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311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 973-478-2500
In Loving Memory of Those That Passed in 2013
Rose Flood (nee Mele), age 92 passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Harold Flood. Loving mother of Dennis Flood, Diane Cerone, and the late Patrick Flood. Dear grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 1. Private services from Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook.
Alice Foronjy (nee Fanarjian), age 96, of Saddle Brook, formerly of Union City and North Bergen, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Said Foronjy. Loving mother of Dawn Donofrio and her husband Ed. Dear grandmother of Michael and Melissa Donofrio. Loving aunt of many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Alice is predeceased by her sister Lucie Baroutjian. Mrs. Foronjy worked as a hat designer and mender in the millinery and garment industries. She was a long time parishioner of Holy Cross Armenian Church in Union City and recently a parishioner of St. Leon Armenian Church in Fair Lawn. She was the oldest living member of the Women's Guild at Holy Cross and devoted many years of service to the organization. Alice was also a member of the Saddle Brook Golden Agers for 20 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 9 AM and Church Service to immediately follow at St. Leon Armenian Church, Fair Lawn, 10 AM. Interment at Flower Hill Cemetery, North Bergen. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Leon Armenian Church Choir, 12-61 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn NJ, 07410. CLICK HERE TO SIGN / VIEW LEGACY.COM ONLINE REMEMBERANCE BOOK Joseph V. Siino, age 72, of Little Ferry, formerly of Fair Lawn, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Husband of the late Rose Siino. Loving father of Rose Stingo and her husband Vinny and Edward Siino and his wife Ana. Dear grandfather of Vincent, Joseph, Christopher, Michael and Leila. Great grandfather of Anthony and Roman. Joseph is also survived by his beloved companion Veronica "Ronnie". Joseph obtained an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Marine Biology. He was a veteran of the US Army and served in the Vietnam War. Mr. Siino coached recreational and high school wrestling for the district of Fair Lawn and was also an AAU referee. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing at Kugler Community Home for Funerals, 311 Fifth St, Saddle Brook NJ on Friday, December 27, 2013 from 12-2 PM with a service to begin at 1PM. CLICK HERE TO SIGN / VIEW LEGACY.COM ONLINE REMEMBERANCE BOOK
Jan Krzysztofczyk, age 83, of Garfield, passed away on December 21, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Josephine (mee Bronowicz). Loving father of Halina Sniegowska (Ryszard), Danuta Nowak (Bogdan) and Wieslaw Krzysztofczyk (Jolanta). Dear grandfather of Katarzyna, Karolina, Anna, Paulina and Victoria. Great grandfather of Kornelia. He was the brother of Pelagia, Janina, Irena, Maria, Jozef and Tadeusz. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from Kugler Community Home on Friday December 27, 2013 at 8:30 AM. Funeral Mass to immediately follow at St. Stanislaus Kostka at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Michaels Cemetery, South Hackensack. Visitation at the funeral home will be held on Thursday, December 26th from 4-8 PM.
Gloria Walker, of Lodi, on December 2, 2013. Visitation at Kugler Community Home, Saddle Brook on Thurs. 4-8 PM. Funeral Mass on Fri., St. Philip the Apostle RCC, 10:30 AM. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery.
Arnold Simpson, age 91 of Saddle Brook passed away November 15, 2013. Arnold was born September 11, 1922 in Hackensack, NJ and lived most of his life in Saddle Brook. He was a self employed General Contractor and Builder of new construction and renovation projects. Arnold was a military veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II. Arnold is survived by his sister, Virginia "Ginger" Petzoldt, his step-son, Tom Arma and his wife Julie of Tubac, AZ, and several nieces and nephews. Arnold was predeceased by his father Arnold Simpson, his mother Martha (nee Finley) who would remarry Anthony Mondore, and who became Arnold's step-father. Arnold is also predeceased by his sisters, Doris Woelk and Carol Viglione, and his beloved wife, Stella (nee Arma) whom he had married on May 29, 1971. Stella's passion for gardening rubbed off on Arnold, and it remained one of his fondest activities in retirement, especially his vegetable gardening. Funeral service visiting hours will be held at Kugler Community Home For Funerals 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9pm. Gina DeGondea, of Sussex County and formerly of Saddle Brook passed on November 14, 2013. Gina was born in Hackensack, NJ and lived in Saddle Brook most of her life before moving to Sussex County 18 years ago. She was a Managing Nurse for Cardiology Associates of Sussex County in Newton, NJ for the last 13 years. Beloved Mother of Erin Cosma and her husband Laz, and Ken Meerendonk and his fiance Crystal. Ever devoted and caring Grandmother of Giovanni and Ariana Cosma. Dearest sister of Francine Sohlman, Dana DeGondea and Frank DeGondea Jr. Loving daughter of parents Lavonne and Frank DeGondea Sr. Funeral services from Kugler Community Home For Funerals, 311 Fifth St, Saddle Brook, NJ. Funeral mass on Tuesday, November 19 at 10:30 AM at St. Philip the Apostle Church, Saddle Brook. Visiting hours at funeral home on Monday, November 18 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. CLICK HERE TO SIGN / VIEW LEGACY.COM ONLINE REMEMBERANCE BOOK Raymond D. Ahles, age 76, of Rochelle Park, formerly of Saddle Brook, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013. Beloved husband of Lynn (nee Sagui). Loving father of Raymond Ahles and his wife Nicolle and Christine Russo and her husband Tony. Dear grandfather of Alexia and Ashley Russo and Forrest, Phoenix and the late Ocean Ahles. Brother of William Ahles of Union City and he is predeceased by his sister Lorraine Kirczow. Raymond is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Ahles served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked for Western Electric and AT&T for over 30 years. Visitation will be held at Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 1-5 PM. CLICK HERE TO SIGN / VIEW LEGACY.COM ONLINE REMEMBERANCE BOOK
William Hernandez, age 58, of Queens, NY passed away on November 11, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Joan Florian Hernandez. Stepfather of Nicole Cobos. Mr. Hernandez served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 15, 2013 at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.
