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Catherine R. Meindl, 83, Former Hasbrouck Heights Resident
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Catherine R. (Fitzgerald) Meindl -- a Washington Township resident, formerly of Hasbrouck Heights -- died on Monday, April 18. She was 83.
Born in New York City, Meindl was an administrator for Bergen County Workforce Development, in Hackensack, before she retired.
She is survived by her sons, Bob Meindl and his wife Betsy of Massachusetts, and David Meindl and his wife Carolyn of Hillsdale; siblings Ronald, Maureen and Richard Fitzgerald, and Lorraine Decker; grandchildren Christopher, Daniel and Andrea Meindl, Shawn and Caitlyn Meindl, and Kristen and Michael Vo…
Christopher L. Lituma, 3, Bergenfield Resident
BERGENFIELD, N.J. --Christopher L. Lituma, a lifelong resident of Bergenfield, died on Monday, April 18. He was only 3. "Christopher was an extremely happy boy, and while he was going through his treatments, he always remained positive and fearless," information from the funeral home noted. "He loved playing with his brothers, and his favorite toys, Lightening McQueen, Mario and Luigi from Disney's Cars, and Mickey Mouse."
He is survived by his parents, Sheila Vanessa Arriaga and Angel Lituma; brothers Alex and Carlos Armando Lituma; grandparents Carmen Resto and her hus…
Rita Falk, 97, Paramus Resident
PARAMUS, N.J. -- Rita A. (Loughlin) Falk, of Paramus, died on Monday, April 18. She was 97.
She is survived by her sons, Richard and Robert Falk, and her grandson, William Falk. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Otto Falk.
Visiting hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, at the William G. Basralian Funeral Home, 559 Kinderkamack Rd., in Oradell. Funeral services will be offered at 9:30 a.m. on Friday from the funeral home thence to St. Joseph's Church, in Oradell, for a 10 a.m. mass. Interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park, in Paramus.
In lie…
John E. Davis, 72, Elmwood Park Resident
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- John E. Davis, of Elmwood Park, died on Monday, April 18. He was 72. Born in Jersey City, Davis lived in Wood-Ridge for 30 years and Garfield for 14, before settling in Elmwood Park 28 years ago. He graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University and was a former social worker. He owned a 1964 Rambler convertible, which was his pride and joy, and he belonged to the Rambler Club of America.
Davis was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church in Garfield, and he belonged to the choir for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rosalie (Benanti); son Jo…
Bloomingdale Library Announces Upcoming Events
BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- The Bloomingdale Free Public Library is hosting a variety of events as the calendar moves into May.
Here are the details about some of them:
Family Storytime -- Saturday, April 23, 10:30 a.m. -- Come celebrate Autism Awareness Month with a fun and inclusive family story time, open to all ages and abilities.
Friday Crafternoon -- Friday, May 6, 3:30 p.m. -- Kids 5 and up are welcome to come make cupcake-liner flowers for Mother's Day.
Paws to Read -- Saturday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m. -- Thatcher the Golden Retriever, a certified therapy dog, will again visit BFPL. You…
