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Catherine Rose McGuire, 91, Of West Nyack
WEST NYACK, N.Y. – Catherine Rose McGuire, a resident of West Nyack, died Friday, June 24. She was 91.
She was born in the Bronx on Dec.26, 1924, to Owen and Rose (Mazzaro) Smith.
She raised her family in the Bronx, and eventually moved to West Nyack in 1970 with her husband, Bernard ('Barney') McGuire, and their family.
She worked at various jobs in her life including at a chocolate shop, White Castle hamburgers, Tuck Tape in New Rochelle (where she met her husband), Knit Studios in Nanuet, and Macy’s gift wrapping department.
She is survived by her children, Louise Iessi of Palm B…
Gordon E. Briggs, 82, Of Rhinebeck
RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Gordon E. Briggs, a resident of Rhinebeck, died Monday, June 27. He was 82.
He was born June 4, 1934, in Rhinebeck, to Augustus and Frances (Wetzler) Briggs.
On Dec. 21, 1954, he married Marcella (Clarke) Briggs. He served as corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was employed at IBM from 1955 until his retirement in 1992.
His wife died in 2012.
He is survived by his children, Bonnie and Heather Briggs of Germantown, Thomas (Vicki) Briggs of Tillson, and Matthew (Cathy) Briggs of Tivoli; and four grandchildren, Kyle, Cortny, Cody Sudziarski, and…
Antonia C. Allende, 77, Of West Nyack
WEST NYACK, N.Y. – Antonia C. Allende, a resident of West Nyack, died Sunday, June 26. She was 77.
She was born on May 22,1939, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico with a bachelor of science degree in physical and occupational therapy. After moving to New York with her husband, she graduated with a master's degree in public administration from New York University.
She worked as a physical therapist for the Veterans Administration Hospital in New York City for nearly 20 years. Afterwards, she continued her work as a physical therapist for Rockland …
Theresa Cancellieri, 96, Of River Vale
RIVER VALE, N.J. – Theresa Cancellieri, a resident of River Vale, died Thursday, June 23. She was 96.
She was born April 28, 1920, in Manhattan, N.Y.
She was a homemaker and a former member of the Carlo Rossi Fan Club.
She is survived by her children, Candida Jovan and her husband Victor, Marie Salvatto and her husband Gary, Carol Pavlik and her husband Ken, John Cancellieri and his wife Lisa and Dino Cancellieri and his wife Beverly; and grandchildren Richard, Claudine, Stacey, Sean, Christian, Giani, Alexa, Dino Jr. and Dominic.
She was predeceased by her husband, John.
A funeral …
Charles R. Kroncke, 93, Of Palisades Park
PALISADES PARK, N.J. – Charles R. Kroncke, a resident of Palisades Park, died Thursday, June 23. He was 93.
He was an investigator for the New Jersery Alcoholic Beverage Control for more than 30 years. After retiring, he worked for the Bergen County Records department. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his children, Barbara Hess and her husband Richard and William Kroncke; brother Herbert Kroncke; grandchildren, Tara Houghton, Amy Eastcroft and her husband John, David Hess and his wife Kelsey, and Laura Hess; and great-granddaughter, Lillian Hess.
He was predece…
Dilley Schmitt, 87, Of Saddle Brook
SADDLE BROOK, N.J. – Dilley Schmitt, a resident of Saddle Brook, formerly of North Bergen, died Friday, June 24. She was 87.
She was a postal clerk for more than 20 years at the Fort Lee Post Office. She loved gardening, crocheting and baking.
She is survived by her son, Todd J. Schmitt and his wife, Chizuru; her grandchild Rayna; and her siblings Huldah McEldowney and Ann O’Hare.
She was predeceased by her husband, Calvin, and her friend Alice Conklin.
Vincent L. Pierzhalski, 63, Of Garfield
GARFIELD, N.J. – Vincent L. Pierzhalski, a resident of Garfield for over 10 years, died Thursday, June 23. He was 63.
He was a parishioner of Most Holy Name Church in Garfield.
He is survived by his siblings, Mary Beth Janaskas and her husband, Michael and brother-in-law Edward Giannella.
He was predeceased by his sister, RoseAnn Kathleen Giannella
Visiting will be Monday, June 27 until 8 p.m. Funeral departing from the Kimak Funeral Home, 425 Broad St., Carlstadt on Tuesday, June 28, at 9:30 a.m. for a Funeral Mass in Most Holy Name Church, Garfield at 10 a.m. Entombment Holy Cross Ce…
Margaret M. Murphy, 81, Of Glen Rock
GLEN ROCK, N.J. – Margaret M. Murphy, a resident of Glen Rock, died Friday, June 24. She was 81.
Before moving to Glen Rock, she resided in Fair Lawn. She was born and raised in New York City.
She was a parishioner of St. Catharine Roman Catholic Church in Glen Rock. A woman who loved anything Irish, she was a champion step dancer and enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Before retiring, she was employed with First Jersey Savings in Rochelle Park.
She is survived by her children, retired Rear Adm. Patrick E. McGrath and wife Anne, Dennis McGrath and wife Mim,…
