OBITUARIES

David CARLSEN

dale, is preparing delicious, healthy creations to sample, and will be sharing menu recipes to inspire nutritious delights to celebrate this special holiday.

Pre-registration, limited to the first 100 Emerson residents to RSVP, is required by contacting the Emerson Board of Health at healthdepartment@emersonnj.org or (201) 262-6086 ext. 1213 through Feb. 3.

This event is sponsored by a grant from the Mayors Wellness Campaign, promoting healthy lifestyles in New Jersey communities. Please join in for this fun evening.

David Carlsen of Bergenfield and formerly of Montvale passed away peacefully on Dec. 28, 2022, after a yearlong battle with cancer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Linda Carlsen (née Kent).He was predeceased by his father, Henry Carlsen, and is survived by his mother, Constance Carlsen, of Montvale, and sister Laura Carlsen of Hillsdale; a myriad of in-laws; nephew, aunt, and cousins.

David was employed for over 40 years at BMW of North America in Woodcliff Lake.

A private funeral service was held for the family on Jan. 5 at Robert Spearing Funeral Home Inc., 155 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge. rsfhi.com.

Donations in Davidʼs name can be made to Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps., Inc. (BVAC), 1 Froelich St., Bergenfield, NJ 07621.

Earl C. VALDER

Earl C. Valder, 99, passed away, peacefully, among family on Jan. 20, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he grew up in Hollis, N.Y., raised his family in Franklin Square, Long Island, N.Y., and eventually moved to Woodcliff Lake.

Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Katherine, sister Katherine, brother Joe, son Paul, and son-in-law William, he is survived by his wife of 74 years, Miriam; his daughter Carol; and daugh- ter-in-law Merelene. He will be missed by his grandchildren, Brian (Janine), Keith (Suzana), Kaitlin, Melissa (Chris), Tracy (Mike), Allie (Jess) and great-grand children Lex, Victoria, Brayden, Reid, and Blair.

Earl graduated The New York Institute of Banking and received his masters in accounting at Pace University.

His work history included Hanover Bank and The Sperry Corporation in the defense and aerospace division. He was a disabled veteran who served four years in the U.S. Army/Air Force in WWII.

He was affectionately called The Earl of Bristal or Big Earl and known for his sense of humor and powerful voice. He never passed anyone without saying hello, good morning, or sharing a kind word.

His faith was his rock, and attended. Ascension Lutheran Church and Christ Lutheran Church. He was committed to volunteerism and was a longtime member of the VFW, American Legion, and Military Order of the Cooties, the Masons, and Civilian Patrol.

He enjoyed extensive traveling with his bride, Lady Miriam, as well as watching football, bowling; stamp collecting, history, theater, cruising, Halloween, and poker.

He was truly the cherished patriarch of the family who loved God and his country.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, Jan. 30 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Robert Spearing Funeral Home, 155 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to Christ Lutheran Church at 32 Pascack Road, Woodcliff Lake, as they visited, prayed for, and never forgot him.