son Leonid. Irwin was born in Lodz, Poland in 1960. Within three months of his birth, his parents moved to Nazareth, Israel, due to the religious and political intolerance that made everyday life in Poland unbearable. Seeking a better future for their children in the United States, Irwin's family moved to the Bronx in 1965 and later settled in Wayne in 1971. After marrying Jackie, Irwin moved to Butler and then Kinnelon. Irwin and his family came to America with absolutely nothing but the clothes on their backs and, with the exception of this tragedy, they have truly lived the “American Dream”.

Irwin received his formal education first at Wayne Hills High School in Wayne graduating with the Class of 1979. He then enrolled in Ramapo College in Mahwah where he studied business administration.

By his very nature, Irwin was a hard worker who endeavored to do the best for is family. He had a photography business that specialized in sports events, little league baseball, lacrosse, soccer, and he also photographed social and charitable events in the New York Metropolitan area. He was partners with his brother, David, in a Refrigeration and Restaurant supply business in Riverdale.

Irwin and his brothers owe much to their Mother, Regina, who worked the night shift at Union Carbide Corporation in Wayne to provide for her family. She made many personal sacrifices, through thick and thin times, so that her sons would have a better life.

As a Dad, he was a wonderful provider who kept his sons deep in his heart. They were the apples of his eye.

Jackie and Irwin had twenty years of “loving and devoted” marriage together.

Surviving are his loving wife Jackie; two sons Brandan, age sixteen, and Andrew, age fourteen, his mother, Regina Citer, of Wayne, two brothers; Leonid 'Lewis' Citer and David Citer and his wife Janine, one niece; Adèle Bernard Citer and two nephews Ryan and Sean Citer, and his mother-in-law; Lois Lester.

His father Vladimir Citer predeceased him in 1991 at the age of sixty-nine years.

Lois Edna Paterson age 81 of Wayne died Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Hospice of New Jersey at Saint Joseph's Wayne Hospital, Wayne while receiving the loving comfort of her children and sister.

She was born in Paterson and lived in Clifton before moving to Wayne fifty-one years ago. She graduated from Clifton High School with the class of 1944.

Mrs. Paterson was a seamstress who loved her craft. Her accomplishments included slip covers, wedding gowns, draperies and alterations and she was still sewing for family and friends up until January of this year.

Lois was an excellent baker and cook. Her family fondly remembers her stroganoff and the little éclairs she would make.

She is best described as a compassionate, thoughtful, caring and loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and aunt who was a straightforward, "tell it like it is" person. She also was a great confidant with whom you could share your most private thoughts and know they would go no further.

Mrs. Paterson was a long-time member of the Preakness Baptist Church where she volunteered her services in many aspects. She will be truly missed by her Church family.

She is the former wife of the late Joseph B. Paterson, Sr.(2004); loving mother of Jill Kenyon and fiancé Herb of Cromwell, CT, Joseph "Jay" B. Paterson, Jr. and his wife Loekie of Vernon Hills, IL, and Joan Marel Leach and her husband Joseph of Pennsauken, NJ; cherished grandmother of Andrew James Kenyon of Cromwell, CT, Karen Marlo Kenyon Cruz and her husband Matthew of Globe, AZ, Matthew Schuyler Kenyon and his fiancé Isabel of New London, CT, Patrick Michael Kenyon and his fiancé Nikki of Norwich, CT, Katherine Ruth Leach and Joseph Michael Leach both of Pennsauken, NJ, Morgan Brittany Paterson of Vernon Hills, IL, and Kimberly Knight of North Caldwell; devoted great-grandmother of Narice and Maya Dibble and Matthew Cruz, Jr. of Globe, AZ; , Paige and Madison Collins of North Caldwell, NJ; beloved sister of Joan Naomi Fairclough Cochrane of Hawthorne and the late William and Robert Fairclough and Jacqueline Mully; she was also a dedicated aunt to many loving nieces and nephews who will fondly remember her as "A.L.".

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Preakness Baptist Church – Memorial Garden Fund, 1441 Ratzer Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Dolores A. Kaetzel (nee Kishel), age 80 of Wayne, died on Sunday, July 6, 2008. Born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, she moved to Wayne in 1956 with her husband, Gilbert.

Over her years, Dolores enjoyed shopping, Bingo & cooking and also loved spending time with her friends, family, and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Gilbert Kaetzel of Wayne, two sons; Gary Kaetzel and his wife Rose of Wayne and their children, Michael and Kristen, Glenn Kaetzel and his wife Theresa of Bloomingdale and their children Nicole and Karen, one sister; Jean Rago and her husband Kenneth of Waldwick, one brother; Edward Kishel and his wife Patricia of Clifton now residing in Texas. She was predeceased by one brother, John Kishel of Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Jude’s Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-2729 would be appreciated.

Domnica Oldja (nee Pasula) age 85 of Totowa died Sunday, July 6, 2008 peacefully at home with her son Alexander and other family members by her side.

She was born in Mali Zam, Yugoslavia where she met her husband Trajan whom she married in 1940. They came to this country in 1964, at the urging of their son Alexander, settling in Union City for one year before moving to Paterson where she lived over fifty years, having lived in Totowa for the past twelve years.

When Domnica first came to this country she worked as a fabric inspector for Inwood Mills, Paterson for ten years before they closed in 1975.

She was the beloved wife of fifty-eight years to the late Trajan Oldja(1998); loving mother of Alexander Oldja of Totowa and the late Trajan Oldja(2002);loving mother-in-law; cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; devoted aunt and great-aunt of several nieces and nephews; sister of the late Florinka Keta(2003).

Robert E. Phalon age 74 of Wayne on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. He had his loving wife constantly at his side and his passing was quiet and peaceful after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Newton and had lived many years in Paterson before moving to Wayne twenty years ago.

Bob received his formal education at Saint John’s High School in Paterson.

He served in the Navy during the Korean conflict and received the National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Occupation Service Medal.

He was employed at Johnson Controls in Union for thirty-five years until his retirement in 1995. After retirement he performed many part time jobs to keep himself busy and when he had no work to do he went fishing at his favorite fishing hole.

Bob was gifted with a wonderfully extraverted personality and made friends easily with his quiet outgoing ways. He had a special trademark or perhaps a unique expression as he made conversation or just listened to others. He would vocalize “beep beep”. Folks around him would find humor in his response of “beep beep” to whatever they said.

He leaves his family with many wonderful memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather. As a parent he maintained strict discipline as his way of expressing love and sheltering concern for his children and their well being. The arrival of grandchildren was a very special highlight of his life and he loved them with all of his heart.

Robert and Monica had fifty-two years of “loving companionship” marriage together.

One of his favorite and memorable activities involved two trips to Ireland one in 1986 and the other in 1995. He wanted to explore his roots and delighted in that beautiful, enchanted and picturesque land called Ireland. His family had originated in Cork and he got to explore that phase of his family origins.

Surviving are his loving wife Monica (nee Madigan) Phalon; three children Suzanne McArdle and her husband Greg of Pompano Beach, Florida, Michael E. Phalon and his wife Colleen of Highland Lakes and Robert D. Phalon and his wife Antoinette of Hardyston; two sisters Mary M. Phalon of Paterson, Rose Marie Kirwan and her husband Bill of Bayshore, Long Island; one brother Richard M. Phalon of Whiting.

Tragedy struck the family in 1986 when his daughter Patrice Phalon-Fraone passed away.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Robert’s memory are asked to consider "Hospice of New Jersey" c/o Saint Joseph's Hospital, 220-224 Hamburg Turnpike, 6th Fl., Wayne, NJ 07470

Nicola Trani, age 48 of Wayne, died peacefully at home on Monday, June 30, 2008, surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Italy, he came from Ischia to America when he was seventeen to work with his brother at Vinni’s Pizzarama in Wayne. When Nicola’s brother Vinni decided to move back to Ischia, Nicola bought the pizzeria and has owned and operated Vinni’s, truly a Wayne landmark, since 1987. He was co owner of Vinni's with Joe DeLuca.

As a young boy in Ischia, Nicola worked in the summer giving pony rides to the tourists that visited the island. He also talked of becoming a priest as a boy. He just recently became a Eucharistic Minister. In fact, the first and only communion he was so proud and happy to serve, was to his daughter and son-in-law at their wedding just two weeks ago.

At the age of 14, he took a full time job working on an oil derrick in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Libya. This job left an impression on him, as he often referenced this experience throughout his life. It is, without question, some of the hardest and most dangerous work one could probably find. Nicola’s favorite pastimes also included bird hunting with his cousin Vinni, who introduced him to the sport, and of course, soccer. For several years, he was involved coached Stefania in the PASCO Soccer Club.

He enjoyed going back to Ischia to visit his family almost every year. His most recent trip back was in February of this year to visit with his friends and family. He was able to spend time with his parents while he was there too.

Nicola is survived by his loving wife of twenty three years, Antoinetta (nee Mattera), four children; Stefania and her husband Orazio Pisapia, Giuseppe, Alessandro, and Nicola Jr., all of Wayne, his parents; Giuseppe and Luisa Trani of Ischia, two brothers; Vincenzo and his wife Anna and Antonio and his wife Rita both of Ischia, three sisters; Franca and her husband Michele DiMeglio, Angela and her husband Pasquale Lanza, and Fortuna and her husband Nino Petrello, all of Ischia, as well as many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors, who all love him dearly.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Nicola’s name are asked to consider St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 322 N. Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38105-2729.

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Nicola Trani, all'eta' di 48 anni, si e' spento a casa, lunedi' 30 giugno 2008, circondato dalla famiglia e da amici dopo aver lottato una coraggiosa battaglia contro il tumore.

Nato in Italia, venne in America all'eta' di diciassette anni per lavorare con il fratello Vincenzo a Vinniʼs Pizzarama a Wayne nel NJ. Quando Vincenzo, il fratello di Nicola decise di ritornare ad Ischia, Nicola compro' la pizzeria Vinni's e l'ha gestita con passione dal 1987. Da giovane, Nicola, d'estate accompagnava i turisti a fare i giri sui pony. Da bambino diceva anche di voler diventare prete.

Recentemente ha donato il sacramento dell'eucarestia. La prima e unica eucarestia l'ha data alla figlia e al genero durante il loro matrimonio circa due settimane fa. All'eta' di 14 anni, lavoro' su una piattaforma nel Mar Mediterraneo, sulla costa della Libia. Questo mestiere gli ha lasciato un segno. Ne faceva spesso riferimento durante la sua vita: e' uno dei lavori piu' duri e pericolosi che ci possa essere. Nicola aveva molti passatempi, uno dei quali era la caccia, che gli fu trasmessa dal cugino Vincenzo, gli piaceva anche il calcio. Per vari anni ha anche allenato la figlia Stefania e la societa' sportiva calcistica Pasco.

Ritornava con gioia quasi tutti gli anni ad Ischia, per visitare parenti ed amici. L'ultimo suo viaggio fu a Febbraio, in cui ebbe l'opprtunita' di trascorrere del tempo con la famiglia ed amici: sopratutto con i suoi genitori e fratelli.

Nicola lascia la moglie dopo ventitre anni di matrimonio, Antoinetta (Mattera), quattro figli: Stefania e suo marito Orazio Pisapia, Giuseppe, Alessandro, e Nicola Jr., i suoi genitori: Giuseppe e Luisa Trani di Ischia, due fratelli; Vincenzo e sua moglie Anna e Antonio e sua moglie Rita entrambi di Ischia, tre sorelle; Franca e suo marito Michele DiMeglio, Angela e suo marito Pasquale Lanza, e Fortuna e suo marito Nino Petrello, tutti di Ischia, e tante nipoti e tanti nipoti, parenti ed amici, che lo amavano profondamente ancora di piu ora che non c'e.

Mildred Laterra (nee Carbone) age 89 of Hackensack, died peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2008 with one of her daughters by her side.

She was born in Hackensack and lived in Saddle Brook for twenty-six years before returning to Hackensack thirty-four years ago.

For many years, Mildred and her husband, were the owners of the Terra Mini-Mall on Market Street in Saddle Brook.

She was a parishioner of Saint Phillips RC Church, Saddle Brook.

When Mildred was one month old her mother Carmella Occhipinti passed away. Several years later her father married her mother’s sister, Theresa Occhipinti, who raised Mildred like her own daughter. Mildred considered herself a very fortunate person in that she “had two mothers” who loved her very much.

Mildred’s father, Joseph Carbone, was the owner of the Hudson Market on Hudson Street in Hackensack. For several years Mildred worked as a cashier at the family business.

Mildred is best described as the ultimate lady. She was elegant, gracious, had a reserved strength, immaculate, possessed an inner and outer beauty, and she had a great, if not dry, sense of humor. She was a great cook and creative in many different ways. Her creativity was exemplified by her designing her own home and even designing a dress she wore to her daughter’s wedding. Although she was an elegant lady, she was a loving and caring mother and grandmother, who was not above getting down on the floor and playing with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mildred did not like to sit still for very long. She loved to travel, especially enjoyed trips to Atlantic City, but most of all she held her 1940 honeymoon cruise to Havana, Cuba as the best trip of her life.

Mildred was the beloved wife of fifty years and had an adoring and loving marriage to the late Salvatore J. Laterra(1990); loving mother of Joan Sauter of Wayne and her late husband Frank and Sally Ingui and her husband Silvio of Wayne; cherished grandmother of Julie Sirugo and her husband Joe, Laurie Fontana and her husband Todd and Stephen Laterra Ingui; much loved great-grandmother of Emily, Joseph and Elizabeth Sirugo and Francesca, Samantha and Christopher Fontana; loved sister of Jean Perone of Florida, Angela Iozzia of Brick, the late Grace Perone and the late Joseph Carbone, Jr.

Memorial donations to St. Judes Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-2729 would be appreciated.

George Fossati age 86 of Wayne died Monday, June 30, 2008 at the Care One Health Care Center, Wayne.

He was born in New York City where he lived until the age of twelve when he moved to Northern Italy to live with his mother. When WWII started his mother purchased a local tavern in hopes that this work would keep George out of the war. However the military police took him and made him serve in the Italian Merchant Marine. Once assigned to a ship he started a day of target practice in which they had to hit a target on the horizon. George destroyed the target with the first shot and was awarded a medal, which he refused. He recounted to his family that during one battle he was ordered to shoot at American planes overhead, he refused and was going to be court-marshaled but his ship was destroyed before that could be carried out. Once his ship was destroyed he made it back to Rome and tried to make his way to the American forces in Italy but was captured by the Fascists and scheduled for execution. He attributes his survival and his escape to two men he met up with, Ray and Bruno. Bruno had a suitcase full of money which proved very useful in keeping the three alive.

He met his wife-to-be Rosanna Garavetti, through a friend, in Cossila, Italy, married in 1948, and soon thereafter moved to the Untied States. The couple settled in West New York, NJ where George got employment with the Kaywoodie Pipe Company in West New York, NY where he worked for twenty years. He developed his skills as a machinist and later became a self-employed machinists trading as Fossati Engineering Company in Palisades Park, NJ. George put his inventive skills to work having invented a machine that could make cigarette and pipe filters automatically at approximately the rate of 100/minute compared to the age-old method of hand rolling these filters. He also invented a modular chandelier which would easily disassemble for easy cleaning of the crystal ornamentation.

George and Rosanna had sixty years of “wonderful loving” marriage together.

He leaves his family with many fond memories of a wonderful loving husband, father and grandfather. He was gifted with a selfless personality and always strove for the best for his family. Dad worked three jobs and made many personal sacrifices to put his son Jeffrey through medical school. He was very proud of his life achievements and his family remain very proud of him.

Surviving him are his wife of over sixty years Rosanna(Garavetti) Fossati; loving father of Jeffrey Fossati MD and his wife Kelly of Wayne; cherished grandfather of Cassandra and Jeffrey Fossati, Jr. both of Wayne.

He was predeceased by his sister Gloria Fossati who had lived in Italy.

Robert E. Kaluschny, age 43 of Wayne, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, June 27, 2008 at the Saint Joseph's Wayne Hospital. His loving parents where at his side and his passing was quiet and peaceful.

He was born in Paterson and had lived his formative years in Wayne, then West Orange, and had moved back to Wayne five years ago.

Bobby received his formal education at Wayne Hills High School graduating with the Class of 1982. He then went on to study Mechanics at Lincoln Technical Institute in Union.

He was employed at Saint Barnabas Hospital in Livingston as a Mechanical Engineer for the past eleven years.

Bobby was a Nascar enthusiast, enjoyed the hobby of collecting miniature automobiles, but most of all loved owning and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

His parents had just celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary when this devastating tragedy of losing their only loving son to a heart attack struck their lives.

Bob was a wonderful father to his two sons Daniel and Thomas.

His sister recalls many fond memories of a very loving, special brother who was her best friend. They very much enjoyed sharing every day things together.

Surviving are his two sons Daniel and Thomas Kaluschny of West Orange; his parents Erwin and Anna Kaluschny of Wayne; his loving sister Ilona Rakitze of Wayne; cherished uncle to Christian Rakitze and Jonathan Reina.

Dr. Frederick W. Bauer age 85 of Wayne died Friday, June 27, 2008 and St. Joseph's Hospital, Wayne.

He was born in Kingston, Rhode Island and lived in Winnsboro, South Carolina before moving to Wayne fifty-two years ago.

