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Michael CAEZ Obituary
CAEZ Michael A., of Hackensack, died on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at the age of 62. Prior to retiring in 2008, he worked for the Hackensack Board of Education where he was a Principal at the Fanny Meyer Hillers Elementary School. He was a member of the HASA organization with the Hackensack Public School District. He was a parishioner of St. Francis R.C. Church in Hackensack. Michael also loved Cooking, Hunting, Archery and especially his two children. Devoted son of Miguel and Felicita Caez. Cherished father of Jessalyn M. Caez of Hackensack and Natalie M. Caez of Bogota. Dearest brother of Wilfred Caez and his wife Maryanne of Nebraska. He is also survived by two nieces Jennifer and Elizabeth and many other close friends. The Funeral on Saturday, August 28, at 8:45 AM from the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis R.C. Church, 50 Lodi Street, Hackensack, at 10 AM. Interment Maple Grove Park Cemetery, Hackensack. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorial donation's may be made in Mr. Caez memory to the Hackensack Blue & Gold Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 2032 South Hackensack, NJ 07606 or Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, NY, NY 10131. To send condolences, directions or further information visit www.gentilefuneralservice.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael CAEZ
Marcela Moncloa
August 21, 2020
Remembering Mike this month and always. You were the best role model for me of what an Assistant Principal should be and what an educator should be. I carry that with me every day. Thank you, Mike!!
NATALIE CAEZ
September 21, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!!! LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!! <3 NATALIE
love u daddy
September 7, 2010
Jessalyn's Grad School Graduation
Jessalyn Caez
September 4, 2010
September 2, 2010
September 2, 2010
September 1, 2010
I heard many entertaining stories about his classes growing up. He was the perfect role model for young impressionable children to emulate upon emigrating to this country. My brother was very fond of his teacher and when I finally met the man, I had the utmost respect. Although I never took one of his classes, Mr. Caez had an important impact on my brother's educational experience at HMS during the early 80's. Successful and truly inspirational... He stood for what many of us aspired to become. My condolences to his family.
John Cobos
Eddie Intriago
August 31, 2010
To our friend and hero, Mr. Caez. May God keep you in His eternal Glory. I am saddened to find this out without first having to have met you in the last twenty five plus years to tell you how much you meant to me and how much what you taught me during my time at HMS (82-83), I am still carrying/practicing at present time. I know how big your heart was, and I know I will miss you.
August 29, 2010
Mike was the most wonderful person. We worked together in Hackensack. Not only were we colleagues but we were friends. You could not have a better friend than Mike. I will miss him. He was more than just a friend. He was a kind and generous person. Mike loved his beautiful daughters and he was so dedicated to helping the children in Hackensack. Mike, I will miss you. Toni DeLuca
August 29, 2010
Mike fue un hombre caritativo y un director al cual verdaderamente le importaban los niños, quienes siempre fueron su prioridad. Le agradecemos a él todas sus contribuciones a la comunidad de Hackensack y lloramos por su pérdida. Muchas bendiciones a la familia. Estaremos aquí para apoyarla. ::Marcela Moncloa
August 28, 2010
It was great working for a principal like Mr. Caez. I think he believed in me and respected me, and knowing that gave me the confidence boost I needed to do my job well. He was a good man who gave sound and loving advice to the parents and staff at Hillers. My condolences to his family. I hope it helps you to know how many people were blessed by Mr. Caez. Robin Caino
Natalie Caez
August 28, 2010
my father was an amazing man with so much passion, understanding, generosity, intelligence and a heart of gold. this has been the most difficult time of my life but i have peace in my heart knowing that he went without pain and he fought for as long as he possibly could. the strongest man i ever knew with the strongest heart. thank you all for your kind words and support during this devastating time in my family's life. it makes me smile to know how many lives my father touched and inspired. I LOVE YOU DADDY, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. <3
August 27, 2010
The best teacher I ever had. He was gentle and patient, I learned from him to enjoy life and that it didn't matter where you came from, with hard work and discipline everyone can achieve their dreams. My prayers are with his family. This wonderful man will surely be missed, but he will forerver survive in the hearts of all the students who loved him and cherished him.
August 27, 2010
Mr. Caez was my 6th grade Spanish teacher in 1982-83 and one of my favorites. I am so sorry for your loss.
Gina (Trobiano) Cotter
Jinelle & Val
August 27, 2010
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. I am so truly sorry for your loss.
Samir Noriega
August 27, 2010
To the grieving family members and close friends of a good, caring and strong character, Michael Caez, or as I fondly remember, Mr. Caez:
As an immigrant to Hackensack in that influx wave from Latin America of the late 70s early 80s, I recall having my first exposure to the U.S. educational system through the stern and firm voice and no non-sense approach of Mr. Caez. At that time, Mr. Caez was responsible for the ESL (English as a second language) program at Hackensack Middle School where the cultural mix was wide and varied comprised of students from my native Colombia, Ecuador, Central America, Panama, and even Vietnam and Guyana.
Although buried in my subconscious now for decades since last I saw our good friend and teacher, writing this Farewell has cascaded a flood of overwhelmingly positive and inspiring memories. For instance, with the ascend of Japan as an economic superpower in the 70s and 80s, I recall Mr. Caez including in his social studies curriculum a section on Japanese history and language. So to this day, I still credit Mr. Caez with the only 3 words I know in the Japanese lexicon: Konichiwa, Arigato, and Sayonara.
He clearly gave us a perspective in that particular social studies class that I would never see again in my long educational career. It was in that class that I first learned that the Russians had sent into space a dog named Layka to orbit the Earth making it the first living species to make that flight. Unfortunately for Layka, the Russians did not know how to de-orbit.
I vividly recall the Cultural Fair he championed, promoted and assembled in those years at Hackensack Middle School. What started out as an exhibition of pictures of our beautiful native Tierritas (“native lands�), quickly mushroomed in those short 3 years into a collection of cultural expositions that included foods, arts and artesania, and who could forget the choreographed dance show for the whole school to witness. In essence, this Cultural Expo symbolized Mr. Caez's message to the school, the administration and the Board that our rich Latin tradition was additive, one to embrace and nurture and which one day would make our beloved Hackensack proud. And indeed, it has.
Mr. Caez was very dedicated to his students, to his cultural traditions in an uncompromising way and for all that you will always reside in a special place in our Hearts and Minds.
So it is with a heavy Heart and deepest sorrow that I now say to you our Friend and Teacher, Arigato for all you did for us, and Sayonara Caez-san!!
Samir Noriega
HMS, Class '82
Jane Kim
August 27, 2010
May God give you and your family comfort during this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bryan Bland
August 27, 2010
The kindness and care Mr. Caez showed our son Bryan at Fanny Meyer Hillers, could never be duplicated. He was a good man who truly cared for the future and welfare of his students. He will be missed.
Bryan Bland
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