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Mary E. Puco
ROCKAWAY- Mary E. Pucco passed on to the hands of the Lord on Monday, November 14, 2011 at home with her family by her side. She was 96.
Mrs. Pucco was a lifelong resident of Rockaway Borough.
She previously worked at Picatinny Arsenal in Rockaway Twp. She was a parishioner of St. Cecilia’s Church, Rockaway and a member of the Rockaway Seniors. Mrs. Pucco was a meticulous homemaker who enjoyed sewing, gardening, shopping with her sister Lena and family gatherings.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Carmen J. in 1983 and her sister Nellie Tamburro in 2010.
She is survived by three daughters, Gloria Smith and her husband Joseph of Wharton, Marlene Ryan and her husband James of Byram Twp., and Deborah Flanagan and her husband Kevin of Sandyston; her sister, Lena Rowe and her husband Donald of Rockaway; five grandchildren, Gary Irwin and his wife Laurie Ann, Beth Madden and her husband Tim, and Kelley, Steven and Sean Ryan; four great grandchildren, Lindsey and Shanna Irwin, and Danielle and Sarah Madden; and a very special Puppy Dog.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, with a funeral service beginning at 6:30 pm at the Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Visiting Nurse Assn, 38 Elm St. Morristown NJ 07960, or to: Nutrition Center, 221 Mt. Pleasant Ave, Dover NJ 07801, or to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis TN 38105. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Karl J. Miceli
ROCKAWAY- Karl J. Miceli died Friday, November 11, 2011 at Compassionate Care Hospice in Dover. He was 89.
Mr. Miceli was a lifelong resident of Rockaway Borough. He served in A Company of the Army’s 1906th Engineer Battalion during World War II.
Mr. Miceli graduated from Drew University in 1952 and worked as a managerial analyst with Picatinny Arsenal for 30 years before retiring in 1979. He was a member of the American Legion RockDen Post 175, Rockaway Super Seniors and NARFE.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Eileen in 2010.
He is survived by two children, Dr. Robert Miceli and his wife Rosemary of Charlottesville, VA and Patricia Walker and her husband Thomas of Milford, PA; his sister Anna Ward of Rockaway; and six grandchildren, Jessica, Marcus and his wife Amber, Kasey, Winter, Jonathan and Jackson.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 9: 15a.m. from the Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway to a funeral Mass at St. Cecilia’s Church, Rockaway at 10:00am. Interment will follow at St. Cecilia’s cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, Nov. 14 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The American Heart/Stroke Assn, 1 Union St. # 301 Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Edward J. Maka
ROCKAWAY – Edward J. Maka died on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at St. Clare’s Hospital/Denville. He was 88.
Born in Denville, he was a lifelong Rockaway resident.
Mr. Maka served in the Army during WWII, and worked in construction before retiring.
He was a member of the American Legion Rockden Post 175.
He was predeceased by his daughter Barbara in 1996.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann; his daughter, Jacqueline Maka of Sayreville; and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be on Friday, Nov. 11 from 3:00-5:00 and 6:30-7:30 pm at the Rockaway Assembly of God Church, 113 E. Main St., Rockaway. A funeral service will begin immediately following visitation, at 7:30 pm on Friday. Interment will be on Saturday at the Rockaway Presbyterian cemetery at 10:30 am. Arrangements are by Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Rockaway Assembly of God Church.
William Douglas Stewart
ROCKAWAY – William Douglas Stewart died Saturday, November 5, 2011 at St. Clare’s Hospital/Denville. He was 53.
William was born on June 12, 1958 in Glen Ridge, NJ and resided in Upper Montclair for most of his life.
Bill attended Essex County College and was employed as an aircraft mechanic. He enjoyed train and hobby shows, riding his bike, going fishing and spending time with his sister and her family. A true gentleman in all respects, his kind and loving manner will be missed by all.
