Obituaries

Ffrench, Patricia W. (nee Gibson) age 82 on January 4, 2009 of South Hackensack.  She was a cashier for Bendex in Teterboro.  Beloved wife to the late Patrick. Devoted mother to Walter Ffrench, Eileen Van Wettering and Linda Savino. Loving grandmother to nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Dear sister to Edith Adamont, William Gibson and the late Betty Mc Namee, Harriett Towers and John Gibson. The funeral service will be conducted at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Thursday at 10am. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hackensack. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9pm. vorheesingwersen.com

Di Archangel, Daniel L. age 78 passed away on January 3, 2009 at home surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.   He was born in NYC, resided on the West Side of Manhattan as a child.  He settled in Ridgefield Park for 35 years.  After retiring in 1999 he has lived in Mays Landing for the last eight years where he loved the community. He was a army veteran (1951-1953) where he served in Germany, after his honorable discharge in 1953 he remained in the army reserves until 1958. He was a member of the Ridgefield Park Baseball Organization where he served as a player agent from 1970 to 1979.  He was a member of the International Longshoremans Assoc. for 50 years with his last union association being with ICA Local 1588 in Bayonne. He also worked at Madison Square Garden as an usher for many years.   Beloved husband the late Lorraine C. (nee Zanne).  Devoted father to Daniel M. Di Archangel and his wife Deborah, Michael Di Archangel and his wife Linda, Patricia O’Grady and her husband Alan and Robert Di Archangel. He is also survived by his grandchildren which he loved with all his heart. Daniel R. Di Archangel, Michael A. Di Archangel, Brandon Di Archangel, Danielle Impreveduto and her husband Rocco, Michael O’Grady, Alan Patrick O’Grady, Alysa Di Archangel and Super Pop to his great grandson to Rocco Impreveduto. Dear brother to Michael M. Di Archangel and the late Nicholas Di Archangel, Vincent Di Archangel and Marilyn Delucia.   Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Wednesday at 10:30am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 11am. Entombment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 & 6:30-9:30pm.  vorheesingwersen.com

Corbiserie, Steven Dominick on December 29, 2008 of Forked River formerly of Little Ferry and North Bergen. Cherished son of Florence (nee Martignoni) and the late Frank Corbiserie. Dear brother to Frank Corbiserie and adored uncle to Christine, Bridgette, Frank, Michelle, Daniel and Michael. The funeral will be from Vorhees Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Friday at 9AM. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 9:30AM. Interment will follow at Madonna Cemetery, Fort Lee Visitation Wednesday 6-9PM and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9PM Memorial donations may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis TN 38105-1942

Brooks, Mary R. (nee Conophy) on December 29, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  She retired in 1972 as an office administrator for NY Blue Cross and later worked at the nutrition center in Ridgefield Park until 2000. She was a member of the Ridgefield Park Emblem Club #101.  Beloved wife to the late Joseph W. Brooks, Sr.  Dear sister to Robert Conophy. She is also survived by her step daughter-in-law Bonnie Brooks and her step granddaughter Lisa Ann Brooks.   The funeral service will be conducted at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Tuesday at 8:30pm. Visitation Tuesday 7-9pm.  If desired donations may be made to: Tomorrow’s Children Fund 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 in her memory. vorheesingwersen.com

Monahan, George P. age 56 on December 25, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  He was a warehouse man for Krell Lighting in Park Ridge.  Beloved husband to Maria (nee Hairs). Devoted father to Michael, Kimberly and Kyle Monahan. Dear brother to Barbara and John Monahan.  Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. on Monday at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 9:30am. Entombment Flower Hill Cemetery, North Bergen. Visitation Sunday 2-6pm.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Holy Name Hospital Hospice or Holy Name Hospital Infusion Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07660 in his memory. vorheesingwersen.com

Sabatino, Mary F. (nee Finizio) age 97 on December 22, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  She retired as a secretary from Muzzi Hardware in Hoboken. She was a parishioner of St. Francis RC Church and a member of the Ridgefield Park Seniors.  Beloved wife to the late Michael. Dear sister to Jean Monticalvo, Ignatius Finizio and the late Conchetta Della Fave and Antionette Russo. Loving aunt to many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.  Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Saturday at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 9:30am. Entombment Madonna Cemetery, Fort Lee. Visitation Friday 5-9pm. vorheesingwersen.com

