OBITUARIES

Robert J.

VON BARGEN

Robert J. Von Bargen, 95, of Hillsdale, formerly of Washington Township and Fairview, passed

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 filtration products, in Clifton.

Hobbies he enjoyed most were building plane and boat models and ballroom dancing (he even entered several ballroom dancing 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.

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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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-

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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

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 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-

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 great-

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grandchildren: Devon and Lauren Zirinsky; Cillian, Lochlann and Declan OʼConnell; and Maeve, Kate, and new baby girl Hasseler.

Caring sister of William Wade (wife Eileen), Madeline Rodgers (husband Edward), and Ann Hastings, all predeceased. Surviving are brother-in-law Raymond Hastings and many nieces and nephews.

Mary was a graduate of Manual Training High School in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York, where she rolled bandages for the Red Cross during World War II. This was the beginning of her lifetime involvement in hospitals.

She became a nurseʼs aide in 1947 and retired from administration at St. Lukeʼs Roosevelt Hospital in 1991. As Bergen County Volunteer of the Year in 2004, it recognized her heart for service to others. She was past president of the Park Ridge Golden Age Club and a member for over 20 years and past president of George G. Badame American Legion Auxiliary in Brooklyn; secretary of Cpl. Jedh Barker American Legion Auxiliary in Park Ridge; a volunteer at Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood; a volunteer at The Plaza Rehabilitation Center; and a member of the Woodcliff Lake Seniors.

After moving to Sunrise Assisted Living of Woodcliff Lake, and later to Buckinghamʼs Choice and Sunrise of Severna Park in Maryland, she continued to befriend and positively impact those around her.

She and Carl enjoyed traveling and meeting new friends and maintaining those friendships for years to come. Their travels spanned countries and continents,

cruises and flights, and brought many wonderful memories. Mary was always an active participant in field trips, dances, and costume parties with her Golden Age family. Her life was well lived, and filled with moments sweet and sad, with smiles and tears, with friendships formed and good times shared, and laughter through the years. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 27, at Robert Spearing Funeral Home, Inc., 155 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge, NJ rsfhi.com. Interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Those planning an expression of sympathy in Maryʼs memory are asked to consider their local food pantry.

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plus three addenda and two clarifications. He also said the slides provided only offered a portion of what the documents presented.

When Feeney said she would post all the documents on the township website, DeSena claimed the documents were already there, and that he had printed them out and referred to them at prior meetings.

Feeney and DeSena also argued overwhat exactly Conley had said to DeSena regarding design documents previously provided to and reviewed by the council.

After DeSena said he had called Conley, Mayor Peter Calamari chastised DeSena for not requesting the mayorʼs permission that he be allowed to contact Conley as required under the townshipʼs mayor–council form of government. DeSena apologized to the mayor twice for the oversight.

After council agreed to bring Conley in to help clarify concerns, Morgan put in, “And I just want to say for the record, I know this is probably going to tweak some people: the buildingʼs gorgeous. Iʼm very proud when I walk past it.”

She said she likely would be asked if she wants that in her backyard. “If I bought a house next to a fire department I would want it to be as beautiful as that so yes, I think it is a beautiful building and Iʼm happy that our fire department and ambulance/EMS are able to work in a building state-of-the-art like that,” she said.

Calamari said late councilman Arthur Cumming had a lot to do with the buildingʼs exterior design, especially its Colonial design and brickface. “Igive him a lot of credit for the way it is coming along.”

PARK RIDGE

Post 153’s Veterans Day memories

Cpl. Jedh C. Barker American Legion Memorial Post 153, under commander Bob Oppelt, observed the 102nd Veterans Day on its grounds at 118 Ridge Ave. on Nov. 11 at 10:58 a.m.

Past commander, and event chairman, Dick Bozzone noted that the holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our countryʼs service and was originally called Armistice Day.

“It fell on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day in order to account for all veterans in all wars,”Bozzone said.

He added, “Itʼs important that we honor Americaʼs veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for all Americans.”

When first celebrated as Armistice Day, the day marked the end of World War I, recognized on the “11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month” in 1918.

The local ceremony traditionally begins three minutes earlier in honor of Sgt. Henry Gunther, a native of Baltimore — an infantryman listed as the final “dough boy” from the American Expiditionary Forces KIA by German soldiers as the former was charging the enemy trenches in France on Nov. 11, 1918.

Bozzone called out the children of West Ridge Elementary School for their role in the ceremony, and said the turnout was “probably the largest weʼve seen since Post 153 began celebrating Veterans Day in 1919.”

Dorothy Bozzone explained, “Dick invited the West Ridge students and their teachers to attend the annual ceremony because he hopes that each of them will develop an appreciation of the freedom they enjoy and often take for granted.”

She said, “The principal asked each teacher to have students make a card or poster expressing thanks to our veterans. Several students presented these to Commander Oppelt and Dick

Tammy Levinson was on hand to photograph the colorguard… during the service. One class created a large banner thanking our vets that was later displayed in our dugout; after the holidays all these art pieces will be delivered to the Paramus veteranshome.”

She said of the kids, “These are our future leaders, and we are counting on them to carry on and preserve our American traditions and never forget the sacrifices of so many brave men and women.”

Adding to the roster of those who made the event a success: Jim Miller, Father Patrick of Our Lady of Mercy Church – Park Ridge, Mayor Kieth Misciagna, and Vincent Lemba of Knights of Columbus – Our Lady of Fatima Council.

Certificates were presented to Howard and Lori Fredrics “for their ongoing support of Post 153. PKRG is always ready to cover post events,” Dick Bozzone said. — Staff report