THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2014
Deadline for obituaries:
Monday by 10 AM
Josephine Helene Aleniewski
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Leppard and baby sister Helen Thermon Francis Brooks of Teresa. Kearny died on July 24 at the A beloved sister and aunt, West Hudson/Alaris Continuafter retiring she moved to ing Care Center in Kearny. He Rumson to be near her survivwas 85. ing sister Victoria Mazurczyk Arrangements were by the Aleniewski. She is also surThiele-Reid Family Funeral vived by her nieces and nephHome, 585 Belgrove Drive, ews: Monika Mazurczyk and Kearny. A funeral service was husband Joseph Garipoli of held from the funeral home, West Long Branch, Thaddeus followed by entombment in Mazurczyk and wife Stacy of Holy Cross Cemetery, North Josephine Helene “Josie” Littleton, Col., Victoria CarArlington. Aleniewski, 88, of Rumson, for- lin and husband Benjamin of Born in Newark, Mr. Brooks merly of Harrison, died peaceBedford, N.Y., and Suzanne was the son of Milton and fully on Tuesday, July 22, due to Mazurczyk of Wall; Lauren and Bridget ( nee Garside) Brooks. dysphagia complications from husband Bob (“Karl”) Cottone A resident of Kearny since his a neurological condition known of Hightstown, John and wife marriage in 1951, Mr. Brooks as PSP (an atypical ParkinsonMarybeth of Lawrenceville, attended the Newark public ism syndrome). Dr. Stephanie Friedfeld and schools and served honorably Born in Women’s and Chilhusband Dr. Dale Schrum of in the U.S. Army during the Kodren’s Hospital, Newark, she Jacksonville, Fla., Robert Fried- rean War. He pursued a career attended Harrison High School, feld and wife Sue of Nacogdowith the U.S. Postal Service for graduating with honors. She ches, Texas, and Eric Friedfeld most of his life. worked as an R.N. for 40 years, and wife Maggie of Warwick, Mr. Brooks was a member receiving her nursing degree in R.I.; Maureen Schroeder and for over 60 years of the Frobish1949 from St. Michael’s Hoshusband Harvey of Spring Lake, er Post No. 99 American Legion pital, Newark, where she was George Leppard and wife Cathy and the V.F.W. Post 1302, both trained by the nuns and later of Brielle, Dr. John Leppard and of Kearny, as well as a memworked as an OR nurse in the wife Joanne of Huntington, N.Y. ber of the Disabled American hospital as well as a private The funeral was conducted Veterans and the Korean War duty nurse. from the Mulligan Funeral Veterans. He enjoyed fishing A longtime resident of HarHome, 331 Cleveland Ave., and was a lifelong honorary rison, she served as a Board Harrison, on July 26. A Mass member of the Schuyler Tuna of Health nurse and as school of Christian burial was offered Fishing Club. nurse in Holy Cross School. at Our Lady of Czestochowa Surviving are his sons, ClifShe was also a member of the Roman Catholic Church, ford J., Kevin M., Christopher St. Michael’s Nurses’ Alumni Harrison, on July 26, followed J., and Martin G.; his daughAssociation. by interment in Holy Cross ters Leslie Oxenham, Pamela She loved learning and Cemetery, North Arlington. A Brooks, Lisa Fitzmaurice, and continued her studies at memorial service will be held at Cynthia Orr; and 13 grandchilMarymount College in ManHoly Cross Church, Ward Ave., dren. hattan and encouraged others Rumson, on a future date to be to get their education. Josie announced. For information or St. Jude was a passionate reader and directions, please visit www. O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great frequented the Harrison Public mulliganfuneralhome.org. in virtue and rich in miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all Library. She also enjoyed travel In lieu of flowers, donations who invoke your special patronage in time abroad with friends and family may be made to The Foundaof need, to you I have recourse from the to various destinations such as tion for PSP, also known as depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to Yugoslavia, England, Italy, Swit- PSP.org, or Our Lady of Czemy assistance. Help me in my present and zerland, Greece and Poland. stochowa Church, Harrison, urgent petition. In return, I promise to make She loved New York for both Kosciuszko Foundation, New your name known and cause you to be invoked. Saint Jude pray for us and all who fashion and culture. She would York, Piast Institute, Hamtraminvoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Famarch up and down Fifth Aveck, Mich., St. Michael’s Nurses thers, Hail Mary’s and Glorias. Publication nue to “study” the windows and Alumni Association or Marymust be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request even attended FIT one summer. mount Manhattan College, N.Y. granted. Most of all she enjoyed the R.I. opera, ballet and classical music Thermon Francis Brooks at Lincoln Center and sharing these experiences with her nieces and nephews. Proud of her Polish heritage, she served 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison many years as secretary of the Licensed Funeral Directors serving your needs include: Pro-Arte League of the Kosciuszko Foundation of which Frank X. Mulligan III, Manager, NJ Lic. 4221 her parents were founding Frank X. Mulligan, Jr., NJ Lic. 2953 members. Private Parking at 10 Frank Rodgers Blvd. North Josie was predeceased by her parents George and Wladyslawa Aleniewski, her sisters visit us at: www.mulliganfuneralhome.org Dr. Monica Aleniewski, Jane
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In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Korean War Veterans Association, P.O. Box 407, Charleston, Ill. 61920-0407. William J. Burke William “Bill” J. Burke, 64, of Nutley, formerly of Kearny, died on July 22. Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral service was held from the funeral home, followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Burke was a lab technician with Anheuser-Busch, Newark, for five years. He was the father of Billy Burke Jr. (Tracey), Laura Burke and Dana Sblendorio; brother of Kathy Corbo and the late Theresa Burke Palumbo and grandfather of Noah, Mackenzie, Jake, Mia and Gavin. He was the companion of Nancy Ulrich. He is also survived by three nieces. Paul A. Hettesheimer Sr. Paul A. Hettesheimer Sr., 84, died on July 27.
Relatives and friends may visit at the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home. 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny on Tuesday, July 29, from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held from the funeral home on Wednesday, July 30, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Lyndhurst. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com. Paul was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He later lived in Newark before moving to North Arlington 45 years ago. He served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Hettesheimer was a tech specialist for W.H. Linen in Clifton for the last 20 years and was still actively employed before his passing. He is survived by his four adoring children Elizabeth “Betty” Donigian (Stephan), Judy Gann (Dave), Paul A. Hettesheimer, Jr. (Patty) and Mark J. Hettesheimer, Sr. (June). He will be deeply missed by his 15 grandchildren and 21 greatgrandchildren. He also leaves see OBITS page
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