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Joseph Fagan Obituary

FAGAN Joseph H., age 75 of Mahwah, died on February 26, 2008. Joseph was born in Newark on April 12, 1932. He was a Director of Purchasing for Versa Products in Paramus until he retired in 1997. Joseph was also the Director of the Mahwah Little League from 1969 to 1972. Surviving is his loving wife, Maryellen (nee Kincaid), his children, Patricia Hollenstein of Pompton Lakes, Thomas of Emerson, Joseph of Milford, PA and Robert of Pompton Lakes. Joseph also leaves his 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and his brother William of Avenel, NJ. Joseph is predeceased by his mother Doris and his step-father John Rooney. Visiting hours are Wednesday Feb 27, 7-9 PM and Thursday Feb 28, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A prayer service will be Friday 10 AM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481, www.vpfh.com. Interment will follow at the Redeemer Cemetery, Mahwah. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105-1942 or Valley Hospice, 223 North Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Feb. 27, 2008.

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Michael & Joann Mistretta

March 4, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michael Mistretta

March 1, 2008

To the Fagan Family,

I was deeply saddened when I learned about Joe’s passing. Growing up on Strong Street in the 70’s I have wonderful memories of Joe and the warmth and kindness he gave to all in the neighborhood. The Mistretta family sends our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Steven Farago

February 28, 2008

Dear Tom,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss.

Joanne Bloch

February 28, 2008

Dear Pat and Raymond and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing, please note I will keep him and your family in my prayers. May God give you comfort at this most trying time.

Your Cousin,

Joanne Bloch

Gus Kousoulas

February 27, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest symphathy.

We pray for the well-being of your family. May his memory stay with us for ever.


Gus, Effie and Elena Kousoulas

Danny Vaswani

February 27, 2008

Dear Tom,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the demise of your father. May his soul rest in peace. My prayers are with you and your family on this loss.

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