OBITUARIES

Audrey K.

PAZIENZA

Audrey Kathleen (McDevitt) Pazienza, 72, of Cornwall, N.Y., entered eternal rest and peace on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. Audrey was predeceased by her mother, Audrey McDevitt; her father, George McDevitt; her friend and former husband, Ralph Pazienza; her brothers, George and Steven McDevitt; her nephew, Kevin McDevitt; and her niece, CoriAnn McDevitt.

Audrey is survived by her three children, Ralph Pazienza (girlfriend Brittany McGovern), Kathleen Cola (husband Dan), and Steven Pazienza; her grandchildren, Danny and Scarlett Cola; her brothers, Tim, Pat, and Kevin McDevitt; and many loving family members and friends.

Audrey grew up in Hillsdale and was the only girl in her family of six children. She loved to remind her granddaughter Scarlett how many brothers she had when she would complain about her one and only brother.

We can hear her saying, “Did I ever tell you how many brothers I had?” which would always lead to a story. She got a kick out of telling stories of them growing up and the endless McDevitt mischief. It made her strong to be the only girl and it also made her daddyʼs girl. She adored her Dad; they shared a special bond.

Closeness with her Mom came later and she loved her Sunday visits with her; talking over coffee, shopping, going on walks, and just being together.

Audrey was a housewife and mother, marrying Ralph Pazienza and raising her family in Washingtonville, N.Y. She loved raising her children and being involved in their lives in all of the different ways. She made her home a cozy and loving place to grow up in, a place where friends felt comfortable and welcomed and looked at her as a second mom.

She was warm, loving, and fun, and always made her children feel safe and that she could handle anything. Extremely generous and willing to share with you or give you anything she had. She was funny with a great sense of humor, independent, and smart.

She loved watching “Jeopardy!” with Alex Trebek. She adored her grandchildren, her Dannyboy and her Scarlettina Jellybeana, and loved spending time with them. Zingo, babysitting fun, baseball in the backyard, barbecues, playing games, going on walks, and being together in Myrtle Beach are just a few memories they wanted to share. She loved the beach and the ocean, especially Myrtle Beach, and simple times with family there. Audrey will be dearly missed.

After her children went to school, she worked at Orange Ulster BOCES in Goshen, N.Y, where she made great friends and had wonderful relationships with her students.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Kenneth MALKIN

Kenneth Malkin, treasured husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and friend, died on Jan. 2, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Linda (née Sherman), cherished daughters Laurie and Amie (Baker), s on-in-law Michael, grandsons Macalister and Benjamin, and many dear friends. Born and raised in Manhattan, Ken attended the Horace Mann School, where his passion was musical theater, and the University of Rochester, where he studied finance and philosophy.

After graduation, Ken worked at his familyʼs textile business, and subsequently in other executive roles in the industry. He also served as a radio operator in the Air Force Reserve.

Although he always considered himself a “city kid,” Ken built a beautiful home and life in Hillsdale. He was an avid hiker and volunteer with the New York–New Jersey Trail Conference.

Ken took enormous pleasure leading Linda, his daughters, and friends too numerous to count on adventures in the Alps, Hawaii, New Hampshireʼs White Mountains, and closer to home. In later life, he was happiest spending time with his grandsons.

Ken was adored and respected for his quiet strength and his innate ability to seek out and savor the joy of living. Without ego and a progressive ahead of his time, he found exquisite pleasure watching the women in his life shine. Ken was tremendously loving, deeply loved, and will be profoundly missed.

A graveside service was held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Hawthorne, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the New York New Jersey Trail Conference and/or the Valley Hospital Foundation.

Randy Seiler

MARGULIS

Randy Seiler Margulis, 65, of Woodcliff Lake, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family following a long illness, on Jan. 2, 2022. Beloved wife of Stephen Margulis. Devoted mother of Andrew (fiancée Lindsay Rubin) and Nicole. Loving daughter of Lila Seiler and the late Bernard Seiler. Caring sister to Richard Seiler (wife Vilma).

Randy graduated magna cum laude from Brown University and received her MBA from Harvard University before pursuing a career in high-level finance at CBS Television Stations.

She left corporate life following the birth of her children, as she did not want to miss any of their developmental milestones. An amazing wife, mother, and friend, she was full of life, and her smile would light up any room.

Randy enjoyed playing tennis, traveling, and cherished being with her family more than anything else in the entire world.

A graveside service was held at Riverside Cemetery in Saddle Brook. Tribute memorial donations in memory of Randy Seiler Margulis can be made to Alzheimerʼs Association, act.alz.org/goto/RandyMargulis.

Charles S.