He graduated from Kent School for Boys, Kent, CT with the class of 1940 and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA with the class of 1943; he furthered his education having received his Masters degree in 1950 and his PhD. in Organic Chemistry from Princeton University.

Fred was an executive for Allied Chemical in Morristown for thirty years. He was a member of the American Chemical Society.

He was a Naval Officer in WWII and was in the Naval Reserve until his retirement in 1982. Fred saw combat in the Pacific while serving on the escort carrier USS Cape Gloucester, CVE 109 as a Lieutenant. He was a member of the American Legion.

Fred was dedicated to his community having served as a member of the Wayne Elks Lodge 2181; as the Wayne Township Police Commissioner in 1961; the Wayne Township Planning Board in 1961, 1969, 1978 and 1981; Councilman at Large from 1962-1965; President of the Wayne Township Council in 1964 and from 1982-1984.

Fred was extremely dedicated to the Boy Scouts of America where he was a member for the past seventy-four years. He has held endless titles within scouting and was an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow.

He is the beloved husband of fifty-four years to Ethel (Crook) Bauer; loving father of Frederick Bauer of Bloomingdale, Timothy Bauer and his wife Sharron of Atlanta, GA, Thomas Bauer and his wife Mary of Cape Cod, MA, Leo Bauer of Wayne and Vivien Bauer of Irvine, CA; cherished grandfather of Kimberly, Suzanna, Elizabeth, Catherine, Michael, Mary Rose and Kiara; brother of Robert Bauer and his wife Josephine of Kent, CT.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Fred’s memory are asked to consider the Packanack Community Church, 120 Lake Drive East, Wayne, NJ 07470 or the Boy Scouts of America, 25 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland, NJ 07436-1709.

Generoso N. Wehling “Ginny” (nee Perna) age 84 on Sunday, June 22, 2008 of Little Falls at the Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital New Jersey Hospice. At her passing was quiet and peaceful while she was receiving the loving care of her family who were at her bedside.

She was born in Paterson and lived there many years later living in Little Falls before moving to Toms River.

Ginny spent her formative years in Paterson and received her formal education at Paterson Grammar School No.2.

She was a parishioner of Holy Angels RC Church in Little Falls.

She leaves her family with fond memories of a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved life and her personality was mellow and never evidenced anger even under great stress. Perhaps the finest hour in her life was the arrival of her grandson Anthony Conti and then her two great grandsons Matthew and Christopher Conti.

She was predeceased by her loving husband of thirty-seven years James D. Wehling in 1979 and her son James J. Wehling in a tragic house fire in April of 2007.

Surviving are her daughter Anne Conti of Toms River; one grandson Anthony Conti and his wife Denise of Binghamton, New York; two great grandsons Matthew age ten and Christopher Conti age five.

Dolores Bosland age 78, “a skilled and dedicated teacher in the Wayne School System,”of Wayne died Friday, June 20, 2008 at the Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital Hospice.

She was born in Paterson and had lived her formative years in Paterson later living in Fair Lawn before moving to Wayne forty-seven years ago.

Dolores received her formal education at Paterson Grammar School No. 5 and then at Paterson Central High School graduating with the Class of 1947. She then made a career choice of becoming a teacher and went on to William Paterson Teachers College where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education with the Class of 1950. Later she received her Masters Degree in Primary Education from Montclair State College.

She was employed by the Wayne Board of Education retiring in June 1986. Most of her thirty-eight year career, as a teacher, was at the Pines Lake Elementary School in Wayne.

It was obvious by her endless endeavors in teaching that she loved her work and the children she was privileged to teach. Wayne Township and the students of the school system that received her instruction were truly benefited personally from having such a dedicated teacher. Many of her former students have fond memories of her skills and over the years have maintained a personal friendship with her. You could safely arrive at the conclusion that she found teaching to be the perfect job for her life.

She was particularly skilled at art including, sketching, oil painting, ceramics and many other forms of art work. She also had a ceramic studio in her home and in her spare time she taught that subject to many people. When not teaching she pursued her joy of gardening around her home.

Her personality was that of an extravert who loved people especially her students as evidenced by her dedicated approach to teaching.

Within her family she took over her late mother’s role keeping the family unit and was the cohesive force that brought all the family members together for special family gatherings.

Surviving are one very special cousin to Czeslawa Grycewicz who everyone in the family calls “Aunt Ches” of East Brunswick; six first cousins including Fran Shaw of Wayne, Irene Efchak of Wallington, Dolores Bogan of Ocean, William Pietrowitz of Cayce, South Carolina, Irene Pietrowitz of Wallington, Thomas Pietrowitz of Marco Island, Florida and Edward Pietrowitz of Wallington she is also survived by an extended Bosland family.

She is also survived by her faithful companion Krissi II.

Dolores was predeceased by her parents Mary and Leonard Bosland and her beloved brother Ronald Bosland.

Charles Lathrop Parsons Vaughan age 87 of Wayne, died peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at the Renaissance Care Center at Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains.

He was born in Savannah, GA and at age one the family moved to East Aurora, NY where he was raised. Charles went to the University of New Hampshire where he met his future wife Jane. It was “love at first sight” for Charles, but Jane had eyes for another man. By the end of their freshman year they were dating steadily and married on October 9, 1943, just a few months after graduation.

Charles graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. He furthered his education at Penn State University, State College, PA where he received both his master’s degree and finally his doctorate degree both in organic chemistry. While at Penn State, during WWII, he worked on formulating special high octane fuels for aircraft. After graduating from Penn State he took a position with the Hercules Powder Corporation in Wilmington, DE where he worked for thirty-six years until his retirement in 1986.

Charles leaves his family with fond memories that include his adoring and loving role as a husband to Jane for sixty-five years and his loving ways with his children.

He is the beloved husband of sixty-five years to Jane(Austin) Vaughan; loving father of Charles Vaughan, Jr. of New York City, Douglas Vaughan and his wife Nancy of Beaufort, NC and Nancy Van Denburgh of Wayne; cherished grandfather of Daniel and Thomas Van Denburgh; loved brother of the late James Robert Vaughan(1967).

Memorial Donations to the "Parkinson Disease Foundation" "Gift Processing Center", PO Box 96268,Washington, DC 20077-7487 would be appreciated.

Frank A. Sauter age 64 of Wayne died Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at Chilton Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer. His passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of his family who were at his bedside.

He was born in Passaic and had lived in Saddle Brook, Elmwood Park before moving to Wayne twenty-one years ago.

Frank spent his formative years in Saddle Brook and received his formal education at Saddle Brook High School graduating with the Class of 1962. He was employed for fourteen years at the Fletcher Creamer Construction Company in Hackensack as a truck driver before his retirement in 2000. In his spare time Frank enjoyed fresh water fishing, hunting, crabbing and repairing automobiles. He served as the number one Yankee’s Baseball Team fan for many years.

His family is left with many warm memories of a very loving husband, father and grandfather. Perhaps his six grandchildren where the supreme highlight of his life and he loved them with all of his heart.

Frank and Joan met at Saddle Brook High School and were teenage sweethearts who were married and for forty-four years lived in a “best friends loving marriage” together. In fact their anniversary will be on Saturday, June 21st.

Surviving are his loving wife of forty four years Joan (nee Laterra) Sauter; two daughters Julie Sirugo and her husband Joe and Laurie Fontana and her husband Todd; six grandchildren Emily, Joey and Elizabeth Sirugo, Francesca, Samantha and Christopher Fontana and his mother in law Mildred Laterra of Hackensack.

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

Obituary in Italian is printed just below English version.

Angelo Raffaele Mazzoccoli age 89 of Wayne died Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at Saint Josephs Wayne Hospital, Wayne with the comfort of his family by his side.

He was born in Montescaglioso, Italy and attended school through the fifth grade. He was an eight year veteran of the Italian Army having attained the rank of Sergeant. He served in Yugoslavia, Siberia, Serbia, Ukraine, was captured by the Germans and spent three years as a prisoner of war in Breslin, Germany. He would often tell the story of how the Germans would eat potatoes and serve the potato skins to the prisoners. He attributed his survival in the camp to his ability to speak German. He would often serve as an interpreter for other captives. In one situation the German soldiers told a gentleman to remove his rank stripes from his uniform. The soldier refused and Angelo told him they’re saying: “if you don’t remove your stripes they’re going to kill you”. The man removed his stripes and Angelo saved his life. Several years after the war Angelo was summoned to the Montescaglioso, Italy police chief’s office. He sat in a waiting room wondering what he had done. After a time he was called into the chief’s office, the chief looked him up and down and asked if he recognized him. Those many years later he did not recognize the chief until he said: “if it were not for you I would not be alive.”

Angelo and Angiolina were neighbors and their families were friends in Montescaglioso, Italy. They married in 1953 at the town hall and were married once again in a formal church ceremony on Valentines Day, February 14, 1954.

It was the year they married that they decided to come to America. Angiolina’s father was an American citizen, and therefore, Angiolina was entitled to be a United States citizen as long as she imigrated to the US before the age of twenty-three. While clearing their immigration papers it was brought to their attention that Angelo’s paperwork was not correct and he could not come. Being that Angiolina was four weeks short of her twenty-third birthday, the deadline for her to claim US Citizenship, she left him and came to America alone. Angiolina settled in Paterson and was joined by Angelo three months later.

Angelo was employed in the Paterson textile industry for 29 years having worked for Associated Dye, Textile Piece and Dye and Paragon companies before his retirement in 1983. From 1960 through 1980 he worked as a landscaper in the mornings and would work the second shift, from 3-11PM at the textile mills.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne and formerly Saint Anthony’s Parish in Paterson. He also was a member of and past President of the San Rocco Society in Paterson.

Angelo was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather. He had a love of gardening and had a vegetable garden with tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, hot peppers and a fig and pear tree. He also enjoyed watching Italian soccer matches on television.

Surviving are his wife of fifty-five years Angiolina (Simmarano) Mazzoccoli; loving father of Vincent Mazzoccoli of Wayne and Elizabeth DeNichilo and her husband Nicola of Wayne; cherished grandfather of Deanna and Nicole DeNichilo both of Wayne. He was predeceased by one brother and three sisters.

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Obituary in Italian

Al’eta di 89 anni il 17 giugno e deceduto Angelo Raffaele Mazzoccoli all’ ospedale S. Joseph of Wayne aconpagnato con la sua famiglia al suo lato.

Era nato a Montescaglioso in Italia a frequentato la scuole 5 classe, era un veterano di guerra, a vissuto 8 anni dell esercito italiano e ha ragiunto il grado da sergente. A servito in Grecia, Ugoslavia, Serbia, Ucraina, Silberia e poi a stato catturato dai tedeseki e preso come prigioniero di geurra per 3 anni e launo portato in campo concentrato in Breslin in germonia, la sua storia raccontava che i tedeschi si mangiavano le patate e servivano le buccie ai prigionieri, ha atribuito le sua sopravenza di parlare un po il tedesco e faceva l’interpetre ai prigionieri come lui. In una zituazione i tedeschi anno chiesto a un saldato di rimovere le sue bande rigorose e lui rifuitava, e Angelo che capiva il tedesco a detto al suo amico che i tedeschi dicono se non to rimuovi le bande ti devono uccidere, il soldato si e trappato le bande e cosi si e salvato la vita.

Parechi anni dopo il soldato che si e salvato, a continuato la sua carrierea arualandosi nei carabinieri e Angelo e tornato a casa dai suoi familiari.

Questo soldato e di ventato mareschiallo e stato mandato a far servitio a Montescaglioso, una sera Angelo e stato chiamato in caserma, mentre che lui stava nello sala daspetto e uscito il maresciallo e Angelo ha detto cosa ho fatto che mi hai chiamato ha venire qui, li ha teso la mano e ha detto con un sorriso come non mi conosci Angelo ha dettano quello ha risposto se non era per te io non sarei vivo. Tu mi hai salvato le vita.

Angelo e Angiolina sono dello stesso paese le lore famiglie si conoscevano si sono sposati nel 1953 al municipio e sposati in chiesa cerimonia nuziale il giorno di Saint Valentino il 14 febraio 1954.

Era lanno che so sono sposati anno deciso di venire in America, il padre di Angiolina era in cittadino Americano e quindi Angiolina e stato autorizata cittadina Americana degli USA, lei e rientranta negli USA prima dell’eta di 23 anni e arrivata sei settimane prima della scadenza e emigrata sola a fato residenza in paterson Angelo e venuto fa 3 mesi dopo perche le sue sarte erano in ritardo.

Angelo e stato occupato nell lindustre tessile di paterson per 29 anni collegata alla tinnture del Paragan prima della sua penzione nel 1983 dal 1960 al 1980 ho lavorato come architetto dei giardini alla mattina alle 3-11 all’industria tessile.

Era un parrocchiano di Lady di Valley di Wayne e prima dell chiese S. Antonio in paterson inoltre rea un membro e presidente della societa` del San Rocco in Paterson. Angelo era un marito, un padre e un un nonno dedicati alla sulla familgia. Ha avuto un amore di giardinaggio e ha vuto un orto con pomodori, peperoni, melanzana, peperoni caldi e un fico e un albero di pera. In oltre ha goduto di guardare le partite italiane di calcio sulla televisione.

La sopravvivenze e` la sua moglie di cinquantacinque anni di Angiolina Simmarano Mazzoccoli; padre amoroso di Vincent Mazzoccoli di Wayne e di Elizabeth De Nichilo il suo marito Nicola di Wayne; nonno affezionato di Deanna e Nicole De Nichilo entrambi di Wayne. Predeceased dall’un fratello Christophero e tre sorelle Rosa, Francesca e Giusepina.

George P. Petro age 77 of Wayne died Monday, June 16, 2008 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains.

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

George received his formal education at Newark College of Engineering where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering with the Class of 1967.

He served in the Army as a Corporal and Chief of Communications during the Korean conflict in a Military Police Division from 1951- 1953.

He was originally employed at A.B. DuMont Laboratories in Clifton where he became a tube tester, inspector and a Cathode Ray Tube Design Engineer. As time went on the DuMont organization became many different names because of changes in ownership. The next stage of the original corporation became Fairchild Camera and Instrument a DuMont division and George was their Sales Application Engineer. Then the company became Thomas C.S.I, then Hughes Lexington Inc and finally Lexel Imaging Corporation. During all those changes George maintained a strong presence in the field of Sales and Marketing serving his company very successfully all over the world.

George Petro and Dolores Hopper met on the job at DuMont Corporation in Clifton fell in love and married in 1958. Dolores loved ballroom dancing and enticed George to join her in taking dancing lessons. As a couple they danced many a delightful night away. They had a “devoted and loving” marriage for thirty-three years until Dolores' passing in 1991.

George was gifted with a very pleasing extraverted personality that caused him to make friends easily and opened many doors for his sales skills. His very sociable personality and his gift of supreme one liners ingratiated his presence with those around him. He was a very successful member of the electronics business world and made a very positive contribution to his and his employer’s success.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church in Wayne and was formerly a member of the Wayne Elks Lodge 2181.

Surviving are one sister Virginia Petro of Wayne and several cousins and nieces.

David M. Fleming age 49 of Kinnelon, died Friday, June 13, 2008 peacefully, while surrounded by his family and friends, at the Compassionate Care Hospice, Dover.

He was born in Lawrence, Mass. and raised in Andover, Mass. having lived in Kinnelon for the past twelve years.

David graduated from Andover High School, Andover, Mass. with the class of 1976. He continued his education at Merrimack College, North Andover, Mass where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with the class of 1981.

He had a twenty-six year career with Toyota Motor Sales and was currently NY Region Vice President and General Manager.

David was an avid golfer, skier but most of all he was a dedicated husband and father. He was incredibly principled, determined, had a great sense of humor and extremely committed to his career.

Beloved husband of twenty-six years to Kristen(Bonansinga) Fleming; loving father of Ryan, Peter and Sean Fleming all of Kinnelon; devoted son of the late David and Jane Fleming; much loved brother of Jeffrey Fleming of Smithfield, RI.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital "For Brain Cancer Research", PO Box 27106, NY, NY 10087 would be appreciated.

Evelyn “Evie” Mc Mullen(nee Daniels) age 92 of Wayne died Monday, June 09, 2008 at Saint Vincent’s Care Home, Cedar Grove.

She was born in Barre, VT and lived in Belleville, Clifton and Boynton Beach, FL before moving to Wayne seven years ago.

Evelyn graduated from Belleville High School, Belleville with the class of 1934. For many years she had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Clifton.

She attended Saint Timothys Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wayne.

Evelyn was a Bank Teller and Assistant Secretary for the DeWitt Savings & Loan, Belleville for sixteen years before her retirement in 1976.

As a young girl Evelyn went to a local grocery store and saw a clerk named Robert McMullen and said: “that’s the man I’m going to marry”. Robert, during the depression years, asked Evelyn to a “Hard Luck” dance to be held on Friday the thirteenth. From then on he always called Friday the thirteenth his “lucky day”. They married on June 25, 1938 and had a loving and devoted marriage for fifty-four years, during which they never had angry words between them.

Without question she had tremendous pride in the accomplishments of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her patience was saint-like, her laugh infectious and she was an expert at going out to lunch and shopping.

