Obits from North New Jersey, Wednesday, October 17, 2001
WILLIAM H. CARBERRY, 78, of Harrington Park, formerly of Bergenfield, died Monday. Before retiring in 1980, he was a master bricklayer for the city of New York, for which he worked for 23 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a parishioner of Ascension R.C. Church, New Milford. Arrangements: Frech Funeral Home, Dumont.
STELLA BLACKFIELD CASTRONOVO, 84, of Garfield died Monday. Arrangements: Patrick J. Conte Funeral Home, Elmwood Park.
WILLIAM F. CONWAY, 94, of Dumont died Saturday. Before retiring 20 years ago, he was an official for the Grand Central Railroad, New York City, where he worked for 25 years. He also was a singer for Gilbert and Sullivan Productions, New York City, and a member of the Ridgewood Opera Club. He was a member of Old North Reformed Church, Dumont, and a 73-year member of the Guiding Star-Angle Masonic Lodge 565. Arrangements: Frech Funeral Home, Dumont.
JOSEPH G. DEL VECCHIO, 84, of Fairview died Tuesday. Before retiring, he was a garment presser for Curtis Fashions, Union City. He was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Arrangements: A.K. Macagna Funeral Home, Cliffside Park.
MARGARET M. BURNS DZIEKONSKI, 71, of Lyndhurst died Tuesday. Arrangements: Nazare Memorial Home, Lyndhurst.
DOLORES A. KELLY FARANDA, 70, of West New York died Tuesday. Arrangements: Vainieri Funeral Home, North Bergen.
DOROTHY A. FROMM, 54, of New City, N.Y., formerly of Pearl River, N.Y., died Sunday. She had been a teacher's assistant at the Montessori House, Tenafly. She was a graduate of Ramapo College and received a master's degree in art from the State University of New York at Purchase. Arrangements: Vander Plaat-Stickle Memorial Home, Newfoundland.
MARIAN C. HEAFY, 12, of West Milford died Monday. She was a student at Macopin School, West Milford. She was a member of the Pine Cliff Lake Swim Club, the Westbrook Ski Club, and the West Milford softball and soccer teams. Arrangements: Richards Funeral Home, West Milford.
DOLORES G. JOHNSON, 74, of Westwood died Tuesday. Before retiring in 1985, she was a teacher in the Westwood school system, where she worked for 20 years. She was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University. Arrangements: Becker Funeral Home, Westwood.
HELEN KELLY, 81, of Hackensack died Saturday. Before retiring in 1981, she worked for United States Steel, New York City and Saddle Brook, for 40 years. She was a parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Peace R.C. Church. Arrangements: Trinka-Faustini Funeral Service, Maywood.
JOSEPH J. KELLER, 31, of Park Ridge, formerly of Hillsdale, died September 11 in the World Trade Center attack. He was director of services for the New York Marriott World Trade Center Hotel. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church, Park Ridge. Arrangements: Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Paramus.
ELSIE A. KEOHANE, 86, of Teaneck, formerly of Rochelle Park, died Monday. She had been a secretary for the Bergen County Sheriff's Department, Hackensack. Arrangements: Volk Leber Funeral Home, Teaneck.
MARY A. KUBIK, 64, of Wallington died Saturday. She was a teacher's aide for the Rutherford Child Care Center. She was a parishioner of the Church of the Transfiguration Polish National Catholic Church, Wallington. Arrangements: Kugler Funeral Home, Saddle Brook.
ANNA MUNOFO MARINO, 94, of Clifton, formerly of Lodi and Garfield, died Tuesday. Before retiring in 1972, she was a machine operator for Interdonato Coat Co., Lodi, where she worked for 37 years. She was a member of the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union Local 158, Passaic. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Virgin R.C. Church, Garfield. Arrangements: Aloia Funeral Home, Garfield.
PETER S. MASON, 76, of New Milford died Monday. He had owned Mason Cleaners, Dumont. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Holy Cross Armenian Church, Union City. He was a member of the bowling league of St. Thomas Armenian Church, Tenafly. Arrangements: Frech Funeral Home, Dumont.
GRACE V. SAN FILIPPO MAZZEI, 79, of Brick, formerly of Saddle Brook, died Monday. Before retiring in 1978, she was an office manager for I.M.S. Corp., Wayne, where she worked for 15 years. She was a former parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle R.C. Church, Saddle Brook, and was past president of its Seniors. Arrangements: Patrick J. Conte Funeral Home, Elmwood Park.
