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Helen Frances Pyontek - December 20, 1919 - April 19, 2024

Departed: 04/19/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Helen Frances Pyontek, of Lafayette, NJ, formerly of Boonton, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was 104 years old.

Helen was born at home to John and Agnes (Hornik) Virostek in East Vandergrift, PA in December 1919. She graduated from East Vandergrift High School, before moving to Highland Avenue in Boonton, NJ.

Helen commuted to Manhattan to work in an office on Fulton Street for the Railroad. She studied nursing at St. Mary’s Hospital in Passaic in 1943. She then began working at the U.S. Army’s Picatinny Arsenal in Morris County, sewing gun powder bags during World War II, before transferring to be a Secretary for an Officer.

Helen met her future husband, William Pyontek, at a dance at the Sokol USA Lodge 32 (a Czech Gymnastics Center) in Boonton, following his service in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. They married in 1952 and settled in Boonton to raise their family.

Helen enjoyed dancing, bowling, going to casinos, her scratch-off lottery tickets, traveling with her daughters, and spending time with her family. She attended the County College of Morris as a lifelong learner. She was a parishioner of Saints Cyril & Methodius Church in Boonton for most of her life.

Helen was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bill and her siblings, Paul Virostek, Mary Schnabel, Irene Benson, and Alice Generoso. Helen is survived by her son, William C. Pyontek and his wife, Dr. Maria Pyontek; her daughters, Janet and her husband, Richard Kalwa; and Marlene and her husband, Gary Flyte; her grandchildren, Jason and his wife, Jessica; Christopher and his wife, Jenny; Kaitlyn and her boyfriend, Dan; Randy, Brian and his girlfriend, Jennifer; Billy; and Kyle; and her great-grandchildren, Alana, Ethan, and Connor.

Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, April 28th from 2:00 to 5:00pm at Codey & Mackey Funeral Home of Boonton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saints Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Church in Boonton on Monday, April 29th at 10:00am followed by interment with her husband at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ.

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Doris Ann Marsh - September 30, 1943 - March 21, 2024

Departed: 03/21/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Doris A. Marsh, 80, of Montville Township, NJ died on March 21, 2024. She was born in Perth Amboy in 1943 to Melvin and Helen Christensen of Metuchen. Doris graduated from Metuchen High School in 1961. She married J. Lloyd Marsh in May 1962. They moved to Montville Township in 1979 and she remained in the same home until her death.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, who passed away in May 2004, and her beloved dachshund, Victoria, in 2008. Doris is survived by her daughter, Sharon, and her granddaughter, Mags.

Doris loved being a stay-at-home mom to Sharon. She volunteered at school events including Sharon's elementary school GS Brownie troop. Doris made the holidays happy memories, including painting ceramics for Christmas decorations and making chocolate chip cookies for Santa (a tradition now passed down to her daughter and granddaughter). At Easter time the basket always included a special chocolate rabbit from Nagel's Candy Barn, and hand-sewn Halloween costumes were extra special (Sharon's favorite was Princess Leia, of course).

In addition to the love Doris shared with her daughter and granddaughter, she also shared her life with a number of pets, including Freddie and Rosie. This passion grew by volunteering at local animal shelters. Doris’ happy place from springtime to the fall was on her deck at Otter Lake Camp Resort. She enjoyed going to Bingo with her friends, making crafts, and peace by the lake.

Doris will be remembered for being a strong woman and a very proud mother and grandmother. Sharon will miss talking to her mom about all the important and little things in life and showing her pictures from trips and events. Mags learned from an early age at the lake to take the little path to Grandma's site to have chicken nuggets, purple popsicles, and hugs. Doris’ memory will live on in the hearts of all the people who loved her. She'll be watching over Sharon and Mags during future milestones of life, including graduations and weddings, and all the happy moments to come.

There will be a visitation and prayer service from 4:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 26th at Codey and Mackey Funeral Home in Boonton. To share condolences with the family please visit CodeyMackeyFH.com. Donations to the ASPCA in Doris' name would be greatly appreciated in lieu of flowers.

Peace to all.

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William Henry Cunningham - September 05, 1956 - March 21, 2024

Departed: 03/21/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Willliam H. Cunningham, 67, of Boonton Township, NJ, passed away on March 21st, 2024. He is survived by his siblings, Jim (Chloe Callahan) Cunningham, Sue (Stephen) Fitzpatrick, Dan (Pam) Cunningham, and Linda (Jacques) Lemire; 9 nieces and nephews, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, William F. Cunningham and Regina F. Cunningham; and his brother, Thomas J. Cunningham.

Born in Bay Shore, NY in September 1956, Bill grew up in North Babylon and later, Islip. He received his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College and then worked in Washington D.C. for the General Services Administration (GSA) for several years before earning his MBA from the Wharton School of Business. Bill then worked for Irving Trust, which later became the Bank of New York, where he managed large mortgages for regional banks. He was active in the alumni associations for both universities. Bill retired in 2000 and focused on managing his investments. He frequently wrote articles for the investing site Seeking Alpha, where he had over 2000 followers.

Bill had a lifelong love of travel and challenging himself, which led to a quest to climb as many of the Seven Summits (the highest peaks on each continent) as he could. During his lifetime he summited Mt Vinson in Antarctica, Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and Mt Elbrus in the Russian Urals. He also climbed Mt Rainier in Washington. Like the two times he ran the New York City Marathon, he set out on these endeavors with much enthusiasm and seemingly little training, but like his father, Bill had abundant self-confidence and rarely failed to achieve the goals he set for himself.

