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Anna Lightner Obituary
Anna M. (nee Cassella), 89, of Woodland Park died Wednesday.
Born in Bronx, NY, Mrs. Lightner came to New Jersey, settling first in Caldwell Township and Montclair before moving to Woodland Park in 1956.
Mrs. Lightner was a parishioner of St. Bonaventure R.C. Church, Paterson and a member of the West Paterson Seniors.
She was predeceased by her husband, Otto Lightner, in 1997 and by her brother, Rosario Cassella.
Survivors include: her daughter, Cathy Hecker and her husband, Douglas; her two sons, Donald L. Lightner and Kevin Lightner and his wife, Patricia, all of Woodland Park; her six grandchildren, Daniel, Dana, Kevin, Eric and Lauren Lightner and Jenna Van Duyne and her three great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Samantha and Danica Lightner.
Funeral Services will be 9:30 AM Monday from Bizub-Parker Funeral Home, 47 Main St., Little Falls and 10:15 AM at St. Bonaventure R.C. Church, 174 Ramsey St. at Danforth Ave., Paterson. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Totowa. Visitation on Sunday from 2-6 PM.
Memorial Contributions to Alzheimer's Association, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834 would be appreciated. Visit www.bizub.com for driving directions /online condolences.
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Catherine Brown
May 10, 2013
Dear Dana, I send heartfelt wishes to you and your grandmother's family. May your best memories of her guide all of you through your sorrow at her passing, and may her best qualities inspire your lives.
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Carol DiSalvo
May 4, 2013
Dear Cathy, thanks so much for your message today. My Dad , sister Chrissy and I send our love. We are remembering the fun stories of your mom, Aunt Gloria, my dad and Uncle Danny on the farm when they were growing up! Always laughing, I'm sure Anne & Aunt Gloria are giggling above us, together again. We send our love to you and your family. Love Cousin Carol and Chrissy, Uncle George
Dorothy Ruland
May 3, 2013
So Sorry , Cathy . Its so hard to loose your best friend , your Mom . Hope her Memories and happy times live on in you .
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