Howard J. Wagner, 82, a retired engineer for Stiles Rubber Co. Rockaway, died Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at Chilton Hospital in Pequannock, New Jersey. He was a member Masonic Genesis Lodge, Pompton Lakes. Mr. Wagner lived in Pompton Lakes since 1953 and was previously from Clilfton. He is survived by his wife Florence (Degasis), Mark (Son) of Pompton Lakes, Jeff (Son) of Long Valley, Dale Murphy (Daughter) of Boonton Township, Langdon (Brother) of Nutley. and 3 grandchildren. He was born November 07, 1922 in Kearny the son of Anthony and Dorothy (Lang) Wagner. He served in the Army during World War II. Private arrangements by the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Tpk., Riverdale, NJ.
Werner, Mark A. Sr., age 47 of Franklin, NJ on Friday, December 17, 2004. Born in Franklin, NJ, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Gladys (Patton) Werner. A cable TV contractor for the past 21 years, he was a life long resident of West Milford before moving back to Franklin in 2003. Mr. Werner is survived by his wife, Daria (Demeyer) Werner, one son, Mark A. Jr. of West Milford, two daughters, Colleen and Julie Werner both of West Milford, two brothers, Dan of Ocean Springs, MS, John of CT, three sisters, Kate Cattanese of Bloomingdale, NJ, Laurie Richards of Greenwood Lake, NY and Shawn Conz of Afton, NY. Also survived by one granddaughter, Hailee Werner of West Milford. Funeral services on Wednesday, December 22 at 10 AM from the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Interment
at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Milford. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 21st from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.
Weaver, Linda L. (Whitehead), age 36, of Highland Lakes on Thursday, March 31, 2005. She was the owner operator of L & S Cleaning Services. Survived by one daughter, Shannon Weaver of Highland Lakes, and her mother and father, Mary Jane (Whitefleet) and William Whitehead of Oak Ridge and one brother, David Whitehead of Oak Ridge. Funeral services will be on Thursday, April 7th at 11 AM from the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Friends may call on Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Interment
will be in Mount Rest Cemetery, Butler.
Ball, Carolyn E. (Kimble), 64, on Monday, December 17, 2007. Surviving are her beloved husband Matthew III, a son Kevin and his wife Christina of Riverdale, two daughters, Nancy Mack and her husband David of Moreau, NY and Donna Beck of Sussex, a brother, Leslie Kimble of West Milford, two sisters, Irene Utter of West Milford and Betty Lou Van Kirk of Stockholm, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Born in Franklin, NJ the daughter of the late Morris and Estelle (Riker) Kimble, Mrs. Ball lived in West Milford for 41 years. Funeral services Saturday 11:00 AM at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Visiting at the on Friday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Final disposition is private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of NJ, 400 Broadacres Drive, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 would be appreciated.
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.
Becker, John O., 84, a retired machinist for Curtiss-Wright, Wood Ridge, where he worked for 22 years, died Saturday, April 14, 2007 at Chilton Hospital. He was a member of the NJPAC. He served in the US Army during WWII. Mr. Becker lived in Riverdale, New Jersey since 1954 and was previously from Saddle River. He is survived by his son, John A. of Riverdale; a brother, Arthur of Forked River, NJ; a sister, Mildred Leabold of Clifton, NJ. He was preceded in death by his wife Gladys (Van Buskirk) 1979. He was the son of Otto and Barbara (Albertson) Becker. Visitation will be held at Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale on Wednesday from 10 AM to Noon. Funeral services 12:00 PM Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at the funeral home. Interment
Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa.
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.
Bennett, Mary E. (nee Jordan), 84, of West Milford on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at the Milford Manor, West Milford. A resident of West Milford for the past 6 years, she was previously employed by ITT, Nutley as a wirewoman. Mrs. Bennett is survived by a daughter, Mary Jane Harrington of Hewitt and a brother, Harry Jordan of Dalton, PA and three grandsons. Funeral Mass on Monday, April 30 at 11 AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hewitt. Friends may call on Sunday (4/29) at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Final disposition is private. Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater NJ Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834-1365 or the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601.