Bill was an avid genealogist and over the decades traced his family’s roots through many generations. He even visited several ancestral villages across Europe to get a better understanding of his family’s history. He also enjoyed cultivating relationships with newfound family members. It was not unusual for him to meet or become pen pals with relatives in their late 90s or even over 100 that he met through his genealogy research. He was the family historian, and we all knew that when an email from Bill came in, it was best to grab a cup of coffee or glass of wine and settle in to read the newest revelations. Brevity was not his forte (nor were the puns he was so fond of).

Bill had a passion for gardening and was a longtime member and past President of the Rockaway Valley Garden Club. He was proud of the projects he participated in that beautified the public spaces in his local area and he was instrumental in helping the club win several awards.

Bill was very social and enjoyed nothing more than doing a spur-of-the-moment get-together with a group of extended family and friends to attend a jazz concert in Manhattan, try a new restaurant, or take a tour of a botanical garden. Through the years he seemed to collect friends who treated him like family.

Bill earned his Eagle Scout badge by cleaning up a local park to improve the drainage and prevent erosion. This is the embodiment of how Bill lived his life—he had a big heart and enjoyed using his skills to help when others needed him. Funeral services will be held at Codey and Mackey Funeral Home in Boonton, NJ. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 28th from 3:00 - 8:00pm and Friday, March 29 at 9:00am with a service at 9:30am. There will be a family burial at Mount St. Mary Cemetery in Flushing, NY immediately following the service. To share a condolence or memory please visit CodeyMackeyFH.com

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Bruce Edward Walsh - October 25, 1941 - March 20, 2024

Departed: 03/20/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Bruce Edward Walsh, 82, of Boonton, NJ passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 following a short illness.

Born in Morristown to Harold and Shirley (Emery) Walsh, Bruce graduated from Boonton High School and attended Rutgers University. He worked at Macy’s and was the Quality Control Manager for Quality Control Assurance at General Hose in Fairfield for over 20 years.

In his spare time, Bruce enjoyed taking daily walks around the neighborhood, watching classic car auctions, admiring the beauty of flowers in bloom, and showering his dog, Sneaker, with lots of love and even more treats. He was a beloved brother and uncle, affectionately called “Uncle Moose” by his nieces and simply “Buh” by his grandnieces. Bruce was a very private and independent man, so it wasn’t easy to know him well. Those who did truly felt special to be allowed into his life and are now left feeling blessed to have known a great man who will be fondly remembered for his colorful commentary and quiet kindness.

Predeceased by his parents, and his sister, Beverly; Bruce is survived by his siblings, Craig Walsh, Alan Walsh, and Barbara Walsh; his nieces and nephews, Patrick, Kevin, Megan, and Annisa; his grandnieces, Lela and Joya; and his beloved pet, “Sneaky Dog”.

Services are private and provided by Codey & Mackey Funeral Home of Boonton.

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Ivars John Mise - October 27, 1937 - March 19, 2024

Departed: 03/19/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: My sisters and I once had a conversation about what words we would use to describe our Dad to someone who never met him. We deliberated…strong, stubborn, eccentric, mischievous, mastermind, resilient, adventurous? None of them truly captured who he was. That's when Elizabeth said, “There are no words for Dad, Dad is an experience”, and I can’t think of a more perfect way to put it. He was an experience to all who knew him. I am sure everyone here can think of at least one experience you’ve had with my Dad….whether it be good, bad, or questionable. He himself lived through countless experiences, starting on October 27th, 1937 in Riga, Latvia. He was born to Peter and Elizabeth Mise, a bank president and diplomat, later welcoming his younger brother, Alfred. Before his privileged life ever really began, it was shattered by WW2. My Dad and his family had to flee to Berlin to avoid Nazi invasion. In Berlin, he lived through devastation and sorrow. Bombs being thrown down around him. SS soldiers lining the streets. Being sent out as a small child with a white surrender flag tied around his arm just so he could buy milk and bread. As my dad has said, “I had the silver spoon ripped out of my mouth and they shoved in a wooden one with splinters.”

At 9 years old they left Berlin for Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Just him, his mother, and his brother. His father came to Brooklyn years later after the war but unfortunately died soon after, leaving my dad to be the provider. They had no money and didn’t speak the language, but that didn’t stop my dad. That fueled him. He made sure his mother and brother had a roof over their heads, food on the table, and clothes on their backs. He made sure Alfred got the best education he could.

As a young adult, he met his lovely first wife, Carole, and they raised my beautiful sisters, Elizabeth and Katrina. They left New York and came to the suburbs of New Jersey.

When the chapter of his first marriage closed, a new one opened with my mom, Margherite. They traveled the world and built a legacy together.

I think the five of us can agree he may not have been the most conventional husband or father, but he was irreplaceable.

If you knew my Dad at all you know there was always an angle, always a scheme, always an opportunity to learn, to grow, and most importantly, make money. This is something we often mocked. I see now that that was never something to be mocked. That was born of trauma and fear and love of his family. He worked every angle, concocted every scheme, and grabbed every opportunity to make sure that his family then, and his family now could have everything.

There are no words to describe how much he will be missed and nothing that could ever fill the hole now in our hearts and our family, but on days when it’s particularly hard I know I can find his strength and ambition in Elizabeth, his love of his family and faith in Katrina, his quick-wit and logic in myself, and his hard work, sacrifice, and legacy in everything I have.

This is where Dad would tell me, “That was some real Grimms brothers fairytale writing”, to which I say, Dad, you were something to write home about. Written by Krista Alexandra Mise, with Immense Love of Her Dad

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Virginia M. Siddron - July 09, 1932 - March 15, 2024

Departed: 03/15/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Virginia M. Siddron, 91, of Pompton Plains, NJ passed away on March 15, 2024, after a long illness.

