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_____________________________________ Llewellyn Decker, Jr.
ESCONDIDO, CA - Llewellyn Decker Jr., 91, passed away peacefully at the Life Care Center in Escondido, CA, on Saturday, January 21, 2012. He was born in Rockaway Borough where he lived for 45 years before moving to Redlands, CA.; Milford, Conn.; Olive Branch, Miss.; and then Escondido.
He served in the Army-Air Force; was a deacon in the First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway; a member of the Rockaway Recreation Department; and was a Mason in the Jephthah Lodge #233 for 65 years, serving one year as Master. An avid bridge player, he achieved the rank of Bronze Life Master.
Mr. Decker worked as a design-draftsman in the aero-space industry at Reaction Motors of Rockaway, Thiokol of Denville and Lockheed of Redlands, where he worked on the X-15, Mercury, Gemini and Apollo space rockets. He also worked at Black & Decker and General Electric before retiring in 1991.
He was predeceased by his parents Llew and Edith, his wife Doris, a sister Margaret and an infant daughter, Donna Lynn.
He is survived by his sons Bob Decker of Rockaway and Jim Decker of Clearwater, Fla.; a daughter Judith Ann of Escondido; a sister Helen Tucker of Red Bank; grandchildren Bob, Leanne and Jen; four great-grandchildren; and several nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces.
A memorial service for Mr. Decker will be scheduled at a later date when he will be buried at the First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway.
_____________________________________ Marion E. Nerjes
ROCKAWAY TWP. – Marion E. Nerjes, 82, died on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at home.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, she resided in Rockaway Twp for 50 years.
Mrs. Nerjes was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard; a brother, Richard Kortmann and his wife Anja, and a sister, Karin Rannestad.
Interment will be held privately at Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery. Arrangements by Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway.
_____________________________________ Donald H. Youker, Sr.
RANDOLPH – Donald H. Youker, Sr. died on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center in Crystal River, FL. He was 79.
Born in Vernon, NY, he moved to Randolph in 1982.
He served in the Air Force during Korea.
Mr. Youker was a Technical Specialist with Bell Labs in Whippany for many years prior to retiring.
He was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn, in 2010.
He is survived by five children: Don, Donna, Danielle, David and Darren Youker.
Visiting hours will be held at the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway on Monday, Jan. 16 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Marcella Union Cemetery, Timberbrook Rd, Rockaway.
_____________________________________ Oscar F. "Ozzy" Mueller
ROCKAWAY TWP. – Oscar F. “Ozzy” Mueller died on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville. He was 95.
Oscar was born in Newark, NJ in 1916 and lived in Hillside, Plainfield, and Warwick, RI before moving to Rockaway Twp. in 1964. He graduated from Hillside High School in 1933.
He served in the U.S. Navy as a Petty Officer 1st Class during WWII. He worked as a Manufacturing Specification Engineer at Alpha Metals in Jersey City before his retirement in 1986.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Rockaway. He was a member of Anchor Lodge #149 F&AM (now Jerusalem Lodge #26 F&AM) for 51 years, the Scottish Rite Valley of Providence, and a Life Member of South Plainfield Craftsmen Club. He also served as past President of the Garden State Chapter of The National Square Dance Campers Association, past President, Vice President and Treasurer of the former Grand Prowler Square Dance Club, past Secretary of the former Hanover Squares Square Dance Club and a member of The Hot Garter Round Dance Club.
Oscar is survived by his wife Amy Lee of 72 years; three children, Deborah Mueller and her partner Antonette Funke of Morris Plains, Vanessa Smith and her husband Gregg of Dingmans Ferry, PA and Randee Covine and her husband Daniel of Barnegat; and; five grandchildren, Sarah Constancia Domick, Kyle Smith, and Paul, Kurt, and Kristen Covine; and his great granddaughter, Lorelei Domick.
Services are private under the direction of Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway.
_____________________________________ Joan Ann Skutka
ROCKAWAY TWP. – Joan Ann (nee Lozo) Skutka died on Friday, December 30, 2011 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Clare’s Hospital/Dover. She was 73.
Born September 8, 1938 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Virginia Lillian (Weber) Lozo.
She was a resident of Rockaway Twp, NJ and Elk Lake, Waymart, PA. Mrs. Skutka was a graduate of Waymart High School, Class of 1956. She received her Baccalaureate and Master’s degrees from East Stroudsburg State College, and went on to teach in the Science Department at Morris Hills High School in Rockaway for 34 years, retiring in 1994.
