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Andrew Topp Obituary
Reverend Andrew John Topp, 58, of North Haledon, NJ, a selfless humanitarian and avid pilot, went home to the Lord doing what he loved most, flying, on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
He received a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in 1981 followed by a Master's in Theology from New Brunswick Theological Seminary in 1983. Andrew has served as the Pastor of the First Reformed Church of Boonton since 1998, prior to that he pastored several churches in the Passaic/Bergen area. Andy served as the Chairperson of the Rotary District 7490 Gift of Life Foundation and coordinated the lifesaving heart surgeries for hundreds of children from across the world. He was the President and Founder of the International Humanitarian Aid Foundation, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to provide assistance directly to disadvantaged people across the world and threatened by natural disaster. In support of his son's activities, Andy volunteered as Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 20 from 1993-2000 in Haledon. He was a member of the Ridgewood A.M. Rotary Club since the late 1970's. His volunteer and charitable work worldwide touched lives everywhere he went.
Surviving are his beloved wife, Milande (Leonard) Topp and daughter Elena: devoted children, Erica (John) Fischer - Kaslander, Joshua, Zachary, Guy, Linnea, and their mother, Karen Fischer; loving mother, Ruth (VanGoor) Topp; dear brother, Kevin (Debra) Topp and sister, Beth (Dan) Farrow; Loving Grandfather of Benjamin Edwin and Jacob Alvin Kaslander. He was predeceased by his father, Andrew and brother Robert.
The Celebration of Andy's Life will be held at his church, The First Reformed Church of Boonton, 236 Washington St., Boonton, NJ 07005 on Sunday, May 6, 2018 with a Memorial Visitation from 1-4 pm followed by a Memorial Service at 4:00 pm. Arrangements in care of the Codey & Mackey Funeral Home of Boonton. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.codeymackeyfh.com.
In lieu flowers, donations to Milande Topp Leonard in Trust for the care of Elena Milande Topp, PO Box 13, Midland Park, NJ 07432 or continue to support Andy's work with International Humanitarian Aid Foundation at www.pastorandy.us
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Bob Markarian
June 14, 2018
6/14/18
To the Andy Topp Family:
Milande (Leonard) Topp and daughter Elena, Erica Fischer - Kaslander, Joshua, Zachary, Guy, Linnea, and their mother, Karen Fischer.
I am very sorry for your loss. For years Andy and I worked at the Gift of Life program for our Rotary District 7490, and was an asset.
He will be sorely missed.
Best Regards,
Bob Markarian, Rotarian/Realtor®
(201) 845-3775
Rotary International District 7490:
Past President, The Rotary Club of Bergenfield/Dumont, NJ, USA
Past Chairman-District 7490 Directory
Nikola Miladinovic
May 7, 2018
May the devotion to help your fellow man have influenced others to continue along the same path. Peace be with you!
Juan edgar Gomez
May 5, 2018
Todos los socios de mi Club Rotario La Paz Sur Bolivia - Distrito 4690, sentimos la temprana partida de nuestro amigo Andy, a quien no olvidaremos nunca por su ayuda permanente en GOL, para que ninos bolivianos con cardiopatias congenitas sean operados en USA, que Dios lo acoja en su reino .
Sophie Ciszewski
May 5, 2018
My deepest condolences to Rev Andy's family and friends. I had only met him through his selfless work with Home for Good and he was kind and humble. A great loss to the community and his family and friends. May he Rest In Peace. Sophie Ciszewski
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