Obituaries

Helen C. Donahue

Helen C. Donahue

Apr 10, 2015

Helen Catherine "Mama" Donahue, who loved all and was loved by all, went home to be with Jesus on April 10, 2015. She fought hard to stay with her cherished family until it was time for true rest and peace. She was "29." Mama was born to Albert and Christina Anderson on April 12, 1928. She graduated from Cliffside Park...

Doris C. Nord

Doris C. Nord

Apr 9, 2015

Doris C. Nord, 92, a lifelong resident of Bergenfield passed away on April 9, 2015. Devoted wife of the late Elmer Nord. Beloved mother of Jeanette L. Melius and her husband Philip and Philip B. Nord. Loving grandmother of Kristine Skiba and Daniel Melius and great grandmother of Joseph and Juliette Skiba. Dear aunt of Walter S. Landis, Jr. and...

Helga Schirmer

Helga Schirmer

Apr 6, 2015

Dr. Helga Schirmer, 91, of Ft. Lee passed away on April 6, 2015. Born in Norway, she graduated from Palmer School of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1964 and had her private practice in New York City for over 30 yrs. Dear sister of the late Hans Schirmer and Astri Wellner. Beloved aunt of Lisa Patterson and Susan Anderson. Loving...

Anthony Mastropasqua

Anthony Mastropasqua

Apr 3, 2015

MASTROPASQUA, Anthony on April 3, 2015 of Bergenfield. Before retiring he owned and operated Tony's Garage/Bergenfield Garage, Inc. Beloved husband of the late Beverly. Devoted father of Jay, Randi Oppelt, Meryl McCann, Liana Casatelli and Christi Monaghan. Dear brother of Louis, Rose Mazziotta and the late Angelo, Mary DiGennaro, Lucas, Dominick and Theresa Canino. Also survived by 13 loving grandchildren...

Michael J. Reilly

Michael J. Reilly

Apr 1, 2015

Michael J. Reilly, 51, of Little Ferry formerly of New Milford passed away on April 1, 2015. He had been a Customer Service Representative for Atlantic-Detroit Diesel in Lodi. Beloved father of Farin Schwartz. Cherished son of Richard and the late Doris Reilly and grandson of the late Dorothy Reilly. Dear brother of Patricia Kraft and her husband Martin, Kathleen...

Alice B. Goebel

Alice B. Goebel

Mar 28, 2015

Alice B. Goebel 92 of Bergenfield passed away on March 28, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Edward Goebel. Loving mother of Bruce and Arlene and her husband Neil. Dear sister of the late John Schmid and Willy Strobel. Cherished grandmother of Johnathan and Danielle. She was a sales representative for Penguin Publishing. A longtime member of Clinton Ave Reformed...

Virginia S. McGovern

Virginia S. McGovern

Mar 27, 2015

Virginia S. McGovern of Dumont passed away on March 27, 2015. Beloved wife of Richard McGovern. Loving daughter of Raymond and Elizabeth Sauter and daughter-in-law of Margaret McGovern. Dear sister of Barbara Mortenson and husband Jerome of Cedar Grove, Ellen Zuban and husband Roberto of West Milford, and Ray Sauter of Ridgefield Park. Cherished aunt of Rob Zuban of San...

George F. Braeske

George F. Braeske

Mar 12, 2015

BRAESKE, George, 72, of Bergenfield went to be with his loved ones in heaven on Thursday, March 12. George was beloved by his family and friends for his gentle spirit and big-hearted soul. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Susan Atkinson Braeske, and his three children, Kristine (Jamie) Rodgerson, Michael Braeske (Peggy and her children Vicki,...

George A. Meyer

George A. Meyer

Mar 12, 2015

George A Meyer, 93, of Bergenfield went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2015. Born Nov. 24, 1921, he grew up in the Inwood section of NYC across the street from his beloved wife Fanny. They married in 1947 and moved to Bergenfield in 1958. He is survived by his daughter Catherine, son George and his wife Pamela,...

Violet James

Violet James

Mar 11, 2015

James, Violet of Teaneck, NJ. Visiting at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ on Wednesday March 11, 2015 from 7-9 PM and Thursday March 12, 2015 from 10-11 AM. Funeral service at the funeral home on Thursday at 11 AM. Cremation will be private. Funeral Home: Riewerts Memorial Home 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ US 07621Previous...