Lawrence J. "Larry" Reyngoudt, of Saddle Brook passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Jeanine (nee DeJulia) Reyngoudt. Loving father of Jenna Reyngoudt and Meghan Jesch and her husband Shawn. Dear grandfather of Bobby Riley. Brother of Lorraine Schneelock and her husband Donald and Joni Muscarella and her husband Frank. Larry is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was a Veteran of the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a former employee of the Saddle Brook DPW for 40 years and was a member of the Saddle Brook Volunteer Fire Department Engine Company # 2 for 45 years. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Funeral at Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 9:30 AM and Funeral Mass to immediately follow at St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Saddle Brook at 10:30 AM. Cremation to follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson. Visiting hours Tuesday, November 5th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. CLICK HERE TO SIGN / VIEW LEGACY.COM ONLINE REMEMBERANCE BOOK Louis A. Leone, age 79 of Saddle Brook passed away suddenly on Friday, November 1, 2013. Mr. Leone was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was the beloved husband of Katherine (nee Fitschen), loving father of Glenn Leone and his late wife Jane, Kathy Lou Leone and her partner Diane Santillo and Karen Kenny and her husband Michael, and proud grandfather of Matthew, Michael and Allyson Kenny. He is also survived by his sister Carol Perry and her husband Phil and their family and brother-in-law Henry Fitschen and his wife Terry and their family. Louis worked for 37 years at Western Electric, AT&T and Lucent. He was Past President and Coach for the Saddle Brook Little League and Mickey Mantle. He was an avid bowler and dedicated fan of the NY football Giants and NY Yankees. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Funeral at Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 10:30 AM. Interment in George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 3 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Leone Foundation, Inc., PO Box 857, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663. CLICK HERE TO SIGN / VIEW LEGACY.COM ONLINE REMEMBERANCE BOOK
Joseph J. Smurik, age 86, passed away at the Paramus, NJ Veterans Memorial Home on October 30, 2013. Dear Father of Steven Smurik of Edgewater, NJ. Joseph was a mechanical engineer for Grumman Aerospace in Long Island and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army receiving the National Defense Service Medal. Â Military Funeral burial services will be held on Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Arneytown, NJ. Â Arrangements from Kugler Community Home for Funerals Saddle Brook, NJ.
Dr. Richard E. Onorevole
Dr Richard E. Onorevole., resident of Saddle Brook was called to his eternal rest by his Lord Jesus on October 27, 2013. He was born in Clifton on June 9, 1928, and a graduate of Clifton High School. His class yearbook listed his ambition to "get married and be happy" a goal he achieved with his beloved wife, Catherine H. (Belli). They met at her cousin's wedding and it was love at first sight. Three years later on April 20, 1952 they were married at St. Brendan's RC Church, Clifton, by Rev. James J. Rugel. His treasure was their seven children: Richard M. and Marie C. (Mulhaul) of Rockaway, Marie E. Onorevole of Dingmans Ferry, PA, John and Patricia (Opperman) of Chester, NY, Nancy C. and her husband Michael Lennon of Long Valley, Joan H. and her husband John Bladek of Clermont, FL, Joseph and Lisa (Murray) of Lafayette and Charles E. and Joanne (Morrison) of Mount Olive, along with nineteen grandchildren, seven adorable great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his brother Carmen A., sisters Italia Edith Onorevole and Mrs. Clara (Rudy) Di Napoli. He taught his sons, by example the important concepts that they should know about being a father, a man and a friend. He taught his daughters patience, kindness and understanding. He was grateful to his wife, Catherine for all of her assistance, understanding and love as he pursued his many interests in helping others. His children described their father as "a Renaissance man" who loved all things Italian: the food, the music, the language and the country, especially, a visit to his parent's birth place. Dr. Onorevole was an academic, educator, author and trustee. His leadership policy was to be sure that the schools were properly managed and to work as a team. He received his Doctorate Degree at Teachers College, Columbia University; Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts at Montclair State University. His memorable 37 years in education in several districts were in New Jersey culminating as Weehawken Superintendent of Schools for 16 years, retiring in 1990, Assistant Superintendent in Piscataway and South Plainfield; Administrator and teacher in Englewood Public Schools; teacher and department chairman, Clifton Public Schools and an Adjunct Professor at Kean College. His thoughtful teaching was recognizing the potential of students as future American citizens and leaders. Dr. Onorevole was an innovator and in the 1970's, he introduced computers for school finance and as an instructional tool for students. He recognized teachers and students needed to be in the forefront of societal changes and to be prepared for the impact of technology in education and business. At that time, computers were not readily accepted and considered a threat to replace teachers. Dr. Onorevole was credited with other innovations in science space studies, learning labs, television programs conducted by students, promoted of the Weehawken Writing Project and founder of the Englewood "One for One" tutorial program. Dr. Onorevole