TRINA I. McMASTER, 74, of Wayne died Monday. Before retiring in 1994, she worked for the Sears department store at the Willowbrook Shopping Center for 20 years. Previously, she was an operator for New Jersey Bell Telephone Co., Paterson, where she worked for 15 years. She was a member of Westside United Methodist Church, Paterson, and its Bible study group and choir. Arrangements: Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, Wayne.
DANIEL MINNERLY, 72, of Blooming Grove, Pa., formerly of Englewood, died Monday. Before retiring, he was a detective for the Englewood Police Department and a member of the Policemen's Benevolent Association, Englewood. He was a Marine Corps veteran. Arrangements: Barrett Funeral Home, Tenafly.
JOSEPH MUGGEO, 93, of New Milford, formerly of River Edge, died Tuesday. He was born in Italy. Before retiring, he was a machinist for Universal Stamping and Finishing, Paterson, where he worked for 20 years, and a member of the Machinist's union. Previously, he owned Joseph Muggeo Ice and Coal business for 40 years. Arrangements: Riewerts Memorial Home, Bergenfield.
DOROTHY L. SOLLER MUTO, 89, of Totowa died Tuesday. Before retiring in 1977, she was a supervisor of employee benefits for American Cyanamid, Wayne, where she worked for 16 years. She received a master's degree in art from William Paterson University and was a member of its alumni association. She was a member of AARP. Arrangements: Festa Memorial Funeral Home, Totowa.
ELIZABETH M. OCENASEK of Mahwah died Monday. Before retiring, she was a private secretary for New York Telephone Co. for 20 years. She was a parishioner of St. Paul R.C. Church, Ramsey. She was a member of the Mahwah Seniors. Arrangements: Vander Plaat Funeral Home, Wyckoff.
ANDREW OLENIAK, 88, of Clifton died Tuesday. Before retiring in 1982, he worked in plant security for Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Nutley, for 12 years. He served in the merchant marine during World War II. He was a member of Clifton Masonic Lodge 203. Arrangements: Shook Funeral Home, Clifton.
JOSEPH PINELLO JR., 84, of Lakeland, Fla., formerly of Wayne and Clifton died Monday. Before retiring, he was an investigator for the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office, Paterson. He was a member of the Democratic Club of Clifton, and a volunteer fire captain for Company 4 in Clifton. Arrangements: Powell-Marrocco Funeral Home, Clifton.
ANNE R. GABRIELE RAPUZZI, 84, of Maywood, formerly of Wood-Ridge, died Tuesday. She was a parishioner of Assumption R.C. Church, and a member of the auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars, both in Wood-Ridge. She was a member of the Leisure Club, and the Seniors, both in Maywood, and was past president of Lydecker Manor. Arrangements: Kohler Funeral Home, Wood-Ridge.
GIUSEPPE "JOE" SCIMECA, 44, of Garfield died Tuesday. He was born in Italy and came to the United States 31 years ago. He owned Scimeca Construction, Garfield, for 17 years. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Virgin R.C. Church, Garfield. He was a member of St. Anthony's Society, Garfield, and UNICO of Lodi. Arrangements: Aloia Funeral Home, Garfield.
MICHAEL L. SEMINERIO, 84, of West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Paterson, died Sunday. Before retiring in 1979, he was a stationary fireman for the Passaic County Courthouse, Paterson. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18, and Amvets, both in Paterson. Arrangements: Festa Memorial Funeral Home, Totowa.
EDWARD A. SERAFIN, 78, of Clifton died Monday. Before retiring in 1985, he was an inspector for the Federal Housing Authority in Newark for 15 years. Subsequently, he was a licensed funeral director and embalmer. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2640, Wallington. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Passaic, and a member of its Holy Rosary Club. He was past commander of Rosol-Dul American Legion, Passaic. Arrangements: Shook Funeral Home, Clifton.
ALBERT J. SISTO, 70, of Paterson died Tuesday. He had been a truck driver for the New Jersey State Highway Department, Trenton, for 35 years. Subsequently, he worked in the transport department at St. Joseph's Hospital for 25 years. He was a parishioner of St. Stephen R.C. Church, Paterson, and a member of its Rosary Society. He was a member of the Italian American Independent Club. Arrangements: Festa Memorial Funeral Home, Totowa.
DAVID J. VAN GULICK SR., 53, of Wood-Ridge died Monday. He had been a manager for the Acme supermarket in East Rutherford for 25 years. He also was a certified firearms dealer and gun restorer. He served on the Army National Guard. He also served on the zoning board for the Borough of Wallington. Arrangements: Kamienski Funeral Home, Wallington.
EDWARD YAKIMOWICZ, 72, of Carlstadt died Monday. He was an advertising designer for Aviation Convention News, Midland Park. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Arrangements: Kimak Funeral Home, Carlstadt.
