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Diana Lynn Cauwenberghs  John I. Coulson Jr. Bruce Gordon Curry Sharon Diamond Watsky Kenneth G. Dyak Donald Richard Frankland Steven Wright Keneely Henry A. Kupin Richard R. Maggio Raymond T. Maksuta Julia Alice Miller Jill D. Newton Scott Beth Nielsen Everett C. Oakely Thomas L. O'Donohue Michael Ormsby Stephen Pilat Kevin Riker Andrew Romanov Richard M. Rowe Matthew M.Shumeyko Robert Francis Sisti Frank Roger Symon Patricia Ann Tonkin Odierno Frederic Charles Willer Richard V. Zito |
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Diana, a loving Daughter Sister and Friend..... Sadly missed by all.... Ada Cauwenberghs, mother September, 2002 |
| Diana Lynn Cauwenberghs |
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Date of Birth: June 23, 1954 Date of Death: July 4, 1974 Cause of Death: Motorcycle Accident | Hometown: Wayne, NJ Occupation: Bank Teller, Prospect Park National Bank Member of: Preakness Christian Reformed Church, Wayne, NJ Buried at: Fairlawn memorial Cemetery, Fairlawn, NJ Next of Kin: Henry (father), Ada(mother), Henry (brother), Dawn (sister) |
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In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father and brother. We miss you so much. Gail, John and Jennifer October, 2002 |
| John I. Coulson Jr. |
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Date of Birth: May 13, 1953
Date of Death: Nov. 2, 1990 Cause of Death: Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma | Hometown: Wayne, NJ Next of Kin: Gail Herman Coulson, Children, John III, and Jennifer L Brodbeck, grand daughter Izabella Grace, Brother Alan and Sister Karen Porcello. |
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We think of Gordon with this thought... "Those that bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves." Joanne Curry, mother October, 2002 |
| Bruce Gordon Curry |
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Date of Birth: July 31, 1954
Date of Death: May 18, 1978 Cause of Death: Asphyxiation | Hometown: Hartwick, NY Occupation: Student - Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY Buried at: George Washington memorial Park, Paramus, NJ Next of Kin: Cynthia Lee DiGiuseppe (spouse), Bruce Gilbert Curry (father), Joanne Hartley Curry (mother) |
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Kenneth G. Dyak "Ken" age 54 of West Milford on Wednesday, November 26, 2008. His passing was sudden and unexpected with his loving family at his side.
He was born in Paterson and had lived his formative years in Wayne before moving to West Milford twenty- eight years ago.
Ken received his formal education at Wayne Valley High School graduating with the Class of 1972. He had a strong desire to achieve higher education and pursued his college education going nights to Farleigh Dickinson University in Rutherford. In 1985 he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Farleigh Dickinson.
He was employed for many years at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in Madison as a Financial Specialist.
His hobby included playing the guitar having often played with a local bands at special events. He was also very mechanically inclined and enjoyed maintaining and fixing cars. He was also especially fond of his favorite faithful companion dog Ernie who is a Brussels Griffon.
He leaves his family with many fond memories of a loving husband and father. He loved his children and always encouraged them to excel in their life's endeavors.
Cynthia and Ken met while working at the former Acme Supermarket on Valley Road in Wayne and married. They had thirty years of "good and loving" marriage together.
Surviving are his loving wife Cynthia (nee D'Auria) Dyak; one daughter Cheryl Dyak of Hopatcong; one son Brian Dyak of West Milford; one sister Doris Arena and two brothers Nelson and Charles Dyak.
