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Click here to view all obituariesG. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.
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Angelo Della Vecchia
May 22, 1929 - - November 11, 2022
Paterson, NJ: Angelo Della Vecchia, 93 years old, passed away at Hunterdon Hills Care Center in Glen Gardner, NJ on Friday, November 11, 2022. Born to Angelo and Rose Della Vecchia in Paterson, NJ, he was a lifelong resident of Paterson, NJ. Angelo served with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and then worked as a Policeman for the Paterson Police Department ...
Robert DeYoung
March 12, 1930 - - August 17, 2022
Vernon Twp., NJ: Robert DeYoung, 92 years old, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice in Fredon Twp., NJ. Born to Nicholas and Jacoba DeYoung in Paterson, NJ, he had lived in Lake Placid, FL, then Hamburg, NJ before moving to Vernon Twp., NJ in 2002. Robert served with the United States Navy during the Korean War and th ...
Rodolfo Diaz
October 01, 1987 - - May 19, 2022
Rodolfo “Rudy” Diaz, age 34 of Vernon, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 19th, 2022. Born in the Bronx, NY to Gerardo and Crucita (Medina) Diaz, Rudy grew up there before joining the Marine Corps in 2011. As a Marine, he was stationed in Camp Pendleton, CA and served in the Global War on Terror. Following his service, Rudy became a police officer with the Orange Polic ...
William Demarest Jr
October 24, 1969 - - November 03, 2021
Newton, NJ: William Lewis Demarest, Jr., 52 years old, passed away at home after a short illness on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Born to William L. Demarest, Sr. and Mary Demarest in Sussex, NJ, he had lived in the Sussex County area all of his life. William served with the United States Navy during the Gulf War and then worked as a property manager for Samaritan House in New ...
Paul Dittmar
September 13, 1930 - - August 15, 2021
Vernon Twp., NJ: Paul William Dittmar, 90 years old, passed away peacefully at Vitas Hospice in Wayne, NJ on August 16, 2021. Born to Paul and Jeanette Dittmar in the Bronx, NY. He spent his childhood in NYC and then moved to NJ and lived in Leonia for 34 years before moving to Vernon Twp., 26 years ago. Paul served with the United States Army Signal Corps during the Korea ...
Hewitt Decker
December 12, 1922 - - June 20, 2021
Hardyston Twp., NJ: Hewitt Decker, 98 years old, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Born to Franklin and Eliza Decker in Rockaway, NJ, he had lived in Sparta before moving to Hardyston Twp., NJ 20 years ago. Hewitt served with the United States Army in the Army Air Corps as a Second Lieutenant and upon returning home, on the same d ...
Joseph DePace
February 17, 1937 - - May 01, 2021
Vernon Twp., NJ: Joseph DePace, 84 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice, Fredon Twp., NJ. Born to Michael and Antoinette DePace in the Bronx, NY, he has lived in Vernon Twp., NJ for many years. Joseph served with the United States Air Force during the Korean War and then worked as a Sanitat ...
John Davis
December 29, 1944 - - May 18, 2020
Ogdensburg: John Frederick Davis “Papa John”, 75, passed away on Monday May 18, 2020 after a battle with cancer. John was born on December 29, 1944 in Franklin to Thomas and Marian (Lyons) Davis. John was a man who could light up a room with his laugh, his silliness, his bad dad jokes, and his nature to make sure everyone felt included. He was a fearless defender of the ...
Matthew De Mario
July 12, 1930 - - April 13, 2020
Allamuchy, NJ: Matthew “Matty” De Mario was born July 12, 1930 in Berwick, PA. He was the son of Carl and Mary Demario, owners of the local grocery store, The Blue Knot, also known as DeMario’s in Franklin, NJ. Matthew was brother to Michael DeMario, Bartolomeo “Bucky” DeMario, Jenny Hovencamp‐Reese, Esther Reed, and Mary DeMario. He was proud to have attended a p ...
Bronson DePue
January 25, 1943 - - September 05, 2019
Bronson E. DePue, age 76 of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, September 5th, 2019 at his home. Born in Franklin to the late Kenneth and Pearl (Paddock) DePue, Bronson was a lifelong resident. Bronson entered the NJ State Police in 1967, following his service in the United States Air Force. He retired a sergeant in 1984. He was an avid hunter; and he coached the Babe Ruth Litt ...
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