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OBITUARIES
Dorothy
MCGUIRE
Dorothy McGuire, 99, formerly of Fairview and Cliffside Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Beloved wife of Frank McGuire (deceased). Devoted mother of Nancy McGuire (deceased), Lynne McGuire Callea and husband, John, of Township of Washington; Michael McGuire and wife, Pat, of North Olmsted, Ohio; and Timothy McGuire and wife, Diane, of Hillsdale.
Loving grandmother of Lauren Callea Rinaldi, Anthony Callea, Johnny Callea, Kelly McGuire Bernal, Daniel McGuire, Jeff Kovatch and Laura Kovatch Hartwick. Great grandmother to Julia, Samatha, and Michael Rinaldi, Savannah and Skylar Callea, Elliott, Johnny and Ryan Callea, Neil and Danica Hartwick.
Born in the Bronx, N.Y., she lived in Fairview for more than 40 years and then Cliffside Park and most recently Woodcliff Lake.
She had worked at a newspaper for over 25 years, also having her own column, Bergenites in the News, by Dorothy McGuire.
She was an active member in Deborah Heart and Lung Foundation, Ridgefield Park chapter for over 20 years, and her favorite charities also consisted of St. Judeʼs, Covenant House, and Wounded Warriors.
The family received relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood on Tuesday, Aug. 9.
The Funeral Mass celebrating Dorothyʼs life and faith was held at Church of St. John the Baptist, Hillsdale on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Interment followed at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothyʼs name to Deborah Hospital Foundation (deborahfoundation.org) or St. Judeʼs Childrenʼs Research Hospital (stjude.org).
William H.
MAUL SR.
William Henry Maul Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 4. Devoted husband of 61 years to Trudy Maul, predeceased. Loving father to William Maul Jr. and wife Sue; Carl Maul and wife Carol; Joyce Dawn Maul, predeceased; and Richard Maul and wife, Kristin. Grandfather to nine grandchildren and great-grandfather to two. He is remembered by his identical twin, Charles Maul, wife Barbara, and his brother, Robert Maul, wife Patricia.
Bill was a dedicated, 57-year member of the Township of Washington Fire Department. He was also a dedicated member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Westwood. He was an avid sportsman, and lover of woodworking projects and everything outdoors.
Visitation was at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood on Sunday, Aug. 7. Memorial service was at Zion Lutheran Church, 155 Second Ave., Westwood on Monday, Aug. 8. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Zion Lutheran Church, Westwood.
Anita B.
DEMPSEY
Anita B., Dempsey, 90, of the Township of Washington, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Devoted mother of Anita Meluso, and Jacqueline Stoller and her husband, Scott. Loving grandmother of Kathleen Stoller and John Meluso. Cherished aunt of Lesley Mitchell and her husband, John, and their children, Daniel, Joseph, and James; and Juliette Sciavolino-Liput and her husband, Robert, and their children, Joanna and Robert; and many other nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her loving husband, John (Jack).
The family received guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood on Thursday, Aug. 4.
A Mass celebrating Anitaʼs life and faith was held at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, Township of Washington, on Friday, Aug. 5. Interment followed at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus.
Memorial contributions can be made in Anitaʼs name to Special Olympics South Carolina, 109 Oak Park Dr., Irmo, SC 29063.
Judy
LAMENDOLA
Judy Lamendola (nee Fyfe), 68, of Montvale, passed away at home on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Beloved wife for nearly 46 years of Michael. Proud mother of Michael of Asbury Park, Joseph and his wife, Michelle, of Randolph, and Brian and his wife, Jennifer, of Glen
Rock.
Adored grandmother of Jack and George of Randolph. Cherished sister of Robert Fyfe of Blauvelt and Roger Fyfe of Califon, and loving aunt to her nephews and niece. Daughter of the late Robert and Jeanne Fyfe of Northvale. She was a special friend and confidant to many.
The family received relatives and friends on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps, PO Box 204,
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Betty A.
SWANBERG
Betty A. Swanberg, born May 17, 1928, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2022 in Stuart, Fla. Betty was a longtime resident of Pascack Valley, first in Westwood and in later years, Montvale. She worked for the Borough of Westwood for many years, first as receptionist and finally as the assistant to the borough business administrator. She is survived by her son, Robert E. Swanberg; daughter in law, Bonnie M. Swanberg; and her grand-dog, Mr. Socks.