On July 10, 1965 Joan married the love of her life, Thomas Skutka. Joan loved to travel. Many of Joan and Tom’s most cherished memories were when they traveled the world together and the lifelong friendships that they have made. She was a wonderful companion and wife. Joan always thought of others before herself; and she will be greatly missed by everyone with whom she came in contact.
Joan was a member of Calvary Methodist Church in Waymart, PA, the Wayne County Historical Society, Waymart Historical Society, Elk Lake Development Assn., and the East Stroudsburg Alumni Assn. She was involved in the Monarch Migration Research Group, and was also a life member of N.J.E.A. and N.E.A.
She is survived by her loving husband, Thomas J. Skutka of 46 years; her brother John W. Lozo of Waymart, PA; and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, January 2, 2012 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway, NJ. Visitation will also be at Jenkins Funeral Home, 269 Belmont St., Waymart, PA on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at Jenkins Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 4 at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Canaan Corners Cemetery in Waymart, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Waymart Methodist Church, 151 Belmont St., Waymart, PA 18472.
_____________________________________ Florence K. Martin
ROCKAWAY – Florence K. Martin died on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. She was 87.
Florence was born in Garfield, and moved to Rockaway Borough where she met her husband, Craig. Together they were longtime residents of Montville, and retired in Effort, PA. She returned to Rockaway eight years ago to be cared for by her family.
Florence's primary job was being a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she always did it with love, kindness, patience and joy. She later worked for Marotta Valve in Montville before retiring in 1994.
She was a member of the Montville Senior Citizens and the Taylortown Ladies Auxiliary.
She was predeceased by her husband, Craig, in 2008.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Schrader-VanDyke of Rockaway; two sons, Bruce Martin of Woodbridge and Glenn Martin of Rockaway; five grandchildren: Alison, Brett, Kimberly, Eric and Elana; and two great-grandchildren: Mia and Brett Jr.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 5:00 pm at Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday prior to the service from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Assn., 400 Morris Ave, Suite 251, Denville NJ 07834. Envelopes will be at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ John Larsen
ROCKAWAY – John Larsen died on Friday, November 25, 2011 after a long illness. He was 78.
Mr. Larsen was born in Oslo, Norway, and came to the United States in 1935, settling in Brooklyn, NY. He lived in Rockaway Twp. since 1960. He shared a residence in Rockaway Twp. and Naples, FL. John was proud of his Norwegian heritage.
Mr. Larsen served in the U.S. Air Force. He later worked as an Industrial Specialist at Picatinny Arsenal for 29 years and received many awards before his retirement in 1993. He always spoke of the good friends and co-workers he enjoyed there.
He enjoyed boating and fishing at the shore. He will be best remembered for his kindness, quick wit and wonderful sense of humor.
Mr. Larsen was predeceased by his son Ken on September 2, 2011.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Helen Larsen; his son, Keith Larsen; his daughter, Kim Larsen MacGillivray and her husband Kevin; and his granddaughter, Kaitlyn MacGillivray.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 12:30 p.m. at Marcella Union Cemetery, Timberbrook Rd., Rockaway.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or Alzheimer’s Association, 400 Morris Ave. Ste. 146, Denville, NJ 07834.
“A Beautiful Life” A beautiful life that came to an end, he died as he lived, everyone’s friend. In our hearts a memory will always be kept, of one we loved and will never forget.
_____________________________________ Alex Roeland
ROCKAWAY – Alex Roeland died unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. He was 19.
Born in Morristown, he was a lifelong resident of Rockaway Borough.
Alex worked with his father at Roeland Home Improvers in Rockaway. He loved playing the drums and working out.
Alex is survived by his parents, Arnie and Judy Roeland; his brother, Dillon; maternal grandparents, Viola Gennero and Joe Casha; paternal grandparents, Marion and Cornelius Roeland; his aunts and uncles, Joyce and Joe Campanelli, Joe and Elaina Casha, Jerry Casha, Bill and Arlene Roeland, Marion and Jimmy Rainey; and many loving cousins and friends.
“Dream as if you’ll live forever, and live as if you’ll die today.”
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 8:00 pm at Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway. Visiting hours will be on Thursday prior to the service from 4-8 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Brain Injury Association of New Jersey, 825 Georges Rd. 2nd Floor, North Brunswick, NJ 08902. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Harold D. Stalter
ROCKAWAY – Harold D. Stalter died on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at St. Clare’s Hospital/Denville. He was 74.