Virginia was born in Brooklyn, NY to Alex and Violet (Leslie) Olander and attended Bay Ridge High School. She met her husband, Joe Siddron, in Brooklyn and they lived there until moving to Mountain Lakes, NJ.

Virginia had a very successful career as an environmental analyst for Honeywell in Morristown before retiring.

Virginia enjoyed spending time in the garden. She took trips to Atlantic City, went on cruises and liked to go into NYC to see Broadway shows.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph Siddron, Jr. in 1987. Virginia is survived by her cherished children, Leslie O’Connor and her husband, Kevin of Wayne; Jeffrey Siddron of Boonton; and Joseph Siddron of Lincoln Park; 5 adored grandchildren and 1 sweet great-granddaughter.

Services are private and provided by Codey & Mackey Funeral Home of Boonton. To share condolences with the family, please visit CodeyMackeyFH.com.

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John Martin Larsen - January 21, 1942 - February 26, 2024

Departed: 02/26/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: John Martin Larsen, 82, of Boonton, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 26, 2024.

John was born in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn, NY in January 1942, to Thordis & Karl Larsen. John lived on 59th Street in Bay Ridge until he was 15 years old. The family then moved to Sunset Trail in Lake Telemark, NJ and he graduated from Morris Hills High School in Rockaway. After graduation, John started working as a blueprint machine operator for Marotta Valve in Boonton Township. It was there he met the love of his life, Barbara.

He began his career as a men’s haberdasher in 1966 at Bob’s Men Shop in Boonton. John loved the town of Boonton and loved to advocate for all that it is. John decided to become an entrepreneur and on Labor Day weekend in 1983, he opened his own shop on Main Street in Boonton: John Larsen – Clothier. He later added a second location in Mendham. John enjoyed working with his sons in the business.

The stores closed their doors in 2000, but John could not sit still and worked at several other department stores in his so-called retirement.

John is survived by his beautiful, devoted wife of 60 years, Barbara (Friedman) Larsen; his loving sons, Edward (Roseanne), Richard, and Andrew (Tracy); his adoring grandchildren, Briannah, Sarah, Justin, Alyssa, Cody and Kaydence; his cherished brothers, Ronald (Susan) of Schenectady, NY, and Karl (Laureen) of Fort Myers, FL; and his loving niece and nephews.

Please visit the family on Thursday, February 29th from 4:00 - 7:00pm at Codey & Mackey Funeral Home of Boonton. A Prayer Service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, March 1st, followed by the burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Boonton at 11:30am. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made on John’s behalf to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To share a condolence, please visit CodeyMackeyFH.com

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Patricia Ann Tourelle - July 04, 1927 - February 19, 2024

Departed: 02/19/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Patricia Ann (Smith) Tourelle, 96, of Lake Hiawatha, NJ, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville after suffering a stroke three days prior. She passed peacefully and on her own terms.

Born to Wesley and Zelma (Larmore) Smith in July 1927, Pat attended Centenary College and The Mill School to become a kindergarten teacher. She taught for 29 years before retiring in 1979 from the Parsippany - Troy Hills Board of Education. Pat married Frederic Tourelle in 1949. They built their home in Lake Hiawatha, taking great pride in it and she resided there for the rest of her life.

In retirement Pat liked to knit mittens for local children and relatives. She was also active in SCEEP, the Suburban Cultural Education Enrichment Program. Pat tutored students from the Newark School District. She shared a love of classical music with her husband. They were supporters of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and the New York Metropolitan Opera. Pat was an avid reader and lover of all things cat. Even in her 90s she read several large print books at once.

Predeceased by her husband, Fred; Pat is survived by her loving nephew, Kevin W. Smith of Lake Hiawatha, NJ; and nieces, Allison Castano of Westminster CO; Jennifer Slobodin of CA and Katie McCullough of NM.

Services were private and provided by Codey & Mackey Funeral Home of Boonton. To share condolences with the family please visit CodeyMackeyFH.com.

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John Russell Middleton - September 02, 1930 - February 16, 2024

Departed: 02/16/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: John R. Middleton of Boonton Township, NJ went to be with our Lord on February 16, 2024, 93 years young. He is now reunited with his loving spouse of fifty-seven years, Alice L. (Albert) Middleton and their son, David Scott Middleton.

John, called Jack, but also known as Jackie and Noodles, was born in Lincoln Park, NJ and graduated from Boonton High School. He served in the U.S. Navy in the early 1950s as a Machinist’s Mate and member of the elite Underwater Demolition Team (UDT), known as the Frogmen. He met Alice Albert while on leave from the Navy in 1952, and the two married in October of 1953. They raised three fine sons: David Scott, Bruce, and Glen. Following his military service, Jack worked as a maintenance worker at a laundry service owned by his in-laws, Henry & Margaret (Mahalick) Albert. He then worked as a merchandiser for over twenty-five years with the C. F. Mueller Company, a family-owned pasta company founded in Jersey City. until the 1980’s when it was bought out by Foremost-McKesson and eventually Best Foods, a Unilever company. After retiring early in 1988, he became an independent contractor for Best Foods, servicing the Pathmark Supermarket chain in the Tri-State area.

For over sixty years, Jack was a devoted member of Maxfield Hose & Engine Co. No. 1 of the Boonton Fire Department (BFD). He served as President of Maxfield H&E, Chaplain of the fire department, and Captain of BFD’s award-winning Color Guard. Jack could often be heard over the BFD Labor Day Fair’s loudspeakers from the 50/50 stand.

