Obituaries

Robert F. Thoens

Robert F. Thoens

Aug 19, 2011

THOENS, Robert F., 72 on August 19, 2011 of Bergenfield. Born in Jersey City, he was the Head Custodian of the Roy W. Brown Middle School, Bergenfield and a Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Susan Thoens (nee Mastellone). Devoted father of Donna M. Doheny and her husband Joseph and Bob F. Thoens and his wife Melanie. Dear brother of Kurt...

Gary Michael Lewis

Gary Michael Lewis

Aug 17, 2011

Lewis, Gary Michael on August 17, 2011 passed away in Ridgewood, New Jersey with his family by his side. Mr. Lewis was born on September 22, 1957 and raised in Park Ridge, New Jersey. He graduated from Park Ridge High School in 1976 and went on to graduate Bloomsburg University with a masters degree in accounting at Pace University. He...

Peggy Lynam

Peggy Lynam

Aug 14, 2011

LYNAM, Peggy on August 14, 2011 of Bergenfield. Peggy was a graduate of Flower – Fifth Avenue School of Nursing, NY, NY, and was a private duty nurse for terminally ill patients. She was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist RC Church, Bergenfield. She will always be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, her passion for decorating her...

Rosemary V. Klein

Rosemary V. Klein

Aug 13, 2011

Klein, Rosemary V. "Rosie" (nee:Kelleher) of Bergenfield on August 13, 2011. Beloved wife of Charles C. Klein Sr. Mother of Ann Marie, Charles Jr., John J., Patricia Ann and Mary E., Jeff and Jeff Jr. Fox of Teaneck. Predeceased by daughter Margaret Mary, her parents Anna and Paul Kelleher, sister Margaret and brother in law Jim Egan all of Bronx,...

Fay Fischetta

Fay Fischetta

Aug 12, 2011

Fischetta, Fay (nee:Cifelli), 89, passed away at Villa Marie Claire Hospice in Saddle River, NJ on August 12, 2011. She grew up Newark, NJ and lived in Bergenfield for 50 years. She was a member of St. John's Golden Age Club in Bergenfield and was an avid walker. She also was in sales most of her life. Beloved wife to...

Barbara J Gerald

Barbara J Gerald

Jul 26, 2011

Gerald, Barbara J. (nee Heyer), passed away in the company of family at St. Claire's Hospital after a long battle with kidney disease. A recent resident of Mt. Arlington, NJ, Barbara formerly resided in Bergenfield, NJ and Queensbury, NY. She was the beloved wife of Robert Gerald, Sr. for 48 yrs. and the devoted mother to Robert, Jr. and his...

Robert J. McCready

Robert J. McCready

Jul 23, 2011

Robert J. McCready, 77, on July 23, 2011 of Paramus formerly of Bergenfield. Born in New York, NY, he was a Plumber for Union Local #14, Lodi retiring in 1994. A Navy veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of Bergenfield Elks Lodge #1477 B.P.O.E. Devoted husband of the late Marie McCready. Beloved father of Bobby McCready, Frannie...

Patrick T. Hayes

Patrick T. Hayes

Jul 21, 2011

HAYES, Patrick T., 91, on July 21, 2011 of Bergenfield. Born in New York, NY, he was a Brakeman for Penn Central Railroad, New York, NY retiring in 1981. A Marine Corps. Veteran of WW II, he was affectionately known as "Captain" by everyone especially the Bergenfield High School sports programs and has the Captain Hayes Award for outstanding sportsmanship...

Rosario Lus

Rosario Lus

Jul 20, 2011

Rosario (Fix) Lus, 88, on July 20, 2011 of Bergenfield. A lifelong resident of Bergenfield, he was a retired Maintenance Worker for the Bergenfield Department of Public Works. An Army Veteran of WWII, he was a lifelong parishioner of St. John's Church as well as a longtime church usher. Beloved son of the late Josephine and Jack Lus. Dear brother...

Tracey G. Boecherer

Tracey G. Boecherer

Jul 16, 2011

Tracey G. Boecherer, 50, passed away at his home in Morristown, NJ on July 16, 2011. He grew up in Bergenfield and served with honor in the US Marine Corps. Surviving are his partner Joe Stisi, aunt Gloria Grzesik, nieces, Kim Hill and Freda Boecherer and great nieces, Samantha and Samone DeFreese. He was predeceased by his parents, Carl and...

