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Helen A. Cortese

Helen A. Cortese

Apr 9, 2015

Helen A. Cortese, of Bloomingdale, NJ, formerly of West Milford, NJ, died Thursday, April 9, 2015. Helen was born in Paterson, NJ, the daughter of the late Thomas and the late Elizabeth (McDermott) Mooney. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who as a homemaker dedicated her life to her family's happiness. She is survived by her devoted...

Josephine 'Joan' Reilly Morse

Josephine 'Joan' Reilly Morse

Apr 5, 2015

Josephine (Joan) Reilly Morse, of Butler, NJ, age 86, passed away peacefully in her home on April 5, 2015. She was the youngest child born into a family of seven in Northern Ireland to James and Margaret Reilly. She immigrated to the United States in 1956 and stayed with her sister Mary while working at the telephone company. It...

Agnes C. Davis

Agnes C. Davis

Apr 5, 2015

Agnes C Davis, age 98, of Butler, NJ, died Sunday, April 5, 2015. Agnes was born in Bloomingdale, NJ, the daughter of the late John and Blanche (Lewis) Carboy. Agnes was a line worker for DuPont in Pompton Lakes, NJ and was a parishioner of St. Anthonys RC Church in Butler. She was a member of the Butler's XYZ...

Stephen C. Dunkirk

Stephen C. Dunkirk

Apr 4, 2015

Stephen C. Dunkirk, age 80, lifelong resident of Bloomingdale, NJ, died Saturday, April 4, 2015. Mr. Dunkirk was born in Paterson, NJ, the son of the late Stephen and the late Mary (Riley) Dunkirk. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for 41 years as a shipping clerk for U.S....

Thomas Quigley

Thomas Quigley

Apr 4, 2015

Thomas Quigley, age 86, of Butler, formerly of Bloomingdale, NJ, died Saturday, April 4, 2015. Thomas was born in Townhead Cottage Libberton, Scotland, the son of the late Christopher and Annie (Hastie) Quigley. Tom was a Boiler Room Engineer working for GAF in Wayne, NJ and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, a parishioner of St. Anthonys...

Vincent William Ridley

Vincent William Ridley

Apr 3, 2015

A Memorial for Vincent William Ridley October 4, 1927-April 3, 2015 Vincent William Ridley packed a lot of life into his 87 years. He was an award-winning marine engineer, a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a high-school physics teacher in a second career he began in his 60s. What he took greatest...

James J Molloy

James J Molloy

Mar 31, 2015

James J. Molloy, 83, of Bloomingdale, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 31, 2015. Born in Paterson, NJ on October 31, 1931 to the late Eleanor (nee Goulden) and the late W Joseph Molloy. He was a Korean War veteran and received 2 bronze star medals. He worked 40 years for the United States Postal Service...

Dan O'Dougherty

Dan O'Dougherty

Mar 29, 2015

Dan O'Dougherty Sr., age 89, of Pompton Plains, NJ, formerly of Highland Lakes, NJ died Sunday, March 29, 2015. Dan was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Harold St. Leo and Gabrielle (Sicotte) O'Dougherty. Dan was a Merchant Marine Veteran during WWII, he was a master carpenter owing his own business before working for the City...

Schuyler 'Sky' Ball

Schuyler 'Sky' Ball

Mar 24, 2015

Schuyler "Sky" Ball, age 83, of Riverdale, NJ, born on Dec 18, 1931 in Pompton Lakes, NJ, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at home in Riverdale after a long illness. He grew up and raised his family in Bloomingdale and was the owner/operator of A to Z Service in Riverdale for 56 years. In his younger years,...

Edward T. Bode

Edward T. Bode

Mar 20, 2015

Edward T. Bode, age 65, of Butler died Friday, March 20, 2015. Mr. Bode was born in Jersey City, NJ the son of Edward and Helen (Sommers) Bode. Ed served in the Army during Vietnam war, relieving a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He was the owner and operator of General Yard Maintenance LLC in Butler, NJ, was...

