Doreen Schoonmaker

Doreen Schoonmaker obituary, Paramus, NJ

Doreen Schoonmaker

Doreen Schoonmaker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vander Plaat Memorial Home on Feb. 9, 2026.
Doreen M. Schoonmaker, 78, of Maywood, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Doreen was predeceased by her parents, Vernon and Marion Schoonmaker. She leaves behind loved ones who care deeply about her.

Doreen dedicated over 30 years of service to Hewlett Packard, where, in her latter years, she worked as an administrative assistant. After that chapter of her career she worked at Becton Dickinson.

She lived in Union City, Bergenfield (graduating Bergenfield High School in 1965), and Hackensack before settling in Maywood.

She loved travel, photography, Star Trek, the Eagles (rock band), and the Yankees. She had fond memories of her last vacation in Hawaii.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to her dear friend, Aileen Kealy.

A memorial service to celebrate Doreen's life and memory will be held at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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