VINCENT

Charles S. Vincent, 88, of the Township of Washington, passed away on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. Charles is survived by his beloved wife, Joan; his children Diane, Chuck and his wife Catherine, and Tom; his grandchildren Anthony, Bianca Mora and her husband Jason, Robbie, Kelly and CJ, as well as his great-grandson, Jayden Mora.

Charlesʼgreatest joy was watching all sports, especially those in which his grandchildren competed, and Villanova basketball. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and cherished his time in Aruba and Long Beach Island every year.

Cremation held privately with memorial services to be held at a later date.

Elido COIRA

Elido Coira, 94, of the Township of Washington, passed away on Jan. 4, 2022.

Elido, fondly known as Al, was born in Como, Italy, on Aug. 24, 1927. He immigrated to the United States in 1929 with his parents, Antonio and Bambina, and his dear sister Noemi, following his fatherʼs service in the U.S. Army in World War I.

The family settled in North Bergen, where Al graduated from Emerson High in 1945. Upon graduation, Al enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for a year.

Following his discharge, he started his career as a machinist with Summit Tool& Dye, work that he did for almost 50 years.

He continued his service to his country as part of the Navy Reserve for an additional eight years.

In the early 1950s he met the love of his life, Clarice. They were wed in 1957. After returning from a honeymoon in Miami, the couple settled in North Bergen and started their family with the birth of their beloved son, Robert.

Shortly thereafter, the family moved to the Township of Washington, where the family grew with the arrival of Alʼs little princess, Denise.

Al would ultimately reside in the Township for the rest of his life where he proved to be a wonderful, fun-loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, and was loved by all who knew him.

Al was a handsome man with a great smile, twinkling eyes, and an easy way with anyone he met. He never lost his sense of humor even at the most challenging of times, making others laugh with his quick wit. He was vibrant, full of life, and always had a smile on his face.

He enjoyed working with his hands and seemingly could build or repair anything and took pride in doing so. He was meticulous in the care of his home and in particular enjoyed gardening. Many Sundays were reserved for car rides all over the state, enjoying the sights and activities of every season.

Alʼs favorite times were spent with his family. There was always a crowd at the house for holidays, barbecues and weekly Saturday night visits. His devotion to his family was endless. He gave his children everything and it had nothing to do with a purchase. Although working hard throughout his life, he never failed to give them his time and attention.

Alʼs favorite place to spend time with the family was down in Wildwood Crest, where he passed on his love of the beach and ocean to Rob and Denise while acting like a shark and teaching them to ride the waves. They repaid him with his greatest treasures in life, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was their Pop-Pop and took every opportunity to spend time with them whether it was sleepovers, road trips or watching hundreds of their games. He was their greatest fan, and they were his pride and joy.

Al is predeceased by his parents, Antonio and Bambina, and his loving sister Noemi. He is survived by his wife Clarice; son, Robert, and his wife Irene, and their three children, Christopher and his wife Kristen, Michael and Nicholas; his daughter Denise McKay, and her husband Randy, their two children, Matthew and Sean; his great-grandson Luke and great-granddaughter Mackenzie; and his nephew, Stephen Borghi.

Funeral services were held at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, Township of Washington. Entombment, Garden of Memories, Township of Washington.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Homes for Our Troops or the charity of your choice. Michele NORTON

Michele Norton, 79, a lifelong resident of Montvale, passed away on New Yearʼs Day 2022.

She was born in Pearl River, N.Y. to Pauline Brennan and John Huegel. Loving mother of her only daughter, Michele, and her husband George; grandmother to Ryan Brennan and Kaitlyn Brennan. She is survived by one sister and brother-in-law of New Hampshire.

She is predeceased by two brothers. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews as well as lifelong friends.

She had a number of meaningful careers, beginning as a registered nurse. She cared for many in the community on the surgical floor of Pascack Valley Hospital. Later she worked in real estate as an agent, as well as a broker for a local KellerWilliams office. Most recently she returned to nursing, serving in the capacity of a clinical intake coordinator, working as a liaison between homebound patients and services available to them.

Marie A. CONROY

Marie A. Conroy of Hillsdale passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2022.

Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Conroy. Devoted mother of Roberta Jansen and her husband Robert, Edward Conroy, Janet Buldo and her late husband John, and Patricia Lydiard and her late husband Alan.

Loving grandmother to Maria DʼAndrea and her husband, Michael; Teresa Klingele and her husband, Michael; Benjamin Conroy and his wife, Katie; Johnny Buldo, Jimmy Jansen, Christina Santagato and her husband, Eric; Ricky Jansen and his wife, Erica; Brian Conroy, Tommy Jansen, and his wife, Lisa; and Eddie Conroy. Great-grandmother of Christina, Adriana, Edward, Caleb, Brayden, Will J., Charlie, Johnny, Avery, Will C., Hudson, Maya, and Luca.