Obituary November, 2008 |
| Kenneth G. Dyak |
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Date of Birth: Date of Death: November 26, 2008 Cause of Death: Stroke | Hometown: West Milford Occupation: Financial Specialist Next of Kin: Cynthia D'Auria Dyak(wife), Cheryl(daughter), Brian(son) |
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In Loving Memory of Donald who brightened our lives and who remains in our hearts. Marion Crossett Frankland (mother) Joan Frankland DiGiacomo(sister) Kenneth Frankland (brother) November, 2002 |
| Donald Richard Frankland |
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Date of Birth: January 14, 1954
Date of Death: October 28, 1994 Cause of Death: Cancer of Appendix | Hometown: Wayne, NJ Occupation: Machinist Tool and Dye Maker Buried at: Holy Cross Cemetery, N. Arlington, NJ Next of Kin: Donald Frankland (father), Marion Frankland(mother), Kenneth Frankland(brother), Joan Frankland DiGiacomo(sister) |
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In loving memory of Steven Keneely Steve will be remembered for humor, loving committment to friends and family a zest for education willingness to help whoever asked his work in Genetics love of skiing and camping.. We miss him... from Mom, Dad, Sisters Karen and Beth, Brother Bill Eugenia Keneely, mother September, 2002 |
| Steven Wright Keneely |
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Date of Birth: May 22, 1954 Date of Death: October 10, 1984 Cause of Death: Pneumonia | Hometown: New York City Occupation: Medical Student, New Jersey College of Medicine Member of: Rutgers College Alumni, Rutgers Alumni Band, St. Michaels Church (Wayne) Buried at: Fairlawn memorial Cemetery, Fairlawn, NJ Next of Kin: Charles(father), Eugenia(mother), Bill(brother), Karen and Beth (sisters) |
| The Keneely Family has made a donation to The Steven W. Keneely Rubaa Scholarship Fund on behalf of the Wayne Valley Class of 1972 Reunion |
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Henry "Hank" A., 49, died on September 13, 2003, formerly of Wayne, he lived in Landing, until moving to California. He was an avid guitarist and former owner of "Sound Repairs" in Ledgewood. Beloved husband of Margaret "Maggie" (nee Fiore). Devoted father of Anthony and Terry Ann. Loving son of Agnes Carrigan of Wanaque and the late Henry Kupin. Dear brother of Diane Pricken and her husband Jack of West Paterson, Susan Minutella of Wanaque, N. J. and nieces and nephews. Davis and Hepplewhite Funeral Home of Succasunna, NJ was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary Published in The Record and Herald News on 11/14/2003 |
| Henry A. Kupin Jr. |
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Date of Birth: Aug 20, 1954 Date of Death: September 13, 2003 | Hometown: Placer, CA |
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Richard R. Maggio, "Ricky", age 55 of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, formerly of Wayne, died on Thursday, March 5, 2009.
He was born in Paterson and lived in Wayne for most of his life. He graduated from Wayne Valley High School, where he had played football and was a skier, with the class of 1972. He later graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with an Associate's degree in Engineering. He was employed with Steamfitters Local 274 in Jersey City for nearly twenty four years before moving to Florida in 1998. He has since been working as a construction manager with his brother, Ronald, in Florida.
Richard was also a proud member of the Preakness Volunteer Fire Company #4 in Wayne for many years before he moved to Florida.
Richard was an avid fisherman and truly enjoyed all the fishing opportunities that Florida had to offer. He had fished all over, including Cape Cod, shark fishing out of Montauk, and the Florida Keys. As a boy, he spent his summer vacation on LBI, in Surf City, which is where he probably picked up his love for surfing too. He was extremely intelligent, could fix just about anything, and would gladly help anyone in need. Richard was always the 'life of the party' and he sure knew how to enjoy himself. He recently said to his brother; "I've lived life my way and it doesn't owe me anything."
