Mr. Ronald T. Tenore, 48, died on November 24, 2015 at his home in Elizabeth. Private services were held on Saturday, November 28 in the Prout Funeral Home.

Born in Glen Ridge, Mr. Tenore grew up in Verona and lived in Nutley prior to moving to Elizabeth.

He is survived by his parents, Thomas & Dalyce (nee Kaiser) Tenore and his siblings and their spouses, Laura & Daniel Davis, Glenn and Christine Tenore and Valerie and Dave Gauthier. He is also survived by his nieces Emma, Molly, Abigail, Sophie and his nephews Nicholas & Jake.

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Mr. Arlyn C. Cunningham, 79, died on December 11, 2015 in St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Paterson.

A funeral mass will be offered in St. Rose of Lima Church, East Hanover on Wednesday, December 16 at 11:15 a.m. Visiting in the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m.

Born in LeMars, Iowa, Mr. Cunningham lived in Montclair prior to moving to Verona in 1966. He was an operating engineer for IUOE Local 825 in Springfield. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1962 and was a member the American Legion Post 185 in Caldwell.

Mr. Cunningham was the husband of Grace (nee Camarco) Cunningham, the father of Brenda Lyn Cunningham (and her husband, Thomas W. Hall, Jr.), John A. Cunningham (and his wife, Karen), Allyson Cunningham, Arlyn C. Cunningham, Jr. and the grandfather of Jessica, Sean and Colleen Cunningham. He is also survived by his sisters Kathleen Seggerman and Ardele Bowron.

In lieu of flowers, donations to American Legion Post 185, 303 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006, or the Verona Rescue Squad would be appreciated.

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Mrs. Rita Niler, 83, died on December 17, 2015 in Pompton Plains. A funeral service will be held in the Prout Funeral Home, (www.proutfuneralhome.com) 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, on Monday, December 21 at 11 a.m. Friends will be received after 10:30 a.m.

Born in New York City, Mrs. Niler lived in Verona prior to moving to Fort Myers, Fla. 26 years ago.

Mrs. Niler was a member of Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte County, Fla; Continental Women’s Club, Fort Myers; and Hadassah.

She was predeceased by her husband William Niler and her daughter-in-law, Susan Niler. She was the mother of Carrie Niler, Mathew Niler and Howard Niler.

She is also survived by her brother Herbert Teich and 4 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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Morris “Morrie” John Sutter, 74, of Boonton passed away at home on Thursday, December 17, 2015.

Visiting will be held in the Codey & Mackey Funeral Home, 107 Essex Ave., Boonton, on Monday, December 21 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral mass will be offered at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church, 910 Birch St., Boonton, on Tuesday, December 22 at 10 a.m. The interment is private. To extend condolences or share a memory, please visit Codey & Mackey Funeral Home.

Morrie was born in Newark to Frank and Sarah Sutter. He was raised in West Orange and lived in Boonton before recently moving to Fairfield in 2014. A graduate of George Washington University with a bachelors degree in education and from Seton Hall University with a masters plus 30 in administration, Morrie was well suited for a lifelong career in education.

Mr. Sutter was a physical education, health education and drivers education teacher at Verona High School for 30 years, retiring in 1994. In addition he was the assistant head coach of the Verona Hillbillies football team and coached track and girls volleyball.

He was a member of the Essex County Coaches Association and the Verona 5th Downers for many years.

His favorite times in life were spent with his family, especially his grandchildren; a close second was time on the gridiron, whether as a coach or a spectator he thoroughly enjoyed high school and college football.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 53 years (together for 60 years), Beverly Ann (nee Callahan); devoted children, Robert Scott Sutter, Tracee Ann Sutter and Kristeen Marie Caravela; loving grandchildren, Dean Christian Caravela, Ava Christine Caravela, Shane Matthew Sutter, Savannah Peyton Sutter, Sydney Callahan Sutter, Shea Kimberley Sutter and Summer Elisa Sutter.