Devoted wife to the late Robert McMullen(1992); beloved mother of Barbara Resta and her husband Stephen of Long Beach Twp and Carol Labadie and her husband George of Wayne; loving sister of the late Edward Daniels(1999); cherished grandmother of Joanne Serek and her husband John of Wayne, Judi Catherwood and her husband Douglas of Montvale, Karen Cappo and her husband John of Wayne, James Labadie of Jupiter, FL, Thomas Labadie and his wife Paige of Chatham; Kimberly Dunkel and her husband Michael of Cornwall, NY and Craig Resta and his wife Angela of Cornwall, NY; much loved great-grandmother of Amanda Serek of Wayne, Mackenzie and Grayson Catherwood of Montvale, Matt and Kelly Cappo of Wayne, Alyssa Labadie of Chatham, Haley and Jenna Resta and Carley and Molly Dunkel all of Cornwall, NY.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, 395 Valley Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470 or a charity of your choosing would be appreciated.

Rebecca D. Smiley, age 34 of Denville, formerly of Butler and Wayne, died on Friday June 6, 2008 after a six month battle with Melanoma.

Rebecca grew up in Wayne, having graduated from Wayne Hills High School with the class of 1992 after which she received her Associates Degree from Morris County Community College.

She was employed as a Eastern Division Manager of Tower Asset Management with T-Mobile in Parsippany for ten years and was recently promoted to Process Improvements Manager. She was devoted to her career and although she complained about the travel sometimes, she enjoyed every minute of her job.

This past September she took the her first vacation in five years to Disney World with 34 of her family and friends, and they all have great memories to share from that trip.

Her family describes her as “a beautiful, vibrant woman who truly enjoyed life”. She was frequently ‘out on the town’, having a good time, and making the best of everything she did. Most recently she found joy in the fact that her family, she was too weak to go, could recieve the support of Gilda’s Club, located at the Hackensack Hospital. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Rebecca’s name are asked to consider Gilda’s Club of Northern New Jersey, 575 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601.

Rebecca is survived by her father Charles Smiley Jr. and his wife Laurie of Wayne and her mother Karen Burdett Kocher of Lincoln Park, her brother Charles Smiley III of Elizabeth, her fiancé Eric Heppel of Denville, her uncles; Joseph Burdett and his wife Charlotte and David Burdett and his wife Terri along with several cousins, three step-sisters; Adrian Skinner and her husband Luke of Saratoga Springs, NY, Alexis Platte and her husband Jesse of Portsmouth, VA, Lauren Eastmead and her husband Mark of Okinawa, Japan, her step-brother Richard Pocsi and his wife Kelly of Oakland, NJ, her niece Riley and nephew Garrett Skinner both of Saratoga Springs, NY, nephew Christopher Eastmead of Okinawa, nephew Dylan Burlum of Wayne, and nephew Charles Platte of Portsmouth, VA.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Rebecca’s name to Gilda’s Club can print out a donation form by clicking below. Using this form will insure that your donation is properly acknowledged to the family.

Lauren Jayne Abbott age 51 of Wayne, New Jersey passed on June 6, 2008 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Her passing was quiet and peaceful with her loving family and a host of friends at her bedside.

She was born in Paterson, New Jersey and had lived most of her life in Wayne.

Lauren received her formal education at Wayne Valley High School graduating with the Class of 1975. She then went on to study in the Administrative Program at Berkeley College graduating in 1977.

Lauren was a valued employee at BP Castrol as an Executive Assistant in Wayne, New Jersey for 10 years then for Intra Corporation as an Executive Assistant to the CEO in Parsippany for 3 years.

Lauren was a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church where she was a dedicated volunteer and CCD teacher.

Lauren was a person kind-of-heart; she was selfless and always reaching out to others. Lauren was cherished by a wide circle of friends and beloved by her nieces and nephews. She was a devoted mother whose love for her daughter, Dana, is eternal. She will remain forever in the hearts of her loving parents and siblings.

Lauren was a model of courage for all who knew and loved her. Her strength and endurance was an example to others. She handled her battle with dignity.

Lauren led an active life with many interests. She enjoyed cooking, baking, brisk walks and fishing. She loved reading, old movie classics and the theatre.

Surviving are one daughter, Dana L. Koonce of Wayne, New Jersey; her parents Herbert J. and Doris M. Abbott of Wayne, New Jersey; one brother Herbert R. Abbott, M.D. and his wife Stella Lombardo of Slingerlands, New York; three sisters, Wendy Abbott-Johnson of Kinnelon, Donna L. Abbott of Wayne, Karen Joyce and her husband Tom of Tilton, New Hampshire; nieces and nephews Christopher, Shannon, Nicholas, Emily, Michele, Melanie, Rebecca and many close friends and extended family.

In lieu of flowers Lauren has requested that a donation could be made in her memory to The Smile Forever Foundation “A Breast Cancer Foundation”, P.O. Box 306, Closter, New Jersey 07624.

John F. Rumeau age 78 of Wayne on Friday, June 6, 2008. His passing was quiet and peaceful with his loving family at his bedside. He moved into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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

John received his formal education at Pompton Lakes High School graduating with the Class of 1948 and then he went on to Pace University in New York City where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting with the Class of 1953.

He was employed as Controller at Shotmeyer Brothers Petroleum Company in Hawthorne for thirty-five years and had worked up until his passing.

His passion in life was to serve- his wife, his family, his job- but most importantly his Saviour, Jesus. For 53 years, he voluntarily served as the leader of the Christian Service Brigade boys’ group, Stockade. Those thousands of 8-11 year-old boys who were led by my Dad and the many men under his leadership have produced GENERATIONS of men whose hearts are now dedicated to serving Christ in their homes, churches, mission fields, and lives- what a truly amazing legacy God has allowed him to leave! That same legacy and passion for serving the Lord has spread to generations of his family as well. After giving his heart to the Lord as a young man in his 20’s, he married a wonderful, Godly wife (Mom!) and was able to share his faith with his parents. In raising 4 boys, he and Jan led each to personal faith in Christ and instilled in us the desire for no-compromise, committed, service to God and those around us- for which we will truly be eternally thankful to him and our Lord. That faith and commitment carried on down to his grandchildren as well, who witnessed his love for Jesus on a daily basis and are blessed to have had him in their lives.

We loved him greatly, and he will always be missed by us- but we have this promise: that as believers in Christ, we will be with him again when we join him in heaven. Right now, though, his suffering is over, and his Lord is embracing him with the words, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant- come and enter into thy rest!” John was an active member of Jacksonville Chapel in Lincoln Park for fifty-three years where he also served as Chief Ranger for Christian Service Brigade for Boys 8- 12 years of age. He often took his troop camping and many other activities centered on Christian development.

He also loved camping with his four sons and wife and camped out at many locations along the Eastern Seaboard including Bar Harbor, Maine. The family also enjoyed many annual ventures to Camp of the Woods in the Adirondacks.

John and Jan Rumeau met for the first time at the Mountain View Gospel Church in Wayne and fell in love. They had fifty-four years of “wonderful” marriage together, and were able to enjoy traveling to many places in their senior years.

Surviving are his loving wife Jan (nee McTernan) Rumeau; four sons John Rumeau and his wife Debi of Rockaway, Jim Rumeau and his wife Helen of Sheridan, Indiana, Joe Rumeau and his wife Sue of Pompton Lakes, Jay Rumeau and his wife Whitney of Orlando, Florida; one sister Marie Hayes of Pompton Plains; eleven grandchildren Noelle, Tim, Dan, Rachel, Meg, Emily, Ben, Joy, Chris, Erin and Erica Rumeau.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in John’s memory are asked to consider the Gene Bradstreet Scholarship Fund, c/o Jacksonville Chapel, 264 Jacksonville Road, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035.

The phone number at the church is: 973-334-6657, and the website is at: www.jacksonvillechapel.org if you need directions.

John Joseph Pellegrino age 87 of Lincoln Park, formerly of Wayne, died Thursday, May 29, 2008 at the Lincoln Park Renaissance

He was born and raised in Cliffside Park having lived in Fairview, Maywood, Wayne, Lakehurst and Sparta before moving to Lincoln Park in 2006

John was an Army Veteran of WWII having served with Company I, 397th Infantry as a First Sergeant. A decorated veteran he received the American Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal and the Purple Heart.

He was a personnel manager for the Lever Brothers Corporation, Edgewater where he worked for forty-one years before his retirement in 1981.

John is best described as a personable yet quiet person who was always there when you needed him. He and his wife Gloria were always a hit at weddings as they could dance ‘Swing’ beautifully.

He is the beloved husband of sixty-three years to Gloria(Mistretta) Pellegrino; loving father of the late R. Linda Hoermann(2005) and her surviving husband John, Grayce Mouravieff of Oak Ridge and her late husband Alexandre(2006), Andrea Holloway and her husband John of Brick, Joseph Pellegrino and his wife Bethanne of Wayne and Maria Murphy and her husband Peter of Totowa; cherished grandfather of Anthony, Brendan and Kendall Murphy, Joey, Jennifer and Jordan Pellegrino, Alexis Wilson and her husband Michael and Derek Hoermann; much loved great-grandfather of McKenzie Wilson; loved brother of James Pellegrino of Edgewater, Louise Sculco of Hawthorne and the late Louis Pellegrino, Connie Rea and the late Rose Ferrera.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Disabled American Veterans-DAV Memorial Program, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 would be appreciated.

Mary Anna Knoch (nee Christoph) age 85 of Packanack Lake, Wayne, on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Her passing was quiet and peaceful with her loving family at her bedside.

She was born in Brazil, while her parents were on a business trip, and lived in Maplewood during her childhood. She was the seventh of eight children.

Mary received her formal education first at Columbia High School in South Orange and then at The College of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station where she received her Bachelor’s Degree and later her teaching credentials. She was a Home Economics teacher in the Wayne School System at George Washington Junior High School before her retirement in 1983.

Mary married Arthur P. Knoch in February of 1949, and they settled in the Packanack Lake section of Wayne in 1953. They were original members and active participants at Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church and active members of the Packanack Lake Golf Club. Mary thoroughly enjoyed gardening and was an excellent cook who excelled in baking. Her specialties were Christmas cookies. Mary and Artie enjoyed traveling and they visited much of Europe including England, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Germany and Austria. They also saw much of the United States including a memorable trip to Alaska. They had fifty-six years of a “good and loving” marriage together until Artie’s passing in May of 2005.

Mary leaves her family with many fond memories of a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Surviving are two daughters, Kathleen Mills and her husband Thomas of Oak Ridge and Theresa King and her husband Timothy of Morristown; six grandchildren, Brian Mills and his wife Robyn of Merritt Island, Florida, Steven Mills and his wife Kristen of Charlotte, North Carolina, Debbie Mills of Packanack Lake, Jennifer King of Madison, Lauren and Katie King of Morristown; and six great-grandchildren, Ellie, Carrie, Adam, Becca, Anna and Emily Mills.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Mary’s memory are asked to consider Eva's Kitchen, 392 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07505.

Bernard Gelb, age 75 of Lincoln Park, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 27, 2008. He was born in the Bronx, lived in East Paterson for a short while, before moving to Lincoln Park with his wife forty years ago.

Bernie was a veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1951 to 1954. He earned the Purple Heart as a result of injuries received during the war. He was a proud and active member of VFW Post 279 for fifty years.

Bernard was a Martial Arts instructor, having taught Karate and Judo for many years.

He was one of those people that everyone knew. Whether it was at the local deli, pharmacy, or just around town, everybody knew and loved Bernie. He was a real charmer too and the nurses at the hospital can attest to that – they all enjoyed his company while he was there with them. He was an avid reader, mostly of war novels. The hobby he most enjoyed had to be playing the Crossword scratch-off game. You could almost always find him with a ticket in his hand and somehow he always seemed to win. Although Bernie was a devoted Yankees fan, nothing was dearer to him than his family. Time spent with this wife and sons was always important, and Bernie had a special fondness for his daughter-in-law Isabella.

Beloved husband of the late Barbara Gelb who passed in 2005 after forty seven years of wonderful marriage; loving father of Michael Gelb and his wife Isabella of Bloomfield. Bernard lost his son, Neil Gelb, on January 1, 2008. He is also survived by his faithful dog Damian who was by his side for the past 15 years.

Margaret Johnson-Day (nee Lamping), age 92 of Clifton, died on Monday May 26, 2008 at The Atrium of Wayne.

Born in Brooklyn, NY she lived in Paterson and Clifton before moving to Wayne last year. She was a devoted and active parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Clifton where she was a member of The Prime Timers, an advocacy group for the needs of older members of her community. She was also past president of her local VFW.

Margaret is survived by two children; Howard Johnson and his wife Helen of Kingston, NY and Doris Buis and her husband Herman of The Villages, FL, six grandchildren; Christine DesJardens and her husband Donald of Cedar Grove, Jennifer Toth and her husband Frank of Chester, NY, Jill Hobart and her husband David of Ashburn, VA, Herman “Butchy” Buis of South Carolina, Craig Buis and his wife Gabrielle of South Carolina, Brian Buis and his wife Jamie also of South Carolina, nine great-grandchildren; Julia DesJardens of Cedar Grove, Travis, Brielle, and Christian Buis of South Carolina, Brian Buis of South Carolina, Domenic and Ella Rose Toth of Chester, NY, and Matthew and Addison Hobart of Ashburn, VA, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Margaret was predeceased by her husband Howard in1958, her daughter Ruth Saltamachia in 2000, her grandson Howard Johnson in 1967, and her three siblings; Ann, William, and Eva.

Joseph Di Donato Sr. age 76 of Wayne died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at the Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital in the NJ Hospice Unit. His passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of his family who were at his bedside.

Joe was born in Paterson N.J. and grew up there, attending Paterson Central High School where he developed his love of sports. He played football for Paterson Central High School as well as in many semi-pro club leagues where he also dedicated his time as head coach for the Dublin Colts and Paterson Panthers, semi-pro football teams. Joe was also an avid softball player and semi-pro boxer. In 1961, he moved to West Paterson with young wife, Joan and two young children, Joseph and Michele before settling in Wayne with his family in 1964.

Joe was a well-known and respected building contractor in the area for over 40 years, partnering with his brother Carlo in Di Donato Construction and later with his son, Joe. He also was a Real Estate Broker, and had an office in Riverdale, NJ and later in Haskell, NJ trading as Di Donato Associated. Later in his career, he became a Building Inspector for the city of Haledon before he took a position with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority where he was instrumental in setting up the Easy Pass system of toll collection. After his retirement from the NJ Turnpike Authority he engaged in part time construction consulting for the Passaic County Sheriff's Department.

He leaves his family with many fond memories of a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His son Joe recalls how his dad participated with him at numerous sporting events including Little League Baseball and his daughter remembers him as a guiding force in her life. Joe enjoyed taking day trips in the car with his wife Joan and children, and taking his family out to dinner on Sundays.

Joe served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post 174 in Wayne, the Wayne Elks Lodge 2181, the Free Masons Mountain View Lodge 154, the Scottish Rite and the Shiners.

Joe is perhaps best known for founding the Wayne Boys and Girls Club and his over 30-year tenure as a Councilman for Wayne Township where he proved his tremendous dedication to the citizens of Wayne in seeing that the town government was operated in the taxpayer’s best interests. He was a tireless advocate for the citizens of Wayne. His memberships in civic organizations and the activities he sponsored in town were numerous. To just mention a few he served eight terms as a Wayne Councilman in the second ward and president of the Wayne Council in 1982, 1991 and 1998. He was the driving force and a founding member of the Boys and Girls Club of Wayne where he was President for eight years and as a building contractor donated his time and resources to build their building free of charge. He served on the Edward Sisco Senior Citizens Board. He initiated the Wayne Senior Citizens Bus Transportation System by collecting funds from private sources to purchase buses and hire drivers. He was a Boy Scouts district director, coached PAL Football and Little League Baseball. He founded and coached the Boys and Girls Club of Wayne football program and to this day, the team is called the Panthers because of Joe’s affiliation with the Paterson Panthers.

Surviving are his loving wife of fifty-four years Joan (nee Kaminski) Di Donato; one son Joseph Di Donato Jr. and his wife Lisa of Wayne; one daughter Michele Di Donato of Montville; two cherished grandchildren Joseph Di Donato III and Victoria Lee Di Donato, one sister Carmella Harty and her husband Jim of Toms River.

Joe was predeceased by one sister Virginia Agnone and a brother Carlo Di Donato.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Joseph’s memory are asked to consider a donation to The Wayne Boys & Girls Club, 153 Garside Ave, Wayne NJ 07470.

Edward J. Horant age 87 of Wayne died Friday, May 23, 2008 at the Saint Josephs Wayne Hospital, Wayne.

He was born and lived in Wallington, then lived in Fair Lawn and West Milford before moving to Wayne forty years ago.

Edward graduated from Lodi High School with the class of 1938.

He was a United States Army Veteran of WWII having been stationed in the Philippines for most of his military service.

Edward is best described as: a person with an extremely strong will, an avid fisherman, the grandparent who attended all dance recitals and sporting events of his grandchildren, the loud grandparent on the sidelines, and generous.

He was the beloved husband of sixty years to the late Veronica (Motowicki) Horant who predeceased him in May of 2007. Edward died the day before their sixty-first anniversary and therefore they have never spent their anniversary apart.