was committed to his community and served as a Trustee, Bergen County Community College; as Vice President, Board of Trustees, Bergen County Vocational and Technical School and a trustee of the Weehawken Public Library Board, a member of the State Board of Examiners, NJ Department of Education and served on the New jersey Committee for the Humanities. He was a recipient of Distinguished Service Award by the Board of Freeholders, Bergen County and the NJ State Board of Examiners. At Montclair State, he was elected to honor societies: Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Omega Pi, president; Montclair Student Government, treasurer and "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges". He was a fraternity member of Phi Lambda Pi, played football and was on the fencing team and the Newman Club. He was a member of several professional organizations: the NJ Association of School Administrators, President of the Hudson County Superintendants Roundtable, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the American Educational Research Association, Bergen County Education Association, NJEA, President of the Englewood Teachers Association, and director of Englewood's "One-For-One" tutorial program. His articles were published in the "Clearing House", "NJEA Review", and doctoral dissertation at Teachers College, Columbia University. Hon. Richard E. Onorevole was council President and Councilman serving four terms on the Saddle Brook Township Council, a twenty five year member of the Township Planning Board and Chairman of the township's first Master Plan. He was a past President of the Saddle Brook Republican Club and a Republican County Committeeman. He was active in sports and community affairs recognizing a commitment we all share for our youth serving as a Committeeman for Boy Scout Troop 216; Saddle Brook Little League manager and the 1967 All Star Team; manager for the Patriots, a Stan Musical Traveling Team and Township Summer Recreation, Director for 10 years. He served his nation as a Tech/Sgt., US Army during the Korean War; Commander of Taejon Chapter #170 Korean War Veterans Association, Chairman of the Korean War Memorial Monument, located at Fair Lawn Parkway, Saddle Brook; member of the American Legion Post #415, Saddle Brook and Weehawken Elks #1456. His recreational pursuits included a love for cooking, tending his garden, raising, raising plants in his green house, golfing and fishing in Canada, the Great Lakes, Alaska and Florida and sharing his love for gardening and the environment with this children and grandchildren. Richard and Catherine enjoyed many cruises and traveling throughout the United States from Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, snorkeling in the Caribbean and tours through Italy, Israel, France, Monte Carlo, Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Czechoslovakia. Dr. Onorevole was a communicant and lector at St. Philip the Apostle, and chairman of the "Annual Prayerful Walk for Life" and a member of the St. Philip Holy Name Society. He was a Past Faithful Navigator, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Bishop O'Connor Assembly #647, Color Corpsman of the Year and Past Grand Knight, Sacred Heart Council #2842, Rochelle Park. Funeral services shall be on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 8:30 AM from the Kugler Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook and 9:30 AM Mass at St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, 488 Saddle River Road, Saddle Brook followed by entombment, Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum, Paterson. Visitation will be held on Thursday, 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. 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Jozefa Tabaka (nee Adamek), age 87 of Saddle Brook, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Bronislaw Tabaka. Loving mother of Irene (James) Ascuitto, Janina (Charles) Lota, Wieslaw (Sharon) Tabaka and Stanislaw Tabaka. Dear grandmother of Audrey (Peter) Morosco, James Jr. Ascuitto, Jennifer and Kristina Lota and Wesley and Jillian Tabaka. Great grandmother of Johnny and Elizabeth Morosco. Jozefa is predeceased by her four sisters and two brothers. She worked as a seamstress at Evy's Fashions in Passaic and was a member of the United Garment Workers Trade Union (UGWTU). Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Funeral at Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 8:30 AM and Funeral Mass to immediately follow at Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Michael's Cemetery, Garfield. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 28th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. CLICK HERE TO SIGN / VIEW LEGACY.COM ONLINE REMEMBERANCE BOOK
Anna Eppi (nee Garofalo), age 92 of Saddle Brook passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Luciano. Loving mother of Lorraine Blaszczak and her husband David and Joseph Eppi and his wife Joann. Dear grandmother of Dana Gunter and Michael and Vincent Eppi. Great grandmother of Gianna. Sister of Rose Garofalo. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Funeral at Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 8:30 AM and Funeral Mass to immediately follow at St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Saddle Brook at 9:30 AM. Interment in George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Louise Sperling, 92, of Saddle Brook, on Oct. 17, 2013. Louise worked at Presto Lock in Garfield, NJ for over 40 years. She resided in Saddle Brook for 84 years. She was the loving daughter of the late Frederick and Marie (Weinber) Sperling. Friends are welcome to attend a graveside service on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 11 AM at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, NJ.
