OBITUARIES

George HARCHER JR.

George Francis Harcher Jr., 85, of Westwood, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.

Beloved husband of Patricia Harcher. Loving Dad of George III and his wife, Josyane; and Keith and his wife, Jennifer. Dear brother of Daniel Harcher. Cherished Poppy of Nicholas, Victoria, Michael, George IV, Isabella, and Brianna.

Before retiring, George was a photo engraver for Progress Graphics of Jersey City. George proudly served our country with the United States Navy Reserve.

The family will receive their relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, on Monday, Jan. 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Becker Funeral Home on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Georgeʼs name to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at Becker-FuneralHome.com for the Harcher family.

Start off 2023 by registering for fitness and enrichment classes with the Westwood Recreation Department. Registration for Winter Programs begins January 3 for Westwood residents. Non-residents may register beginning Jan. 9, 2023, space permitting, for an additional $25 per class.

The 2023 Winter Programs brochure can be viewed at westwoodnj.gov/recreation. Classes for kids in the session offer something for every age range including Parent & Me Movement, Soccer Squirts, Ballet/Tap 1 & 2, Kiddie Hop, Piano, Crafting, Pickleball For Teens, Indoor Tennis, Solar Robots and Theatre Games & Improv.

This session also includes some new classes including Parent & Me Art, Chess and Clay Art. Westwood kids in grades 4 and 5 are also invited to participate in Friday afternoon kids club.

Adults can participate in Adult Volleyball, Menʼs Open Gym Basketball, Yoga, Zumba, Painting/Art and a Valentineʼs themed Paint Party. Rounding out the adult offerings are two evenings of Pickleball — Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and new for this session: Saturdays from 9 to 11 p.m.

Anyone interested in registering for classes are encouraged to read through the program guide for all class information as well as details on Westwood Baseball Association and Westwood Softball Association registration, Teen Center, Special Needs Activity Program, Forever Young, Westwood Recreation Preschool Registration and news about recent and upcoming facility improvements. To view the program guide

Dorothy BRINZEY

Dorothy Brinzey (née Andrasko) of Paramus and formerly of Hillsdale passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Michael for 71 years. Devoted mother of Diane Brinzey and Barbara Brinzey Ruane. Loving sister of Bernie Stewart and the late Michael Andrasko. Cherished grandmother of Christina Bullock and her husband, Nick.

Dorothy was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist R. C. Church and a longtime member of the 50 Plus Social Club both in Hillsdale.

She was a wonderful homemaker, a Girl Scout leader, and loved the Stonybrook Swim Club.

Services are private. Arrange-

ments by Robert Spearing Funeral Home, Inc., 155 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge, rsfhi.com.

Louis J.

RASPANTI

Louis J. Raspanti, 91, of Woodcliff Lake and previously Ridgefield Park, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Lucille (née Rinaldi) of Fairview; they married in 1952. Devoted father of Michael, Robert, Thomas, Richard and Lisa, and father-in-law of Bridget, Patricia, Li, Jennifer, and Thomas (deceased). Cherished grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 15.

Predeceased by his sister Antonette.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and raised in West New York, Louis began working for the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., in 1950, retiring in 1977 to form Towne Deli in Bogota. He retired from Nash Distributors of Carlstadt in 2003.

Louis was a United States Army veteran, sergeant first class, of the Korean War (National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal), and a member of the VFW, Ridgefield Park.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 services: Our Lady Of Mercy R.C. Church, Park Ridge. Visitation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. followed by Mass. Interment to follow in George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

Donations in memory of Louis may be made to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project.

Arrangements by Robert Spearing Funeral Home, Inc., 155 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge.

WESTWOOD

Start the New Year with Westwood Rec

visit westwoodnj.gov/recreation.

Westwood Recreation uses Community Pass for registration. Interested parties who don't already have a Community Pass account should go to westwoodnj.gov/recreation and click the Community Pass Registration page to be guided through the set-up process.

To register for classes and programs visit https://register.communitypass.net/westwood. Visa/MasterCard are accepted. To pay by cash or check, stop in the office at 55 Jefferson Ave.

THAT’S A WRAP!

One couldn’t ask for a better work crew than these folks,donating their time with GFWC/NJSFWCThe Woman’s Club of Westwood.

WESTWOOD

NEWMEMBERSOF GFWC/NJSFWC The Womanʼs Club of Westwood recently organized a gift-wrapping event at the clubhouse to provide donated gifts to local Wish Trees.

Jiggly Wiggly provided music and instruments —and a surprise visit from the Grinch — for the children.

The club is composed of local women who share their dedication and enthusiasm for our communities. Members raise funds to support local and national charities. The club founded the Westwood Public Library, high school scholarships for local women and support other organizations in our town. It supports local food banks; and collects needed supplies for servicemen and -women, children in need, and local womenʼs shelters.

For more information on GFWC/NJSFWCThe Womanʼs Club of Westwood club, call (201) 916-1580.