Obituaries

Aida J. Buffa

Aida J. Buffa

Oct 4, 2007

Buffa, Aida J. (nee Ciocca), 66, on October 4, 2007 of Teaneck formerly of Bergenfield. Born in Bronx, NY, she was a self employed artist. Beloved wife of Charles W. Buffa. Devoted mother of, Regina Buffa-Veedell, Carla Buffa and Celeste Whritenour. Dear sister of Robert Ciocca. Loving grandmother of Adam Veedell and Gianna Whritenour. Family and friends will gather at...

Douglas M. Van Valen

Douglas M. Van Valen

Oct 2, 2007

Douglas Michael David Van Valen on October 2, 2007 of New Milford. Born in Teaneck, he was a Worker for the Oradell Department of Public Works. A graduate of Bergenfield High School, Class of 1997, he was a Volunteer Fireman for the New Milford, Oradell and Bergenfield Fire Departments, a Certified EMT and in CPR, a former member of Boy...

Sr. Mary Ibar Finnerty

Sr. Mary Ibar Finnerty

Oct 1, 2007

Aylward, Sr. Mary Ibar on October 1, 2007 of Tenafly, . Born in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland, she was a Religious Sister and Teacher for the Missionary Franciscan Sisters, Tenafly. Arrangements Riewerts Memorial Home, Bergenfield. Funeral Home: Riewerts Memorial Home 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ US 07621Previous EventsvisitationTuesday, October 2, 2007 Our Lady of Angels Chapel Tenafly, NJ 07670

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Randa F. McGarry

Randa F. McGarry

Sep 30, 2007

Randa F. McGarry (nee Balaban), 65, of Bergenfield died on September 30, 2007 at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was a Real Estate Broker for Century 21 Prime Properties, New Milford. Surviving are her husband Ronald F. McGarry, daughters Michelle Chester and Reagan Brenner, mother Rosalyn Balaban, sisters Linda Adler and Abby Balaban and grandchildren...

David E. Breitwieser

David E. Breitwieser

Sep 29, 2007

Breitwieser, Sr., David, 61, of Emerson on September 29, 2007. Loving father of Jennifer Cosgrove, Shannon English (and her husband Steve) and David Jr. Beloved brother of Debbie Jans and ex-husband and dear friend of Tracy. The family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9PM at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield. Cremation will be private. Memorial donations...

Edna M. Lind

Edna M. Lind

Sep 27, 2007

Edna M. Lind, (nee Lawson), 90, on September 27, 2007 of Bergenfield. Born in New York, NY, she was a former County Committeeperson for the Bergenfield Republican Club. Beloved wife of the late Carl E. Lind. Devoted mother of Carol Ann, Carl H. and Edwin L. Lind. Loving grandmother of Eric Lind and Amy Welsh and great grandson Jack Robert...

James J. Watters

James J. Watters

Sep 26, 2007

James J. (Muddy) Watters, , 47, on September 26, 2007 of Bergenfield. Born in Passaic, NJ, he was a construction worker for Michael Howard, Paramus. Loving son of Margaret and the late James Watters. Dear brother of Irene Cantone, Jean Terpstra and Joanne Ray. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield on Monday at 8:30AM...

William M. McGowan

William M. McGowan

Sep 25, 2007

William M. McGowan , 87, on September 25, 2007 of Garfield. Born in County Leitrim, Ireland, he was a Frameman for NY Telephone Co., New York City retiring in 1981 and was a lifetime member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, New York, NY. Beloved husband of Mary McGowan (nee Mulligan). Devoted father of Mary Schmitt (and her husband Robert),...

Ralph J. Gigi

Ralph J. Gigi

Sep 22, 2007

Ralph J. Gigi, 78, on September 22, 2007 of Bergenfield. Born in Manhattan, NY, he was an Army Veteran of the Korean War, a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church and a member of the Sons of Italy, Bergenfield. He was the Director of Enviromental Affairs for Polychrome Corp., Carlstadt until retiring in 1994. Beloved husband of Constance M....

Elisa B. Hernandez

Elisa B. Hernandez

Sep 22, 2007

Elisa Hernandez (nee Bonafacio), 41, of New Milford, NJ died on September 22, 2007 at Prospect Heights Care Center in Hackensack. Born in the Philippines, she came to the USA in 1993 and worked as an Activities Director for Woodcrest Center Nursing Home in New Milford. Beloved wife of Richard G. Garcia. Devoted mother of Eric H. and Mikheeela H....

