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William ‘Nelson’ Burgos, a resident of of Tappan for 48 years, passed away peacefully at home with his family on November 18, 2014. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 12, 1927 to Temisto and Herminia (née Marrero) Burgos. He came to the US in 1946 and served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952. He was a member of the New York City printers’ union and then owned and operated the Hunt’s Point Hardware Store in the Bronx until 1989.
He was a devoted father to his son, Peter Simonelli and his wife Hannah of Palisades, NY. He was a loving Bubba to his five grandsons, Alex and Dylan Wisnewski, Joseph, Jack and Lucas Simonelli. He also leaves behind three step children, Fred and Jeanette Ramos of Tappan and Sesi, and Robin Ramos. He is survived by his wife, Patty Gloeckler of Tappan, and his beloved children, P.J. Lionel Leibesberger passed away peacefully on January 29, 2015 surrounded by family at his bedside.
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He was a proud member of the Closter Elks, VFW, American Legion Post 111, and the Closter Volunteer Fire Department and the Closter Volunteer Ambulance Corp. He was part owner with his brothers of the Taaz Bowling Lane & Bar in Closter. Funeral Mass, Friday, 11am at St. Mary's RC Church in Closter. Visiting hours were held at the Moritz Funeral Home in Closter. Elizabeth "Betti" Saunders, of Cresskill, formerly of Closter November 11, 2009, Bettie was an out patient account manager at Englewood Hospital. Devoted mother of Debra Stalter, Beth Saunders Leek, Norman III and the late Mark.
They lived in Parkchester in the Bronx and later moved to Spring Lake Heights, NJ. They retired to Thorpe Village in Sparkill, NY. The family received relatives and friends at the Moritz Funeral Home in Closter. A Funeral Service was celebrated Elizabeth’s life on October 20th at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Closter.
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation (). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chapel Restoration Fund, 120 Kings Highway, Tappan, NY 10983. Joseph S. Colletti Sr., a longtime resident of Nanuet, NY, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2015 at the Joe Raso Hospice Residence. Ken was a retired member of the New York City Police Department, having served as patrolman in Motorcycle 1 and 2, several NYC precincts, OCCB and the Auto Crime Division. He was past Grand Knight and honorary life member of the St. Dominic Council Knights of Columbus and a member of the Rockland County Shields.
George F. Heise, beloved Husband, Father, Granddad, and Great Granddad, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the age of 89 years. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a self-employed Civil Engineer and Surveyor, and a Closter resident since 1957. He and his wife, Doris, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 2014. George was a WWII Navy Veteran, and a proud graduate of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
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Edna was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Closter NJ. She is survived by her niece, Lois Walsh-Gallina of Columbia County, NY, Lois’s husband Greg, a great niece Lisa Gallina and a great, great niece Iris. Lisa and Iris live in Beacon, NY. Among Edna’s many close friends were Claire and Bob Walker and their family, Irma Schmuck and her family and Ann Goldsbury. Pastor Bob Holsten conducted a memorial service for Edna at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 171 Closter Dock Road in Closter, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Korean War Veterans Association of Rockland, PO Box 304, New City, NY 10956. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pauline's memory may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital () or United Hospice of Rockland (). Our mother was a remarkable woman who thought of everyone else but herself. Her quiet strength, loving nature and incredible courage will remain in the hearts of her family and all who knew her. May she rest in peace in the comfort of God’s Kingdom.
Starting in 1963 they would raise five sons in Harrington Park and all five are raising their families in this cherished community as well. Together they served in most of the organizations, clubs, troops, committees and most importantly the Community Church. Second only to his family, he cherished the time he spent at his church. He was especially proud of the contributions his son Craig and his daughter in-law Elizabeth and Stephanie brought to the church. He was a true gentleman, he wore a hat, he took it off when he entered a room and always tipped it when he passed a lady.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Lillian’s name to the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church will be greatly appreciated. Frank retired from M&T Bank, having worked as an Information Technology professional for more than 15 years. Army veteran serving in the 101st Airborne during Vietnam. He enjoyed ten pin bowling and once rolled a perfect game. He enjoyed fishing, was an avid reader, and was a fan of the Orioles and Ravens.
After retiring Denis began a second career as a Royalty Representative at Pearson Education where he worked for a further 15 years. She attended schools in North Tarrytown and later worked in the accounting department of General Motors Corporation. He defined "father." He was both all guts, and all heart. A Mass of Christian burial was held at Sacred Heart Chapel in Sparkill followed by a burial at St. John's Cemetery in Middle Village, NY. Visiting hours were at the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan. A Funeral Mass took place at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Tappan followed by burial at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.
He was born on January 13, 1945 in the Philippines to Ananias and Leonore DeLeon. Nathaniel came to the US in 1970 and was a longtime resident of Rockland County. Before retiring in March of 2009, Nathaniel practiced law for over 20 years at Paul Weiss, Rifkin & Garrison in New York City. He was a member of the New City United Methodist Church, PAGAR and a former officer of Filipino Association of Rockland. George- son, Marine, husband, friend , neighbor, dad, father-in- law and grandfather… From 0 to almost 90 in too short a time. Warren Walter Hafer, Jr. of Tappan, NY passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Nyack Hospital in Nyack, NY, with friends by his side.
She was a woman of exceptional talent and grace, and will be missed but never forgotten. Edna Walsh, nee Hansen, of Northvale, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3 in Hackensack Hospital at Pascack Valley. Edna traveled with her father to Denmark for an extended visit when she was a child.
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