He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Dorothy (Meier) Stewart and Bayard Stewart of Upper Montclair. He was the loving grandson of the late George K. Meier Sr. and Meta (Muller) Meier of Upper Montclair and the nephew of the late Esther (Muller) Lindsley of Florida.
He is survived by his beloved sister, Kathleen (Stewart) Cruger and her husband Donald of Rockaway; niece, Virginia Suzanne Cruger Corvey of Rockaway; two nephews, Michael Eric Cruger of Rockaway and Daniel Patrick Cruger of Brooklyn, NY; a great-niece, Cameron; and his cousin Paul Muller of Savannah, GA..
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Inturnment will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10 at Mt. Hebron cemetery, Upper Montclair at 11:00 a.m.
Stanley F. Wyrwa
ROCKAWAY TWP. – Stanley F. Wyrwa died peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Newark, he lived in Maplewood before to moving to Rockaway Twp. in 1996.
Mr. Wyrwa served in the Army.
He worked for J. Heller & Sons in Newark as a purchasing agent for 42 years, until retiring. More recently, he worked part-time at Morris County Appliance in Rockaway.
Mr. Wyrwa was a parishioner of St. Cecilia’s Church in Rockaway, where he served as a Senior Altar Server. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #344 of Rockaway Twp.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dolores; two children: Deborah (& Larry) Fremeth and Kenneth (& Joyce) Wyrwa all of Rockaway Twp; his sister, Sr. Mary Lucia of Lodi; and five grandchildren: Jaclyn, Rachel, Kenneth Jr., Stacy and Joseph.
Funeral services will begin on Friday, Nov. 4 at 9: 15 a.m. from Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway to a funeral Mass at St. Cecilia’s Church, 70 Church St., Rockaway at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven cemetery, East Hanover. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00pm only at the funeral home.
Anna Kowalski
Anna (nee Gillack) Kowalski age 90 of Wayne died Sunday at Saint Josephs Wayne Hospital.
She was born in Grodno, Poland and came to this country at the age on one and a half settling in St. Paul, Minnesota having lived in Remsen, New York, Bayonne and North Arlington before moving to Wayne twenty six years ago.
Mrs. Kowalski came to this country on April 12, 1912 on the Titanic. She was a passenger in the steerage section of the ship with he brother, sister and mother; they were on their way to live with her father who was already in the United States. Her mother heard and felt the initial crash into the iceberg. Shortly thereafter there was water coming under the door to their cabin. Her mother put all the children in the top bunk and began praying as if this were the end. A sailor burst through the door and carried her brother and sister with her and her mother following behind to the deck of the ship. The sailor placed the three children and the mother in a lifeboat…the mother's last recollection of the sailor was him waving goodbye as the lifeboat was lowered into the sea. The four were then picked up by the Carpathia and brought to this country.
Mrs. Kowalski attended the premier of "A Night to Remember, " a movie about the sinking of the Titanic. At this dinner they served the same meal that was offered the evening the ship sank.
Mrs. Kowalski was a seamstress for many years having worked at Superior Petticoat, Bayonne and Lombardi's of Lyndhurst.
Surviving are one son Stephen Kowalski of Wayne; one sister Sonia Gralewicz of Rome, New York; six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband Stephen Joseph Kowalski(1985) and two sisters and one brother.
Funeral services will be held Thursday 1 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne. Friends may call Thursday 10 AM to 1 PM.
Cecelia T. Unger
Born in West New York, NJ on Sep. 25, 1918
Departed on Mar. 27, 2005 and resided in Allentown, NJ.