Bishop, Gladys I. (Riker), 89, on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 in Haskell formerly of Ringwood and West Milford. She is survived by a son, Robert Bishop of West Milford, a daughter, Irene Zak of Piscataway, two sisters, Wilma Usinowicz of Kinnelon and Myrtle Whitehead of TX. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, John, a son William, a grandson Joe and a sister, Erna McGrady. Mrs. Bishop was the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Gould) Riker. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday 12:00 noon at the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford. Interment
St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Milford.
Bishop, Robert, 76, a computer operator for Wallwork Bros. in West Caldwell died on Sunday, December 23, 2007. A resident of West Milford, he was formally of Bloomfield, NJ. Surviving are his wife, Patricia (Cotton) Bishop; three sons, Robert and his wife, Cheri of East Stroudsburg, PA, David of Bloomfield, NJ and Scott and his wife, Gady of Mt. Royal, NJ. Three grandchildren also survive. Funeral services on Thursday, December 27 at 11 AM from the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Interment
at Cedar Heights Cemetery, West Milford. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Bohn, Jeannette C. (Van Pelt), 86, a homemaker from Old Bridge, NJ on Friday, November 23, 2007. Born in Bayonne, she moved to West Milford in 1964 and was the wife of Edward A. Bohn Jr. who predeceased her in 1986. Mrs. Bohn was very active in the St. Joseph’s Parish Community and West Milford Seniors. Surviving are a son, Edward A. III and wife Cheryl; one daughter, Christine Moran: granddaughters, Lynnette, Marissa, Natalie and Lyndsie; great grandson, Jackson. Funeral liturgy on Wednesday, November 28, at 10:30 AM from St. Joseph’s Church, West Milford with interment
in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation, 10001 N. 92nd Street, Suite 121, Scottsdale, AZ 85258.
Borges, Edmund M., 54 a building supply salesman from West Milford on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ. A resident of West Milford for the past twenty two years, he was a member of the West Milford Elks Club and the Costco HOG (Harley’s Owners Group). Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Fennell Borges, a son, Christopher of West Milford; his parents, Elias M. & Wilma G. (Barboza) Borges of NC; a brother, Raymond of NC and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 10 AM on Thursday, September 20 at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Interment
at Mount Salem Cemetery, Wantage, NJ. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, 360 Essex Street, Suite 301, Hackensack, NJ 07601-8556.
Bossard , Florence E. (nee Williams), 103, of Quitman, GA, died Sunday, May 20, 2007 at the Presbyterian Retirement Home. She was a former resident of Riverdale and St. Simons Island, Ga. She was a 17 year member of the St. Simons Presbyterian Church. Mrs Bossard was a 1923 graduate of Montclair State Teachers College. A kindergarten and first grade teacher for 40 years teaching in Riverdale, Oakland and West Milford. Mrs. Bossard was a former member of the Pompton Reformed Church, past President of Chilton Hospital Auxiliary, former member of Riverdale Seniors, Silentia Chapter Eastern Star and a Past Matron. Beloved wife of the late James (1961), sister of the late Claude, Maurice, Russell and Leroy Williams. Surviving are two daughters, Betty B. Whritenour of Brick, NJ, Mary Louise Kuehm of St. Simons Island, Ga, six grandchildren, John and David Whritenour, Ellen Kuehm-Driscoll, Jane Rolfes, Stephen & Jonathan Kuehm, nine great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial service, 11AM Saturday, September 1, Pompton Reformed Church, Pompton Lakes. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Pompton Reformed Church or your favorite charity would be appreciated. Local arrangements by the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Tpk., Riverdale.
Briggs, Isabel L. (Milson), 77, a homemaker, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey. Mrs. Briggs was the daughter of John and Marie Milson. She lived in Manville before moving to Parsippany 10 years ago. She is survived by three sons, Charles of Pompton Plains, NJ, Robert W., II of Hillsborough, NJ, Paul of Saylorsburg, PA; a daughter, Dawn Marie Johnson of Port Charlotte, FL; a sister Agnes Nick of Lake Hopatcong, NJ; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert (1974), and a brother Jack Milson. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale on Saturday from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Funeral services Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 12:00 PM at Richards Funeral Home. Interment
Ponds Cemetery , Oakland.
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.
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.
