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Andrew W. Kleppe - July 16, 1933 - April 20, 2024

Departed: 04/20/2024 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: ANDREW W. (ANDY) KLEPPE CALDWELL ATTORNEY

Andy Kleppe died on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was 90 years of age.

Andy was born in St. Vincent's Hospital, Montclair, NJ July 16, 1933 to Arthur & Marguerite (Hayes) Kleppe. He attended Immaculate Conception School in Montclair through 10th grade and graduated from Montclair High School in 1951. While there was a member of its basketball & golf teams He graduated from The Citadel, Charleston, S.C. in 1955 with a B.S. in Commerce.

After graduation he served 2 years in the U. S. Army as a 1st Lieutenant stationed at Livingston & Middletown, NJ Nike bases, USAF Radar Station, Navasink, NJ and Ft Hancock on Sandy Hook.

In 1958 he joined Prudential Insurance Company, Newark as a management trainee rising to an Investment Analyst in its Commercial & Industrial Loan Dept. He attended Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark at nights while working at Prudential, graduating in 1962 with a Juris Doctor Degree. Upon passing the New Jersey Bar Exam in September, 1962 he joined the Newark firm of Darby and McDonough as an Associate. In 1968 he joined Caldwell attorney David F. Brandley. They remained as partners in Brandley & Kleppe until David’s death in 2006. Andy was joined in 2006 by Donald O’Connor and James Boutillier continuing the practice as Brandley, Kleppe, O’Connor & Boutillier, LLP. In 2017 he continued as a partner at Boutillier Kleppe, LLP. During his law practice Andy concentrated in real estate, municipal law, estate planning & estate administration. He served as Caldwell Municipal Court Prosecutor 1966-1969, West Caldwell Zoning Board Attorney 1965-1967 & 1984-1987, Member Essex County Ethics Committee 1988-1992, and Member Essex County Probate Early Settlement Panel 1995-2010. He was counsel to the Mortgage Department of West Essex Bank until 2003 when the bank was acquired by Kearny Federal Saving. Andy retired from active practice of law December 31, 2019 but continues as an informal advisor to family, former clients and friends.

Andy & his family were parishioners of St. Aloysius Church Caldwell where he served as a lector, Lay Trustee and as president of its Holy Name Society and Parish Council. He was later a parishioner of Blessed Sacrament, Roseland. Andy was active in community affairs serving as a member of the Caldwell Board of Health, a baseball and basketball coach for the Caldwell-West Caldwell Recreation Dept,

West Essex Community Health Service as a Board Member for 6 years including President for 3 years, Family Service of West Essex as a Board Member and as President 1981-82, Montclair Community Hospital Board of Trustees, Rotary Club of the Caldwells as Director, President and named a Paul Harris Fellow, and as a member of Troop 6 Committee Boy Scouts of America.

He was a past member of the American Bar Association, and a current member of the New Jersey State Bar Association & the Essex County Bar Association which in 2012 honored him for 50 years of service as a New Jersey Attorney. He also was Past President of the Montclair-West Essex Bar Association.

Andy was a member, Trustee and Past President (1997-98) of Essex Fells Country Club, as well as a member of Rockaway River Country Club and Sailfish Point Golf Club, Stuart, FL. He enjoyed golf as a member of the New Jersey Senior Golf Association since 1995.

In 1958 Andy married Nancy Downey RN, whom he met while a student at Immaculate Conception High School. They resided in the West Essex area until Nancy’s death in 1999. Their oldest child Edward died in 1990 in a Navy helicopter accident.

In 2002 he married Beverly Braniff Jeck of Mountain Lakes where they resided until 2017 when they relocated to The Oaks at Denville. They spent most winters at Sailfish Point, Stuart, FL. He happily joined her on her lifelong love of travel to Normandy, Russia, Scandinavia, Tanzania, China, Morocco, Antarctica, Tuscany and her tri-annual Braniff-Jeck Family Reunions across the U. S. They were both active in The Oaks at Denville Life Plan Community Residents Association. In addition to his wife Beverly, he is survived by:

Edward’s wife Lori (Salzman) Kleppe-Morton and her husband Rick Morton of Palm Beach Gardens, FL & Mantoloking, NJ and her children Drew Kleppe & his wife Carolyn Wolsey of Centennial, CO and their son Hayden and Evan Kleppe & his wife Laura (Mueller) of Holmdel, NJ and their daughter Nellie Grace. His son Bryan of Maplewood, his wife LuAnne (Osterhoudt) and their children Sarah, Natalie and Gavin

His daughter Carolyn Kleppe-Collins of Chester, her husband Stephen Collins and their children Audrey, Quinn, William, Claire and Graham.

His son Michael, Col. USAF (Ret.) of Woodland Park, CO, his wife Linene (Blanton) and their children Madigan, Andrew McCoy, Marin and Melissa. His brother Arthur of Apopka, FL and his wife Elsie (Christensen) Beverly’s daughter Tammy Jeck Beckenthal of Blairstown and her husband George Beverly’s daughter Cindy Jeck Davis and her companion Pete Parlapiano of Chatham, NJ & Block Island, RI and her children Blaine Davis and his wife Lauren (Boller) of Atlanta, GA and Corben Davis & his fiancé’ Kristin Ochs of Columbus, OH Donations: Friends of Glen Gray, 200 Midvale Mountain Rd., Mahwah, NJ 07430

In Memory of Ed Kleppe, Eagle Scout & Andy Kleppe.

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Roy Robert DeFilippis - August 19, 1929 - April 19, 2024

Departed: 04/19/2024 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: Roy De Filippis, 94, passed from this earth to be with our Lord on April 19, 2024 in Fort

Pierce, Florida.

Roy was born on August 22,1929 in Newark, New Jersey the son of Arcangelo (Archie) and Lavinia (Brune) De Filippis. who predeceased him. He grew up in West Orange, New Jersey before moving to Florida in the 60's with Swift and Company. In 1981, he moved to Delaware with his company where he met his wife Ramona. He retired in 1989 from Swift Independent Packing Company as Vice President of Branch House Development after spending several years moving around the country. They retired to Potter County Pennsylvania, where he enjoyed being outdoors on the river Fly Fishing or on the mountain Hunting. He raised Brittany Spaniels and loved hunting with them for Grouse, Pheasant, Quail and Woodcock. He also enjoyed Deer and Turkey hunting. He won numerous awards shooting Trap and Sporting Clays and was a member of Bradford Gun Club and Keating Sporting Club. He spent many evenings playing dominoes late into the night with dear friends on Hanson Hollow. Many years were spent traveling the United States and Canada by RV prior to becoming "Snow Birds" in Florida for the winter. They Volunteered at Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area for many years.

He was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Helen's Catholic Church & st. John of the Cross Vero Beach, Florida. He was a 3rd degree Knight of Columbus and a volunteer at St Vincent De Paul Thrift Store in Vero Beach. Survivors include his wife, Ramona De Filippis of Lakewood Park, FL; sons, Roy (Lonnie) De Filippis of Fort Pierce, FL & Nova Scotia, Canada, Gregory (Shirley) De Filippis of Val Rico, FL and Christopher (Cecelia) De Filippis of Fort Pierce, FL; daughter, Tracey (Brad) Smith of Vero Beach, FL; beloved nieces, Carolyn & Maria Chiechi; his favorite cousin, Veronica

Juliana; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by this sisters Carolyn Campbell, Concetta De Filippis and Dominica

Chiechi.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Helen's Catholic Church, Vero Beach. The interment will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover, NJ.