Jack is survived by his loving sons and their families: Bruce, his wife, Janet (Cikovsky), and their children, Kristen, Lauren, and Bruce Jr. and his wife, Kelsey Sirica, of Boonton, NJ; and Glen, his wife, Rocio, and their son, Scott, of Carlsbad, CA; his sister, Florence Smith of DE and his two nephews.

Visitation will be held 4-7 pm on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at the Codey & Mackey Funeral Home in Boonton.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Jack at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church of Boonton. Interment will immediately follow in the church memorial garden with military honors.

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Linda Lee MacDonald - August 02, 1949 - February 14, 2024

Departed: 02/14/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Linda Marlatt MacDonald on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, peacefully surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren.

Linda was a lifelong resident of Boonton, a daughter of Edward "Jake" and Edna (Decker) Marlatt. She was a wonderful wife and mother who was always there when we needed her. She provided support and love for her family without exception. Linda had many friends and was a well loved member of her congregation.

Linda is survived by her loving husband, John R. MacDonald, Jr.; her son, Scott MacDonald; her daughter, Brenda L. MacDonald Young; her adored grandchildren, Michael, Tracey, Meagan and Morgan Young and Jack Logan MacDonald. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Beverly Marlatt.

Arrangements were private and provided by Codey & Mackey Funeral Home of Boonton. No services have been planned at this time.

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Robert Anthony Kelly - May 19, 1940 - February 13, 2024

Departed: 02/13/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Robert “Bob” Anthony Kelly, 83, of Ocean Township, NJ, formerly of Mountain Lakes, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Born in Boonton, NJ to Judge Edward and Madeline Kelly, Bob was raised in Boonton where he attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Bayley-Ellard High School, and Regis University.

He was married for 54 years to the love of his life, Gail Kelly; together they raised their four children in Mountain Lakes and were members of the Parents Association of Gill St. Bernard’s School, Delbarton School, and the Academy of Saint Elizabeth. He enjoyed vacationing with his family in Nantucket, and took memorable trips to South Africa, Ireland, and China.

Bob started his insurance agency, R.A. Kelly, and successfully operated the company for over 20 years. He remained in contact with his childhood friends from Boonton, and enjoyed golf, stamp collecting, and American history.

Robert was pre-deceased by his wife, Gail Kelly and his eldest son, Thomas Kelly. Surviving are his devoted children, Maureen Kelly Samson, her husband, Steven, and their sons, Jack, Reid and Liam of Mountain Lakes, NJ; Maribeth Kelly Anderson and her husband, Scott, of Washington D.C.; and Edward "Ted" Kelly, his wife, Keri, and their children Seamus and Madeline of Olney, MD; as well as his loving sister Patricia Lockwood of Daytona Beach, FL.

There will be a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00am on Friday, February 23, 2024, at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Mountain Lakes, NJ, followed by a private burial.  Arrangements are in care of Codey & Mackey Funeral Home in Boonton. To extend a condolence or share a memory, please visit www.codeymackeyfh.com.

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Larry Helton - September 06, 1941 - February 10, 2024

Departed: 02/10/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Larry Helton, 82 of Cisco, TX, formerly of Boonton, NJ, passed from this life on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

Larry was born in 1941 in Fort Benning, GA to Frank Helton and Gussie Ruth (Key)Helton. They moved to Boonton, NJ where he graduated from Boonton High School and played on the baseball team.

After graduation Larry worked for many years as a welder and in autobody repair and restoration. He married Norell Siebens in 1965. They moved from Montville NJ to Sherburne NY in 1977 with their daughter, and Larry eventually opened his own autobody shop. He became a valuable part of the community, joining the North Norwich NY Volunteer Fire Department, becoming an Esteemed Loyal Knight with Elks Lodge #1222 in Norwich NY, and a member of the New York State Norton Owners Association.

Larry married his second wife, Marylou Sumner, in 1998. Later that year they moved with her daughter and his extended family to Cisco, TX, where he worked for Cisco Paint and Body then Cisco High Lift, where he retired from. He was a member of Mountain Top Church for 22 years and loved his church family.

Larry leaves behind his daughters, Veronica Carney and Luanne Sumner and her fiancé, Roger Thackerson; his grandchildren, Daniel Carney and his wife, Faith; Amber Carney, and Travis Byrd; his great-grandchildren, Carter Carney and River Carney; along with extended family. He was pre-deceased by his parents; his sister, Sandra Helton; and his son-in-law, Anthony Carney.

A memorial service will be held in Mountain Top Church in Cisco, TX on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 11:00 am. Interment will be private at Montville Reformed Cemetery in Montville, NJ. To share a condolence with the family, please visit CodeyMackeyFH.com.

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Joseph Paul Corallo, Sr. - August 23, 1942 - February 07, 2024

Departed: 02/07/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Joseph Paul Corallo, Sr., known affectionately by all as Joe, passed away on February 7, 2024, at his home in Cape May Court House, NJ. Born on August 23, 1942, in Paterson, NJ, Joe's warm smile and friendly demeanor touched the hearts of many throughout his 81 years of a well-lived life.

Joe is survived by his devoted wife, Eileen Corallo; his loving son, Joseph P. Corallo, Jr., MD; his beloved daughter, Theresa Corallo (Kenneth Pappa); his caring brother, N. Ralph Corallo (MaryAnn); and his adored grandchildren, Juliana Corallo, Joshua Corallo, Stone Pappa, and Paxton Pappa. Joe also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews, who will continue to cherish his memory. He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Sylvia (DeStefano) Corallo.

In his professional life, Joe was a respected mechanical engineer at the Picatinny Arsenal and served his country honorably in the NJ Army National Guard. After retiring, he made the scenic move from Pine Brook, NJ to Cape May Court House 18 years ago.