Cellla, Florence C. (nee Higgins) age 77 of Ridgefield Park formerly of North Bergen. She was a clerical worker for North Hudson Hospital in Weehaweken.  Beloved husband to Donald Cella. Devoted mother to Maureen Pecile, Diane Daniello and Joan Matuschewitz. Loving grandmother to Cynthia Pecile, Robert Daniello, Donald Daniello, Jessica Matuschewitz, Jennifer Matuschewitz and Stephen Matuschewitz and great grandmother to Donald Damiello. Dear sister to Richard Higgins and Maureen Santos.   Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home  59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Tuesday at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis Church, Ridgefied Park at 9:30am.  Cremation East Ridgelawn Crematory, Clifton. Visitation Sunday 3-6pm and Monday 2-7 & 7-9pm.  If desired donations may be made to Hackensack Hospice or Tererboro Animal Shelter.  vohreesingwersen.com

Keim, Carmella “Millie” (nee Dalonges) age 75 on December 16, 2008 of Little Ferry. She was a lunch aide for the Little Ferry Board of Education, a member of the Little Ferry Seniors and a parishioner of St. Margaret of Cortona RC Church.  Beloved wife to the late Henry Keim, Sr. Devoted mother to Debra Hlavaty and her husband Charles, Henry Keim, Jr. and his wife Lisa and Donald Keim and his wife Susan. Loving grandmother to Jason and his wife Dawn, Crystal, Daniel and his wife Mary Jo, Henry, Sean, Destinee, Michael, Nicholas, Jessica, Jennifer and Kevin, great grandmother to Raevyn, Christopher, Justin, Madalyn and Morgan. Dear sister to Lillian Fiano, Anna Engert, Frank Dalonges and his wife Valerye and the late Mary Gizzi, Dominic, Joseph and Anthony Dalonges.  Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Friday at 8:45am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Margaret of Cortona RC Church, Little Ferry at 9:30am. Visitation Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: American Cancer Society or Hackensack Hospice in her memory. vorheesingwersen.com

Murphy, Arthur George age 72 of Toms River formerly of Ridgefield Park passed peacefully at home on December 10, 2008.  He was born in Jersey City and was the son of Helen (nee Johansen) and Arthur L. Murphy. He graduated from Snyder High School where he was a champion swimmer. He was a dedicated Jersey City Policeman for 30 years. Prior to becoming a police officer, he was in the navel reserves. He enjoyed spending time with nature especially fishing and bird watching.  Arthur was a handyman extraordinaire.   Beloved husband of 54 years to Elizabeth (nee Darmofalski). Devoted father to Deborah Prosceo, Arthur John Murphy, Keith & Lois Murphy, Colleen & Mark Perkel. Loving grandfather to eight grandchildren. Dear brother to Hilda Rogan. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and brother-in-law John & Maryann Darmoflaski and the late Richard Darmofalski.  He was a loyal friend and will be missed by all.   The funeral service will be conducted at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Saturday at 10:30pm.  Entombment Garden of Memories, Washington Township. Visitation Friday 2-4 & 7-9pm. vorheesingwersen.com

Orlowski, Doris Ann (nee Chermark) age 76 on December 5, 2008 of Whiting formerly of Little Ferry.  She retired as an accounts payable clerk for Grand Union  in Wayne. Beloved wife to the late Edward. Devoted mother to Thomas, Edward and Randy Orlowski. Loving grandmother to Samantha, Sara, John and Stacy Orlowski. Dear sister to Margorie Williamson.  The funeral service will be conducted at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Tuesday at 10am. Cremation will be private. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9pm. vorheesingwersen.com

Fernandez, Marta (nee Martinez) age 101 on December 3, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  Beloved wife to the late Norberto. Devoted mother to Otilia Sardinas and Mary Jeanos. Loving grandmother to Frank Sardinas, Jr., Dennis Jeanos and Alfred Jeanos, great grandmother  to Emily Coaty, Maria Haywood and Frank Sardinas, III, and great great grandmother to Charles and Jack Haywood. Dear sister to the late Gilbert, Lucas, Evelio, Joseph and Aurielo Martinez. The funeral service will be conducted at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Saturday at 1pm. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation Friday 2-4 & 7-9pm. vorheesingwersen.com

