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Cindy Capitani

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ccapitani@dailyvoice.com

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Obituaries

Connor G. Walsh, 23, Of New Milford NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- Connor G. Walsh, of New Milford, died unexpectedly on Jan. 5. He was 23. He was born Dec. 20, 1993. A 2008 graduate of St. Joseph's School, Oradell and 2012 graduate of Don Bosco Prep, Ramsey, he was an Eagle Scout, EMT, certified 911 NECI and EMD Dispatcher. He had an Associate's degree in Homeland Security and wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement. He was an avid outdoorsman and he enjoyed football, wrestling, baseball and was a car enthusiast. He also devoted many hours of service to his local community. Most of all, he cherished his most faithful dog compani…

by Cindy Capitani

01/10/2017

Obituaries

Former Park Ridge Superintenent, Library President Robert G. Balentine, 89 PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- Robert G. Balentine of Park Ridge, died on Jan. 4. He was 89. He was born on May 23, 1927 in New Brunswick, the son of Warren and Doris (Lampson) Balentine. He graduated from High School in Quincy, Massachusetts. He served in the United States Army and was deployed to Germany during the Army of Occupation. He earned his Bachelors of Arts and Masters of Education from Boston University and his Doctorate of Education from Rutgers University. He was a lifelong educator from teacher, to principal, to Superintendent of Schools in Park Ridge for 20 years. He was a recognized …

by Cindy Capitani

01/09/2017

Obituaries

Emmy Winner John G. Wells, 94, Of Ridgewood RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- John G. Wells, of Ridgewood, died on Monday, Jan. 2. He was 94. He was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1922 and emigrated to the US in 1939. He lived in New York City until 1951, and resided in Ridgewood for 60 years where he was an active parishioner of Mt Carmel Church. He fought both France and Italy in World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. He won an Emmy award for his creative work as a videotape editor. He was a member of IBEW and worked at ABC followed by a 35-year career at the CBS. Following his retirement, he found great pleasure in creating keepsake videos…

by Cindy Capitani

01/09/2017

Obituaries

Nicholas Enea, 69, of Elmwood Park ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Nicholas Enea, of Elmwood Park and Garfield, died on Jan. 5. He was 69. Born in Passaic, he was raised in Lodi for 18 years living in Garfield 40 years and Elmwood Park the past 11 years. He was an Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam and is decorated with the Purple Heart, Vietnam Service and Campaign medals, the Good Conduct Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. He worked for 52 years as a sales representative for truck parts and services for Stewart and Stevenson in Lodi. He was a member of the Saddle Brook VFW, and he volunteered many years with the Fast…

by Cindy Capitani

01/09/2017

Events

Got Cabin Fever? Greenburgh Offers Fun Activities At Multipurpose Center GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Seniors in Greenburgh can commit to get fit and expand their horizons with a variety of classes starting in January and running throughout 2017 Senior citizens get first preference to enroll, except for QiGong, Meditation, and Spanish where non-senior adult residents can register for a slightly higher fee. Programs sponsored by Greenburgh Parks and Recreation take place in the Multipurpose Center, Anthony F. Veteran Park, 11 Olympic Lane in Ardsley. Weekly classes include Low impact aerobics Seated exercise Yoga Qi Gong Dancing Zumba Gold Walking Weights Photography…

by Cindy Capitani

01/05/2017

Business

Ridgefield Native Takes The Cake With New Career LYNDHURST, N.J. -- What started as a hobby to beat stress is now a full-time business for a Lyndhurst mom who traded the corporate world for the kitchen. Arlene Murray, who grew up in Fair Lawn and previously lived in Ridgefield, is running Polkadot Cupcake Shop in Nutley after a career in human resources. "I was burnt out and baking was stress relief. I was in HR and was hired to let everyone go. That was the last two jobs I had, getting rid of people." Now she's firing up a commercial oven instead of firing people, and even got to hire some help. She and two part-time employe…

by Cindy Capitani

01/04/2017

Obituaries

Marisa Adelaide Suarez, 32, Of Carlstadt CARLSTADT, N.J. -- Marisa Adelaide Suarez, of Carlstadt, died on Dec. 29. She was 32. She was born April 5, 1984. For eight years, she was a fraud analyst at PVH Corp. in Bridgewater. She was a 2002 graduate of Immaculate Heart Academy and a 2006 graduate of La Salle University. She loved her 80s music. To her, every song was from high school (they never were). She was an outstanding soccer player (2002 NCSAA and McDonalds All American) and ardent Jets, Mets and Nets fan. She is survived by her parents, David and Lucia (Buzzelli) Suarez; sister, Tara Maria Romano and her husband Nicholas; n…

by Cindy Capitani

01/03/2017

Obituaries

Gloria S. Bederka, 82, Of Mahwah MAHWAH, N.J. -- Gloria S. Bederka, of Mahwah, died on Dec. 12. She was 82. During her husband's career as a commodities trader, they traveled the world, from Africa to Asia to Europe, to Central and South America. At home and abroad, she entertained guests from all corners of the globe. After her children were grown, she pursued the education she’d always dreamed of, receiving a B.A. from Ramapo College, an M.S.W. from Fordham University, and a certification from the NJ Psychoanalytic Institute. As a licensed social worker and nationally certified psychoanalyst, she maintained a private prac…

by Cindy Capitani

01/03/2017

Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Kipp, 85, Of Elmwood Park ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Mary Elizabeth Kipp, of Elmwood Park, died on Saturday, December 31. She was 85. Born in Passaic, she’s been a resident of Elmwood Park most of her life. She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1951 and received her baccalaureate degree from Seton Hall University in 1956. She spent her nursing career at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the operating room as a nurse, educator and supervisor. After retiring in 1991 she continued to fulfill her love for the O.R. as an adjunct professor at Bergen Community College in the O.R. Technician Training Program. …

by Cindy Capitani

01/03/2017

Obituaries

Alfredo Gagliano, 97, Of Waldwick WALDWICK, N.Y. -- Alfredo Gagliano, of Waldwick, died on Dec. 28. He was 97. He was born March 22, 1919. He worked at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood for many years. A parishioner of St. Luke’s RC Church in Ho-Ho-Kus, Alfredo enjoyed gardening, making wine, cooking, and especially family and friends. He is survived by his children, Nicola and wife Elda of Italy; Frank and wife Rose Gagliano and Carmelina and husband Frank Magurno; grandchildren, Pino, Massimo, Jennifer, Nadia, Nicholas, Daniel; and great-grandchildren, Nicola and Sophia. He is predeceased by his wife, Elvira…

by Cindy Capitani

01/03/2017

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