Huge Marriages Search Engine!
RUDNICKA - Helena, died Aug. 17, 1999, in Point Pleasant Hospital, at age 84, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Helena (Rabcewicz) Rudnicka graduated from the Polish School of Midwives. She was a registered nurse in Brzesc Nad Bugem, mobilized by the Polish Army, where she worked in a field hospital. She came to the United States in 1948 and worked 25 years at Ellis and St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady, N.Y. She was a member of the Polish Army Veteran's Association, the Polish National Alliance, Polish Cultural Foundation, Polish Children's Heartline, Jersey Shore Polish American Association. In 1993, Helena was awarded the Military Decoration of the Battle Cross of the Polish Armed Forces in the West. She is the only female recipient of this award as a registered nurse, serving in France and England during World War II. Helena also received the Polish Defense of War Medal in September, 1939, the Silver Cross of Merit, Silver Treasury Medal and Haller's Swords. Helena's personal accomplishments also include her talented artwork and gardening, but her greatest attribute was her kindness and compassion. Helena is preceded in death by her daughter, Christine (1956-1981). Helena is survived by her beloved husband, Richard, whom she married in August, 1940, in London, England, her loving children, son, Edward, three daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Kenneth Crabb of Tarpon Springs, Fla., Jadwiga and Roger Siara of Florham Park, N.J., Marie and Robert and Castiglia of Albany, N.Y., six grandchildren, David R. Capan of Pittsburgh, Pa., Richard M. Capan of Belleville, Ill., Steven F. Capan of Randolph, N.J., Stephen and Krystyna Siara of Florham Park, N.J., and Christina Castiglia of Albany, N.Y. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Heather, David III, Zachary and Emily Capan. Visitation hours will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, 1999, at VAN HISE & CALLAGAN LEBER FUNERAL HOME, 812 Arnold Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. 08742. A Solemn Mass will be held Saturday, Aug. 20, 1999, at 8 a.m. at St. Peter's Church, 406 Norman Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. Interment
will be held at St. Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pa., at 1 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
STEVENSON - John J., of Bloomfield, formerly of Montclair, on August 16, 1999, husband of Eleanor, father of Peter, Laurie Stevenson Schragen, Jeanne Stevenson and Donna Stevenson Knight, also survived by a brother Frank and eight grandchildren. Funeral from The HUGH M. MORIARTY FUNERAL HOME, 76 Park St., Montclair, on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. then to Immaculate Conception Church, Montclair, where at 10:30 a.m. a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. Interment
Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Visiting hours 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Immaculate Conception Building Fund at 30 North Fullerton Ave., Montclair, N.J. 07042, or the Alzheimer's Association, 299 Cherry Hill Rd., Parsippany, N.J. 07054.
RALPH - Anne E., of Roselle, N.J., on Friday, Aug. 20, 1999, beloved daughter of Ann M. (Kelly) Ralph, loving granddaughter of Elizabeth de Boer, dear niece of Patricia Kelly, Margaret Williams and her husband, Guy. Private memorial services were held under the directions of The WERSON FUNERAL HOME, 635 N. Wood Ave., Linden. Memorials contributions may be made to Central Jersey Veterinary Emergency Services, 643 Lincoln Highway, Iselin, N.J. 08830, in her memory would be appreciated.
RICCI - James J. Jr., of Iselin, on Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999, devoted husband of 50 years of the former Mary Jaskowski, beloved fa- ther of Edward W. Zebrowski, loving brother of Catherine Clemintone, Lucy Gonnella, Louise Piano, Christina Frieri, Carol Ann Bramick and the late Felix Ricci. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, at 9:15 a.m. at The GOSSELIN FUNERAL HOME, 660 New Dover Rd., Edison, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Cecelia's R.C. Church, Iselin. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 only and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
RINALDI - Russ, of Paramus, formerly of Jersey City, on Aug. 21, 1999, beloved husband of Kathie (nee Savage), devoted father of Shannon Rinaldi, Rocco Rinaldi, Kaitlin Rinaldi, all of Paramus, and Michael Morreale of Clifton, dear brother of Vincent Rinaldi of Montville. Funeral services at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday from VANDER PLAAT MEMORIAL HOME, S-113 Farview Avenue, Paramus, and 11 a.m. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Visitation R.C. Church. Private cremation. Family will receive their friends Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Spinal Cord Project, attention Dr. Wise Young, Rutgers University, 604 Allison Road, Piscataway, N.J. 08854.
SANTAMASSINNO - On Friday, Aug. 20, 1999, Rose M., of Harrison, beloved sister of Mrs. Mary Hopko of Mount Olive, Mrs. Florence Albanese of Santa Monica, Calif., and the late Rocco, Sunny and Phil, cherished aunt of 13 nieces and nephews. Funeral from The EDWARD T. REID HOME FOR FUNERALS, 585 Belgrove Dr., Kearny, on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony's Church, East Newark, at 10:30 a.m. Visiting Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment
Holy Cross Cemetery.
SCHULTZ - Frederick F., of North Arlington, on Aug. 22, 1999, beloved fiance of Eileen Lawrence, cherished brother of Helen Sudol of Colonia and brother-in-law of Anthony Sudol, loving son of the late Frank and Helen (nee Przebieglec) Schultz. Funeral from The PAROW FUNERAL HOME, 185 Ridge Rd., North Arlington, on Thursday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m., thence to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church for the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. The family will receive friends on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
SERNIAK - Margaret, on Aug. 23, 1999, of Clarks Summit, Pa., beloved wife of the late Phillip Iuzzolino (1945) and Peter Serniak (1979), cherished mother of Sonia Wysochanski, sister of Howard and Wallace Markovitch, Eva Kidwell, Kathryn Atkinson, Olga Juchnewich and Pauline Valvo, grandmother of two and great-grandmother of one, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at The GRAY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 12 Springfield Ave., Cranford, with a parastas service at 8 p.m. A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth.
SHERMAN - Anthony Jr., of Newark, dear grandfather of Lachelle Farmer of Wilmington, N.C., Alim Starks and Harris Parres Roswell of Plainfield, four great-grandchildren, dear uncle of Brenda Wall and Jennifer Robert, both of Raleigh, N.C. Services will be held Thursday 10 a.m. at The HICKS FUNERAL HOME, 655 Court St., Elizabeth. The wake Wednesday 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
ACEY - Early Monday morning our earthly angel was called home to return to her place of honor in the Kingdom of our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ. Essie, of Newark, leaves behind to forever cherish her loving memory her devoted husband, Thomas Acey, four children, Marie Smith, Robert Williams, Sharon and Wanda Perry, son-in- law, William Smith, four stepchildren, Michelle Hall, Andrea, Eugenia and Rhonda Acey, four grandchildren, Kisha Perry, Harrun Majeed, Sagirah Anthony, Bilena Fields and Kimberly Majeed, 12 step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, Cristofer Connor and Khalil Majeed, five brothers, Nathaniel, Billy, Bobby, Joe-Nathan and Anthony Fields, sisters-in-law, Shirley, Faretha, Gloria, Rose-Mary and Barbara Fields, Anna Acey Robertson, Eleanor Acey, brother-in-law, David Acey, father-in- law, Tom Acey, her God family, Jule A.C. Holland and Shakir Holland Sr. and Jr., her spiritual mother, Hazel Phinisee, as well as a host of several other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services Saturday 10 a.m. at First Zion Hill Baptist Church, 1-15 Leslie Street, Newark. Interment
Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside. Visitation Friday 7-9 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by COTTON FUNERAL SERVICE.
