2L WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024 THE NEWS CLIFTON George Lucas, age 77 of Clifton, New Jersey passed away May 2, 2024. He was born on January 19, 1947 in Passaic, New Jersey to George and Mary Lucas. George was the second of six children. He resided in Clif- ton, New Jersey his entire life and was a graduate of Clifton High School class of 1965. George retired from C.J.
Vanderbeck and Sons, Inc. Before that he had worked for Garden State Paper as the maintenance supervisor and Fire Chief. George understood from his work experiences, the critical nature of workplace and he trained at several New Jersey schools. dedication to his work and ability to improve methods and pro- cesses was appreciated by all those he worked with and for. George loved extending his work knowledge by serving as a mechanic for the Hot Rod Hudson nationally known dragster.
This relationship resulted in many years of challenging and rewarding work. His experience with cars carried over to his love for the four Corvettes he and Trudy owned over the years. And, this enjoyment could only be compared with his love for the NY Giants, a dedication that stood the test of time. George and Trudy, his wife, volunteered with the Bergen County Cadets Drum and Bugle Corp, and he was inducted into the Cadets Hall of Fame for his many years of dedicated service, that included; bus driving, fabri- cation of equipment, cooking, and mentoring cadets. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife Trudy Timm Lucas and his brother Stephen.
George is survived by his brothers and sisters; Mary Ann Leone and husband Kenneth, John Lucas and wife Linda, Teresa Kasper and husband Joseph, Paul Lucas and wife Maureen. George is also survived by Aunt Barbara Filipelli. He will truly be missed by all his nieces and nephews; Susan Miller and husband Adam, Michael Leone, Jonathan Leone and wife Stephanie, Julie Barnes and husband Andrew, Tara Owens, Jeffery Lucas, Jillian Butchello and husband Dominic, Chris Kapasakis, and Daniel Lucas. He will also be missed by his great nieces, six great nephews, and numerous cousins, as well as many close friends. The family would like to thank all those who befriended or supported George over the years.
If you knew George, you understand dedication, hard work and most of all, love for family and friends. Visiting hours Saturday May 11, 2024, 2 6 PM, at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton. In lieu of Memorial contributions may be made to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation. www.t2t.org www.ShookFH.com George Lucas GARFIELD Joyce Wiatrak (nee Kolek) 95, of passed away on Wednesday May 1st, 2024. Born in Passaic she was a lifelong resident of She worked at Partmark Pharmacy in for 27 years, retiring in 1992.
She was a parishioner of St. R.C. Church in Elmwood Park. Beloved wife of the late Walter W. loving mother of Walter his wife Deborah, Peter, his wife Carol, Michael, his wife Maureen, Chris- topher, his wife Monique, Maryann Zaborows- ki, her husband Ken, Melanie Figueiredo the late Paul, dear sister of William Kolek Dolores proud grandmother of 15, adoring great grandmother of 19.
Visiting Wednesday 9:00 a.m to 10:30 a.m. at the Patrick J. Conte Funeral Home 274 Market Street, Elmwood Park. Funeral Mass Wednesday 11:00 a.m. St.Leo’s R.C.
Church, Elmwood Park. Cremation Private. In lieu of donations in memory for Several Sources Shelters P.O. Box 157, Ramsey, N.J. 07446 Joyce Wiatrak HILLSDALE Catherine Moore, 62, longtime resident of Hillsdale, NJ passed peacefully at home on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
Cathy is survived by her beloved mother Mary Moore and brother Gary of Hillsdale, brother Glenn and his wife Patricia of Westwood, loving partner James Sidlovsky of Hillsdale, and dear friend Marie Mascola of Allendale. She is also survived by nieces Saman- tha Moore and Alexandra Dinelli, nephew Tyler Dinelli, as well as her favorite furry nephews Buzz and Nick. She is predeceased by her father, Castle Jr. and brother Scott. Cathy cherished spending time with family and friends, had a love of the beach, and enjoyed spending weekends at the fam- ily farm in Dutchess County, NY.
Professionally, she spent most of her career working for Buhler Group in Mahwah, NJ, and most recently TAM Metal Products Inc. where she made many dear friends. The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, West- wood, NJ on Thursday, May 9 from 4-7pm. In lieu of donations can be made in her memory to the ASPCA (aspca.org) or local animal shelter of choice. Catherine Moore Harry S.
Church of the Immaculate Conception May 10 G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service May 02 92 Hackensack, NJ St. Cemetery Ruth Evelyn Holy Spirit RC Church May 09 M. John Scanlan Funeral Home May 05 96 Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Evalyn Holy Angels RC Church May 10 Bizub-Parker Funeral Home May 06 79 Little Falls, NJ Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum George Shook Funeral Home May 02 77 Clifton Catherine Becker Funeral Home Hillsdale Carl Apr 26 77 Port St Lucie, FL Alejandro DiChiara Funeral Home, Lodi May 09 Di Chiara Funeral Home May 05 97 Lodi Joyce St. R.C.
