OBITUARIES

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To the editor: R EGARDING “Dorchester faculty to infinity—and beyond!” [Pascack Press, Nov. 21, 2022]. While my name was published under the picture of Mrs. Potato Head, my dear friend and colleague was identified only as “Mr. Potato Head: Leadership associate.” Her name is Lauren Lagriola. Would it be possible to make that correction?

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OBITUARIES

William J. QUINN

William Joseph Quinn, 97, of Township of Washington, passed away on Nov. 12, 2022 at the New Jersey Veterans Home in Paramus. Born in Whitehaven, England, he emigrated to the United States at the age of 2. He grew up in the Westchester Square neighborhood in the Bronx.

After the war, Bill married Mary Acton in 1955 and they were happily married for 52 years until Maryʼs passing in 2007.

Bill was a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. He graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, New York six months early in order to enlist in the U.S. Navy. He received basic training at NTS Sampson, New York near Lake Seneca, Amphibious training at Little Creek, Virginia and radioman school in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. He was assigned to a landing ship, medium and everyone who ever met Bill knew that he served aboard LSM 288 in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He happened to be on duty, called “on the key” in the radio “shack” when LSM 288, and all the area ships received the message The war is over, repeat, the war is over.

Together Bill and Mary raised their family in the Bronx until 1965 when Bill took the advice of his brother-in-law Ken Clark: “Pack up and move to Jersey.” That move brought them to the Township of Washington for almost 50 years, until Bill moved to Sunrise Assisted Living in Old Tappan for three years and then the New Jersey Veterans Home in Paramus.

Bill worked for 30 years for the NewYork City Transit Authority subway system, retiring as a car (subway) inspector. He was active in the Transport Workers Union, TWU Local 100. He rose in union ranks to shop chairman (chief shop steward) in 1966.

He was a member of the Township of Washington Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6192.

After retiring from the Transit Authority, he drove a school bus for the Bergen County Special Services School District.

Bill is survived by his sister Irene Clark of Framingham, Massachusetts; two sons, William (Ingrid) and Thomas (Anita); five grandchildren: Melissa Ferrarini (Michael), Ali Schama (Chris), Erin Kelley (Patrick), Michael

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Quinn and Meghan Quinn (Stark); as well as five great grandchildren: Joey and Amelia Ferrarini, Neve and Nora Kelley, and Aria Schama.

He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors.

The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass celebrating Williamʼs life and faith will be held at St. Andrew R.C. Church on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m. with interment at Westwood Cemetery in Westwood to follow. Becker-funeralhome.com.

Maria PANSINI

Maria Pansini (née Anhaeuser), 86, of Park Ridge passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Beloved wife of Louis for 22 years. Devoted mother of Scott, Laura, Karen and the late Christine. Also survived by step son Louis Pansini Jr. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie, Cindy, Whitney, Thomas, Kyle and Justin. Greatgrandmother of Bailey, Christian, Tristian, Rowan and Spencer.

She loved working at Saks Fifth Avenue, and was proud of her Million Dollar Book. She enjoyed shopping, winning at the casinos and cruising.

She is predeceased by her dog and best friend, Maggie, as well as her cat Holly, the invisible cat. We would like to express our deep gratitude to Angie for her daily calls and to all her caregivers and acknowledge her close friendship with Beatrice, Neery and Janet.

Maria was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy R. C. Church. Memorial visitation noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20 at Robert Spearing Funeral Home, Inc., 155 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge, rsfhi.com. Memorial Mass 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21 at Our Lady of Mercy R. C. Church, Park Ridge.

In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Maria to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital, stjude.org.

Rose W.

REISENAUER

Rose Wilhelmina Reisenauer, (née Fugel), 93, of Old Tappan, passed away on Nov. 8, 2022. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, 268 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ 07675. Arrangements were made by Becker Funeral Home, Westwood.

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on. Letʼs all join them in rooting for Team USA and show our hometown pride from afar! Best of Luck to Matt and the entire team…Go USA!”