Nora Frances Leahy

Nora Frances Leahy

Mar 9, 2015

Visiting Wednesday from 4-8 pm. Interment George Washington Washington Memorial Park, Paramus at 11 am.Funeral Home: Riewerts Memorial Home 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ US 07621Service: Riewerts Memorial Home 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ US 07621 All meet at the cemetery at 11 amPrevious EventsvisitationWednesday, March 11, 2015 Riewerts Memorial Home 187 South Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ 07621...

Charles E. Koegel

Charles E. Koegel

Mar 9, 2015

Charles E. Koegel, 93, of Lakewood formerly of Bergenfield passed away on March 9, 2015. Born in Hackensack, he grew up in Lakewood. Moving to Bergenfield in 1957 he moved to Leisure Village in Lakewood in 1998. He was a Supervisor for Western Electric in Kearny for 42 yrs. He was an Army Air Corp. Veteran of WWII. A Tech...

John F. Hetterich

John F. Hetterich

Feb 23, 2015

John F. Hetterich, 71, of Bergenfield passed away on February 23, 2015. He was a retired Driver for the Teaneck D.P.W., was then a Bus Driver for the Bergenfield Board of Education and Japanese School in Ft. Lee. Beloved husband of Janet Hetterich (nee Lind). Devoted father of Juliette and her husband Pierre and Jocelyn Isaza. Dear brother of Nancy...

Joseph J Johnson

Joseph J Johnson

Feb 20, 2015

JOHNSON, Joseph of Bergenfield passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 20th, 2015. Devoted husband to Cathy for 49 years. He was the loving father to his three children Joseph, Christopher and Tracey, as well as his daughter in-laws Marci and Michelle, and son in law Chris. Joseph was the cherished grandfather of Jason, Ryan, Evan,...

Charlotte A. Goetschius

Charlotte A. Goetschius

Feb 20, 2015

Goetschius Charlotte "Charlie" Ann (nee Klomburg), age 88, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2015. A resident of Bergenfield for over 62 years, she was a graduate of the American Institute of Banking and devoted her life to her family and friends. She had a love for the seashore, gardening, and the peace of nature--which she passed down to her...

Lorraine S. Grenz

Lorraine S. Grenz

Feb 15, 2015

Lorraine S. Grenz (nee Wolf), 90, of Bergenfield passed away on February 15, 2015. She was a retired Subscription Manager for Parents Magazine in Bergenfield. Devoted wife of Robert J. Grenz. Beloved mother of Sharyn Trautmann and her husband John, Robert Grenz and his wife Billyette and Timothy Grenz and his wife Dianne. Dear sister of Vincent Wolf and his...

Philomena Hall

Philomena Hall

Feb 15, 2015

Philomena Hall (Sally) (nee Tavares), 82, of Bergenfield, originally of New Bedford, MA moving to NJ when she was 18, passed away on February 15, 2015. She was a retired Nurse's Aide at Bergen Pines County Hospital in Paramus. Devoted wife of the late Robert Edward Hall. Beloved mother of Deborah Collins and Maureen Schmidt. Dear sister of Lillian Costa...

John Pimienta

John Pimienta

Feb 14, 2015

John Pimienta of Teaneck passed away on February 14, 2015. Beloved son of Angelina and Daniel. Loving brother of Angel Ray, Daniel, Alina, Rosa, and Raphael. Dear uncle of Estebana. Visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield. All will gather at the funeral home on Wednesday at 9am for the Funeral...

Julia Stengel

Julia Stengel

Feb 12, 2015

Julia Stengel 94 of Hackensack passed away on February 12, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Stengel. Dear friend of Diane DeFoe and Marvis David. She is also survived by family living in Belgium. She was a parishioner of St. Johns and a member of St. John's Senior Citizens. Visiting on Monday from 4-7 pm at Riewerts Memorial Home,...

Vincent Natalizio

Vincent Natalizio

Feb 11, 2015

Vincent (Jimmy) Natalizio, 94, of Bergenfield passed away on February 11, 2015. Jimmy was born in Ft. Lee to the late Concetta and Salvatore Natalizio. Devoted husband of the late Rose (nee Raymond). Beloved father of Barbara Witte and her husband Warren and James Natalizio and his wife Lynn. Loving grandfather of Michael, Steven, Brian, Andrew and Kevin. Dear brother...