Flynn, Patrick W. of Hewitt, NJ passed away April 2nd at the age of 80. Born in Weehawken, Patrick spent the last 43 years as a resident of Hewitt, NJ. Patrick was predeceased by his wife Nancy. Patrick is survived by: his daughters Kelly Graves and Kerry Metzger and her husband Michael, all from Hewitt. His 4 granddaughters Ava, Maggie, Gracie, and Sadie. Patrick spent his boyhood years running the streets of West New York. He and his friends would spend their time pulling pranks around the neighborhood. Patrick will tell these tales with great joy, especially how he was fond of taking the hinge pins out of doors. Anyone who knew Patrick surely heard stories from “The Greatest Camping Trip” of all time! Patrick served in the United States Army and served his country in Vietnam with the 2/12 First Calvary 2nd Infantry Division Air from 1966 to 1967. Patrick often spoke of his time in Vietnam. When I say often, I mean often! His stories were about the weather, the walking, or the time a snake slithered across his head while sleeping. He gave you the PG version of the war. Patrick volunteered to be on point in his platoon when the position became available. This was considered the most dangerous position. When asked why he would volunteer for such a position, Patrick would say that it was boring in the back! He served that position for 8 months. During that time in country, Patrick was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant which is something he was very proud of. Patrick’s biggest regret from his service time was that he “only” had 37 air assaults during his tour. Patrick contracted Malaria in Vietnam and his tour was cut short. Patrick often spoke about how he would have gotten another medal for 40 assaults had he not gotten Malaria. Patrick was very proud to be a member of the 1st Calvary Division and went to several reunions over the years. How ya doing Pat? “Oh not too bad for an old guy”. Patrick was always quick with the wit and always ready with a joke. Patrick loved his Children, Grandchildren, Niece and Nephews. He was always asking about how the family was doing and looked forward to the time that everyone would get together. He enjoyed the family wood splitting parties that were a big hit. He would enjoy hosting family on his boats on Upper Greenwood Lake for waterskiing the annual fireworks! Patrick also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting at the range. He also enjoyed the squirrels that grew plump from all the peanuts he would feed them from his deck! When times get tough, Patrick would say “just put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Just like the Army Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 4 – 8 PM at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ 07480. Funeral service on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 9:45 AM. Interment will follow in Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa, NJ at 11 AM.
Furnbach, Donna M., 56, passed away April 23, 2023. Born in Pompton Plains, NJ to the late Herbert and Patricia Gellings, she lived in West Milford for the past forty five years moving from Pompton Lakes. Donna was a child care provider in West Milford. She cared deeply for every child she looked after in her home. Beloved wife of Joseph Furnbach. Beloved mother of Rebecca Sullivan and husband Dan and son, Aaron Furnbach and fiancé, Michele. There is nothing she loved more than being a mom and grandma. Sister of Christopher Gellings and John Gellings and Dorca and Paula. Also survived by her two grandchildren Addison and Wesley, nieces, Alexis, Gabriella, Isabella, nephews Tyler and Tomas. Predeceased by her sister, Wendy Rosier. Visiting hours Wednesday, April 26, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service Thursday, April 27 at 11 AM at St Joseph's Church Cemetery, 454 Germantown Road, West Milford. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital, http://www.stjude.org would be appreciated.