Unger, Cecelia T. (nee: Sharples) on March 27, 2005 of Allentown, NJ, formerly of Bergenfield, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Michael A. Unger, Sr. Devoted mother of Dennis T. (Donna) and Michael A. (Linda) Unger, Jr. and step mother of Michael, Susan, Kathleen and Jack Byrne. Dear sister of Adele Mottershead, Margaret Pribish, William and Robert Sharples and the late Rita Vogel and Thomas Sharples. Loving grandmother of Dennis, Jr., Kristen, Daniel, Meghan, Michael, Jr. and Matthew Unger. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ on Thursday at 10:30 AM for the Funeral Liturgy at St. John’s R.C. Church, Bergenfield, NJ at 11 AM. Interment Mt. Carmel cemetery, Tenafly, NJ. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Allentown First Aid Squad, 70 County Hwy 526, Allentown, NJ 08501.
Anthony Robert Soltis
Born in Teaneck, NJ on Apr. 26, 1948
Departed on Mar. 27, 2005 and resided in Bergenfield, NJ.
Soltis, Anthony (Bobby) on March 27, 2005 of Bergenfield, NJ. Dear brother of Susan J. (Lawrence) Leopold. Beloved uncle of Carolyn (Arthur) Harvey, Marilyn (Kevin) Mitchell, Lawrence (Kimberly) Leopold and Tracey (Christopher) Frueh and 6 great nieces and nephews. Loving Fiance of Judith Anne Lorenzen and her children Rebecca Crisafulli and Dianna Haschke-Gumb and grandfather of their 5 children. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ on Thursday at 9:30 AM for the Funeral Liturgy at St. John’s R.C. Church, Bergenfield, NJ at 10 AM. Cremation at Laurel Grove Crematory, Totowa, NJ. The family will receive friends Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Bergenfield Ambulance Corps., P.O. Box 72, Bergenfield, NJ 07621.
Adele I. Ayers
Born in Hackensack, NJ on Apr. 3, 1952
Departed on Mar. 15, 2005 and resided in Park Ridge, NJ.
Ayers, Adele I.(nee: Metropoulos) on March 15, 2005 of Park Ridge, NJ, formerly of East Rutherford and Bergenfield, NJ. Beloved mother of Jennifer L. Ayers (and her companion Stephen Ng). Cherished daughter of Jacqueline Klein Metropoulos. Dear sister of Mary Smith, Nancy Metropoulos, Laura Van Tassel and Diana Lawlor. Funeral service at Riewerts Memorial Home Inc., 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ on Saturday at 4PM. Cremation will be private. The family will receive friends on Saturday 2-4PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lupis Foundation of America, P.O. Box 631047, Baltimore, MD 21263.
Patrick Joseph Mangosing
Born in Philippines on Aug. 29, 1984
Departed on Mar. 13, 2005 and resided in Bergenfield, NJ.
Mangosing, Patrick Joseph on March 13, 2005 of Bergenfield, NJ. Graduated Bergenfield High School Class of 2004. Beloved son of Jose Patricio and Edita Lara Mangosing. Dear brother of Rachelle Domingo, Sharon Guiterrez and Valerie Mangosing. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ on Saturday at 9:00AM for the Funeral Liturgy at Church of the Ascension, New Milford, NJ at 9:30 AM. Cremation Laurel Grove Crematory, Totowa, NJ. The family will receive friends Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Blanche L. Penniman
Born in Beverly, MA on Nov. 5, 1918
Departed on Oct. 27, 2004 and resided in Bergenfield, NJ.
Penniman, Blanche L. (nee: Downing) on October 27, 2004 of Bergenfield, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Penniman, devoted mother of David, Bruce and the late Kent Penniman, dear sister of Mason and Robert Downing, loving grandmother of five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral service at Riewerts Memorial Home Inc., 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ on Sunday at 8PM. Cremation will be private. The family will receive friends on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to South Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 150 W. Church St., Bergenfield, NJ 07621.
Sharon A. Chiorazzo
Born in Teaneck, NJ on Jan. 20, 1960
Departed on Sep. 30, 2011 and resided in Galloway Twp., NJ.
