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In lieu of flowers, donations Westwood, married and raised her may be made to St. Jude Childrenʼs family in Hillsdale. Research Hospital (stjude.org). Mary Ann is survived by her James R. Eck, 64, of Bergenbrother, Bill Nugent (Rita) of Yarfield, formerly of Westwood, lovmouth, Maine, and sisters Madeline Philip W. ing father and brother, passed away Giannini (Jim Dodd) of Arlington, KREY on Oct. 31, 2021. Virginia, and Cathleen Nugent of Philip W. Krey, 94, of Hillsdale Highland Mills, New York. She is He was welpassed away on Wednesday, Nov. 3, predeceased by her brothers, comed home in 2021. heaven by his late Richard and Tom Nugent. Beloved husparents, Charles Mary Ann loved her family band of the late most of all. She leaves behind her and Evelyn Eck Dolores E. Krey. grandchildren, Christine, Nicole, (née Ryan), brothDevoted father of David, Alea, Julia, Emily, Josh and er Robert Eck, and Mary Jo Krey, Riley; her many nieces and his nephew, Philip T. Krey and nephews; her godson David Timothy Eck. his wife Lisa, Nugent; and the most recent addiJim was a hard worker until Michael F. Krey tion, her great-grandson, Davey the day he passed, serving residents and his wife Chris- Glinbizzi. Mary Annʼs “children” and business owners with 45-plus tine, and Patrick A. Krey. He is pre- also included all of the Hillsdale years of knowledge in the HVAC deceased by his daughter, Kathleen kids that she babysat for over the industry. He always selflessly Sova. offered a helping hand to anyone, years. Loving grandfather of Alicia, friend or stranger, without hesitaMary Ann has been presiding Devon, Stacey, Jonathan and Liam. president of the Hillsdale Fire tion. He wore his heart on his Alice ‘Kathy’ Cherished great-grandfather of Department Ladies Auxiliary, of sleeve, always complimenting othGACHENY Kayli. ers and making sure to say “God which she had been a member for Philip dedicated himself to his over 45 years. bless” to anyone in passing. He Alice “Kathy” Gacheny, 81, also proudly served in the U.S. of River Vale, passed away peace- family, his career as an environOne of Mary Annʼs favorite mental scientist, and his life as an things was sitting on the front Navy. fully on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. Jim was born on Sept. 27, Beloved wife of active parishioner at St. John the porch, watching the world, as she 1957 in Teaneck and grew up in the late Raymond Baptist Church. He gave himself sat in her chair, saying hello to those Westwood, along with five sibJ. Gacheny. Devot- passionately and completely to all who passed by and often stopped in lings. For him, getting together for ed mother of Ray- facets of his life and his exuberance, to visit. She will be remembered for holidays and dinners was more mond Gacheny Jr. energy and charity has left an her smile, her laugh, her warmth, than just a celebration. Family was and wife Theresa; indelible memory for all who knew her energy and her love for life. She his everything. He would rave Kevin Gacheny; him. made a difference in the lives of A funeral mass celebrating many. It was a privilege to know about how close-knit his family Karen Greene and was and that his daughters were his Andy; Philipʼs life and faith was held at St. her. It was a privilege to love her. husband world. He was known for the best Michelle Kidd and Kevin John the Baptist R.C. Church, A funeral mass was held at St. Hillsdale. Interment, Ascension John the Baptist R.C. Church, Hillsbear hugs and the strongest hand- McAleer. shakes. He also enjoyed spending Loving grandmother of Leah, Cemetery, Airmont, N.Y. dale. time at Grants in Dumont with Steven, Matthew and Brendan In lieu of flowers, donations to close friends, cracking beers and Gacheny; Thomas, Joelle and Carthe Sgt. Christopher M. Hrbek Mary Ann constant jokes. He had a laugh that ley Greene, Brody and Logan Scholarship Fund, 40 Second Ave., MCDEVITT filled a room and a smile that was Kidd. Westwood, NJ 07675, or the HillsMary Ann McDevitt, 78, of dale Fire Department Ladies Auxiltruly contagious. He had the Born in New York City, she biggest heart and was the guy who lived in River Vale for 52 wonder- Hillsdale passed away peacefully, at iary, 383 Hillsdale Ave., Hillsdale, loved so hard. ful years, among great friends and home, in the early morning hours of NJ 07642 would be greatly appreciNov. 