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Lawrence D'Agostino, Sr. - May 15, 1939 - April 03, 2024

Departed: 04/03/2024 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: Lawrence D’Agostino, Sr. “Genius Contractor of Fairfield” Longtime Owner of D’Agostino Construction

Lawrence D’Agostino, Sr., 84, of Fairfield, New Jersey, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Mountainside Hospital.

Born in Newark, New Jersey to Angelo and Amina (Belfiore) D’Agostino, Lawrence was raised in Bloomfield with his brother, Gene and sisters, Marie and Helen. He married his former wife, Judy Corona, and together they raised their children, Lawrence, John and Toniann in Fairfield. Larry, Sr. was dedicated to his family business of many years, D’Agostino Construction in Fairfield. He was well known as a “genius contractor” and was talented in many aspects of construction and contracting. His expertise was shared with family and friends alike. If you needed something D’Agostino had it, he didn’t throw away anything!

He and his son, Larry, Jr., spent many years restoring their 1965 Lincoln Continental which they still own to this day.

In addition to his parents, Larry was predeceased by his brother, Gene and sisters, Marie Fink and Helen Soprano; son, John; and daughter-in-law, Kim.

Surviving are his children, Lawrence, Jr. and Toniann; former wife, Judy Mignone; sisters, Marie Fink and Helen Soprano; grandchildren, Ali Meyers and Sean Menagh; great granddaughters, Andreanna and Chloe; adopted son, Omar; also a second father to Michael, Stanley and Donald.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Tuesday, April 9th from 5-8 pm at the Garrett Jones Memorial Home (Shook-Farmer Funeral Home), 45 Roseland Avenue, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 (973-228-7925). A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10th at 10:00 am in St. Thomas More R.C. Church, 12 Hollywood Avenue, Fairfield, New Jersey. The interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Bloomfield, New Jersey.

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Norma W. Chesnut - September 25, 1938 - March 21, 2024

Departed: 03/21/2024 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: The family of Norma W. Chesnut is sad to announce her passing on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Green Hill Senior Living in West Orange, New Jersey. Her life spanned 85 years full of the love of family and the beauty she shared as an artist. The family is comforted that she and their father, the late Dick Chesnut, are joined together once again.

Norma and Dick raised their family on Laurel Place in West Caldwell, NJ before moving to Essex Fells in the 1987.

Born in Waterbury, Connecticut to Arthur and Mary Cecilia (Trought) Whiteman, Norma was raised in Glen Ridge, New Jersey with her brother, LeRoy, “Roy”.

Norma had a keen eye and loved photography, especially monochromatic (black & white) which was more subtle and interpretive, like the artist. She also expressed her creativity in other forms including painting, drawing, sewing and needlework.

In addition to her love of family and art she loved boating and Barnegat Bay alongside her “Captain” and husband, Dick. The couple had shared so many adventures boating and navigating Barnegat Bay, Hudson River, New England Sound and many more memories with family and friends. Norma always with a camera on hand to document and savor the occasion while enjoying the beauty of nature and family at the same time.

In addition to her beloved husband, Richard “Dick” Chesnut, and parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Roy Whiteman.

Surviving are her devoted children and their spouses, Jacqueline and Bill Holden, Susan and Frank Heck, Donald and Thiago Pomponio; cherished grandsons, Will Holden and his wife, Samantha, Geoff Holden and his wife, Stacy; adored great grandson James Holden; also, many friends and neighbors in West Caldwell, Essex Fells and Forked River.

Join the Chesnut family as they celebrate her life at the Garrett Jones Memorial Home (Shook-Farmer Funeral Home), 45 Roseland Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 (973-228-7925) on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 12:30 pm.  Relatives and friends are invited to visit one hour prior to the service.

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Joseph Frank Garamella - March 29, 1940 - March 18, 2024

Departed: 03/18/2024 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: Joseph Frank Garamella Beloved Husband, Father, & Grandfather

The family of Joseph Frank Garamella is sad to announce that he passed away at home in Caldwell, New Jersey on Monday, March 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Joe, as he was known by all who loved him, lived a full life of 83 years, a few days short of his 84th birthday.

On Monday morning, he joined his beloved wife, Frances, parents, and siblings in heaven. He was the youngest of five children born to Anthony and Josephine (Marrone) Garamella.

Joe was born in Newark and lived in Belleville, New Jersey. At age 15, he moved to West Caldwell to live and work with his sister, Susan Rossi, at Rossi’s Farm on Passaic Avenue. He developed his unwavering work ethic farming each morning before attending high school. He even rode a horse to Deerfield Road to pick up the love of his life, Frances Palma, for their first date.

Mr. Garamella proudly served in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion James Caldwell Post 185 where he connected with many service members. He was the president of the West Caldwell Senior Club, past president of the Caldwell Gridiron Club, and a member of Vero Amici.

Joe was a proud business owner of Grandview Service Center in North Caldwell for many years before his retirement. His business flourished due to his upstanding character and kindness. “Mr. G” treated everyone with respect and was warmly considered an outstanding, down-to-earth person whose presence would light up the room. With his generosity and willingness to help others, he touched all that he encountered. Joe loved to travel and spend time with family and friends. He happily attended many school and sporting events of his children and grandchildren – he was a huge Caldwell Chiefs Fan!

Joe was predeceased by his beloved wife, Frances; parents, Anthony and Josephine; brothers, Frank and Anthony; sisters, Susan Rossi and Sarah Hunter.

Surviving are his devoted children, Joey and Terry Garamella, Gary Garamella, Dawn Marie Garamella, Michael and Caroline Garamella, Christine and Gard Krause, and Lisa Garamella; cherished grandchildren, Nicole (Armand) Asencio, Jessica, Jennifer, Brielle, Joseph, Julia, Hunter, Bella, Michael, Ava, and Allan; loving cousins, nieces and nephews and a host of lifelong friends who will miss him dearly.

All are invited to join the Garamella Family as they celebrate Joe’s life with a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 9:30 am in Saint Aloysius R.C. Church, 219 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006. Immediately following the mass we will gather outside the church where Military Honors will be bestowed by the United States Army and the American Legion.

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Barbara Joan Kozam - November 21, 1939 - March 06, 2024

Departed: 03/06/2024 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: Barbara Joan Kozam Beloved Member of First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell

Barbara Joan Kozam, 84, of Orange, New Jersey, formerly of Union City, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the West Caldwell Care Center. She is reunited with her late husband, Ned Kozam, whom she loved dearly.

Born in North Bergen, New Jersey to Arthur and Mabel (Baxter) Tomkins, she was raised in Union City, New Jersey.

She married the love of her life, Ned, and together they lived in Orange for many years. She loved traveling with Ned in their camper. She also loved horseback riding and taught it for years in Lakewood.