Michael Mazzei, age 97 of Hoboken, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Loving father of Jean Jadevaia. Dear grandfather of Susan Kent (Mark), Michele Cristiano (Don), Michael Jadevaia (Kit) and Patrick Jadevaia. Great grandfather of Ryan, Sean, Christopher and Delaney Kent, Kaitlyn Jadevaia and Joseph Cristiano. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and predeceased by 7 brothers and sisters. Mr. Mazzei was a US Army Veteran during World War II and worked as an electrician for the City of Hoboken before retiring. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Funeral at Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 8:30 AM and Funeral Mass to immediately follow at St. Ann's RC Church, Hoboken at 10 AM. Interment in Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 16th from 4-9 PM.
Lawrence"Larry" Leitner, of Elmwood Park and formerly of Saddle Brook, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2013. Beloved husband of the Margaret Leitner (nee Grumme). Loving father of Lauren Leitner, Anna Phipps and Ashley Leitner. Dear grandfather of Corey Phipps. Brother of Susan Chamberlain. Larry worked for the United States Postal Service in Paterson for 35 years. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Funeral at Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 9 AM. Funeral Mass to immediately follow at the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel in Passaic at 10 AM. Interment at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 10th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Gladys Handzo (nee Jaszenski), age 94 and resident of Saddle Brook for 58 years, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Richard Handzo. Loving mother of Richard Handzo and his wife Robin and Robert Handzo and his wife Judy. Dear grandmother of Karen Madigan (Michael), Robert J. Handzo, Bethany Patel (Vishal), Todd Handzo (Heather) and Brenna Breece (John). Great grandmother of Justin and Haley Madigan and Ajay and Kieran Patel. Sister of Elena Feldmer and Robert Kowalski. She is also survived by her caregiver Eka and many nieces and nephews. Before retiring, Gladys worked for Thermo Electric in Saddle Brook. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 10:30 AM. Interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 8th from 24 & 7-9 PM.
Helen Chrzanowski, of Garfield passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Theodore. Helen was a parishioner of Holy Name RC Church in Garfield. Private services provided by Kugler Community Home for Funerals 311 Fifth St. Saddle Brook, NJ.
Jeffrey W. Kurz, 88, of Leonia, who had a long career as a professor of speech and drama at the City University of New York and served on the Leonia Board of Education in the 1970s, died Friday, Sept. 27, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Cleveland on August 24, 1925, Kurz served in the Coast Guard during World War II in the Battle for the North Atlantic and later was deeply involved in the Religious Society of Friends. Committed to peace, he was a draft counselor during the Vietnam era. Kurz is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janis G. (Grimes) Kurz, and three children: Nancy Wood, of Northiam, England, Jeffery W. Kurz, Jr., of Middletown, Conn., and David L. Kurz, of Wallington, N.J. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, nephews and nieces, and a son-in-law, Timothy Wood. Following the Second World War, Kurz earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University, followed by his masters and doctorate degrees from Columbia University. He taught at CCNY and at Baruch College. He was a poet, playwright, a member of Actors Equity, and for many years acted in and directed productions by the Players’ Guild of Leonia. A memorial service will be held at noon Oct. 27 at the Friends Quaker Meeting House, 224 Highwood Ave, in Ridgewood, NJ 201.445.8450. Arrangements from Kugler Community Funeral Home, Saddle Brook. 973-478-2500
Isabella Fiore (nee Cavalieri), 92, passed away on September 24, 2013. Beloved wife and mother. She was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. Arrangements from Kugler Community Funeral Home, Saddle Brook. (973)478-2500
Marie Swaney (nee Beston), age 96 of Rochelle Park, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Swaney, Sr. Loving mother of Daniel Swaney and his wife Kay and of the late Arthur Swaney, Jr. Dear grandmother of Daniel, John, Brian, Michael and Kevin Swaney and Eileen Neary-Burns. Great grandmother of Joseph Neary, Patrick, Caroline, Julianne, John and Matthew Swaney. Marie is also survived by her brother Daniel Beston, III and her nephew Daniel Beston, IV. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at Kugler Community Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 8:30 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Saddle Brook at 9:30 AM. Interment to immediately follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation at the funeral home will be held on Friday, September 20th from 6-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made New Hope Inc., 106 W Palisade Ave., Englewood, NJ 07631. www.newhope4lifeweb.org
Marie Putrino (nee Setticase), age 79 of Lodi, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Putrino. Loving mother of JoAnne Caleca and Maria Teresa Cevikeo. Dear grandmother of Janet. Sister of Frank, Ciro and Joseph Setticase, Vencanz Cavaliery and Josephine Crispano. Marie is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brothers Emanuel and Anthony Setticase. Visitation will be held at Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook on Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Prayer service to begin at 7:45 PM. Private cremation will follow.
