FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • PASCACK VALLEY PRESS
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from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Becker Alfred Funeral Home, 219 KinderkaGRIMALDI mack Road, Westwood. EntombAlfred (Fred) Grimaldi, 92, ment will follow at Westwood of Hillsdale, passed away peace- Cemetery, Westwood. In lieu of flowers, donations fully on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. may be made to the ASPCA in memory of Fred and their beloved dog, Borga.
Claudia E. WYLDE
requests that donations be made in Claudiaʼs name to your local humane society or animal shelter.
Ronald HASCUP
Ronald Hascup, 79, a longtime resident of the Township of Washington and Gold Key Lake,
Ralph J. MEYER
Claudia E. Wylde, 76, of Paramus, died on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022 due to Covid-19 complica-
Fred is survived by the love of his life, his devoted wife, Ellen Lieberwirth Grimaldi, to whom he was married for 66 years. Ellen and Fred spent their life together in Hillsdale and enjoyed traveling the world and in earlier years spending time at their vacation home in Vermont. The son of Angelina and Paul Grimaldi, he was born on Nov. 2, 1930, and raised in Cliffside Park. He is predeceased by his sisters, Tina Daniele and Louise Zucchino, and brother, Albert Grimaldi. He is survived by many friends, nieces, nephews and his lifelong friend, Oscar Muscariello and family, and will be missed by all. Fred spent his career as a civil engineer with the Port Authority of NY/NJ from which he retired in 1990. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 162 in Hillsdale. As service officer he fulfilled many duties and had an impact on the lives of the Post members by whom he will be greatly missed. A service celebrating Fredʼs life will be held Tuesday, Feb. 22,
tions. Claudia was born on March 6, 1945 in Queens, N.Y. She was the daughter of the late Margaret and John Romano. The family moved to River Vale, where she graduated from Pascack Valley High School in 1962. She went on to earn a bachelorʼs degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck. She is survived by her husband, Robert Wylde; her daughters, Sharon Stark of Goshen, New York, and Lauren Kupp of Valrico, Florida; sons-in-law, Scott Stark and James Kupp; and her beloved grandson, Jason Stark. Interment took place at Garden of Memories in the Township of Washington. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, the family
wood; his sons Ryan and Eliza of Warwick, New York, and Robert and Jamie Byrnes of Maywood; his brothers Dennis Hascup of Cooperstown, New York, and Richard Hascup and Christine of Milford, Delaware; his brother-inlaw Richard Garretson and Carolyn of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. Ralph John Meyer, 79, of Montvale, passed away on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022.
Pennsylvania, was reunited with his wife, Diane, and daughter, Nicole, on Feb. 8, 2022. Ronald, known to many as Ronnie Radar, was the owner of Northern Valley Communications, providing two-way communication service to many municipalities in Bergen County. Ronnie enjoyed spending time on the lake fishing in the summer, ice-fishing in the winter, and was always happy to show off his catch of the day. He enjoyed playing with his collection of Lionel trains. His annual pig roast was always a fun time for all and if you made it to Gold Key you were a friend for life and were always welcome back. Ronald is predeceased by his wife, Diane; daughter Nicole; son-in-law David Saunders; parents, Nicholas and Anita; and sisters-in-law, Pamela Hascup and Adrienne Garretson. He is survived by his daughter Lauren, and grandchildren Collin, David Finbarr, Colleen and Shannon Saunders of West-
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Ralph is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by family and friends. Loving husband of 51 years to Diane. Devoted father to Julie McGlynn (husband Damien) of Rye, N.Y., and John Meyer (wife Laura) of Chadds Ford, Pa. Cherished Grandpa to Monica, Clare, Elena, Andrew, Joshua, and Naomi. Brother to Walter (wife Barbara) of Rutherford. Proud uncle to nieces. Cousin to Jacques Meyer of Carmel, California. Ralph was the predeceased by his father, John, and mother, Leonora (Kroener) Meyer. Ralph was born in Passaic and grew up in Glen Rock. He was a graduate of Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pa., and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Ralph worked for Bendix Corporation, Allied Signal, and L3 Communications. Ralph was a loyal, good friend to all who knew him. Funeral Mass was at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ralph may be made to the American Lung Association or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Peter D. DE CARLO
Peter D. De Carlo, of Hillsdale, passed away peacefully on Feb. 14, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Elsa Weinrich De Carlo. Devoted father of Gerald and Marc and father-in-law to Laurie De Carlo. Loving grandfather of Olivia Christine and step-grandchildren Nancy, Danielle and Jason. Peter will be missed by his dear sister Jane. Born in Jersey City, Peter resided in Hillsdale for the past 48 years. His career as a member of the Pipefitters Union, Local #274 spanned over 50 years, where he retired as a revered union official. Peter truly lived a rich and fulfilling life having traveled the world with loved ones. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and spending time with family, friends and his beloved granddaughter. Entombment, Garden of Memories, Township of Washington.
Dorothy J. KOLB
Dorothy Josephine Kolb, 90, of Park Ridge, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. The daughter of the late Charles and Flora Acerra and sister of Rose Zannoni of Toms River, she is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Rudolph, in addition to their children: Mark (and his wife Carol), Gary, Diane and Judee (and her husband Stuart). She is also survived by her nine cherished grandchildren, Justine, Gary, Eric, Michael, Rick, Mark, Jeffrey, Ryan and Jesse, and five great-grandchildren, Alana, Chelsea, Henry, Giannis, and Nolan. Dorothy was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. but spent most of her life raising her family in Ridgefield. She, along with her husband, Rudolph, then moved to Park Ridge, where they have resided for the past 26 years. Dorothy was a loving and selfless person. She was loved and appreciated by everyone who knew her. She was a humble and profoundly grateful person who touched the lives of all who knew her. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church, Park Ridge, followed by entombment in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Township of Washington.
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