MARCH 7, 2022 • PASCACK VALLEY PRESS
38
Catherine A. HASTIE
Catherine A. Hastie, 88, of Park Ridge, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2022 after a brief illness. Catherine was the daughter of James and Anna Barnes. Raised in Paterson, she graduated valedictorian from St. Josephʼs High School. Catherine served as a civilian employee for the U.S. Air Force in the 1950s. Catherine lived in Park Ridge for more than 50 years with her husband of 66 years, Donald K. Hastie. She is survived by her loving husband, Donald, her children Kenneth (Barbara) and Thomas (Elizabeth), beloved grandchildren TJ and Caitlin, brother James Barnes, sister Martha Ela, dear friend Marge Buesser, and numerous nieces and nephews. Catherine was fiercely loyal to her family and friends and was everyoneʼs best confidant. She had tremendous fashion sense, a wonderfully dry wit, quick mind, impish sense of fun, and loved all kinds of music, but most especially Irish music. She was proud of her family, Paterson roots, and her Irish heritage. Catherine will be remembered for her kindness, consideration of others, and love. In Catherineʼs memory, consider making a donation to your favorite charity.
Michael HOUSMAN
Michael Housman, 79, of Bayville, formerly of River Vale, passed away Feb. 18, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.
OBITUARIES
He was born in Hempstead, N.Y., the son of Ralph and Elizabeth Housman. As the youngest of eight, he grew up in Orangeburg, N.Y. with his two brothers, Ralph and Donald, and five sisters, Betty, Lois, Barbara, Joan, and Sally. He was the devoted husband of Delores Ackley, raising their three children, Michael, Audra and Renee, in River Vale. He cherished his three grandchildren, Sarah Housman, Elizabeth and Megan LaFrance. He owned Emerson Auto Body. After retiring from the auto body industry, he spent the last 10 years at Hartell Plumbing, in Pearl River. He enjoyed the last seven years with his wife in Bayville. He was a man of many talents and enjoyed fishing, crabbing, boating and NASCAR. He truly was one of a kind and will be dearly missed by all.
James A. TUM SUDEN
James A. Tum Suden, 68, pool shark, known to many as “Jimmy Gringo,” passed on Feb. 20, 2022, surrounded by his family. Jim grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. He graduated from Midwood High School, then went on to Kingsborough Community College. He worked for 25 years at Key Food Warehouse in Brooklyn. Jim is survived by his wife of almost 39 years, Ellen Tum Suden (née Nestor). Jim had two beautiful children, Daniel James Tum Suden and Jane Mary Mauthe. Jane recently married and the family gained a new member, Christopher Mauthe. Jim was the son of the late Arthur and Loretta Tum Suden. He recently lost his younger brother, John, and is survived by his two sisters, Anne Greene and Jean Heaney. He is also survived by his
sisters and brothers-in-laws, many nieces and nephews who adored him, his mother-in-law, Mary Keogh, and his aunt, Sister Rosemary Kane (who are expected to outlive everyone). Jim greeted you with “Hey, Babe” or “Hey, Kid.” He loved fast cars, motorcycles, and fishing, but most of all he loved shooting pool. He started playing in the basement of his family home at 13. Billiards was his game. He joined a couple of leagues and played in Rockland County. Jim and his family moved to Hillsdale in 1997 and he grew to love Hillsdale almost as much as Brooklyn. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the North Shore Animal League.
Donald SCHOLTES
Donald Scholtes, 75, of River Vale, formerly of Emerson, passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, 2022. Donald graduated from the LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts then found his true calling on the other side of the camera. Donald began as a cameraman and eventually became a Senior Audio Engineer for ABC Sports and worked on many shows like Monday Night Football, ABC News, the Olympics, the Kentucky Derby and Live Aid. He was honored with four Emmy awards for his exceptional audio expertise. He also served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart when he was wounded in combat. Donald dedicated his retirement to helping other veterans and was a past president of the DAV where he loved to volunteer his services for many years. He was also a proud member of the VFW. Donald is survived by his
WESTWOOD CEMETERY CO.
beloved wife, Arlene, their children, Nicole and her husband Matt and Jonni and her husband Marty, as well as their six grandchildren, Christopher and Nicholas Priore and Jacob, Jackson, Nathaniel and Sophia Shannon. Nothing made him happier than being surrounded by his family and grandchildren whom he loved to spend time with. Donations in Donʼs memory can be made to VFW Post #1429, 650 American Legion Drive, Teaneck, NJ 07666.