A devoted Christian and Sunday School teacher, Barbara was a member of the First Presbyterian Churches in Orange and Caldwell.

Barbara retired as a payroll accountant from Seiko Watch Company in New York, New York.

She was predeceased by her beloved Ned who passed away on November 3, 1992. Surviving are her grandchildren, Henry, Jonathan, Samantha and Tanya; her church family at FPC and her “angel on earth” Diane Joy.

A Memorial Service will be held in the I Love You More Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, 326 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006 on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm.

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James C. Ahnemann - May 11, 1941 - February 23, 2024

Departed: 02/23/2024 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: JAMES C. AHNEMANN "His name is on the moon!"

The hour of eleven has tolled again and we remember our absent brother, James C. Ahnemann, of West Caldwell, NJ, who died peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024, surrounded by loving family. He was an Elks past Exalted Ruler, and most recently an officer of the Cedar Grove Elks Lodge #2237. Known as “Jim” by his friends, he lived a life of 82 years of service to his country and community and as a fellow Elk.

Born in Oceanside, NY to Clarence and Marjorie (Gabay) Ahnemann, Jim was raised by Marjorie and her second husband, Joseph Dytrych, on Long Island, along with his brothers, Thomas and Robert. Jim also spent time growing up with Clarence and his second wife, Catherine Ahnemann, and his sister, Diane. Jim proudly served in the United States Navy, including tours of duty in the Vietnam War.

Jim worked various jobs in his career. Of particular note, he worked at the Grumman Corporation, where he and his team made the L.E.M (Lunar Excursion Module); his name, along with those of other team members, resides forever on the moon on a commemorative plaque on the L.E.M. Jim retired from Saint Elizabeth University, Convent Station, NJ, as an administrator in communications.

Through his lodge, Jim was actively involved with Elks Camp Moore, and was a past member of the Sparta First Aid Squad.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 31 years, Gail (Beatty) Ahnemann; loving son, Dennis James Ahnemann, Sr., and his wife, Tisa; loving siblings, Thomas Ahnemann and his wife, Melissa, and Diane (Ahnemann) Malina and her husband, Joseph; dear grandchildren, Dennis James, Jr., Destiny and Nathan Ahnemann; special brother-in-law, Harry Beatty and his wife, Jennifer; and also by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Thomas Ahnemann, and brother, Robert Dytrych.

Relatives and friends are invited for visitation on Friday, March 1st from 4-8 pm at the Garrett Jones Memorial Home @ Shook~Farmer Funeral Home, 45 Roseland Ave., Roseland, New Jersey 07068 (973-228-7925). The Elks will honor Jim during the visitation at 7:00pm. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 2nd at 10:30 am in the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, 326 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006. The interment will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Caldwell.

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Richard V. Garetano - January 19, 1948 - January 22, 2024

Departed: 01/22/2024 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: The family of Richard V. Garetano of Caldwell, New Jersey, is sad to announce his passing on Monday, January 22, 2024.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Angelo and Concetta “Connie” Garetano, Richard was raised and lived there along with his brothers, Gary and David. Rich also spent many of his summers with his family in Belmar and then later owning a business in Seaside Heights. It was there that he met the love of his life, Elizabeth “Liz” Mills. In 1989 they got married, and together they moved to Caldwell in 1994 to raise their children Rory and Richard, Jr.

Rich enjoyed coaching for the Jersey City Jets Pop Warner League in the 60’s and 70’s and then later on for a variety of his children’s recreational sports teams in Caldwell/West Caldwell. Before retirement, Rich spent many years working as a mortgage loan banker/originator.

Second to his number one passion of being a devoted father, you would often find Rich rooting for his favorite sports teams, tending to his garden, or sipping his cup of coffee as he read the New York Post and listening to WFAN.

His memory will be cherished by his beloved wife, Liz; devoted children, Rory and Richard, Jr.; loving brothers, Gary and his wife Rhonda, and David; sister-in laws, Mary Ann and Regina; and brother-in law, Tom and his wife Susan. Rich was a proud uncle to many nieces and nephews including, Megan and Sonny Vuocolo, Sam and his wife Kelsey Garetano, Hannah Garetano, Michael Mary and Stephen Bohacik, Zack, Anna, and Catherine Mills, Matthew Holmes, as well as many great-nieces and nephews, and long-time friends of Jersey City and Caldwell.

Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial visitation on Saturday, January 27th from 2-4:30 pm, followed by a service at 4:30 pm. In the Garrett Jones Memorial Home (Shook~Farmer Funeral Home), 45 Roseland Ave., Roseland, New Jersey 07068.

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Monsignor Edward J. Ciuba - March 20, 1935 - January 19, 2024

Departed: 01/19/2024 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: Msgr. Edward J. Ciuba – for many “Father Ed” - was born of Polish immigrant parents, Joseph and Anna Ciuba, (siblings Stanley and Helen) in Port Elizabeth New Jersey on March 20th, 1935. He attended St Adalbert’s Grammar School in Elizabeth and then boarded at Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey where he played on the baseball team. He attended Seton Hall University in 1950 and entered Immaculate Conception Seminary, Darlington in July of 1952. In 1955 he sailed for Rome on the USS Constitution with his friend Angelo Caligiuri, from Buffalo. In Rome he lived at the North American College and attended the Gregorian University, where he obtained a licentiate in theology in 1959. He was ordained to the priesthood in Rome on March 14 of 1959. On returning to the United States in 1960, he was assigned to St. Ann’s Parish, Jersey City, as associate pastor. In 1961 he was sent back to Rome to obtain a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture. He also spent a year at the Ecole Biblique in Jerusalem.

In 1965 he returned to Immaculate Conception Seminary, Darlington, to teach Scripture to seminarians for a number of years. Early on, he authored a book on Scripture, Who Do They Say That I Am? He would ask the seminarians to have the New Jerusalem Bible with them with its up-to-date critical notes. As a young professor, his weekend assignment was Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Park Ridge, where he met Fr. Tom Kleissler. Fr. Tom asked him to attend a Cursillo weekend with four laymen from the parish. “This experience changed my life and vision of Church, God, and the important role of lay people in the Church,” he said. In 1974 he was named Rector of Immaculate Conception Seminary, Darlington, and remained in that position until the Seminary returned to the campus of Seton Hall University in 1985. A love for the priesthood, respect for the people to whom he ministered, a life immersed in Sacred Scripture, an interest in learning, and a passion for living were all marks of the spirituality of Msgr. Edward Ciuba - who preferred to be called “Father Ed.” Assignment as pastor of Notre Dame Parish in North Caldwell, N.J. after years of seminary teaching offered Fr. Ed the opportunity to make the fruits of his studies relevant to his parishioners. Small faith-sharing groups provided ideal contexts for relating the Gospel to the rest of life. During his years as a priest and pastor Msgr. Ciuba became very involved in the Cursillo and Cornerstone movements and was very involved in promoting small faith-sharing groups among the faithful. He also became very involved in the RENEW International movement, founded by his friend Tom Kleissler. The following was written by the present President of RENEW, Greg Tobin: "As a theologian, professor and rector of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, pastor and preacher, he touched many tens of thousands of Catholics and was respected and cherished by all. He was a longtime active supporter of the mission of RENEW International to foster small Christian communities, and dear friend of our founders, leaders and staff over more than 40 years. In 2016, Father Ed wrote RENEW’S faith-sharing book, Creation at the Crossroads: Laudato Sí—A Small- Group Resource on Pope Francis’ “On Care for Our Common Home.” He was sought after as a speaker on topics related to the Scriptures and Christian discipleship. As a priest retired from active ministry in recent years, he was ever ready to proclaim the Good News."