5, 2021. Jim is survived by his four neighbors. She was loved by all ated. Wife of Charles, daughters, whom he adored: who knew her. Mary Ann was the Jamielyn Eck of Shamong, Jenna Visitation at Becker Funeral Ronnie mother to Theresa Eck of Westwood, Julie Eck of Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, FRINGUELLO McDevitt, Laura Emerson, and Desiree Eck of Westwood, on Friday, Nov. 12 (Steve) Cohan, and Phoenix, Ariz.; and his “best from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral mass will Romildo “Ronnie” Fringuello, Charles McDevitt 88, passed away peacefully and surfriend” and mother of his three be held at St. John the Baptist R.C. (Vicki Ferraro.) children, Janet Eck (née LaStella) Church, 69 Valley St., Hillsdale, on rounded by loving family on ThursBorn in Washof Emerson. Saturday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. day, Nov. 4, 2021. ington, D.C., Mary Ann grew up in Also surviving are his sib- Masks are required. Beloved husband of Judith Fringuello and father to Amy Welker, Donna Girot, Lisa Kennedy, Leo Fringuello, and Timothy Fringuello (predeceased). Ronnie loved the joys of family. He was the dear brother of Marisa Roscio. Ronnie lives in a tender place in the hearts of his loving grandchildren Jacob, Emily, Megan, Chloe, Candice, Michael, Anthony, Grace, Gayle and Andrew. He will be talked about fondly to his great-grandchildren Christopher, Francie, Everet, Rose, Jack and Riley. Born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx, N.Y., and Closter, Ronnie settled in Emerson for many years with his loving family. Ronnie Choice in-ground and new mausoleum sites available served in the U.S. National Guard and was honorably discharged in COMPARE OUR PRICES! 1962. Veteranʼs Discount Available Professionally, Ronnie was educated at the Manhattan School 23 S. Kinderkamack Road, Westwood NJ 201-664-7161 of Printing, worked as lithographer,
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lings, Donald Eck and wife Karen of the Township of Washington, Linda Irvin and husband Daniel of Altoona, Penn., Richard Eck of Altoona, Penn., and Diane Angell and husband Brian of Thurman, N.Y. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly; and, of course, his fur baby, Neo. Jim will be greatly missed by his daughters, family, countless friends, and the people whose lives he touched every day. Services were at Becker Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Jamesʼ memory to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org) or Bergen County Animal Shelter, 100 United Lane, Teterboro, NJ 07608.
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and eventually owned successful print companies in the northern New Jersey and New York area. As enjoyment Ronnie was an amateur photographer who never met a flower he didnʼt like and snapped away on his many adventures out west and in Europe. Ronnie also loved to bowl and racked up lots of Lucky Strike Lanes awards. A service celebrating Ronnieʼs life and faith was held at Westwood United Methodist Church. Interment, Westwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westwood United Methodist Church, www.westwoodumc.org.
Marianna LATRONICO
Marianna Latronico, 97, of Hillsdale passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. Marianna was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Michael Galgano and the late Clementina Gianni. Marianna was born in 1924 and was raised along with her eight brothers and sisters: Vivienne Caruso, Lucy Galgano, and the late Annie Cariello, Gloria Albano, and Peter, John, Jimmy and Michael Galgano, in Queens, N.Y. She was a resident of Hillsdale since 1971. As an alumna of Franklin K. Lane high school, she excelled in accounting and was a bookkeeper at the age of 17 until she retired from Bank of America. As a bookkeeper at Charles Trenley Wholesale Florist, she met her late beloved husband, Alfred Latronico, and they were married for 59 years. Marianna was an honest, kind, caring, creative, sensitive woman with a wonderful sense of humor. Throughout her adult life, Marianna was active in her childrenʼs school events and community affairs. She enjoyed attending and supporting Home Sharing Inc., and charitable events at church. Although shy and never wanting to be the center of attention, Marianna always went out of her way to make any person who approached her feel comfortable by starting an uplifting conversation. Marianna loved the Christmas holidays. She enjoyed taking her children to New York City to shop, admire the store windows, and grabbing a bite to eat while taking in the holiday atmosphere. Christmas was her obsession, ensuring every ornament and decoration was in its proper place. Mariannaʼs memory will be cherished by her loving son Alfred Latronico, his wife Melissa and their son and her grandson Lajos; daughter Andriette Mathews and her husband Paul; daughter Tina Marie Latronico; Nancy Marquart, mother of grandchildren Morgan, Gabrielle and her husband Christopher, and late grandson Nicholas. She was great-grandmother of Liam and Violet Mae. CONTINUED ON PAGE 39