CHIORAZZO, Sharon A., PhD, 51, of Galloway Twp., NJ formerly of Bergenfield passed away on September 30, 2011. She is survived by her precious daughter Nadia, sister Cathy and her parents, Joan and Joseph. A person dearly loved by her family and many devoted friends, she will always be remembered for her generous warmth, tremendous energy and enthusiasm for life. Sharon's career in academia began in 2000 when she earned her PhD in Political Science from New York University. She was a professor at Bergen Community and Hudson Community Colleges as well as her alma mater Richard Stockton College. All will meet at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield on Wednesday at 9AM for the Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, Bergenfield at 10AM. Entombment Garden of Memories Mausoleum, Twp. of Washington. Visiting Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice or Nadia's Trust Fund c/o Helen Richards, 521 Piermont Ave., Apt. 109, River Vale, NJ 07675 would be appreciated.
Patricia DiLello
Born in Bronx, NY on Apr. 11, 1951
Departed on Jun. 19, 2006 and resided in Little Ferry, NJ.
DiLello, Patricia (nee Connolly), 55, suddenly on June 19, 2006 of Little Ferry, NJ. Beloved mother of Sandra Alcivar, Tracey Montoya, Jamie Marroquin and David Brandon DiLello, dear sister of Cathy Evans, Kim Riddle, Thomas and James Connolly, devoted grandmother of Ashley, Elizabeth, David, Katrina, Jonathan and Tatiana. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ on Sat. at 9:30 AM for the Funeral Liturgy at St. Francis R.C. Church, Ridgefield Park, NJ at 10 AM. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. The family will receive friends Friday 4-8 PM.
Mary Ann Smith
Born in Hackensack, NJ on Dec. 25, 1953
Departed on Apr. 30, 2006 and resided in Santa Cruz, CA.
Smith, Mary A. (nee: Metropoulos) on April 30, 2006 Santa Cruz, CA formerly of Rutherford, NJ. Beloved wife of Kevin P. Smith. Devoted mother of Star T. Smith. Loving daughter of Jacqueline Metropoulos and the late James A. Metropoulos. Dear sister of Nancy Metropoulos, Laura Van Tassel, Diana Lawler and the late Adele Ayers. Loving grandmother of Madison Ledgerwood, also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service at Riewerts Memorial Home Inc., 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ on Thursday at 10 AM. Interment Hillside cemetery, Lyndhurst, NJ. The family will receive friends on Wednesday 7-9 PM.
Palma "Pondy" Vasilik
Born in No. Bergen, NJ on Mar. 28, 1926
Departed on May 3, 2006 and resided in Bergenfield, NJ.
Vasilik, Palma “Pondy” (nee: Nacca) on May 3, 2006 of Bergenfield, NJ. Beloved wife of John Vasilik Sr. Devoted mother of John Vasilik Jr. (Pam), Janet Gergowitz (Rich) and Pamela Zitelli (Peter). Cherished grandmother of Justin, Andrew, Liza, Sarah, Jaclyn, Diana, Thomas, Amanda and Donna. Funeral service at Riewerts Memorial Home Inc., 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ on Monday at 10:00 AM. Interment Fairview cemetery, Fairview, NJ. The family will receive friends on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Joan T. Zitelli
Born in Bronx, NY on Jul. 31, 1932
Departed on Apr. 25, 2006 and resided in Oak Ridge, NJ.