Stanley J. Buchanan

Stanley J. Buchanan

Sep 21, 2007

Stanley J. Buchanan, 80, on September 21, 2007 of Cresskill formerly of Bergenfield. Born in Bronx, NY, he was a Supervisor for Bell Telephone Co., Jersey City for 38 yrs. retiring in 1987. An Army veteran of WWII, he was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church, a member for 60 yrs. and Past Commander of American Legion Post...

Anthony J. Pepe, Jr

Anthony J. Pepe, Jr

Sep 21, 2007

Anthony J. Pepe, Jr., 74, on September 21, 2007 of Bergenfield. Born in Bronx, NY, he was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a Postal Worker for the US Postal Service, Jersey City until retiring in 1990. Beloved husband of the late Frances Pepe. Devoted father of Theresa M. Kuhn, Anthony, III and Frank Pepe. Loving grandfather...

Felicien Yves Croizer

Felicien Yves Croizer

Sep 19, 2007

Felicien Yves Croizer, 68, on September 19, 2007 of Bergenfield. He was born in Glomel, France on May 24, 1939. While a teenager in France he loved the Boy Scouts and made the rank of Life Scout. He served in the French Army between 1959-1961, where he stationed in No. Africa. There he taught and educated numerous orphans and kids...

Honey Wada

Honey Wada

Sep 19, 2007

Honey Wada (nee Toda), 86, on September 19, 2007 of Bergenfield. Born in Fresno, CA, she was a Teacher for Ft. Lee Board of Education retiring in 1991. During her tenure, she was awarded the "Bergen County Teacher of the Year". She was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Japanese-American United Church of New York City. She...

Anne E. Powers

Anne E. Powers

Sep 17, 2007

Anne E. Powers (nee Sherman), 86, died on Monday, September 17, 2007. Born in New York City, she was most recently a resident of Englewood, where she lived with her sister, Eileen M. Jamieson. She was the widow of William J. Powers, Jr., a USMC veteran from Bronx, NY. Her remains will join those of her husband at L.I. National...

Janet Calise

Janet Calise

Sep 14, 2007

Calise, Janet (nee:Leiser) on September 14, 2007 of Bergenfield. Born in Jersey City, NJ. Beloved wife of Joseph D. Calise. Devoted mother of Jay J. Calise and the late James R. Calise. Loving sister of Robert Leiser. Cherished grandmother of Jacqueline. Funeral service at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield on Monday at 10AM. Interment Clover Leaf Memorial...

Catherine L. Vyborny

Catherine L. Vyborny

Sep 10, 2007

Catherine L. Vyborny (nee Focacci), 83, on September 10, 2007 of Bergenfield. Born in Brooklyn, NY she was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church. Beloved wife of John F. Vyborny. Devoted mother of Barbara A. Vyborny, Susan M. Nahhas (and her husband Karl), the late Thomas and John Vyborny and like a daughter, Lorraine Peine (and her husband...

James F. McGlynn

James F. McGlynn

Sep 9, 2007

James F. McGlynn , 90, on September 9, 2007 of Bergenfield. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he came to the USA in 1955. A parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church, he was a member of St. John's K of C #1345, Dumont and a veteran of WW II. He was a tool and die maker for Nabisco, Fair Lawn until...

Madeline T. Hayes

Madeline T. Hayes

Sep 7, 2007

Madeline T. Hayes (nee Karl), 86, on September 7, 2007 of Bergenfield. Born in Germany, she was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church and for 25 yrs, St. John's Golden Age Club. Beloved wife of Patrick T. Hayes. Devoted mother of Lynn Hayes Feola, Thomas J. and Terrence C. Hayes. Dear sister of C. Robert Karl. Loving grandmother...

Christine Rose Biagas

Christine Rose Biagas

Sep 5, 2007

Christine Rose Biagas (nee Collins) on September 5, 2007 of Bergenfield. Born in Pointe Coupee, LA, she was a banker for Interchange Bank, Bergenfield, a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, a member of the Bergenfield Lions Club and a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Predeceased by her parents Manuel and Florence Collins and brother Randall T....