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Kevin Westergaard Obituary

WESTERGAARD Kevin Joseph , 48, of West Paterson, NJ passed away suddenly on Monday, May 25, 2009. Born and raised in Paterson, NJ, he resided in West Paterson since 1997. Kevin enjoyed fresh water fishing.Mr. Westergaard was employed as a groundsman with George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus for thirty years.Beloved husband of Harriet (Wixson) Westergaard. Loving and devoted father of Brandy Perry and husband, Dennis and April Westergaard. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca. Dear brother of William Westergaard of Hawthorne, Robert Westergaard of West Paterson, Brian Westergaard, his twin, of Ogdensburg, Mary Thogode of Spring Hill, FL and the late Walter Westergaard. Loving uncle of Dawn and several nieces and nephews.A funeral service is planned for Thursday, May 28, 2009, 8 PM at Vander Plaat Colonial Home, Inc., 13-31 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ, 201-797-3500. Cremation will be private. The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Kevin may be made to the American Diabetes Association, NJ Office, CenterPointe II, Suite 103, 1160 Route 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. For additional information please visit www.vpfairlawn.com.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on May 27, 2009.

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Karen & John ( Ellmore) Pollaro

June 6, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Karen Pomante

May 28, 2009

Our Deepest Sympathy to the family. A great guy ! Till we meet again.
Pomante Family

Wayne Ellmore

May 27, 2009

I am sorry I cannot make it down there for the funeral of my good friend, Kevin, but I want you to know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this terrible time. I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss him too.
With love and sympathy,
Wayne Ellmore

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