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Theodora Rose Contini, 98, Of Northvale
NORTHVALE, N.J. -- Theodora Rose Contini, a resident of Northvale, died Monday, March 28. She was 98.She is survived by her children, Carol and Jack Allen, Richard and Ellen Contini, Mary and Vic Cappellini, Margie and Michael Guttilla, Paula Sacco and Rich Halkovich, Joan and Mark Fiorito, Barbara Contini; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Harold; son James Contini; brothers Vincent and Charles; and sister Rose.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Life Source Hospice, 230 E. Ridgewood Ave., Paramus, The Alzheimer's Association or the …
Harry Gatty, 88, Of Rutherford
RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Harry Gatty, a resident of Rutherford, died Sunday, March 27. He was 88.He was born March 30, 1925, in Jersey City, N.J.
Before retiring, he worked as a truck driver for Interstate Motor Freight in Carlstadt. Additionally, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a longtime member and 2006 Man of the Year of the of the Rutherford Guardsman.
He is survived by his daughters, Diane Florian and her husband Cesar and Kathleen Barbieri and her husband Stephen; and siblings Florence Palamara, Richard Gatty and his wife Carol.
He was predeceased by his wife Eileen Mullen.
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Paul Richard Vidulich, 83, Of Stamford
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Paul Richard Vidulich, a resident of Stamford, died Tuesday, March 29. He was 83.
He was born Dec. 21, 1932, in New York City, to the late Anna and George Vidulich.
He was a graduate of Stamford High School, class of 1950. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for 37 years at Conde Nast Publications as Manager of the advertising billing department. He attended Union Memorial Church in Stamford, was a member of Lifetime Learners at Norwalk Community College and a lifetime member of the Troupers Light Opera Co.
He is survived by a daughter Marjory Vid…
Vincent Anthony Rajczewski, 73, Of Darien
DARIEN, Conn. -- Vincent Anthony Rajczewski, a resident of Darien, died Friday, March 25. He was 73.
He was born on Oct. 11, 1942, in Albany, N.Y. to Stanley and Sophie Rajczewski.
He played football for and graduated from Fairfield Prep before joining the Army. After an honorable discharge, he returned to work at Pitney Bowes. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a general contractor, and owned and operated Tools, Inc.
He is survived by his wife Donna; daughters, Lee Richardson of Burlington and Dana Turton of Richmond; and granddaughters Ellie and Sloane; his sister, Claudia and brother…
Harry Frank Upton, 84, Of Darien
DARIEN, Conn. -- Harry Frank Upton, a resident of Darien and Bondville, Vt., died Saturday, March 12. He was 84.
He was born July 1, 1931, in Carroll, Iowa, to the late Harry and Frances Upton.
He received a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University and an M.B.A. from Stanford University. After arriving at Iowa State University as a freshman in the fall of 1949, he was in the ROTC unit. From 1953 to 1956 he served in the U.S. Army as a jet pilot and attained the rank of captain.
After earning his degrees, he had a distinguished career in business. After completing grad school, he joined…
Dorothy Q. Hartnett, 100, Of Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. -- Dorothy Q. Hartnett, a resident of Norwalk, died Wednesday, March 23. She was 100.She was born on March 17, 1916, to John and Mary Quinn. She graduated from Stamford High School in 1934. She was a member of St. Jerome's Church and a volunteer at Norwalk Hospital for 25 years.
She is survived by a nephew, niece, and several cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband, James F. Hartnett.
Burial services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Norwalk Hospital Volunteers and the Woman's Scripture Group at St. Jerome's Church, 23 Half Mile…
Fredrick Peter Gartner, 82, Of Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Frederick Peter Gartner, a resident of Poughkeepsie, died Monday, March 28. He was 82.
He was born on Aug.4, 1933, in Astoria, N.Y. to the late Frederick and Frieda Gartner.
He received a BA in Economics from Bucknell University in 1955. For over years, he had lived in Pleasant Valley with his wife before relocating to Poughkeepsie. He worked as a Manager of Informational Systems at IBM from 1956-1987, and then as an Administrative Computer Service Manager at Vassar College from 1988 until he retired in 1992.
He is survived by his wife Bette Gartner; and his four dau…
Nicholas A. Vignola, 88, Of North Arlington
NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. -- Nicholas A. Vignola, a resident of North Arlington, died Sunday, March 27. He was 88.He was born in Newark and lived in North Arlington for many years.
He worked for Automatic Switch Company in Florham Park and Industrial Time in Parsippany before retiring. He also served in the Navy during World War II.
He is survived by his son, Robert N. Vignola.
He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Vignola.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer St., Hackensack, N.J. 07601.
Jabiel Melendez, 37, Of Garfield
GARFIELD, N.J. -- Jabiel Melendez, of Garfield, died Monday, March 21. He was 37.He was born and raised in Christiansted, St. Criox for 14 years, lived in Boston for 15 years and settled in Garfield for the last eight years.
He was a logistic manager for Azuma Foods in Easter Rutherford for six years and was self-employed as “D.J. Fry.” Also, he helped with the Garfield Little League on his son's team, Crystal Florist.
He is survived by his wife, Suzie Gonzalez-Melendez; five children, Donte Rembert, Jaida Gonzalez, Jordan Melendez, Gabriella Melendez, and Evelyn Melendez; his mother, Lucy…