He is the beloved father of Diane Gilchrist of Wayne and her late husband Wayne(2006) and Edward M. Horant of PA; cherished grandfather of Kimberly Gilchrist-Amerkanian and her husband Darren of Wayne, Kevin Gilchrist and his wife Reina of Springfield, Kristen Gilchrist and her fiancé Tony Czapka of Wayne, Jennifer Horant and Lori Horant both of PA; much loved great-grandfather of Ryan, Kaylyn and Jack Amerkanian, Nicolas, Kyle and soon to arrive Victoria Gilchrist; loved brother of Dorothy Czesak of Wallington, the late Joseph(2005), Eleanor(1999) and Bernard(1938).

He was predeceased by his son-in-law Wayne Gilchrist(2006), brother Joseph Horant(2005), sister Eleanor(1999) and brother Bernard(1938).

Harold L. Smith age 83 of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at Care One Health Care Center in Wayne. His passing was quiet and peaceful after receiving the loving care of his family.

He was born in Haverstraw, New York and while he was still a child his family moved to Paterson where he spent his formative years. Later after he married Catherine Klopman he moved to Pompton Lakes where he raised his family. In 1998 he moved to Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Harold received his formal education at Paterson Eastside High School where he was an exceptional student and graduated at age sixteen with the Class of 1941. He then went on to study chemistry and business administration at Rutgers University in New Brunswick.

He served in the Army during World War II as a Staff Sergeant in Headquarters Company of the South Pacific Base Command. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

While in Pompton Lakes he was a member, deacon and elder of the Pompton Reformed Church in Pompton Lakes.

He was employed as a Chemical Sales Representative at Aetna Chemical Company in Elmwood Park where he worked for forty-five years until his retirement in April of 2006. He was truly dedicated to and enjoyed his work.

Harold was gifted with exceptional intelligence and a quite nature which you would describe as a introverted personality. That was, until he went to work, then he became and extravert and was very good at sales.

He enjoyed the hobbies of reading and landscaping with shrubs.

Harold and Catherine started life together at a bank. They met on the banks elevator and Catherine swept him off of his feet, they dated, and then married in November of 1947. They then had sixty years of “adventurous and loving” marriage together.

He leaves his family with very wonderful memories of a very dedicated husband, father, grandfather and uncle.

Surviving are his loving wife Catherine (nee Klopman) Smith; two sons Douglas Smith and his wife Deborah of West Milford, Gregory Smith and his wife Song of Boonton; one cherished grandson Douglas Michael Smith of West Milford; two sisters Alice Wanamaker of Morristown, Marie Supa of Wayne three brothers Frank Smith of Paramus, Raymond Smith and his wife Josephine of Bradenton, Florida and Robert Smith and his wife Barbara of Fair Lawn and many nieces and nephews.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Harold’s memory are asked to consider Pompton Reformed Church, 59 Hamburg Turnpike, Pompton Lakes, 07442.

Jane H. Phelan (nee Dobrosielska-Peffal) age 97 of Pequannock on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at home. Her passing was quiet and peaceful.

She was born in Troy, New York and had lived in Paterson later moving to Pequannock where she lived for the past forty-one years.

Jane spent most of her formative years in Paterson however her Mother took her to Poland for several extended stays so that she and her sisters would have the opportunity of advance education at special trade skills.

She had a wonderful life time experience of health and vigorous living until just recently when she started to evidence a failing of her health. Even then she made fun of her infirmities stressing the positive side of life.

“Mom had a wonderful sense of humor and could manage to laugh at every situation she found herself in”. “She always had a saying or an upbeat story that would describe her plight and make those around her laugh.”

Her favorite activites where gardening and shopping. She would shop till she dropped and always got the best price on anything she purchased. She was very much aware of the world around her and was very astute at current affairs and the events going on in the world.

Jane had two marriages the first was to Charles Peffal in 1935 and they had a daughter together named Arlene. They were married for forty years in a “loving marriage”. Charles developed a severe heart condition and she nursed him through very difficult times until his passing in 1975 at age seventy-five.

She then married William Phelan who passed away in 2002. He also had health problems and was blind. They had a good and compatible marriage together until Bill’s passing in 1982.

She leaves her family with wonderful memories of a very loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She possessed a wonderful personality coupled with a sense of entertaining humor.

Surviving are one daughter Arlene Franchino and her husband Philip of Wayne; one grandson Philip Franchino and his wife Donna of West Milford and one granddaughter Debbie Franchino of Wayne.

Peter J. Manus Sr., age 90 of Wayne, died peacefully on Friday May 16, 2008 at home with his family.

Peter was born in New York City and moved to Pennsylvania in 1942 to aid in the War effort where he was employed with Brewster Aircraft making planes for the military. He moved to Wayne in 1962. He was employed with Bendix Corp. and later with APS, a division of Gulf & Western. He retired from APS in 1984.

During his retirement, Peter was determined to stay healthy and fit. He joined a gym and enjoyed his time exercising. He and Elizabeth also took some extended family vacations to visit their son Peter Jr. and his family in Utah as well as to Virginia to see their daughter Pam and her family.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth (nee Watson) to whom he was happily married for sixty-six years, three daughters; Pamela Voll and her husband Gerald of Burke, VA, Donna Burrell and her husband Bob of Morris Plains, NJ, Elizabeth Dockray and her husband Richard of Wayne, and one son; Peter Manus Jr. of Salt Lake City, Utah. Peter has seven grandchildren; Blake and Travis Manus of Wyoming, Eric Voll of Chicago, Nancy Dockray of Manahawkin, NJ, Lisa Lindner and her husband Erik of Manahawkin, NJ, Jason Burrell of East Boston MA, and Megan Ciccolo and her husband Brian of Hanover, MA, and one great-grand daughter; Bella Ciccolo of Hanover, MA.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Peter’s name are asked to consider the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470 or Valley Hospice, 15 Essex Road, Paramus, NJ 07652.

Margaret “Marge” Hreha (nee Chase) age 80 of Clifton on Friday, May 16, 2008. Her passing was unexpected however she passed away receiving the loving care of her daughter Marge who was at her bedside.

She was born in Eynon, Pennsylvania and had lived in Clifton for the last fifty-four years.

Marge received her formal education at the Eynon Public Schools.

She was a former parishioner of Saint Mary’s of Vilna RC Church in Eynon, PA and while in Clifton was a parishioner of Saint Brendan’s RC Church.

She leaves her family with many fond memories of a very loving and concerned Wife, Mother and Grandmother who always wanted the best for her children and grandchildren. Mom is best described as a “magnificent” outgoing Mom. “M(magnificent), O (outgoing) M (memorable)”.

A particularly fond family memory is the devotion and love Marge gave to her own mother Anna before her passing.

Perhaps the finest highlight of Margaret’s life was the arrival of grandchildren whom she loved with all of her heart.

Michael and Margaret met at a dance in Sturgis, Pennsylvania and Mike soon determined that this was the girl of his dreams and they were married soon afterward. For forty-eight years they had a “loving and committed” marriage together until Michael’s passing in January of 1999.

Marge was gifted with an upbeat personality that caused her to have many friends. She grew on people very quickly and would often be referred to as a sweet person who made others laugh. She loved to talk and could strike up a conversation with anyone. She loved watching others line dance and was a member of the Cowboys and Sweethearts Dance Troup of Pequannock. Among her favorites was Eddy Arnold and his special song Make The World Go Away. She was also a DonHo fan and loved anything Hawaiian. Marge also in the past was a member of the Deborah Heart and Lung Association Volunteers with her husband and helped raise money to the support the hospital.

Among her favorite things:summer concerts in the park, midnight Mass at Christmas, singing in the choir, adventures with her daughter Marge, Atlantic City slots, rainbows, angels, butterflies, doves, rosaries, puzzle books, all types of jewelry and the very best of all Tabu perfume which she always claimed as her secret weapon to catch Michael as her husband. Marge was best known for her angel-food birthday cakes with rainbow colors inside and her special Easter cheese.

She enjoyed the ethenic festivals including Native American Pow wows, German Festivals, Polish Festivals, Hot air baloon festivals, Polkas, crafts fairs and street fairs. She also had a fondness for anything celebrating her Lithuanian heritage, potato pancakes, stuffed cabbage, shrimp lo-mein and red beet soup.

Surviving are two daughters Margaret “Marge” Hreha of Clifton and Nancy Hreha of Frankford, NJ; two grandchildren Catherine and Victoria Coloccia; many nieces and nephews, many cousins; one Godson

She is also survived by her best friends the Budris girls.

She is also survived by a faithful companion dog Tiffany.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Margaret’s memory are asked to consider The Caring Voice Coalition, 8249 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, Virginia.

John P. Ritchie age 56 of Wayne died Friday, May 16, 2008 at the New York University Hospital, NY with his family by his side.

He graduated from Passaic Valley High School, Little Falls with the class of 1969.

John was born in Hackensack and lived in West Paterson before moving to Wayne twenty-three years ago. He also played Little League baseball for the West Paterson Indians as an all-star catcher.

John’s true passion was playing guitar, having played for several area bands including Pinch, Sleeper and the Singles where he met his wife Marilyn, the lead singer.

He was a telecommunications supervisor with Moodys Investor Services, NYC for fourteen years.

He is the beloved husband of Marilyn (Ryan) Ritchie; loving father of Jacqueline and Ryan Ritchie both of Wayne; cherished son of John W. Ritchie of West Paterson and the late Stellla (Longarzo) Ritchie(2004); much loved brother of Glenn Ritchie and his partner John Reed of Belleville.

He was an avid pet lover and adored his two dogs Roxy and Yoko. He had a fun loving spirit and shared great times with his family and friends. He will be missed greatly.

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

Jacoba Postma died on May 10, 2008 in the home of her daughter in Towaco, N.J.

Jacoba Postma was born in Sulley, Iowa on My 29, 1916 to John and Cornelia Haveman. Jacoba, or Cobie as she is known, was one of six children, three girls and two boys. Cobie’s father was a minister in the Christian Reformed Church and while Cobie was young, the family moved to New Holland, South Dakota where her father served as a pastor of a large church. Cobie attended the Christian school there in a two-room building housing 35 students in grades 1to 8. Cobie loved the “big sky” country and had many fond memories of the people, the farms, the Mission Day gatherings and the generosity of the farmers.

Her father took a call to Inwood, Iowa in 1927 when Cobie was 11. She attended a public school there where she enjoyed a home economics class and remembered well her fudge making success. She recalled the days of spring cleaning when there were no vacuum cleaners, rugs were draped over the clothes line and beaten with a rug beater. Mattresses were treated the same way. She claimed that “women today have it a lot easier but are busier than ever.”

It was in Inwood that Cobie’s father died of an illness which left her mother widowed with six children in the time of the Depression. The family moved to Grand Rapids to live with Cobie’s Grandpa Lemson. It was here that Cobie graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School. After high school, work was difficult to find. She heard of an opportunity to work at the Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff, New Jersey. It was there that she met Frank Postma. After returning to New Holland, SD to work as a teacher’s aide for one year, she came back to NJ and married Frank in 1939. She and Frank were happily married for 49 years. They were involved in teaching and serving in the Preakness Christian Reformed Church while residing in Wayne, New Jersey. Cobie is fondly remembered by former neighbors and friends of her sons as always having the coffee pot ready and the baked goods on the table for the young men who came to visit often in the evenings. Cobie was also an avid reader and student of the Bible.

Upon retirement Frank and Cobie moved to Grand Rapids until Frank’s death in 1988. Cobie returned to N.J. and in her last years resided with her daughter in Towaco, New Jersey and attended Pompton Plains Reformed Bible Church.

Surviving Cobie are her four children, Fred Postma and his wife Barbara of Wanaque, David Postma and his wife Margie of Ringwood, Madelyn Higby and her husband Phil of Towaco, Paul Postma and his wife Bonnie of Lincoln Park as well as 18 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. “Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him.” Psalm 127:3

Looking back over the years, Cobie would say, “All the way my Savior leads me, what have I to ask besides?”

Lawrence Thomas Fette “Larry” age 71 of Wayne died Friday, May 9, 2008 at Hospice of New Jersey, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Wayne. Throughout his fight with peritoneal mesothelioma, the cancer caused by asbestos exposure, he had the comfort, love and support of his family, who were always at his bedside.

He was born in Passaic, lived his formative years in Clifton, and moved to the Packanack Lake section of Wayne forty-eight years ago.

Larry received his formal education at Clifton High School graduating with the Class of 1954. He graduated from Rutgers University in New Brunswick in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

He was a parishioner and formerly served as a trustee of Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, Wayne. Larry was a past president of the Serra Club, which is dedicated to the encouragement of priestly vocations and for thirty-seven years made an annual retreat at the Loyola Retreat House of Morristown.

Larry was the president of Fette Ford in Clifton; founded by his father Henry Fette and celebrating fifty-five years in business. Among Larry’s past services to the auto industry are: NJCAR member and board chairman, Ford Dealer Alliance chairman, president of Ford Dealer Advertising Fund of the tri-state region, board president of Wholesale Auto Supply, was the 2003 NJ Nominee for the Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award and was a member of the Dealer Advisory Board of Valley National Bank, Wayne.

His favorite charities were Eva’s Village, Paterson, Several Sources Shelters, and Covenant House.

He lived in Packanack Lake, Wayne for forty-three years and was a member of the Packanack Lake Club, the Upper Montclair Country Club, the Bay Head Yacht Club, the Mantoloking Yacht Club and The Moorings Club of Vero Beach, FL.

Larry is best described as an elegant man who was respected and loved by all he met. His favorite respite from work was cruising in his boat “Nan-Sea”- named after his wife. One memorable trip was a two week cruise to Cuba with Moorings friends.

Surviving are his loving wife of fifty years, Nancy (nee Stark) Fette; four daughters Carolen Amarante and her husband Tony of Wayne, Lauren Tiers of Wayne, Anne Russomano and her husband Jim of Glen Ridge and Julie Fette of Houston, Texas; one son John L. Fette and his wife Kristin of Wayne; grandfather of thirteen cherished grandchildren Matthew, Carrie and Thomas Amarante, Lane, Lindsey and Twells Tiers, Alexandra, Jimmy, Amie and Michelle Russomano, Dan and Hart Fette, Talia Cohen-Fette; two sisters Dolores Richert of Pawley’s Island, South Carolina, Maryanne DiLella and her husband Al of Vero Beach, Florida and Green Pond, NJ, and one brother Henry “Bud” Fette and his wife June of Pawley’s Island, South Carolina.

He was predeceased by his parents Anne and Henry Fette, his parents-in-law Helen and Carroll Stark; his son-in-law Bill Tiers and his brother-in-law Jack Richert.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Larry’s memory are asked to consider the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, www.marf.org, PO Box 91840, Santa Barbara, CA 93190-1840.

Catherine F. Heringer (nee Cooper) age 77 of Pines Lake, Wayne died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

She was born in Newark and had lived in Pines Lake, Wayne for fifty-four years.

Catherine received her formal education at Barringer High School in Newark graduating with the Class of 1948.

Before her retirement from work, she was Assistant Manager at Tiny’s Live & Silk Greenhouse in both Pompton Plains, NJ and Nanuet, New York.

She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Pompton Lakes where she had served as the Superintendent of the Sunday School as well as a teacher in the Church’s Nursery School for many years.

She was a member of the Pines Lake Women’s Club where she had just completed her tenure as the club President again. Catherine was also a member of the Pines Lake Garden Club and the Pines Lake Seniors.

Her hobbies included gardening, knitting and playing bridge. She was an avid tennis player and a huge Yankee fan.

Catherine was a judge at the polls in Pines Lake on election days.

Surviving are three daughters Karen Simone and her partner Wendy, Linda Edis and her husband Michael, Joy Liston and her husband Brian all of Wayne; one sister Phyllis Weston of Park Ridge; five grandchildren Jessica and Gregory Schmidt, Emily Simone, and Melanie and Caitlin Liston.

She was predeceased by her husband Franklin M. Heringer in July 2003.

Friedel “Mutti” (nee Groeschner) Augustin of Wayne, born in Germany, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008.

She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Kurt Augustin; beloved mother of Dieter (Kurt) Augustin and his wife MaryAnn, Karin Visicaro and her husband Ignazio, Ingeborg Shanahan and her husband Robert; loving grandmother of Christine Micke and her husband Thomas.

James R. Laughlin, age 82 of Lincoln Park died on Thursday, May 1, 2008.

Born in Mitchell, IN, Jim grew up on his family farm, raising cattle, corn, soy, or whatever crop would aid in paying the bills. His father became an FBI agent, and the family began moving around to different cities as a result. Jim graduated from Western High School in Washington, DC with the class of 1943 and promptly joined the Marine Corp that following November. He served during World War II in the Pacific Theatre as a Radioman/gunner on a B17, and later he served in China during the occupation before his discharge in 1946.

After the war, Jim went to college under the GI bill and received a bachelor’s degree from George Washington University. This was a big step, enabling him to begin his career as an FBI agent, where he served proudly until his retirement in 1981. Clearly, he was not ready to retire, so he went to Seton Hall University and received his law degree and began a new career as an assistant prosecutor for the Morris County Prosecutors Office from 1982 to 1994. Following his retirement from the prosecutor’s office, he continued working for US Customs, the US Navy, and the New Jersey Department of Agriculture in various capacities.