He was predeceased by his children, Kimberley Marie Sutter and Sean Michael Sutter and a brother, Frank Sutter, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 and/or Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center (BHHPCC), 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052.

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Mr. Benjamin Fierro, Jr., 83, died on Monday, December 28, 2015 in Glen Ridge. A funeral mass will be offered in Our Lady of the Lake Church, Verona on Wednesday, December 30 at 10 a.m. Visiting in the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Born and raised in Belleville, Mr. Fierro moved to Verona 56 years ago and also had a home in Pompano Beach, Fla. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and graduated from New York University in 1957 with a bachelor of science in the School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance.

Mr. Fierro had a long career with the Colgate Palmolive Co. in New York City, retiring in 1994 as the National Account Sales Manager. He was a member of the Rock Spring Club and the Belleville Political and Social Club. He was also a long time NY Giants & Yankees fan and a lover of Frank Sinatra music, but most of all cherished his time with his grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Josephine (nee Rinaldi) Fierro, his parents, Beniamino and Olmitella, and his brother, Dominick Anthony. He was the loving father of Benjamin Fierro, DMD (and his wife, Annette) and Jacqueline Cocchiola (and her husband, Glenn). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joseph, Nicholas and Adrianna Fierro and Elizabeth, Julia and Gregory Cocchiola.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Verona Rescue Squad or St. Jude Children’s Hospital would be appreciated.

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They were our neighbors and our teachers, our former classmates and our friends. They created businesses, watched over our health, served in our houses of worship and looked out for us on the streets of Verona. And as 2015 draws to a close, we are all too aware that they are not here to mark the new year with us.

These 65 people with Verona connections passed away in 2015. We invite you to reflect again on their contributions to our community:

Mauris Jackson, seen here with former Principal Frank Albano, served Laning Avenue School for many years.

Mary Akersten, 70
Kenneth R. Anderson, 72
Leonard Edward Anderson, 1932 – 2015
David Howard Blake, 77
John L. Booker, 90
Jane C. Bryce, 80
Isabelle T. Buckholz, 92
John F. “Jack” Cavalere, 70
Mary Judith Cecere, Former OLL Organist & Music Minister
Arlyn C. Cunningham, 79
Ronald Dapuzzo, 64
Anna Marie Dente, 90
Carole Pritchard DiMaggio, 58
Barry Dorreman, 53
Betty Jane Ferguson, 88
Philip A. Festa, 82
Benjamin Fierro, Jr., 83
William S. Frazee, 82
Marion C. Gillespie, 85
Christine J. Gilmore, 98
Patricia G. Glennon, 69
Catherine M. Hayner, 89
Karen B. Holmes, 88
Jeffrey S. Huze, Loving Father, Son And Brother
Robert L. Indergrund, 62
Mauris Jackson, Former Laning Custodian

Barbara Kistner, seen here with former student Lucas Konrad-Parisi, was a social studies teacher at HBW and National History Day advisor.

Barbara M. Kistner, Former HBW Teacher
Dr. Michael Kottas, 68
Brian F. Lawless, 56
Linda Lee, 72
Michael P. Lucia, 89
Silvia M. Maffei, Former Resident
Elena Masucci, 84
Madeline D. McNamara, 55
Carol Ann Miscia, 63
Nicholas A. Munning, 91
Rose Eva Murphy, 98
Charles G. Najimian, 91
Rita Niler, 83
Susan E. Niler, 50
Mark E. Noyes, 57
Mary Cecilia O’Donnell, 70
Joseph Peter Patti, 54
Barbara Peterson, Created Tot Lot Summer Program
Joseph M. Pirrello, Former VHS Principal
Sr. Jeanne Marie Prince, 82
William F. Pritchard, Jr., 61
Leona P. Quigley, 87
Lois J. Reising, 74
A. Morton Riley, Jr., 89

Ron Thorward had the support of his fellow Verona Police officers and the community during his illness.

