Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 23, 2014 Obituaries Ogden C. Beresford Ogden C. Beresford of Allendale died April 10. He was 93. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of Columbia College, where he was active in the Varsity Club. Along with his wife Mary Louise, he was the co-owner of Old Tappan Travel in Old Tappan before retiring. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Allendale, where he served on the vestry and building com- mittee and taught Sunday School. He also served on the steering and building committees of Northern Highlands Regional High School. He was a member of the Allendale Holiday Observers, the Lions Club in Old Tappan and Allendale VFW Post 10181. He is survived by his daugh- ters Christianne Gerken of Randolph, and Jean Johnson of New Fairfield, Ct. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Louise. He is also survived by three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 50 George Street, Allendale, NJ 07401. John B. Gilmour John B. Gilmour of Midland Park died April 16. He was 90. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a POW in Germany and the recipient of a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a member of VFW Post 7086 in Midland Park and the Allendale Rod and Gun Club. He is survived by his children Virginia A. Marra, John “Jack” W. Gilmour, Sue L. Milano and Edward J. Gilmour. He is also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchil- dren. He was predeceased by his wife Gladys J. Gilmour. Arrangements were made by the Olthuis Funeral Home in Midland Park. George Granese George Granese of Wyckoff died April 10. He was 93. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Ameri- can Parkinson Disease Foundation, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305. Nancy Reck Herink Nancy Reck Herink of Ridgewood died April 7. She was 76. She received her bachelor’s degree from Fairleigh Dick- inson University in Rutherford and a master’s degree from Kean University. She also earned a master’s degree and a doctorate from Columbia University. She was an associate professor at Green Mountain College and taught for many years at Felician College. After retiring, she tutored a Korean ESL group in the English language and American culture. She was the author of “Natural Recipes for Children,” and she researched and wrote “East Hampton Elite: Celebrity Guide” which was published under the pseudonym Melody Mavis Martin. She was a member of the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood and the College Club. She is survived by her husband Richie, her children Paul and Jennifer Helm and six grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. A memorial service will be held on Sat- urday, April 26 at 11 a.m. at the Community Church of Ho- Ho-Kus, 400 Warren Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus. Carl T. Hofstrom Carl T. Hofstrom of Wyckoff died March 28. He was 95. He was hired as a stock boy at 18 years of age sweep- ing floors for George Tiemann & Co. He and his partner eventually became owners of the company. He is survived by his children Peter of Boulder, Colorado, Constance of Ridgefield, Connecticut, Glen of Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania, and Jane of Wyckoff. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was pre- deceased by his wife Alva. The family asks that a simple act of kindness be performed in Mr. Hofstrom’s memory. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 3, at 2 p.m. at the Wyckoff Reformed Church, 580 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Norma June Holland Norma June Holland, nee Adams, of Oakland, formerly of Wyckoff, died April 14. She was 89. She was a graduate of Montclair State Teachers’ College and taught in Boonton High School. She was a member of the Wyckoff Reformed Church for more than 50 years. She was a lifetime member of the Oakland Garden Club, and provided a monthly hor- ticultural therapy program at the Oakland Care Center. She is survived by her children Julie E. Holland and Noel R. Holland, both of Oakland. She was predeceased by her husband Robert T. Holland. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to the Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Eleanor C. Mulligan Eleanor C. Mulligan, nee Stengele, of Midland Park, formerly of Maywood, died April 10. She was 90. Before retiring in 1989, she worked for National Community Bank. She is survived by her grandchildren Laurie Mitchell Simpson, Lloyd Mitchell, Megan Mulligan, Kristen Boone, TJ Mulligan, and Sean, Carly, Connor and Kate Mulligan. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, one great, great-grandson and her brother Robert Stengele. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas J., and her children Eleanor Mitchell, William G., and Thomas. She was also predeceased by her brothers Arthur and Sonny. Arrange- ments were made by Trinka-Faustini Funeral Service in Maywood. Matthew L. Saczawa Matthew L. Saczawa of Mahwah, formerly of Walling- ton, died April 9. He was 91. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He attended Rutgers University School of Business, where he earned a degree in business adminis- tration. He began his business career as an administrative assistant at Gulf Oil, then moved to a managerial position at Henoch Oil of Clifton. In 1964, he became co-owner of Degree Day Systems, Inc. in Cedar Grove, from where he retired in 1987. He was a charter member and president of Club du Bon Vivant – a wine tasting club. He is survived by his wife Florence and his children Thomas Saczawa of Den- ville, Nancy Douso of Tallahassee, Florida, Mark Saczawa of Wantage. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Van EmburghSneider-Per- nice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Labre Indian School, 1000 Tongue River Road, Ashland, MT 59003. Gaetana A. Sinagra Gaetana “Gae” A. Sinagra of Franklin Lakes, formerly of Bronx, New York, Garfield and Washington Town- ship, died April 12. She was 85. She was a parishioner of Saint Elizabeth’s R.C. Church in Wyckoff, where she was a member of Saint Elizabeth’s Seniors. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Padre Pio Group in Fort Lee. She is sur- vived by her husband Salvatore of Franklin Lakes and her daughters Fortunata Campbell and Anne Marie Sinagra. She is also survived by six grandchildren and her sister Marie Devaney. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Lauretta M. Verga Lauretta M. Verga, nee Chiswell, of Wyckoff died April 14. She was 78. She was employed by the Paterson News and the Ridgewood News before retiring from the Rhodes Agency in Midland Park. She was a parishioner of Saint Elizabeth RC Church in Wyckoff. She is survived by her husband Anthony of Wyckoff and her children Therese Squicciarini of Flemington and John Verga of Morris Plains. She is also survived seven grandchildren and her siblings Patricia Chiswell and Frank Chiswell, both of Chicago, Illinois and Robert Chiswell of Hubbardton, Ver- mont. She was predeceased by her son Thomas Verga and her brother David Chiswell. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Bergen Unit, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Music education (continued from page 9) As the Midland Park Public Schools finalizes its 2014– 2015 budget, the announcement of this year’s Best Commu- nities for Music Education designation brings attention to the importance of keeping music education part of school’s core education and music’s vital role in student success in school, Capuano noted. The Best Communities for Music Education program plays an important part of the NAMM Foundation’s efforts to make music education part of the core curriculum assur- ing that the benefits of music making are available to every child. Numerous studies have demonstrated that learning to play music can boost academic and social skills, lower disciplinary action and keep kids in schools.