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Gilroy, Joseph B., age 83, a contract officer for New York University, NYC, NY, died Friday, February 23, 2007 at Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, Florida. Mr. Gilroy served in the US Marine Corps during WW II. Mr. Gilroy lived in West Milford, NJ and wintered in Sunrise, FL. He is survived by his wife Doris Lee (Zuccaro). He was the son of Joseph and Gilda Gilroy. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Friday (3/2) from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday, March 3, 2007 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hewitt. Interment will be in the St Joseph's cemetery in West Milford.
DeFreese, Floyd A., 72, a lifelong resident of Ringwood, on Sunday, November 25, 2007. He is survived by a sister, Beatrice Mann and a niece, Trish Milligan. Mr. DeFreese was born in Ringwood the son of the late Harry and Florence DeFreese. Funeral services Wednesday (11/28), 1:00 PM at the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford. Final disposition private. Friends may call Wednesday (11/28) from 11AM-1PM.
Daniels, Kathleen J. (Hontz), 52, of Hewitt formerly of Butler on Tuesday, July 10, 2007. Mrs. Daniels was a self-employed animal activist. She is survived by a son, Timothy J.C. Daniels, a brother, Clark Hontz, her stepmother, Caroline Thomas and three stepbrothers, Jeff, Alan and John Thomas. Her husband, Robert, predeceased her. She was the daughter of the late Clark and Florence (McCullum) Hontz. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Thursday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services and final disposition are private. Donations to the West Milford Animal Shelter, PO Box 72, West Milford, NJ 07480 would be appreciated.
Coiro, Angelo A., 58, a management consultant for A. J. Clark, New York, died Thursday, October 11, 2007 at his home in Kinnelon. Mr Coiro was a member of the Smoke Rise Players and a Band member of "The Indenials". Mr. Coiro was a 20 year resident of Kinnelon and was previously from North Arlington. He is survived by his wife, Bertha (Silva); two daughters, Karen Young and Rachel Coiro; a sister, Katherine Khan and a granddaughter, Ella Young. He was born in New York City the son of Angelo and Rose (Caridi) Coiro. Funeral Liturgy Monday, October 15, 10:30 AM at Our Lady Magnificat Roman Catholic Church, Kinnelon. Interment in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale on Saturday 6-9 PM and Sunday 1-4 and 7-9 PM.
Ciaburri, Andrew, age 83, a retired test deskman for N.J. Bell Telephone, Paterson, where he worked for 37 years, died Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at Chilton Hospital in Pequannock, New Jersey. He was the son of Michael and Esther (D'Amato) Ciaburri. He served in the Navy during World War II having attained the rank of Baker Second Class (T)SV6. Mr. Ciaburri was a member of the Christ Church, Pompton Lakes, McCully Chapter of the Telephone Pioneers of America, VFW 8096, Butler. Mr. Ciaburri was a Wayne, NJ resident for 53 years. He is survived by his wife Wilma (Mues), a son, Thomas and wife Debra of Wanaque, NJ two daughters, Andrea Lentz and husband Rev. Benjamin of Litchfield, PA and Michele Hughes and husband Thomas of Hewitt, NJ; a brother, Arthur Ciaburri of Haddonfiled, NJ; grandchildren, Andrew, Daniel, Matthew and Theodore; great grandchild, Bobby. He was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Ciaburri and a granddaughter, Hannah Lentz. Memorial services Monday, January 29, 2007 at 10:00 AM at Christ Episcopal Church, Pompton Lakes. Fr. John Rollins of Christ Episcopal Church will be officiating. Inurnment Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. Arrangements by the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale.
Cicero, Donald R. 78, a 30 year resident of Fort Lee on Friday, September 28, 2007 at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown. A retired college professor for 13 years, he had been employed by Jersey City State for 40 years. Mr. Cicero was a past President of the National Teachers Association. Surviving are two sons, Jeffery of Spotswood, NJ and Douglas of Kinnelon; one daughter, Janet Cicero of Berkeley Heights, NJ; one brother, Carmen of NYC; one sister, Lorraine Morritz of Wellfleet, MA and four grandchildren. Predeceased by a brother, Joseph. Funeral service on Monday, October 1, 2007 at 8:30 PM at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Visitation on Monday from 2-4 & 7-8:30 PM. Disposition is private.
