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Claude Hayden Obituary
Claude was born in Denver, Colo., to Frank and Gertrude Hayden, and raised in Wantagh, N.Y. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force with the 321st Bomb Wing SAC, based in the Middle East. Claude was the owner of Hayden & Son's Ltd. for over 50 years, starting in Westwood, moving it later to Sparta in 1975, when he moved here. He was a councilman, fire commissioner, and chairman of the Planning Board in Westwood from 1969-1975. In 1981, Claude wrote the restroom handicap code for the U.S. government. He was an avid NASCAR race fan, and attended the very first Daytona 500 as well as the 50th anniversary Daytona 500 race. Claude was a "Forever Fan" of the New York Metropolitans professional baseball team.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Linda (Piccerelli) Hayden; two sons, William (Jocelyn) of Frankford, and Christopher of Sparta; and a granddaughter, Krystal Hayden. He also leaves behind his beloved beagle "Bella."
Friends and family are invited Monday, 4-8 p.m., to Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta. An 8 p.m. Air Force honor service will be held, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 350 Sparta Ave., Bldg. B, Suite 2, Sparta, N.J. 07871.
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william hayden
May 14, 2016
Pops, it's almost a year. I miss you!!! Love Bill
June 1, 2015
Dear Linda and family,
John and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. He is at peace and has gone to his new home in heaven...May you find peace and comfort in the arms of Our Lord.
Barbara & John Dowd (Palm Coast, FL)
Kellie Cash
June 1, 2015
Chris and Family
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family
Donna Iozzino
June 1, 2015
So sorry to hear about your loss, Donna and Fred Iozzino
Bill & Pat Schoeck
June 1, 2015
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the Hayden family.
DR. JOSEPH AND CANDY SALERNO
June 1, 2015
DEAR HAYDEN FAMILY~
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDFATHER. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS!
WARMLY~
JOE AND CANDY
Bob Pollard
May 30, 2015
Renee and I are so sorry to hear about Claude. After finding you two after all those years, it is a shame we never got to see you and him again. He never changed. I would recognize him in a second. I never knew that he was born in Denver. Sincerely Bob and Renee.
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