An active member of UNICO National, Joe's spirit of service mirrored his warm personality. His passion for the New York Giants football team was only matched by his love for his family. Joe's legacy will live on through the countless lives he has touched. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Please join the family in honoring his memory on Saturday, February 24th from 11:00am to 12:30pm at Codey & Mackey Funeral Home, 107 Essex Ave, Boonton, NJ. Arrangements were also provided by Radzieta Funeral Home of Cape May Court House, NJ.

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Helena Blazena Figiel - May 11, 1924 - February 05, 2024

Departed: 02/05/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Helena Blazena Figiel, 99 of Boonton, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 5, 2024.

Helena was born in May 1924 to Stephen and Maria (Savoltova) Kratky in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia. She immigrated to the United States after WWII and shortly after married Francis J. Figiel. Helena and Francis lived in Riverside, NJ for a short time before moving to Boonton, NJ in 1959. Helena lived in Boonton in the same house for the next 65 years.

Helena wore many hats over the years - she was a retail sales clerk, seamstress, waitress, cake decorator and bank associate. The epitome of a working mom when it was not a popular title. And if that was not enough, she and her husband fostered 2 young girls, Esperanza and Estela, who came to the U.S. from Cuba. To this day, they have remained in touch with her. She was a loving wife and mother who adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

While caring for her husband during the last years of his life, Helena took up watercolor painting lessons offered during the evening at the local school. She continued taking lessons at the community college and The Kubert School in Dover. She found joy and solace in her work. The art pieces she left behind are only one reminder of the incredible talent she harbored.

Helena was also a devout Catholic and parishioner at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, If there was something that needed to be done, she never hesitated to volunteer, be it cleaning, setting up for services, caring for the flowers and even refurbishing many of the statues.

Finding themselves here without her are her daughters, Marta Pascarella and her husband, Nicholas of Boonton Township; and Mary Figiel-Hemenetz and her husband, Mark of Wayne; her foster daughters, Espernza and Estela; her five grandchildren, Eric, Michelle, Lauren, Leslie, and Luke; and twelve great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 8th at 10:00am in Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, with interment following in the parish cemetery. Friends are welcome to visit with the family beginning at 9:30am in the church.

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Thomas Edwin Haupt - April 16, 1933 - February 02, 2024

Departed: 02/02/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Thomas E. Haupt, formerly of Lake Forest, IL and Venice, FL, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024, in Boonton Township, NJ with his family at his side.

Tom was born in April 1933 in Chicago, IL, the son of Anthony and Esther (Weimar) Haupt. He was a proud graduate of St. George High School in Chicago, Class of 1951, and Loyola University Chicago, graduating in 1956. Beginning in November 1956, Tom served 2 years in the U.S. Army, stationed in Darmstadt, Germany. He then went on to have an illustrious career as a CPA and the manager of firm accounting at Arthur Andersen in Chicago, retiring in 1994 after 32 years.

Tom is survived by his best friend and the love of his life, his wife of 63 years, Alexandra “Sandy” (Ivan); his daughters, Michele (James) Gregorek; Caroline (Chris) Furth; and Dianne (Duane) Papp; his granddaughters, Lindsey Menchinger; Jamie Gregorek; and Allie Gregorek; his great-grandchildren, James and Madelyn; and his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Christopher and his sister, Antonette Lynn. Tom was a devout Catholic whose faith was very important to him. His love, guidance, companionship, and humor will be deeply missed. Memorial donations can be made to Catholic Charities at www.catholiccharitiesusa.org

A Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am on Saturday, February 24th in St. Catherine of Siena R. C. Church in Mountain Lakes, NJ. The rest of the arrangements were private and provided by Codey & Mackey Funeral Home of Boonton. To share a condolence or memory with the family, please visit CodeyMackeyFH.com.

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Nancy K. Fall - August 19, 1943 - January 24, 2024

Departed: 01/24/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Nancy K. Fall, 80, of Montville Township, NJ, and Naples, FL, passed away from lung cancer on January 24, 2024, with her husband and son at her side.

Born in Niagara Falls, Nancy was the daughter of Ann and Paul K’Burg. She grew up in Augusta, GA, and graduated from The Academy of Richmond County in 1961 and the University of Georgia in 1965. She worked as a stewardess for United Airlines from 1967 to 1970. Nancy met the love of her life and husband of 55 years, Herb Fall, on a skiing trip in Vermont. The couple married on October 19, 1968, years before stewardesses were allowed to wed. In 1969, they settled in Pine Brook, NJ, where they raised two children, David and Lynn.

Nancy was a kind, patient, generous, and gentle soul with a big heart and a bright smile. She was particularly proud of her children and grandchildren and their accomplishments and will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her. Nancy was a dedicated volunteer in the local schools and library, a Cub Scout mother, and a Brownie leader. A two-time survivor of breast cancer, Nancy volunteered for the American Cancer Society from 1988 - 1998 and the Carol Simon Cancer Center from 1999 - 2005. She enjoyed spending time with her loved ones, taking walks, golfing, and reading mystery novels. In recent years, the couple split their time between Naples, FL, Londonderry, VT, and Montville, NJ.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Herbert; her son, David (Lori) Fall of Towaco NJ; her daughter, Lynn (Brad) Falk of Swarthmore, PA; and six grandchildren: Matthew, Morgan, and Kyra Fall; Anna, Isabelle, and Avery Falk; as well as her sister, Virginia Crutchfield; her brother, Henry K’Burg, her niece, Carol Iyer; and her nephew, Ken Crutchfield.

Memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 - 4:00pm on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Codey and Mackey Funeral Home in Boonton.