Joan Elise Shea (nee Galipeau) age 87, of Saddle Brook, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Raymond B. Shea. Loving mother of the late Bradley Shea, Barbara Bear (Gary), James Shea (Doris), Elizabeth Byrne (Lawrence) and David Shea (Dana). Dear grandmother of Raymond, Mary, Jianna, Nicholas and the late Daniel. Joan is predeceased by her sisters Doris Maurer and Eileen Baxter. She attended Columbia University and New York University (NYU) and graduated from Englewood Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. Before retiring, Joan was a Nursing Supervisor at Daughters of Miriam Center in Clifton for over 25 years. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend visitation at Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 from 9-10 AM and Funeral Mass to immediately follow at St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Saddle Brook at 10:30 AM. Interment at Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, 488 Saddle River Road, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663.
Rudolph (Rudy) Mihalik, age 90, originally of Saddle Brook and resident of Hackensack for 60 years, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013. Rudolph was a World War II Veteran serving for the U.S. Army. Before retiring, he worked as a pipe fitter at Chas. E. Hulley Co. He was a Charter Member of the American Legion Post 415. Beloved husband of the late Anne (nee Kaminski) for 54 years. Loving father of Dianne Spagnuolo and her husband Louis and the late Kathy Comoletti. Cherished grandfather of Rae Anne McGee, Amy Spagnuolo and Ryan Comoletti. Dear brother of Stephen and Edward. Rudy is predeceased by his parents, Michael and Susan, his siblings, Charles, John, Joseph, Frank, Michael, Susan and Louis. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral from Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 10 AM and Funeral Mass to follow at 11 AM at Queen of Peace RC Church in Maywood. Private cremation to follow. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 24, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Audrey J. D'Anthony of Saddle Brook passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013. Beloved Mother of Diane DeSantis of Rutherford, Alfred D'Anthony and his wife Debbie of Garfield and Steven D'Anthony and his wife Debbie of Clifton. Loving Grandmother of Elizabeth and Dominick DeSantis, Michelle D'Anthony, Lisa Nolasco and her husband Pedro, Michael D'Anthony and his fiancee Samantha (Sam). Dear Great-Grandmother of Anthony, Christina, Jonathan (JJ) and Matthew. Funeral services from Kugler Community Funeral Home 311 Fifth St. Saddle Brook. Visitation hours on Monday, July 22 from 5 to 9pm with prayer services by Rev. Peter Wilkinson to begin at 8pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer program
Olga Jukow Kost, a resident of Garfield for sixty-two years, entered into rest on June 30, 2013. Olga was the beloved wife of the late Michael Kost. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen and her husband, Paul Bascardi of Chester, New York; son, Michael and his wife Sharyn of Branchburg, New Jersey. She was the loving Grandmother of Gillian, Paul, and Matthew, and the Great-Grandmother of Madelyn, Maximus, and Charlotte. At the request of the family, visitation and funeral arrangements, from Kugler Community Funeral Home, will be held privately with interment in George Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, Paramus, NJ.
Aurora LaPenta (nee Beaudry), age 81, of Hazlet, formerly of Saddle Brook, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Frank LaPenta. Loving mother of Coleen Kriete and her husband Richard and of JoAnn O'Beirne and her husband Charles. Dear grandmother of Frank, Shannon, Johnny, Chance and Dale. Aurora is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her sisters Dorothy and Lorraine. Funeral and Committal Service will be on Saturday, 11 AM at St. Mary's Cemetery in Saddle Brook. Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 7-9 PM at Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook.
Alfred F. Baione Jr., age 75, of Garfield, passed away on June 2, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Joan Baione. Loving father of Alfred and his wife Elena, Anne Marie, Carmine and his wife Elizabeth, Anthony and Joseph Baione. Dearest grandfather of Elisabeth, Sarah, Alfred Jr., Erin and Lilly Baione. Dear brother of Frank (Anna), Charlie (Joyce) and Carmine (Nancy) Baione and Rita Dadabo and Lucy Gaugler. Mr. Baione is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Alfred was a Merchant Marine and traveled the world during his youth. He was a self employed butcher at Freddie's Meat Market in NYC for 40 years. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the funeral at Kugler Community Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook, NJ on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Saddle Brook. Visitation will be Thursday, June 6th from 4-8 PM.
Suchow Scott Chowtavi, of Garfield passed away on May 29, 2013 at his home. He fought a courageous battle with lung cancer. Suchow was born in Bangkok, Thailand. He was a retired underwriter for Magna Carta Ins. Co., in NY and a vender for Aramark Sports in East Rutherford, NJ. He was a veteran of the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (nee Gasper) and the cherished father of Laurie, and the adored grandfather of Chirstopher, Kaylin, Rebecca and Nicholas Volltrauer. He is also survived by 2 sister-in-laws; Kathy Bivaletz and Fay Gasper, and a nephew, Arthur Gasper. All services and cremation were private and handled by Kugler Community Home in Saddle Brook.