Richard is survived by his daughter Ashley and her mother Susan C. Maggio of Mertztown, PA, his parents; Thomas and Evelyn Maggio of Wayne, one sister; Donna Maggio-Ash and her husband William of Wayne, two brothers; Thomas Maggio of Wayne and Ronald Maggio and his wife Susan of Wellington, FL, and many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
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| Richard R. Maggio |
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Date of Death: March 5, 2009 | Hometown: Royal Palm Beach, FL Occupation: Construction Manager Buried at: George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus |
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In loving memory of Raymond Maksuta
who lost his battle with colon cancer in 1994. Ray was a very caring and loving individual. He was very knowledgeable about the origins of any type of wine and could tell you information about that wine down to what type of wooden barrel or what type of grapes the wine was made from. Besides his first love of wine, he was an accomplished guitar player. He loved the blues long before it became popular-- certainly a man before his time. A serious man at times, in a moments notice he could turn into a jokester. Although he may be gone from our sight he is never gone from our hearts. Susan Maksuta, sister October, 2002 |
| Raymond T. Maksuta |
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Date of Birth: October 6, 1954 Date of Death: April 4, 1994 Cause of Death: Colon Cancer | Hometown: Wayne, NJ Occupation: Wine Connoisseur, Sales Manager Member of:Our Lady of the Valley Church (Wayne) Buried at: Christ the King, Franklin Lakes, NJ Next of Kin: Raymond V.(father), Mary(mother) |
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Oh but I loved her laughter and heartfelt compassion. Cassy, a close friend October, 2002 Her personal sacrifices serve as inspiration, while her tender smile and loving commitment is what will always be remembered. Bob Miller, brother October, 2002 |
| Julia Alice Miller |
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Date of Birth: July 7, 1954 Date of Death: May 5, 1986 | Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri |
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Jill Newton moved to Colorado shortly after graduating from Wayne Valley High School. Other than a short stay in San Francisco, Jill lived in Colorado the rest of her life. She loved the mountains. Jill was a fabulous snow skier; she enjoyed white water rafting, and hiking. She, of course, was also a very loving mother. Not only was she beautiful, but also probably one of the brightest people I have ever met. Her memory was photographic and often the conversation at the office. If anyone couldn't find a project number from a job 10 years earlier�"just ask Jill" was usually the next approach. She knew every employees social security number by heart (there were 20 or 30 employees). Most of all, Jill was loved. Not everybody loved Jill, but her close friends, family and husband loved her, admired her, and were dedicated to her completely. This was true because she loved and dedicated herself, in a healthy way, to her close knit group of family and friends. The world was a better place because of Jill, and her absence from this planet is still very much recognized. Kevin D. Scott, spouse September, 2002 |
| Jill D. Newton Scott |
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Date of Birth: September 3, 1954 Date of Death: September 28, 1999 Cause of Death: Ovarian Cancer | Hometown: Boulder, Colorado Occupation: Accountant/Office Manager-Eric Smith Associates, Boulder Next of Kin: Kevin D. Scott(spouse), Erin C. Myers(daughter), George Newton(father), Shirley Newton (mother, deceased) |
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Beth Nielsen,49, died at Health Park Hospital in Fort Meyers, Florida on May 26, 2004. Beth grew up in Packanack Lake and graduated from Wayne Valley High School and attended college in Hackettstown, N.J. She is survived by her mother, Jeanne Nielsen and two sons, David and Bryan Moore. Obituary |
| Beth Nielsen Gildea |
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Date of Birth: Dec 28, 1954 Date of Death: May 26, 2004 Cause of Death: ? | Hometown: Pompano Beach, FL |