While living for many years after his retirement in Our Lady of the Presentation Church in Upper Saddle River, he was very involved in small faith-sharing groups in that parish and was dearly loved by the parishioners, in particular by the men’s prayer and sharing group that would meet every Wednesday morning at 6 am. Msgr. Ciuba died on January 19, 2024, in Holy Trinity Rectory, Westfield, New Jersey, not far from where he was born - the rectory whose pastor, Rev. Anthony Randazzo, was his associate pastor in Notre Dame Parish in North Caldwell for 12 years. Fr. Anthony reflects that while in residence at Holy Trinity, Fr. Ed often asked while having a meal at the dining room table – “Why am I here? What is my purpose?” Fr. Anthony’s response always, “Ed, your presence is your purpose.”

The faithful will gather to remember Father Ed at Notre Dame R.C. Church, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell, NJ 07006 with visitation on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 2-8 pm, followed by the Vigil Prayer Service at 8:00 pm. Visitation will begin again on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, from 10 -10:45 am, followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 am. The interment will immediately follow at Mary Rest Cemetery in Mahwah, NJ. Arrangements entrusted to Garrett Jones Memorial Homes.

At Father Ed’s request, donations to Waterspirit, 4 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760 (waterspirit.org) would be deeply appreciated.

May he rest in peace; may the perpetual light shine upon him; and may he be in our prayers of remembrance and thanksgiving.

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Leonard Frank Scarano - November 07, 1939 - January 14, 2024

Departed: 01/14/2024 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: The family of Leonard F. Scarano, 84, of Verona, New Jersey, is sad to announce his passing on Sunday January 14, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family. He was brave until the very end as he fought pancreatic cancer.

Born in Montclair, New Jersey to Frank and Anna “Molly” (Taffe) Scarano, Leonard was raised in Caldwell along with his brother, Stephen and sister, Elizabeth. He lived in West Caldwell, North Caldwell and Cedar Grove before moving to Verona three years ago.

He attended Catholic Schools until his senior year when he graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in Caldwell. After graduation he served from 1958 to 1961 in the United States Army Airborne serving in Special Forces / Green Beret. He has accomplished over 3700 jumps in his lifetime of skydiving.

You may have even seen Leonard over the years if you attended the West Essex Fourth of July Fireworks when he would skydive onto Bonnell Field in West Caldwell! In addition to his love of skydiving he was also an avid golfer.

If you didn’t see Leonard in the sky or golf course you were sure to see him at Bob Ciasulli Auto Group in Little Falls where he was the general manager for many years.

In his lifetime Leonard loved two amazing women, his first wife and mother of his children, Jacqueline (Highton) Scarano who passed in 1991, and Belinda (Olivito) Pucillo, who also lost her first husband in the same year. Leonard and Belinda married in 1994.

Leonard was predeceased by his first wife, Jacqueline; son, Leonard; brother, Stephen and sister, Elizabeth Maloney.

Surviving are his beloved second wife of almost 30 years, Belinda Pucillo; devoted children, Sherri Scarano-Gorman and her husband, Danny Gorman, and Mark Scarano; loving step-children and their spouses, Christopher and Laura Pucillo, and Philip and Antoinette Pucillo; cherished grandchildren, Dominic Scarano, Caleigh, Derek and Emily Gorman, Julia (Tanner) Barberi, Alexandra, Sabrina and Vincent Pucillo, Sophia (Dante) Bucci, Dominic and Anthony Pucillo.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Sunday, January 21st from 2-5 p.m. at Garrett Jones Memorial Home (Shook~Farmer Funeral Home), 45 Roseland Ave., Roseland, New Jersey 07068. A Funeral Mass celebrating Leonard’s life will be held on Monday, January 22nd at 10:30 a.m. in Saint Aloysius Church, 219 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, New Jersey 07006. The interment will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Montclair, New Jersey.

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Amanda Nicole Magenheim - October 19, 2002 - January 12, 2024

Departed: 01/12/2024 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: The family of Amanda Nicole Magenheim is heartbroken to announce her passing on Friday, January 12, 2024. Amanda was born and raised in Livingston, New Jersey, however she found a new home that she loved at Pennsylvania State University. It gives the family solace that she died in the Happy Valley of her beloved Penn State. Her love will shine in the hearts of all who knew and loved her on her journey of 21 years with us, she will forever be a Nittany Lion! Her memory will be cherished by her devoted mother, Donna (Christensen) Magenheim; dear father, Sanford Magenheim; loving sisters, Alyssa and Erica; adored niece, Chelsea; devoted aunts, Lori Christensen-Spitler, Caroline Garamella and her husband, Michael (Amanda's fellow Penn State fanatic) and Ellen Magenheim; cherished cousins, Julia (Amanda's sojourner at PSU and fellow Nittany Lion forever) and Ava Garamella, and Evan Spitler; Godfather, Eric Spitler; and lest we forget her best buddy, Mikey the Cat!

Words could never express Amanda’s life, however, the family would like to share some memories and words from their hearts; Amanda was a true force to be reckoned with. Her family, friends, and cat truly meant the world to her, she touched everyone she met. She was funny, honest, loved sports, and was a cheerleader in high school. She focused on her education – on the Dean’s List for all semesters, setting her goals for a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. Amanda was excited with her choice of Occupational Therapy as a career and was ready to work with patients young and old alike.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday, January 17th , from 4–8 p.m. at Garrett Jones Memorial Home (Shook~Farmer), 45 Roseland Ave., Roseland, New Jersey 07068. A Funeral Mass celebrating Amanda’s life will be held on Thursday, January 18th at Noon in The Church of Saint Philomena, 386 S Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039. The interment will be private.

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Dolores Ann Carrollton - November 16, 1946 - December 28, 2023

Departed: 12/28/2023 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: Dolores Ann Carrollton, 77, of Caldwell, New Jersey, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was predeceased by her daughter Diana; husband William A. Carrollton; parents-in-law, William F. and Doreen R. Carrollton; parents, Douglas and Mildred (Holly) Osborne, Sr., brothers Douglas, Jr. and LeRoy Osborne.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Laura and Paul Seltsam, Tray and Lisa Barmore, David and Debra Barmore; grandchildren, Kyle, Jocelyn, Aron and Angelyn; sister, Cookie Smith; sister-in-law, Doreen P. Moog; brothers-in-law, Steven Carrollton and his wife, Donna, John Carrollton and his wife, Bonnie, and James Carrollton and his wife, Lisa.

Dolores will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.

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Michele Lynn Sauer - May 14, 1965 - December 14, 2023

Departed: 12/14/2023 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: The family of Michele Sauer, of Caldwell, New Jersey, is sad to announce her passing on December 14, 2023. Her love will shine in the hearts of all who knew her on her journey of 58 years with us.

