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July 25, 2017
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 1:00 to 4:30 PM.
A Funeral Service will be held immediately following the time of visitation and begin in the funeral home at 4:30 PM.
Sandra Lee Van Kluyve, age 54, of Wyckoff, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Her family was gathered with her in loving support at the time of her passing.
Born in Paterson, Sandra grew up in Prospect Park where she attended School Number 1 on Brown Avenue and Manchester Regional High School. She later lived in the Haskell section of Wanaque and had most recently been living in Wyckoff.
Possessing a heart of gold and a seeming love for anyone, it was as natural as breathing for Sandra to strike up a conversation with a total stranger. For many years, she used her magnetic personality to wait on customers as a bartender at the former County Cork in Pompton Lakes, now known as The Side Door Bar & Grill. She also worked for National Beryllia, Inc. – manufacturer of beryllium oxide products in Haskell, as a delicatessen employee at Foodtown Grocery Store in Haskell, and for many years as a dental assistant for Dr. Brian Trava in Hawthorne.
Sandy’s “me time” preferences included pretty-much anything outdoors but she especially enjoyed summer days taking in the sun, sand, and ocean water down the Jersey Shore or going for a hike along the Cannonball Trail off of Skyline Drive in Ringwood, the MacEvoy Trail to Ramapo Lake off of Skyline Drive in Oakland, or at the Ramapo Reservation in Mahwah. She also enjoyed her pets – kitties Smoky and O.J. who passed away before her, and Sylvie, her cockatiel whose wings she admittedly neglected to clip so one day the little bird literally flew the coop.
While days down the shore or hiking in the woods were fun, Sandy also derived great satisfaction by engaging in the act of serving others. She went all-out in support of her son Matthew, in fact, while describing her as somewhat too supportive, Matt admittedly appreciated her mothering attempts to guide him down worthy life paths without dictating specific ones for him to take. Proud to be an American and even more proud of Matt’s U.S. Marine service, Sandy was inspired to join the American Legion, Post 57 of Waldwick to serve in any capacity where needed. Consequently, she served for a number of years as the post’s recording secretary and gladly gave of her spare time to raise funds and to prepare and send care packages to deployed U.S. troops abroad and to their families anxiously waiting at home for their return. Having a healthy intolerance for injustice, she also once helped a veteran of the Vietnam War receive the medals that he didn’t receive but clearly deserved. Sandy also served for many years as a Ladies Auxiliary member of the Apshawa Volunteer Fire Department in West Milford.
Two years ago, Sandra received one of life’s greatest gifts when she graduated to the roll of “Grandma”. Given the gift of grandson Mason by her son Matthew and her daughter-in-law Stephanie, it seemed Grandma Sandy couldn’t spoil little Mason enough. Subsequently, the UPS truck was pulling up to Mason’s house almost daily with gifts from Amazon addressed to Mr. Mason La Sala. He was a lucky little guy to have grandma who was so excited to have him in her life.
Sandra was a true inspiration to countless souls whose life path crisscrossed with hers. Diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes when she was just 17 years old, Sandy battled this disease with an “I can overcome anything” attitude for the rest of her life. Those that knew her would tell you that she always wore a smile on her face which was just a reflection of a happy heart that was too busy blessing and encouraging others to be concerned about herself.
Sandra is survived by her dear son Matthew and wife Stephanie La Sala of Wayne; loving father William Van Kluyve of Wyckoff; cherished grandson Mason; dear brother Ronald Van Kluyve of Wayne; and her nieces and nephew: Nicole, Danielle, and James Van Kluyve. She was predeceased by her loving mother Linda Van Kluyve in 2015.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Sandra’s name are asked to consider the Waldwick American Legion, Post 57, 46 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ 07463.
If you would like to send a private condolence directly to the family use this condolence section.
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 1:00 to 4:30 PM.
A Funeral Service will be held immediately following the time of visitation and begin in the funeral home at 4:30 PM.
July 25, 2017
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 1:00 to 4:30 PM.
A Funeral Service will be held immediately following the time of visitation and begin in the funeral home at 4:30 PM.
Sandra Lee Van Kluyve, age 54, of Wyckoff, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Her family was gathered with her in loving support at the time of her passing.
Born in Paterson, Sandra grew up in Prospect Park where she attended School Number 1 on Brown Avenue and Manchester Regional High School. She later lived in the Haskell section of Wanaque and had most recently been living in Wyckoff.
Possessing a heart of gold and a seeming love for anyone, it was as natural as breathing for Sandra to strike up a conversation with a total stranger. For many years, she used her magnetic personality to wait on customers as a bartender at the former County Cork in Pompton Lakes, now known as The Side Door Bar & Grill. She also worked for National Beryllia, Inc. – manufacturer of beryllium oxide products in Haskell, as a delicatessen employee at Foodtown Grocery Store in Haskell, and for many years as a dental assistant for Dr. Brian Trava in Hawthorne.
Sandy’s “me time” preferences included pretty-much anything outdoors but she especially enjoyed summer days taking in the sun, sand, and ocean water down the Jersey Shore or going for a hike along the Cannonball Trail off of Skyline Drive in Ringwood, the MacEvoy Trail to Ramapo Lake off of Skyline Drive in Oakland, or at the Ramapo Reservation in Mahwah. She also enjoyed her pets – kitties Smoky and O.J. who passed away before her, and Sylvie, her cockatiel whose wings she admittedly neglected to clip so one day the little bird literally flew the coop.
While days down the shore or hiking in the woods were fun, Sandy also derived great satisfaction by engaging in the act of serving others. She went all-out in support of her son Matthew, in fact, while describing her as somewhat too supportive, Matt admittedly appreciated her mothering attempts to guide him down worthy life paths without dictating specific ones for him to take. Proud to be an American and even more proud of Matt’s U.S. Marine service, Sandy was inspired to join the American Legion, Post 57 of Waldwick to serve in any capacity where needed. Consequently, she served for a number of years as the post’s recording secretary and gladly gave of her spare time to raise funds and to prepare and send care packages to deployed U.S. troops abroad and to their families anxiously waiting at home for their return. Having a healthy intolerance for injustice, she also once helped a veteran of the Vietnam War receive the medals that he didn’t receive but clearly deserved. Sandy also served for many years as a Ladies Auxiliary member of the Apshawa Volunteer Fire Department in West Milford.
Two years ago, Sandra received one of life’s greatest gifts when she graduated to the roll of “Grandma”. Given the gift of grandson Mason by her son Matthew and her daughter-in-law Stephanie, it seemed Grandma Sandy couldn’t spoil little Mason enough. Subsequently, the UPS truck was pulling up to Mason’s house almost daily with gifts from Amazon addressed to Mr. Mason La Sala. He was a lucky little guy to have grandma who was so excited to have him in her life.
Sandra was a true inspiration to countless souls whose life path crisscrossed with hers. Diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes when she was just 17 years old, Sandy battled this disease with an “I can overcome anything” attitude for the rest of her life. Those that knew her would tell you that she always wore a smile on her face which was just a reflection of a happy heart that was too busy blessing and encouraging others to be concerned about herself.
Sandra is survived by her dear son Matthew and wife Stephanie La Sala of Wayne; loving father William Van Kluyve of Wyckoff; cherished grandson Mason; dear brother Ronald Van Kluyve of Wayne; and her nieces and nephew: Nicole, Danielle, and James Van Kluyve. She was predeceased by her loving mother Linda Van Kluyve in 2015.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Sandra’s name are asked to consider the Waldwick American Legion, Post 57, 46 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ 07463.
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