Gasalberti, Douglas passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at St. Joseph University Medical Center. He was 69. Born to Winifred (Messer) and the late Martin Gasalberti, he resided in West Milford most of his life in the house his father built. Doug owned Cedar Grove Divers Supply with his beloved wife Diane. They were married 46 years this past March. Doug was a scuba diving instructor and also trained local area police and fire departments. He enjoyed teaching swimming and planning dive trips to exotic places. He was also an avid hunter. Surviving are his brothers-and-sisters-in-law Nina Buonomo and her husband Richard, Peter Carelli and his wife Monica, and Michael Carelli and his wife Karen; his nieces and nephews: Rich and his wife Lindsey, Janine and her husband James, Peter John, Jillian, Jamie, Joseph, Joy, and John; and his great-nephew, Julian. Also surviving are his Aunt Mary Gasalberti, cousins Candice and Tim Nguyen and their daughter Taelyn, as well as many other extended family members. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023, from 4-8PM at Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, April 11 2023, at 11AM at St. Joseph Church, 454 Germantown Road, West Milford. Interment will immediately follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Doug's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
Klein, Barbara Jean, 91, passed away April 15, 2023. Born in Paterson to the late Ernest and Helen (Cox) Klein, she was a lifetime resident of Pompton Lakes, NJ. Ms. Klein was a reading specialist for public schools in New Jersey. She enjoyed gardening and was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Pompton Lakes. Barbara graduated from Paterson State College and received her Masters of Arts degree in February of 1959 from Columbia University in New York City. She became a teacher and transitioned exclusively to a reading specialist for the Wayne school system. Barbara is survived by her nieces Diana Klein and Jennifer Weems, nephew Jeffrey Klein all of Maryland. Cousins, David Weir of Maryland and Dennis Weir of New Jersey. Predeceased by her brother, Richard Klein. A graveside service will be held Friday April 28, 2023, 10 am at Ponds Cemetery, Oakland, NJ.
Lemanski, Halina,90, of Greenpoint Brooklyn/Myrtle Beach South Carolina, passed away April 10, 2023. Born in Zbójna, Poland, she emigrated to the Unites States in 1964. Beloved wife of Emilian. Loving mother of Alicia Piascik, Warwick NY; Christine Piascik, Myrtle Beach SC; Wiesław Lemanski, Myrtle Beach SC and Tadeusz Lemanski, Wantagh NY. Sister of Bogumiła Andrejczuk, New Hyde Park, NY; Anna Kowalczyk, Boca Raton FL and brother Jan Kopec, Zbójna, Poland. Grandmother of nine - Diana, Thomas, Yvonne, Christopher, Marie, Matthew, Annie, Emma and Julia. Great grandmother of three - Mark, Blair and Tyler. Predeceased by her son Zdzisław John. Visiting hours Thursday, April 13, 6-8 pm at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ. Funeral mass Friday April 14, 10 am at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 1911 Union Valley Rd., Hewitt, NJ. Interment to follow at National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA. In lieu of flowers, an offering of Masses for Holy Souls in Purgatory, would be appreciated.
Stringfield, Mary A., of Milton, DE, was born in Paterson, NJ and she passed away peacefully with family by her side, in her home in Pompton Lakes, NJ on April 3. Mary graduated from Pompton Lakes High School in 1966, Drew University in 1970, received her Masters Degree from Montclair State University in 1975 and then received her Juris Doctor Degree from Seton Hall Law School in 1980. Mary then went on to work for Prudential, NBC and Ernst & Young, where she had a successful and prosperous career. As a child, some of Mary’s earliest excursions were road trips throughout North America with her family. As an adult, her love of travel took her to many continents including Antarctica, Asia, Europe and also to the Arctic. She is predeceased by her parents H.C. & Marguerite Stringfield and by her sister Joan Stringfield. She is survived by her sister Sue Stringfield and her wife Carol Taylor, her nephew Andrew, his wife Jenna and their 4 children, along with many other family members and friends who adored her. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend and “Mimi”. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Visitation will be on Friday, April 7, 2023 from 4 – 7 PM at Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ 07457. Interment will be at Mount Rest Cemetery, Butler, NJ 07405 on Saturday April 8 at 11:00 AM. Friends and family please meet at the cemetery.
Ullrich, Elizabeth, 52, of Oak Ridge, passed away April 7, 2023. Born in Hackensack, NJ to Earl Mikoloski and the late Kathleen (Trimble) Mikoloski, she grew up in Hasbrouck Heights with her sister, Alicia Kubeck, before moving to Oak Ridge 22 years ago with her beloved husband, Todd Ullrich and daughter, Alexandra Ullrich. Elizabeth and Todd met through the Drum and Bugle Corp, the Hawthorne Caballeros. Elizabeth was a teacher and media specialist for the Upper Saddle River School District at the Cavallini Middle School, loved by her students and her fellow teachers. She was a board member of the N.J. Association of School Librarians where she helped run Battle of the Books. Visiting hours Wednesday April 12, 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ 07480. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Center would be appreciated at http://www.mskcc.org