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Vincent J. Vetusi, 66
Vincent J. Vetusi, 66, of Scotch Plains, died on Monday, September 15, 1997 at JFK Medical Center in Edison.
Born in Sunnyside, New York, Mr. Vetusi had lived in Union before moving to Scotch Plains 24 years ago.
He had worked as a Facilities Manager for Sealand Services in Elizabeth for many years before retiring four years ago.
Mr. Vetusi earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from City College of New York.
He was a member of the Association for Facilities Engineering.
Surviving are his wife, Blanche Vetusi; three daughters, Lorette Vetusi-Plotkin of Pasadena, California, Janice Van Brunt of Fanwood and Patrice Gulliford of Piscataway, and six grandsons.
Funeral services were held yesterday, Wednesday, September 17, at the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue, West, in Fanwood. Cremation was private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 2550 U.S. Highway No. 1, North Brunswick, 08902-4301.
Helen McBride, 98
Helen McBride, 98, of Westfield, died on Saturday, June 28, 1997 in the Westfield home of her daughter, Claire Hendrickson.
Born in Elizabeth, Mrs. McBride had lived in Cranford before moving to Westfield seven years ago.
She had been a demonstrator with Remington-Rand Corporation in Newark and New York for 45 years before retiring in 1973.
Mrs. McBride was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church in Cranford.
Besides her daughter, she is survived by three grandchildren.
A memorial Liturgy was offered on Thursday, September 11, in the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Bannworth Funeral Home in Elizabeth.
May Helen Palmer, 63
May Helen Runyan Palmer, 63, of Edison, died on Sunday, September 7, 1997 at Birchwood Convalescent Center in Edison.
Born in Plainfield, she had lived in North Plainfield before moving to Edison 15 years ago.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Patty Palmer, who died in 1971.
Surviving are two sons, Ken Palmer of Manchester, Pennsylvania, and Rick Palmer of Westfield; three daughters, Jan Stauch of York, Pennsylvania, Debi Meyer of North Plainfield and Chris Nolan of Port Murray; a brother, Ralph Runyan of Middlesex; four grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 11, at the Higgins Home for Funerals in North Plainfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to Birchwood Convalescent Center, Recreation Facility, 1350 Inman Avenue, Edison, 08820.
Marion E. Collord, 94, Former
Federal Employee for 40 Years
Marion E. Collord, 94, of Westfield, died on Wednesday, September 10, 1997 at home.
Born and raised in Manhattan, she had lived on Staten Island for 11 years before moving to Westfield in 1981.
Miss Collard had worked for the Department of Customs at the Customs House in Manhattan for 40 years, retiring in 1965 as a Grade 5 federal employee.
She was predeceased by her brother, Edward Collard, in 1984, and two sisters, Catherine Dunne in 1980 and Ruth Becker in 1993.
She was a communicant of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Westfield.
Surviving are a niece, Sandra Spina, with whom she lived, and several other nieces and a nephew.
A Funeral Liturgy was held on Saturday, September 13, at St. Helen’s Church. Interment took place in Calvary Cemetery in Queens.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Center for Hope Hospice, 176 Hussa Street, Linden, 07036.
Funeral arrangements were handled by the Dooley Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue in Cranford.
Mary S. Sylvestro, 83
Mary Stripto Sylvestro, 83, of South Plainfield, died on Tuesday, September 9, 1997 at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield.
Born in Plainfield, Mrs. Sylvestro had lived in South Plainfield for 43 years.
She had been a seamstress at Middlesex Dress Company in Middlesex, retiring in 1980.
Mrs. Sylvestro was a member of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in South Plainfield and of the South Plainfield Senior Citizens.
Her husband, Nicholas Sylvestro, died in 1968.
Surviving are a son, Carmen N. Sylvestro of Bayville; a daughter, Corrine Mueller of South Plainfield; four sisters, Sophie Desiato and Philomena Craffo, both of Scotch Plains, Palma Nigro and Carrie Donelan, both of Plainfield; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass was offered on Friday, September 12, at the Sacred Heart Church.
Arrangements were handled by the Higgins Home for Funerals in Plainfield.
Robert Butler, 75, Veteran;
Was Former Chief Engineer
Robert F. Butler 75, of Scotch Plains, died on Thursday, September 11, 1997 in Overlook Hospital in Summit.
Born in Middleboro, Massachusetts, Mr. Butler had lived in Brooklyn before moving to Scotch Plains.
Mr. Butler had been a Chief Engineer for four years with the United States Lines in New York, before retiring in 1985. Previously, he had worked for 40 years with the Moore McCormack Lines in New York.
Mr. Butler served with the United States Merchant Marines during World War II.
He was a Lieutenant in the Naval Officer Reserve Association and a member of the Dennis Roland Merchant Marine Veterans in Newark, the Plainfield West Nine Golf Club and the Marine Engineers Benevolent Association.
Surviving are his wife, Jeanne M. Butler; three daughters, Sherry Beck, Dale Hampton and Bobbi Jean Wilson; two sisters, Barbara Spottswood and Natalie Barrett; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass was offered on Monday, September 15, in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Plains.
Arrangements were handled by the Dooley Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue, West, in Cranford.
Victor De Jesso, 72, Owned
Township Stationery Store
Victor De Jesso, 72, of Cresco, Pennsylvania, formerly of Scotch Plains, died on Thursday, September 11, 1997 at home.
Born in Newark, Mr. De Jesso had lived in East Orange before moving to Scotch Plains in 1952. He moved to Cresco in 1985.
He had been the owner of Paradise Treat in Cresco from 1987 until this year. From 1976 to 1983, he had owned and operated the Wallis Stationery Store in Scotch Plains.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Mary Couto De Jesso; two sons, Gregory De Jesso of Phillipsburg and Victor De Jesso of North Plainfield; two daughters, Joyce M. Gardner and Marlene M. Bauman, both of Scotch Plains; two brothers, Dominick De Jesso of Bloomfield and Peter De Jesso of South Amboy; a sister, Frances Twibill of Springfield, and 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Monday, September 15, at the Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Plains, followed by a Mass at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Plains.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Central Regional Chapter, 15 Roszel Road, Princeton, 98540.
