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November 24, 2010
Services
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, November 27, 2010 from 7-9 PM and Sunday, November 28, 2010 from 2-6 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd., Wayne. Funeral services will be held 9AM on Monday, November 29, 2010 from the funeral home then to Annunciation RC Church, 45 Urban Club Rd., Wayne where a 10 AM Funeral Mass will be offered. Interment will be in Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes.
Dr. James F. Barriale, Superintendent of Prospect Park School District, died Wednesday, November 24, 2010 of cardiac arrest.
Dr. Barriale, originally from Secaucus, was graduated magna cum laude from Montclair State University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, French, and English as a Second Language. He was an English as a Second Language teacher at Manchester Regional High School for eight years and became principal of Prospect Park School in 1982 as one of the youngest principals in Passaic County. He subsequently received his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Fordham University in 1984 and became Superintendent of Prospect Park Schools in 2000 where he worked tirelessly to improve the district. He was beloved by the student body, staff, and Board of Education. He was the president of the Superintendents Association of Passaic County and was serving a second term at the time of his death. He was also an active parishioner at the Church of the Annunciation in Wayne for 25 years and served as a greeter there from 1993-1998.
James’ two great passions, music and theater, were shared by his wife, Rosemarie. Their attendance at many concerts and trips to New York City to view live theater were known to all their friends and family. Moreover, James loved to dine out and was always eager to try a new restaurant and bring along his family to enjoy the new experience with him.
James also loved to travel and took his family on at least one vacation every year despite his hectic work schedule. He loved cruises and sailed to countless destinations including the Caribbean, Alaska, and the Mexican Riviera with his family on over fifteen cruises. Additionally, he took great pride in his landscaping abilities, spending many hours meticulously grooming the grounds around his home.
James was a loving husband, an exemplary father, and devoted son. He and his wife, Rosemarie, just recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. He is also survived by his children, Krista and Craig of Wayne, his parents Rocco and Rose of Secaucus, his aunts, Palma and Franca of Secaucus, and several cousins.
James loved to help people and would not hesitate to help anyone who needed assistance whether financial, professional, or simply to lend moral support. He enjoyed making those around him laugh with a witty remark or amusing story. He was a prolific writer and also an articulate speaker who inspired his audiences every time he took the stage. Moreover, he was a diligent worker who went above and beyond every task he performed. He will be sorely missed by anyone whose life he touched.
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Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, November 27, 2010 from 7-9 PM and Sunday, November 28, 2010 from 2-6 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd., Wayne. Funeral services will be held 9AM on Monday, November 29, 2010 from the funeral home then to Annunciation RC Church, 45 Urban Club Rd., Wayne where a 10 AM Funeral Mass will be offered. Interment will be in Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes.
November 24, 2010
Services
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, November 27, 2010 from 7-9 PM and Sunday, November 28, 2010 from 2-6 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd., Wayne. Funeral services will be held 9AM on Monday, November 29, 2010 from the funeral home then to Annunciation RC Church, 45 Urban Club Rd., Wayne where a 10 AM Funeral Mass will be offered. Interment will be in Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes.
Dr. James F. Barriale, Superintendent of Prospect Park School District, died Wednesday, November 24, 2010 of cardiac arrest.
Dr. Barriale, originally from Secaucus, was graduated magna cum laude from Montclair State University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, French, and English as a Second Language. He was an English as a Second Language teacher at Manchester Regional High School for eight years and became principal of Prospect Park School in 1982 as one of the youngest principals in Passaic County. He subsequently received his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Fordham University in 1984 and became Superintendent of Prospect Park Schools in 2000 where he worked tirelessly to improve the district. He was beloved by the student body, staff, and Board of Education. He was the president of the Superintendents Association of Passaic County and was serving a second term at the time of his death. He was also an active parishioner at the Church of the Annunciation in Wayne for 25 years and served as a greeter there from 1993-1998.
James’ two great passions, music and theater, were shared by his wife, Rosemarie. Their attendance at many concerts and trips to New York City to view live theater were known to all their friends and family. Moreover, James loved to dine out and was always eager to try a new restaurant and bring along his family to enjoy the new experience with him.
James also loved to travel and took his family on at least one vacation every year despite his hectic work schedule. He loved cruises and sailed to countless destinations including the Caribbean, Alaska, and the Mexican Riviera with his family on over fifteen cruises. Additionally, he took great pride in his landscaping abilities, spending many hours meticulously grooming the grounds around his home.
James was a loving husband, an exemplary father, and devoted son. He and his wife, Rosemarie, just recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. He is also survived by his children, Krista and Craig of Wayne, his parents Rocco and Rose of Secaucus, his aunts, Palma and Franca of Secaucus, and several cousins.
James loved to help people and would not hesitate to help anyone who needed assistance whether financial, professional, or simply to lend moral support. He enjoyed making those around him laugh with a witty remark or amusing story. He was a prolific writer and also an articulate speaker who inspired his audiences every time he took the stage. Moreover, he was a diligent worker who went above and beyond every task he performed. He will be sorely missed by anyone whose life he touched.
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