Funeral Mass was at Our Lady Mother of the Church, 209 Woodcliff Ave., Woodcliff Lake on Wednesday,Aug. 17. Graveside service followed at Westwood Cemetery, Westwood.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Molly's House, 430 SE Osceola St., Stuart, FL 34994, would be appreciated.
time member of Cpl. Jedh C. Barker American Legion Post 153 Auxiliary, both in Park Ridge. In Silver Ridge Park East, Toms River, she was a member of the fundraisers Welcome Club and Socialites, and was on the senior bowling league and the Settlers Seniors Bowling League. She ran the monthly calendar for the Silver Ridge Park East Association “Park Echo” for several years. She was predeceased by her parents, Owen and Ethel Cole, and her loving husband, Frank Cortesa. She is survived by her son Kenneth W. Steele and his wife, Cathy, and her grandchildren Emily and Jason Steele all of Hoschton, Ga. She absolutely adored and loved her “little family” and was so happy for the blessing of being able to move near them in 2019. She always said it meant the world to her to have her grandchildren and family just “stop by for coffee and a hug.” She also is survived by her stepsons, John Cortesa of Park Ridge and Frank Cortesa and his wife, Janine, of Uxbridge, Mass.; and grandchildren Danielle Proulx and husband, Matt, and their children Elena, Henry, and Simon of Minnesota; Cathryn Cortesa and husband, Vinh Nguyen, and their son Jack of Ohio Carolyn “Carol” CORTESA Carolyn (Carol) M. Cortesa (Cole/Steele), 81, of Auburn, Ga., formerly of Berkeley Township and the Borough of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. She was born on June 1, 1941 in Hackensack and resided in Park Ridge most of her life before retiring to Berkeley Township and Toms River in 1995. In 2019 she made the move to a wonderful home found by her granddaughter Emily in Auburn, Ga. to be near her beloved family. She worked as an automotiveindustry bookkeeper for many years. After retiring she managed a DunkinʼDonuts in Park Ridge for more than three years. and Steven Cortesa of Massachusetts. She is also survived by her “girls” Emma and Lilly — her kitty companions she loved so much. She was a loving, generous, and fun person to everyone who knew her, and sometimes was referred to as “everyoneʼs mom” and “Mom #2.” She had a wonderful personality and easily made friends with everyone she met. She had a perpetual “attitude of gratitude” and counted her blessings every day. She will be missed dearly by so many. Visitation is Friday, Aug. 19 at Byrd and Flanigan Funeral Home, 288 Hurricane Shoals Road NE, Lawrenceville, Ga., with memorial service immediately following. Burial was at Barrow Community Church Cemetery, 1385 Harmony Grove Church Road, Auburn, Ga. Memorial donations to St Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital or American Humane are appreciated.
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Five relics and a life-sized statue of St. Pio, the first priest in the Catholic Churchʼs history to bear the stigmata wounds of Christʼs crucifixion, will be on public display at Newarkʼs Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart this September as part of the Saint Pio Foundationʼs ongoing “I Embrace You” Tour of the U.S.
An Archdiocese of Newark press statement provided to Pascack Press on Aug. 16 says “All are invited to pray before the relics — which include crusts of St. Pioʼs wounds, gauze stained with his blood, locks of his hair, a piece of his mantle, and a handkerchief drenched in his sweat — on Monday, Sept. 12, between noon and 6:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, Sept. 13, between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.”
In addition to venerating the relics, visitors will get the chance to admire a replica of “I Embrace You,” a sculpture created by world-renowned artist Timothy Schmalz that depicts blood pouring from the crucified Jesus into St. Pioʼs stigmata.
Photos taken by the saintʼs personal photographer also will be available to view inside the Cathedral.
Once the display closes on Sept. 13, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, will celebrate a special Mass to honor St. Pioʼs memory at 7 p.m. Hundreds are expected to attend.
“Weʼre very excited to host this display,” said Father Bismarck Chau, rector of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, in the statement. “Many people do not have the means to travel to Italy, so this is a great opportunity to be in the presence of relics that belonged to someone who was a great example of service and devotion to Jesus. He helped so many people, and he was committed to prayer in a way thatʼs hard for even priests to manage. So, itʼs amazing that people will get the chance to pray before his relics.”
The Saint Pio Foundationʼs “I Embrace You” Tour commemorates the 20th anniversary of St. Pioʼs canonization by Pope St. John Paul II as well as the 135th anniversary of his birth. Launching in May and concluding in September, the tour has so far attracted thousands to displays in major cities like Washington,
D.C., and Louisville, Kentucky. Its stop at the Cathedral marks the first time relics of St. Pio will be made available for veneration in the Archdiocese of Newark.
St. Pio, also known as Padre Pio, was born Francesco Forgione on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy. After being ordained a priest in 1910, he developed the stigmata for which he is known on Sept. 20, 1918. But his legacy extends beyond his wounds, as the saint is revered for performing healings, exhibiting supernatural phenomena, and counseling countless Catholics on spiritual matters. The Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza (Home for the Relief of Suffering) hospital he established in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, in 1956 still thrives today.