Bunsfield, Francis R., age 90, a retired warehouse manager for Denman and Davis Steel Distributors, Clifton where he worked for 33 years, died Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at his home in West Milford, NJ. He was a member of American Cut Glass Club, Honesdale, PA and Dorflinger-Suydem Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, White Mills, PA. Mr. Bunsfield lived in West Milford since Dec 2006 and was previously from Waymart, PA (26 yrs) and Hackensack, NJ (45 yrs). He is survived by his wife Evelyn (Bogenberger); a son, Richard Bunsfield of Maywood, NJ; two daughters, Margaret Koharian of West Milford, NJ and Elaine Kropinack of Manahawkin, NJ; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was the son of Thomas and Theresa (Spohrer) Bunsfield. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II having attained the rank of Cpl. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Thursday (4/19) from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral liturgy will be held Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity RC Church, Hackensack. Interment
will be in the St Joseph's Cemetery in Hackensack. Donations to Passaic Valley Hospice, PO Box 1007, Totowa, NJ 07511-1007 would be appreciated.
Burke, Kellie Marie, 42, a 30 year resident of West Milford on Monday, November 26, 2007. Surviving are her parents Janice (Crocenzi) and Robert Thomas, two brothers Jason Thomas and Daniel Burke, a sister Kimberly Cyr and her maternal grandparents Dorothy and Edward Essian. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. Funeral services Friday, 8:30 PM at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Final disposition is private. Friends may call Friday 2-4 & 7-8:30 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to New Bridge Services, Inc. Attn: Nina McCormack, 21 Evans Place, P.O. Box 336, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 would be appreciated.
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.
Carboy, Rita B. (Hallion), 86, died Monday, April 30, 2007 at Llanfair House Nursing Home in Wayne. Mrs. Carboy was the daughter of James and Bertha (Ricks) Hallion. She lived in Pompton Lakes for 60 years and was a member of St. Mary’s RC Church. She was a retired matron for the Pompton Lakes Board of Education. She is survived by her son-in-law, John Madden of Summit; four nieces, Patricia Peckovitch, Margaret Bailey, Frances Stubenrauch, Joan Whitaker. She was preceded in death by her husband George, (2005), and her daughter Ruth Ann Madden (1997). Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral liturgy will be held Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 10:00 AM at Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Interment
Christ The King Cemetery in Franklin Lakes.
Carhart, Helen Ann, 93, a homemaker from Wanaque, NJ on Friday, September 14, 2007 at home. Survived by one daughter, Patricia Carhart of Wanaque and four grandchildren. Funeral liturgy on Tuesday, September 18 from St. Mary’s Church, Pompton Lakes at 10 AM. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale on Monday from 7-9 PM. Interment
at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hanover, NJ.
Carrillo, Henry, 71, of West Milford for twenty eight years formerly of Englewood died Thursday, November 29, 2007. Born in Bogota, Colombia, Mr. Carrillo was a civil engineer for Dewberry Davis Co; Parsippany. He was a former P.A.L. soccer coach and was active in the Boy Scouts, both in West Milford. Beloved Father of Erik Carrillo, Caroline Conroy, Anne Vitz and Lori Sheridan. Brother of Raul Carrillo, Lily Lema, Stella Ballesteros and Cecelia. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife Carol and his daughter Marina Carrillo-Zizack. Funeral services Saturday 8:30 P.M. at Richards Funeral Home 1440 Union Valley Rd. West Milford. Final disposition private. Visiting hours Saturday 2-4 and 7-8:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations to the West Milford First Aid Squad would be appreciated.
Caruso, Anna (Manca) age 95 a homemaker on Friday, May 25, 2007 at Wayne View Center, Wayne. A resident of West Milford for the past 26 years, she was formerly of Smithtown, LI, NY. Mrs. Caruso is survived by two daughters, Santa DiChiara of FL and Judith Roccisano of West Milford; 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, Charles in 1986. Funeral Liturgy on Wednesday, May 30 at 10:30 AM from Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hewitt. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Tuesday, (5/29) from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Interment
at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Butler.
