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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