Cella, Charles T., 83, of West Milford on Tuesday, August 28, 2007. He was owner/president of Shaver Appliance Service, Fairlawn. Mr. Cella was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hewitt, West Milford Rotary and West Milford Democratic Club. He is survived by his wife, Felicidad "Fely" M. (Cajigas), two sons, Roy Cella of Portsmouth, VA and Thomas Cella of Clinton, NJ, two daughters, Laura Katona of West Milford, NJ and Carol Alessio of FL, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was predeceased by his first wife, Edna Kausch Cella (1980). Born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Joseph and Molly (Gardullo) Cella. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral liturgy Friday, 10:30 AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hewitt. Interment Holy Cross cemetery, North Arlington.
Bush, Edward E. 23 of Warwick, NY, formerly of West Milford, NJ on Friday, October 12, 2007. Mr. Bush was a partner with his father and a chrome plating specialist at G & H Metal Finishers, Paterson, NJ. Surviving are two sons, Christian C. and Jeremiah E. Bush; his fiancé, Stacey Robinson; his parents, Elmer E. and step-mother, Edna H. Bush of West Milford; paternal grandparents, Elmer Jr. & Mary C. (Verga) Bush of Wyckoff, NJ and an aunt, Karen Bush of Wayne, NJ. Predeceased by his mother, Nancy L. (Leamey) Bush (1990) and his uncle, Richard D. Bush (2006). Funeral liturgy Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hewitt. Interment Christ the King cemetery, Franklin Lakes. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ on Wednesday October 17, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to the Memorial Fund for Eddie Bush, c/o North Fork Bank, 1926 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ 07480 would be appreciated.
Brown, Annie L.. age 89, a retired registered nurse for Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pequannock, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007 in Naples, Fl. A graduate of Martland Medical Center Nursing School, Newark and NYU, she was a member of Pompton Lakes Golden Agers, a teacher at Passaic Co. Vo Tech and Passaic Community College. Miss Brown lived in Pompton Lakes, NJ for 46 years and was previously from Kearny. She was the daughter of the late Alexander and Jane (Robertson) Brown. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 4, 2007 at 10 AM at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Burial Arlington cemetery, Kearny. Visiting Sunday 2-4 & 7-9PM.
Broschart, Hazel Ellen, (Gaff) age 89, died Monday, March 19, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Wayne, NJ. She was a member of the Riverdale Seniors. Mrs. Broschart lived in Riverdale, NJ for 21 years and was previously from Haledon. She was the daughter of John and Grace (Pick) Gaff. She is survived by her daughter Patricia Lyttle of Riverdale, a step-son Jay Broschart, step-daughter Carol Venezia, a brother Frank Gaff of Paterson, NJ, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband William Broschart and her first husband, Daniel C. White, a son George L. White, sisters Grace Gropp, Ruth Robinson and her brother Joseph Gaff. Visitation will be held at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark PomptonTurnpike, Riverdale on Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Disposition private.
Becker, Thomas L., age 57, died on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at his residence in Bloomingdale. He was a life long resident of Bloomingdale. Before retirement, his was a self employed excavating contractor. Mr. Becker was a volunteer fireman for the Bloomingdale Fire Department and was an Exempt Fireman. He is survived by his mother, Esther Becker of Bloomingdale; two brothers, James of Kinnelon and David of Bloomingdale; one sister, Martha of Stroudsburg, PA; one nephew, John of Butler; two neices, Jennifer of Maryland and Christine of Stroudsburg, PA. He is also survived by his dog, Harley. Funeral services on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 1 PM from the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale with the Rev. Mark Grawehr officiating. Friends may call on Friday (2/16) from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 PM. Interment at Mt. Rest cemetery, Butler.