The excitement in Qatar would play out into a 1-1 draw. Misciagna said “In other Park Ridge alumni athlete news, Kyle McCann, PRHS Class of 2014, was inducted into the Coastal Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the 2016 Championship baseball team.”

He said, “Kyle and his family are great neighbors to us all and we couldnʼt be prouder!”

Misciagna also said, “I want to thank the community for coming together to support the Patterson family, who lost their home and belongings in a fire last week in Park Ridge. [See “Gratitude as fire relief gushes,” Pascack Press, Nov. 21, 2022.] The family moved to town over the summer and I love that they were shown that they made the right decision moving to Park Ridge where our neighbors always come together to support each other. They came to Borough

Hall to pick up some of the many donations we received and they expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of support.” For now, said Misciagna, the family has enough things. “If you have still have a gift card to donate, please drop it off at Borough Hall and we will make sure it gets to them.” He thanked the Borough Hall staff who have been organizing the many donations and finding spots to store things the Patterson family will need in the weeks to come. “Our Park Ridge team, from the MISCIAGNA police who were first on the scene, the volunteer firefighters who fought the fire, the support at the scene from our DPW and utility workers and the office staff accepting donations, we really are like a family that comes together to get things done.”

Upcoming Events

• The Park Ridge Rotary

Club is holding its 35th annual

fruit sale ahead of the holiday season. Delicious seedless navel oranges and pink grapefruit are both available as either a full case

Kyle McCann,PRHS Class of 2014,was inducted into the Coastal Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the 2016 Championship Baseball Team.” Golden Spikes Award, 2019.

(approximately 42 pounds) for $48 or half case (approximately 21 pounds) for $30. (Story, page 14.) • The Park Ridge Rotary

Club is holding a pre-holiday

meet and greet at Hearth & Tap

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Left:The Patterson family, recently arrived Park Ridge residents,lost their Henry Street home in a fire Nov.9.Mayor Keith Misciagna says the borough has responded magnificently. Courtesy photo. Right: “The Athletic”writers fanned out to profile the players, and their hometowns,of U.S.Men’s soccer ahead of their World Cup faceoff with Wales Nov.21.Park Ridge supplied the team’s goaltender,Matt Turner,who got into soccer while at Park Ridge High School. Photo courtesy “The Athletic.”

on Nov. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. “Come see what the Rotary Club is all about and learn how they serve the community. The event includes a hot buffet (penne á la vodka, meatballs, chicken piccatta, grilled vegetables, variety of flatbread pizzas, brownies for dessert, soft drinks and a cash bar); “and most importantly great conversation.”

The cost is $30 per person. RSVP by Monday, Nov. 28 to parkridgerotaryclub@gmail.com with subject “Nov. 30 Event” and include your name, contact information and number attending. Payment options: cash or check only, check payable to the Park Ridge Rotary Club. The event will be in the upstairs party room, please stop at registration table first. • Park Ridge Recreation

and Cultural Committee presents the 2022 Annual Christmas

Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. at Depot Square, by the train station.

Meet Frosty and friends! Holiday music by the Park Ridge High School Band includes a special song sung by Park Ridgeʼs Viana Harley. Director Liz Falkenstern says, “We will be serving hot chocolate and there will be more treats and surprises. Ask about discounted dining offers for after this event. Il Freno Expresso Bar in Park Ridge will serve fresh cookies, too. Take a chance to light up Frosty and the tree and win a prize. Bring a non-perishable food item to help our friends at the Pascack Food Pantry.” • Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 6

p.m., Valley Chabadʼs Second Annual Park Ridge menorah

lighting, also in Depot Square.

PKRG-TV has its 14th Annual

Holiday Lights Contest and TV program.(Story, page 19.) • Pascack Historical Society: If you havenʼt done so yet, consider joining as a member. Visit pascackhistoricalsociety.org. Memberships help support the important work ofpreserving our shared history.

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