Boschen, Hans R. age 72 on December 2, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  He retired as a US Postal worker was the former owner of Ollermann’s Delicatessen in Ridgefield Park an army veteran and member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Teaneck. Beloved husband to Doris (nee Von Hollen). Devoted father to Eric Boschen. He is also survived by three sisters and three brothers in Germany.  Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Saturday at 9:15am. The funeral service will be conducted at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Teaneck at 10am. Cremation will be private. Visitation Friday 5-9pm.  If desired donations may be made to: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 61 Church St. Teaneck, NJ 07666 in his memory.  Vorheesingwersen.com

Jeanos, Arthur R. age 85 on November 29, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  He retired as a sales representative for Technological Name Plate in Passaic and was a WW II Army Veteran.  Beloved husband to Mary (nee Fernandez). Devoted father to Dennis and Alfred Jeanos. Dear brother to Philip Jeanos and the late Alfred Jeanos and Agnes Gregory. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.  The funeral service will be conducted at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Tuesday at 8:30pm. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Cremation will be private. www.vohreesingwersen.com

Rivas, Dana Julia (nee Zillante) age 33 on November 27, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  She was a medical assistant at Hackensack University Medical Center and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Cliffside Park.  Beloved wife to Walter Rivas. Devoted daughter to Michael Zillante and the late Janet (nee Bach). Dear sister to David Zillante.  The funeral service will be conducted at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Monday at 10am. Visitation Saturday 7-9pm and Sunday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. www.vorheesingwersen.com

Ryan, Kathleen M. age 63 on June 14, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  She was a secretary for Moos, Kelly Insurance Co., parishioner of St. Francis RC Church and a member of the Shade Tree Commission all in Ridgefield Park.  Beloved wife to John. Dear sister to Nancy Interdonato. Loving sister-in-law to Barbara Pettit, Maryann Fisher, Florence Ferrante and Margaret Architetto. Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Wednesday at 10:30am. A funeral mass will be offered at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 11am. Cremation East Ridgelawn Crematory, Clifton. Visitation Tuesday 5-9pm.  If desired donations may be made to: Make a Wish Foundation 1034 Salem Rd. Union, NJ 07083 in her memory. vorheesingwersen.com

Corsello, Natalie (nee Rendine) age 88 on November 19, 2008 of Little Ferry formerly of Ridgefield Park.  She retired as a supervisor of the classified department of the Record.  Beloved wife to the late Peter J. Corsello. Devoted mother to Joann Sigl and Jeanne Brooks. Cherished mother-in-law to Edward and Benito. Loving grandmother to Stephen Brooks, Peter Brooks and his wife Jesica, Lisa Kaminski and her husband Timothy, William Miller and his wife Eileen, Jennifer Miller and Christina Bari and her husband Vito, great grandmother to Kyle, Aden, Courtney and Avery. Dear sister to Nancy Zito and the late Michael Rendine, William Rendine, Rose D’Addato, Joseph Rendine, Daniel Rendine and Salvatore Rendine.  Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Monday at 10:15am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Joseph’s RC Church, Hackensack at 11am. Interment Maple Grove Park Cemetery, Hackensack. Visitation Saturday 7-9pm and Sunday 2-6pm.  If desired donations may be made to: St. Francis Cabrini Shrine 701 Fort Washington Ave. NY, NY 10040-3778 in her memory. www.vorheesingwersen.com

Fortuna, Margaret on November 19, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  She retired as a shipping clerk from I. Apell in Secaucus where she worked for 13 years and was a member of the Ridgefield Park Seniors.  Beloved wife to the late Frederick. Devoted mother to Frederick Fortuna and his wife Diane and Lisa Hock and her husband Kevin. Loving grandmother to Kristen Fortuna, Jesse Fortuna, Heather Hock and Kyle Hock and great grandmother to Guliana Fortuna. Dear sister to James Sullivan, John Sullivan, Elizabeth Sulikoski and Kathleen Casler. Visitation at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Sunday 2-6pm. Cremation will be private.  If desired donations may be made to:  Hackensack Hospice-Inpatient Unit 226 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 in her memory. www.vorheesingwersen.com