Cascio, Frank J., 84, beloved husband of Rose Lucy (Ventura) on Friday, January 18, 2008. He was a retired millwright for Ford Motors Company, Mahwah. Mr. Cascio lived in West Milford for 48 years. He was a member of American Legion Frank M. Sell Memorial Post 289, West Milford. Surviving are three daughters, Judith Wray, Franceen Osborne and Josephine Ferrara, a brother, Eugene, two sisters, Sally Carlini and Rosemary Diadato and five grandchildren, Matthew, Christine, Tiffany, Rebekah and Joshua. Predeceased by his brother, Joseph in 2004. He was born in Carbondale, PA the son of the late Michael and Josephine (Valenti) Cascio. He served in the Army during World War II and fought in the invasion of Normandy and the battles of the Ardennes, Central Europe, Northern France and the Rhineland . He was awarded the American Campaign Medal and the European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 5 Bronze stars and attained the rank of Pfc. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11:00 AM at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Interment
Cedar heights Cemetery, West Milford. Visiting Monday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to American Legion, Frank M. Sell Memorial Post 289, PO Box 289, West Milford, NJ 07480 would be appreciated.
Castellano, Anna Matilda (Sulger), age 97, died Monday, May 21, 2007 at Sabal Palms Health Care Center in Largo, Florida. Mrs. Castellano was a member of West Milford Presbyterian Church, West Milford, NJ, and its Bible Study Group and a former Sunday school teacher. She was former president of West Milford Lionesses, and she and her husband, Eugene are past President & Vice President (respectively) of West Milford Golden Agers. Mrs. Castellano lived in Hewitt, NJ since 1955 and was previously from Brooklyn, NY. She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Eugene, a son, Eugene (Gene); two daughters, Lorraine Gugger and Joyce DeVries; a sister, Naomi Sulger; five grandchildren, Michelle Jones, Peter-John DeVries, David Gugger, Keineth Walter and Molly Castellano; twelve great grandchildren, Bailey and Boden DeVries; Katie, Keri and Brett Walter; Kenneth, Michael, Lea, Nathan and Jacob Jones; David and Daniel Gugger; four nieces, Judy Nelson, Susan Somers, Denise Castellano, Rosemarie Falcone; nephews, Peter, Bernard, Richard and Robert Castellano; two cousins, Anna May and Margie Sulger and sons-in-law Ed Gugger and John DeVries. She was predeceased by a sister Alma Rizza. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Matilda (Mikkelsen) Sulger. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Friday (5/25) 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday (5/26) 10 AM at the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford. Rev. Dr. Janet Macgregor-Williams of West Milford Presbyterian Church will be officiating. Interment
will be in the Cedar Heights Cemetery in West Milford.
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.
Cialkowski, Joseph, 14, a lifelong resident of West Milford on Thursday, August 09, 2007. Joseph was an 8th grade graduate of Macopin Middle School, Honor Roll Student, Citizen of the Month and member of Cub Scout Pack 149. He taught so many and mastered his life at such a young age. May the gift of Joey keep giving. He is survived by his devoted parents, Frank J. and Arlene S. (Sigel) Cialkowski and a brother, Michael all of West Milford, paternal grandmother, Mary F. Nunziato of FL, maternal grandparents Alice and John Ricciardi of TN, maternal grandfather, Marty Sigel of NV, maternal great grandmothers, Elayne Sigel of FL and Alice McHugh of MA. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Friday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday, August 11, 2007 10:30 AM at St. Joseph's Church, 454 Germantown Road, West Milford. Friends please meet directly at church. Final disposition private. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to Butterflies Program, Valley Home Care, Inc. 223 N. Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
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.
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.
Clark, Mildred J. (Johnson) 92 of Hewitt, NJ on Monday, July 16, 2007 at her residence. A retired proof reader for Ridgewood Newspapers, Ridgewood, NJ, she has been a resident of Hewitt for 35 years and was formally from Hillsdale. An avid reader and gardener she was a member of the West Milford Garden Club; co-founder and past secretary of the West Milford Golden Jet Set; member of the Upper Greenwood Lake Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are a son, Charles E. Clark of Hillsdale; a daughter, Janice Schwarz of Ringwood; one brother, Henry Johnson of Colorado; five grandchildren, Jason, Jay, Larry, Chris and Addie and two great grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, E. Lawrence in 1987 and a son, Lawrence J. in 2005. Funeral services will be on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 9:30 AM from the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Rev. Dr. Janet Macgregor-Williams will officiate. Interment
at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson. Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