Albert Verile, age 61, of Wayne, formerly of Maywood passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013. Beloved husband of Linda Verile (nee Christopher). Loving father of Kevin and Meaghan Verile and of Sarah. Dear grandfather of Dylan. Brother of Louis Verile and his wife Ruth Ann. Albert is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his parents Louis and Rose Verile. Mr. Verile was a US Army Veteran during the Vietnam War and received a Vietnam Service Medal serving as infantry. Visitation at Kugler Community Home, 311 5th Street, Saddle Brook, on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Friday, 9:30 AM at the funeral home and Funeral Mass to immediately follow at St. Philip the Apostle RC Church at 10:30 AM. Committal Service to take place at Cedar Lawn Crematory, Paterson
Jean Voigtlander, age 67, of Garfield, NJ passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013. Memorial gathering and services at Kugler Community Home For Funerals, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook, NJ on Friday, May 31st from 2-4 PM.
Edward F. Stuckey Sr., age 85, of Saddle Brook, formerly of Passaic and Clifton, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013. Beloved husband of Margaret Stuckey (nee Gaughan) of 61 years. Loving father of Mary, Edward (Blanche), the late James, Paul (Laura), and John (Maureen) Stuckey. Dear grandfather of Shannon Reynolds, Audra, Rachel, Jamie, Kevin, Ryan, Mary, and Eamon Stuckey; and great- grandfather of Wesley Reynolds. Mr. Stuckey is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers William and John Stuckey, and his sister Loyola Blacknik. Edward was a graduate of Passaic High School and Seton Hall University. He served in the US Army, and retired as a Chief Financial Officer at Colorite Plastics in Ridgefield. Edward was also a parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church. Visitation at Kugler Community Home, 311 5th Street, Saddle Brook, on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Thursday, 9:30 AM at the funeral home, and Funeral Mass to immediately follow at St. Philip the Apostle RC Church at 10:30 AM. Interment to follow at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi, NJ. Irena Lojek (nee Galus), age 87, of Saddle Brook, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Jozef Lojek. Loving mother of Maria and her husband John Baginski, Frank Lojek and the late Jozef Lojek. Dear grandmother of James (Heather), Richard, Jerry (Arlene) and Robert (Tiffany) Baginski and great grandmother of six. Irena is predeceased by her parents Jozef and Zofia Galus, sister Maria Paluch and brother Jozef Galus. Irena, along with her husband and children moved to Garfield, NJ from Krempachy, Poland in 1963 and worked as a housekeeper at Passaic General Hospital in Passaic. She was a parishioner of St. Stanislaus Kostka RC Church in Garfield. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing at Kugler Community Home for Funerals, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook, on Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 4-8 PM. Funeral Friday, May 24, 2013 at Kugler Community Home, 9 AM and Mass to immediately follow at St. Stanislaus Kostka RC Church at 10 AM. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Saddle Brook.
Mark T. Sommer, age 57, of Saddle Brook, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Sommer (nee Knag). Loving son of Virginia and the late Edward Sommer. Dear brother of Edward T. Sommer and his wife Elaine and Peter Sommer and his wife Lori. Uncle of Shaun and Scott Sommer, Leigha Perry, Kaitlin Bolukbas and Brian Sommer. Private Cremation by Kugler Community Home for Funerals, (973) 478-2500. CLICK HERE TO SIGN / VIEW LEGACY.COM ONLINE REMEMBERANCE BOOK
Harold T. Brendel Jr., of Lodi, formerly of Saddle Brook, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Mr. Harold Brendel is survived by his daughters, Sara Dowling (William), Carolyn and Crystal Brendel and their mother Tammie. Dear grandfather of Chyanne, William Jr. and Isabella. Beloved son of Harold Sr. and Virginia Brendel. Loving brother of Valentine (Debra), Joanne, and Carol Brendel, Virginia Taormina (Ron) and Eddie (Ro) Goldberg. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Harold worked as a mechanic for 37 years at Tri-Way Kars in South Hackensack, NJ. He was a very active member in the Saddle Brook VFW, Post 3484 , Little Ferry VFW, Post 809, the American Legion Riders of Rochelle Park, Post 170, American Legion of Saddle Brook, Post 415 and Sons of the American Legion. Mr. Brendel also participated in several U.S. Veteran organizations among many communities. Viewing hours will be on Wednesday & Thursday, May 8 & 9, 2013 from 4-8 PM. Funeral Services from Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook, NJ on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 9:30 AM and Funeral Mass to immediately follow at 10:30 AM at St. Philip the Apostle R.C. Church in Saddle Brook. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Saddle Brook. FABE (Gape) MAGNO, of Saddle Brook, formerly of Union City, NJ, passed away on May 1, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Sarah. Loving father of Guy Magno and his late wife Phyllis, and Donna Collinson and her husband Jess. Dear grandfather of Michael and Ashley Magno and Jesse, Matthew and Trevor Collinson. Brother of Frank and Nick Grano. He is predeceased by his brothers Michael Magno and Paul and Joseph Grano and his sisters Mary Ciminnisi and Catherine Salandra. Fabe is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Magno was a WWII Veteran serving in the US Army where he was also involved in the Normandy Beach invasion and received a Purple Heart. Fabe was a member of the Golden Ages of Saddle Brook. Viewing hours will be Sunday. May 5, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Services from Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook, NJ on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 9:30 AM and Funeral Mass to immediately follow at 10:30 AM at St. Philip the Apostle R.C. Church in Saddle Brook. Cemetery committal services to follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, www.stjude.org or to the Alzheimer's Association, NJ Chapter, www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp
MARGARET MATHYAS, formerly of Hewitt on April 27, 2013. Loving mother of Stephen J. Mathyas and his wife Tracey of Dorset, Vermont. Proud grandmother of Stephen L. Dear sister of Mary Westervelt of Haskell, NJ and Joseph Fitzpatrick of Scotland. Margaret is predeceased by her husband Stephen E., her son Michael, and her brothers John and Michael Fitzpatrick. Funeral arrangements by Kugler Community Home for Funerals, 311 Fifth St. Saddle Brook. Visiting hours are Monday, April 29 from 3-6PM. Funeral prayer services at funeral home on Tuesday at 10AM. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Saddle Brook. CLICK HERE TO SIGN / VIEW LEGACY.COM ONLINE REMEMBERANCE BOOK
JOSEPHINE GUERRA, age 77, of Hackettstown and formerly of Saddle Brook, NJ passed away peacefully on April 25, 2013. Josephine was born in Sicily to the late Giuseppe and Antonina (nee Manuele) Barbagallo. She is survived by her loving husband, Anthony Guerra, her son Mark and his wife Debbie, her daughter Linda Auteri and her husband Michael, her grandchildren Danielle, Liana, Christopher, Mark, Maria and Kristin, her brother Paul Barbagallo, and her sisters Angela Putis and Marilyn Salvati. She was predeceased by a sister Paula Facchini. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 29 at 11AM at Kugler Community Home for Funerals, 311 Fifth St. Saddle Brook, followed by entombment in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum in Paterson. Visiting hours are Sunday from 3-6PM.
EVELYN KELLER, age 96, of Saddle Brook, NJ passed away peacefully on April 24, 2013. Evelyn was born in Little Ferry, NJ to the late Rudolph and Anna (nee Inakal) Jenicek. Evelyn worked many years for General Motors Overseas Division and has lived in Saddle Brook since the 1940's. She is survived by her son, Rickey Keller of Saddle Brook. Services were private from Kugler Community Home for Funerals, 311 Fifth Street Saddle Brook, NJ.
Daniel J. Mysko, age 63, of Garfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Beloved husband of Rosalie (nee Corsale). Loving father of Cherilyn Huliev and her husband Eosko and Michelle Smith and her husband Shaun. Dear grandfather of Brielle, Matthew, Nicholas, Brooke and Jonathan. Brother-in-law of Judy and Norman Corsale. Mr. Mysko was an avid saltwater fisherman. He worked for the Garfield Board of Education as a custodian for 24 years and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows RC Church in Garfield. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Gathering at Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook, on Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 1-4 PM. Memorial Prayer Service to begin at 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association in memory of Mr. Daniel Mysko. CLICK HERE TO SIGN / VIEW LEGACY.COM ONLINE REMEMBERANCE BOOK Bruno P. Cebula, age 89, of the Paramus Veteran's, formerly of Saddle Brook, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from coronary artery disease. Mr. Cebula was born and raised in Garfield and Saddle Brook. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Cebula was a machinist at Wrights Aeronautical. After 26 years, he retired as a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service in Rochelle Park / Saddle Brook. He was a Charter Member of the American Legion Post 415 in Saddle Brook and also served as Sergeant-at-Arms. Mr. Cebula was the Grand Marshall in the 1975 Saddle Brook Memorial Day Parade. He was a lifetime parishioner of Ss. Peter & Paul Polish National Catholic Church in Passaic, NJ. Beloved and last remaining son of the late George and Rozalia Cebula. He is predeceased by his sister, Celia Gola and brothers, Henry, Stanley and Frank Cebula. Dear Uncle to Allen and Charles Cebula, Ardeene Wratten, Gloria Deane, Diane Curcio, Marilyn Cebula, Rosemary Lipala, Ann Smith and the late Ladis Gola. Great Uncle to Guy Gola, Darren and Tammy Moscrip, Nicholas and Sara Lipala and Deidre and Kirsten Deane. Great-Great Uncle to Kaius and Auden Smith. Friends and Relatives are invited to attend the funeral at Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook on Wednesday, April 17th at 9 AM. Funeral Service to immediately follow at 10 AM at Ss. Peter & Paul Polish National Church, Passaic. Interment in East Ridge Lawn Cemetery, Clifton. