Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 15, 2014 Obituaries Robert Charles Brady Robert Charles Brady of Franklin Lakes died Oct. 4. He was 91. He was a U.S. military veteran of World War II. He graduated from Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha in 1941, and earned the award of Eagle Scout. He attended Creighton University and the University of Detroit, where he studied engineering. He worked for the Sun Chemical Company in Philadelphia and Pfister Chemical in Ridge- field, where he held the position of general manager until he was nearly 80. He served on the Franklin Lakes Council from 1981-92, and was the police commissioner for much of that time. He was a member of the Ridgewood Country Club and he served as a director from 1989-92. He coached youth football for four years, and was a parishioner of Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Franklin Lakes, where he served on the Parish Council. He is survived by his wife Katherine (Stocker) and his children Ann E. Brady of North Haledon, Patrick R. Brady of New Hampshire, Susan M. Brady of Massachusetts, Carol L. Lundgren of Sweden, Thomas M. Brady of New York City, and Katherine A. Spencer of Pennsylvania. He is also survived by 13 grand- children and his brothers John R. of Nebraska, William G. of Arizona, and Michael G. of New Zealand. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to NYU Faces, 223 East 34th Street, New York, NY, 10016. Raymond E. Caputi Raymond E. Caputi of Franklin Lakes died Oct. 5. He was 28. He is survived by his son Riley Caputi of Atco; his parents Robert Caputi of Upper Saddle River and Robin Roux of Orcutt, California; and his sisters Heather Caputi of Congers, New York and Kailey Roux of Orcutt, Califor- nia. He is also survived by his grandparents Joyce Langton and Robert V. and Judy Caputi. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Michael Paul Colina Michael Paul Colina of Wyckoff died Aug. 12. He was 90. He worked for RAF Industries for many years as a machinist and later at Frost King as an inventory/shipping assistant. He played soccer and baseball and bowled professionally during his lifetime. He is survived by his children Michele Capeci, Bob Colina, and Donnel Sinclair and 13 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Alice, his father Fred Colina, his mother Lily Colina, and his sister Mary Huerta. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foun- dation or Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Catherine Doto Catherine Doto, nee Patris of Midland Park, formerly of Clifton and Toms River, died Oct. 1. She was 98. For 20 years, she worked for ITT Corp. in Nutley. She was also a seamstress. She was a volunteer at the Community Medical Center in Toms River and was active in many community clubs. She was the wife of the late Frank Doto and sister of the late Frank Patris, Michael Patris, Margaret Luterzo, Eleanor Matthey, Florence Dolese, and Lena Dellraria. She is survived by her sister-in-law of Beatrice Patris, brother- in-law Frank Dolese, and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by Kimak Funeral Home in Carlstadt. Memorial donations may be made to the Valley Hospice, c/o Valley Hospital, 223 North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. tions may be made to the Disabled Veterans National Foun- dation, 1020 19th Street, NW, Suite 475, Washington, D.C. 20036. Gay “Gaynell” Hessler, nee Walker, of Wyckoff died Oct. 9. She was 83. Before retiring, she was a waitress for Steaks N’ Stuff in Wyckoff for many years. Prior to that, she worked at Town & Country Restaurant in Midland Park. She is survived by her daughters Deborah Hessler- Welch of West Milford, Denise De Prima of Hawthorne, and Lisa Hessler of North Haledon and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband William D. Hes- sler. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Wyckoff Free Public Library, 200 Woodland Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 or the Louis Bay 2nd Library, 345 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506. Get the bear facts New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife representa- tive Michele Smith will present a program about bears on Thursday, Oct. 16. The program will be held at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at Franklin Lakes Borough Hall at 480 DeKorte Drive. This 90 minute seminar includes information about New Jersey’s growing black bear population and its effect on Franklin Lakes. The community is welcome. Smith will provide tips and advice, and will answer questions from the audience. Gay ‘Gaynell’ Hessler Ernst Ketelsen Ernst Ketelsen of Midland Park, formerly of Tean- eck, died Oct. 2. He was 86. He was born on the island of Foehr in Germany. He was raised on Foehr, apprenticed as a carpenter, and served in the army. He came to the United States in 1955. He owned and operated a deli, first in Flushing, Queens, then in Teaneck. After retiring, he drove a school bus. He is survived by his wife Karla and his children Erk and Sesle. He is also survived by five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and his sisters Erika and Inge. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Jean Alma Sokoly Jean Alma Sokoly, nee Niesen, of Wyckoff died Oct. 5. She was 84. Before retiring, she was a teller for United Jersey Bank of Wyckoff for 20 years. She was a member of the Wyckoff Reformed Church in Wyckoff where she served as a deacon. She is survived by her husband Robert Sokoly and her children Deborah Jean Stanchak of King- wood Township, Robert Andrew Sokoly of West Milford, and Bradley William Sokoly of Florida. She is also sur- vived by six grandchildren, one great-grandson, and her siblings Dorothy Gormley of Florida and William Niesen of South Carolina. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Arend ‘Ante’ Van Der Plaats Arend “Ante” Van Der Plaats of Franklin Lakes died Oct. 7. He was 86. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a self-employed mason contractor in Franklin Lakes. He was a member of the Franklin Lakes Seniors and the American Legion Post 240 in Prospect Park. He is survived by his wife Eleanor Van Der Plaats and his daughters Cathie Van Der Plaats and Barbara Murray. He is also survived by two granddaughters and his siblings Trina Ackerman, Florence Koert, Frances Dykhouse, and George Van Der Plaats. He was predeceased by his sons Martin A. and Dennis W. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- Franklin Lakes Scribe Wellness walk announced A Mayor’s Wellness Walk will be held Oct. 25 at the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve. Walkers will gather at 10 a.m. at the preserve’s entrance on High Mountain Road. The program will begin with light stretches. The group will then head out on the trails, which include a new barrier- free trail along the water’s edge, with viewing platforms and picnic areas. Water and light snacks will be provided. All are welcome. For more information, contact Dina Robinson at drobinson@franklinlakes.org. Library board to meet The Franklin Lakes Library Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, Oct. 20. The session will be held at 7 p.m. in the Local History Room of the Franklin Lakes Public Library at 470 DeKorte Drive. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Library plans Halloween activities The Franklin Lakes Public Library has planned a series of Halloween events for children. Children in kindergarten through grade five are invited to Fright Night on Friday, Oct. 24. Tours will begin at 6:30 p.m. Strange occurrences have once again been reported at the library! It appears that the library’s ghosts are back by popular demand. Find out what they are up to by taking a tour “after hours” when books come alive. Tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets must be picked up at the children’s desk by 4 p.m. on Oct. 24. On Oct. 29, the library will host a Prismatic Magic Hal- loween Spooktacular at 7 p.m. This laser show is set to cur- rent pop music and includes animations of Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy, and more. Registration is required; this program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is open to Franklin Lakes residents only. Registration may be completed by calling (201) 891-2224 or by visiting the library at 470 DeKorte Drive during regular hours. The library will welcome trick-or-treaters on Halloween (Oct. 31) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children may stop by in their costumes and receive a treat. ‘Visit’ the 1939 World’s Fair Visit Temple Emanuel of North Jersey at 2 p.m. on Oct. 19 for a look at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York City. The fair was a showcase of pre-war transportation, indus- try, and entertainment. Participants will view a high-quality silent color record- ing from the Medicus Amateur Film Collection with an added soundtrack of dance music from the 1920s and 30s. The program runs approximately 90-minutes and is free and open to the public. Light refreshments and ice cream will be served. Temple Emanuel of North Jersey is located at 558 High Mountain Road in Franklin Lakes. Visit www.tenjfl.org or call (201) 560-0200 for more information. Temple hosts Simchat Torah celebration The Chabad Jewish Center invites the community to a Simchat Torah event on Thursday, Oct. 16. Simchat Torah – the most joyous day on the Jewish calendar – will be cele- brated with an open bar, buffet dinner, a children’s program with prizes, and dancing all night long. The celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m. at 375 Pulis Avenue in Franklin Lakes. There is no charge, but $180 sponsors are welcome. For more information, call (201) 848-0449 or visit www. chabadplace.org.