Beck, Charles F., 54, a software analyst for Munics Information Systems, Cedar Knolls, on Thursday, October 4, 2007. Mr. Beck lived in West Milford for 23 years and was previously from Parlin, NJ. He is survived by his wife Patricia A. (Clark) Beck, a son, Robert J. and two daughters, Melissa A. and Caitlin M. Beck. He was born in Belgium to the late Robert and Lucienne (Van Raemdonck) Beck. Funeral Liturgy will be held Monday, 10:30 AM at St. Joseph's Church, West Milford. Friends meet directly at church. Final disposition private. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Amarante, Helen M. (Knyfd), age 74, died Thursday, May 24, 2007 at Health Center at Bloomingdale, NJ. Mrs. Amarante lived in Bloomingdale for 5 years and was previously from Ridgewood. She is survived by a son, Charles A. Amarante of Paterson, NJ, a daughter, Margaret C. Russo of West Milford, NJ and three grandsons, Joseph, Matthew and Jonathan. She was predeceased by her husband Andrew. Mrs. Amarante was born in Englewood, NJ the daughter of the late Garrett and Ruth Mary (Markhouse) Knyfd. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford on Sunday (5/27) from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 8:30 PM at the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford. Final disposition is private.
Allen, Ruth A. (McClintock), 87, of West Milford, NJ formerly of Elizabeth, PA and Flat Rock, MI died Thursday, August 16, 2007 at the Milford Manor Nursing Home, West Milford, NJ. Born August 31, 1919 in Forward Twp., PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel F. and Charlotte (Hofmeister) McClintock and wife of the late Paul Allen. Former active member of the Flat Rock Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter Louise Zielinski of West Milford, NJ, a son, Harry Allen of San Antonio, TX, a brother, Samuel McClintock of Atlanta, GA. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Friends received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 Second Street, Elizabeth, PA 15037 on Monday from 10 AM until the time of service 11 AM in the funeral home chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flat Rock Methodist Church, Evergreen Street, Flat Rock, MI 48134.
Ackerman, Donald, Jr. age 47, a sanitation worker for Bloomingdale Borough, Bloomingdale, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at his home in Bloomingdale, NJ. Mr. Ackerman was a 20-year resident previously from Butler. He is survived by his wife Jane (Weatherwalks) and a sister Patricia Lacroix of Easton, PA. He was the son of Donald Ackerman, Sr. and Pearl (Donohue) Ackerman. Friends may call Friday 11AM-2PM at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 16, 2007 at 2:00 PM at the Richards Funeral Home 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Interment Mount Rest cemetery, Butler.
Willmott, Frederick W., 89, a retired bank officer for Manufactures Hanover Bank, NYC, on Wednesday, December 19, 2007. Born in Weehawken to the late William and Barbara (Lachenauer) he lived in Union City before moving to West Milford 33 years ago. Mr. Willmott was a World War II Army veteran, attaining the rank of T-5 and a member of the West Milford American Legion. He is survived by his wife Dorothy (Donald), a daughter-in-law, Karen Willmott, a sister, Barbara Barrett, a granddaughter, Denise Masanko and two great grandchildren, Alexei and Zander Masanko. He was predeceased by a son Fred, a grandson Richard Willmott and a great grandson Dominick Masanko. Funeral services Monday, 11 AM at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Interment Cedar Heights cemetery. Friends may call Monday 10-11AM.
Wilkie, Margot E. (Brown) 83, a homemaker, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock, New Jersey. Ms. Wilkie lived in Bloomingdale, New Jersey for 7 years and was previously from Butler. She is survived by her two sons, John Rusnak of Florida and Daniel Rusnak of Virginia; two daughters, Diana Osterhoudt of Bloomingdale, NJ and Margot Oyster of Florida. She was pre-deceased by a son Terrance Rusnak (2000). She was the daughter of Asa and Amanda (Mayer) Brown. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale on Monday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Richards Funeral Home, Riverdale. Interment Brown cemetery, Butler.
