Maria Cording

Maria Cording obituary, Paramus, NJ

Maria Cording

Maria Cording Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vander Plaat Memorial Home on Jan. 21, 2024.

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Maria, (nee Maggi), 85, of Paramus, formerly of Paterson, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Maria spent her 30-year career in education at Elmwood Park Memorial High School teaching Advanced Mathematics, having received her master's in mathematics from Montclair State Teacher's College in 1961. As a highlight, Maria was awarded the prestigious Princeton Prize for Distinguished Secondary School Teaching in the State of New Jersey, in 1995. In her leisure time, she enjoyed classic films and Broadway theatre, preparing Italian specialties for her family, and spending time at the racetrack and casinos. Maria kept up with current events, reading two newspapers each day and kept her mind sharp with nightly views of Jeopardy.
Devoted mother of Gina and her husband David Kipp and John and his wife Kateri Cording. Treasured Nonna of Alexandra Maria Kipp, Olivia Jennie Kipp, and Grace Rose Budd-Cording. Predeceased by her life-long friend John Cording (2023).
Family will receive friends on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 113 South Farview Avenue, Paramus, NJ. Memorial service will begin at 6pm Friday in the funeral home.

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January 23, 2024

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January 21, 2024

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Marietta Rothwell Steransak

January 23, 2024

Miss Maggi was a great influence to me. Her vibrant style of teaching urged me to pursue teaching as a career. No one could sleep in her exciting class where everyone was engaged. She´d stand on top of the desk with and an oval spaghetti plate and with her booming voice she us how to solve math problems! Her memory lives on.

Marietta Rothwell Steransak

January 22, 2024

I just learned about the passing of my favorite teacher, Miss Maggi. She was the most vibrant energetic phenomenon and influenced me to become a teacher. Her antics in the classroom were exciting and always helped us learn math. She stand on a desk in high heels and shout about how to solve a math problem. No student ever slept in her class !!! Such a dedicated educator who I dearly loved.

Tom & Sue Maggi

January 21, 2024

I have such fond memories of my dear cousin, Maria. I will remember her fun-loving spirit, laugh, and impromptu singing and guitar-playing at family gatherings forever. Rest in peace, Maria.

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