All Tributes - Ridgewood, NJ

Dr. John Scarry of Ridgewood, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, October 16th after a long illness. John was born on August 25, 1942, in Manhattan and grew up in the Bronx. He is survived by his wife Sandra, sister Helen (Religious of Jesus and Mary), and daughters Siobhán and Kathleen. He was a beloved grandfather to Anthony, Avery, Jordan, Jullian, and Sophia. John attended Bishop Dubois High School in New York. He earned a B.A. in English from Fordham University, a Masters in English...

Blanca E. Oliveras, 96, a resident of Ridgewood for 20 years, passed away on October 15, 2019 with her family by her side.  Devoted mother to daughter Awilda R. Montalvo of Ridgewood, NJ. Loving grandmother of Awilda E. Montalvo.  Cherished sister of Carmen Oliveras of Ciales, PR. Blanca will also be greatly missed by many cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as her many friends at Mt. Carmel. Blanca was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico, and after living in New York City for 30 years,...

Marie T. Petzold (nee: Panico), 80, of Midland Park (NJ) formerly of Wantagh (NY) peacefully passed away surrounded by family on October 13, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband Robert. Left to mourn Marie’s passing are their three sons, Robert Petzold, John Petzold and his wife Lisa, and Thomas Petzold and his wife Michelle. Marie was the beloved grandmother to John, Alexa, Jake and Ava. Marie worked for many years in the Wantagh School District and was appreciated for her dedication...

Born November 26th 1954 in Hoboken. Died October 13th 2019 at his home in Paramus NJ. Grew up in Cliffside Park, attended Epiphany Elementary, Paramus Catholic, and St. Peter's College. Early career at Haven Savings Bank in Hoboken, where he met his future wife. Was a proud volunteer EMT in Rochelle Park where he lived for thirteen years before making his home in Paramus. Ladder career as Director of Safety and Human Resources at Universal Right Way. Beloved husband of forty-two years to...

Jean Van Savage, 91, of Saddle River, formerly of Springfield. Passed away on October 9, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband Walter and her two sisters Helen Huntley and Joan Klein. Jean is survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. Jean had a love for their dogs, gardening, cooking and her profession as an English Professor at Seton Hall University. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday at 10:00 am at St, Gabriel’s RC Church, Saddle River. Interment to follow. In lieu of...

Therese B. Holmes, a long-time resident of Ridgewood and formerly of New York City, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Therese was born on June 3, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a surprise to all, arriving 3 minutes after her twin, Gabrielle. Therese grew up in the Bronx and graduated from Cathedral High School. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from Hunter College in Manhattan and a Master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ. Therese met Wayne L. Holmes,...

Maguire, Linda (nee: Shaw), 90, of Midland Park, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2019. She was predeceased in 2007 by her husband Thomas, to whom she was married for 55 years. She is survived by her three children: Janice Willett and husband Joseph of Ridgewood, NJ, Thomas Maguire and wife Diana of Darien, CT, and Eileen Maguire and husband Stephen Christopoulos of Emmaus, PA. She had ten grandchildren: Ellen Willett and wife Cristina Camerota, Kathleen Willett and husband Eric...

Chi Hyun Candice Paek-Sung, 54, of Hawthorne, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. She is survived by her husband Yunmo, her two sons Gabriel and Michael, her mother Yong Cha, her sister Michelle, and her brother Michael.  She is pre-deceased by her father Tu Hyun. Candice grew up in Singapore with her family and cousins Helen and Daniel and their families. She came to the United States in 1984 to attend Pepperdine University in California.  She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree...

Scaffidi, Calogera (NEE: Mangano), 103, of Waldwick, passed away September 17, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Rosario, who predeceased her in 1993. Loving mother of Angelina Saggio of CA, and Cono Scaffidi of Waldwick. Adoring grandmother of Rosario Saggio, Gregory Scaffidi, and Elisabeth Radaker, and the late Daniele Saggio. She was also Great- Grandmother of Damara and Marisa Saggio; Ellie, Oliver, and Evan Scaffidi. Calogera was a parishioner of St. Luke's RC Church, Ho-Ho-Kus. ...