Born in Dover, he was a lifelong Rockaway resident.
He served in the Marines. He worked at Warner Lambert in Morris Plains and Picatinny Arsenal in Rockaway Twp. prior to retirement.
Mr. Stalter was a member of the Rockaway Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was an avid deer hunter.
He was predeceased by eight siblings: Kenneth, John, George, Mildred Peterson, Helen Phillips, Randall, Eva Stokes and Gerald.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at the Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway at 10 am. Entombment to follow at Locust Hill Cemetery, Dover. Visiting hours will be on Monday, Nov. 21 from 4:00-8:00 pm only.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Gift Processing Administrator, 18251 Quantico Gateway Dr, Triangle, VA 22172. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Andrew J. Palka
CLIFTON- Andrew J. Palka died on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 at Preakness Healthcare Center in Wayne. He was 61.
Mr. Palka was born in Caracas, Venezuela and resided in Clifton for 46 years.
He was an accountant for Montclair State University for 18 years before his retirement in 2004. He attended the Montclair Community Church and enjoyed songwriting and playing guitar.
Mr. Palka is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Laurie; three children, William J. Thiemann Jr., Christine M. Radzai, and Vanessa L. Palka; his brother John Palka; and four grandchildren, Brian and Matthew Radzai, and Alexis and Sydney Thiemann.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 10:00am at Rockaway Assembly of God, 113 E. Main Street, Rockaway. Internment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery in Linden. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Rockaway Assembly of God, or to: Montclair Community Church, 143 Watchung Ave. Upper Monclair, NJ 07043.
_____________________________________ Mary E. Puco
ROCKAWAY- Mary E. Pucco passed on to the hands of the Lord on Monday, November 14, 2011 at home with her family by her side. She was 96.
Mrs. Pucco was a lifelong resident of Rockaway Borough.
She previously worked at Picatinny Arsenal in Rockaway Twp. She was a parishioner of St. Cecilia’s Church, Rockaway and a member of the Rockaway Seniors. Mrs. Pucco was a meticulous homemaker who enjoyed sewing, gardening, shopping with her sister Lena and family gatherings.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Carmen J. in 1983 and her sister Nellie Tamburro in 2010.
She is survived by three daughters, Gloria Smith and her husband Joseph of Wharton, Marlene Ryan and her husband James of Byram Twp., and Deborah Flanagan and her husband Kevin of Sandyston; her sister, Lena Rowe and her husband Donald of Rockaway; five grandchildren, Gary Irwin and his wife Laurie Ann, Beth Madden and her husband Tim, and Kelley, Steven and Sean Ryan; four great grandchildren, Lindsey and Shanna Irwin, and Danielle and Sarah Madden; and a very special Puppy Dog.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, with a funeral service beginning at 6:30 pm at the Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Visiting Nurse Assn, 38 Elm St. Morristown NJ 07960, or to: Nutrition Center, 221 Mt. Pleasant Ave, Dover NJ 07801, or to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis TN 38105. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Karl J. Miceli
ROCKAWAY- Karl J. Miceli died Friday, November 11, 2011 at Compassionate Care Hospice in Dover. He was 89.
Mr. Miceli was a lifelong resident of Rockaway Borough. He served in A Company of the Army’s 1906th Engineer Battalion during World War II.
Mr. Miceli graduated from Drew University in 1952 and worked as a managerial analyst with Picatinny Arsenal for 30 years before retiring in 1979. He was a member of the American Legion RockDen Post 175, Rockaway Super Seniors and NARFE.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Eileen in 2010.
He is survived by two children, Dr. Robert Miceli and his wife Rosemary of Charlottesville, VA and Patricia Walker and her husband Thomas of Milford, PA; his sister Anna Ward of Rockaway; and six grandchildren, Jessica, Marcus and his wife Amber, Kasey, Winter, Jonathan and Jackson.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 9:15a.m. from the Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway to a funeral Mass at St. Cecilia’s Church, Rockaway at 10:00am. Interment will follow at St. Cecilia’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, Nov. 14 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The American Heart/Stroke Assn, 1 Union St. # 301 Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Edward J. Maka
ROCKAWAY – Edward J. Maka died on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at St. Clare’s Hospital/Denville. He was 88.
Born in Denville, he was a lifelong Rockaway resident.