William Morse

William Morse

Mar 16, 2015

William Morse Sr., age 73, of West Milford, NJ, died Monday, March 16, 2015. Mr. Morse was born in Bloomingdale, NJ, the son of Charlotte (McKinnon) and the late Harold Morse. William worked for P.C. Corp in Butler, NJ as a Maintence Mechanic and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman . He is survived by his devoted wife of...

John A. Puglise

John A. Puglise

Mar 16, 2015

John A Puglise, age 59, of Wayne, formerly of Kinnelon, died March 16, 2015. He was born in Paterson, N.J. and the son of the late N. John Puglise and Ida (Smith) Puglise, both of Kinnelon.He was a graduate of Kinnelon High School and Ramapo College and was the owner operator of North Jersey Custom Upholstery for the last...

William K. Rose

William K. Rose

Mar 15, 2015

William K. Rose, age 80, of Butler, formerly of Pompton Plains and Montclair, NJ, died Sunday, March 15, 2015. Mr. Rose was the son of the late Otto T. and the late Florence (McDonough) Rose. A graduate of Montclair High School, William pursued a career in Education at Montclair State University and graduated in 1956. Excelling in athletics, he...

Paul Decker

Paul Decker

Mar 14, 2015

Paul Decker, age 56, of Butler, died Saturday, March 14, 2015. Paul was born in Paterson, NJ, the son of Ralph and the late Nancy Decker. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and worked for ETD in Denville, NJ as a Certified Mechanical Technician. Paul was a devoted husband and father and is survived by his loving wife,...

Madeline Ricker

Madeline Ricker

Mar 13, 2015

Madeline Ricker, age 98, of Butler, died Friday, March 13, 2015. Mrs Ricker was born in Butler, NJ, the daughter of the late Max and the late Nolda (Hertman) Culler. Madeline worked as the cafeteria supervisor at the Richard Butler Elementary in Butler, NJ for 36 years. She was a member of the Butler United Methodist Church belonging to...

Albert S Rupeikis

Albert S Rupeikis

Mar 13, 2015

Albert S Rupeikis, age 85, of Bloomingdale, NJ, died Friday, March 13, 2015. Mr. Rupeikis was the son of the late Stanley and the late Stella (Davidauskas) Rupeikis. Albert was a Telecommunications Technician for Western Union in Upper Saddle River, NJ. He was parishioner of St. Anthony RC Church in Butler and a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force...

Nancy Busch Smyth

Nancy Busch Smyth

Mar 13, 2015

Nancy Busch Smyth, age 64, of Riverdale, NJ and Tamarac, FL, died Friday, March 13, 2015. Nancy was born in Riverdale, NJ., the daughter of the late James and the late Vera Busch. Nancy is survived by her children, Jason Stickle and Sierra Smyth, 3 loving grandchildren, a sister, Barbara Busch Stillman of Wimauma, FL and a brother Jim...

Georgiana 'Sue' Banghart

Georgiana 'Sue' Banghart

Mar 10, 2015

Georgiana "Sue" Banghart, age 76, of Bloomingdale, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Mrs. Banghart was born in Paterson, NJ, the daughter of the late George and the late Doris (Marion) Heerse. Sue worked for Vibration Mountings in Butler, NJ before retiring. She is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Charles H, her beloved children, Debbie Rundecker, Suzie...

Dorothy E. Krouse-Scott

Dorothy E. Krouse-Scott

Mar 7, 2015

Dorothy E. Krouse-Scott, age 90, of Goshen NY, formerly of Butler, NJ, died Saturday, March 7, 2015. Viewing hours will be Wednesday, March 11th ,2015 from 2-4pm & 7-9pm at The Morrison Funeral Home, 86 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler, NJ. A funeral will be held Thursday 10:00am at Butler United Methodist Church, 5 Bartholdi Ave., Butler, NJ. Burial to follow...

Richard J. Chikosky

Richard J. Chikosky

Mar 7, 2015

Richard J. Chikosky, age 72, of Butler, formerly of Bloomingdale and Saddle Brook, NJ, died Saturday, March 7, 2015. Mr. Chikosky was the son of the late Andrew and the late Mary Anna (Kacmarcik) Chikosky. Richard was a Stock Room Supervisor for Kearfott in Totowa, NJ, and held many positions at Mosler Systems Division in Wayne, NJ. Richard was...

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