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Thomas J. Duffy

Thomas J. Duffy (Tom) of West Creek N.J., formerly of Kearny, died suddenly though peacefully, at home with family at his side, on Aug. 7, 2022.

Tom celebrated his 93rd birthday last month.

Tom was predeceased by his parents, James S. & Katherine A. Duffy, his brother Daniel, and his wife Mary (nee King) Duffy. Surviving are his children, Noreen (Sean) Kinnevy of West Creek, James (Judith) Duffy of Woodbridge, Stephen Duffy of Absecon and Susan (Jose-Manuel Torres) Duffy of Brooklyn. Tom’s grandchildren Fiona (Dan) Romo, Briana (Felix) DeCarvalho, Christopher and Sean Duffy, Thomas (Gianna) Duffy, Joseph (Brianna Capobianco) Duffy, Samuel Duffy, Ricardo and Charlotte Torres and great-grandchildren; Liam and Caitriona Kinnevy, Luc and Julia Romo, Brody, Riley Mae and Morgan DeCarvalho will all miss him greatly. Tom also leaves his younger brother Francis, many nieces and nephews and his King in-laws with whom he had always enjoyed a close relationship.

Tom was born in Jersey City, raised in Kearny and moved to Harrison and North Arlington. Fourteen years ago, he moved to West Creek. Always a city boy, it was a big adjustment for him. However, he grew to appreciate the nature surrounding him daily. Until eight years ago, Tom enjoyed attending the daily Senior Services Luncheons, reminiscing, making new acquaintances and enjoying musical programs … but not bingo.

Tom attended St. Cecilia Grammar School and graduated from Kearny High School in 1947. As a young adult, he worked as a carpenter with his father, building houses in the West Hudson area. Tom served in the Army National Guard during the early days of the Korean War and had many stories of his time at Fort Drum with his childhood friend Bob Kluge.

After marrying his Irish lass, Mary, and starting a family in 1957, he worked at Otis Elevator and Remco Toys for a time. With the birth of his son James in 1960, Tom began a 26-year career at Exxon Research & Engineering in Linden. Initially starting in the barrel fields at Bayway, he moved up to pilot plant operator senior technician in the Elastomers division.

In between his work and family responsibilities, Tom attended night school at Newark College of Engineering and was awarded a certificate in electrical technology in June 1965.

Tom enjoyed music of the 1940s and Turner Classic Movies. Some all-time favorites were “Brigadoon,” “South Pacific” and “Random Harvest.” Over the years, Tom enjoyed tinkering with cars, typewriters and cameras.

The family remembers fondly the 1956 pink Buick Special and the 1966 “Big Blue” Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. Recently, though initially reluctant, Tom was mastering the art and joy of digital photography.

Growing up during the Depression, he was frugal but always generous with his family. He was disappointed with the disposable society that has developed over the past few decades and at the same time, reveled in the scientific discoveries of humankind in the 20th century. Tom has proudly remained a FOB for 40 years and was a compassionate and caring sponsor to many.

Though a proud blue-collar worker, Tom was always a seeker and armchair philosopher. “Why are we here? What is life about? Where is God?” He spent many hours over the years on those existential questions and studied the works of Rollo May, Viktor Frankl and Erich Fromm and their ideas on compassion and morality. He also greatly appreciated Bertrand Russell’s scientific mind.

Tom was content where he was planted. He often recalled an unusually impulsive decision to make a solo road trip to Nova Scotia in the mid1950s to see a former neighbor, Charlie McCool.

Tom bloomed without an awareness of all the good he brought to his family. He maintained a childlike wonder of the world which was refreshing during cynical times.

To sum up, if possible, the life of this fine man, a quote from Bertrand Russell might frame Tom’s beliefs and life best: “Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind.”

No visitation planned. All are invited to the funeral Mass for Thomas J. Duffy on Friday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Brant Beach on Long Beach Island.

If desired, donations in Tom’s memory may be made to Family Promise of Southern Ocean County, P.O. Box 83, West Creek, N.J. 08092. When families lose their homes, they shouldn’t lose each other. By supporting Family Promise of

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Robert VanVolkenburgh

Feb 11, 1943 - August 26, 2014 8th Year Memorial

Dear Bob, You may be gone from our sight But you are never gone from our hearts Someday we’ll see you again so when the time is right We will leave this life behind and join you in the light Our Goodbyes are not forever They are not the end All it means is that you’ll be missed until we meet again You are never forgotten Rest in Peace in the arms of God. Love, Marianne, Bob Jr. and Dana

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Encarnacion Parada (Villa Millan)

Encarnacion Parada (nee Villa Millan) died Aug. 11, 2022 at her son Jose’s residence.

She immigrated to the United States in 1970, settling in Harrison. In 1975, she and her family moved to North Arlington and in 2005 she moved to Kearny, where she remained.

Visiting will be Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022 from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Her Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Her entombment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Wife of the late Luis Parada, she was the loving mother of Jose Parada and Victor Parada, his wife Lisa and cherished grandmother of Marcos, Alex and Victoria, and dear sister of Maria Villa Millan, along with many other loving family members and friends both here and back in Spain.

Louis Russell Calautti

Louis Russell Calautti, 86 of Kearny died on Aug. 14, 2022.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Louis at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Thursday, Aug. 18, from 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Kearny on Friday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow in Arlington Cemetery in Kearny.

Born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, Louis lived in Kearny for more than 60 years. He joined the Marine Corps. after high school and served overseas in the Pacific. He became a printer and worked for

Singer, Boys Town in Kearny and finally for Sika Chemical Corp., from which he retired after many years. Louis was an avid golfer and was well known and liked at

Hendricks Field Golf Course in

Belleville. He was also a Giants football fan, and was thrilled when they won their first Super Bowl in 1986.

The son of the late James and

Angelina Calautti, Louis was predeceased by his wife Edith and by his granddaughter Danielle. He is survived by his four children

James, Kenneth, Joette Calautti and Jean Anjos, and by his fiance

Jo-El Gelcius. He was the grandfather of Anthony, Joseph, Nicole and Ronan, and is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the

American Cancer Society.

Edward W. Bradow

Edward William Bradow, 71, of Kearny, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022.

Ed was born in Jersey City on April 22, 1951 to Edward George and Ruth Paula (Doeg) Bradow. He grew up in Jersey City and was a 1969 graduate of W. L. Dickinson High School.

He is survived by his wife Lorri (Galway) and sons Edward M (Jennifer) and David P. (Eyleen) as well as four grandchildren Michael, Mikayla, Audrey and Matthew, and many loved nieces and nephews.

Ed met his wife Lorri on a blind date in March of 1973 and were married on Oct 12, 1974.

Ed was very active in coaching his sons in Kearny Little League and the Kearny Generals as well as supporting and encouraging them in scouts and was both a Cubmaster of Pack 305 and Scoutmaster of Troop 2 in Kearny.

He was a past president of Washington School PTA, and a faithful member of Grace United Methodist Church in Kearny, where he was the president of the board of trustees for many years.

Ed was a dual member of BSMTMD #35 and Copestone-Ophir #108 Masonic Lodges.

Ed worked for Square D Company (Schneider Electric) for over 30 years before retiring. After that he was a security guard for the Kearny School System for 12 years retiring last September.

Ed always had a joke or story to tell and often repeated them. One of his favorites was that since he was born on April 22 which is Earth Day and Earth Day started after he was born, that he is older than dirt.

Ed was predeceased by his parents and sister Paulette Bradow.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Shriners Hospital, Troop 2 BSA Booster Club, or Grace United Methodist Church.

Arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral home. Cremation was private.

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