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Legion, Post 415 in Saddle Brook, NJ. CLICK HERE TO SIGN / VIEW LEGACY.COM ONLINE REMEMBERANCE BOOK Mary T. Giordano (nee Robinson), age 79, of Glen Rock, formerly of Palisades Park, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Beloved wife of Don Giordano. Loving mother of Gene, Donald (Aline) and Michael (Lena) Giordano. Dear grandmother of Donny, Rene, Kimberly, Christina, Jessica, Ethan, Andrew, Michael, Matthew, Indya, Keelan and Caleb. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mary was a nurse at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood for 20 years before retiring in 1999. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing at Kugler Community Home for Funerals, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook, on Wednesday, April 3rd from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral at Kugler Community Home on Thursday, April 4th at 10 AM and Prayer Service to begin at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, New Jersey Chapter, 14 Commerce Drive, Cranford, NJ 07016. CLICK HERE TO SIGN / VIEW LEGACY.COM ONLINE REMEMBERANCE BOOK Mary Puzzo (nee Stamboully), age 82, of Saddle Brook, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Loving mother of Rocco Puzzo and Roxanne Carroll and her husband Mark. Dear grandmother of Keith and Danielle Carroll. Mary is predeceased by her brother Albert Stambouly and her sister Helen Argondizza. She worked for the National Community Bank in Maywood for 30 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing at Kugler Community Home for Funerals, 311 Fifth St, Saddle Brook, on Monday, April 1st from 4-8 PM. Funeral service at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, April 2nd at Kugler Community Home, Mass to immediately follow at 10:30 AM at St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Saddle Brook. Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Saddle Brook. CLICK HERE TO SIGN / VIEW LEGACY.COM ONLINE REMEMBERANCE BOOK
Lorraine L. Puccio (nee McCready), age 85, of Saddle Brook, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Beloved wife of Adolph Puccio. Dear sister of Eileen Davies. Aunt of Nancy Beringhelli, Raymond Davies and Linda Ware. Mrs. Puccio is also survived by many great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing at Kugler Community Home for Funerals, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook, on Thursday, March 28th from 7-9 PM. Private cremation to follow.
Marie Anne Loheac (nee LeDu), age 77, of Saddle Brook, on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Beloved wife of Georges for 48 years. Loving mother of her son, Michel Loheac and his wife Jennifer, and daughter, Patricia Dina and her husband Doug. Dear grandmother of Katherine, Lindsey and George Loheac of Chester, New Jersey. Marie Anne is also survived by her sister Yvette Guyader in France. Marie Anne was born to Isabelle and Yves LeDu, a farming family, on July 19, 1935 in Leuhan, France. At 24, she immigrated to New York where she met Georges and the friends she would have for life. With their two young children, Marie Anne and Georges eventually settled in Saddle Brook, New Jersey in 1969. Marie Anne loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed hiking and dancing. Marie Anne was an active member of the BZH-NY, a French-American cultural group. Funeral Services from Kugler Community Home, 311- 5th Street, Saddle Brook on Wednesday March 27th, visiting hours from 10am and prayer services to begin at 12:45pm. Entombment in Clover Leaf Memorial Park in Woodbridge, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Valley Hospital Foundation, 233 N. Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
Carol Yanni (nee Schulte), age 70, of Saddle Brook, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Valentino. Loving Mother of John and his wife Donna Yanni; Nancy (nee Yanni) & her husband Wayne Brumfield; Maria (nee Yanni) and her husband Jesse Harris. Devoted grandmother of Carol and Catherine Yanni and Frankie Harris. Carol is survived by her brother Robert Schulte. She is predeceased by her son, Frank Yanni, brother, Henry Schulte and her parents Henry and Nancy Schulte. Funeral Services from Kugler Community Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook on Monday, March 25th at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Leo's RC Church 10:30 AM. Entombment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Saddle Brook. Visiting hours Sunday, March 24th 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Christopher Patrick Conroy, age 46, of Saddle Brook, passed away on March 17, 2013. Beloved son of Thomas Conroy, Sr. and the late Joan. Loving brother of Jeanne and her husband Jay Harrison, Kathleen Conroy, Susan and her husband Michael Mandzy, Thomas Conroy, Jr. and his wife Erica and Steven Conroy. Dear uncle of Michelle Haug and her husband Jay, Terence Harrison, Thomas III, Ashley and Michael Conroy, Kathleen Mandzy, and Steven, Kaitlyn and Kelly Conroy. Visitation at Kugler Community Funeral Home, 311 Fifth St., Saddle Brook, on Wednesday, March 20th from 2–4 and 7–9 PM. Funeral on Thursday, March 21st, 9:30 AM at Kugler Funeral Home and 10:30 AM Mass to immediately follow at St. Philip the Apostle R.C. Church, Saddle Brook. Interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: The Christopher Reeve Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
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