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Manfred Lederer Obituary
Manfred G. "Bud," 87, of Orange Park, Florida formerly of Woodcliff Lake passed away peacefully on February 27, 2017. Born to Sonja and Otto Lederer in Berlin, Germany on December 3, 1929, he fled Germany during the holocaust and came to the United States in 1942 and grew up in New York City and upstate New York. He graduated Syracuse University where he met and married his wife of over 50 years, Rosemary (deceased 2009). He served in the Air Force before settling down in New Jersey where he taught history at Waldwick High School. Bud enjoyed life and was passionate about many things especially baseball, where he established and then managed the semi-pro Emerson-Westwood Merchants of the Metropolitan Baseball League. Bud was an avid hobbiest and World War II enthusiast who enjoyed building radio-controlled model ships. He was well renowned in the field and was featured on the cover of modeling magazines. Upon retirement he took up sailing and loved spending his days on the Hudson River on his sailboats "Rosebud" and "Interlude." A memorial is being planned for June and his ashes will be released at the Haverstraw Marina. Bud is survived by daughter Patti Wojcik and her husband Bobby, daughter Caroline De Dios and her husband Agustin, and son Stephen and his wife Monica. He was the very proud grandfather to Christopher (and his wife Brittany), Brett, Jason, Sophie, Agustin, Alex and Rosemary, and great-grandson Chase.
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Don Beier
October 3, 2024
Thank you Mr Lederer for taking a chance on a young athlete and bringing me up to the Emerson Westwood Merchants I will always cherish those memories and your confidence in me and your coaching and counsel
Pipita Higuain
February 27, 2021
Happy new year!
Donald Leaman
January 27, 2019
I was a student in the River Vale NJ school system. Bud taught me history in the 8th grade. He was also my baseball coach on our team. I became the batboy for the EW Merchants baseball team which he ran. One of my fondest memories was taking batting practice off of Tom Aker former big league pitcher while he was a member of the team. Bud took me to a Mets Reds game at Shea once. I share his love for history. Glad to see that he lived a full life.
Steve Carr
April 12, 2017
RIP Mr. Lederer
Scott Rowlands
April 7, 2017
R.I.P. Mr. Lederer
Chris Porto Coun
March 30, 2017
Mr. Lederer taught so many invaluable lessons about life yesterday and today and made me a lover of history. He taught me nothing less than respect, thoughtfulness and thirst for knowledge. I am a better person for knowing him. Rest assured he will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Mr. Lederer.
Richard Purcell
March 23, 2017
Steve, Caroline and Patti I remember your mother and father well. Keep your relationship with one another strong. I am certain you will continue to be happy and successful. Mr. P
Gene Banta
March 21, 2017
He helped inspire my interest in history in 7th grade.
Barbara Bosch
March 21, 2017
Mr Lederer was my teacher at Waldwick High School back in the 70's. He was tough but I enjoyed his class immensely -I even got an "A". My condolences to his family. GodSpeed Mr Lederer.
Daniel Lewellyn
March 21, 2017
Rest easy Mr Lederer and thank for being a great teacher and seeing all of us through the difficult teenage years.
Brian Smith
March 21, 2017
Rest in Peace, Mr. Lederer, from a WHS 1975 graduate who still enjoys history.
Charles Papendick
March 20, 2017
My condolences to the family at this difficult time.
Al Goldberg
March 21, 2017
Rest In Peace Mr Lederer. U took the time to know your students at a very young age and for that I thank u.
Joanne Tedesco Piduch
March 21, 2017
Mr. Lederer was a great teacher. He made History interesting with his unique way of teaching. He nicknamed me "Peaches" and to this day some still call me that. RIP Mr. Lederer. You will be missed by many.
Nancy Reinish Passow
March 12, 2017
So sorry to read this. Thank you for many wonderful Sunday afternoons at EW Merchants baseball games with my dad. Such wonderful memories!!
Jeff Albies
March 12, 2017
Bud was a good man and a very successful leader. He led a great life and had a wonderful family.
March 11, 2017
You gave me a chance when I was a young player at Waldwick and with the EW Merchants. You believed in me, and I am forever grateful. Rest in Peace Mr Lederer. You made a difference in many young lives. Donald Beier
Don Rickert
March 11, 2017
Sorry to hear about Bud's passing. He was a good friend and will be missed and remembered. We worked together coaching H S Football back in the early 60's and for many years with the Merchants Baseball team which was Buds early passion.
My deepest sympathy
Patti Lowry-Wojcik
March 10, 2017
I miss you so much, Dad.
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