PRHS CLASS OF 1973 50THANNIVERSARY REUNION SEPT. 30

Park Ridge High Schoolʼs Class of 1973 holds its 50th reunion celebration on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott in Montvale. Graduates from other classes are invited to attend.

This is a wonderful opportunity to see old friends while enjoying music, dancing, and a hot buffet. Several events have been planned for the weekend: On Friday night, the class will be featured at the homecoming football game, followed by an informal gathering at the American Legion. Saturday morning will feature a tour of the high school and a Sunday brunch is being scheduled. This promises to be a fun, memorable weekend.

50th anniversary apparel may be purchased at https://park-ridge-high-

Bozza (Doug), Patricia Roden (Keith), Sean Miller and the late Bobby Miller. Dear brother of George Miller and his wife Shane. Cherished grandfather of Matthew Bridget, Mary, Robert, Michael, Brian, Megan, Kelly, Michael, Taylor and Mackenzie. Great grandfather of Brayden, Kellan, Molly, Juliana and Ava. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Bob retired from AT&T in 1986 as director of operations. In his retirement he was a career counselor for both his home community and Fordham University. He later worked in his brother Georgeʼs company G. E. Miller Supplies as a sales representative for surgical supplies.

He was an active parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy R. C. Church, he was a founding member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society and a member for 50 years, he was a Eucharistic Minister, a member of the Lazarus Committee, the church choir and church picnic committee. He planted flowers every season at the church. He was an active member of the KOC and was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War.

In lieu of flowers please donate in memory of Bob to New Hope Pregnancy Resource Center, 149 Third Ave., Westwood, NJ 07675.

John A. GALASSO

John A. Galasso, 75, of Woodcliff Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Beloved husband of Michele for 53 years. Devoted father of Christine Lara and her husband Marcos, Donna Feldhan and her husband David. Dear brother of Richard Galasso and Tina Linardi. Cherished grandfather of Mark Lara. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

John was NE Rail Terminal Operations Director for Pacer

Stacktrain for 15 years. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Church. He was an avid train hobbyist and “railfanner” with his grandson Mark.

In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of John to Tunnel to Towers, www.t2t.org.

Cheryl MATZ

Cheryl Matz, 79, of River Vale, formerly of Hasbrouck Heights and Hoboken, passed away on May 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. A beloved wife and proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Cheryl is survived by her devoted husband Werner (Ray); loving children Kim and Frank Merli, Rae Ann and James Moirano, and Richard and Antonia Calabro-Matz; her grandchildren Frank and Michele (Tormey) Merli, Andrew Merli and Lauren (Kubler) and John Bruppacher as well as her great-grandchildren Kaylin, Mac, and Ricky Merli.

Cheryl is also survived by her sisters Barbara Berke, Michele Walker-Fox, Dawn Wade, Sister Donna Jo Repetti, Jody Belcher and her brother Daniel Repetti as well as many nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her parents Arnold and Doris Repetti.

Cheryl attended AJ Demarest High School in Hoboken, where she met the love of her life, Ray. The two were married in 1965 after Ray was discharged from the U.S. Army. They enjoyed building their life and family together for over 57 years.

Cherylʼs love of children was evident as she spent many years working at Lily Pond Country Day School, KinderCare, and as a favorite lunch aid at Roberge

School. Cheryl loved bingo, trips to Disney, Atlantic City, cruises, “Law and Order,” game shows, Dunkinʼ(not Starbucks) coffee and any time spent with her husband, kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. Cheryl was quick with a sarcastic or humorous comment. If she liked you, you knew it. If she didnʼt, you knew that too. (Hence the sarcastic comments.)

The Matz family expresses its deepest gratitude to Dr. Steven Welish, Sarah Bornstein P.A., Dr. Diane Triolo and the compassionate nursing and support staff at Holy Name Hospital. The care they gave extended well beyond medicine and we are eternally grateful.

Memorial contributions can be made in Cherylʼs name to Holy Name Hospital at foundation@holyname.org or American Legion Post #162, 98 Legion Place, Hillsdale, NJ 07642.

In recognition of Cherylʼs wishes, a private memorial service will be held in her honor. Share fond memories and condolences at Becker-FuneralHome.com.

Linda Grossi RUOCCO

Linda Grossi Ruocco, 75, of Emerson, passed away peacefully on Friday June 2, 2023. Survived by beloved husband Ralph, brother Alex, niece Melissa, Lily and Mark.

She lived in Emerson, Point Pleasant Beach, and Little Egg Harbor.

The viewing is on Monday, June 12 at Becker Funeral Home, Westwood, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at Assumption R.C. Church, Emerson at 11. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hackensack. Arrangements by Becker Funeral Home. Becker-funeralhome.com school-class-of-73.square.site

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