Margaret BLESSING
Margaret Mary “Peggy” Blessing, 97, of Allendale, formerly of Westwood and Palisades Park, passed away on Feb. 24, 2022. Born in Englewood to the late Gerald and Margaret Blessing. Peggy is survived by her sister, Helene Cowling, and predeceased by her brother, Gerald Blessing. Adored aunt of Gineen (Donald) Weiss, Denise (Gary) Conkling, Richard (Lisa) Cowling, and Thomas (JoAnn) Cowling. Greataunt of Eric (Janice), Anders and Lauren Weiss, Margot (Thomas) March, Chelsea and Brett Conkling, and Richard, Nicholas, Michael and Kathryn Cowling. Great-great-aunt of Tessa and Veronica DʼArcy and Jolie March. Survived by cousins and friends. Peggy was a beloved member of her extended family. Her kindness, generosity, and gentle spirit will be sorely missed. Peggy attended grammar school to junior high in Palisades Park and graduated from Leonia High School. She worked for Equitable Life Insurance in New York City for 40 years before retiring. Peggy was a member of Saint Michaelʼs Church of Palisades Park for 74 years and served as a CCD teacher, CYO advisor, president of the parish council, a eucharistic minister, and a member of the Altar Society and Rosary Society. Peggy was more recently a member of Saint Andrewʼs Church in Westwood and a member of the 50-Plus Club. She was also a member of Senior Fellowship of Westwood. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Sisters of Saint Joseph Chestnut Hill, Mount Saint Joseph Convent, 9701 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118-2694 (ssjphila.org).
Anna MAY
Choice in-ground and new mausoleum sites available COMPARE OUR PRICES! Veteranʼs Discount Available 23 S. Kinderkamack Road, Westwood NJ 201-664-7161
Anna May of the Township of Washington, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and friend, passed away on Feb. 26, 2022. In her final days, she was surrounded by family in the comfort of her home.
Anna was born in Teaneck in 1935 and grew up in Englewood with Irish immigrant parents, Molly and Paddy Carr, and sisters Maureen and Patsy. Treasured memories of Englewood included growing up with cousins, aunts and uncles, and making life-long friends at Saint Cecilia School. She was an enthusiastic member of all the reunion planning committees. Prior to marrying, her adventurous side took her traveling across Europe with best friends, beginning the two-month journey with a transatlantic cruise. She met her love, Jim May, while working together. They married in 1961 and after a few years in Teaneck, made their home in the Township of Washington. They were married for 51 years before Jim passed away in 2012. They were comically total opposites that made for a great and lasting partnership. Their Beech Street neighborhood was a wonderful, warm, friendly place where families became forever friends and not just neighbors. Annaʼs warmth and inviting nature was a big part of that dynamic for the adults and kids alike. Anna and Jim welcomed three children and were later blessed with six grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren whom she adored and loved spending time with. She was affectionately called either Grandma Anna or Grandma May. Vacation memories with Grandma and Grandpa are a fun topic of conversation that is always told with love and laughter. Anna loved big celebrations or just sitting around the dining room table, taking time to slow down, tell stories and just be together. Anna was a witty, bright and beautiful soul and will be greatly missed by her children, Eileen Wilson and her husband John, Patricia May, and Michael May and his wife Lissette. Anna was the loving grandmother of John Patrick Wilson, Peter Wilson and his wife Jennifer, Meghan Wilson, Tommy May, and Ryan May, and great-grandmother of Patrick Wilson and James Wilson. She was predeceased by her husband Jim, sisters Maureen and Patsy, and her granddaughter, Emmeline Wilson. Interment was at Cemetery of the Ascension, Airmont, N.Y.
Jeanne LAZELLE
Jeanne Lazelle, 89, of Park Ridge passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Warren, and her daughter, Patty. Devoted mother of Glenn and Diane and her husband, Gary. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer and Michelle. Jeanne is survived by a brother, Edmund (Rue) Abdelhak, CONTINUED ON PAGE 39