Mr. Maka served in the Army during WWII, and worked in construction before retiring.
He was a member of the American Legion Rockden Post 175.
He was predeceased by his daughter Barbara in 1996.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann; his daughter, Jacqueline Maka of Sayreville; and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be on Friday, Nov. 11 from 3:00-5:00 and 6:30-7:30 pm at the Rockaway Assembly of God Church, 113 E. Main St., Rockaway. A funeral service will begin immediately following visitation, at 7:30 pm on Friday. Interment will be on Saturday at the Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery at 10:30 am. Arrangements are by Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Rockaway Assembly of God Church.
_____________________________________ William Douglas Stewart
ROCKAWAY – William Douglas Stewart died Saturday, November 5, 2011 at St. Clare’s Hospital/Denville. He was 53.
William was born on June 12, 1958 in Glen Ridge, NJ and resided in Upper Montclair for most of his life.
Bill attended Essex County College and was employed as an aircraft mechanic. He enjoyed train and hobby shows, riding his bike, going fishing and spending time with his sister and her family. A true gentleman in all respects, his kind and loving manner will be missed by all.
He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Dorothy (Meier) Stewart and Bayard Stewart of Upper Montclair. He was the loving grandson of the late George K. Meier Sr. and Meta (Muller) Meier of Upper Montclair and the nephew of the late Esther (Muller) Lindsley of Florida.
He is survived by his beloved sister, Kathleen (Stewart) Cruger and her husband Donald of Rockaway; niece, Virginia Suzanne Cruger Corvey of Rockaway; two nephews, Michael Eric Cruger of Rockaway and Daniel Patrick Cruger of Brooklyn, NY; a great-niece, Cameron; and his cousin Paul Muller of Savannah, GA..
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Inturnment will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10 at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, Upper Montclair at 11:00 a.m.
_____________________________________ Stanley F. Wyrwa
ROCKAWAY TWP. – Stanley F. Wyrwa died peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Newark, he lived in Maplewood before to moving to Rockaway Twp. in 1996.
Mr. Wyrwa served in the Army.
He worked for J. Heller & Sons in Newark as a purchasing agent for 42 years, until retiring. More recently, he worked part-time at Morris County Appliance in Rockaway.
Mr. Wyrwa was a parishioner of St. Cecilia’s Church in Rockaway, where he served as a Senior Altar Server. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #344 of Rockaway Twp.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dolores; two children: Deborah (& Larry) Fremeth and Kenneth (& Joyce) Wyrwa all of Rockaway Twp; his sister, Sr. Mary Lucia of Lodi; and five grandchildren: Jaclyn, Rachel, Kenneth Jr., Stacy and Joseph.
Funeral services will begin on Friday, Nov. 4 at 9:15 a.m. from Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway to a funeral Mass at St. Cecilia’s Church, 70 Church St., Rockaway at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00pm only at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Patricia Lally
ROCKAWAY TWP. – Patricia Lally died on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at St. Clare’s Hospital/Denville. She was 84.
Born in Paterson, she resided in Rockaway Township for most of her life.
Mrs. Lally was a Pharmacist’s Assistant at Siro’s Pharmacy in Rockaway for 30 years until its closing. She was a ballroom dance champion, enjoyed roller skating and skiing and entertaining friends and family with her excellent cooking.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Eugene; two sons: Gene and his wife Carol of Mine Hill, and William and his wife Juanita of Dover; her sister, Barbara Backsmith of Mass.; four grandchildren: Meghan, Caitlin, Veronica and Tiffany and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held privately by Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway.
_____________________________________ April Southern (Schwarzenbach)
ROCKAWAY – April Southern (Schwarzenbach), 62, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011 at Compassionate Care Hospice in Dover after a short battle with lung cancer.
Born in Newark, NJ, she lived in Roselle Park before moving to Rockaway 38 years ago. She worked as an accountant for the Morris Hills Regional School District for 25 years and was a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Rockaway.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Darren Zarillo of Rockaway and her son and daughter-in-law Will and Jamie Schwarzenbach of Draper, UT. April was the most devoted grandmother to Nicholas and Aleena and was delightfully expecting a third grandchild. She is also survived by two brothers, Andrew Southern Jr. of Toms River and Angelo Southern of Elizabeth, NJ.