Born in Montclair, New Jersey to Frank and Doris Sauer, Michele was raised in Bloomfield, New Jersey before moving to Caldwell in 1981. She graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1983. And attended Montclair State University and graduated from Parsons School of Fine Arts in 1988. Soon after she attended Drew University School of Theology and later pursued a master’s in education at Montclair State University.

Amid her pursuit of education and a career, she was blessed with the birth of her daughter, Sophia in 1999. Michele worked for many years in the pharmaceutical industry in clinical research.

Her love of her daughter and family was the center of her universe. She was an artist that loved the beauty that surround her life in her home, kitchen, garden and in nature. Michele enjoyed hiking, biking, swimming and yoga with family and friends.

Her memory will be cherished by her loving daughter, Sophia; devoted mother, Doris Lightner; dear siblings, Frank and his wife Miley, Samantha, Mark and his wife, Michelle; adored niece, Jackie and nephew, Jake; uncles, Mike and Maggie Lightner and their family and, Ron Lightner; aunts, Sherry McChesney and family and, Anita Yorio and family; and her beloved Yorkie, Skylar.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday, December 18, from 4–8 p.m. at Garrett Jones Memorial Home (Shook~Farmer), 45 Roseland Ave., Roseland, New Jersey 07068. A service celebrating Michele’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 19 at 11:00 am at the Caldwell United Methodist Church, 8 Academy Road, Caldwell, New Jersey 07006. The interment will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Caldwell.

Michele loved flowers but if you so desire donations in her memory to the Caldwell United Methodist Church would be appreciated.

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Susie Conahan - October 24, 1944 - December 13, 2023

Departed: 12/13/2023 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: Susie Conahan passed away in the arms of her family on December 13, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Jon, her children, Sean (and Amy), Christopher (and Diane), and Jennifer, her eight grandchildren, Dillon, Lauren, Caitlin, Mary, Sara, Claire, Adam and Conor, and her great grandson, Collin. Her life created ripples of affection, love, and joy that rolled through the world, delighting all whom she touched. The twinkle in her eyes, ever present humor, and selfless caring for anyone around her, endeared her to so many. Susie’s five brothers and sisters, her two sisters-in-law, and her entire family are deeply saddened at losing her.

She became a nurse, and after her marriage to Jon in 1965, and the birth of her three children, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in New Jersey, and a Masters in Public Health from Columbia University. After launching her career with 10 years of nursing duty in ERs, Critical Care Units, Neo-Natal, and more, she topped off her career with 10 years as a Director of Nursing at a large private hospital in New Jersey. After that she joined Jon on his frequent business trips around the world, making dear friends in so many countries.

Susie and Jon retired to the Mediterra community in Naples, Florida where they spent the past 20 years becoming deeply enriched by the dearest friends that they ever could have hoped for.

There will be a Funeral Mass for Susie at Immaculate Conception Church in Montclair, NJ on December 28, 2023 at 10:30am. Following the Mass, all Susie’s and the family’s dear friends are invited to a Celebration of Susie’s life at: Glen Ridge Country Club 555 Ridgewood Avenue Glen Ridge NJ 07028 (A buffet lunch will be provided) Donations in Susie’s honor may be made to: The Advancement Office MBAP High School 403 N. Lansdowne Avenue Drexel Hill, PA 19026 (Monsignor Bonner Archbishop Prendergast is Susie’s high school)

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Patricia Ann Sheehan - March 02, 1946 - November 26, 2023

Departed: 11/26/2023 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: Patricia Ann Sheehan (nee Maiorana), 77, a longtime resident of Caldwell, NJ, and recently of Denville, NJ, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

Born in the Bronx to Robert and Elizabeth (Kish) Maiorana, Patricia was raised in Teaneck. She went on to live in Saddle Brook and Hopatcong before moving to Caldwell in 1980 with her former husband, Joseph Sheehan. She most recently moved to Denville in 2020.

Patricia was a 1964 graduate of the Academy of the Holy Angels in Demarest and, in 1968, from William Paterson University.

To know Patricia was to love her.

Patricia had a full and dynamic career but will be remembered well by students in the Caldwell-West Caldwell school district and at Noecker School in Roseland as an enthusiastic substitute teacher. For many years, she enjoyed writing a column titled “What’s Happening in the Caldwells” for the Caldwell Progress.

She was truly a rare and precious gift from God; her genuine warmth and radiant smile were attributed to her unique and special spirit. She was resolute in bestowing family, friends, and even strangers with an abundance of comfort, love, guidance, and encouragement.

Patricia was unwavering in her faith, and her basic life principles of service, sacrifice, and teaching allowed her to deeply connect with and leave an everlasting impression on those she met. Her lessons were many, but the basic beliefs she infused were: forgive, forget, and love; think of others before yourself; treat others as you wish to be treated; and see the Lord in everyone.

Patricia embraced the ultimate gift of life: giving. She was fully present and always gave deeply of herself, her time, and her attention. She was adored and cherished for her kind, generous, nurturing, fun-loving, and vivacious zest for life. She delighted in traveling the world, summer vacations on LBI, gardening, walking, and being a master tinkerer.

What she is best known for, and her true calling, was being a mom and grandmother. A self-proclaimed kid-at-heart, she spent many days laughing, singing, dancing, and chasing around her grandchildren.

Some people touch our lives but quickly go; others not only touch our lives but leave a permanent imprint on our hearts, and we are never the same; Patricia was one of those few dynamic people.

Dedicated to keeping her memory and traditions alive are her devoted children, Peter and Heather Sheehan, Stephanie and Donald Davenport, Allison and George Rosenberger, Michael Sheehan, David and Stephanie Sheehan, Amanda and Robert Connors; cherished grandchildren, Mackenzie & Dillion Sheehan, Aidan, Sophie & Jack Davenport, Audrey, Charlotte & Olivia Rosenberger, Thomas, James & Elinor Sheehan, Finnegan and Maeve Connors; loving sister, Janet King and her children, Karen, Michael, Jennifer, Amy, Christina and their families; sister-in-law, Aileen Sheehan and her children, Bridget and Brendan and their families; Patricia was preceded in death by her brothers-in-law, Daniel Greene and Thomas Sheehan.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Patricia’s life at a memorial visitation on Friday, January 5, from 4–8 p.m. at Garrett Jones Memorial Home (Shook~Farmer), 45 Roseland Ave., Roseland, New Jersey 07068.  A Mass of Christian Burial will  be celebrated on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10:30 am in Saint Aloysius R.C. Church, 219 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, New Jersey 07006.

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Doris E. Fera - January 02, 1944 - November 20, 2023

Departed: 11/20/2023 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: Doris E. Fera, of West Caldwell and East Hanover, NJ, beloved mother and grandmother, loving partner and friend, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. She lived for 79 years.

Born in Newark, NJ to John and Mary (Farrington) Wills, Doris was raised and lived most of her life in West Caldwell.

Doris graduated from James Caldwell High School in 1962. She attended Westminster College in PA and Katharine Gibbs College in NJ.