Zinzi Sr., Samuel V. age 93 on November 18, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  He was a member of the Ridgefield Park Seniors and a Parishioner of St. Francis RC Church.  Beloved husband to Mary T. (nee Di Stefano). Devoted father to Samuel V. Zinzi, Jr., Michael J. Zinzi, Sr.  and his wife Shelagh M., Anita L. Zinzi, Maria Z. Nigro, Theresa Z. Di Salvo and her husband Joe and his daughter-in-law Madeline Placek-Zinzi. Loving grandfather to six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Dear brother to Vito B. Zinzi and the late Rose Cellucci, Catherine Chiarella and Angelina Paone. He is also predeceased by his grandson Michael J. Zinzi.  Fruneral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Friday at 10:30am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 11am. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation Wednesday 7-9pm and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm. www.vorheesingwersen.com

Sullivan, Elizabeth (nee Haughton) age 70 on November 14, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  She was a parishioner of St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park.  Beloved wife to Eugene. Devoted mother to Linda Chiesa, Jean Marie Edwing and her husband Fred, Daniel Sullivan, William Sullivan, Catherine Ollearo and her husband Dave, Kevin Sullivan and Heather Behan. Loving grandmother to five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dear sister to William Haughton and Helane Panepinto.  Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Tuesday at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 9:30am. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Visitation Sunday 2-6pm and Monday 2-4 & 7-9pm. vorheesingwersen.com

Oneto, James F. age 65 on November 11, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  He was an Army Veteran and retired as an electrician for Local 164 in Paramus.  Dear brother to Patricia Mc Conville and Judith Romagnino. Cherished uncle to Cristen Mc Conville and Anthony Romagnino and great uncle to Mikayla Galletta.  The Funeral Service will be conducted at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Monday at 10am. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation Sunday 2-6pm.  If desired donations may be made to: Bergen County Animal Shelter 100 United Lane, Teterboro, NJ 07608 in his memory. www.vorheesingwersen.com

Lorentzen, Roy age 63 on November 9, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  He was an administrator for Trans World Airlines in Newark and retired from the Marriott were he worked for 10 years.  He was a member of the EG Alberque Knights of Columbus Council # 2229 in Ridgefield Park.  Devoted son to the late Roy and Patricia (nee Fosick) Lorentzen. Dear brother to Patricia Painter. Loving uncle to Tammi Shavers, Kimberly O’Brien and her husband Steven, three great nieces, one great great niece and two great great nephews. Cherished step-son to John Jeker. He is also survived by his three lifelong friends and their families.   The funeral service will be conducted at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Thursday at 8:30pm. Cremation will be private. Visitation Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm.  If desired donations may be made to a Hospice Program of your choice

Hawley, Edward Francis, 90, of Ridgefield Park, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 21, after a long illness. He was born and raised in New York City. Beloved husband of Audrey (nee Salvesen) for 60 years. Loving father to Stephen and his wife Jeannie, and to Daniel and his wife Mary. Devoted grandfather to Adam and his wife Amanda, and to Christopher and Brian. Proud great-grandfather to Alec, Aaron and Ashley. Uncle to Maureen, Vincent, Lisa and Monica. Brother-in-law to Martin Salvesen and step-brother-in-law to Meinich Aasterbol and his wife Barbro of Norway. Ed loved his family dearly. For over 50 years, he was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Ridgefield Park, serving as Eucharistic Minister, usher, member of the Finance Committee and the Holy Name Society. Also, a supporter of Xavier High School and the Jesuit Order in New York City. A long-time member of Sons of Norway Lodge. In 1990 he retired as Traffic Manager from Patent Construction Systems, a Division of Harsco Corporation. Previously, he worked many years for the Railway Express Agency. Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Friday at 10:30am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 11am. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm If desired, donations in Ed's memory would be appreciated and can be made to St. Francis Church or Xavier High School, 30 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011-6302.