Zitelli - Joan T., (nee Gratzer), of Oak Ridge, NJ formerly of Bergenfield, NJ on April 25, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Zitelli. Cherished mother of Joseph and his wife Andrea, Anne-Marie Bottazzi and her husband Joe, Thomas and his wife Maria Victoria, Mary Beth Lapszynski and her husband John, and James and his wife Stephanie. She relished her role as grandmother to twelve adored grandchildren: Kate Zitelli, Lauren, Courtney and Joseph Timothy Bottazzi, Thomas and Joseph Zitelli, Brooke, Samantha and John Paul Lapszynski and Christian, James and Alexandra Zitelli. She was the devoted sister of Frank Gratzer, Anne Helmstetter and Eileen Gratzer. She was predeceased by her two dear sisters, Constance Gratzer and Patricia Wickers. She was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. A parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church in Bergenfield for over 40 years, Joan's love of God, family, and friends was the greatest source of joy in her life and she was a great source of joy in the lives of those who knew her. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ on Saturday at 9:30 AM for the Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, Bergenfield, NJ. at 10:00 AM. Interment St. Thomas the Apostle R.C. cemetery, Oak Ridge, NJ. The family will receive friends Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Arthritis Foundation, New Jersey Chapter, 200 Middlesex Turnpike, Iselin, NJ 08830-2000 would be deeply appreciated.
Josephine Knapp
Born in Hoboken, NJ on Jul. 12, 1919
Departed on Apr. 23, 2006 and resided in Bergenfield, NJ.
Knapp, Josephine (nee Leiser) on April 23, 2006 of Bergenfield, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Howard W., devoted mother of Mildred Euler of Bergenfield, the late Joanne McGinnity, the late Howard W. and Mother - in-law of Jean Knapp of Massillon, Ohio, dear grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 3. Funeral service at Riewerts Memorial Home Inc., 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ on Wednesday at 10AM. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. The family will receive friends on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations maybe made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 785 Springfield Ave., Summit, NJ 07901.
Joseph Robibero
Born in New York, NY on Jan. 26, 1914
Departed on Apr. 15, 2006 and resided in Dumont, NJ.
Robibero, Joseph on April 15, 2006 of Dumont, NJ. Beloved husband of the late Nancy Robibero. Devoted father of Anna Licata. Dear brother of Rose Kelts and George Robibero. Loving grandfather of Joseph and Michael Licata and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral service at Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ on Wednesday at 10: 45 AM Interment Maryrest cemetery, Mahwah, NJ. The family will receive friends Wednesday 10 - 10: 45 AM.
Kathleen V. Morris
Born in Teaneck, NJ on Sep. 23, 1947
Departed on Apr. 15, 2006 and resided in Chestnut Ridge, NY.
Morris Kathleen V. (nee: Hickey) on April 15, 2006 Chestnut Ridge, NY formerly of Bergenfield, NJ. Beloved wife of Robert H. Morris. Devoted mother of Laurie DiGennaro (husband Michael), Amy Cavadias (husband Steve), Susan Wallner (husband Joe), Marianne, Robert and Dan Morris. Cherished daughter of Therese and Paul Hickey and daughter-in-law of Connie Morris. Dear sister of Patricia Conlon, Thomas Hickey and Peter Hickey (wife Michelle). Loving grandmother of Andrea, Emily, Ava and Joseph. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ on Wednesday at 9:30 AM for the Funeral Liturgy at St. John’s R.C. Church, Bergenfield, NJ at 10 AM. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. The family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tomorrow’s Children, 30 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601.
John Sheehan
Born in Bronx, NY on Feb. 1, 1938
Departed on Apr. 8, 2006 and resided in Dumont, NJ.
Sheehan, John “Buddy” on April 8, 2006 of Dumont, NJ. Beloved husband of Mary V. Sheehan (nee: Hackett). Loving and caring father of Kathleen A. O’Leary, Maureen V. Muti (Joseph), Denise A. Gabettie (Michael) and John P.Sheehan (Theresa). Dearest son of Mary Sheehan (nee: McGilligan). Dear brother of Edward Sheehan (Barbara). Cherished grandfather of Danny, Katie, Cara, Joseph, Johnny, Jessica, Hailey and Michael. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ on Wednesday at 9:30 AM for the Funeral Liturgy at St. Therese R.C. Church, Cresskill, NJ at 10:00 AM. Interment Maryrest cemetery, Mahwah, NJ. The family will receive friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations can be made to American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer St., Hackensack, NJ 07601.