She was a friendly face and secretary in the principal’s office for many years at Grover Cleveland Middle School. She loved her job with the Caldwell / West Caldwell Board of Education and looked forward to going to work every day for 26 years.

Her love of family was paramount, and she enjoyed traveling with Charlie. They were snowbirds for many years, sharing time together in Jersey and Florida. She loved the Fourth of July, tea and cookies, square dancing, days on the beach and her grandchildren.

If you knew Doris, then you would know that she was one of the most active Grandmas around! Any chance to babysit or play with the grandkids she was there in a heartbeat. She would play sports with them or jump in the pool any time she had the opportunity.

Doris is survived by her loving partner of 25 years, Charles Krueser; devoted children and their spouses, Karen and Gus Folinas, Michael and Lea Fera; cherished grandchildren, Christopher, Steven, Lauren Folinas, and Miles Fera; siblings, Ginny Taetzsch and Doug Wills and his wife Patty; also extended family and a host of friends from New Jersey to Florida.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Wes Wills and brother-in-law, Bud Taetzsch.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Monday, November 27th from 4-8 pm at Garrett Jones Memorial Home (Shook~Farmer) 45 Roseland Ave., Roseland, New Jersey 07068. Services will be held at GJ Memorial Home on Tuesday, November 28th at 11:00 am followed by the interment at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Caldwell, NJ.

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Charles Richard Affatato - October 05, 1941 - October 26, 2023

Departed: 10/26/2023 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: Charles Richard Affatato, 82, of Parsippany, NJ; formerly of Port Washington, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 26, 2023, surrounded by family.

Charles or “Charley”, as he was known by his family and friends, was born in Brooklyn, NY to Epifanio and Filomena (Mancuso) Affatato. He and his brothers, Edward and Domenick were raised in a classic Italian American family, enjoying all of the wonderful food and family associated with their heritage.

Charley was a graduate from Hunter College, proudly served in the Army National Guard and was self-employed in Sales and Marketing for 60 years. Due to his social nature and his affinity to building authentic connections with others, he chose never to retire.

He met and married the love of his life, Jacqueline “Jackie” Irving, and together they have shared a life and family for over 55 years.

His hobbies included fishing, stamp collecting, reading mystery novels, smoking a nice cigar and spending time in the Catskill Mountains. But his favorite activity of all was to spend time with his family, especially his five grandchildren who he loved more than anything else.

Survived by his beloved wife, Jacqueline; devoted children, Chuck Affatato, Donald Affatato and Jennifer Tang; cherished grandchildren, Alexandra, Ellie, Gabriel, Emma and Nathan; loving brother Domenick Affatato; also five nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather at 11:00 am on Friday, November 10, 2023 in Notre Dame RC Church, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell, NJ.

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Albert Taylor - October 26, 1946 - October 22, 2023

Departed: 10/22/2023 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: Albert Taylor, 76, of Caldwell, NJ unexpectantly passed away on Sunday October 22, 2023.

Al was born on October 26, 1946. He was raised in Paterson, NJ and attended East Side High School. After high school he joined the Army where he was a Paratrooper stationed in Germany. Upon returning, he moved to Caldwell where he worked until finally retiring from West Essex Graphics Inc in 2019. He lived a simple life and enjoyed nothing more than watching the Green Bay Packers play football.

Al was predeceased by his parents, John Albert Taylor and Johanna Taylor, and his sister, Lois Taylor.

He is survived by his wife Lenora, his three children Brad and his wife, Alison, Brian and Lauren along with his grandson, Austin. He is also survived by his brother James and his husband, David, his nephew, Dion and his wife, Shannon, and his great nephew, Landon. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 10:30 am in Saint Aloysius R.C. Church, 219 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, New Jersey 07006

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Ralph A. Franzese - January 13, 1940 - October 15, 2023

Departed: 10/15/2023 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: Ralph A. Franzese, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather of West Caldwell, New Jersey, suddenly passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023. He lived a life of 83 years enjoying family, friends and the outdoors.

Ralph was born and raised in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. His parents, Antonio and Angela (Yasiello) Franzese. He grew up in the family home with his sister, the late Frances Frangiosa.

Mr. Franzese was retired as the store manager of the West Caldwell Shop Rite after 36 years of service.

His passion in life other than family and work was the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting whitetail deer and turkey at his property in New York State over the years with family and friends. Ralph also traveled to Maine to harvest a trophy black bear and to Alaska for a Caribou.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 26 years, Diane (Veneziano); devoted children, Anthony and his wife, Rosemary, Ralph and his wife, MaryAnn and Nicole Franzese; adored grandchildren Michael, Dominic, Joseph and Jennifer; and a cherished great grandson, Luca.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 18th from 4-7 pm at Garrett Jones Memorial Home (@ Shook ~ Farmer FH), 45 Roseland Avenue, Roseland NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, October 19th at 11:00 am in Notre Dame RC Church, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell, NJ. The cremation will be private following the mass.

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Robert D. Hodge - October 17, 1942 - October 04, 2023

Departed: 10/04/2023 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: Robert D. Hodge, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, a devoted volunteer and dedicated citizen of Caldwell, New Jersey, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He lived a full 80 years and died just two weeks short of his 81st birthday.

Robert, affectionately known by all as Bob, was born in Tinton Falls, New Jersey to Francis and Betty (nee Oliver) Hodge. Bob’s father was serving in the Army and stationed at Fort Monmouth when he was born. Even though he was born in Monmouth County he lived his entire life in Western Essex where he was raised in Verona and Cedar Grove and finally settling down in West Caldwell and Caldwell.

He was a graduate of Bloomfield High School in 1960 and attended Rutgers University in Newark. Bob proudly served in the United States Army Reserve from 1964 to 1970 and has been a member of the American Legion James Caldwell Post 185 for many years.

Bob met the love his life, Jane Hiler, at the Verona Presbyterian Church and since then have been inseparable. Together they raised their daughter Lori-Jane in the Caldwells and have been a daily part of her life.

If you knew Bob, you’d know he was a born leader. Give Bob Hodge a task and it would be done immediately and efficiently! He was working and made a sale just one week ago! He was also a born salesman, working most of career at Rehrig International of Richmond, Virginia. He could sell anyone a shopping cart with a handshake and a smile.

His leadership skills went beyond the scope of his work relationships; at the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell he was a Deacon and ruling Elder who was chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee, in the Caldwell / West Essex Kiwanis Club he served as president for two terms and was the Key Club advisor for James Caldwell High School and Mount Saint Dominic Academy, he was also a summer member of the Greater Toms River Kiwanis Club, he was a board member and chairman of the Caldwell Street Fair for many years, he also volunteered with the New Jersey Powerboat Offshore Racing / Benihana Grand Prix for many years.

Bob dedicated much of his life to serving both the church and community through different organizations including serving the people of Western Essex in the Verona and West Essex First Aid Squads for 28 years.

He was honored by Kiwanis International with a George F. Hixson Fellowship that is bestowed to people in recognition for their significant contribution and generosity to Kiwanis.