Elliott, Walter S. age 89 of Ridgefield Park on October 16, 2008.  Born in Atlantic City in 1919, he resided in Millville, NJ before completing his public education in Weehawken and then moved to Ridgefield Park in 1950 after his marriage to Josephine Elliott (nee Cenno). Mr. Elliott served four years in the United States Army with the Tank Destroyers in World War II receiving eight decorations including the Bronze Star as well as five battle stars and the Bronze Arrowhead denoting his participation on the assault of Omaha Beach, Normandy, France. The French Government also presented to his a medal depicting their appreciation for his participating in the invasion of Normandy. In the fall of 1999, he was invited by Governor Whitman to report to an Armory in Hackettstown at which time the  New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal with a silver leaf cluster (signifies combat unit) was awarded to him. Shortly thereafter, his WW II diary was documented and is now at the Sea Girt Armory with other memorabilia of the war.  He was a highly active Mason – A Past Master of Mosaic Lodge, Ridgefield Park, Secretary of Whitehead Lodge, Cliffside Park, A Past High Priest of Palisades-Pentalpha Chapter of Royal Arch Masons as well as serving as Grand Chaplain and Grand Marshal of that order.  He holds that Bronze Medal, an award presented to only one mason per year, a 32nd Degree Mason and Life Member of the Scottish Rites of the Valley of Northern New Jersey, a charter member of the Haggai Lodge of Mark Master Masons and served as President of the Masonic Kilties of New Jersey, as well as District Deputy Garnd Master of the Third Masonic District. In 1953 Mr. Elliott became a Shriner. He also was a past Advisor and member in good standing of the Order of Rainbow for Girls and holds their highest award – the Grand Cross of Color. Mr. Elliott was also the grand Senior Deacon of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire, Middleward, Scotland as well as an honorary member of two Masonic Lodges in Scotland.  He was a member of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin (Episcopal) in Ridgefield Park. He joined St. Mary’s in 1953 until its closing in May 1999 and served on their Vestry as well as Church Treasurer for 17 years.  He also was a member of the Ridgefield Park Seniors.  The Ford Dealer of Westwood, NJ employed Mr. Elliott in 1957 as Sales Manager and he retired in 1989 as a Comptroller.   His wife Josephine, a daughter Joann Sandler, a daughter Donna Elliott, a daughter Patricia Pasechsnick and a son Walter survive him. Surviving also are nine grandchildren.   The Masonic Kilties of New Jersey at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park will confer Masonic services on Sunday evening at 8pm. The funeral service will be conducted on Monday at 10am. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation Saturday 7-9pm and Sunday 2-4 & 7-9pm The family has requested donations to Valley Home Care 223 North Van Dien Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 in his memory

Simatos, Nancy Jean (nee La Barbera) age 62 on October 4, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  She retired as a mailer of the Daily News in NY,  a parishioner of St. Francis RC Church and a member of the Ridgefield Park Seniors.  Devoted mother to Christina Simatos, Nicholas Simatos and Melissa Manente. Loving grandmother to Maurissa Manente.  Dear sister to Dona Costa. Cherished aunt to Dylan Lopez.  Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Wednesday at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 9:30am. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation Monday 7-9pm and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9pm. (vorheesingwersen.com)

Van Horn, Mary Ellen (nee Grater) “Sis” age 70 on October 2, 2008 of Teaneck formerly of Ridgefield Park.  She was a trustee and past president of the Ridgefield Park Ryan Lombardi Building, member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church and she belonged to many organizations in the area.  Beloved wife to Benjamin. Dear sister and sister-in-law to Kenneth and Joan Mackey, William and Marlene Grater, Thomas and Kathleen Grater and Margaret and Robert Zellmann. Loving niece to Elizabeth Viola. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.  The funeral service will be conducted at: Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Monday at 10am. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation Sunday 2-6pm.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: American Diabetes Assoc. Center Pointe II, Suite 103 1160 Rt. 22E. Bridgewater, NJ 08807 in her memory. vorheesingwersen.com

Popolo, Joan M. (nee Decker) age 73 on October 1, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  She was  a clerk in the finance division at the Bergen County Court House in Hackensack, a member of the Emblem Club #101 and parishioner of St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park.  Beloved wife to the late Anthony J. Devoted mother to Linda Fox and Cristina Schiess.  Loving grandmother to Brian Schiess. Dear sister to the late Alan Decker.  Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Saturday at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 9:30am. Interment Maple Grove Park Cemetery, Hackensack. Visitation Friday 2-4 & 7-9pm. vorheesingwersen.com

