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Griffiths, Irene 84, a homemaker, died Sunday, September 23, 2007 at Newton Memorial Hospital in Newton, New Jersey. Born in Yonkers, New York, Mrs. Griffiths lived in Newton after living in Vernon for 20 years and previously lived in Pompton Lakes for 30 years. She is survived by her son, Charles of Fredon, NJ; a daughter, Genia Middleton of Mattapoisett, MA; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leighton (1993), a son Leighton Jr. (1969). Funeral services 12:00 Noon Thursday, September 27, 2007 at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Interment
Pompton Reformed Church Cemetery, Pompton Lakes. Friends may call Thursday 10AM to 12 Noon.
Goode, Henry A. Jr., age 91, a retired (1973) battalion chief for NYC Fire Dept, where he worked for 35 years, died Wednesday, February 14, 2007 in West Milford, NJ. Mr. Goode had been a member of the Park Ridge, NJ Elks, Vero Beach, FL Elks, Uniform Fireman's Association and was a Fordham University graduate. Mr. Goode lived in West Milford, NJ since 2006 and was previously from Vero Beach, FL and River Vale, NJ. He is survived by a son, James W. Goode of Hewitt, NJ; a stepson, Ralph DeGroat of NJ; 3 stepdaughters, Donna Wehrberger of River Vale, NJ, Debra Younghans of Florida, NY and Terri Apgar of Fairlawn, NJ; 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wives Anya (Ahonen) (1967) and Theresa (Dalo) (2005). Mr. Goode was the son of Henry A., Sr. and Hannah (O'Connor) Goode. He served in the Army during World War II (1942-46) having attained the rank of Captain. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ on Monday (2/19) from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Liturgy will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hewitt, NJ. The Rev. Fr. Fred Walters of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church will be officiating. Burial
to follow in the George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, NJ.
Goebel, John Paul Jr., 48, a production manager for United Rockland Stairs, Tallman, NY where he worked for 4 years, died Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at his home in West Milford, NJ. Mr. Goebel was a soccer coach for West Milford P.A.L. He lived in West Milford for 21 years and was previously from Mahwah & Ramsey. He is survived by his wife Lena (Nordstrom), his father, John Paul Goebel, Sr., a son Niklas L. Goebel, a daughter Andrea B. Goebel all of West Milford, a brother Nick Goebel of Myrtle Beach, SC and a sister Tara Murphy of Calabash, NC. He was predeceased by his mother, Patricia Kenny and a sister Suzette Caggiano. He was born in Ridgewood, NJ. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Thursday (6/21/) from 7-9 PM. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday, June 22, 2007, 11:00 AM at Cedar Heights Cemetery, Ridge Road, West Milford. Friends please meet directly at the cemetery.
Gilone, David, age 85, a retired weighmaster for Sam Braen, North Haledon where he worked for 35 years, died Thursday, March 29, 2007 at Wayne View Care Center, Wayne, NJ. Mr. Gilone was a member of Riverdale & Butler Seniors and Riverdale/Butler VFW Post. He lived in Riverdale for 60 years and was previously from North Haledon. Surviving are two sons David P. Gilone, Jr. of Tampa, FL and Danny Gilone of Franklin, NJ, a daughter Donna McGovern of North Haledon, NJ, two sisters Frieda Wolfe of Culvers Lake, NJ and Gloria Walker of North Haledon, NJ, 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Theresa (1992). He was the son of the late Henry and Celesta (Bilotti) Gilone. He served in the Army during World War II having attained the rank of PFC enlisted on September 22, 1942 at Newark, NJ discharged on November 2, 1945 at Ft Dix, NJ. Visiting will be at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale on Sunday (4/1) from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Liturgy will be held Monday, April 2, 2007 at 10:30 AM. at St. Mary’s Church, Pompton Lakes. Fr Kevin will be officiating. Interment
in the Mount Calvary cemetery in Butler. In lieu of flowers, donations to Riverdale/Butler VFW Post 8096, 69 Carey Avenue, Butler, NJ 07405 would be appreciated.
Fioranelli, Rosemarie (Hazel), age 69, a homemaker from West Milford died on Sunday, January 7, 2007 at home. She lived in Clifton, NJ before moving to West Milford six years ago. A parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, she was also a member of the Rosary Society. Mrs. Fioranelli is survived by her husband, Carlo; one son, Carlo Jr. of Wayne; three daughters, Maria Tomasello of Totowa, and Lisa Fioranelli and Donna Rosania both of Wayne; two brothers, Edward of Staten Island, NY and Thomas of Old Bridge, NJ. Twelve grandchildren also survive. Funeral liturgy on Thursday, January 11 from Our Lady Queen of Peace Church at 10:30 AM. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Covenant House, P.O. Box JAF 2973, New York, NY 10116-2973; Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607; The National Shrine of St. Jude, 205 West Monroe, Chicago, Illinois 60606; Habitat for Humanity International, 121 Habitat Street, Americus, GA 31709-3498; Support Our Aging Religious - SOAR!, 900 Varnum Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017.