James Roche, 86
Mary “Eleanor” Rock, 94
Norman M. Russell, Jr., ‘Stormin Norman’
Jean Sandin, Former Verona Inn Owner
Dominick N. Scarola, 69
Juliet Schill, Former Crossing Guard
Frances Schultzbank, 99
Joan E. Simpson, 89
Morris Sutter, Verona Teacher & Coach
Ronald T. Tenore, 48
Ron Thorward, Verona Police Officer
Joseph Toscano, ‘Lotto Joe’
Gary R. Venner, 61
Jane A. Wilson, Served At OLL
Virginia H. Wilson, Service League Volunteer

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Dr. Irwin Honigfeld, D.D.S., 99, of Verona, N.J., died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Mountainside Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. in the Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, 68 Old Short Hills Rd., Livingston, with interment in Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Iselin.

Dr. Honigfeld, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Dental School, practiced dentistry in Verona for over 50 years. He also served as a dentist at the Essex County Hospital Center (Overbrook) for many years.

A captain in the U.S. Army, Dr. Honigfeld was a member of the Essex County Dental Society.

Predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Shapiro, and a brother, Joel Honigfeld, Dr. Honigfeld is survived by his wife, Doris (nee Lewitt); a daughter, Madeline Sagorin and her husband, Dr. Charles; a son, Brad Honigfeld and his wife, Beth; a sister, Elaine Baumrind, and two grandchildren, Jordyn and Jason Honigfeld. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the University of Pennsylvania Dental School.

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Mrs. Lydia H. Suarez, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother left for her eternal resting place on January 6, 2016. A funeral mass will be offered at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Verona on Monday, January 11 at 10 a.m. Visiting will be held at the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Sunday from 2 to 5 pm.

Lydia was born in Cuba where she taught English and worked as a journalist. She came to the United States in 1956 and began anew starting with her first job at Woolworth’s in Miami to her last position as a guidance counselor at Dickinson High School in Jersey City.

A proud public educator, she saw the best in everyone and demanded that they advance, pursue their dreams and fulfill their promise. She earned two Masters and traveled the world with her beloved husband Guillermo whom she lost in 2001. Lydia was a voracious reader and possessed a relentless intellectual curiosity. She never shied away from a challenge and battled breast cancer since 1997.

Lydia’s love for her family was all encompassing. Lydia leaves behind a bereft daughter Lydia Danese and devoted son-in-law Thomas Danese. She was a friend and grandmother to her darling granddaughter Alexandra who was always at her side. Under the direst of circumstances, she could smile at the sight of her grandson Justin who was secretly her favorite person. She had an extraordinary bond with her little granddaughter Katherine and recently began to teach her how to count. Lydia was also a Mom to Leonor and Cheryl, Grandma to Corinna and Frank and loyal friend to the many who love her. Her mark on this world will not be forgotten.

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Maria Bernyk Wannemacher 98, of West Caldwell, died on January 7, 2016. Relatives and friends are invited for visitation on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Farmer Funeral Home, 45 Roseland Ave., Roseland, 07068.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Roseland with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.

Condolences and memories may be shared at farmerfuneral.com.

Born and raised in West Orange, she was a resident of Verona for 48 years and moved to Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell 17 years ago. Up until her early 90s, she spent much of her time volunteering for various organizations. She was a volunteer for over 30 years at the former Overbrook Hospital in Cedar Grove and visited with the elderly at Green Hill Senior Living in West Orange, and St. Vincent’s in Montclair. She was a former Girl Scout leader, an accomplished seamstress, a voracious reader and a lover of books and art.

She is pre-deceased by her husband, Joseph Wannemacher and her brother, Stephen Bernyk.

Surviving are her beloved children, Joseph and his wife Erika, Stephen and his wife Mary, Marcia Benner and her husband Karl, Peter and his wife Arlene and Christopher and his wife Kimmer; 18 loving grandchildren and 12 cherished great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Sisters of Christian Charity, or the Franciscan Friars of Atonement.

