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Wayne Ackert Sr., 75, New Paltz Resident
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. -- Wayne Ackert Sr., of New Paltz, died on Saturday, April 2. He was 75.
Born in Poughkeepsie, Ackert was a Marine Corps veteran. He was a member of Carpenters Union Local 265. "A family man in the truest sense of the word, his greatest joy was spending time with his loved ones," information from the funeral home noted.
"His sense of humor and wit could bring an entire room to tears with laughter. He was a great father, who always told us to follow our dreams, encouraged us in everything we did and supported our decisions even if he disagreed. He was also an …
Clifton Realtor Receives Regional Awards
CLIFTON, N.J. -- Joe Cubias, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, recently announced that the Clifton office was recognized for outstanding success in February.
The office led its sales region, which consists of offices throughout Morris, Bergen and Passaic counties, for new home dollar volume.
Additionally, Jerry Sanders, a sales associate in the Clifton office, was individually recognized for his exceptional performance during the month. A top producer, Sanders led the region in new home dollar volume.
Sanders can be reached in Weichert's Clifton office at 791 Passaic Ave., …
Joan I. O'Leary, 86, Rhinebeck Resident
RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Joan I. O'Leary -- a Rhinebeck resident, formerly of Peekskill -- died on Monday, April 4. She was 86. Born in Staten Island, O'Leary attended Notre Dame College in Staten Island and later attended New Paltz College, where she received her teaching certification. She worked for over 20 years teaching first grade in the Peekskill School District.
She was an active parishioner of Good Shepherd Parish, in Rhinebeck. She was a daily mass communicant, and a member of the Women's Society and the Prayer Shawl Ministry. She enjoyed reading, knitting, puzzles, and word and number g…
Michael T. Gasparik, 91, Ridgewood Resident
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Michael T. Gasparik, of Ridgewood, died on Monday, April 4. He was 91.
Gasparik graduated from Columbia University and St. John's Law School. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his daughters, Lenore, Michelle, Laura and Marjorie; four grandchildren; and siblings Helen Younger and Frank Gasparik. He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie, and his daughter, Valerie.
Visiting hours will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 6, with a service at noon, at the C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home, 306 E. Ridgewood Ave., in Ridgewood. Interment will follow …
Peter Visaggio, 60, Former Lodi Resident
LODI, N.J. -- Peter Visaggio -- a Boonton resident, formerly of Lodi -- died on Sunday, April 3. He was 60.
Born in Passaic, Visaggio received his master's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, in Teaneck. He was senior vice president of human resources for TD Bank, in Mahwah.
Visaggio is survived by his son, Joseph Visaggio; former wife Ida; and many in-laws, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Caroline Visaggio.
Visiting hours will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, at the Costa Memorial Home, 170 Central Ave., in Hasbrouck Heights. The …
Marion A. Owen, 95, Mount Kisco Resident
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Marion A. Owen, of lifelong Mount Kisco resident, died on Sunday, April 3. She was 95.Born in Mount Vernon, "Marion will be remembered for being a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother," information from the funeral home noted. "Her kindness to neighbors and friends was exceptional. Her faith in God remained until her last breath."
Owen is survived by her children, Diane Nethercott, Debbie Kohany and Raymond Owen; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband,Van; sons Van James and Michael Raymond; and…
Harold Lehrer, 92, Longtime Port Chester Resident
PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Harold Lehrer, a longtime resident of Port Chester, died on Saturday, April 2. He was 92. Born in New York City, Lehrer grew up in Harrison. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. "He landed at Normandy during the invasion of France, and served valiantly in Europe until victory in 1945," information from the funeral home noted.
Lehrer was a lithographer and supervisor for Pioneer Moss. When he was 72, he changed directions and was a realtor for eight years, until his retired. He was a lifelong member of KTI Synagogue. He was also an avid golfer, but h…
Maywood Library, Teaneck Conservancy Partner For Earth Day Event
TEANECK, N.J. -- The Maywood Library is hosting an Earth Day celebration on Friday and Saturday, April 15-16, in conjunction with the Teaneck Creek Conservancy.Friday's festivities will be from 1-5 p.m., and Saturday's will be from 11:30-4 p.m. There will be a variety of presentations and activities, and local, state and national nonprofits will have tables, on a variety of eco-issues.
On Friday, TCC's Executive Director Alexa Marques will be giving a kids-themed presentation on animals, habitat and the TCC restoration, at 2:30 p.m. Other Friday events include Eco Art Craft -- where kids can…
