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Jillian Anne Torre, 36, Bloomfield Resident
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. -- Jillian Anne Torre -- a Bloomfield resident, formerly of North Bergen -- died on Friday, May 20. She was 36.
Torre attended John F. Kennedy School, North Bergen High School and William Paterson University. She was an avid music lover and concert attendee, an animal rights activist and a strict vegetarian.
She is survived by her parents, Gina Torre and James Catalan; twin sister Jennifer Torre; and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.
Visiting hours will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, and from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, at the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridg…
Kathleen Patti, 77, Lifelong Garfield Resident
GARFIELD, N.J. -- Kathleen (Klammer) Patti, a lifelong resident of Garfield, died on Sunday, May 22. She was 77.
Patti was a parishioner of Mt. Virgin Church in Garfield, and owned and operated Main Fish Market in Clifton for many years. She was a member of the Wildlife Federation, a lifelong contributor to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, a landscape artist, and an animal advocate.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Anthony; children Stephanie Ingino, and Anthony, John and Angela Patti Vasil; grandchildren Michael, Luis, Peter, Katelyn, Lauren, Ariana and Antonia; and great-grandso…
Veronica 'Ronnie' House, 77, Midland Park Resident
MIDLAND PARK, N.J. -- Veronica "Ronnie" House -- a Midland Park resident, formerly of Waldwick -- died on Sunday, May 22. She was 77.
House was a longtime parishioner of St. Luke's Church, in Ho-Ho-Kus, where she was in charge of trips and tours for the St. Luke's Seniors. She "was well-known for taking care of her grandchildren and anyone who needed some tender loving care," information from the funeral home noted.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John; children Teresa Lairmore, John House and his wife Catherine, Mary Ellen Roodenburg and her husband Chris;…
Autism Walk Comes To Garfield High School In June
GARFIELD, N.J. -- The 2016 Walk for a Difference is on Sunday, June 5, at Garfield High School, and it's not too late to get involved.Folks can register their own teams, or join current teams or donate to them -- like Garfield resident Erika Filian's team, here -- or donate generally.
The event benefits POAC Autism Services, which is a nonprofit that provides free training and education for parents, educators and first responders, and free recreational and support services to children with autism spectrum disorder.
In addition to the walk, the event features food, entertainment, an autism …