All Tributes - Ridgewood, NJ

Dena Mac Nab of Wood-Ridge passed away on May 27 at age 98. She was born in Paterson, NJ to parents William and Esther Mac Nab. While attending Central High School she was the school's majorette. She went on to business school and thence a secretarial career, working at the Oakland Military Academy and Curtis-Wright, among other places. Dena was predeceased by her son Arthur L. Dietz, a noted local musician and composer. In earlier years Dena enjoyed ballroom dancing and horseback riding....

Audrey Mae Healey Kerrigan, born March 5, 1934, in Newark, New Jersey, peacefully passed away surrounded by love and prayers at home in Glen Rock, New Jersey on May 26, 2020. Her daughter, Susan Kerrigan, was by her side. She was reunited in heaven with her husband and love of her life, Robert (Bob) Kerrigan; her mother (Mae McCrone) and father (Henry Healey, Sr.); and her brother (Henry Healey). She is survived by her loving daughter and friend, Susan, and her half-brother (Paul McCrone),...

Harold Vincent Walter, 89, peacefully passed away on May 22, 2020. He is met in the afterlife by his loving wife Lois (nee: Strauss), by his dear granddaughter, Jaclyn Ellyse Coolong, and by his 8 siblings: Frank Walter, Rev. Joseph J. Walter, S. J., Veronica Nolan, Rev. Raymond R. Walter, S. J., Marie Walter, Robert Walter, Eugene Walter, and John Walter. Cherished father of Diane H. Eliya, her husband Sami, Anita W. Conwell and her husband Thomas, Claire A. Winters and her husband Karl....

Gerald George “Jerry” Kallman Sr. 89, of Ramsey, peacefully passed away on May 20, 2020. Jerry was the oldest of two sons born to Clara and Gerald Kallman in 1931. A child of the Great Depression, Jerry’s tireless work-ethic found its roots when at age 16, with the death of his father, he helped support his household, his mom, and his younger brother, Ernie. Proud of his Jesuit education and scholastic achievements at St. Peter’s Prep High School (Jersey City), St. Peter’s College...

Doris Evelyn Simmons, aged 91, passed away on May 18, 2020 due to complications of COVID- 19. Born on August 2, 1928 in Mt. Vernon, Westchester, New York. Doris married a young soldier, John “Jack” Simmons two weeks following their engagement due to Jack’s deployment to the Korean War. Jack & Doris were married for 55 years raising a wonderful family together before Jack’s death in 2006. Doris loved her family and is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law; Dianne & Rick Grab of...

Johanna (“Joanne”) Christine Colletti, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Waldwick, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Charles Michael Colletti ,and devoted mother to Anthony Charles Colletti and his wife, Paula, Carolyn Colletti, and Christine Colletti Cochran and her husband, David.  Loving grandmother of Stephen Cochran and Brian Cochran. Joanne is also survived by her dear sister Hilda Meisten, and was predeceased by her brother George Niedermayr and...

Marie Gerarda Mierswa, a dedicated and beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and dear friend, died on Thursday, May 14, 2020. She was 88 years old. Marie (known as Gerry to all) is survived by her loving husband, Tom, of 67 years, her sister, Barbara, four children, Therese (Tom, deceased), Michelle (Bob), Thomas (Nancy) and Charles (Julia), ten grandchildren (who lovingly call her “Manga”), Jennifer (Dan), Katie (Mike), Sara, Michael (Kate), Matthew (Regina), Georgia (Andrew), Peter...

John J. Creegan, Jr. 80, formerly of Ridgewood, NJ, peacefully passed away on May 14, 2020. His spirit is carried by his beloved wife, Mary Jane. John is survived by his daughter Patricia Currier (Robert), son John Creegan (Kathleen), son Scott Creegan (Nitza), son Kevin Creegan (Kathy), and son Jeffrey Creegan (Elise). John was the treasured grandfather to Robert, Erin, Matthew, Megan, John, Kimberly, Brianna, Stephanie, Caitlin, Kyle, Kaylee, Kole, Robert, Raymond, Patrick, and Timothy....

Penelope Jane Tarvin “Jane” beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away at home surrounded by family on May 9, 2020 at age 84. Jane was born on March 17, 1936 in Ottawa, Canada to Robert and Dorothy Putman.  Growing up in Canada she developed natural abilities and love for skiing and ice skating. She moved to the Boston area as a teenager and it was there she met Roy Tarvin.  They were married in June of 1957 and moved to Ridgewood, NJ where they raised their five...

Jacqueline M. Meyers (nee: Tobin), 74, of Paramus, peacefully passed away on May 8, 2020. She is predeceased by her husband William Meyers and her step-son Eric W. Meyers. Jacqueline is survived by her son Thomas W. Meyers, daughter Cheryl A. Meyers and son Lawrence T. Meyers. She is also survived by her grandchildren Kailee, Richard, and Riley Tohosky, William, Emilia, and Mackenzie Meyers. Jacqueline was formerly an active member of the Paramus High School Football club and ran the snack...