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Former Major Superior of the Sisters of St. Dominic

Sr. Margaret Thomas McGovern, OP, died on Sunday, January 10, 2016 in St. Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center in Caldwell. A funeral mass will be offered in St. Catherine of Siena Convent Chapel, 7 Ryerson Avenue, (Mount Saint Dominic) Caldwell on Thursday, January 14 at 10 a.m. Visiting in St. Catherine of Siena Convent on Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m.

Born July 4, 1923 in Jersey City, Sister entered the Dominican Sisters of Caldwell on February 2, 1948 and professed vows on September 7, 1949.

Sister Margaret Thomas earned a BA in Business Administration from Caldwell College, an MA in Theology from Providence College and her EdD in Psychology from University of Santa Barbara.

Sister taught elementary grades at St. Brigid School in North Bergen, St. John the Apostle School in Clark and St. Mary’s School in Rahway.

Sr. Margaret Thomas served many years in leadership positions for the Dominican Sisters of Caldwell as secretary general, vicaress, and major superior of the order.

Sister also was the director of admissions, registrar and counselor for student development at Caldwell University, was a guidance counselor for students and parents at Trinity Academy in Caldwell and the spiritual director of the Women’s Study Group at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Verona.

She was a delegate for religious for the Archdiocese of Newark, was a member of the executive board of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, was a member of the Dominican Leadership Conference, on the board of trustees of both Caldwell University and Emmaus House, served on the coordinating committee of Bishops and Major Superiors of New Jersey, was a member of the Archdiocesan Commission on Women and Region III Leadership Conference of Women Religious.

Sister Margaret Thomas was the recipient of the Pro Ecclesiae et Pontifice (for service to the Church & the Pope). Sister is survived by her brother, Thomas McGovern, and her nephews, Peter Fenty, Mark Mancuso and David Mancuso.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Sisters of St. Dominic, One Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell NJ 07006 would be appreciated.

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Ms. Dorothea Worrall Palmer died on January 7, 2016 at the Canterbury in Cedar Grove. Visiting will be in the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Friday, January 15 from 3 to 6 p.m.

A funeral service officiated by the Reverend Gerard Racioppi will be held Friday at 5 p.m. Interment will be held on Saturday, January 16 at 10:30 a.m. in the Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Born in Glen Ridge, Dottie was a lifelong resident of Verona. She graduated from Verona High School, Syracuse University and was a sister in Phi Mu.

Dottie was predeceased by her parents, Arthur W. and Helen Benedict Palmer and her husband, Raymond Mark DeRogatis.

She is survived by her life partner, Paul McCormack and her cousins.

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Mrs. Mary E. McClellan, 87, died at home on January 16, 20216. A funeral mass will be offered in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Cedar Grove on Wednesday, January 20 at 10 a.m. Visiting in the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Tuesday from 4 to 7:30 p.m.

Born in Orange, Mrs. McClellan grew up in Verona and moved to Cedar Grove 45 years ago.

She graduated from Mount Saint Dominic Academy and worked as a teller for 20 years at the National Newark & Essex Bank in Cedar Grove, retiring in 1990.

Mrs. McClellan was a member of the Montclair Operetta Club and formerly sang in the Community Church Choir.

She was the loving mother of Liz Bartolo and Susan Bartolo, the beloved grandmother of Kara Bartolo Young and Jimmy Reilly and the dear step-mother of Susan Kingston and Steven McClellan. She is also survived by her step grandchildren, Kevin, Darrell, Jackie, Bruce, Lauren, Renee, Julia and 2 great-grandsons.

She was predeceased by her husbands, Michael Bartolo, Henry Lowe and Thomas McClellan, her brother, Joseph Mayer and step-children, Robin Haik and Paula Mabey.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Cedar Grove Ambulance & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 81, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 would be appreciated.

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Mrs. Phyllis A. Pierro, 79, died on January 14, 2016 at the home of her daughter. A funeral mass will be offered in Our Lady of the Lake Church, Verona on Monday, January 18 at noon. Visiting in the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.

Born in Newark, Mrs. Pierro lived in Lyndhurst prior to moving to Verona in 1972. She was a materials manager at Lyn-Maid Lingerie Clothing Manufacturers.

