Virginia A. “Ginger” Hachadourian (Olson), 78, a longtime resident of Hillsdale, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Before retiring, Virginia worked for Hackensack University Medical Center and was a member of St. Leonʼs Armenian Church in Fair Lawn. Cherished wife of 46 years to her late husband Nolan. Beloved mother of Michael and his wife Elizabeth, Kathryn and her husband Christian, and Marc and his partner Oscar. Treasured grandmother of Jack, Mia, Ryan and Juliana. Dear sister of Arthur Olson, Eric Olson, Kathy (Olson) Vanderweit, and the late Janet (Olson) Rubino. Internment, Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, N.Y. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in Virginiaʼs memory may be made to St. Leonʼs Armenian Church, 12-61 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, or to the Valley Hospital Bereavement Program through the Valley Hospital Foundation, 223 North Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (valleyhospitalfoundation.org).
Dr. Michael G. KAILAS
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a member of the Board of Directors and member of the Medical Executive Committee at Holy Name. Interment, George Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthonyʼs Orthodox Church, 385 Ivy Lane, Bergenfield, NJ 07621.
Anthony J. SCIOSCIA
Anthony “Tony” Joseph Scioscia, 79, passed away on July 21, 2021 at his home in Montvale. Tony was born on May 20, 1942 in New York City to Hugo “Reggie” and Angie Scioscia. He attended high school in the Bronx and worked as a first pressman for Local I for his entire career. Tony loved playing golf, watching football and baseball, spending time with family and friends, especially coaching his son Stephen. He was a devoted husband, wonderful father and grandfather, and trusted confidant. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Scioscia, his son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Erica Scioscia, his grandchildren, Jack and Katie Scioscia, his sister, Anna Sorrentino, brother-in-law, Philip DeIacova, sister-in-law, Lucille and husband Steve Storms. While flowers are welcome, the family invites guests to consider making a donation to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital in the name of Anthony Joseph Scioscia (giftfunds.stjude.org/Anthony_Scioscia).
Michael G. Kailas, M.D., 74, of River Vale, formerly of Closter and New York City, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Linda Kailas. Devoted Mary H. father of Elisa M CGRATH Kailas. Dear brother of Angie Kailas Mary Helen McGrath, 100, of Nellos, Leo and Emerson passed away peacefully Spiro. on July 14, 2021, surrounded by Born and raised in New York loved ones. City, he studied at Columbia She is survived University, graduated medical by daughters school at the University of Kathleen (Michael Bologna, and studied Neurology at Dennis) Falotico, UMDNJ Newark. Maryellen (Peter) Michael was a member of the Martinasco and Bergen County Medical Society, Patricia; daughterpast president of the medical staff in-law Carolina at Holy Name Hospital, as well as (Greg Ronkainen)
McGrath; grandchildren Christine (Brian) Fitzgerald, Brian (Gerard Mazzara) Falotico, Sharon Falotico, Michael (Kristin) Falotico, Diane (Phillip) Fitzgerald, Maureen (Keith) Tyhanic, Michael (Viviana) Pascarella, Anthony (Allison) McGrath, Whitney McGrath, Jordan (Michael de Leon) McGrath, and James McGrath III; 15 greatgrandchildren; and beloved nieces and nephews. She was welcomed into heaven by her husband, James McGrath; her son, James McGrath Jr.; and seven siblings. Mary was born in 1921 on the Lower East Side of New York City. An early indication of her extraordinary survival skills was that she learned how to swim in the East River and made it out unscathed. She worked for Bell Telephone, and her daily walk to and from work brought her past the local fire station. This is where Jimmy came in. The firehouse captain suggested often that Mary was a nice-looking young woman, and Jimmy should ask her out. He finally worked up the courage, and though she did not make it easy for him at first, they began dating. They were married on June 24, 1944, and they moved to the Highbridge section of the Bronx to start a family. In 1955, Mary, Jimmy and their four children moved to Emerson. Mary and Jimmy soon became active in parish life at Our Lady of the Assumption, where Mary was a Columbiette and a Rosarian. For many years, she worked for Vic Sibilia at Emerson Pharmacy, and as a crossing guard for Assumption School. When they retired, Mary and Jimmy moved to Holiday City in Toms River. She and Jimmy were founding members of St. Maximillian Kolbe Church, and Mary volunteered as a lector and a Lay Eucharistic Minister. They purchased a home in Boynton Beach, Florida, and were snowbirds for several years. After Jimmy passed away, Mary moved to Florida full time. She returned to New Jersey to be closer to her family, buying a home in Lakewood. Four years ago, Mary moved in with her daughter Kathleenʼs family in Emerson. Maryʼs love of chocolate was legendary, and she credited it for her long years of good health. She
had it stashed all over the house, and the family is still engaged in a scavenger hunt trying to find it all. Weʼre sure she is having a good laugh over that, and her laugh was one of the very best things about her. Mary also loved the Yankees, unless they lost. In her final years, her favorite shows were “Knight Rider” and “CHiPs.” She thought The Hoff was a real looker. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Our Lady of Victories parish.