For the Cathedralʼs full schedule of events related to the relicsʼveneration — which includes confessions and prayers
TOBIN CHAU
Visitors can admire this life-sized statue of St.Pio,a replica of the sculpture created by worldrenowned artist Timothy Schmalz, at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Sept.12 and 13.(Photo courtesy of the Saint Pio Foundation) — visit newarkbasilica.org/st-pio.
For more information about the Saint Pio Foundation and its “I Embrace You” Tour, visit saintpiofoundation.org.
The Archdiocese of Newark, under the leadership of Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., the sixth archbishop of Newark, serves approximately 1.3 million Catholics in 212 parishes and 73 schools throughout the counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union.
The Archdiocese serves the northern New Jersey community through faith, education, and social services.
For more information, including on support for the Archdiocese of Newarkʼs 2022 annual appeal, visit rcan.org.
WESTWOOD
TWOLANDCHARITYGOLF OUTING SCHOLARSHIPS
The Westwood Charity Golf Outing will hold its 26th annual Outing on Thursday, Sept. 15, the second Thursday after Labor Day, at Valley Brook Golf Course.
The WCGO Committee reports this yearʼs Outing will not conflict with the first day of school, enabling more golfers to attend the event looked upon as an anticipated fall tradition.
Over the past 25 years, the WCGO has raised and distributed more than $125,000 for our local charities. Since 2006, it has been presenting college scholarships to deserving Westwood resident high school seniors who are Westwoodʼs future leaders.
The results of last yearʼs Outing permitted organizers to give out two $1,500 scholarships to a senior from the class of 2022. This yearʼs winners are Madeline Risbud of the Academy of the Holy Angels and Catherine Grob of Westwood Regional High School.
The Committee plans to distribute its annual letter to former participants and local merchants in early July, however, if you would like an application or information about the WCGO, please write westwoodcgo@gmail.com.
The WCGO organizers want to maintain the Outingʼs positive momentum, thank everyone for their continued support, and look forward to a successful 2022 Outing.
MONTVALE
Thrive Talk Series on retirement living
Join Thrive at Montvale Senior Living for its free Thrive Talk Series in September, where they will answer all your retirement living questions.
Part One: What is Thrive and
Planning For the Future
Sept. 6, 2 to 4 p.m. •Overview of the Thrive Senior Living retirement lifestyle for active older adults, the levels of care offered, and the many benefits of an independent living community.
• The differences between 55+, CCRC, and Independent Living communities. • Howto select the right home for you. •Questions to ask when researching your options. • Guidance to help you make the best decision.
Part Two: Important Advice
When Planning to Move to a
Retirement Community Sept. 13, 2 to 4 p.m.
Presenter: Robert Murray, elder law and estate planning attorney with The Murray Firm •How to plan for the move successfully by maximizing affordability. •Important advice to help you prepare for the cost of the move along with what legal documents are key. • Financial options for funding senior living expenses (including a look at VA benefits and longterm care insurance).
Market Trends Sept. 27, 2 to 4 p.m.
Presenters: Kesha Davis with
Relocation Solutions; Carolee
Chirico, broker associate with Keller Williams Realty •Whatʼs next? Youʼve selected your new home, prepared your finances, and now you are ready to make the move. • Understanding the current real estate trends and positioning your home for a successful sale and move. • Expert advice on cleanouts and decluttering. • Rightsizing and maximizing your new space.
Next steps: RSVP for the whole Thrive Talk Series in September or a specific date: Call (201) 596-8639 or email RSVP@ThriveAtMontvale.com.
OBITUARIES
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Patrick J. O’BRIEN
Patrick J. OʼBrien, 87, a longtime resident of Westwood, passed away on April 15, 2022.
Pat was born on June 16, 1935 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, N.Y. in his family home on the North Side. He grew up in Williamsburg, where he attended school and always enjoyed playing baseball, salt-water fishing, and the cinema, especially old Western cowboy movies.
In 1952, Pat enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Meredith as a gunner's mate during the Korean War.
After returning home from the Navy, Pat found employment with the City of New York Metropolitan Transit Authority and worked in the subway system in maintenance.
In 1963, Pat married his true love, Gloria H. Kiveta, from Brooklyn. They bought a home in Westwood, where they both lived.
Pat was commander of a veterans post in Williamsburg thatʼs no longer active.
Pat, was predeceased by Gloria in 2013, and by both his parents: his father, John, in 1996, and his mother, Mary, in 1997; and his nephew, Kade OʼBrien, in 2011.
He leaves behind his brother, Edward OʼBrien of Honeoye Falls, N.Y.; his nephew, Shaun OʼBrien of Plattsburg, N.Y.; and niece, Meaghan OʼBrien-Onofrio, of Connecticut.
Patrick was interred with full military honors by a U.S. Navy honor guard in Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, with his wife, Gloria.
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