Whittaker, Isabel, 87, a homemaker, died Sunday, February 18, 2007 at Chilton Hospital in Pequannock, NJ. Mrs. Whittaker lived in Haskell for 8 years and was previously from Butler. She is survived by her long time friend, Russell Banta. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Whittaker. Visitation will be held at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale on Friday from 2-4 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 11:00 AM. Interment Ponds cemetery, Oakland.
Wedemeier, Elizabeth J. (Jelden), 69, of Pompton Lakes, died Thursday, August 2, 2007 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. Mrs. Wedemeier lived in Pompton Lakes, NJ for 20 years and was previously from Vernon. She was the daughter of Ernest and Susan Jelden. Beloved wife of Frederick Sr. also surviving are her sons, Eric and Frederick Jr., a sister, Margaret Buys, and four grandchildren. Funeral services Monday, August 6, 2007 at 10:00 AM at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Interment George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Velebir, Craig R., age 23, a construction worker, died Thursday, February 8, 2007. He was a 2001 graduate of West Milford High School. Mr. Velebir was a lifelong resident of West Milford. He is survived by his father, Robert Velebir of West Milford; his mother, Candace (Halma) Link and stepfather John Link of Hewitt; a brother, Steven Velebir of Lincoln Park, NJ; paternal grandfather, Stephen Velebir of Wayne, NJ; maternal grandmother Anne Halma of Wyckoff, NJ; a nephew "Stevie" Velebir; also survived by several aunts and uncles. He was the son of Robert Velebir and Candace (Halma) Link. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Sunday (2/11) from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 12, 2007 at 10:00 AM at the Richards Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. Janet Macgregor-Williams of West Milford Presbyterian Church will be officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Heights cemetery in West Milford.
Vanker, Helen R. (Wright), age 52, a retail clerk for B. J.'s Wholesale Club, Riverdale, died Thursday, March 15, 2007 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Wanaque, NJ. Mrs. Vanker lived in West Milford for 28 years and was previously from Butler. She is survived by her husband Paul, two daughters Heather Vanker of Parsippany, NJ and Nicole Vanker of West Milford, NJ and a grandson Alexander. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Ruth (Rabbit) Wright. Funeral services will be held Monday (March 19) 10 AM at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Rev. Richard Harris will be officiating. Private cremation to follow. Visiting Sunday (March 18) 2-4 & 7-9PM.
Thompson, Lena J. (Jacobia) "Midge", age 79, died Friday, February 23, 2007 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Wanaque. She was the daughter of Mable (Vreeland) and Henry Jacobia, she resided there before moving to Hewitt seven years ago. She was retired from the former N.J. Bell Telephone in Riverdale where she worked as a telephone operator. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her son, Roland Thompson Jr. of Queensbury, NY; two daughters, Karen Saxon of Paterson and Cheryl Woch of Hewitt; one sister, Emma Jane Malmstone of Ringwood and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Thompson in 1990. Funeral services will be Tuesday 11 AM at Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Interment in Midvale cemetery. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Stugard, Genevieve (Sprunkel), 93, of Hewitt passed away Friday October 19, 2007. Mother of Walter and Robert Stugard. Grandmother of twelve, Great-Grandmother of three. Predeceased by her husband William, a daughter Marie Mosier, and a son William Stugard. Mrs. Stugard was a member of the West Milford Presbyterian Church and the Upper Greenwood Lake Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. Funeral services Wednesday 11 A.M. at Richards Funeral Home 1440 Union Valley Road. West Milford. Interment Mt. Hope cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.