Iurato, Margaret R. (nee Cejka) age 91 on September 27, 2008 a lifelong resident of Little Ferry, and more recently residing in Cape May, NJ.  She was a life member and past president with over 60 years of service to the ladies auxiliary of Little Ferry Hose Co. 1, as well as being a life member of both the Bergen County & New Jersey State Ladies Auxiliaries. She was a member of the Little Ferry Senior Citizens Club for over 20 years.  Beloved wife to the late Peter J.  (1985), a past Chief of the Little Ferry Fire Dept. Devoted mother to Peter F. Iurato and his wife Muriel (Mo) of Cape May and Paul J. Iurato of Little Ferry. Loving grandmother to Steven P. Iurato and his wife Joan of Little Ferry, Sharon K. Lozano and her husband Rolando of Ormond Beach, FL. and great grandmother to Paul John & Jillian Lozano.  Dear sister to the late Frank and George Cejka, Lillian White and Barbara Faul. Cherished mother-in-law to the late Linda Iurato (nee Cleary).  The funeral service will be conducted at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Thursday at 10am. Interment Hackensack Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 7-9pm and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9pm.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Little Ferry Hose Co. 1 Ladies Auxiliary P.O. Box 83 Little Ferry, NJ 07643 in her memory. vorheesingwersen.com

Hoybo, Bodil (nee Vedel) age 99 of Ridgefield Park formerly of North Bergen.  Beloved wife to the late Niels Ejner Hoybo. Devoted daughter to Linda Ruch. Loving grandmother to Daniel and Kirsten Ruch. She is also survived by her step daughter Gladys Bordonaro, her nieces and nephews and her step son Elo Hoybo predeceased her.  The funeral service will be conducted at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Monday at 10am. Interment Fairview Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2-6pm.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to  Activities Department Dellridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 532 North Fairview Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 in her memory.

Ryan, Helen Margaret (nee Wyssenski) age 82 on September 20, 2008 of Hawthorne formerly of Bergenfield.  She retired as an administrative assistant for Statistics in Teaneck and was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s RC Church in Hackensack and a member of its Rosary Society and Catholic Daughters Society.  Beloved wife to the late Joseph. Devoted mother and mother-in-law to Helen and Louis Gregory. Loving grandmother to Beverley Reynal her husband John, Anne Schleiffer and great grandmother to Katherine and Caroline Reynal. Dear sister to Wanda Ferrera and her husband John, Evelyn Zaremba (nee Wyssenski)  and Walter Wyssenski and his wife Maryann. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews and numerous friends.  Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Friday at 9am. A funeral mass will be offered at St. Joseph’s RC Church, Hackensack at 10am. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Tenafly. Visitation Wednesday 7-9pm and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: St. Joseph’s RC Chruch 460 Hudson St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 in her memory. Vorheesingwersen.com

Carlson, Joan M. (nee Bloch) age 76 on September 17, 2008 of Hackensack formerly of Oradell.  Beloved wife to the late Thomas P. Carlson. Devoted mother to Peter Carlson, Thomas Carlson and Carol Heller. Loving grandmother to Sara, Isaac, Rachel and Rebecca.  A funeral mass will be offered at St. Francis RC Chruch, Ridgefield Park on Friday at 11am. Cremation will be private. No Visitation.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: The Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Inc., Woodholme Medical Building, Suite 515, 1838 Greene Tree Rd. Baltimore, MD 21208 in her memory. vorheesingwersen.com

Lang, Dorothy E. was born on March 11, 1927 and died September 6, 2008 at age 81. She lived in Ridgefield Park almost all her life. Her parents had 5 children: Lawrence, Grace, Stanley, Dorothy and Elwood. The Lang family was one of the first families to settle in Ridgefield Park. Dorothy was very talented in music and the sciences.  Dorothy and her siblings played the piano, guitar, marimba and other instruments.  They played and studied all kinds of music, especially classical, big band and swing.  Her sister Grace played the piano on an amateur radio hour. Dorothy was very intelligent although she did not finish high school. In eighth grade, she won the math award.  Her prize was an engraved algebra book.  Dorothy also loved sports. She was an avid tennis player and also enjoyed playing softball and football with her siblings. Dorothy lifted weights. She could lift over 100 lbs. over her head, although she weighted not much more. Dorothy was not able to get out into the working world because she had to take care of her mother. She lived all her adult life with her brother Lawrence. Dorother loved cats and had many during her lifetime. She said that she taught one cat to shake paws.  Dorothy is predeceased by her parents Charles and Elizabeth and her brother Lawrence, she is survived by her sister, Grace Fast of Wellington Nursing Home in Hackensack, her brother Elwood of Hackensack, NJ  and her brother Stanley of Bevery Hills, FL.  The funeral service will be conducted at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Wednesday at 11am. Interment Maple Grove Park, Hackensack. Visitation Wednesday 10-11am. vorheesingwersen.com