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OAKLEY, Everett "Butch" Everett "Butch" Oakley, 50, of Rocky Hill died Saturday, (May 29, 2004). Born in California, he lived most of his life in the Middletown area. He was a director of Building and Grounds for the Town of Saybrook and also was employed by Key-Media and recently Alside Building Supply. He enjoyed spending time at his cottage on Salmon River in Haddam. Butch was a United States Air Force Veteran serving in Vietnam as a Sergeant. He received many unit citations, including several medals, five airman of the month awards and Sergeant of the Squadron award. He is survived by his longtime companion, Wendy Rodriguez and her son E.J. Walker of Rocky Hill; sister, Lynn Brittany and cousins Carl Pittman, Jackie and Jo-Jo Lynch, John Gordon, Arnold and Lee Studwell and Eileen McGrail all of New York. He is also survived by his dear friend, Frank and his mom, Gertie Gotlibowski of Rocky Hill. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 5, at 10:00 a.m. at the Brooklawn Funeral Home, 511 Brook Street, Rocky Hill at 3:30 p.m. Interment will be in New York, at a later date. There are no calling hours. For online guestbook, flowers and directions please visit online at www.Brooklawnfuneralhome.com. Obituary |
| Everett C. "Butch" Oakley" |
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Date of Birth: Oct 24, 1953 Date of Death: May 29, 2004 | Hometown: New London, CT |
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Tom was a renowned neuroscientist and pharmacologist. He graduated with a B.S. from Bucknell in 1976 and obtained his PhD in pharmacology from Howard University in 1980. With some 30 publications to his credit, Tom was "superman" according to a fellow scientist with whom he worked. He was recruited by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Washington, DC as a staff fellow in 1980 and quickly rose to become chief of the laboratory of neuroendocrinology of the NIH's National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke in 1982. He was also an assistant professor at Howard's Medical School. Tom was one of the founders of the annual Winter Neuropeptide Conference and was cited in the publication "Who's Who in Frontier Science and Technology". His reputation established, Tom moved to Monsanto in St. Louis, Missouri in 1986 where he became director of its CNS (Central Nervous System) department. Tom was at Monsanto for less than a year when he was killed in an auto accident on April 14, 1987. Tom is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery in Washington, DC. Survivors include his wife Gail Handelmann of Marblehead, MA, and children Aidan and Ross. Howard University founded the annual Thomas L. O'Donohue memorial Lecture in Neuropharmacology in his honor. Obituary |
| Tom O'Donohue |
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Date of Birth: January 10, 1954 Date of Death: April 14, 1987 Cause of Death: Auto Accident | Hometown: St. Louis, MO |
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PILAT Stephen, age 53, of Wayne, suddenly, on Thursday, June 7, 2007. Beloved husband of Angela [Banks] and Dear brother of Patricia Mallery. Mr. Pilat was a Graduate of Wayne Valley High School and William Paterson University. He was a Self-Employed Musician. Published in The Record and Herald News on 6/10/2007. Obituary |
| Stephen Pilat |
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Date of Birth: May 30, 1954 Date of Death: June 7, 2007 Cause of Death: ?? | Hometown: Wayne, NJ Interment: Laurel Grove Crematory, Totowa, NJ |
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Kevin L. Riker, age 55, formerly of Wayne, died on Tuesday October 7, 2008 in Sarasota, Florida after a courageous battle of nearly 8 years with Lou Gehrig's disease.
Kevin graduated from Wayne Valley High School where he left his mark in athletics. He is a member of the Wayne Valley Football Hall of Fame and he was a star pole-vaulter on the track team. There's little doubt that his athletic success must have been a result of the excellent coaching he received from his coach and big brother, Ray Riker. He was also an avid skier and absolutely loved to golf. He was a natural at golf and continued playing well into his adult life, until the disease limited him.
Kevin moved to Key West, Florida in the 1970's and opened a restaurant called "Poncho & Lefties" on Olivia St. He was passionate about cooking and this was a dream come true for him. His brother Ray recalls Kevin grilling on the sidewalk out in front of the restaurant. He operated the restaurant there for over thirteen years before he and his wife moved to Sarasota, Florida in the late 1980's. Kevin continued to cook, both occupationally and as a hobby. He simply loved being a chef and he was very good at it.
For the past few years, during the height of Kevin's illness, his niece and nephew have made regular visits to Florida, often twice a year, to spend time with their ailing uncle. Kevin truly enjoyed and looked forward to their visits. They were very close and will miss him dearly. Kevin has no children of his own and his nephew, Ray "Dee" Riker, recently named his own son in his uncle's honor.
Kevin is survived by his wife of thirty years, Donna (nee Delsea) of Sarasota, Fl, his mother; Jane Riker, one brother; Ray Riker.
