Archives for January 2020

Edwin “Ed” V. Westman of Sparkill, NY passed away peacefully on January 5^th, 2020. He was 81 years old. Born on June 23^rd, 1938 and raised in The Bronx, he was the son of Anna Johnson and stepson of Artie Johnson. In 1956, he graduated from Evander Childs High School and went on to work for Verizon. Ed served in the US Army from 1958 through 1964. In 1964, he joined the New York City Police Department and retired 20 years later, in 1984. He then went back to finish his career with Verizon, where he retired from the company. His post-retirement days were spent driving the school bus for his local school district.

Ed was married to Amelia “Millie” (Clark) Westman for 45 years until her death in 2003.

He is survived by his wife, Judy DiToma and they shared an adventurous 15 years.

Ed is also survived by his two sons, Clifford, wife Mary; and Glenn, partner Joan. Ed has nine grandchildren: Cassie; GySgt USMC Max, wife Colby; Patrick; Taylor; Fiona; Cole; Kyle; and Kate.  He also has a great-grandchild on the way.

Ed was a true outdoorsman and loved to hunt. He spent many weekends hunting in the Catskills with his two sons. An avid sailor, Ed was a dedicated member of the Hook Mountain Yacht Club, where he was an award-winning sailboat racer.

When he wasn’t on his sailboat or hanging out at the boat club, you could find him in the kitchen, probably cooking up a mean Seafood Fettuccini. Known by many as “Chef Ed,” he loved spending time roaming the grocery store aisles.

A longtime resident of Sparkill, Ed volunteered with the Sparkill Volunteer Fire Company. He was also an active member of the Pearl River Gun Club; the American Legion; and the Pearl River United Methodist Church.

He taught his children and grandchildren to work hard, be respectful and honor the service of others. Ed will be missed dearly.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11^th, 2020 at Pearl River United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River, New York 10965.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pearl River Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River, New York 10965 or Family House University Place, 5001 Baum Boulevard, Suite 545, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213.

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Clara Bordador, 90, of Norwood, NJ, passed away with her loving family at her side on Friday, January 3, 2020.  She was the cherished mother of Editha McHugh and her husband Keith of Norwood.  Proud grandmother of Christina Quagliana and her husband Michael and Ryan McHugh and his wife Bernadette Gorczyca and loving great-grandmother of Evan and Leah Quagliana . Dearest sister of Nena, Pining and the late Dulce and Ety.

Clara was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood.

Visiting hours are Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 6-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, Norwood on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 9:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers donations in Clara’s memory may be made to Immaculate Conception RC Church, 211 Summit St., Norwood, NJ 07648.

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Lorraine Mould, 90, of Northvale, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019. Lorraine was born in Cliffside Park, NJ on January 4, 1929. She was formerly employed with Irving Trust Bank, NY  & PNC Bank, Northvale. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. She is survived by her nieces Arlene White, Barabra White and nephews Alan White and David White, three great nieces, Kristen, Jacqueline and Shannon. 

Mrs. Mould was formerly employed with Irving Trust Bank, NY  & PNC Bank, Northvale. She was a member with St Anthony’s Church Choir and Golden Age Club of Northvale. 

Memorial Service to be held at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Lorraine always had a deep regard for animals.  Should family/friends desire, contributions may be sent to Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center.

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