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Wayne Kiefer Obituary
Born to Warren K. and Catherine Kiefer in Teaneck, he lived in Palisades Park before moving to Highland Lakes 22 years ago.
Mr. Kiefer worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Palisades Park for 25 years before retiring in 1992. He also owned and operated Pop Pops Pastime in Warwick, N.Y. He served as a volunteer fireman for the Palisades Park Fire Department and then served as an E.M.T. for the Vernon Ambulance Squad. Mr. Kiefer also was a former cubmaster for Pack 379, Palisades Park, and a lifetime member of the Palisades Park Elks Lodge. He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for crabbing and was a dedicated handyman.
Mr. Kiefer was the beloved husband of Sarah Houston Kiefer; devoted father of Colleen Biango and her husband, Anthony, of Vernon, Kellie Anne Spagnuolo and her husband, Robert, of Vernon, Wayne K. Kiefer Jr. and his wife, Celeste, of Wichita, Kan., and Kenneth Kiefer of Vernon; loving grandfather of Krysten, Anthony, Nicholas, Trenton, Zachary, Lucas and Trina; dear brother of Lana Ajemian and her husband, Dr. Peter Ajemian, of Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y.; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive their friends at Ferguson-Vernon Funeral Home, 241 Route 94, Vernon, on Thursday, July 24, 2008, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, July 25, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 11 a.m. at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.
Memorial donations to the Vernon Ambulance Squad, P.O. Box 236, Vernon, NJ 07462 would be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
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Denise Greco
January 24, 2009
To the Kiefer Family,
I am so sorry, my deepest sympathy in your loss, My name is Denise Greco and I had the pleasure of having Wayne as a good friend and employee at the Palisades Park Post Office, Wayne was a great person, he truly loved his family, he was a proud husband, father and grandfather. And he was also a good true friend. after Wayne retired from the P.O., we kept in touch a little, the last time I spoke to Wayne was when he had just opened his little shop.
Be sure that even though Wayne is not with us physically, he is there as a Guardian Angel for Sally, his children and grandchildren, and he will always be in the hearts and thoughts of anyone who was lucky enough to know him.
Krysten Kiefer
September 27, 2008
Anyone who knew my grandfather, was a lucky person. He either made you smile or made you go insane. He was the best there was; husband, father, grandfather, you name it. I'll never forget a single moment I spent with him. All we can do now is laugh at the good times, and make everything the best it can be now. He'll always be looking down over everyone he loved. Especially my grandma. Miss you pop-pop.
Edna Allen
August 4, 2008
Your father and husband was the sunshine in the Palisades Park neighborhood! I will always remember how many people would hit their car horn as he walked his postal route to say hello to Wayne. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you.
Mike and Lynn Downs
July 26, 2008
We were sorry to hear about Wayne's death. We'll keep you and your family in our prayers at this very sad time in your lives.
Dave & Anne Vaughan
July 25, 2008
Will always remember Wayne's great smile and how much he loved his family. He will be missed. Sincerely
Dave & Anne Vaughan
trudi hickey
July 24, 2008
If you were a cousin, you can remember Wayne as being someone that has made you laugh and cry throughout your life, and the crying part is because he made you laugh so much. The fond memories will last forever especially the "pencil" behind the ear to hold up the glasses. We love you cousin Wayne, and you will be missed.
love Trudi & Jody
Kalipetis Family
July 24, 2008
May you rest in peace, and smile down on us. You will be missed.
Mr & Mrs Scott HEEREN
July 23, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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