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| Kevin L. Riker |
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Date of Birth: May 29, 1953 Date of Death: October 7, 2008 Cause of Death: Lou Gehrig's Disease | Hometown: Sarasota, FL Occupation: Chef Next of Kin: Donna Delsea Riker (wife) |
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Matthew M. Shumeyko age 51 of Wayne died Friday at the Morristown memorial Hospital, Morristown. He was born in Newark and lived in Union before moving to Wayne forty-five years ago. Mr. Shumeyko was a commercial driver for the Air Brook Limousine Company, Saddle Brook. Surviving are his mother Helen (nee Kuzow) Shumeyko; one sister Joanne Johnson and her husband Kevin of Detroit, Michigan; two brothers Daniel Shumeyko and his wife Mary of Pompton Plains and Gregory Shumeyko and his wife Susan of Suwanee, Georgia and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service took place on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at the Pequannock Reformed Church, 530 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Wayne. |
| Matthew M. Shumeyko |
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Date of Birth: March 28, 1954 Date of Death: January 27, 2006 Cause of Death: ?? | Hometown: Wayne, NJ |
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In loving memory of Robert Sisti A dear son, taken from us suddenly on September 5, 1989 As long as we can think of you We're never far apart For though you left the world we're in You live on in our hearts. Robert Sister, father September, 2002 |
| Robert Francis Sisti |
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Date of Birth: November 9, 1954 Date of Death: September 5, 1989 Cause of Death: Heart Attack | Hometown: Wayne, NJ Education: 1976 BA, Loyola College, Baltimore,MD; 1981 BS, Fairleigh Dickinson University Occupation: National Sales and Audits Manager (Toys-R-Us) Member of: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Wayne, NJ Buried at: Calvary Cemetery, Paterson, NJ Next of Kin: Robert(father), Mary (mother, deceased) |
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Frank was born in March 1954, the son of Frank and Adele Symon, Sr.,
and the brother of Laurie. He died in a car accident in December
1973. In the spring of 1974, Frank's ashes were scattered over the surf
of Seaside Park, New Jersey, a place he loved and where he had spent
many happy days with his friends. Frank is remembered by his family as happy, energetic and friendly young man, who loved athletics - a memory shared by the class of 1972. When we also recall that Frank won the "Coaches Award" in 1972 for his sportsmanship and commitment to his team on the basketball court, we also know that Frank was a person committed to school, community, and others - a dedication that would have certainly continued had he not passed from this life too early. Notes from Frank's Mom December, 2003 |
| Frank Roger Symon |
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Date of Birth: March, 1954 Date of Death: December, 1973 Cause of Death: Auto Accident | Hometown: Wayne, NJ Next of Kin: Frank(father), Adele (mother), Laurie (sister) |
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In Loving Memory of Frederic Charles Willer who died suddenly of a massive stroke on November 20, 1991. Fred
was a devoted father to his two daughters, Ashley and Megen who were the light of his life. Fred was a very compassionate sole who's main objective in life was to help those in need at trying times. Fred was a former member of the Wayne memorial First Aid Squad and the San Juan County, NM Search and Recovery Team. After his stroke in 1987 Fred went back to school and became a funeral director. He had many friends who looked to him in times of trouble due to his caring nature. As his brother said at his funeral "Grieve not for those who lost a friend and loved one, but grieve for those who had not yet met him." Elizabeth (Beth) Willer, wife September, 2002 |
| Frederic C. Willer |
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Date of Birth: May 6, 1954 Date of Death: November 20, 1991 Cause of Death: Stroke | Hometown: Wayne, NJ Occupation: Funeral Director Member of: Totowa United Methodist Church, Mt.View Masonic Lodge, Passaic Co. Funeral Directors Association, San Juan NM Search and Recovery Scuba Team. Buried at: Laurel Grove, Totowa NJ Obituary Next of Kin: Elizabeth (Beth) Willer(spouse), Ashley Lynn (WVHS 2004) and Megen Lee (WVHS 2005)(children), Charles Willer (father), Marion Willer (mother) |
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