Mrs. Pierro was predeceased by her beloved husband, George A. Pierro, her dear son, Joseph C. Pierro, and her brothers John and Sam Milici.

She is survived by her loving children Michael A. Pierro (and his wife, Nancy Gordon) and Lisa A. Pierro-Ramos (and her husband, Rafael), her dear friend Robert C. Tucker, her cherished grandchildren Michael J. Pierro (and his wife, Mallory), Alexandra M. Alberti and Joseph P. Pierro. She is also survived by her sister, Constance Puleo (and her husband, John), her brother Carmen Milici (and his wife Bea) and her brother-in-law Joseph P. Pierro (and his wife Donna). Phyllis always enjoyed the company of an extended family of nieces, nephews, inlaws and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital would be appreciated.

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Mr. Ting K. Leung, 60, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2016 from his home in Verona, surrounded by his loving family.

Visiting will be held in Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Wednesday, January 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. with a service to be held at 7 p.m. Interment prayers will be held at the East Ridgelawn Cemetery, 255 Main Avenue, Clifton on Thursday, January 28 at 1 p.m.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Mr. Leung moved to the United States in 1968, living in Elmhurst, Queens prior to moving to Verona in 1990.

He worked for the Cabrini Hospital in New York City as a night manager of the IT Department for the past 25 years. Mr. Leung was a member of the Christian Evangelical Mission Church in Towaco.

He was the devoted husband of Mary (nee Tsang) Leung, the beloved father of Terence Leung, Melanie Chin and her husband James, Tiffany Leung and Monica Leung. He was also the loving brother of James Leung and Frances Chow.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Christian Evangelical Mission Church, 36 Alpine Road, Towaco, NJ 07082 in his name would be appreciated.

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Thomas (Tom) Alexander Federico of Estero, Florida, died on Sunday, January 24, 2016 after losing a long, valiant battle with a variety of illnesses that eventually took his life but never did conquer his indomitable spirit. Born in Paterson to Thomas and Josephine (nee Latona) Federico, he lived most of his life in northern New Jersey before moving to Florida in 2013.

Tom was a graduate of Passaic High School and obtained a bachelor of arts degree in business from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Tom worked as a banker and branch manager for more than 20 years. He retired from the former National Westminster Bank in 1993. Tom also served as a sergeant in the New Jersey National Guard, where he witnessed the Newark riots of 1967 and helped to restore order. Most of all, though, Tom loved antiques, Civil War history, Italian food, world traveling, and conversation with everyone he met.

Tom is survived by his loving wife, Antoinette (nee Savino), of 28 years, his three children, Thomas, Robert and James Federico, his sister, Joan Niemczyk, his former wife, Sandra (nee Yaskiw) Federico, seven grandchildren, and extended family and friends.

The funeral will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 29 from Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona with a Mass at 10:30 am at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, Verona. Family and friends will also be received on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Prout Funeral Home.

Anyone wishing to make a donation in Tom’s memory can donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

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Ms. Kathleen M. (nee Basil) Flores, 49, died on January 30, 2016. A funeral mass will be offered in Our Lady of the Lake Church, Verona on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. Visiting in the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m.

Born in Red Bank, Ms. Flores lived in Verona for most of her life. She was the office manager for Dr. Judith Post in Bloomfield for the past 29 years, where the doctor and staff were like family.

Kathy was an Irish step dancer with the Peter J. Smith School of Dancing.

She was the beloved mother of James P. Flores, the loving sister of Thomas F. Basil, (Dolores), John J. Basil and Sheila A. Alfano (Louis). She is also survived by her sister-in-law Susan Basil and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Ms. Flores was predeceased by her parents, James F. & Sheila J. (nee Kelly) Basil and her brothers James T. Basil and Michael Ferina.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the James Flores Trust, c/o Mrs. Sheila Basil Alfano, 159 Mountainview Road, Warren, NJ 07059 would be appreciated.

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Mr. Frederick A. Sutterlin, 76, died on January 25, 2016 in Belleville. Services and interment were private.

