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Douglas Ackerman Obituary
Douglas Ackerman, 66, of Waldwick, a 28 year dedicated finance manager at Teterboro Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, passed on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 surrounded by love after a short battle with lung cancer. He is predeceased by his mother Evelyn Ackerman (of Waldwick). He is survived by his sister Dona Feldhann (of Brick, formerly of Waldwick), wife Jeannie Ackerman (of Waldwick), mother-in-law Ruth Wiese (of Midland Park), sister and brother in-law Shanel and Charles Klein (of Maryland), daughter and son-in-law Alexis Ackerman-Jacob and Rennie Jacob (of Hawthorne), daughter and son-in-law Ericka and Brian O'Hara and grandsons Jackson and Colin O'Hara (of Bloomingdale). Friends may visit with the family from 4-8pm on Friday, August 24, 2018 at the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home, 557 Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne. A funeral service will be held at 7pm. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Department of Persons with Disabilities (DPD) at http://dpd.org/. (www.browningforshay.com)
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Douglas Eschenbach
August 30, 2018
I spent many years working with Doug at Teterboro Chrysler, He was a great co-worker, good friend and all around wonderful guy.
doretta auld
August 27, 2018
I worked with doug at teterboro for many years back in the 80's and 90's. at that time my father owned teterboro Chrysler. i remember all the laughs and good times. i am truly saddened to learn of his passing. he was a good man. may god rest his soul.
Lisa Kaminski
August 26, 2018
I just saw you last month and didn't think it would have been the last. So deeply saddened to hear of your passing. Thank you for your service you gave to us as long time customers of Teterboro Chrysler. You were a great person and always spoke about your family, especially your grand children. They were lucky to have you. Hope you get a hole in one in heaven. Rest In Peace. Love, lisa, tim, Kyle & courtney kaminski you will be greatly missed!
DAWN ITRI
August 24, 2018
So sad to hear of Doug's passing. I am a customer of Jeep and had Doug do my finances on a number of vehicles we grew to know each other over the years ...he was a great guy that will be deeply missed .R.I.P.
Tim Creadick
August 23, 2018
I stood in your office today and can't believe you won't be coming back. It was a honor and privilege to work with you all these years but I will miss your friendship and laughs we had the most. Rest in peace my friend you will be missed
August 23, 2018
Another kind, loving soul leaves us for the angels. Doug, you were a special friend to our entire family and the memory of your smiling face will always be with us.
We send our condolences to Jeannie, Alexis and Ericka and the entire family at this time of great sadness.
With sympathy and love,
Bev, Chuck (Kristen) and Dave Mergl
Ramsey, NJ
Chris Corasio
August 22, 2018
Doug you will be missed by all those whose lives you've touched, and there were many. You were always there, you were always willing to help. Our deepest sympathies go out to Jeannie, Alexis, Ericka, and Dona.
All our love, Chris, Kim and Justin
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