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OBITUARIES
filtration products, in Clifton. Robert J. Hobbies he enjoyed most VON BARGEN were building plane and boat modRobert J. Von Bargen, 95, of els and ballroom dancing (he even Hillsdale, formerly of Washington entered several ballroom dancing Township and Fairview, passed competitions). His basement workshop was filled with planes and boats, most from the WWII era. He happily spent the last 54 years of his long life residing in Hillsdale and spending time with his family. Bob will be laid to rest in George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus.
Lillian H. RIVERA
Lillian H. Rivera, 63, of Westwood passed away on Dec. 18, 2021. away on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. Bob is survived by his cousin, Honey Friedel, and second cousins, Ellen Friedel, Karen Bennett (and her children, Tyler and Ryan), and Lauren Degen. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Alex and Anna Von Bargen, and his dear cousin, Harold Friedel. Bob was a private first class in the United States Army. He served as an X-ray technician during the final two years of World War II. Bob earned his college degree at the conclusion of the war. He also served as a proud member of the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department during the 1950s and early ʼ60s. The majority of his career was spent as a purchasing manager at Whatman, Inc., manufacturer of
She was born May 21, 1958 in Springfield, Illinois, while her father, the Rev. Norman Brinkmann, attended the Lutheran Seminary. The family moved to Westwood in 1964. After attending Zion Lutheran School, she was a 1976 graduate of Westwood High
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school. Lillian was employed by Wallach management (NYC) as an administrative manager for 17 years. She was a longtime and active member of Zion Lutheran Church with a strong faith in God that helped family and friends through many difficult times. Lillian was an avid supporter to all her family and friends whatever the event or endeavor. A kindhearted person, never without a smile, Lillian was known for this constant smile, quick hug, assuring words, and loved by all who knew her. Lillian enjoyed spending time with her husband Edwin, granddaughters and grandnieces and grandnephew, family and friends, time on LBI, the sights and sounds of New York City, and trips to Puerto Rico. She enjoyed the excitement of Sunday afternoon Giants games, a quiet movie at home with Edwin, or a long phone call with sister Ingrid or cousin Karen. Lillian is survived by her loving husband Edwin, who was her best friend and soul mate of 39 years; sister Ingrid Quinn and husband William of Westwood; brother John Brinkman of Laurance Harbor; son Edwin Jr. and wife Yamaira of Washington Township; nieces Melissa Ferrarini and husband Michael of Hillsdale and Alexandra Schama and husband Christopher of Westwood; and granddaughters Ariamay and Rhianna. Lillian was also loving “GAL” (Great Aunt LiL) to Joseph and Amelia Ferrarini and Aria Schama. Also survived by cousin Karen Eckman and husband Andy and their family, James and Martha, Andrew, Barbara, Caiden and Oliver and Jonathan and Amanda; cousin Mike Handy, wife Donna and their family; cousin Janice; and many more relatives and friends both here and in Puerto Rico. Funeral service was held at Zion Lutheran Church in Westwood. In lieu of flowers, the fami-
ly would appreciate donations to Zion Lutheran Church or Saint Jude Childrenʼs Hospital.
Ann S. TIERNEY
Ann S. Tierney, 83, of Montvale died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Greenwood, South Carolina, and resided in Hillsdale before moving to Montvale 43 years ago. Prior to her retirement, Ann was the entertainment coordinator for the Allendale Atrium in Allendale. Ann is survived by her loving and devoted son and daughter-inlaw, Dan and Jennifer Tierney of Pompton Lakes, and her four grandchildren, James and Ashlyn Tierney and Gianna and Angel Perez. Also surviving are Annʼs two sisters, Carol Kilburn and Marilyn Holder of Greenville, South Carolina, and several nieces and nephews. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in Annʼs memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516; St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142; Shriners Hospital for Children, Processing Center, P.O. Box 863765, Orlando, FL 32886; or American Cancer Society, 7 Ridgedale Ave., Suite 103, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927.
Clorinda BIASI
Clorinda “Lynne” Biasi, 90, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away
Paterson University to become a teacher. That was followed by a masterʼs in reading. She taught in Woodcliff Lake for 28 years, most of the time as a reading specialist. She was a devoted teacher, loved by all. Lynne and Dan traveled extensively, many times with the same group of seven. What fun they had! She enjoyed reading as well as golf, tennis, and bridge. She also thoroughly enjoyed her children and grandchildren, and she especially liked watching them compete in swim meets at Cranberry Lake. She is survived by her daughters Lois (Tom) McCarthy and Sylvia (Greg) Dodd; her grandchildren James (Antonia) McCarthy, Michael (Shanna) McCarthy, Scott (Chelsea) McCarthy, Staci (Andrew) McGowan, and Juli Carbone; her great-grandchildren Annabelle, Everleigh, Reese, Reagan, and Quinn; and wonderful nieces Kathe, Janet, Susan, and Theresa. She is predeceased by her husband, Daniel Biasi, mother, Sylvia Albanese, father Michael Magro, and sister Marguerite Izzo. Lynne was generous, respected, admired, and often sought out for her wisdom. She was loved by many and will be truly missed. Visitation is at Becker Funeral Home in Westwood on Sunday, Dec. 26 (1–5 p.m.), and a Funeral Mass will be on Monday, Dec. 27 (11 a.m.) at St. Pius X R.C. Church in Old Tappan.
Mary S. BADAME
Mary Shirley Wade Badame, 92, of Park Ridge, Woodcliff Lake, and recently Adamstown and Sever-
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peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Dec. 17, 2021. Lynne was born to the late Michael Magro and Sylvia Baranello Magro in Brooklyn. After marrying Daniel Biasi in 1953, Danny and Lynne settled in River Vale. They also purchased a cottage at Cranberry Lake, New Jersey, in 1959, with her sister and brother-in-law, the late Marguerite and Vincent Izzo, and she has enjoyed summers at the lake ever since. Upon their retirement in 1993, Danny and Lynne became “snowbirds” in Jupiter, Florida. Lynne graduated from St. Johnʼs University Pharmacy School (one of only seven women in the class), taught piano lessons, and finally, at 43, she went to William
na Park, Maryland, passed peacefully on Dec. 19, 2021. Loving daughter of Julia Power Wade and William Wade of Newfoundland, Canada. Devoted wife of the late Carl Joseph Badame. Loving mother of Diane Zirinsky (and Moti), Danny Crowley, Linda Gibson (husband Claude), and George Badame (wife Christine). Devoted grandmother of Heather Zirinsky, Megan Zirinsky OʼConnell (husband Liam), Carly Gibson Hasseler (husband Anders), Wade Gibson (and Marcela), and Carson Badame (and Steph). Sadly, predeceased by grandchildren Kaitlyn Jean Gibson and Connor William Badame. She has eight fantastic greatCONTINUED ON PAGE 31