Storms, Bernard "Ben" "Uncle Ben", age 86, of Haskell, died suddenly after a series of health problems, on Friday, September 14, 2007, in Warsaw, NY, with loving family at his side. Ben was the last surviving member of his original generation of Stormses. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Phyllis; eldest daughter and caregiver, Saundra "Sandi" (James d. 2003) Putnam; two sons, Stephen (Lee) of Warsaw, NY, and Jeffrey (Michele) of Caldwell, ID; and youngest daughter, Stacy (Christopher) Dorland of Rochester, NY. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, three sisters-in-law (Olga, Gertrude, and June [Hudson]), numerous nieces and nephews, and other relations and friends. Ben was born in Wanaque Borough, and lived there most of his life in the Midvale and Haskell sections. In later years, he lived in Bloomingdale and then West Milford. His last 5 years were spent with his children and their families in western New York. Ben was a veteran of WWII, flying 29 missions over the English Channel as a waist gunner in the Army Air Corps. He loved to reminisce and tell his war tales. After the war, Ben worked nights for several years at E.I. DuPont in Kearney. For the next almost 50 years, his days were spent working with family in his eldest brother Morgan’s business. Loyal customers of Wanaque Supply will remember "Uncle Ben" and his pipe from the hardware department. In his earlier years, Ben loved helping others any way he could. He also was a young marble champion, star baseball pitcher, pool hall aficionado, card shark, and amateur gardener. In his later years, Ben enjoyed being the undisputed Domino Champion of the family. In the end, "his heart could not handle all his heart could hold." Funeral service 11AM Thursday at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Interment at Warwick cemetery in Warwick, NY. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Smith, Ethel E., 79, a retired crossing guard for the Boro of Pompton lakes, died Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at St. Josephs Hospice in Wayne. Miss Smith was a lifetime resident of Pompton Lakes. She is survived by a brother, William Smith, of Wanaque, a sister, Lois Duffy of Pompton Lakes. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Lutie (Van Luvender) Smith. Funeral services10:00 A.M Saturday, September 8, 2007 at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Interment Laurel Grove Memorial Park in Totowa. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.
Slodzinski, Anthony, age 94, a retired supervisor for Curtis Wright, Woodridge, died Friday, March 16, 2007 at Heritage Assisted Living in Hammonton, NJ. Mr. Slodzinski was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hewitt. He lived in Hammonton, NJ for four years and was previously from West Milford. He is survived by a son Raymond Sloginski of Hammonton, NJ, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth (Klein) ( 2005) and two sons Gerald and Robert. Mr. Slodzinski was the son of Fabian and Josephine (Milarska) Slodzinski. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Tuesday (3/20) from 10AM-11: 45 AM. Funeral Liturgy will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 12:00 noon at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hewitt. Rev. Fr. Fred Walters of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church will be officiating. Burial will be in the Laurel Grove cemetery in Totowa.
Romer, James "Jim" Sr., age 65, of West Milford, NJ passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2007. He was the son of Kathleen (McCullough) and the late Joseph Romer. He resided in Ridgefield Park, NJ and Upper Saddle River, NJ before settling in West Milford, NJ 47 years ago. Mr. Romer was employed by Supermarket Generals Corporation "Pathmark" and was proud to be one of its first employees before staring his own business James Romer Contractor, Inc. which focused on supermarket renovations and construction. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine (Cramer) Romer for 37 years; father of James and his wife Judy, Mary Ellen and her husband William, John and his wife Karen and grandfather of Jennifer, Gregory, Michelle, Brianna and Allyson; brother of Jean Sheilds, Kathleen Graf, Sharon McGraw, Daniel Romer; predeceased by Patricia Romer; many nieces and nephews; two aunts, Agnes Rodda, Aunt Elizabeth Hock; one uncle Thomas McCullough. Friends may call on Saturday 7- 9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ. Funeral Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hewitt at 10:30 AM. Interment at Warwick cemetery Warwick, NY. In Lieu of flowers donations to West Milford P.B.A., PO Box 125, West Milford, NJ 07480 would be appreciated.
Robak, Irene R. (Pilitowski) age 92, of Wayne, formerly a 40 year resident of Pompton Lakes died Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Chilton Hospital in Pequannock. Born in Bayonne, she was the daughter of Paul and Stella Pilitowski. Beloved wife of the late Theodore (1999). Surviving is her son Robert Robak of Burbank, CA, her daughter, Joyce of Pompton Plains, three grandchildren, James, Kristine, Richard, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services Friday, June 22, 2007 at 12:00 PM at Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Interment Mount Rest cemetery, Butler. Friends may call Friday 10 AM-12 Noon.