Thielke, Emil H., 89, a retired machinist for John Royale & Son, Pompton Lakes where he worked for 37 years, died Monday, December 17, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospice. Born in Buffalo, NY the son of the late Emil and Mary (Shork) Thielke; Mr. Thielke was previously from Paterson. Loving husband of Margherita, devoted father of Wayne of West Chester, PA, and Mary Harding of Pompton Lakes, brother of Dorothy Martina of Cheektowaga, NY. Also surviving are four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and daughter-in-law Patricia. He was predeceased by his brothers Kenneth and Robert, sisters Florence, Audrey, Marcella and Altha. He was an Army veteran during World War II. Funeral liturgy 11:30 AM Friday, St. Mary’s Church, Pompton Lakes. Interment
Christ The King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes. Friends may call Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mary's Church Pantry or Hospice of New Jersey, 6th floor, 224 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be greatly appreciated. Please add Mr. Thielke’s name on the donation.
Gervens, Marjorie (Vander Vliet) 93, a retired owner of Gervens Insurance, Pompton Lakes, died Sunday, November 04, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospice, Wayne. Born in California, she was the daughter of Peter and Cora (Hamilton) Vander Vliet. Mrs. Gervens lived in Wayne for 2 years and previously lived in Pompton Lakes for 50 years. She was a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church. She was the beloved wife of the late William A. (2001), devoted mother of two sons, William G. of Newfoundland and David of Pensacola, Fl, cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services 9:30 AM Thursday, November 8, 2007 at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Interment
Fairlawn Memorial cemetery in Fair Lawn. In lieu of flowers, donations to Passaic Valley Hospice, 783 Riverview Drive, P.O. Box 1007, Totowa, NJ 07511-11007 would be appreciated. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM .
Crossett, Constance, 94, a retired practical nurse for Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, NJ died Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Chilton Hospital in Pequannock. Born in Passaic to Salvatore and Margaret (Giardina) Salamone, Mrs. Crossett lived in Wanaque since 1985 and was previously from Basking Ridge. Beloved wife of the late Reginald (1979), devoted mother of Geraldine Stewart and Cynthia D'Amico both of Wanaque; loving sister of Stella Cannariato of Wallington and Grace Goodwin of Lakewood; cherished grandmother of Chris, Amber & husband Frank Zampese, Robert, J.R., Regin and great-grandmother of Abriana and Bryce. Funeral liturgy 10 AM Monday St. Mary’s Church, Pompton Ave., Pompton Lakes. Interment
St. Nicholas cemetery in Lodi. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale.
Michael A. Garcia, 31, a landscaper for Finishing Touch, Oakland died Thursday, January 06, 2005 at his home in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. Mr. Garcia was a lifetime resident of Pompton Lakes . He is survived by his sons Matthew W. and Tyler M. of Riverdale, his parents, John and Joan Garcia, and brothers, Anthony, Walter, and David of Pompton Lakes, and John of New York City. He was preceded in death by his brother Joseph E Garcia. He was born August 15, 1973 in Paterson, New Jersey the son of John and Joan (Hance) Garcia. Visitation will be held at Richards Funeral Home, Riverdale on Sunday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family in care of Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Tpk., Riverdale, NJ 07457. Funeral services Sunday, January 9, 2005 at 8:00 P.M. at Richards Funeral Home, Riverdale. Cremation is private.
Geib, Walter R., 68, a retired Vice President of logistics for Kearfott, Little Falls, died Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. Mr. Geib was a member of Macopin Vol. Fire Dept Company #4 and formerly the President and Assistant Chief. He lived in West Milford, NJ for 36 years and was previously from Lincoln Park, NJ. He is survived by his wife Carol (Surma), Richard Geib (Son) of Oak Ridge, NJ, Eric Geib (Son) of Fl, Robert Geib (Son) of NV, Robert Germano, Jr (Son) of Vernon, NJ, Anthony Germano (Son) of West Milford, NJ, Peter Germano (Son) of Warwick, NY, Elaine Micillo (Daughter) of Sparta, NJ, Kerri McHugh (Daughter) of Wantage, NJ, 9 Grandchildren. He was predeceased by Loretta Geib (wife). He was born May 31, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY the son of Walter and Madeline (Taylor) Geib. He served in the Air Force from 1957-59. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ on Friday (1/14) from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Private Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to American Lung Association of NJ, 1600 Route 22 East, Union, NJ 07083 would be appreciated.
Lucille Goff (Coley), age 82, died Saturday, January 22, 2005 at Chilton Hospital in Pequannock, New Jersey. Mrs. Goff lived in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey for 45 years and was previously from North Carolina. She is survived by three sisters, Catherine Matthews of Apex, NC, Jean Atkins of Baltimore, MD, Linda Grantham of Littleton, NC, and two nephews, Melvin E. Matthews, Jr. of Cary, NC. and Butch Mathews. She was preceded in death by her husband John, (1997). She was born May 27, 1922 in Raleigh, North Carolina the daughter of Caleb and Margie (Abrams) Coley. Friends may call at Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Tpk., Riverdale on Wednesday from 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at at Richards Funeral Home, Riverdale. Rev. Arthur Horst of Wanaque Reformed Church will be officiating. Interment
Mount Rest Cemetery, Butler.