Born in Chesaning, Mich., she lived in Washington, D.C. and Emerson before moving to Hillsdale in 1959.

Marie worked for Lehn & Fink, a division of Sterling Drug Co., for many years.

She was an avid fan for her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren at their sporting events.

Marie was a member of the Rosary Altar Society of St. Johnʼs in Hillsdale, the Hillsdale Seniors, and 50-Plus Club. Everyone who knew her and loved her called her Mom!

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• Join Miss Renee for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 10 a.m. in the First Friends room (across the hall from the library). For toddlers and preschoolers but open to all. Registration required. • Virtual Take-and-Make Crafts with Miss Renee Fridays at 10 a.m. on the libraryʼs Facebook page. Miss Renee walks kids through a fun craft at home. You must call the library the Monday–Thursday before the craft to reserve your kit, which must be picked up that day. All ages. • Virtual Book It! Club with Miss Eileen meets live on the libraryʼs Facebook page Saturdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Stories, science, and more for primary grades.

R RI IV VE ER R V VA AL LE E 412 Rivervale Road (201) 391-2323 rivervalelibrary.org • Catch “Dear Evan Hansen” (PG-13, 2021) at the libraryʼs Movie Matinee on Tuesday, Jan. 18 from 1to 3 p.m. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Youʼll sign a hold-harmless agreement. • The Mahjong Club meets Tuesday, Jan. 18 from 6to 8:30 p.m. at the library. Bring friends or come alone and find new partners. Experienced adult players only. Bring your 2021 mahjong card and your own tiles, if possible. Drop in! Must wear a mask and sign a hold-harmless agreement. • During Jewelry with Jess, for fourth grade and up, Miss Jess will be on hand to help kids make a beautiful beaded wire snowflake craft. Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 3:30to 4:15 p.m. at the library. Registration required. • Virtual Chair Yoga meets via Zoom on Thursday, Jan. 20 from 1:30to 2:30 p.m. This gentle form of yoga is designed for seniors and people with disabilities to help them strengthen, stretch, and tone the body, and to connect body, mind and spirit. Register for Zoom access.

• Stop by the library Saturday, Jan. 21 to pick up a Winter Craftto-Go for your child to complete at home. Itʼs a cute winter mouse mitten! One per child, pre-K through fifth grade, while supplies last.

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W WE ES ST TW WO OO OD D 49 Park Ave. (201) 664-0583 westwoodpubliclibrary.org • Peek-A-Book Story Time (children to age 5) is every Wednesday in January, 10:30–11 a.m., at the library. Children will listen to stories, sing, dance, do fingerplays, review numbers, colors, animals and more. Register online. • Crafternoon (grades K–5) is on Google Meet Thursday, Jan. 20 from 4to 4:30 p.m. Each month brings a unique craft to assemble and create. Craft kits will be supplied only to each registered child. Sign up online. • The Online Book Group meets via Zoom on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss “The Book of Hope” by Jane Goodall. All adults welcome; register online.

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A Mass celebrating Marieʼs life and faith was held at St. John the Baptist Church in Hillsdale. Interment, Westwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital, stjude.org/donate.

Ernst O. KRAUSE

Ernst O. Krause, Ph.D., 86, formerly of Emerson, passed away on Dec. 26, 2021 at Lark Springs Memory Care in Colorado Springs, Colo. Born in Bautzen, Germany, to Fritz and Martha Krause. Predeceased in 2014 by his wife of 50 years, Susanne. Proud parents of three children: Karen (Alan Evans), Ingo, and Marion (James Muth) and grandparents of Katrina (Harrison), Chase, Lexi (Grabski), Cole Krause, and Hunter, Kayla, and Ryann Muth. Ernstʼs first greatgrandchild, Copelyn Grabski, just turned 1. He also loved his many New Jersey dogs, two German shepherds, and nine dachshunds.

Ernst was very proud of the memoir he published. He described growing up in Germany, emigrating to the U.S. in 1956, and enlisting in the U.S. Army (he trained at Fort Carson, Colo., specialized in demolitions, and was stationed in Germany, near his hometown).

He returned stateside in 1959, became a U.S. citizen, met and married Susanne in 1961, and they started a family. He was employed by G.E. and W.R. Grace & Co, among others; he earned his bachelorʼs, masterʼs and doctorate degrees (thanks to the G.I. Bill).

An avid traveler, he toured extensively throughout Europe and North and Central America, and visited Peru, South Africa, and Egypt. He also hiked just short of the summit of Mt. Whitney, Calif.

After Susanneʼs passing, he reconnected with his dear friend Helga Fortescue from his army days in Germany. He moved to Wenatchee, Wash., in 2015, so they could enjoy life together, and he also became best friends with her cat Simba.