Galligan, Catherine M. (nee Brown) age 69 on September 4, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  She was a secretary for Software Plus in Fairfield.  Beloved wife to John. Devoted mother to David Galligan, Deirdre Wimmershoff and Ann Galligan. Loving grandmother to Corey, Kelsey, Hannah and Jason. Dear sister to Marie Rennie and the late Nancy Harney.  The funeral service will be conducted at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Monday at 10am. Cremation East Ridgelawn Crematory, Clifton. Visitation Sunday 2-6pm. vorheesingwersen.com

De Paola, Anthony J. age 92 on August 30, 2008 of Little Ferry.  He retired as a sheet metal worker for Kent Lighting in Brooklyn. He was a Little Ferry Volunteer Fireman, Hook and ladder Co. 1 and served as chief of the department in 1957. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and parishioner of St. Margaret of Cortona RC Church.  Beloved husband to the late Marie (nee Grico). Devoted father to Frank, Anthony De Paola and Pat Whitaker. Loving grandfather to 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.  Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Saturday at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Margaret of Cortona RC Church, Little Ferry at 9:30am. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation Friday 2-4 & 7-9pm.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: NJ Fireman's Home 565 Lathrop Ave. Boonton, NJ 07005 in his memory. vorheesingwersen.com

Podgurski, Anthony A. age 88 on August 28, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  He was a WW II Army Veteran, a member of the Ridgefield Park Elks Lodge 1506, Ridgefield Park and Bogota Seniors and a parishioner of St. Francis RC Church.  Beloved husband to Catherine (nee Dwyer). Father to Theresa Singley, Catherine McCormick and Thomas Podgurski. Grandfather to five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Brother to Jean Podgorski.  Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Tuesday at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 9:30am. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation Monday 2-4 & 7-9pm.  If desired donations may be made to: NJ Veterans Memorial Home 1 Veterans Dr. Paramus, NJ 07652 in his memory. vorheesingwersen.com

Castro, Elaine G. (nee Garofalo) age 62 on August 24, 2008 of Oakland formerly of Ridgefield Park.  She was a selfemployed piano teacher and a member of the Womans Club of Paramus. Beloved wife to Hector. Devoted mother to Rick Bustamante and Alexander Castro. Loving grandmother to Zachary, Alex, Luke and Ricky. Dear sister to Bruce Garofalo and Alessia Cronkhite.  Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Wednesday at 10:30am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 11am. Cremation East Ridgelawn Crematory, Clifton. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9pm. vorheesingwersen.com

Nietsche, Jean (nee Larwinska) age 90 of Ridgefield passed away August 22, 2008  Beloved wife to Charles. Devoted mother to Charles Jr., Tom and Jeanne Nietsche. Loving grandmother to Charles III and Jamie.  Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Wednesday at 9:30am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Matthew's RC Church, Ridgefield at 10:15am. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9pm. vorheesingwersen.com

O'Brien, Kenneth J. "Jack" age 87 on August 20, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  He retired as a tool and die maker for Bendix in Teterboro. He as a WW II Marine Corps Veteran and a member of the VFW Post 277. He was elected a County Committee Person and a Passaic County Freeholder Candidate, a member of the Jack Doscher Democratic Club President, RP High School Football Assoc, RP Scarlet Athletic Club President, and a Boxing Diamond Glove Contestant.  Beloved husband to the late Manetta C. (nee Clonan). Devoted father to Patricia Ann Herold, Vincent J. and his wife Janis, Eugene and his wife Patricia, John and his wife Debbie and the late Maurice O'Brien. Loving grandfather to ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dear brother to Maurice J. O'Brien and the late Eugene J. O'Brien. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Susan O'Brien and his close family and friends. Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Monday at 9am. A funeral mass will be offered at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 9:30am. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation Sunday 2-4 & 7-9pm. If desired donations may be made to: Woods Servies Foundation 213 Rt. 413 Langhorne, PA 19047 in his memory. vorheesingwersen.com

