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Peter Broers, 59, Of North Haledon
NORTH HALEDON, N.J. —Peter Broers, 59, of North Haledon, died Oct. 18. Born in Paterson, he lived in Florida before moving to North Haledon to be with his family.
Prior to his retirement, he ran a self-employed cleaning service.
He is survived by his father, Kenneth Broers; and brothers, Kenneth Broers and Douglas Broers.
He was predeceased by his mother, Marion (nee Topp) Broers.
The family will receive family and friends from 10 until noon Friday at Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home, 530 High Mountain Road, Franklin Lakes followed by a noon service the funeral home. Cremation wil…
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John F. Kraft, 54, Of Ridgewood
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — John F. Kraft, 54, of Ridgewood, died Oct. 15. He was born May 5, 1962, in Yonkers, but resided in Ridgewood for more than 45 years.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy and worked as a manufacturing plant foreman for Trolex Corporation in Elmwood Park.
He is survived by his siblings, Cynthia and her husband Joseph Spatola and James Kraft and his wife Maryclaire; and step-siblings, Victoria and her husband Eric Hague, Douglas and his wife Heather Bryan, Jennifer and her husband Douglas Milewski and John Donaldson and his wife Qu Li. C
He was the son of Edwin Kraft and…
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Wanda D. LaMattina, 96, Of North Arlington
NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — Wanda D. LaMattina, 96, of North Arlington, died Monday, Oct. 17. Born in Newark, she lived in North Arlington since 1951.
Before retiring in 1985, she worked as an assistant for Walter Kidde in Belleville. Earlier, she worked as a shop steward for R.C.A. in Harrison.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph LaMattina.
She is survived by her children, Janice Greenfield, Phyllis LaMattina, Cheryl Hoch and the late Patricia Turoczi; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Helen Wrubel.
There will be a funeral at 9 a.m. Friday at the Parow Funer…
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Nicholas Coppola, 92, Of East Rutherford
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Nicholas Coppola, 92, of East Rutherford, died Oct. 16. For more than five years, he worked for H&G Brush Co. of Belleville in the maintenance department, retiring at 65. He was a parishioner of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus R.C. Church in Wallington. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid hunter.
He was predeceased by his wife, Amelia Rose (nee Orest) Coppola; four brothers and five sisters; and one grandson.
He is survived by his children, Vincent Coppola and his wife Mary, Richard Coppola and his wife Carol, Alan Coppola and his wife Maryann and Phyllis Burman …
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Lukasz Wyrzykowski, 27, Of Garfield
GARFIELD, N.J. — Lukasz Wyrzykowski, 27, of Garfield, died Oct. 16. Wyrzykowski was born Nov. 27, 1988, in Podlaska, Poland, to Waldemar and Maria (Olesiejuk) Wyrzykowski. At the age of 10, he moved to the United States, where he made many friends throughout the years.
He worked for the West Virginia Painting Company in Clifton.
He is survived by his mother and father; brother, Piotr; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visiting will be from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 10-10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Warner-Wozniak Funeral Service, 80 Midland Ave., Wallington. A funeral Mass will be c…
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Philip L. Gerardi, 85, Of Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Philip L. Gerardi, 85, of Poughkeepsie, died Tuesday, Oct. 18. He was born Sept. 17, 1931, in Brooklyn, the son of the late James and Angelina Rizzo Gerardi.
He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953 until he was honorably discharged in 1961. He went on to join the Tile Layers Local #52, where he was a longtime member, and worked throughout New York City and Long Island until his retirement.
In his spare time, he was an active member of the Town of Poughkeepsie Senior Center, where he enjoyed his Monday card games and his Friday pool games. He also was a member…
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Clara 'Claire' M. Byrne, 86, Of Glen Rock
GLEN ROCK, N.J. — Clara 'Claire' M. Byrne,, 86, of Glen Rock, died Saturday, Oct. 15. She was born in 1930.
Prior to retiring, she worked in the department of radiology and medical imaging at Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus.
She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity R.C. Church in Hackensack, a member of their Rosary Society and a member of the Columbiettes of Trinity Council.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jack Byrne; and her parents, Charles and Josephine Muller.
She is survived by her children, Gary and his wife Cindy, Kevin and his wife Patti, Michael and his wife Jeanne,…
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Louise R. Mylod Sherry, 82, Of Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE — Louise R. Mylod Sherry, 82, of Poughkeepsie, died Friday, Oct. 14. She was born Feb. 17, 1934, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of John and Margaret Salvo.
She began her work career in New York City and retired as paymaster at Western Printing Co. Inc. in Poughkeepsie in 1982. She enjoyed traveling, especially to the island of Bermuda and Italy. Her other interests included playing bridge, reading, movies, crossword puzzles and golf. She was a former member of The Dutchess Golf and Country Club. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Poughkeepsie and The St. Mary Star of the…
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Robert A. Martin, 79, Of Saddle River
SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — Robert A. Martin, 79, of Saddle River, died Sunday, Oct. 16. Born in Brooklyn in 1937, he was raised in Sea Gate and was a resident of Paramus before moving to Saddle River.
Before retiring in 2005, he was a senior vice president at Morgan Stanley in New York. He was a lifetime benefactor of the Valley Hospital Foundation, an avid New York Giants fan and supported local philanthropic organizations.
He was predeceased by his son, Lester Martin.
He is survived by his wife, Gerrie Martin; son, Alan H. Martin; daughter, Robin L. Hulsizer; granddaughter, Mackenzie; grand…
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