Second only to family, Bob loved the Jersey Shore and being on the water! He was the proud owner of several boats over the years including the newest addition to the Hodge fleet just last year! He enjoyed times at his shore home on Chadwick Beach Island with family and friends which included - fishing, boating, long days at the beach and countless hours of fun in the sun.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Jane (nee Hiler); loving daughter, Lori-Jane (Kenneth) Dolan; cherished granddaughter, Madeline; also a host of extended family and friends from near and far.

Family and friends will visit on Sunday, October 8th from 2-6 pm at Garrett Jones Memorial Home, 45 Roseland Ave., Roseland, New Jersey 07068. A Service of the Witness to the Resurrection will be held on Monday, October 9th at 10:30 in the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, 326 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006, presiding will be Reverend William Schram and Father Don Hummel. The interment to follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Caldwell with Military Honors provided by the United States Army and the American Legion James Caldwell Post 185.

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David G. Fogel - September 26, 1951 - September 28, 2023

Departed: 09/28/2023 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: The family of David G. Fogel is sad to announce his passing on Thursday, September 28, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Dave was determined to live a full life despite his disability – he lived every day to the best of his ability with the help of his family and friends.

Dave was born in Newark, New Jersey to Bernard and Agnes (Yarosz) Fogel. He was raised in Glen Rock along with his three brothers. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Dave was a graduate of Ramapo College with a bachelor’s degree and later from Caldwell College with a master’s degree.

He met the love of his life, Janet A. Haversang, and together they moved to West Caldwell where they were active in the community and raised their children Tracy and David.

Early in his career he was employed by Deluxe Check Printers. In addition to his family his passion in life was history – Dave was able to get the job of his dreams as a history teacher at Verona High School.

Janet and children are active members of the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell. Dave was also a dedicated Republican; in Bergen County he was a member of the Young Republicans, and in Essex County he was a member of the West Caldwell Republican County Committee.

Recently on Saturday, September 2, 2023, Dave was “dressed to the nines” for his daughter’s wedding at the newlywed’s home in West Caldwell. He was able to participate and to see Tracy and Kevin exchange vows. The young couple brought such joy to Dave and the entire family was able to share the gift of love.

Dave is survived by his loving wife, Janet; devoted children, Tracy Stocker and her husband, Kevin, and David M. Fogel, who all live in West Caldwell; dear brothers, Randy, Robert and Douglas; also a plethora of extended family and friends.

All are invited to join the family as they celebrate Dave’s life at the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, 326 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ on Saturday, November 11, 2023 (Veteran’s Day) at 2:00 pm. Military Honors will be presented after the service outside the church, weather permitting.

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Yvonne Miller - February 21, 1939 - September 04, 2023

Departed: 09/04/2023 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: The family of Yvonne Miller is sad to announce her sudden passing on September 4, 2023 at home in Marion Manor in Caldwell, New Jersey. She lived for 84 years

Born in Newark, New Jersey, Yvonne was the daughter of Ernest and Alvira (Paulich) Gauthier. She was raised in Irvington, NJ and lived the past 19 years in Caldwell.

Yvonne worked at the A&P Bakery in Newark where she met her husband, Andrew T. Miller, Jr.. Together they raised their two children, Andrew, III and Debra in Irvington. Later in life she changed jobs and became a home health aid with Chrill Health Care in Verona before she retired.

Surviving are her children, Andrew T. Miller, III and Debra A Colon; and grandchildren, Joseph Colon, Daniel Fitzgerald, Jr. and Rylee C. Miller.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands, Andrew Miller and Albert Colon. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 7-9 pm at the Garrett Jones Memorial Home (Shook-Farmer), 45 Roseland Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 (973-228-7925). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 10:30 am at St. Aloysius R.C. Church, 219 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006. The inurnment will follow at Hollywood Memorial Park in Union, NJ

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Elizabeth "Beth" A. Day - May 14, 1938 - August 31, 2023

Departed: 08/31/2023 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: The family of Elizabeth A. Day, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, is sad to announce her passing on August 31, 2023, at Cranes Mill in West Caldwell, New Jersey.

Known by all who loved her as “Beth”, she will always be remembered as one who loved her home, family, community, flowers, friends and dogs.

Born in Evanston, Illinois, Beth was the daughter of Marvin L. and Dorothy (Crozier) Anthony. She was raised in Highland Park, Illinois along with her brother, Mark. She was a proud “Boilermaker” of Purdue University where she met and married her husband, Ronald “Ron” G. Day. Beth graduated from Purdue with a BS in Home Economics. The Anthony and Day family have a rich history at Purdue University with a third generation of Boilermakers currently attending!

Ron and Beth married and settled in West Caldwell, New Jersey, where they raised their two children, Laurie and Jim. They established deep roots in the community and have both been steadfast leaders in West Caldwell and Western Essex.

Beth always stayed active, though her passion in life was at home with her family. From her homes on Park Avenue, Oates Terrace and Pin Oak Road, she was a true neighbor and friend to all. She may be most affectionately known as the Welcome Wagon Hostess of West Caldwell – greeting new families as they moved into town. She would say, “I have visited almost every home in West Caldwell!” In her tenure as the W.W. hostess most would say that is true!

Beth began her work after college at Public Service Electric and Gas. She left PSE&G to raise her family and then followed her passion for food working for Nabisco and for Kings Supermarkets.

In addition to family and work, Beth enjoyed so many other activities. While active with her children’s lives, she was a member and president of the Washington School PTA and Brownie leader. She was a member of the American Association of University Women, Garden Club of the Caldwells, the Republican County Committee of West Caldwell and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

She loved her church and church family at The First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell where she was a member of the Mariners Group.

Surviving are her husband, Ron Day; children and their spouses, Laurie and Evren Senol; James and Erika Day; grandchildren, Megan and Andrew Senol, Matthew and Jessica Day.

In addition to her parents, Beth was predeceased by her brother, Mark Anthony.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 5-8 pm at the Garrett Jones Memorial Home (Shook-Farmer), 45 Roseland Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 (973-228-7925). A Service to the Witness to the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 9:30 am at the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, 326 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ. The interment will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Caldwell, NJ - followed also by a celebration of Beth’s life afterwards at Cranes Mill in West Caldwell.

Even though Beth loved flowers the family feels continuing the Anthony and Day legacy at Purdue University would be a fitting memorial, therefore, please consider a donation to the Purdue for Life Foundation (purdueforlife.org) in Beth’s memory.

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Jerry H. Healey, Jr. - November 18, 1946 - August 27, 2023

Departed: 08/27/2023 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: A loving son, husband, father, “gramps”, brother, uncle and friend to many. Jerome H (Jerry) Healey Jr., 76, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born in Jersey City and was the devoted son of Mary (Sullivan) and Jerome (Jerry) Healey Sr. He was raised alongside his three younger brothers in Wood-Ridge, NJ where he attended Assumption School and later Queen of Peace High School in North Arlington.

He continued his education at Brookdale Community College before proudly serving in the US Army as Military Police, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. After returning home, Jerry earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Seton Hall University and later attended Rutgers School of Business in Newark for graduate studies.