Frank MISERENDINO
Frank Miserendino, 72, of Park Ridge passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Frank is survived by his brother and best friend, Thomas Miserendino of Woodcliff Lake, his sisters, Nancy Worfolk of Seminole, Florida, and Patricia Franson of Emerson. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Angelina and Thomas Miserendino Sr., and was the favorite uncle of Jessie, Tommy, Billy, Michael, and Lauren. A racing fanatic, Frankʼs best times were spent with family and friends dialing up horsepower on the 92 Racing Team, and later on, the fastest laps at the speedway ran on the brothersʼ Mez Power. Interment, St. Joseph Cemetery in Hackensack.
Barbara Ann GUARNERI
Barbara Ann Guarneri (née Schibler), 85, of Westwood passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2021. Barbara was born in Passaic on May 26, 1936, to Robert and Dorothy Schibler. She graduated from Passaic High School in 1954 before completing the nursing program at Hackensack Medical in 1957. Barbara is pre-deceased by both of her parents and her brother, Robert. After graduating she went on to have a 40-year career in nursing
at Hackensack Medical Center and Passaic Valley Hospital until her retirement. In 1959 she married Joseph Guarneri, of Montvale. They were married for 62 years. They lived in Clifton, Lodi and Passaic before settling in Westwood in 1967 where she was an active member of the Firemanʼs Ladies Auxiliary as well as a Cub Scout den mother. B a r bara was an amazing and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph of Westwood, beloved mother of Keith Guarneri and his wife Kerrie of Flanders, Christopher Guarneri and his wife Susan of Boulder City, Nevada, Patricia Inserra and her husband Michael of River Vale, and Victoria Auslander and her husband Jeremy of Wood Ridge. She leaves behind nine grandchildren, Jeffery Koenig and his wife Jennifer, Kristin Forrest and her husband Corey, Ashley Moore and husband Kevin, Michael Inserra and his wife Rosanne, Giovanna Inserra, Zina Auslander, Jennie Rose Guarneri, Nicholas Auslander and Nathaniel Auslander, as well as four great-grandchildren, her brother Richard V. Schibler and his wife Susan from Scottsdale, Arizona, and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment, Ascension Cemetery, Airmont, New York.
Richard W. BANKART
Richard Ward Bankart, 78, of Westwood, formerly of Wellesley, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2021. Richard is survived by his brother William and his his wife Joy; nephew Hunter and niece Shannon Shay; as well as many grandnieces and grandnephews. Richard graduated with his bachelorʼs from Colby College and masterʼs from Tuck School of Dartmouth. He worked 20 years, most recently for Airwick in product development, retiring to travel the world. His most cherished place on Earth was Camp Becket in the Berkshires.
Get ready fo the Westwood Charity Golf Outing Sept. 9
The Westwood Charity Golf Outing will return in 2021 and the 25th annual Outing will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9 at Valley Brook Golf Course. The committee says that members are planning on hosting the Outing in the same manner they have for many years: in a manner that has made it an anticipated fall tradi-
tion. Over the past 24 years, the WCGO has raised and distributed more than $125,000 for local charities. Since 2006, it has been presenting college scholarships to deserving Westwood resident high school seniors who are Westwoodʼs future leaders. Despite the Outing being
cancelled last year, the WCGO received contributions from Richard Breitweiser, David Rutherford, Thomas DeVita, John Colin, Beth Dell, Ray Albano, Grace Damino (a nonparticipant who simply wanted to help out), and Gary Vinci, as well as co-founders Skip Kelly and Peter Grefrath. Said the Outingʼs Peter
Grefrath, “The result permitted us to give out a $2,000 scholarship to a senior from the class of 2020.” This yearʼs winner is Abigail Hill of Westwood High School. Grefrath said the committee plans to distribute its annual letter to former participants in early July.
For an application or information about the WCGO, write westwoodcgo@gmail.com. The WCGO organizers would like to maintain the Outingʼs positive momentum, thank everyone for their continued support, and look forward to a successful 2021 Outing.
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