Church May 08 Patrick J. Conte Funeral Home May 01 95 Kim Marie Corpus Christi R.C. Church May 11 Costa Memorial Home Apr 29 53 Hewitt DEATH NOTICES information in display obituaries Obituaries appear in print and online at northjersey.com/obituaries Name Age Town, State Passed Arrangements Service Time Service Location Interment Obituaries HEWITT Kim Marie Yurcik (nee Grzybek), 53, of Hewitt passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. Born in Brook- lyn and raised in Has- brouck Heights, Kim was an Art Director at the NBA in Secaucus. Beloved wife of Den- nis.
Loving daughter of Joann Grzybek and the late Marian Grzybek. Dear sister of Rich- ard Grzybek. Cherished aunt of Kevin and Erica Grzybek. Daughter-in-law of Carla Yurcik and the late Robert Yurcik. Sister-in-law of Chris- tine Yurcik and brother-in-law John Andzulis.
Kim is also survived by countless close friends and co-workers. Kim was an avid music fan and staunch concert goer. She was the life of the par- ty as well as the primary photo documentarian at every event. She will be remembered as fun, thoughtful, caring, loyal; and a listener. openness and acceptance made for fast friends with everyone she came in contact with.
To know her was to love her. Memorial visitation on Friday, May 10th from 4-8 PM at Costa Memorial Home Boulevard and Central Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights. As a breast cancer survivor, Kim was an advocate of support and research. In lieu of please donate to the cancer charity or organization of your choice in her name. A Memorial Mass will be offered at Corpus Christi R.C.
Church 260 Boulevard in Hasbrouck Heights on Saturday, May 11th at 10:30 AM. (All to meet at church). Celebration of will be held on Sunday, May 12th from 12-4 PM at Dubco Brewing 65 Four Corners Rd. in Warwick, NY 10990. To send condolences, please visit CostaMemorialHome.com Kim Marie Yurcik PORT ST LUCIE Carl E.
Palermo, born May 27, 1946 in Teaneck NJ. Died April 26, 2024 at the age of 77. He worked his entire career as a managing member of Palermo Supply Co. Inc. He re- tired in 1999 to Flor- ida, and resided in Ft.
Myers until March of 2024; when he and his wife planned a move to a new residence in Port St. Lucie Fl. Carl was a dedicated husband and Father. He was recognized by all who knew him as a very kind and generous individual. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan- nie Palermo, his broth- er Tom Palermo and sister Jeanne Hurford, his children Rosie, Vin- ny, Tara, Jon and Paul.
He is also survived by 6 grandchildren. His sudden passing has left a very sad void in each of us and we will all miss him. Carl Palermo LITTLE FALLS Eva- lyn (nee Pasquale) Grado, 79, died Mon- day, May 6, 2024 while receiving the loving care from her husband of 53 years, P. Vincent Grado. Visitation is 4-8 pm on Thursday at Bizub-Parker Fu- neral Home, 47 Main Little Falls.
Funeral will be 9:30 am at Holy Angels RC Church, 465 Main Little Falls. Visit bizubparker.com for full info. Evalyn Grado September 30, 1927 May 5, 2024 Ruth was born in Ves- tal, New York, to Charles L. Moore and Helen Newman Moore. Ruth is predeceased in death by her husband, Jerome (Jerry) Feeney, with whom she enjoyed a 50 year marriage; and her two siblings, Har- old Moore and Arthur James Stevensen.
She is survived by her three children, Kevin and his wife, Ann; Brian and his wife, Stacey; and Sharon Feeney Snook and her husband, Edward. Eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren always put a light in eyes. Ruth and her mother settled in Paterson, New Jersey when she was a teen. Years later she met her future husband and they married in 1948. The newlyweds settled in Clifton where Ruth resided until 2020.
During that time she was a devout member of St George RC Church where she served as a member of the Rosary Society. For twenty three years Ruth worked as a clerk for what she always called the also known as New Jersey Bell and Bell Atlantic. Ruth and Jerry enjoyed their retirements travel- ing the world, where their favorite thing to do was to take endless cruises and dance the night away. Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 8 pm on Wednesday, May 8 at Funeral Home, Pompton Plains. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 am on Thursday at Holy Spirit RC Church, Pequannock.
Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Ruth Evelyn Feeney HACKENSACK Harry S. DeBlasio, A lifelong resident of Hackensack, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the age of 92 years. Prior to retiring in 1982 Harry worked as a Fire- for the City of Hackensack for 25 years, he also owned and operated a landscaping company for over 40 years. He was the beloved husband of Virginia M.
(nee Azzato) for 65 years before she passed away in 2019 on Thanksgiving Day. Devot- ed father of Gary DeBlasio of Manahawkin, Gail Cortese and her husband Peter of Lincoln Park, and Gaylin DeBlasio. Cherished grandfather of Christina, Nicole and Imad Ghandour, Christoper Gold and Lauren Gold. Adored great grandfather of Gia Rose and Ella Kai Ghandour. Family and friends will be received from AM on Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 49 Vreeland Avenue, Hackensack.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM at the church with Pro- cession and Committal to follow at St. Cemetery, Hackensack. The family prefers, in lieu of that you honor memory with a memorial donation to: Disable American Veterans, 8 Veterans Plaza, NJ 07621. To send condolences, directions, or for further information please visit www.gentilefuneralservice.com Harry S. DeBlasio Honor a life well lived with the trusted USA TODAY NETWORK.
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