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Scott John Hollinghurst - February 27, 1960 - January 21, 2024

Departed: 01/21/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Scott John Hollinghurst, 63, of Boonton, NJ passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Scott was born in Denville to John William and Carmen (Cook) Hollinghurst in February 1960. A lifelong resident of Boonton, he graduated from Boonton High School in 1978 and attended the Police Academy in Sea Girt.

Scott joined the Boonton Police Department and rose to Sergeant before retiring. He was a long-time member of the Boonton Fire Department as well as the Boonton Kiwanis First Aid Squad. Scott was a devoted parishioner at First Reformed Church of Boonton and volunteered at the Food Pantry. He was also an invaluable employee for 30 years at Codey & Mackey Funeral Home, where he gave support to hundreds of families. Scott was tireless in his commitment to his community and his family.

In his spare time, Scott was a proud member of the 33rd New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Regiment Reenactors, Company G ~ 2nd Zouaves. He and his wife, Caroline enjoyed actively participating in the civil war reenactments, traveling to many gatherings over the years. Once their son, Billy, came into their lives they took him along too, establishing long standing relationships within that community for the whole family.

Scott is survived by his cherished son, William; his adored mother, Carmen; his sister, Debra; his brother, Brian and wife, Kathleen; their daughters, Brittney and Erin; his brother-in-law, James Christopher and wife Dina, their children, Courtney (Brad) and James (Michelle) and their granddaughters, Lila and Olivia; and many friends. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 41 years, Caroline (Christopher) Hollinghurst, as well as his father, John William Hollinghurst.

A visitation with the family will be held Friday, January 26th from 3:00 – 7:00pm at Codey & Mackey Funeral Home, 107 Essex Ave, Boonton, NJ. The Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 27th at 10:00am in the First Reformed Church, 236 Washington St, Boonton, followed by interment at Rockaway Valley Cemetery, Boonton Twp.

To share a condolence with the family, please visit CodeyMackeyFH.com.

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Patricia Maria Paulozzo - September 24, 1952 - January 17, 2024

Departed: 01/17/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Patricia Maria Paulozzo, 71, of Boonton/Montville, NJ, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 17, 2024.

Born in Newark, NJ in August 1952 to the late Nicholas & Theresa (Polchik) Ridosh. Patty was known to be an amazing cook. Her eggplant & chicken parm dishes were her signatures. She loved animals, especially dogs. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening vegetables and flowers. The holidays always had a special place in her heart.

She is survived by her sons, Frank and his wife Tracy; and Nick; her daughter, Michelle Kimball; her loving grandchildren, Ashley, Carly, Brandon, Dylan, Alexander, Thomas and Angela Grace. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Spalding and nephew, Mark Spalding Jr. Patty was predeceased by her husband, Frank in 2018, her brothers, Michael and Thomas Ridosh; and her granddog, Bella.

Relatives and friends may visit on Tuesday, January 23rd, from 4-8 PM at the Codey & Mackey Funeral Home, 107 Essex Ave, Boonton, NJ, with a prayer service to start at 7:30 PM.

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Paul Gerald Nevadomski, Sr. - July 18, 1947 - January 14, 2024

Departed: 01/14/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Paul Gerald Nevadomski, Sr., 76, of Boonton, NJ, passed away at home on Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Paul was born in Brooklyn, NY to Julius and Stella (Adamowicz) Nevadomski in July 1947. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Paul earned an associate degree and was a computer programmer for 50 years, retiring in 2014 from Electronic Data Systems in Mahwah, NJ.

He served on the Board of Commissioners of the Boonton Housing Authority from 2016 - 2019, where he was lauded for his selfless service and valuable contributions to public housing. Paul also served as an Alderman from Ward 2 for nearly 20 years, from 1993 to 2012.

In his spare time, Paul enjoyed fishing and watching his grandchildren play sports. He loved baseball and watching the NY Yankees.

Predeceased by his beloved wife, Linda (Gilhooly); his parents and his brother, Jay; Paul is survived by his loving children, Paul G. Nevadomski, Jr. and his wife Jennifer; and Sara Elizabeth Nevadomski; his adored grandchildren, Juliana, Louis, Anthony, Joseph, and Paul; his devoted sister, Marion Parker; and many friends.

Services were private and provided by Codey & Mackey Funeral Home of Boonton. To share a condolence with the family, please visit CodeyMackeyFH.com.

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Doris Helen Grebenstein - December 09, 1923 - January 13, 2024

Departed: 01/13/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Doris Lenzen Grebenstein, 100, of Shell Point in Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024.

Dot was born in December 1923, to Mable Sadie (Schwarz) and Eric Lenzen in West Hoboken (now Union City), New Jersey. She was a graduate of Bogota High School and of the Katherine Gibbs School in New York City. She resided previously in Maywood, Cedar Lake, Mountain Lakes and Montville, New Jersey; in Berwyn, Pennsylvania; and in Sherborn, Massachusetts.

Doris was a congregant in New Jersey at the First Presbyterian Church of Maywood and The Community Church of Mountain Lakes; the Berwyn United Methodist Church in Pennsylvania; and the Pilgrim Congregational Church of Sherborn, Massachusetts.

During the Second World War, Dot was employed by fabric manufacturer Deering, Milliken & Company, coordinating the supply of tenting duck to the war effort. She later held staff roles in the admissions offices at both Wellesley College and Drew University.

Dot was preceded in death by her husband Charles, by her son John (Maryanne), and by her brother Robert Lenzen. She is survived by sons Charles (Cynthia), Kenneth (Janis) and daughter Lynn; grandchildren Andre (Gina), Heidi Speckhart (John), Thomas (Frances), Leisl Sheehan (Douglas), Emily, Julia (David Margines) and Claire; and eleven great grandchildren.