His entrepreneurial spirit led him into opening several successful businesses throughout his lifetime. He began his career by opening PJ’s Deli and Restaurant on Rt 53 in Morris Plains alongside friend and classmate Paul. After many years of operating what became a local favorite, Jerry then opened and operated the Rockaway Deli Depot. When Jerry wanted out of the food business; he turned a long-time hobby of home renovation into Jerry’s Handyman Service. This later grew into full home renovations and several house flipping adventures, mostly in his local neighborhood with family by his side. He was always looking for a project and helping friends and family with theirs.

Married for 42 years to Peggy (Emmanuelle), they lived in Mt Tabor for 5 years before moving to Mine Hill in 1985 and starting their family. Together they raised two daughters and enjoyed decades of memories and laughter in the same Mine Hill house they reside in today.

Jerry was eternally curious and turned his curiosities into knowledge as an avid reader. He was knowledgeable and well-versed on just about any subject from history to finance to current global events. He enjoyed basketball all his life; playing as a child and adult and later volunteering as coach for his daughters’ teams. Jerry’s early hobbies included scuba diving, skiing and tennis. Later in life, a breezy day out on his sailboat became a favorite pastime.

Predeceased by his parents, Mary and Jerry, he is survived by his wife of 42 years Peggy (Emmanuelle) and his daughters, MaryAnne (Lee), Megan and cherished granddaughter Everly Mae. Also surviving are his three brothers, Dennis (Rita), Richard (Nora) and David (Jackie) and his in-laws Joey (Donna), Tom, John, Mark, Brian (Suzy), Posey (Mark). Jerry also leaves behind 22 loving nieces and nephews and 12 great-nieces and nephews.

Please join the family for visitation at Tuttle Funeral Home, 272 Route 10 West, Randolph, NJ 07869) on Thursday, August 31, 2023, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Aloysius R.C. Church, 219 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, N.J., on Friday, September1, 2023, at 10:30 am. The interment will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Caldwell. Arrangements in care of Garrett Jones.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for the family, friends, neighbors, and healthcare professionals who championed Jerry during an inspiring battle with pancreatic cancer. Upon his diagnosis, Jerry’s first words were “Well, at least I’m 71. Can you imagine all the little kids that hear that word when they are 5 or 6 years old?”. If so inclined, donations in Jerry’s honor may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).

Please visit www.garrettjonesmemorialhomes.com to share a condolence or memory with the family.

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Gail Landreth Lee - October 27, 1939 - August 18, 2023

Departed: 08/18/2023 (Roseland)

Obituary Preview: The family of Gail Landreth Lee is sad to announce her passing, after a long illness, on Friday, August 18, 2023. Gail died peacefully at home in North Caldwell, New Jersey, with her husband by her side.

Born in Newark, New Jersey to Edwin and Virginia (Rayne) Landreth, Gail was raised in Caldwell and Glen Ridge along with her sister, Carol and brothers, Richard and Robert.

She graduated from Glen Ridge High School and the University of Delaware. While at UD she met her future husband, David Miller Lee. They married soon after graduation, lived in East Orange for a few years before moving back to Caldwell, eventually settling in North Caldwell in 1981. They raised their two sons, Brian and Michael, in the Caldwell’s where they were active in community and at the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell.

Gail was an active church member who taught Sunday School and was a leader in the Youth Club for many years.

Mrs. Lee was an elementary school teacher in Boston and in Cedar Grove.

Gail and David enjoyed living in both New Jersey and Florida for a number of years spending time with family and friends in both states. They were members of the Essex Fells Country Club and the Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club in Vero Beach, Florida.

Surviving are her beloved husband of 59 years, David M. Lee; devoted sons and their wives, Brian and Elizabeth Lee of Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ and Michael and Erika Lee of Rye, NY; cherished grandchildren, Stephen, Matthew, Olivia and Aurelia Lee; loving brother Robert E, Landreth.

In addition to her parents, Gail was predeceased by her brother, Richard Landreth and sister, Carol Miller.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 5-8 pm at the Garrett Jones Memorial Home (Shook-Farmer), 45 Roseland Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 (973-228-7925). A Service to the Witness to the Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, 326 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ. The interment will be private at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Caldwell, NJ.

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Garrett Jones Memorial Homes - Roseland is deeply committed to the local community it serves. The funeral home's staff is actively involved in various community organizations and charities, working tirelessly to make a positive impact on the lives of those around them. From hosting educational seminars and workshops to participating in local events and fundraisers, the funeral home is dedicated to giving back to the community that has supported it for so many years.

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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 any notable achievements.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to notify 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.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, a family member or close friend of the deceased writes the obituary. However, it can also be written by a funeral home or a professional obituary writer.

What information should be included in an obituary?

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 memorial services, donations, or other ways to honor the deceased.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary, but it's usually around 100-200 words. However, some online obituary platforms may have specific word count limits.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many newspapers and online obituary platforms allow you to include one or more photos of the deceased. This can help to make the obituary more personal and meaningful.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

You can usually submit an obituary to a newspaper by contacting their obituary department directly. They will provide you with guidelines on word count, format, and deadlines. You may also need to provide proof of death, such as a death certificate.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance. This can be a therapeutic way to reflect on your life and legacy. However, it's essential to keep in mind that your loved ones may still want to add or modify information after your passing.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, usually including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a more detailed tribute that celebrates the person's life and legacy.

Can I include humor in an obituary?

Yes, many people choose to include humorous anecdotes or quotes in an obituary to reflect the personality of the deceased. This can help to make the obituary more engaging and memorable.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the newspaper or online platform. Some may charge by the word or line, while others may offer package deals or discounts for online-only publications.

Can I edit an obituary after it's been published?

In most cases, it's difficult to make changes to an obituary once it's been published in print. However, online obituaries may be easier to edit or update.

What if I don't want to publish an obituary at all?

While publishing an obituary is a common practice, it's not required. Some families may choose not to publish an obituary due to personal or cultural reasons.

Can I include charitable donations in an obituary?

Yes, many people choose to include information about charitable donations in lieu of flowers in an obituary. This can be a meaningful way to honor the deceased and support a good cause.

How do I find old obituaries?

You can search for old obituaries through online archives, libraries, or genealogy websites. Some popular resources include Newspapers.com, GenealogyBank.com, and FindAGrave.com.

Can I write an obituary for a pet?

Yes, many people choose to write obituaries for their beloved pets. This can be a therapeutic way to process grief and celebrate the life of your furry friend.

What if I'm unsure about what to say in an obituary?

If you're struggling to write an obituary, consider talking to friends or family members who knew the deceased well. You can also seek guidance from a funeral home or professional writer.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Yes, many people choose to include meaningful quotes or song lyrics in an obituary to reflect the personality or interests of the deceased.

How do I handle errors in an obituary?

If you notice errors in an already-published obituary, contact the newspaper or online platform immediately. They may be able to correct the mistake or issue a correction notice.

Can I use social media to share an obituary?

Yes, social media can be a convenient way to share an obituary with friends and family who may not have access to traditional newspapers. You can share a link to the online obituary or post a summary with relevant details.

What if I want to keep the funeral private?

If you prefer to keep the funeral private, you can indicate this in the obituary by stating "private funeral" or "services will be held privately." This lets readers know that they are not invited to attend.

Can I include information about memorial services in an obituary?