Theodore R. Vetter
Born in Bergenfield, NJ on Dec. 9, 1929
Departed on Apr. 5, 2006 and resided in Stuart, FL.
Vetter, Theodore R., 76, of Stuart, Fl. formerly of New Milford and Bergenfield, NJ entered into rest April 5, 2006. Beloved wife of Georgiana (nee Nelson), devoted father of Karin Schirmer, Thomas and Edward Vetter, dear grandfather of Christina Muhlbaier, Tanya Aschenbrand, Stephen Vetter, Jason Aschenbrand and Ashley Vetter, great grandfather of 6. He will be missed. Funeral service at Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ on Monday at 10 AM. Interment South Church cemetery, Bergenfield, NJ. The family will receive friends on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Catherine (Kay) J. McCann
Born in New York, NY on Feb. 20, 1934
Departed on Mar. 24, 2006 and resided in Dumont, NJ.
McCann, Catherine (Kay) (nee: O’Keefe) on March 24, 2006 of Dumont, NJ. Beloved wife of Thomas P. McCann. Devoted mother of Kelly A. Hill, Susan E. McCann, Catherine M. Schiraldi, Theresa M. McCann and Brian T. McCann. Dear sister of Elizabeth Meadows, Geraldine Harvey, Alice Keane, Maureen Winn, Eileen Dolan and James O’Keefe. Loving grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 2, also many nieces and nephews. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ on Tuesday at 9:30 AM for the Funeral Liturgy at St. John’s R.C. Church, Bergenfield, NJ at 10 AM. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. The family will receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 2550 US Hwy. 1, No. Brunswick, NJ 08902.
Josephine R. Osorno
Born in Englewood, NJ on May 25, 1918
Departed on Feb. 10, 2006 and resided in Cornwll, NY.
Osorno – Josephine (nee Roth), age 87, was called home to be reunited with her beloved husband, Frank, just one day shy of their wedding anniversary. She died peacefully on February 10, 2006 under the loving care of her two devoted daughters, Joanne Manning and Arlene DeSocio. She is also survived by her sons-in-law, Frank Manning and Tom DeSocio, with whom she loved to share a laugh and engage in avid discussions about the N.Y. Mets. While we cope with the idea of life without our beloved Gram, we take comfort in the joy she must feel rejoining her infant daughter, Dorothy, who left her so long ago.
Roger Lacap Bustos
Born in Philippines on Aug. 30, 1938
Departed on Feb. 7, 2006 and resided in Englewood, NJ.
Bustos, Roger Lacap on Feb. 7, 2006 of Englewood, NJ. Beloved husband of Aida Racal-Bustos, former husband of Elma Damian, devoted father of Jocelyn, Maria Criselda, Maria Desiree, Dulce Melody, Juancho Miguelito, Jose Antonio, Rogelio and Roger Racal, Jr. Dear brother of Charito, Adelida, Isabellita and Augustine. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ on Saturday at 9:30 AM for the Funeral Liturgy at St. John’s R.C. Church, Bergenfield, NJ at 10 AM. Cremation Private. The family will receive friends Thursday and Friday 6-9 PM. Donations maybe made to the American Cancer Society.
Mary Jane Anzano
Born in Hoboken, NJ on May 10, 1923
Departed on Feb. 6, 2006 and resided in Hackensack, NJ.
Anzano, Mary Jane (nee Normoyle), on February 6, 2006 of Hackensack, NJ formerly of Teaneck. Beloved wife of the late Octavius P. Anzano. Devoted mother of Margaret E. Anzano and Nicholas T. Anzano. Dear sister of Joan McGivney. Loving grandmother of Jennifer Vasilakis, Gregory Anzano and great grandmother of Theodora. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ on Thursday at 9:30 AM for the Funeral Liturgy at St. Anastasia R.C. Church, Teaneck, NJ at 10 AM. Entombment Garden of Memories Mausoleum, Twp of Washington, NJ. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
May L. Sironen
Born in New York City on Mar. 30, 1907
Departed on Jan. 29, 2006 and resided in Burlington Twp., NJ.
