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Michael LeStrange Obituary
Paramus - LeStrange, Michael "Papa Bear" 77 of Paramus, NJ passed away on June 9, 2021 with his family by his side. Born in Seattle, Washington, Michael was a lifetime member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 1506, Ridgefield Park, NJ as well as a lover of Antique Cars, Trains, and Gardening. He retired after 45yrs as a Superintendent with J. Fletcher Creamer and Son in Hackensack, NJ. He was also the owner of Papa Bears Pub in Cliffside Park for 37yrs as well as being a member of Laborers International Union of North America, LIUNA, Local 472 for 50 years. Beloved husband of Linda (nee DeCicco) LeStrange.
Loving father of Michael LeStrange & his wife Karina. Dearest brother of Patrick LeStrange and his wife Joanne Seiler and the late Arthur LeStrange Jr. Dear brother-in-law of Susan and Joe Cerniglia. Michael is also survived by a multitude of nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral Monday June 14, 2021 at 9:30AM from the Macagna Diffily Onorato Funeral Home 41 Ames Ave Rutherford, NJ. Funeral Mass 10:30AM at Annunciation RC Church, Paramus, NJ. Interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. Family & Friends will be received Sunday June 13, 2021 from 2-7PM.
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Steve Thedford
July 8, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about this,I worked with Mike over the years and have so many memories with him,he was one of a kind, my thoughts and Prayers for you and your family, may he Rest In Peace.
"Cubby" & Barbara cabanos
June 18, 2021
Forever missed, forever in our hearts and thoughts
Kelly & Cathy Bennett “Red 57 Chevy “
June 13, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Hope Engelhart
June 11, 2021
May he rest in eternal peace
Gigi Burrows
June 11, 2021
We know how deeply you will be missed Papa Bear please give kisses to Joanie and Aunt Sis and Uncle Zaunie! Cheers to you until we are all together again! The gangs all there♥
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June 11, 2021
Joe Ford
June 10, 2021
RIP long time friend
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Jun
13
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Macagna-Diffily-Onorato Funeral Home - Rutherford41 Ames Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070
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14
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9:30 a.m.
Macagna-Diffily-Onorato Funeral Home - Rutherford41 Ames Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070
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