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Rafael A. Aviles Jr., 61, Of Haverstraw
HAVERSTRAW, N.J. -- Rafael A. Aviles Jr., a resident of Haverstraw, died Friday, Feb. 26. He was 61.He retired from Con Edison after almost 40 years of service.
He is survived by his parents, Rafael A. Aviles Sr. and Martha R.Bueno; his wife, Aixa A. Aviles; three sons, Johnny, Joseph and Frank; three daughters, Kellie, Jessica and Jennifer; eight grandchildren; and his sisters, Mariana, Mindy and Linda.
Visitation will be Monday, Feb. 29, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the George M. Holt Funeral Home, 50 New Main St., Haverstraw. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Monday.
Cremation will be…
Michael John Beggs, 57, Carlstadt Resident
CARLSTADT, N.J. -- Michael John Beggs, a lifelong resident of Carlstadt, died Thursday, Feb.25. He was 57.He was the proprietor of Beggs Electric in Carlstadt, working as an electrician for 40 years with his late father, who started the business.
He is survived by his sons, Michael John Beggs Jr. and Mickey Daniel Beggs. He was the son of Anna A. Beggs and the late George R. Beggs; and brother of Barbara Ann Beggs, John W. Beggs and Patrick G. Beggs.
He was predeceased by his wife, MaryAnn Beggs.
Cremation was private. A memorial visitation will be held at the Kimak Funeral Home, 425 Broad…
Mitzi Van Damm Gilman, 62, Of Englewood
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Mitzi Van Damm Gilman, a resident of Englewood, died Thursday, Feb. 25. She was 62.She is survived by her husband, Bill; her daughters, Marla and Cory; her twin sister, Lynda Van Damm; her brother, Lee Van Damm; a stepsister, Susan Mahler; and a stepbrother, Jay Siskin.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, at Robert Schoem's Menorah Chapel in Paramus. Entombment will follow at the Sanctuary of Abraham & Sarah at Cedar Park Cemetery, 735 Forest Ave., Paramus. Shiva will be at the Gilman residence after services at the cemetery, Tuesday, March 1, and Wednesd…
Albert E. Puente, 90, Of Fair Lawn
FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Albert E. Puente, a resident of Fair Lawn, died Wednesday, Feb. 24. He was 90.
As a Navy veteran, he served during World War II. He was a parishioner of St. Anne Roman Catholic Church in Fair Lawn. He was a supervisor with the Foundation for the Handicapped in Wayne. Previously, he was a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service in the Bronx until 1982.
He is survived by his children, Barbara Puente, Carol Kemmerer, Katherine Schutzer and her husband Wade. He was the brother of Irene Lewis, Delores Rocco and Mary Trentadue and the twin brother of George Puente. He was a…
Josephine DiGiovanni, 87, Of Mamaroneck
MAMARONECK, N.J. -- Josephine DiGiovanni, a resident of Mamaroneck, died Tuesday, Feb.23. She was 87.She was devoted to her parish, Most Holy Trinity, where she served on the Ladies Guild. She was also a member of the Women's Club, Columbiettes, Garden Club and Red Hat Society.
She is survived by her daughter, Vita Spano; her grandchildren, Aldo Spano and Nicole Spano; and her great-granddaughters, Angelique and Antonella.
To honor her life, family and friends will gather Sunday, Feb. 28, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home 767 E. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck. A funera…
Pasquale De Rosa, 91, Of Elmwood Park
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Pasquale De Rose, a resident of Elmwood Park, died Thursday, Feb.25. He was 91.He was a cabinet maker for Custom Built Cabinet Corporation in Garfield for 40 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of Elmwood Park Seniors and a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his children, Dan De Rose and his wife Fanny, Diane Harth and her husband Marshall; sister Anna Capuzzo; grandchildren Bernadette, Jarret and David; and great-grandfather of Patricia, Kendall, Elliana and Bridget.
He was predeceased by his wife Lena; brother Alphonse De Rosa; gran…
Robert Donald Wollert, 85, Of Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Robert Donald Wollert, a resident of Fairfield, died Tuesday, Feb.23. He was 85. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and had a 37-year career with SNET.
He is survived by his wife, Joan; children, Heidi (Dave), of Black Rock, Mike (Grace) of Simsbury; grandchildren, Kenton and Michael, known as "Looch" Lord of Black Rock, Ryan Wollert of Baltimore, Max and Zoe Wollert of Simsbury; his friend and brother-in-law, John Avola of Palm Beach Gardens; his nephews, John and Chris; and his Godson, Robbie.
He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Barbarah H. Avo…