Ralph J. Gangemi

Ralph J. Gangemi

Jul 16, 2011

GANGEMI, Ralph J. on July 16, 2011 of Dumont. He was a WW2 Navy veteran. Beloved husband of the late Alice. Devoted father of Ralph. Dear brother of Joseph and the late Stephen. Funeral service at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield on Friday at 11am. Interment Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City. Visiting Friday 9-11am. Funeral Home: Riewerts...

Catherine Farrar

Catherine Farrar

Jul 16, 2011

Farrar, Catherine on July 16, 2011 of Bergenfield. Beloved wife of Kenneth. Devoted mother of Maureen Asaro (husband Mike) and Brian Farrar. Dear sister of Marjorie Miller and Rosemary Sweeney. Loving grandmother of Andrew, Laura and Kevin. Funeral from Riewerts Memorial Home, Friday morning at 9 for the funeral Mass at St John the Evangelist RC Church, Bergenfield at 10....

Christopher J. Dilling

Christopher J. Dilling

Jul 15, 2011

DILLING, Christopher J. on July 15, 2011 of Bergenfield. He worked as a district sales manager in the computer industry for 30 years. He was a former coach and referee with Bergenfield PAL and he had served on the board of the Bergenfield Swim Club. Beloved husband of Margaret. Devoted father of Jaclyn A. and Nicole M. Dilling. Loving son...

David E. Thomson

David E. Thomson

Jul 9, 2011

David E. Thomson, 59, of Bergenfield died on July 9, 2011. Born in Bronx, NY, he was a Bridge Painter for Union Local #806, New York, NY. A Marine Corp. veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of the 1st Battalion 9th Marines, nicknamed "The Walking Dead" that sustained the highest casualty rate in Marine Corps history. Predeceased...

Katheerine M. Warch

Katheerine M. Warch

Jul 4, 2011

Katherine M. Warch, 96, of Sussex, NJ formerly of Bergenfield, NJ died on July 4, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV. Beloved daughter of the late Anna and Henry Warch. Dear sister of the late Caroline Warch and Louise Minerley. Survived by many nieces and nephews. She was a member of Clinton Avenue Reformed Church, Bergenfield, NJ. Visiting at Riewerts Memorial...

Marylou Roxanne Conroy

Marylou Roxanne Conroy

Jul 2, 2011

CONROY, Marylou Roxanne, 59, on July 2, 2011 of Bergenfield. She was a beautician at Capri Institute, Paramus. Beloved wife of Richard. Cherished daughter of Lucy and the late John Chmielowicz, Loving sister of Christine Garbarino, Lynn Meek and Jack Chmielowicz and sister in law of Eileen Conroy and Tom Conroy. Funeral service at Riewerts Memorial Home 187 S. Washington...

Aurea Valero

Aurea Valero

Jun 29, 2011

Aurea Valero (nee Garmendia), 88, on June 29, 2011 of Englewood. Born in Cuba, she was an Assembly Worker for Hoke Inc., Cresskill. Beloved wife of the late Efrain Valero. Dear sister in law of Olga De Los Santos, Nilda Palmero and Juan and his wife Carmen Valero. Predeceased by brothers and sisters. Also survived by many nieces and nephews....

Arthue W. Dickson

Arthue W. Dickson

Jun 26, 2011

Arthur W. Dickson, 90, on June 26, 2011 of Bergenfield. Born in London, England, he was a Supervising Engineer for New York Telephone, Co, New York, NY retiring in 1982 and a member of St. John's Golden Age Club, Bergenfield. Devoted husband of the late Virginia Dickson. Beloved father of Barbara Hinkle and Donald and his wife Elaine Dickson. Loving...

Antonis Kastaniotis

Antonis Kastaniotis

Jun 12, 2011

Antonis Kastaniotis, 91, on June 12, 2011 of Dumont. Born in Greece, he was a Chef for Matthew's Diner, Waldwick. Devoted husband of Evdoxia (nee Bozinos). Beloved father of Anastasia Hatzioannou-Pappas and Rita Maragos. Loving grandfather of Eva Hatzioannou, Antonia and Elizabeth Maragos. All will meet at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield on Thursday at 10AM for...

Peter Drago

Peter Drago

Jun 11, 2011

Peter Drago, age 89, passed peacefully at his home in Bergenfield, NJ on Saturday, June 11. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Devoted father of Enza Rossi and her husband, Peter, of Franklin Lakes. Adoring grandfather of James Rossi. He is also survived by his brother, Charles Drago, his sister, Mary Rizzo and many loving nieces and nephews. Peter served...