Hendershott, Maureen A. (nee Dempsey) age 55 on August 12, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  She was a purchasing agent for Leisure Line in NY in the garment industry. Beloved wife to Lewis. Devoted mother to Lori and Michael Hendershott. Cherished daughter to Joseph and Mary Dempsey.  Dear sister to Patricia Niclas and her husband Charles, Kathleen Faiano and her husband Robert and Eileen Dempsey.  Loving aunt to Charles, Joseph, Anthony and Daniel.  She is also survived by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Susan and Thomas Cunningham.  Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Saturday at 8:45am. A funeral mass will be offered at St. Josephe's RC Church, Bogota at 9:30am. Cremation East Ridgelawn Crematory.Visitation Friday 2-4 & 7-9pm. vorheesingwersen.com

Costanza, Agnes J. age 72 on July 20, 2008 of Cape Coral, FL formerly of Waldwick. She was a retired artist. Beloved wife to the late Benedetto. Devoted mother to Cathie King and Penny Fritsch. Loving grandmother to Allen G. King II. Dear sister to Janice Noples and Penny Viscusi. Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Funeral from Vohrees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Wednesday at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Franics RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 9:30am. Interment Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9pm. vorheesingwersen.com

Hager III, Frederick W. age 76 on July 20, 2008 of Fredricksburg, VA formerly of Little Ferry.  He retired as an Auto Body Technician from Tri Boro Auto in Fair Lawn and was a Army Veteran of the Korean War. Beloved husband to Lenore P. (nee Wisneski). Devoted father to Cheryl Greenfield and her fiancé to Louis Minichini, Patricia Lis and her husband Greg and the late Frederick W. Hager IV. Loving grandfather to Kevin Lis, Ryan Liss and Fred Hager. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Jean Hager.  The funeral service will be conducted at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Thursday at 10am. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9pm. vorheesingwersen.com

Thornton, Kenneth age 50 on July 6, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  He was a glazier for Union Labor Local 711.  He is survived by his wife Donna Russo, children Crystal Heller and Robert Thornton, his parents Josephine (nee Frontera) John Thornton, grandchildren Daniel Burke and Payton Heller and his grandmother Frances Frontera. He is predeceased by his grandfather Dominick Frontera.  Arrangements were conducted by: Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home, Ridgefield Park.

Monaco, Frank age 85 on July 9, 2008 a life long resident of Ridgefield Park.  He retired from Lever Brothers in Edgewater, was a Marine Corps Veteran and member of VFW Post 277.  Beloved husband to Helen (nee Lennart). Devoted father to Jim and Joe Monaco and the late Francis and Marie. Loving grandfather to Anthony and Peter Monaco and great grandfather to Max Monaco. Dear brother to the late Joseph and James Monaco. Funeral from Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park Saturday at 9:30am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 10am. Cremation East Ridgelawn Crematory, Clifton. Visitation Friday 2-4 & 7-9pm

Lee, John Robert age 45 on July 6, 2008 of Avoca, NY formerly of Cliffside Park.  He was a graduate of Cliffside Park High School and Corning College where he received an Associates Degree in Computers and was employee of Best Buy and was a Veteran of the US Army Infantry.  Devoted son to Bertha Doherty. Loving father to Andrew and Rachel Lee. Dear brother to Jackie Tortora and her husband Perry and Tom and his wife Marina Doherty. Loving uncle to Tammy Pini-Loper, Robert Pini, Erin T. He is also survived by his great uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends.  Funeral from Vohrees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Friday at 9:15am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at Church of the Epiphany, Cliffside Park at 10am. Interment Fairview Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 4-8pm.  If desired donations may be made to: Karen Quinlan Hospice or ALS Foundation in his memory. vorheesingwersen.com

Adams, Stanley age 65 on July 2, 2008 of Teaneck formerly of Ridgefield Park.  He was a an army veteran and a member of the American Legion post 40 in Ridgefield Park.  Devoted father to Christian Adams and his wife Melissa and the late Jason Adams. Loving grandfather to Zachary and Julie. Dear brother to Lea and Dean Adams.  The funeral service will be conducted at Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Monday at 10am. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation Sunday 2-6pm.

Troise, Paul J. age 54 on July 1, 2008 of Ridgefield Park.  He was a selfemployed paino tunner and a parishioner of St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park.  Beloved husband of Janice Ann (nee Barone) Devoted father to Louis Paul, Lori Ann and Marion Elaine Troise. Dear brother to Lawrence Troise and Theresa Heidel. He is also survived by his loving cat Rosie.  Funeral from Vohrees-Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main St. Ridgefield Park on Monday at 9am. A funeral mass will be offered at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 9:30am. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Visitation Sunday 2-6pm vorheesingwersen.com