Mr. Laughlin was dedicated to the United Methodist Church in Wayne, which was truly a big part of his life. He served on the church Building Committee and was instrumental in having the church built. He was also active with the Shriners and a member of the Salaam Shrine Temple in Livingston, NJ. He enjoyed making trips to the Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia. Information for making memorial donations to both of these organizations in Jims memory is included below.

Jim also loved to work around the house, doing just about everything. His children recall going to their house on Little Sebago Lake in Maine, where dad would always have projects to do around their house. He was a devoted father, family man, and he enjoyed an especially loving bond with his bride; Nancy.

James is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy (nee Ferguson) of Lincoln Park, NJ, one daughter; Rebecca Janicek and her husband Walter of Lebanon, NJ, one son; Robert Laughlin and his wife Elizabeth of Weymouth, MA., two grandchildren; Jeffrey Laughlin of Philadelphia, PA, and Marisa Tucker of Los Alamos, New Mexico, three great-grandchildren; Jude Laughlin of Philadelphia, PA, Emma Tucker and Khloe Tucker of Los Alamos, New Mexico, one brother; David Laughlin of St. Louis, MO, and one sister; Norma Miller of Lancaster, PA.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in James’ name are asked to consider the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607-1460, or the United Methodist Church, 99 Parish Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470.

Anthony “Uncle Tony” Gargiulo, age 85 of Paterson, died on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Born in Paterson, he lived there for most of his life as well as five years in Florida with his nephew Ray before moving to Wayne.

He worked for Kalkstein Mills in Paterson.

‘Uncle Tony’, as everyone knew him, had a big, big heart and was a truly lovable guy. He was often the ‘life of the party’, full of fun, and he never missed an opportunity to have his picture taken. He never let anything bother him and his simple perspective on life allowed him to enjoy each of his days to their fullest. One of his favorite sayings was “what ya gonna do? Uncle Tony had a passion for motorcycles his whole life – having never owned a car. He had some old Ducati’s and Harley Davidson’s too. While living in Florida with his nephew, he attended ‘Bike Week” in Daytona Beach. At nearly 80 years old, this was his first time ever attending such an event. Needless to say, he had a great time – especially at the Boot Hill Saloon.

Tony is survived by two nephews; Ray Seville and his wife Diane of Newton, NJ and Larry Seville of Haledon, NJ; one niece, Lisa Fisicaro and her husband Joseph of Rutherford. He was predeceased by his sister Josephine in 2001 and his brother Henry in 1991.

Diane Steiner (nee Klammer) age 66 of Towaco died Monday, April 28, 2008 at the Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown. Her passing was quiet and peaceful while she was receiving the loving care of her family who were at her bedside.

She was born in Paterson and had lived in Wayne before moving to Towaco in 1983.

She received her formal education at Wayne Valley High School graduating with the Class of 1960. She then went on to study for two years at Ithaca University in Ithaca, New York where she majored in Physical Education.

Many people will recall that Diane was a member of the Walter Klammer family who owned a very large chicken farm located on Ratzer Road in Wayne in the vicinity of Packanack Lake. In her early years she helped manage over twenty thousand chickens both for meat and egg production. The family marked the eggs at a store located at the farm and via the farmers market in Paterson, to bakeries, hospitals and other large institutions in the area. Eventually in the early 1980’s the farm became a housing development.

Diane was gifted with a special intellect and she could remember people’s names and their many relationships. This combined with her extraverted personality caused her to have many friends and know just about everyone within her community.

She leaves her family with wonderful memories of a very special wife, mother and grandmother. A mother who was always concerned about nurturing her family.

While attending Wayne Valley High School she met, later to be husband Roger Steiner. They had a “sweetheart” relationship for seven years together. They then wed and were married for forty-five years in an “exceptional and loving marriage”.

Surviving are her loving husband Roger Steiner; one daughter Terri Borro and her husband Anthony of Coudersport, Pennsylvania; two sons Jeffrey Steiner and his wife Becky of Wayne and Kevin Steiner and his wife Jennifer of Oak Ridge; five grandchildren Trey and Ty Borro, Rachel, Grace and Matthew Steiner; one brother Jeffrey McIlwaine of Sussex; three sisters Sandra McNelis of Newton, Patricia Hafner of Bloomingdale and Lynn D’Elia and her husband Mike of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Diane’s memory are asked to consider the Jacksonville Chapel.

Betty Ann Crowe (nee Violette) age 66 of Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania formerly of Wayne on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Her passing was quiet and peaceful with her loving family at her bedside.

She was born in Hartford, Connecticut where she spent her formative years. She later lived in Farmington, Connecticut and in Wayne for twenty-eight years before moving to Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania three years ago.

Betty Ann received her formal education at Hartford Public High School graduating with the Class of 1959.

She was employed as a Secretary at Passaic County Technical Institute for eighteen years and also at the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, Wayne where she held the position of Religious Education Coordinator.

She leaves her family with many cherished memories of a very special wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to many. Betty Ann was gifted with a very likable personality that caused her to have many friends. She was very loving and devoted to family life always putting her family first in all of her loving endeavors.

Perhaps the most wonderful experience of her life was the arrival of her grandchildren whom she loved with all of her heart.

Betty Ann was also a very devoted Catholic who had a very strong faith and demonstrated this in her nurturing of her family in their own Catholic faith.

James and Betty Ann Crowe had a "fantastic marriage" together for over forty seven years.

Surviving are her loving husband James Crowe; four sons John Crowe and his wife Stephanie of Croton on Hudson, NY, Tom Crowe and his wife Linda of Galloway, NJ, Tim Crowe and his wife Danielle of Wayne and Jim Crowe and his wife Audrey of Wayne. Loving grandmother of twelve Jessica, Christopher, Courtney, Matthew, Michael, Kristen, Justin, Jacqueline, Jimmy, Jonathon, Kaitlin and Makenzie Crowe. Also survived by her three sisters, Janice Vasquez of Virginia, Sandy Romans of Conn., and Lynne Noack of Conn. and her brother Harry Violette of Conn.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Betty Ann’s memory are asked to consider St. Ann’s RC Church, Main Street, PO Box 188, Tobyhanna, Pa 18466.

Joseph Schauchulis age 83 of Wayne died on Friday April 25 at St. Josephs Wayne Hospice Unit.

Joseph was born and raised in Jersey City and moved to Wayne 45 years ago. He was a production line mechanic for Hoffmann LaRoche for 15 years before his retirement in 1988. He also worked for Shulton Inc. in Clifton for 17 years prior to Hoffmann LaRoche.

He proudly served his country during WW II, in the US Coast Guard and later served in the United States Navy and Naval Reserve reaching the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He received the WW II Victory Medal as well as the Good Conduct Medal from both the US Navy and US Coast Guard.

Joseph was a parishioner of our Lady of Consolation RC Church in Wayne, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Clifton.

Joseph was a devoted father and husband and was known as "Uncle Joe¨ to everyone out side of his family. His family remembers Joseph as being an animal lover, an avid fisherman and quite the gardener. "Joe¨ also loved the home that he lived in and took great pride in its appearance. He enjoyed building bird houses, rock, coin, and stamp collecting.

Surviving are one son Wayne and his wife Sandra of San Carlos, CA; one daughter Lynn Smith of Totowa; two Grandchildren Wayne, Kelly and two great Grandchildren Antony and Maximus all of Totowa; he is also survived by four nieces Natlie, Adele, Karen, and Joyce, and four nephews Floyd, James, Richard, and Benard.

Joseph was pre-deceased by his wife Mary in 1998.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph's memory to Hospice of New Jersey at Saint Joseph's Hospital, 220-224 Hamburg Turnpike, 6th Fl. Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Louise De Fino (nee Agresti) age 92 of Wayne, died on Monday, April 21, 2008 . Born in Paterson, she moved to Wayne in 1964.

In her early years, Louise loved to simply ‘go out’. She was the only one of her girlfriends who had a car then, and she drove them anywhere they wanted to go. Her favorite way to spend an afternoon was shopping, and then lunch and ice cream. Every Friday, she would drive into Paterson to have her hair done.

The people she loved were always on her mind, especially her children and grandchildren. She liked the house best when it was full of people. There were some nights when she would run through a list of everyone in the family, asking where they were and what they were doing, even if they were somewhere in the house with her and she had just seen them minutes before.

Louise laughed often, and was always brutally honest, for better or worse. She was never afraid to speak her mind. She was the kind of person who always smiled at strangers, and made friends easily.

In her 93 years, she had to say goodbye to many of those she loved: her mother and father, husband and brother, cousins and friends. It brings comfort to her family to know that she's with them again.

She is survived by four daughters; Diane De Fino of Wayne, Carol Nystrom and her husband Donald of Sussex, Denise De Fino of Wayne, and Lori Fylstra and her husband Robert of North Haledon, as well as six grand children; Craig and Spring Nystrom of Dingmans Ferry, PA., Ellen Nystrom of North Haledon, and Amy Nystrom of Queens, NY; Melissa De Fino of Montclair, and James Fylstra of North Haledon. She was predeceased by her husband Frank in 1974 and brother James Agresti in 1985.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Louise' name are asked to consider the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. You can print out a donation form by clicking on the link below. Mail this form in with your donation so that the family will be properly acknowledged of your gift.

John Robinson age 78 of the Packanack Lake section of Wayne died Sunday, April 20, 2008 at Saint Clare’s Hospital in Denville. His passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of his family.

He was born in Bronx, New York and had lived his formative years in Kearny before moving to Wayne forty-three years ago.

John received his formal education at Kearny High School graduating with the Class of 1948.

He served in the Army from 1953 to 1955 in the 9th Infantry Division at Fort Dix, New Jersey where he received training as a Wireman. He was then stationed in Germany for eighteen months. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6255.

John was employed by Public Service Electric in Irvington, West Orange and Clifton for thirty-seven years as a Lineman. He retired from work in 1992.

He was a member of the Wayne Presbyterian Church in Wayne where he had served as a Deacon.

He also served his community for over eighteen years as a volunteer fireman at the Packanack Fire Company No. 5. He had held the offices of President and Chief Engineer. John was President of the Wayne Fireman’s Relief Association, Life Member of the New Jersey Exempt Fireman’s Association and a Life Member of the New Jersey Fireman’s Relief Association.

John leaves his family with many fond memories of a caring, very kind personality that was always reaching out to others in their time of need. His persona is best described, as selfless, putting others needs before his own causing him to be admired by many friends. He was a very proud father and grandfather. Perhaps the biggest joy in his life came from arrival of his grandchildren whom he loved with all of his heart.

John and Cecilia Robinson were married for fifty-two years in a very loving and devoted two peas in a pod marriage. They went to Kearny High School together and they have been a couple since those High School years. When they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary they took their entire family on a cruise to the Caribbean that they will never forget.

Surviving are his loving wife Cecilia (nee Nisbet) Robinson; one daughter Margaret “Peggy” Ahlen and her husband Steven of Wayne; two sons Andrew Robinson and his wife Catherine of Floral Park, New York and Edward Robinson and his wife Judy of Wayne; four grandchildren Matthew and Christopher Ahlen, Kevin and Katelyn Robinson.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in John’s memory are asked to consider the Wayne Presbyterian Church, 1200 Alps Road, Wayne 07470 or the New Jersey Fireman’s Home, 565 Lathrop Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005 or The Packanack Volunteer Fire Company #5, One Lake Drive West, Wayne, NJ 07470.

George J. Linder age 81 of Spring Hill formerly of Wayne, NJ on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at the Brooksville Regional Hospital in Brooksville, Florida. At his passing his loving family were at his bedside and his passing was quiet and peaceful.

He was born in Jersey City and had spent his formative years in North Arlington later living in Wayne for thirty-five years before moving to Spring Hill, Florida seventeen years ago.

George received his formal education at North Arlington High School graduating with the Class of 1945. He then went on to study at Upsala University in West Orange, NJ graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with the Class of 1950.

Soon after graduation he joined the family business Linder and Company Incorporated, a printing and graphics business in New York City. He was the third generation of Linder’s to join the family business that his great grandfather had founded in 1852. George’s father George P. Linder had taken over the business from his grandfather and had taken his first vacation to Florida in ten years and had a heart attack. He turned the business over to his son George J. Linder who made the business grow in his forty-two years as President and CEO of the Linder Company. After George’s retirement in 1991 he turned the business over to his son George R. Linder, who is the fourth generation of Linder’s to operate the family business. George moved the business from New York City to Jersey City in 2000 and currently is President and CEO of Linder & Company.

He will always be admired in the business world as a “very business like leader” who was very successful at his profession.

He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the USS Requisite. He received the American Theatre Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was a member of the American Legion Post 0186 in Spring Hill, Florida.

He was a parishioner of Holy Cross RC Church in Wayne, NJ and in Spring Hill at St. Frances Cabrini RC Church. While in Wayne he was a member of the Wayne Elks Lodge 2181.

George enjoyed golf as his hobby and when he established himself in Spring Hill, Florida he chose a home site that had three golf courses adjacent to his residence. His garage had one bay for the car and the other for his golf cart.

George and Camille Linder had fifty-four years of “two peas in a pod loving and devoted” marriage together.

Surviving are his loving wife Camille (nee Maciag) Linder; loving father of Susan Linder of Oakland, George Linder and his wife Anita of Wayne, Nancy Schicke and her husband James of Boonton Township; one sister Dolores Peterson and her husband Herbert of Hudson, Florida; five grandchildren George-Michael and Brittany Linder, Jessica, Jimmy and Jacob Schicke.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in George’s memory are asked to consider the Hospice of Hernando/Pasco Inc., 12260 Cortez Boulevard, Brookesville, Florida 34613.

Henry H. Neumann, age 83 of Wayne, died peacefully on Saturday April 19, 2008, while surrounded by his family.

Henry, a mason all of his life, came to America with his wife, Irma, and their two daughters ages 3 and 1 1/2, in 1957. They initially settled in Passaic before moving to Wayne in 1963.

Henry was born in the Ukraine and lived in Germany from 1940 to 1957. At the end of World War II, He spent 3 years in a prisoner of war camp and, upon his release, found himself alone in Germany, struggling to survive. His mother and three siblings had all been taken by the Russians to a Siberian coal mine where they were forced to work for eighteen years. Henry’s father was also captured by the Russians and sent to Afghanistan to work in a prison there for eight years. At the mere age of 23, Henry had endured more hardship and heartache than many see in their whole lives, but this didn’t seem to slow him down.

He settled in Lebenstedt, Germany in 1948 and began working again. He walked the same route to work every day, passing the house that Irma lived in. They didn’t yet know each other, but Irma saw him passing in the same clothes day after day. He was a handsome young man, so she knitted him some socks. They began to court and were married five years later. Their love for one another has strengthened each day since knitting those socks.

Together, Henry and Irma enjoyed fifty-five wonderful years of marriage together. Since his retirement in 1991, they traveled to all corners of the world, including three trips to Hawaii, an Alaskan cruise, Bermuda, Cancun, Aruba, Portugal, and a total of nineteen trips to Germany. Despite all that travel, Henry was most content when he was with his family, and in his garden.

Henry leaves his wife Irma (nee Balko) of Wayne, two daughters; Hannelore ‘Lori’ Grieder and her husband John of Oak Ridge and Ute Mowry and her husband Wayne of Lincoln Park, as well as four granddaughters whom he loved dearly; Erin and Megan Grieder of Oak Ridge and Kenna and Kara Mowry of Lincoln Park. He has one surviving sister; Meta Melmann of Lebenstedt, Germany, and her husband Ernst. Henry was predeceased by his brothers Adolph Neumann and Oscar Neumann, both of Germany.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Henry’s name are asked to consider donations to the St. Timothy’s Memorial Garden where the family will have Henry’s name inscribed.

Florence Vivinetto (nee Messina) age 88 of Wayne died Saturday, April 19, 2008, peacefully at home with her family by her side.

She was born in Passaic and had lived in Clifton for fifty-one years until moving to Wayne six years ago to live with her daughter.

Flo had many work roles in life including homemaker, seamstress and sales clerk.

She was a parishioner of Saint Anthony’s RC Church in Passaic most of her life where she was active in the Parent’s Guild of Saint Anthony’s. She was a member of the Leisure Time Friends of Clifton. While living in Wayne she was a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church.

She leaves her family with many warm memories of a very dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a friend to many. Mom enjoyed sewing, cooking and baking and was especially adept at making meatballs and sauce for everyone.

Florence was gifted with an extrovert personality, was even tempered, non judgmental, and very social. These qualities created many lifelong friendships.

Vincent and Florence had fifty-nine years of solid, devoted and loving marriage together until Vincent’s passing in March of 2000.

Surviving are one son Jim Vivinetto and his wife Joanne of Elmwood Park; three daughters Serena McClane and her husband Bill of Wayne, Joyce Smith and her husband Sonny of Clifton, and Susan Bennett of Clifton; three brothers James Messina and his wife Stella of Forked River, Dominick Messina and his wife Rosalie of Clifton, Joseph Messina and his wife Dorothy of Florida; ten grandchildren William McClane and his wife Janna, Steven McClane MD and his wife Susan, James McClane MD and his wife Kerry, Sharyn McClane, Cynthia Young and her husband Dan, Matthew McClane, Rev. Father Michael McClane, Niccole Smith and her fiancé Patrick, Jackie Pontier and her fiancé Rocky, Megan Bennett and her fiancé Jim; twelve great grandchildren Jenna, Cara, Monica, Steven, Joshua, Jaimie and Jack McClane, Daniel, Katherine, William and Matthew Young and Allison Pontier.