Ernst loved to spend time with family and friends, especially if it required a road trip. He loved museums and opera music, was a prodigious reader of world history, his storytelling was (in)famous, his ability to find his way back to a place he had only driven to once was legendary, and his memory was infallible, until Alzheimerʼs disease robbed him of it all. He was transferred to a memory care facility in 2020 (close to his son in Colorado). Ingo visited often, bringing him his favorite Schlenkerla smoked beer to enjoy.

A memorial service will be held at Becker Funeral Home, Westwood, on April 25 with inurnment at Westwood Cemetery on April 26.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to Lark Springs (2850 N. Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80917), the Alzheimerʼs Association, or a local animal shelter.

Giulio MALICH Giulio Malich, 92, of Fort Lee and most recently of

Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on

Friday, Jan. 8, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Edda. Devoted father of Emilie Barros and Marisa Jurcevic. Loving grandfather of Danielle, Nicholas, Jason and Juliana.

Born in Cunksi, Italy, he had never met his father and was prepared to come to the United States with his mother to reunite with his father when World War II broke out. His mother was able to leave in 1955, but Giulio could not leave with her. He escaped on April 10, 1956 at night in an 18-foot motorized sailboat with 18 others, arriving in Ancona, Italy. He spent several months in a concentration camp in Italy and then lived in Trieste, Italy until he succeeded in getting papers to come to the U.S. in 1962.

He married Edda in 1966 and worked at Alitalia Airlines as a cargo agent for 22 years before retiring. Giulio enjoyed soccer, auto racing, Italian crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and of course his Manhattan cocktails.

A Mass celebrating Giulioʼs life and faith was held at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church in Park Ridge, with entombment following at Madonna Cemetery in Fort Lee. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity meaningful to you in Giulioʼs name.

Stanley F. FEDISON

Stanley F. Fedison, 84, of Woodcliff Lake, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. Beloved husband of Jean Fedison (Cursi) for 53 years. Devoted father of Chris Fedison of Woodcliff Lake and Diana Bohane and her husband David of Canton, Mass. Loving grandfather of Ava and Ellie Bohane. Dear brother of Robert Fedison and his wife, Bernadette, and his sister, the late Maryanne Gallagher, and her late husband, Robert Gallagher.

Born in Brooklyn, Stan served as an altar boy for seven years at the Most Holy Redeemer Parish, New York City. From 1951–1955 he attended Saint Maryʼs College, Minor Seminary for the Redemptorist Fathers. From 1956–1957 he attended Saint Clements Mission House in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, in preparation for the Redemptorist Brotherhood, and took temporary vows for three years.

He was professed as Brother Bernard and assigned to Saint Maryʼs College in Ilchester, Maryland, in 1957. Three years later, when his temporary vows expired, he joined the U.S. Air Force.

He was trained as an air-toground radio operator in Mississippi, and served as chaplainʼs assistant to all three religious denominations at South Ruislip AFB, London, 1961–1964. From 1966 until 1992 he worked for IBM. In 1969 he married the love of his life, Jean Cursi of Avenel.

In 2002 Stan was ordained a deacon of the Catholic Church, devoting himself to working at local nursing homes and hospitals to assist elderly and sick people in need of comfort, laughter, and the Gospel of Christ. Nothing gave him more enjoyment than dressing up like Santa, Saint Nicholas, and a cruise captain to entertain people throughout the year. Nursing home residents knewhim as the deacon who loved to dance, sing, tell jokes, and spend quality time with them when most needed.

He loved spending time with his family and his two grandchildren. He was a lifelong fan of the Baltimore Orioles, enjoyed bowling at the Montvale Lanes, was meticulously devoted to recycling, and loved a good television mystery. He will be missed by all who loved him.

A funeral Mass celebrating Stanʼs life, faith and ministry was held at Our Lady Mother of the Church, Woodcliff Lake.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital would be appreciated.

Mary T.

NAPOLITANO

Mary Theresa Napolitano, 96, of Woodcliff Lake, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. Mary was born May 14, 1925. Visitation for Mary is Saturday, Jan. 29 from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. at Our Lady Mother of the Church, 209 Woodcliff Avenue, Woodcliff Lake. A funeral Mass is Saturday, Jan. 29, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., also at the church. Committal service is Saturday, Jan. 29 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Ascension Cemetery, 650 Saddle River Road, Airmont, N.Y.

Roger LAWLOR

Roger Lawlor, 87, of the Township of Washington, passed away on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022.

Roger is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen; his children Sharon, Lee, and William; and his granddaughters, Lauren and Caroline. He was predeceased by his daughter, Kathleen. He also is missed by his loving dog, Penny.

Roger loved to build woodstrip canoes and spend time on the water.

Memorial contributions can be made in Rogerʼs name to Save the Animals Rescue Team (S.T.A.R.T II), P.O. Box 177, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407.