Family services are private and coordinated by Codey & Mackey Funeral Home of Boonton.

Contributions in her memory supporting the Best Buddies programs would be appreciated.

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Elizabeth Davie - May 16, 1940 - January 11, 2024

Departed: 01/11/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Elizabeth (nee O’Neill) Davie of Rockaway Township, NJ died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, after a brief illness. She was 83.

Elizabeth was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and immigrated to America with her husband, Leslie, and their two oldest daughters in 1967. Later, a third daughter was born in New Jersey. Elizabeth lived in Newtown, CT before moving to Rockaway Borough in 1969 and then Rockaway Township in 1972. She also maintained a home in Edinburgh for many years.

She grew up in a mining village community in Edinburgh called The Jewel. Elizabeth was crowned the Gala Queen of the village in her teens. She worked in Manfield’s, an exclusive shoe store on Edinburgh’s world-famous Princes Street.

Her mantra in life was why go big when you can go biggest? Everything she did, she did to an extreme.

Elizabeth enjoyed volunteering at her daughters’ schools. She was president of the Morris Hills High School Home & School Association and threw herself into making its biggest fundraiser, the annual Chinese Auction, a huge success. Elizabeth and other members solicited donations from businesses ending up with tons of donations that they arranged into attractive displays. She herself sewed a pair of six-foot Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls to be auctioned. She passed on her detailed binder and her playbook for the auction so the success could be continued and it was followed faithfully for many years. Prior to that, Elizabeth served as the treasurer of the Sacred Heart School Home & School Association in Rockaway, where she helped run fundraisers such as the weekly bingo and the annual school bazaar. She also served as a room mother.

When her girls were older, Elizabeth dedicated herself to a daily fitness routine, and again, no half measures for her. She started with an early morning run down Main Street from her home to the center of Rockaway Borough and back. Elizabeth then returned home and got in her beloved 1978 Cadillac and drove to the West Morris YMCA where she was a founding member. At the Y, she swam and did weight training.

Elizabeth was an enthusiastic gardener and enjoyed working on the wood frame and stucco home in Rockaway Township the Davies moved into in 1972. It is a four-story house and she turned it into a showstopper with years of mostly do-it-yourself projects. Elizabeth planted hundreds of annual flowers around her home each year, in addition to cultivating many perennial plants that continue to bloom around the house today. She had a two-story flagpole installed in her front yard and proudly flew the American and POW-MIA flags. On patriotic holidays, she put flags and banners from telephone poles at the top of her street to the bottom.

Elizabeth rented a hand steamer and steamed layers of wallpaper off the plaster ceilings and scraped layers of wallpaper off the walls. She then had her husband help her wallpaper the house. Elizabeth made curtains and hung them. She loved decorating the house for Christmas and made many of her own decorations, including elves to put on the stairs for Christmas and artificial poinsettia arrangements she placed all over the house.

On one memorable occasion, Elizabeth and her husband spent a Saturday digging up ivy that covered half the front yard because she decided she wanted to replace it with grass. They were a little puzzled at the strange reaction of various neighbors waving to them and laughing. That's because they didn't know their daughters had planned a surprise 25th wedding anniversary party for them that night. Relatives had come from as far away as Ottawa, Canada; Green Bay, Wisconsin; and North Palm Beach, Florida for the event. And, of course, the neighbors were invited.

Elizabeth insisted on making the bridesmaid dresses for her oldest daughter’s wedding. Her mother and two sisters came over from Scotland for the wedding. She had them hand carry white heather wedding favors over for the reception because white heather, which is rare, is considered good luck in Scotland.

She enjoyed socializing and her friends introduced her to bowling when they invited her to join the Wednesday Morning Coffee League at Rockaway Lanes. Elizabeth loved to bowl. Soon she and her husband were in an evening league and she bowled in various leagues with friends and family over the years.

Elizabeth also was a reader of all sorts of materials from daily newspapers to poetry and she could converse with anyone about anything. She had a sharp sense of humor and loved a good gossip and a good laugh.

As much as she loved all these things, she loved nothing more than being a grandmother. She showered her seven grandchildren with attention and affection, hosting them for sleepovers, taking them to movies, bowling, to the mall, to arcades, to the diner and just generally spoiling them.

Elizabeth was a parishioner at Sacred Heart Church in Rockaway for many years and later Saint Cecilia's Church, also in Rockaway.

She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Leslie, in 2014. Elizabeth is survived by her three daughters and their families, Audrey Risberg of Rockaway Township, her husband, James, and daughter, Amanda; Alice Burnett of Long Beach Island, her husband, Robert, and daughters, Laura Foley, Lucie Magee and Leah Winkler; and Anne Mucci of Mountain Lakes, her husband, Ronnie, and sons Ronald, Joseph and Michael; and her three great-grandchildren. She also has relatives in Scotland.. Arrangements are private and entrusted to Codey and Mackey Funeral Home of Boonton. To share a condolence, please visit CodeyMackeyFH.com

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Santiago Ayala Portillo - October 23, 1926 - January 09, 2024

Departed: 01/09/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Santiago Portillo was a caring husband, father, and grandfather. He left this world suddenly on January 9, 2024, at age 97.

He was born on May 25, 1926, to Maria de Jesus Ayalla Portillo and Santiago Portillo in Estanzuelas, Departamento de Usulutan, El Salvador. He spent most of his life in Boonton, NJ after he and his family immigrated to the United States.