She was predeceased by her sister Sena Bobba in 2005.

Jennie Morley Lindeburgh (nee Toscano-Morley) age 92 of Wayne died Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the Lakeland Health Care Center in Haskell.

She was born in Orange and had lived in Wayne for the past sixty years as well as in Sun City, Florida.

Jennie received her formal education at Orange High School graduating with the Class of 1933.

Mrs. Morley was a partner for fifteen years with her late husband Clayton in Morley’s Diner which was located on Ratzer Road at the Route 23 traffic circle. She later worked as a cashier at the Play Boy Club in Vernon.

She was a former parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Wayne where she was a member of the Rosary Society and later a parishioner of Our Lady of The Valley Church in Wayne as well as Holy Cross RC Church of Wayne.

In her leisure time she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, making scarves and hats as gifts. Jennie was an avid golfer for many years and on one special occasion got the very rare “Hole-in-one”. Clayton and Jennie loved to ride motorcycles together and were active in Town and Country Motorcycle Club.

She was a member of the Italian American Club in Sun City, Florida as well as the Sun City Elks Lodge. She was also a member of the Packanack Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary.

Surviving are two sons, Roger Morley and his wife Eileen of Haskell, Clayton Morley, a retired West Milford Police Officer, and his wife Doris of Lexington, South Carolina; Five Grandchildren Steven, Scott, Michael and Clayton Morley, Debra Quinn; Ten Great Grandchildren Michael, Amanda, Nicholas, Matthew, Angela, Luke Matthew, Jake and Joseph Morley, Jessica and Calli Quinn.

He husband Clayton M. Morley Sr. predeceased her in 1979. Her second husband Warren Lindeburgh died in 1992. She was also pre-deceased by her sister Faye Bruno and her brother Joseph Toscano.

Fransina “Fritz” Faber (nee Keyzer) age 82 of Haledon on Thursday, April 17, 2008 unexpectedly at the Northside Fulton Regional Hospital in Roswell, Georgia. Her loving family was at her bedside and her passing was quiet and peaceful.

She was born and spent her formative years in Prospect Park. When she married, she moved to Haledon where she spent most of her life.

Fritz received her formal education at Paterson Central High School graduating with the Class of 1943.

Her first employment was at the Prospect Park Bank where she worked as a Teller.

She was previously a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Paterson and later at the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church in Wyckoff.

Fritz had music in her bones and was an accomplished pianist and organist. For a time she served the Third Church in Paterson as an organist. She was also in a band. Having family and friends together was important to her, and on weekends it was a regular practice to gather everyone together and sing and play music to the wee hours.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who made life special for her family. Perhaps the highlight of her life experience was the arrival of grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she loved adoringly.

Fritz and John Faber had fifty-seven years of “loving and devoted togetherness” until John’s passing in July of 2004. While John was serving in the Army during World War II in England, they wrote letters to each other every day. After John returned home from the war they got married.

Surviving are three children James Faber and his wife Ellen of Hawthorne; Diane Marsden of Alpharetta, Georgia and Dennis Faber, who is Diane’s twin brother, and his wife Miriam of Butler; two sisters Bess Dyer of Long Beach Island and Alta Jeltes of Wyckoff; one brother Marinus Keyzer and his wife Alberta of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania; ten grandchildren Craig Faber and his wife Ellen, Russell Faber and his wife Maria, Bryon Faber and his wife Kelly, Jason Faber and his wife Janet, Jennifer Bottorff and her husband Eric, Stephanie Marsden, Cody Marsden, Kelly Faber, Jill Werner and her husband Bill, and Christopher Faber; seven great grandchildren Victoria, Brittany, Melissa and Henry Faber, Kristen, and Daniel Sandmeier and Nicholas Werner.

Her son-in-law Brooks Marsden died suddenly in July of 2007, her brothers-in-law John Dyer and Andrew Jeltes also predeceased her.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Fritz’s memory are asked to consider either the Eastern Christian Scholarship Fund c/o Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church or the Alzheimer's Research Foundation.

Lorraine D. Dube (nee Cosne) age 72 of Wayne died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at the Sunrise Assisted Living facility in Wayne. Her passing was quiet and peaceful.

She was born in Clifton and had lived there before moving to Wayne forty-six years ago.

Lorraine spent her formative years in Clifton and received her formal education at Clifton High School graduating with the Class of 1953.

Mrs. Dube was employed at IT&T Avionics Corporation in Nutley and later worked as a receptionist in several medical offices in Wayne.

She was a parishioner of Saints Peter and Paul Polish National Catholic Church in Passaic and Holy Cross PNCC in West Paterson where she had served as a past-president of the Daughters of Holy Cross and as an assistant chairperson of the Pierogi Fundraiser.

This mother graced her family with the gift of motherly love by showering them with love and caring. She loved to cook and used her culinary skills to gather her family together on holidays and Sundays at her home. Mom had a quiet personality that effervesced with love of family and she made home a very special place to be. Her children recall coming home after school with mom greeting them with special treats.

Christmas was a very special time in the Dube household especially the Christmas tree. She would start to decorate it just after thanksgiving and it literally had hundreds of balls and other decorations hanging from it when she was done. Her Christmas tree was nothing short of magnificent. Another special highlight in the Dube family life together was the August vacations in Wildwood Crest.

Perhaps the highlight of Lorraine’s life was the arrival of grandchildren whom she adored with all of her heart.

Charles and Lorraine were married for thirty-four years in a very loving and devoted marriage until Charles’ passing in October 1993... Their marriage started out as “high school sweethearts” and grew into a very special togetherness.

Surviving are one son Charles W. Dube of Riverdale; one daughter Maureen Warden and her husband Jeffrey of Green Township; six grandchildren Trevor, Kyle, Christopher and Lindsey Warden, Charles D. and Dana Dube.

Paul F. Essig, 62 of Hopatcong, formerly of Hillsdale, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at the St. Josephs Hospital in Wayne. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he moved to Hillsdale, NJ with his family when he was just twelve years old. He graduated from Pascack Valley High School with the class of 1963. He went on to attend the New York Institute of Technology, New York, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in engineering in 1968.

He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and became a First Lieutenant, serving with the Army Corp of Engineers as a Combat Engineer for almost three years. During his service he earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and Campaign Medal, and two Overseas Bars.

In 1972 he went to work with Foster Wheeler as an Architectural Engineer. His career involved him in designing such projects as nuclear reactors, oil and gas refineries, and turbine engines. As an architect and AIA member, he was meticulous and exacting in his work, which he truly enjoyed. He retired in 2004, after 32 years with Foster Wheeler.

In 1987 he moved to Lake Hopatcong where he purchased a lake front home. Being an avid outdoorsman, he was right at home with plenty of fishing opportunities just out his front door. He enjoyed having his brother Richard visit at the lake, with his wife Christine and their kids. They would go fishing off the dock and simply enjoy themselves at the lake. Paul truly loved having his niece Leeann and nephews Richard and Christopher come to visit; he loved and cared very much for them.

Paul was a past president and member for over 45 years in the Bergen County Sportsmen’s Branch No. 7. He was passionate about hunting and one of his favorite places to go was “Big Indian” up in the Catskills. He and his brother enjoyed many trips up there, hunting and fishing. Richard’s memories of ‘time on the mountain’ with Paul are his personal treasures, as well as when Paul taught him to water ski on Lake George.

Paul is survived by his brother Richard Essig and his wife Christine of Wayne, one niece; Leeann Essig, two nephews; Richard and Christopher Essig, all of Wayne, and many cousins.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Paul’s name are asked to consider the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. A donation form can be printed here by clicking below on “Print out donation form”. Using this form will assure that the family is properly acknowledged of your donation.

Julia M. Benedict (nee Famiglietti) age 96 of Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.

She was born on April 25, 1911 in Jersey City. She lived on Orchard Street for eight years before she moved to Reed Street. She was a graduate from Lincoln High School, Jersey City in 1929. After she married Charles Benedict, she moved into an apartment across the street from her parents. Eventually she and her husband moved back to the family home to care for her ailing mother.

She was a member of the Mother’s Club at St. Dominic’s Academy where her two daughters, Marie and Barbara, attended and graduated. Her son Charles attended and graduated from Hudson Catholic High School.

Julia enjoyed knitting and crocheting baby sets and blankets. Many of her creations were passed down to her great grandchildren. Her favorite activity was dancing especially the polka.

She was the beloved wife of sixty years to the late Charles P. Benedict (1997); loving mother of Marie Petronzio and her husband Renard of Somerdale, Barbara Lanni and her husband Nicholas of Wayne, and Charles Benedict and his wife Maureen of Hazlet; cherished grandmother of Lisa M. DeAmicis and her husband Alex, Gregory Petronzio, Donna Wilkins and her husband Mark, Karen Lanni MD and her husband Frederick Ionata, Lauren Kelly and her husband Brendan, Charles M. Benedict; and much beloved great-grandmother of Devin and Aidan Wilkins, Nicole and Andrew Ionata, Carter Kelly, and Grant DeAmicis; loving sister of the late Camille, Ralph, and Anthony Famiglietti.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, 630 Valley Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Helen Hreha (nee Barna), age 74 of Wayne, died on Thursday April 10, 2008 with her family by her side, after a courageous battle against Pancreatic Cancer.

Helen was born and raised in Clifford Township, Pennsylvania having graduated from Greenfield High School in 1950. She was only one year old when her mother died in childbirth, leaving eleven surviving children, of which Helen was the youngest. She moved to Wayne with her husband 52 years ago and has lived there ever since.

Family was everything to her, especially the love she shared with her husband Albert for fifty years of a “devoted, loving, and inseparable” marriage until his passing in 2003. The two had met at a local dance in Spring Lake, PA. Their children describe their parent's marriage as “an everlasting fun time”. They did everything together and simply enjoyed being with one another all the time. They were also a very giving couple, as their son Al explains that at the holidays, they never knew who would be coming over for dinner because their parents would invite anyone they knew who did not have a place to go that day. Being a large family, they also enjoyed spectacular parties in their yard with many relatives and friends in attendance. Many of you may recall when Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus would visit Great Eastern Mills stores, arriving in a helicopter to take photos with kids; Helen was Mrs. Claus, and her husband was Santa. They were always very giving of themselves, and would do anything they could for anyone.

Helen was an amazing grandmother who devoted much of her life to her grandchildren. She believed in each one of them and supported them in all that they did. She never missed a chance to turn a frown into a smile and made the most delicious eggplant parmesan. She will forever be remembered for her generous heart, her gentle touch, unwavering support and amazing grandma hugs. Not only did she love her own grandchildren, but she valued her time spent in the Wayne school system, as the "cafeteria lady" who touched the hearts of many Wayne children. (Newman Prep, Lafayette Elementary, Wayne Valley HS, and more recently Anthony Wayne Middle School).

Helen leaves behind two children; Cindy Knapp and her husband Lenny of Wayne, and Albert J. and his wife Patti of Wayne, six grandchildren; Heather Hoch and her husband Duane of Ithaca, NY, Megan Knapp of Wayne, and Kimberly, Allison, and Jeremy Hreha all of Wayne. Helen leaves three sisters; Mary Borich of Clifton, NJ, Ina Nemitz of Wayne, NJ, and Olga Link of Rochelle Park, NJ, and two brothers; Steve and John Barna of Jermyn, Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by 6 brothers and sisters.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Helen’s name are asked to consider sending donations to support pancreatic cancer research at www.pancreatic.org or www.lustgarten.org The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714.

Carolynn Henrietta Lake “Carol” age 54 of Chicago, Illinois died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at the Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Carolynn died very peacefully after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Her mother and her brother Clifford were at her bedside giving her loving care.

She was born in Passaic and had lived her formative years in Wayne before moving to Chicago thirty-three years ago.

Carolynn received her formal education at Wayne Valley High School graduating with the Class of 1970. She very much enjoyed the Wayne Valley Library Club, the study of home economics and enjoyed a good time with her friends.

She received her religious confirmation at the Preakness Reformed Church in 1966.

She was the Manager of a series of Laundromats in the City of Chicago.

She leaves her family with many fond memories of a very loving daughter and sister who was gifted with an extrovert personality that was cheery, very friendly and sympathetic to the needs of others.

She loved dogs and her favorite companion in life was her Golden Retriever “Max”.

Surviving are her loving mother Hennrietta (Klindworth) Glans of Wayne; her brother Clifford Glansen of Hollywood, Florida; two nieces Kristen Glansen and Tracy Mallow and her husband Ryan; one nephew Thomas Glansen all of Hollywood, Florida; cousins including Barbara Pease and her husband Leo of Chesapeake, Virginia, Eugene Pease of Chesapeake, Virginia, Robert Scheele of Rochester, New York

Her father Joseph Glans predeceased her in 1988.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Carolynn’s memory are asked to consider Saint Timothy Lutheran Church, 375 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470.

A Note Of Thanks:

To all of our friends, My son and I appreciated all of your expressions of sympathy and will always remember your thoughtfulness. Henrietta and Cliff

Paul G. Atherton, age 78, of Belvidere, formerly of Wayne, died on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at the Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg.

He was an Engineering Manager for the ITT Aerospace Communications Corporation, Nutley where he worked in the Military Electronics and Communication Division for forty years before retiring in 1991.

He graduated from Purdue University, Indiana with a Bachelors of Electrical Engineering with the class of 1951.

Paul was a dedicated member of the United Methodist Church of Wayne for forty-three years, having been in many leadership positions. He was a member of the choir for all forty-three years, an active bell choir member, a member of the Board of Directors for forty-two years and served on several Methodist Conference committees. After moving to Belvidere, Paul joined the Belvidere United Methodist Church.

Paul’s most outstanding qualities are his church leadership, his love of music, his close family ties, and his open house to people from around the world. His favorite hobby was stamp collecting.

He is the beloved husband of fifty-six years to Dorothy “Dottie” A. (Reimer) Atherton; loving father of Marilyn S. Creamer and her husband Donald, of Oakland, NJ and Douglas W. Atherton and his wife Marianne of Effort, PA. He is the cherished grandfather of Brian Reed Creamer of Oakland, Laura Ann Creamer of Lincoln Park, Paul Joseph Atherton of Effort, PA, Andrew Douglas Atherton of Effort, PA, Sean James Creamer of Oakland and Kristy Van Riper of Oakland, and two sisters; Mildred Eichhorn of Summit, NJ and Mary Schappell of Cedar Grove, NJ. He was predeceased by two brothers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of the United Methodist Church in Wayne, 99 Parish Dr., Wayne, NJ 07470 or to the Micheal J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (www.michaeljfox.org). Please click below on "Print out donation form" and use this form to submit your donation. Using this form will ensure that the family is properly acknowledge of your gift.

Edith A. Laplante (nee Ceraolo) of Wayne died Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at home after a courageous battle with her health. She passed away in her sleep while receiving the care of her loving sister Anna Ceraolo.

She was born in Jersey City where she lived her formative years before moving to Wayne forty-six years ago.

Edith received her formal education at Dickinson High School in Jersey City graduating with the Class of 1947. She then went on to study business at the Katherine Gibbs school.

She was employed as an Office Administrative Supervisor for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in New York City where she worked for thirteen years. She later worked for GAF Corporation in Wayne as an Administrative Assistant.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne. She was also a member of the Wayne Golden Age Circle.

Edith and Phillip Laplante shared a thirteen years long “loving and devoted” marriage until Phillip’s passing in January of 1973 of a sudden heart attack.

Her family has many fond memories of a very loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Edith was left a widow at an early age and she dedicated herself to being the best mother her children could ever have. She loved and nurtured them with determination and love and especially saw to their educations. She was especially proud that each of her children earned undergraduate and graduate college degrees.

She did all this nurturing and mothering and also made the family home special. Mom was a wonderful cook and made sure that her family was well fed. Some her very special dishes included the world’s best manicotti, short ribs, stuffed cabbage and, of course, her cheese cake.

Edith was gifted with an extroverted personality and especially loved to talk on the telephone. She also enjoyed cooking, entertaining and having a good party for family and many friends.

Surviving are one son Phillip Laplante Jr. and his wife Nancy of West Chester, Pennsylvania; two daughters Lisa A. Laplante and her husband Gary Birkmaier of Newtown, Connecticut and Lauren A. Laplante-Rottman and her husband Joey of Berlin; one sister with whom is maintained a best friend relationship Anna Ceraolo of Wayne; two brothers Nicholas Ceraolo of Paterson and Joseph Ceraolo and his wife Mary of Oradell; three grandchildren Karl Birkmaier, Christopher and Charlotte Laplante.

She was predeceased by her husband Phillip Laplante Sr. in 1973, her sister Nella Ceraolo at age four and one half of pneumonia in 1922.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to St Judes Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated.

Angelo J. Matarazzo age 79 of Wayne died Wednesday April 2, 2008 at the Hospice of New Jersey, Saint Josephs Wayne Hospital, Wayne with his son Robert by his side.

Angelo was born in Ospedaletto, Italy and came to America at the age of eighteen, from war torn Italy, with his sister Esther and mother Elinor. After a ten day sea passage from April 17, 1948 through April 27, 1948, the family settled in Paterson, NJ. Angelo went to work as a truck driver for G&H Trucking, Paterson. He later realized the American Dream and opened his own trucking business, ARC Express in Paterson. His business card stated “General Freight delivered to all NJ points also Manhattan, Long Island & Brooklyn, NY. Always a worker, even in his “retirement,” he worked as a truck driver for the Bio Reference Corporation, Elmwood Park.

