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Andrew Ercolano Obituary
Born and raised in New York City, he resided in Woodcliff Lake for seven years before moving to Ridgewood 27 years ago. He was a parishioner of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church in Ridgewood. He was a sailor and woodworker and acrylic paint artist. Prior to retiring, he owned and operated Glenco and Glen Design in Bergen County.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra L. (Morales) Ercolano; his children, Andrea Chambers, Michael Ercolano, Robert Ercolano, Christina Creedon and Andrew Ercolano; his nine grandchildren; and his siblings, Rita Frezza and Frances Karman. He was predeceased by his sister, Rosemarie Ercolano.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date and details will be posted on the funeral home website when available. Cremation will be private.
Arrangements are by Vander Plaat-Caggiano Funeral Home in Fair Lawn.
Memorial donations may be made to the Valley Hospice, 15 Essex Road, Paramus, NJ 07652; or Cancer Awareness Resource Exchange (CARE), Attn: Harvey Kunz, 24 Arrowhead Road, Old Tappan, NJ 07675.
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cheryl kasprzyk
August 4, 2012
Mike and family, so sorry to hear the news. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Pete, Cheryl, Emily and Allison Kasprzyk
Bill and Brigid Pigott
August 3, 2012
Sandy and family, words cannot express our feelings at this time. Please know you are loved and many people are praying for Andy and the family.
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