May L. Sironen (nee Hansen), 98, of Burlington Twp., NJ formerly of Bergenfield, NJ. She was born in New York City. She moved to the Masonic Home 5 years ago. Before retiring she was employed by The American Social Health Association, NYC. She was a member of the Bergenfield Mayor’s Council for several years, St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Tilden Chapter # 59 O.E.S both of Bergenfield. Predeceased by her husband Frank and a daughter-in-law Patricia Sironen she is survived by her children Row W. and Barbara Sironen and Robert Sironen, 4 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. There was a funeral service on Saturday, Feb 4th at Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. Bergenfield, NJ. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.
Doris J. Sargavy
Born in Guttenberg, NJ on Apr. 19, 1929
Departed on Apr. 3, 2005 and resided in Bergenfield, NJ.
Sargavy, Doris, J. (See) on April 3, 2005 of Bergenfield, NJ. Beloved wife of Richard H. Sargavy. Devoted mother of Susan Preiss (Thomas), Janice Guiry (Timothy) and Elyse McNeilly (Bruce). Loving grandmother of Dr. Sarah and Rebecca Preiss, Melissa Guiry, Robyn, Timothy and Julia McNeilly. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ on Thursday at 10:30 AM for the funeral service at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer 344 Washington Ave, Dumont, NJ at 11AM. Cremation Laurel Grove Crematory, Totowa, NJ. The family will receive friends on Wednesday 3-8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Garden of Remembrance or Englewood Hospital Chaplaincy, Engle St., Englewood, NJ.
Josephine Ann Kopec
Born in New York, NY on Nov. 3, 1915
Departed on Apr. 6, 2005 and resided in Bergenfield, NJ.
Kopec, Josephine, Ann (nee Spano) on April 6, 2005 of Bergenfield, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Francis Kopec. Devoted mother of Lea Ann D"Esposito. Dear sister of Rose Schmelz, Mary Noto and John Spano. Loving grandmother of Mark, Allison, Janine, Jamie, Jessica and Matthew. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ on Saturday at 9:30 AM for the Funeral Liturgy at St. John’s R.C. Church, Bergenfield, NJ at 10 AM. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. The family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations may be made to Bergenfield Community Center Building Fund, PO Box 5065, Bergenfield, NJ 07621.
Margaret H. Lynch
Born in Bergenfield, NJ on Jun. 30, 1922
Departed on Apr. 7, 2005 and resided in Palm Coast, FL.
Lynch, Margaret H. (nee: Cole) on April 7, 2005 Palm Coast, FL formerly of Bergenfield, NJ. Beloved wife of the late George Lynch. Devoted mother of George R. Lynch. Dear sister of John Cole. Loving grandmother of Donna Manjorin, George and Brian Lynch and great grandmother of Carli and Conor Manjorin and Emily and Alissa Lynch. Funeral service at Riewerts Memorial Home Inc., 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ on Tuesday at 10AM. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. The family will receive friends on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Kenneth C. Otto
Born in Englewood, NJ on Feb. 10, 1964
Departed on Apr. 15, 2005 and resided in Bergenfield, NJ.
Otto, Kenneth C. (Bergenfield Police Det.) on April 15, 2005 of Bergenfield, NJ. Beloved husband of Michelle M. (nee Feravolo), devoted father of Anthony M., loving son of Lois Otto, dear brother of Keith (Danielle) Otto and Kurt (Nicole) Otto, also survived by nieces and nephews. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ on Tuesday at 9 AM for the Funeral Liturgy at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church, Tenafly, NJ at 9:30 AM. Interment to follow. The family will receive friends Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Anthony M. Otto Trust Fund c/o PO Box 282, Alpine, NJ 07620
