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Clare Pfeifer Obituary
CLARE A. PFEIFER
AGE: 50 PANTHER VALLEY
Clare A. Pfeifer died suddenly on Dec. 31, 2008 at her home in Panther Valley. She was 50. Born in Denville she was raised in Mendham. She lived in Parsippany for 19 years before moving to Allamuchy 1 year ago. Clare was the Medical Staff Coordinator for Kindred Hospital in Dover for the last 4 years. Previous to that she worked for AT&T for 15 years. Clare lived in a loving relationship with her partner of twenty years, Donna Interlante, at Panther Valley.
She was the loving daughter of Stan Pfeifer, Hackettstown and Marie Pfeifer, Mendham. Clare shared a special relationship with her sister, Arlene, her husband, Bob Reilly and her nephews, Tim and Mike and her niece, Christine. Clare and her brother, Ken, and his partner, Luis Rodriguez spent many happy hours together during her short lifetime.
Clare was a tennis enthusiast from an early age. She picked up a racquet at the age of five, won several local tournaments, played on the Mendham High School Tennis Team and also for Rutgers University while a student there, graduating in 1981 with a Bachelor's degree. She was a talented artist who was coming into her own painting nature and the small animals who lived in nature that she enjoyed so much.
She leaves behind her maternal aunts, Palma Antonaccio, Jean and her husband, Peter Cipparullo. Her cousins, Frank and Mark Antonaccio, Peter Cipparullo, Jr., and his wife Pamela and their four children, and also her cousin Richard Cipparullo. She is also survived by her uncle Leonard Capricciuolo and his wife, Nancy and their four children. Clare's paternal aunts, Marjorie Kelley, and her children, Kathy and her husband Mike Hayworth and their two children, and Karen and Steve Hayworth and their two children and Paula Rhoades and her two children and Jacqueline Wilson and her six children.
Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9am until 10am at the Bailey Funeral Home, 8 Hilltop Rd. Mendham. Funeral Mass Saturday 10:30am at St. Joseph Church Mendham. Interment Mendham Hilltop Cemetery.
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coleen kolenda
January 11, 2009
to clare's love ones at this great timeof sorrow....I Am an Rn that worked in Kindred Hospital with clare ...she was always pleasant cheerful and very helpful...I was shocked at her passing so young and so loved...She is now an angel watching over us and helping us through our time of grief...she will be missed by all...Coleen Kolenda RN/Randolph NJ
Cathy Touzet
January 11, 2009
Dearest Donna & Family,
It is with much sadness that I received the email today informing me of the heartbreaking news. I truly enjoyed the friendship that Clare provided me on the several lunches, you were generous enough to include me in. I enjoyed Clare's company very much. She will be truly missed. May my prayers for you & your family offer some small comfort.
Judy Rappaport
January 11, 2009
To Clare's Loved Ones:
I'm deeply saddened to hear of Clare's passing. Clare was a kind and gentle soul whose bright smile and happy eyes would light up your life.
Many people pass through life without having the good fortune to have loved and been loved and it's consoling to know that can't be said about Clare.
I knew Clare mostly through her partner, Donna, who I work with. There was never one day at work that I didn't hear something about Clare's busy life. I sometimes envied the love and care I saw and heard as I didn’t have that myself.
At this most difficult time I hope Clare's loved ones find the strength that's in them that they didn't know they have.
My Heartfelt Sympathy to you all
Beth (Robinson) Hemmer
January 6, 2009
Arlene & Family,
So sorry to hear the news about your sister. Very sad. There are no words. I hope you, your family and Clare's loved ones find some comfort somehow. Love, Beth
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Gail Powers
January 6, 2009
Dear Marie,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of your daughter. I'm so terribly sorry. A life lived too short, for sure. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Mira Peck
January 5, 2009
Dear Marie
Sincere sympathy to you and your family on the untimely loss of Clare. My thoughts are with you in your time of grief and celebration of a life lived well.
Michele Peterson
January 4, 2009
Donna and Clare's family,
We were so sorry to hear of Clare's sudden passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Love, Michele & Kirk
Frank and Patrice Altamura
January 3, 2009
Dear Donna and Clare's family,
We are shocked and so sad to hear of Clare's passing. Although we only knew her briefly, she was always kind, sweet and a gentle soul. Our prayers go out to you all.
Frances Sheehan
January 3, 2009
Clare's family and friends,
From the age of 13 when I moved to Mendham, I only have good memories of Clare, what a good person she was, interesting, warm, friendly, caring; you must have been very proud to have had her as your daughter, sister, partner and friend.
My sincerest condolences,
Francesca Huemer Kelly
January 3, 2009
Dear Donna, Marie, Stan, Arlene and Ken and all the family,
I was stunned and so sad this morning to receive the news about Clare's death. I have many, many happy memories of growing up with Clare and will send them to you soon. If I had just checked my messages in time I'd have been there, but am thinking of you right now all together for Clare.
Clare was my tennis partner, my sparring mate (how many playdates ended in fistfights?? And they say girls don't fight - ha!), my fellow detective as we spied on people around town, my defender against bullies and I hers, as well as my fellow teaser-of-younger-siblings. In short, we had the typical intense childhood friendship. Those memories will stay with me forever.
Much love to you all.
Love, Francesca
janet interlante
January 3, 2009
Donna, our prays and thoughts are with you and clare`s family. she was a wonderful person. hopely the wonderful memories will help get you through this difficult time. loveyou
uncle pete and aunt janet
Cindy St.Martin
January 3, 2009
Dear Mr & Mrs Pfeifer, Arlene and Ken and family,
So sorry to hear of Clare's sudden passing. I remember her enthusiasm esp. when she would talk fast.
With heartfelt Sympathy,
Cindy (Lindskog) St.Martin
Judith Michael
January 2, 2009
I didn't know Clare personally, but my sister Nancy was a friend of hers and shared the very sad news with me. I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all of her friends and family members. May the beautiful memories be cherished forever.
Gail Phillips
January 2, 2009
Dear Donna, Marie & family,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers as I rejoice in ALL that was Clare! I smile & chuckle as I recall our times on the tennis courts during her teen years! Thank goodness for memories, they will be with you forever.
With Deepest Sympathy
Dorothy Olin
January 2, 2009
I knew Clare through a good friend of hers... I remember hearing about her beautiful smile... May you find peace in your loving memories of her...
January 2, 2009
Dear Donna,
I was so sorry to hear of Clare's death. I'm sure you'll miss her very much. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your longtime friend and partner. I can only hope that your years of happiness and your many good memories will enable you to live with this sad loss.
Sincerely,
Darlene Fidlow Falone
Nancy Olin
January 2, 2009
Dear Family and Loved Ones of Clare:
Clare was a good friend to me, a warm and wonderful person. I'll never forget her laugh and her smile. I will miss her. I wish you all comfort and peace in this very difficult time.
-Nancy Olin
Otto & Ruth Rentsch
January 2, 2009
Dear Marie, We were sorry to hear about Claire. The write-up
in the Daily Record was beautiful.
May God hold you in the palm of his hand and give you peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fondly,
Otto & Ruth
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