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Robert Seth Cohen, 61, Ringwood Resident
RINGWOOD, N.J. -- Robert Seth Cohen, of Ringwood, died on Tuesday March 8. He was 61.
Born in Brooklyn, Cohen was a teacher for the Franklin Avenue Middle School in Franklin Lakes and the co-owner of "Blueprints for Learning."
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Reilly; son Devon; mother Anita Cohen; and brothers-in-law Jack and Brendan Reilly. Cohen was predeceased by his father, Allen Cohen.
Visiting hours will be from 4-5 p.m. on Friday, March 11, at Eden Memorial Chapels, 327 Main St., opposite the Fort Lee Library. Funeral services will begin at 5 p.m. Cremation services…
Gladys Lewis, 58, Former Bergenfield Resident
BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Gladys J. Lewis -- a Melbourne, Florida, resident, formerly of Bergenfield and Clifton -- died on Friday March 4. She was 68.
Born in Harlem, Lewis attended Norman Thomas High School and Pace University. Her career was accounting and bookkeeping, and she worked for companies including Sotheby’s, Prodigy, Single World Cruises and MTS Frames.
She attended Manhattan's Lagree Baptist Church. She was in the choir, was on the usher board and was a nurse’s aide. In 1998, she began attending Mount Calvary Baptist Church, in Englewood, where she was a church clerk, chairperson …
Bernard F. Schnoor, 87, Former Park Ridge Resident
PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- Bernard F. Schnoor -- a Toms River resident, and formerly of Park Ridge -- died on Sunday, March 6. He was 87.
Born in Germany, Schnoor came to the United States with his wife in 1954 and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a Plumber, and he retired from Perkins Plumbing, in Upper Saddle River. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Harmony Masonic Lodge No. 199 and the Park Ridge Fire Department for 33 years.
Schnoor is survived by his wife of 62 years, Irma (Bohn) Schnoor; children MaryAnn Dreeland, Bernard Schnoor and his wife Heidi, and Ken Schnoor and his wife Lucy; …
Ralph M. Acquafredda, 97, of Yonkers
YONKERS, N.Y. -- Ralph M. Acquafredda, of Yonkers, died on March 7. He was 97.
An Air Force veteran, Acquafredda was born in New York City. He retired from the New York City Transit Authority in 1983 and enjoyed working at Yonkers Raceway.
He was devoutly Catholic and an active member of the Coyne Park Senior Center. "Ralph believed in being exceptionally kind and loving," information from the funeral home notes. "He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend who cared deeply for others."
Acquafredda is survived by his daughter, Victoria Assumma; grandsons …
Wilfredo Acio, 63, New Milford Resident
NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- Wilfredo Acio, of New Milford, died on Wednesday, March 9. He was 63.Born in the Philippines, Acio came to the United States in 1995. He lived in different parts of Jersey City before settling in New Milford. He loved Atlantic City, watching movies, and enjoyed UFC and boxing matches. Acio is survived by his wife, Rowena; children Rowell, Roderick, Roger, Ronald and Rosa; siblings Wilmino and Wilma; and grandchildren Micaela, Erica, Angelica, Alijah and Ethan. He was predeceased by his brother, Wilberto.
Visiting hours will be from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, at Boul…
Assunta 'Tina' Pellicano, 90, Former Saddle Brook Resident
SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- Assunta "Tina" (Moretti) Pellicano, of Phillipsburg, formerly of Saddle Brook, died on Tuesday, March 8. She was 90.
Before retiring, Pellicano owned Tina's Beauty Salon, in Carlstadt. She was a member of the Saddle Brook Seniors. "Throughout her life, Tina was able to fulfill her greatest wish of being surrounded by a loving family and spreading a message of joy and love to all who knew her," information from the funeral home noted.
Pellicano is survived by her daughters, Louise Pellicano-Newkirk and her friend Lawrence Rosen, and Joan Pollner and …
Daniel J. Cole, 89, Lifelong Poughkeepsie Resident
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Lifelong Poughkeepsie resident Daniel J. Cole died on Tuesday, March 8. He was 89.
Born and raised in Poughkeepsie, Cole was as a shoemaker's apprentice in his early years. After high school, he served in the Navy during World War II. Then then had a career with National Beer Distributors until his retirement.
A volunteer fireman, Cole became a lifetime member of the Exempt Firemen, where he served on the board of trustees and the board of governors, and as financial secretary. In his later years, he enjoyed spending time with his family, watching sports, old movies …
Astrid Hopkins, 88, Longtime Cortlandt Manor Resident
CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- Astrid Hopkins, a longtime Cortlandt Manor resident, died on Friday, March 4. She was 88.
Born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Hopkins is survived by her husband, Richard Gilpin Hopkins; daughter Susan; nieces Martha and Nancy, and nephew Reed, all of Virginia; and several cousins in Norway and Sweden.
She was predeceased by her parents, Charles Olsen and Augusta Johnsen Olsen.
Visiting hours will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 11, at Balsamo-Cordovano Funeral Home, 15 Church St., in Carmel. A graveside service will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Raymond Hill Cemetery, …
George Magnani, 90, Paramus Resident
PARAMUS, N.J. -- George Magnani, of Paramus, died on Tuesday, March 8. He was 90. Magnani was a Navy Veteran of World War II. "George's family was the most important thing in life to him. His devotion to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was the foundation for the loving family he and his wife Lee created," according to information provided by the funeral home. "His keen intellect and kind heart provided advice and support to all he loved."
Magnani is survived by his children, Judy Hemmel and Tom Magnani; grandchildren Javan Hemmel, Brittany Lee Adams, …
Diane M. Rohan, 60, Ossining Resident
OSSINING, N.Y. -- Diane M. Rohan, of Ossining, died on Tuesday, March 8. She was 60.
Born in Yonkers, Rohan spent 40 years in the medical field. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Rohan of Ossining -- who described her as "unique and a wonderful wife and best friend," according to information from the funeral home.
She is also survived by her siblings, Albert Multari of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Christine Multari of Franklin, Massachusetts; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and stepmother Carmela Multari and her sons, Joseph and John Multari, all of Phoenix.
Rohan was p…