Angelo’s hobbies include hunting, fishing and Blue Claw crabbing off Maryland. He passed on his love of the outdoors to his son Robert who is currently a member and officer of the Allendale Rod and Gun Club, where Angelo has been a member since 1974. He also enjoyed making his own wine, deer salami and could often be found at his local hangout A&S Pork Store, Paterson.

He is the beloved fiancé for many years of Anna Abela; loving father, and best friend, of Robert Matarazzo and his wife Candy of Bloomingdale; cherished grandfather of Bobby, Gina, Amy and Josie Matarazzo and Gianna and Nicolette Piroino; loved brother of Thomasina Maglacane of Italy, Esther Fondonarosa and her husband Sam of Toms River and the late Augie Matarazzo, Carmen Matarazzo, Vincent Matarazzo, Virgililo Matarazzo and Maria Suma; much loved uncle to many nieces and nephews and loved by many friends.

Joseph Urna age 79 of Wayne died on Friday March 28, 2008 at the Regency Gardens Nursing Home in Wayne .

Joseph was born and raised in Newark before moving to Wayne in 1956. He was an Electrician for ADT in Newark and Paterson for 26 years. He served in the US Navy and belonged to the Wayne Presbyterian Church.

His family remembers him as having a quiet personality and being a dedicated Husband, Father, and Grandfather. Joseph was an Honorary Trustee of the Wayne P.A.L. and coached baseball for the P.A.L. for many years. Joseph also helped to clear the land for where the P.A.L. building stands today.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, June (nee Graf); one son Steven of Wayne; two daughters Susan Natiello and her husband Gary of Wallington, and Jeanne Urna of Lincoln Park; one sister Della Ford of Fremont, CA; and 3 grandsons Shawn, Michael, and David Capriola of Wallington.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Wayne Presbyterian Church, 1200 Alps Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Gianene Anne Visaggio (formerly Lancellotti) age 34 of Wayne died unexpectedly on Friday, March 28, 2008.

She was born in Paterson and had lived in Wayne all of her life.

Gianene received her formal education at Wayne Hills High School graduating with the Class of 1990. She then went on to study at Bergen Community College where she majored in Dental Hygiene and later received a license as a Dental Hygienist. She was employed at the dental office of Dr.Greyf in Livingston as a Dental Hygienist.

Gianene had a personality that could best be described as an outspoken, loving and caring person who loved to socialize thus giving her many friends. She was frequently compared to "Lucille Ball" due to her humorous wit and antics. Gianene was a self starter and a diligent worker at whatever she chose to pursue. She especially enjoyed music and having a family life with her loved ones.

The most important events in her life were the arrivals into the world of her two sons Joseph and Nicolas whom she loved so very much.

Surviving are those two wonderful sons, Joseph Alexander age six and Nicolas Mario, age four; the children’s father John Lancellotti; mother Debra Tambe; father Mario Visaggio and stepmother Linda; two brothers Jeffrey and Eric Visaggio; sister Ashlee Bruzzone; and grandmother Mona Mucherino.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Gianene’s memory are asked to consider financial contributions to the family to aid with current expenses.

Mary P. Arata (nee Pinella) age 97 of Wayne died Thursday, March 27, 2008 at the Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff. Her passing was quiet and peaceful.

She was born in Passaic where she had lived her formative years attending Passaic Grammar School. Mary later lived in Rutherford for sixty years before moving to Wayne two years ago.

Mary was a beautician and had her own beauty parlor for sixty plus years at several locations in both Passaic and Clifton.

She was a very active life member of the First Baptist Church of Passaic.

She leaves her family with many fond memories of a very devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her priorities included God first then a very special devotion to family. Her hobbies included her home and wonderful cooking to share with her family.

Mary had a strong faith and used the Bible as her roadmap for life and beyond. Her personality was that of a selfless extravert causing her to be very sociable and well liked by many people. She was always doing things for others who were in need.

John and Mary Arata were married for sixty years in a very devoted and loving marriage together until John’s passing in December 1990.

Surviving are one son John W. Arata and his wife Nancy of Marblehead, MA; one daughter Marian Gascoyne and her husband Robert of Wayne; four grandchildren and their spouses Donna Wilson and her husband F. James, Keri Harrod and her husband James, Nathaniel Arata and his wife Kelly and Alexander Arata and his wife Melissa; four great grandchildren Alexandra and Abigail Wilson, Julia and Braedon Harrod.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Mary’s memory are asked to consider the First Baptist Church of Passaic, 150 Gregory Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055.

Elinor Lange(Weeks) age 95, of the Packanack Lake section of Wayne, died Thursday, March 27, 2008 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains.

She was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY having moved to the Packanack Lake section of Wayne forty years ago.

Elinor was a member of St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wayne having previously belonged to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Brooklyn, NY.

She was a cafeteria worker for the Wayne Board of Education having worked at Wayne Valley High School for many years and later volunteered at the coffee shop at Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains, also for many years.

Elinor is best described as a nice, lovely, woman who loved being with her family and especially enjoyed seeing the accomplishments of her children, grandchildren and great-grandsons. She had a fondness for knitting, crocheting, crossword puzzles, and reading novels and mysteries. Elinor learned several Norwegian-Christmas bread and cookie baking traditions from her mother and passed those traditions on to her children.

Elinor was the beloved wife of over twenty-five years to the late Charles Lange(1960); loving mother of Barbara Westerberg and her husband Richard of Wayne, Louise Gjoerloff of Green Cove Springs, FL and Charles Lange and his wife Lois of Vernon; cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren and seven great-grandsons.

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

Elaine “Nancy” DeLaat(Ricker) age 84 of Cedar Crest Village, Pompton Plains, formerly of Wayne, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at home.

Nancy graduated from Pompton Lakes High School, Pompton Lakes with the class of 1942.

She was employed by the DuPont Corporation for thirty-six years before her retirement in 1978. Having worked for DuPont’s engineering and film departments in Arlington, NJ, New York City, Basking Ridge, NJ and East Orange, NJ she was able to travel all over New York and New Jersey.

In 1970 she married her beloved husband John DeLaat. For many years John and Nancy took care of Nancy’s handicapped sister Irene.

She was the beloved wife of twenty-three years to the late John DeLaat(1996); loving sister to the late Irene DeLaat; much loved aunt to several nieces and nephews.

Philip Kozak, age 69 of Pompton Lakes died peacefully at home on Monday, March 24, 2008. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing.

Phil was born in Newark and lived in Oakland before moving to Pompton Lakes. He graduated from Pompton Lakes High School with the class of 1956.

Phil’s professional career started at Hawthorne Chevrolet where he began selling cars. He soon advanced to the commercial truck division. Through hard work and dedication, he built a strong foundation of loyal clients. His success earned him numerous awards over the years. In 2003 Phil moved to Warnock Ford in Morristown where he was able to work side-by-side with his son, Phil, who is also a commercial truck salesman. He was with Warnock for four years before accepting a new position at Meadowlands Ford this past December. Phil’s dedication to his work and his customers found him travelling the east coast, personally delivering many of the vehicles that he sold. He owes his success to the many loyal customers that made his career so enjoyable.

Phil was best known for his passion of fishing and hunting. During the months of April and May, he would always be found on the Hudson River stripper fishing. When fishing the Kingston New York area, he was active in the “Catch and Release” program for the American Littoral Society. He was also a contributing writer for the New Jersey Angler and The Northeast Salt Water Fisherman magazines, where many of his fishing exploits were chronicled.

For the remainder of the fishing season, Phil could be found on the docks of Cape May, conversing with his many fishing buddies and offshore fishing for his favorite fish; the tuna. He loved the competitiveness of tournament fishing and in 1987 he was the winner of the South Florida Fishing Classic, where he bagged the largest dolphin and won the purse. He was aptly known as “Captain” to many who fished with him.

Phil was the founder and president of the National Fishing Association (NFA). His dedication to this association took him to Washington, DC on many occasions in his efforts to protect and rally for the rights of all sport-fishermen on the east coast. His battles in Congress led to new fishing regulations that benefited the salt water sport- fishing industry.

In the fall season you could find Phil hunting with his son, Phil, and son-in-law, George. He especially enjoyed their companionship and that of all his hunting buddies throughout the years.

Phil was a lovable and fun man; a man of many stories and adventures. He lived his life to the fullest, right to the very end.

Phil is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Patricia (nee Riegottie), one son; Philip and his wife Lisa of Oak Ridge, NJ, one daughter; Donna Monarque and her husband George of Oak Ridge, NJ, four grandchildren; Alexandria Monarque, Veronica “Ronnie” Monarque, both of Oak Ridge, NJ, Deena Kozak of Pompton Plains, NJ, and Steven DiPaola of Oak Ridge, NJ, and one half-sister; Patty Kanzler of New York State.

In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Phil’s name are asked to contribute to the National Fishing Association/Phil Kozak Memorial Fishing Derby, P.O. Box 50, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442-0050.

Lorraine G. Maurer(Thomas) age 93 of Stuart, FL, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at home, with the comfort of her daughter Sharyn by her side.

She was born and raised on Norwood Street in East Orange, NJ having lived in Jackson Heights, Queens, NY and Norwood, NJ before moving to Stuart, FL.

Lorraine had a strong faith and was an active member of several churches including: the Norwood Presbyterian Church, Norwood NJ, Harrington Park Community Church, Harrington Park NJ, Stuart First United Methodist Church, Stuart FL and Christ Union Chapel, Culver Lake, NJ where she was the former president of the Chapel Guild and Women’s Club. She was also active in theatre groups and the Mr. & Mrs. Club both in Norwood.

She began her working life as a real estate broker for Lilliam M. Young Realtors, Teaneck, NJ and eventually opened her own business, Terrilee Togs in Closter, NJ in 1971. She retired in 1987 passing the business on to her son Robert and his wife Carolyn who still operate the store today.

Her family has wonderful memories of Culver Lake where they summered each year, having rented almost every home around the lake at one time or another.

Lorraine was the beloved wife of fifty-nine years to the late L. Edward Maurer (1997); loving mother of Robert Edward Maurer and his wife Carolyn of Norwood, NJ Marilyn Lefelar and her husband Robert of Wayne, NJ and Sharyn Gray and her husband Jonathan of Palm City, FL; cherished grandmother of Theresa, Robert and Darrin Maurer, Sharilyn Chemaly, Nathaniel(Dave) and Charles Burgess, Tamara Russian, Brian Gray and three step-grandchildren; Laura Barch,Vicki Corbo, Gaye Servideo and sixteen great-grandchildren; loved sister of John LN Prewitt and his wife Cynthia of Summit, NJ and Marilyn Fredrick and her husband Raymond of Sewalls Point, FL.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Treasure Coast Hospice, Mayes Center for Hope, 1202 S.E. Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997 or your favorite charity would be appreciated.

“Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence” Max Ehrmann. “Desiderata”

John P. “Jack” Carr, 74, of Wayne, Thursday March 20, died surrounded by his wife and three sons, following a brief illness.

Jack was born at home the fifth of eight children in North Arlington, N.J. A graduate of Queen of Peace High School (North Arlington), Jack worked in his youth for his father, Michael J. Carr and Sons, Contractors, before enlisting in the Marine Corps in which he served four years. Jack then worked for 38 years as a meter technician, Public Service Electric & Gas, Palisades Division, (IBEW Local 94), retiring in 1996.

A quiet and unassuming man, Jack often chose to remain in the background, though he will be remembered by friends and neighbors as someone always ready to lend a hand. Some will remember him as a volunteer father for Boy Scout Troop 129 in Wayne or in recent years as a collector at Holy Cross R.C. Church, where he was a parishoner. Jack will be dearly missed by his beloved grandchildren, who counted on his enthusiastic support of their academic and athletic pursuits. His sons are grateful for the steady and guiding presence of their father and the example he set for them in his loyalty to family and friends, the strength of his convictions and individuality, and his humanity. For his wife, the life they built and shared together will be her strength in coping with the absence of a true and loving husband.

Jack is survived by Joanne L. (nee Shea) his wife of 46 years, three sons, Timothy (Kristin) of Pompton Plains, Christopher of Hamilton, Ontario and Brian of Boonton, and six grandchildren, Megan, Jamie, Bridget, Joshua, Emma, and Aaron. He is also survived by a brother Edward (Marianne) Carr of Syosset, N.Y., and two sisters, Irene (Robert) Beyer and Patricia Poplaski of Nutley. He was pre-deceased by brothers James and Michael, and sisters Marie Sugalski and Helen McFadden.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory to the Boys & Girls Club of Northwest New Jersey, ATTN: Irene Van Deren, 153 Garside Ave, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Edward M. Sieradzki, age 93 of Wayne, died on Thursday March 20, 2008. Born in Poland, Edward emigrated to America as an infant in 1914.

His family settled in the Bronx, where he lived until he was married in 1939. With his new wife, Cecilia (Ryan), he moved to Somerville, NJ where he was able to live and work on a local farm. After World War II, Ed and Cecilia moved to Newark, then Harrison, Kearny, and they eventually settled in Toms River after retiring in 1982.

Edward met Cecilia at a local dance in the Bronx. They were married on April 12, 1939. Together, they had a lot of fun. They both loved to travel, especially to locales with casinos as Cecilia was particularly lucky and seemed to win quite often. They vacationed in San Francisco, Hawaii, the Bahamas, Mexico, Aruba, Curacao and Lake Tahoe, but their favorite destination of all was Las Vegas.

His sons recall good times with their parents during day trips up to Sun Tan Lake in Butler, which at that time the boys considered to be the “edge of civilization”. They also enjoyed large family vacations to the Jersey Shore, where they would rent a house nearby to houses that their cousins would also be renting, and they would all enjoy the beach together.

Edward is survived by two sons; Edward Jr. and his wife Jeanette of Randolph, and Stephen and his wife Patricia of Wayne, four grandchildren; Allison Cacciacarne and her husband Mark of Randolph, Keith of Morristown, and Douglas and Alexis of Wayne, and two great-grandchildren; Anthony Jude and Adrianna Cacciacarne of Randolph. He was predeceased by his wife Cecilia (nee Ryan) in 1995.

Deborah Jean Porter “Debbie” age 44 of Wayne died Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Atlanta Hospice Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Her passing was quiet and peaceful, after a courageous battle with cancer, and while receiving the loving care of her family. Her passing took place in Atlanta, Georgia because her sister Jayne who is a nurse, and lives in Atlanta as well as her sister Doris who also lives in Georgia chose to take care of Debbie in her Autumn days of life. Her sisters did this for Debbie with the amazing grace that only loving sisters could provide. In addition her parents Gerard and Doris Porter and a total of twenty four family members were at her bedside.

She was born in Paterson and had lived in Wayne all of her life.

Deborah received her formal education at DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne graduating with the Class of 1981. She then went to Berkley College where she received an Associate Executive Secretary degree in 1984.

She was formerly active with the Packanack Lake Swim Team and holds a record to this day in the fifty meter breast stroke competition.

Deb leaves her family with many fond memories of a very loving and caring person who found satisfaction in reaching out to others in their time of need. Her personality is best described as a warm extravert who was always concerned about others above herself. Her parents are especially proud of her abilities to think for herself as well as her many accomplishments in life inclusive of the business world.

She is the beloved daughter of Gerard and Doris (nee Welle) Porter of Wayne; loving sister of JoAnn Maurer and her husband Robert of New Town, Connecticut, Jayne Baskin and her husband Ron of Atlanta, Georgia; Doris Porter and her partner Marylynn Butler of Roswell, Georgia, James Porter of Wayne, Gerard Porter Jr. and his wife Mary of Wayne, Thomas W. Porter and his wife Lisa of Haledon and Patrick J. Porter and his wife Carole of Packanack Lake, Wayne. She is also survived by her best friend Leo Bauer and many nieces and nephews.

Debbie is also survived by her faithful companion who, was always her pal, her dog Brody.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Debbie’s memory are asked to consider Hospice of Atlanta Center, 1244 Park Vista Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30319.

William Peters, age 89 of Pompton Lakes, died on Saturday, March 15, 2008.

William was born in Duisburg, Germany and grew up in Holland before emigrating with his family to American in 1956. He lived in Passaic and then Clifton before retiring to Boynton Beach Florida in 1983. He and his wife recently moved to Pompton Lakes to be closer to their family.

Bill had worked as a laboratory technician for Pantosote in Passaic. He started his laboratory career as a chemist working at a coal mine in Holland. Before that, he had been a police officer in Holland. His police patrol days caused him to meet a cute young girl who worked at the local movie house selling tickets from the ticket booth. Bill would visit her while on police duty and before too long he asked her to marry him. Bill and Hilde enjoyed 63 years of marriage together.

Bills life really revolved around soccer. He loved the game and officiated at many professional events. He was a FIFA referee, which took him to many different countries as an official. On a more local level, he was a member of the Wayne Sports Friends Soccer Club and the German-American Club in Lantana, Florida. He was also a Mason, belonging to the Passaic Lodge. Bills son Joe recalls family car rides that his dad loved to take them on, usually to a nearby lake to go swimming, and once they went to Washington DC together. The family also took a wonderful vacation to Europe, including Austria, Germany, and Holland.