Santiago lived a full and rich life, both in the United States and in his home country of El Salvador. He fought to bring his family to the U.S. for a better life and sacrificed much to make sure his family was able to have the best life possible. Santiago was deeply religious and had a close relationship with God. He was the pastor of a small church in his hometown. Santiago loved music, he sang in a band when he was young and continued his traditions of singing up until his passing. He taught himself how to play the guitar and spent many hours playing for his family. Santiago had a young soul, keeping up with his sons and he stayed active for as long as he could. He also loved a quiet evening with his family and he had the uncanny ability to brighten up a room.

Santiago is survived by his beloved wife, Mariana. He was a proud father to 11 children and a wonderful grandfather to 12. He will be remembered as a true family man; his cheerful attitude and happy songs will be missed by all his family. Santiago is remembered as a big-hearted, loving, compassionate, and giving man. He would give the shirt off his back for anyone and he always put the wellbeing of his family first.

Santiago’s visitation will be held at Codey and Mackey Funeral Home,107 Essex Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005 on Saturday, January 13th from 9:00am to 11:00am, with a prayer service at 10:30am. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 225 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936.

To share a condolence with the family, please visit CodeyMackeyFH.com.

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Kathleen Theresa Beisley - August 20, 1951 - January 05, 2024

Departed: 01/05/2024 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Kathleen Theresa Beisley, 72, of Bedminster, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 5, 2024.

Born in Newark, NJ in August 1951 to Richard and Geraldine (Oberst) Beisley, Kathy was raised in Rockaway and graduated from Morris Hills High School, Class of 1969. She later resided in Long Valley and Blairstown.

Kathy spent the majority of her professional career working as an Administrative Assistant at Peapack-Gladstone Bank. For over 20 years, she was viewed as a valued team member and established many lasting friendships. But her family was Kathy's main focus and spending time with them was what she enjoyed the most.

She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Dudeck and his wife, Andi; her daughter, Kelly (Dudeck) Oellinger and her husband, Stefan; and her grandchildren, Andrew and Emily Oellinger. Kathy also leaves behind her siblings, Richard Beisley, and Carole (Beisley) Lamken. She was preceded in death by her sister, Theresa Beisley, as well as her parents.

Visitation will be Friday, January 12, from 3:00-7:00pm at Codey & Mackey Funeral Home of Boonton, 107 Essex Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005. A prayer service will be held at 6:30pm.

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Gregory Howard Meyer - March 06, 1961 - December 24, 2023

Departed: 12/24/2023 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Gregory Howard Meyer, 62, of Boonton Township, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 24, 2023.

Greg was born in March 1961 to the late Ralph Meyer and Sally (née Scalia) Meyer. He grew up in Jersey City and Kinnelon and graduated from Kinnelon High School.

After graduation, Greg went into business, opening the storefront Musician's World in Butler. Later, he pursued opportunities in real estate as a realtor and property manager, but his personal passion always remained in music. He and his friends could be found many weekends enjoying karaoke and open mic nights together, with Greg delighting those around him with piano, guitar, and vocal selections from his favorite band, the Beatles. A lover of his country, Greg also enjoyed taking trips and adventures with his beloved Barbara.

Greg is survived by his mother, Sally Meyer; his sons, Matthew Meyer and Kyle Meyer; his sisters, Jodi Meyer and Leslie Meyer-Grimes; his nephew, Jack Grimes; his life partner, Barbara Cauceglia; and many friends.

Visitation will be Friday, December 29th from 7:00 to 9:00pm and Saturday, December 30th from 9:00 - 10:15am at Codey & Mackey Funeral Home of Boonton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am in Our Lady of Mount Carmel R. C. Church in Boonton, followed by entombment at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus.

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Richard Gantley Huhn - July 05, 1956 - December 16, 2023

Departed: 12/16/2023 (Boonton)

Obituary Preview: Richard G. Huhn, 67, of Boonton, NJ, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

Rich was born in July 1956 in Glen Ridge to John W. and Jane (Joe) Huhn. He grew up in Pequannock, one of six children. After graduating high school, Rich went on to work at Pompton Plains Hardware Store, Nabisco, Lowe’s in Warrington, PA and lastly as the Marketing & Event Coordinator for Trident Emergency Products in Hatboro, PA.

Rich was a longtime Pompton Plains/Pequannock volunteer firefighter and a proud one too. He enjoyed the camaraderie of the firemen brotherhood and grew to be Fire Chief. He helped design and engineer two rescue pumpers for his fire department. In his last year, he lived at the New Jersey Firemen’s Home in Boonton.

Compassionate, caring, quiet, and professional...these are words that describe Rich. He loved animals so much and enjoyed dog-sitting “Bailey” who is the dog of his close friend, June Guerrero. He longed to have a small dog of his own one day. Photography was his hobby, which turned into a life-long endeavor, providing professional services to his employer. He loved gadgets, Apple computers, and his six bicycles that he hoped to be back riding in the Spring of 2024. He enjoyed many close and trusted friends in his workplaces and the fire department.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28th from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Codey & Mackey Funeral Home of Boonton, followed by interment at the NJ Firemen’s Home Cemetery. To share a condolence or memory, please visit CodeyMackeyFH.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their family, accomplishments, and funeral or memorial services.

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Obituaries serve as a way to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a sense of closure and help to celebrate the life of the deceased.

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Obituaries are often written by family members, friends, or colleagues of the deceased. Funeral homes or mortuaries may also assist in writing and publishing obituaries.

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A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, hobbies, achievements, and surviving family members. It may also include information about funeral or memorial services.

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The length of an obituary can vary, but it's generally recommended to keep it concise and focused on the most important details. Aim for 1-2 paragraphs at most.

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