A funeral service will be held from Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway on Friday, October 14 at 9:15 am to a Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Rockaway at 10:00 am. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, October 13 from 5:00 – 9:00pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or Compassionate Care Hospice, 523 Lafayette Rd. Sparta, NJ 07871. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Frieda Baldwin
PARSIPPANY – Frieda Baldwin, 91, died on Friday, September 16, 2011 at Care One at Morris in Parsippany.
Mrs. Baldwin was a lifelong resident of Parsippany.
She was predeceased by her husband Clarence in 2001.
She is survived by her son: David Baldwin; her daughter: Blanche Halajcsik; three grandchildren: David Baldwin Jr., Stacey Baldwin and Robert Sueter; and two great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Friday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. at Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover. Arrangements by Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway.
Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.rockawayfuneral.com
_____________________________________ Barbara J. Kepler
ROCKAWAY – Barbara J. Kepler died on Monday, September 12, 2011 at St. Clare’s Hospital/Denville. She was 73.
Born in Dover, she was a lifelong resident of Rockaway Borough.
Mrs. Kepler was a homemaker.
She was predeceased by her sister, Joan Smith; brother, Joseph Dachisen Jr.; and son-in-law, Mark Daly.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Anthony Sr.; three children: Joann Daly, Anthony Jr. and his wife Alice, and Kimberly Higgins and her husband Kevin; and her grandchildren: Thomas Daly, Ashley Higgins and Lindsey Higgins.
All services were held privately under the direction of Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway.
In lieu of flowers, donation in Mrs. Kepler’s name would be greatly appreciated to: Hematology-Oncology, 23 Pocono Rd. Suite 100, Denville, NJ 07834.
_____________________________________ Hedwig "Hedy" Sileo
ROCKAWAY TWP. – Hedwig “Hedy” Sileo died on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Clare’s Hospital/Dover. She was 87.
Born in Ludwigsburg, Germany, she moved to Rockaway Borough in 1954 and to Rockaway Twp. in 1985.
Mrs. Sileo was a registered nurse and had worked at Dover General Hospital before retiring.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Canio; her son Dr. Robert P. Sileo of VA; three grandchildren: Thomas Matthew and Lauren; and a great-granddaughter: Reagan Marie.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia’s Church, 70 Church St., Rockaway. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway.
_____________________________________ Carl L. "Chickie" Buono Sr.
BRICK – Carl L. “Chickie” Buono, Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday Sept 4th, 2011 in Brick, NJ. He was born in Dover and lived there for most of his life, before moving to Brick seven years ago.
He served in the US Coast Guard from 1943-1945. He was a member of Local Union #1390 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America and had previously served as president. He was also a member of the National Radio of Alumni Assn., American Bowling Congress, and the American Legion Post #91 of Wharton.
He was the sole proprietor of "Chick’s Place" in Dover from 1965 until retiring in 2000.
Chickie is survived by four children: Carol Kaufman of NV, Susan Caruncho of FL, Carl Buono, Jr. of Lake Hiawatha and Barbara Hagan of NV, he is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Mark and Victor Caruncho, Gene and Stephen Vanderhoof, Joseph and Floyd Hagan, Robert and Christine Buono; a sister: Filomena Nielsen of NJ; a brother: Louis Buono of AZ; several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his extended family, grandchildren: Robin DiVine of Brick, Heidi Brown of Hopatcong; great-grandchildren: Zachary DiVine of TX, Samantha DiVine of CA, and was predeceased by his grandson Corey DiVine in 2010.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 9, 2011 at 9:15 a.m. from the Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Avenue, Rockaway to a funeral Mass celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, Dover at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Locust Hill Cemetery, Dover. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. only.
_____________________________________ John Kenneth "Kenny" Larsen
ROCKAWAY – John Kenneth “Kenny” Larsen died on Friday, September 2, 2011 at home. He was 54.
Born in Brooklyn, NY he lived in the Cranberry Lake section of Byram Twp. for the past 25 years.
Mr. Larsen was a registered nurse and had previously worked at Newton Memorial Hospital.
He was a very caring and helpful individual; he read for the blind over the radio at In Touch Network and also volunteered at the Covenant House both in New York, NY.
He is survived by his parents John and Helen Larsen; his brother Keith Larsen; his sister Kim Larsen MacGillivray and her husband Kevin; a niece Kaitlyn MacGillivray; and many dear friends.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Marcella Union Cemetery, Timberbrook Rd., Rockaway. Arrangements by Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: North Shore Animal League, 25 Davis Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050 (www.animalleague.org) _____________________________________ |
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