William is survived by his wife Hildegarde (nee Buysens); one son Joseph and his wife Janice of Wayne; one daughter Marie Noel and her husband Guy of Brick, NJ; four grandchildren, Carolyn Mingo of Vernon, Laura Peters of Wayne, Jimmy Boult of Brick, and Richard Boult and his wife Traci Anne of West Paterson; and five great-grandchildren, Michael and Mathew Mingo of Vernon, and Logan, Dilon, and Cannon Boult of West Paterson.

Harvey Napolitano, age 73, died at the Llanfair House in Wayne on Saturday, March 15, 2008.

Known to most people as Larry, he was a proud man and especially keen on staying fit. There is no question that he was also a tough man, both physically and mentally. He carried pieces of shrapnel in himself from his military days, having served in Korea.

The past few years were particularly difficult for Harvey, as he struggled with his ailing heart. His daughter, Stephanie, stood by his side through it all and helped her dad every step of the way. Clearly, he has passed on his courage and strength to her.

Harvey leaves his wife Camille (nee Venezia) of Lodi, his daughter Stephanie of Little Falls, and his son Nicholas of Lodi.

Andrew M. Slivka “Andy” age 77 of Hamburg on Saturday, March 15, 2008. He passed away at Valley Hospital after a courageous struggle with his health. His passing was quiet and peaceful while having received the loving care of his wife Nancy Lou who was at his bedside every day.

He was born in Paterson and had lived in Clifton, Wayne and Kinnelon before moving to Hamburg two years ago.

Andy spent his formative years in Clifton where he received his formal education at Clifton High School graduating with the Class of 1948. He then went on to study Criminal Justice at Farleigh Dickinson University in Rutherford for two years.

He was the owner of Kleer-View Incorporated which served many customers cleaning windows. His company was a continuation of a service first owned by his father Andrew Slivka Sr as well as his late brother William Slivka. He was a very hard worker and operated the business for the past forty years.

Andrew was affiliated with the Jacksonville Chapel in Lincoln Park.

For hobbies he enjoyed collecting baseball cards and League Bowling at Parkway Lanes in Clifton.

He leaves his family with many fond memories of a very loving husband, father and grandfather. Andrew was a true Family Man who provided well for his family. Perhaps the highlight of his life was the arrival of grandchildren whom he loved adoringly. He was gifted with a personality that displayed a very special and personable likeableness.

Andrew and Nancy Lou (nee Edwards) Slivka had a “loving and devoted” marriage together for fifty years.

Surviving are his loving wife Nancy Lou Slivka; one son Edward J. Slivka; two grandchildren Kristen Porretta and her husband Joseph and Jamie Genna and her husband Christopher.

He was predeceased by his brother William Slivka in 2006 and his cherished daughter Susan Lynn Slivka in October 1974.

Robert Henry Tencza, age 50 of Riverdale, died suddenly and unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 14, 2008.

Born in Jersey City and raised in Garfield before moving to Riverdale.

Bob was a graduate of Pope Pius XII High School in Passaic with the class of ’76. He was an inspector with PSE&G, working from there Oradell facility.

He was an avid cook and would make wonderful dinners for his wife Maureen every night. He had many hobbies and especially loved fishing, boating, camping, or just about anything that would take him to the outdoors. He was a big NY Giants fan and when he wasn’t rooting for them, you could find him tinkering in the yard or mulling over plans to fix up his ’72 Oldsmobile 442. He was a quiet man, with simple needs, and enjoyed his privacy. In 1991, his friend and co-worker, Clinton Stokes, set Bob up on a blind date with Maureen. Maureen worked with Clintons wife, Rose. They certainly owe a note of thanks to the Stokes’; for the love shared between Bob and Maureen during the seventeen years since, would not have been possible without Clinton and Rose.

Bob leaves his beloved wife Maureen (nee Brennan); his dear parents; Dolores and Henry Tencza of Hamburg, two brothers; James and his wife Dawn of Paterson and Steven and his wife Beth of Ho-Ho-Kus, one sister; Donna Tencza of Hamburg, and two nephews; Liam and Hayden Tencza of Ho-Ho-Kus.

Francis “Frank” John Adamo age 11 of Wayne, on Thursday, March 13, 2008, with his parents by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer(Medulloblastoma).

He was born In Hackensack and was a lifelong resident of Wayne.

Frank was named “Francis” in memory of his paternal grandfather and given the middle name of John in memory of his maternal grandfather.

He was diagnosed with cancer eighteen days before his sixth birthday in 2002. During his short life, he has touched the hearts of an overwhelming number of people; and they have touched his.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church Wayne where he was given the gift of faith in baptism, received first communion, and from whom he received much love and spiritual support.

He was a fifth grade student at the Randall Carter School, Wayne. His medical treatments made it difficult for him to maintain the customary schedule of a student but his classmates, teachers, principal, nurse, staff and administrators gave him a comfortable, safe and welcoming environment that he loved to be in. The 2006/2007 5th grade student council, spearheaded by the 5th grade teachers and Principal Kenneth Kaplan, held a carnival in Frank’s honor with all proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Frank played soccer for the Wayne P.A.L., belonged to a bowling league at T-Bowl, Wayne and was a member of the Our Lady of the Valley Cub Scout Troop, Wayne.

He received support, love and kindness of those on the medical side of his life including: doctors, nurses, and the staff at Hackensack Hospital where he had most of his treatments. He was especially grateful for the special care of his primary caregivers Dr. Stephen Thompson and Dr. Catherine Mazzola.

Frank also received the loving care of his Wayne Township family. Special petitions for him were said at local churches, area merchants each helped in their own special way and the Wayne Police sponsored a special day in his honor at “Chuck-e-Cheeses” restaurant in Wayne. He loved and appreciated all you did for him.

Frank was known for his tender way, dry sense of humor and his ability to come up with “Yogi-isms.” He was diplomatic to a fault even finding it hard to pick his favorite color. When asked he said he had three favorites blue, orange or green all of which he liked equally. He had a beautiful smile and big brown eyes. He enjoyed riding his bike, video games, bowling, baseball, soccer and especially time with his family, friends and beloved dog Sandy. He especially loved time spent with his “crazy cousins” as he affectionately called them.

He is the beloved son of Salvatore and Margaret (Ptak) Adamo; loving brother of Alyse Adamo; cherished grandson of Millie Ptak of Ridgefield Park, the late Vincent J. Ptak, the late Frank and Mary Adamo; much loved nephew of Nancy and Thomas Provax, Jan and Anne Ptak, Alice Senerchia, Joan and Bill(Godfather) O’Neill, Bob Senerchia, Vinnie and Toni Ptak and Antoinette Arolan(Godmother); and much loved by all of his cousins.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Tomorrows Children’s Fund, 30 Prospect St., Hackensack, NJ 07601 or CureSearch, 4600 E/W Highway, Suite 600, Bethesda, MD, 20814(curesearch.org) would be appreciated.

Madelyn M. (Galuska) Heim age 78, of Wayne, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pequannock.

She was born and raised in Portage, PA having lived in New Rochelle while attending nursing school before moving to Wayne forty-eight years ago.

She was a LPN(Licensed Practical Nurse) at the Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pequannock where she worked for forty years before retiring in 1995.

She was the devoted wife of thirty-seven years to the late Roger C. Heim(1991); loving mother of Roger M. Heim of Wayne; sister of Roselma Carpec (Galuska) and her husband Nick of Portage, PA.

LeRoy Sullivan Gardner, Jr. age 76 of Wayne died Monday, March 10, 2008 at the Saint Josephs Wayne Hospital, Wayne.

He was born in Clifton and lived in Hawthorne and Hewitt before moving to Wayne twenty-seven years ago.

LeRoy graduated from Clifton High School with the class of 1949.

He ran a hosiery machine for two and one half years for Shear Delight Hosiery, Paterson and had worked for two and one half years for Dumont TV, Elmwood Park and six years at the McGlen & Hayes Corporation, Nutley before accepting a job as a maintenance machinist for the Morris Paper Board Corporation, Paterson where he worked for twenty-seven years. Just one year before his retirement in 1993, he put his machinist skills to work helping minimize the seams in chocolate castings by altering chocolate molds for the SRC Chocolate Factory, Paterson.

LeRoy was an avid hunter of deer, quail, pheasant and other small game and also enjoyed fresh water fishing.

He was a “Mr. Fix-it” around the house who used his machinist talents to build parts for just about anything. He also enjoyed building furniture pieces, that would fit into locations just perfectly, for his wife Janice.

He was the beloved husband of twenty-four years to Janice (Catalano) Gardner; loving father of Robert L. Gardner of West Milford, Laura LaBosco of West Milford and the late Linda Garrison Bossard (2001); cherished grandfather of Alesha LaBosco, Jessica LaBosco, Leigh Garrison Baker, Farrah Garrison Slamiak, Jennifer Garrison, Thomas Garrison III, Robert L. Gardner, Jr., and Melisa Gardner; much loved great-grandfather of Brittany Baker, Andrew Baker, Gage Garrison and Ryan Slamiak.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the St. Josephs Wayne Hospital, CCU Unit, 224 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

George DiLallo age 95 of Wayne died Monday, March 10, 2008 at the Saint Josephs Hospital in Wayne. His passing was peaceful while he was receiving the loving care of his daughter Judy and several family members.

He was born in Schenectady, New York and had lived his early years in Paterson, NJ moving to Wayne eighteen years ago.

He received his formal education at Paterson Central High School in Paterson.

Mr. DiLallo was a Quality Control inspector for Curtis Wright Corporation in Woodridge for over forty years until his retirement in 1975.

For hobbies he particularly enjoyed vegetable gardening at his home. He was challenged by picture puzzles and enjoyed solving them. In his youth George was a talented saxophonist and he and three friends formed a band and offered their services for dances, weddings and other special occasions.

He leaves his family with many fond memories of a very loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a wonderful provider and encouraged his children in their education resulting in both his daughter and son graduating from college.

George was gifted with many talents and was a skilled Mr. Fix-It who could repair just about anything. His personality was best described as quiet, independent and loved his privacy.

George and Ruby had over fifty years of “devoted marriage” until Ruby’s passing in February of 1993.

Surviving are one son Robert DiLallo and his partner Barry Shapiro of Portland, Oregon; one daughter Judith Donovan and her husband Chuck of Wayne; one brother Chester DiLallo and his wife Caroline of Camarillo, California; three grandchildren Patrick Donovan of Wayne, Craig Donovan of Garfield and Jennifer Tauro and her husband Walter of North Reading, Massachusetts; one great granddaughter Samantha Tauro; two sisters in law Dorothy Downs and Rosemary Mantei; many nieces and nephews.

His sister Emma Pombo died earlier.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in George’s memory are asked to consider Hospice of New Jersey at Saint Joseph's Hospital, 220-224 Hamburg Turnpike, 6th Floor, Wayne, NJ 07470

Hazel Cioletti(Peters), age 82, of Wayne, died on Friday, March 07, 2008.

She was born and raised in Paterson having moved to Wayne fifty years ago.

Hazel was employed by the Julius Schmidt Company, Lackawanna Ave., West Paterson for many years before retiring.

She enjoyed gardening, planting flowers all around her home, and had a vegetable garden in the backyard.

Hazel is best described as a quiet, reserved person who, in her younger days, enjoyed roller skating with her family.

She was the beloved wife of forty-seven years to the late Leno Cioletti(1994); loving mother of Lenny Cioletti and his wife Barbara of Totowa and the late Craig Cioletti(1983) and his surviving wife Deborah of Newport News, VA; cherished grandmother of Lori James, Bryan, Christopher and Corey Cioletti and much loved great-grandmother of Carter and Davis Cioletti and Jailyn James; sister of Edna Delaney and her husband Jack of Wayne and her late brothers Edward, Robert and Frank.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the CUMAC ECHO food pantry, 223 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ 07509 - www.cumacecho.org, - would be appreciated.

Kenneth Schneeloch “Schnee” on Thursday, March 6, 2008 of Packanack Lake, Wayne. His passing was quiet and peaceful after a very courageous battle with his health. He had his loving family at his side.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York where he lived his formative years before moving to Packanack Lake forty-seven years ago.

Ken received his formal education at Polytechnic Preparatory School in Brooklyn, NY graduating with the Class of 1946. He then went on to study at Union College in Schenectady, New York for two years.

From 1951 to 1953, Ken served in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he earned two Bronze Stars and the United Nations Service Medal.

His life work was with Newland, Schneeloch and Piek Importers and later Sone China Company both located in New York City. The company imported fine China and Glass from around the world for the United States market. He retired from work in 2001.

He was the New York Giants number one fan. He also had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening. On the domestic side he possessed culinary skills and enjoyed barbecuing.

Ken loved his family and leaves them with wonderful memories of a very loving husband, father and grandfather who was always there for his family.

“Schnee” loved a party and his personality was tailored for sociability. He was affable and gregarious and would often find himself the life of the party.

Elly and Ken had fifty-one years of “loving best friends” marriage together. They first met at Breezy Point Beach Club in Brooklyn and Elly swept him off of his feet and they became a couple shortly thereafter.

Surviving are his loving wife Eleanor (nee Mathews) Schneeloch; one daughter Nancy Schneeloch and her friend James; three sons Kenneth Schneeloch Jr. and his wife Nancy of Packanack Lake, James Schneeloch and his wife Diane of Glastonbury, Connecticut and Andrew Schneeloch and his wife Lynda of Holliston, Massachusetts; one brother Paul Schneeloch Jr. and his wife Jan of Williamsburg, Virginia; eight grandchildren Marissa, Kevin, Ryan, Samantha, Mark, Andrew Jr., Zachary and Christian Kenneth Schneeloch.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Kenneth’s memory are asked to consider The Make a Wish Foundation, 1034 Salem Road, Union, New Jersey 07083 and/or Saint Mary’s RC Church, 17 Pompton Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442.

Robert W. Lougheed died on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at home while receiving the loving care of his family.

He was born and raised in Montclair having moved to Wayne over sixty years ago. He graduated from the Wayne High School, Wayne with the first graduating class from the high school in 1953.

Robert served in the United States Army from 1953 – 1956. While in the service he received the Good Conduct Medal, the German Occupation Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.

He worked for twenty-six years for the Wayne Township Police Department, Wayne having retired in 1990 as a Detective, Lieutenant. He was a member of the Wayne PBA Local 136 and also the PBA Local 600 of retired police officers.

Bob was an avid gardener who especially enjoyed growing dwarf conifers. He was a member of the American Conifer Society and the Hosta Society. He served as a Trustee of the Wayne Police Athletic League and was also a Baseball Coach for the P.A.L.

Bob, who said “hi” to everyone, could be found all around town walking his German Shepherd “Pal”. His faithful companion, Pal, stayed by his side right up until the moment Bob passed away.

He is the beloved husband of forty-eight years to Lillian(Horchak) Lougheed; loving father of Wayne A. Lougheed and his wife Janice of Wayne, Robert Scott Lougheed and his wife Deborah of Wayne and Kathy Mayer and her husband Joe also of Wayne; cherished grandfather of Ryan, Christina, Nicole, Scottie and Sean; devoted brother of Dorothy Cooper of Mahwah and her late husband James and Kenneth Craig Lougheed and his wife Fran of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane, Wayne NJ 07470 or the Wayne Animal Shelter, 187 Dey Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Lorraine Olowacz(nee Bedard) age 76, of Wayne, died on Monday, March 3, 2008.

Before retiring she was a dietician for Irvington General Hospital, Newark, St. James Hospital, Newark and St. Josephs Hospital, Paterson.

She is the beloved mother of Mark Olowacz of Wayne and the late Paul(2000) and Michael(1993) Olowacz; loving sister of Lou Lou Blanchet, Giles, Remy, Nicolas, Denis, and Nicole Bedard.

John J. Dulhagen, age 84, of Paramus, formerly of Hasbrouck Heights, died Sunday, March 2, 2008 at the State of New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home, Paramus.

He was born and raised in Jersey City and lived in Hasbrouck Heights before moving to Paramus four years ago.

John served as a pilot and commanding officer of the US Navy and was a veteran of WWII and Korea. He had certifications as an Airship Pilot (blimp) and an Air ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) officer. Having served in the Navy for twenty years, 1944 – 1964, he received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal; American Defense Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

After his service in the Navy, John began a career with Standard Tool Manufacturing Company, Lyndhurst. At his retirement in 1984 he was the company’s director of Industrial Relations.

John was your stereotypical Navy man. His posture was militaristic and his demeanor was very proper. He enjoyed driving, loved sports, was very proud of his Navy career and loved to hear of his grandchildren’s accomplishments.

Devoted son of the late John and Mary (Henyecz) Dulhagen (John’s step mother); his loving mother Susan(Vanachen) Dulhagen predeceased him when he was seven years old; beloved father of John Dulhagen and his late wife Dorothy(2007) of Largo, FL, Mark Dulhagen and his wife Kathy of Hasbrouck Heights, Kevin Dulhagen and his wife Barbara of Oviedo, FL, Keith Dulhagen and his wife Maureen of Wayne and the late Catherine(1975) Dulhagen; cherished grandfather of Mark, Megan, Kevin, Kayla, Jason, Jesse, Jamie and Jodi Dulhagen.