Born in Montclair, Mr. Sutterlin grew up in Livingston, graduating in the first class of Livingston High School, and moved to Verona in 1962.

He was the maintenance Mmanager at E.J. Brooks Company in Newark for over 30 years, where he also served on the board of trustees for many years.

In his free time he greatly enjoyed saltwater fishing, working in his garden and flower beds, and being with family, friends and neighbors.

Mr. Sutterlin was predeceased by his wife Gail P. Sutterlin. He is the father of Todd E. Sutterlin (Suzanne) and Kim K. Smith (Bruce). He is also survived by granddaughters, Jocelyn, Emilyanne & Holly Smith and Kirsten Sutterlin.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Verona Lions Club, the American Lung Association or the American Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

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Rosalind Mehr Krupp, of Verona, North Caldwell and Maplewood, N.J., was born March 20, 1920 in New York City, and died on February 5, 2016. She married Arthur Louis Krupp in 1942, and they enjoyed a loving marriage for over 70 years until his death in May of 2013.

She was predeceased by her beloved brothers and sisters, Stan Mehr, Seymour Mehr, Gloria Bass, Rhoda Young and her grandson Josh Krupp.

She is survived by her sons, Jan Krupp (Jan) of Napa, Calif., Bart Krupp (Pat) of Montclair, and Fred Krupp (Laurie Devitt) of Norwalk, Conn., as well as her grandchildren Edward (Monika) and Staci Krupp (Grant Gerber), Sarah (Marcus Young) and Marcus Krupp, and Alex (Casey Hallen), Zach (Heidi) and Jackson Krupp, as well as great-grandchildren Emma, Phillip and Nathan Krupp, Estelle and Max Gerber.

Rosalind graduated from Hunter College and received a Masters degree in History from Montclair State College. For many years she thrived teaching history at Verona High School, and then adult education courses. She was an avid gardener, and always enjoyed reading, whether The New York Times or a good history book. In later years she was often delighted to hear from former students who told her of the impact she had on their lives by inspiring them to believe in their own abilities.

A graveside service will be held at noon on February 7 at Menorah Cemetery, 601 Passaic Ave, Clifton, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers please consider making a contribution to the cause of your choice.

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Mrs. Anna S. Denora died on Thursday, February 11, 2016 in Glen Ridge. Visiting in the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Sunday, February 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. A funeral mass will be offered in Our Lady of the Lake Church, Verona on Monday at 10:30 a.m.

Born in Jersey City, Mrs. Denora grew up there and Arlington. She lived in Colonia and Sayreville before moving to Verona 18 years ago.

Mrs. Denora was the devoted wife of the late Carlo “Carl” Denora. She is survived by her loving sons James and his wife Sherri and Michael and his wife Geralynne and beloved grandchildren Abigail, Joseph, Ryan, Daniel and Carly. She is also survived by her sister Jean Bellina.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Verona Rescue Squad, 12 Church Street, Verona NJ 07044 would be appreciated.

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Mrs. Pearl (nee LaPointe) Burns, 84, died on February 18, 2016 at her home in Verona. A funeral mass will be offered in Our Lady of the Lake Church, Verona on Monday, 22 at 10 a.m.
Visiting in the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.

Born in Newark, Mrs. Burns moved to Verona 64 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, James A. Burns, her son James, her sons-in-law Jack Bescherer and Gary Rizzo, her grandson Matthew Rizzo and her siblings.

Mrs. Burns is survived by her children, Janice Bescherer; Jacklyn Duda and her husband, Theodore; Paul and his wife, Susan; Thomas and his wife, Ann; Anne Marie Rizzo; Nancy Wright and her husband, Curtis; Eileen McMahon and her husband, Richard; Peter; Teresa Rondi and her husband, Robert; Michael and his wife, Tania and Patrick and his wife, Maggie. She is also the grandmother of 21 and the great grandmother of seven.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Endowment Fund of Our Lady of the Lake Church would be appreciated.

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