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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Joseph R. Mara, 66, of West- the Emerson Volunteer Fire wood, formerly of Emerson, sud- Department. denly passed away, surrounded by loving family, on Sunday, Nov. Richard J.
Joseph R. MARA
Marie E. BRETT
Marie E. Brett (née Farrissey), 85, of River Vale, formerly of Dumont, passed away on Mon-
Richard J. Pavone, 79, of River Vale passed away on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021.
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28, 2021. Joseph is survived by his loving wife Gail (née Herzich); his children, Kimberly, Joseph D. and his wife Amy; three grandchildren, Tyler, Olivia, and Joseph E.; brother Bruce Mara and his wife Patty; brother-in-law Frank Herzich and wife Pat; sister-inlaw Maureen Montany and husband Bob; and sister-in-law Cathy Wimmer and her husband Don. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was a heat and frost insulator and a member of Local #32 for 41 years. Proud member of the Emerson Volunteer Fire Department for 49 years. He served as chief of the department in 1996 and 1997. Ex-fire official and fire inspector for the Borough of Emerson. He will be greatly missed by all. Funeral Mass was held at Church of the Assumption, Emerson. Interment, Westwood Ceme-
Beloved husband of MaryAnne Pavone. Devoted father of Andrea Velthaus and her husband, Stephen, and Richard A. Pavone and his wife, Carey. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Michael, Lindsay, Dominick, and Julian. Richard was a proud member of the River Vale Volunteer Fire Department. Funeral Mass was held at Church of the Assumption, Emerson. Entombment, Garden of Memories, Township of Washington. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made in Richardʼs name to the River Vale Fire Department Association, 330 Rivervale Road, River Vale, NJ 07675.
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day, Nov. 29, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Donald E. Brett for over 60 treasured years. Loving and devoted mom of Donald and Patricia Brett. Treasured aunt of her many loving nieces and nephews, as well as her cherished grandnieces and grandnephews. Marie is predeceased by her sisters, Catherine McCardle and Margaret McGavin, and her brother, Francis Farrissey. She was a graduate of St. Cecilia High School in Englewood where she was a Saints cheerleader and created memories that lasted a lifetime. Marie met the love of her life, Don, while working at The Equitable Life Insurance Company. After having a family, Marie did what she loved best: raise her children. Volunteering at St. Therese School/Parish became a fulltime job and she loved every minute of it. Years later she went back to work at Scholastic, Call Center (where she received an award for her professionalism) and Tenafly Schools. Marieʼs pillar of strength was her strong faith and deep devotion
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Kristofich. Devoted father of Robby and John Kristofich. Loving grandfather of Jonathan, Mary, Gabrielle, Johncarlo, Michael, and Luka. Cherished great-grandfather of Mateo, Michela, and Tomas. A Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, Township of Washington.
White Sox baseball stadium, Comiskey Park. When his birthplace was torn down to make way for the new White Sox stadium, Jerry often joked that he was born on second base. He was predeceased by his parents, Jerome “Jerry” Pervinich and Milka (née Elezovich), and his sister, Nikolina Hluchan (née Pervinich). After his father was killed in a construction accident while Jerry and sister, Nikolina, were still quite young, his mother moved the family to West New York, N.J., where Jerry grew up. He graduated from St. Joseph of the Palisades High School and earned a BA in journalism from Fordham University. His career started with the New York Herald Tribune. After serving honorably with the U.S. Navy (initially as a reservist in February 1951 and then on active duty from February 1952 through December 1953), Jerry returned to civilian life, working for the Bergen Record, Paramus Post and Ridgewood News (covering local high school sports, especially football). He also worked for the Equitable Life Insurance Company, Diamond International, the College Boards and Educational Testing Service. He met Marlene Ann Squeri on a blind date. They wed in April 1957 and lived happily in Astoria, Queens, N.Y., until her life was cut short in October 2006. In May 2016 he returned to New Jersey. Although Jerry and Marlene had no children of their own, they had numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and godchildren among their extended family of Squeris, Feccis, Hluchans, Sgombics and Kellys, as well as countless friends and readers who will miss Uncle Jerry dearly. Services were held at St. Andrewʼs Church, Westwood. Burial, Calvary Cemetery in Queens, New York. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrewʼs Food Pantry, 120 Washington Ave., Westwood, NJ 07675.
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to the Blessed Mother, St. Therese and many other saints. She devoted part of each day to watching daily mass, saying the rosary and praying for those on her prayer list. Marie was well liked by everyone she met and she always looked for the good in each person. Visiting the Jersey Shore for many years brought her joy and peace. Her smile, gentle manner and homemade crumbcake lit up a room. Marie touched many hearts and will never be forgotten. Services were held at St. Therese of Lisieux R.C. Church, Cresskill, followed by entombment at Garden of Memories, Township of Washington. Marieʼs family would greatly appreciate donations in her memory to Villa Marie Claire, 12 West Saddle River Road, Saddle River NJ 07458, or Rosary Hill Home, 600 Linda Ave., Hawthorne, NY 10523.
John F. KRISTOFICH
John F. Kristofich, 87, of the Township of Washington passed away on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Beloved husband of Mary
Jerry Fabian Pervinich, 91, of Westwood passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. He was born in Chicago, Ill. across the street from the old
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Howard David Feiler, 73, of Montvale, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, surrounded by his family, following a twomonth epic battle to recover from a massive heart attack suffered on Sept. 22, 2021. Howard is survived by Margaret, his beloved wife of 49 years; his children, Mandy and Dara Feiler; son-in-law Matthew D. Burns; grandson Maxwell Howard Burns; and brother Fred Feiler. He is predeceased by his mother, Mildred Feiler, and father, Lester Feiler. Howard was born in Manhattan and raised on Long Island. He graduated from Bethpage High School. After his motherʼs passing CONTINUED ON PAGE 47
