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Wyckoff - Paul R. Cantilina age 58 of Wyckoff, died Thursday, June 18, 2020. Born in Paterson, Paul was raised in Wyckoff where he attended the Wyckoff Schools and ultimately graduated from Ramapo High School in 1979. He studied business at SUNY New Paltz, graduating in 1984 and received his Law Degree from the Vermont School of Law in 1991. For the past 29 years Paul practiced law in Franklin Lakes and most recently in Wyckoff. He was a faithful parishioner of The Church of the Nativity in Midland Park. His passion was his family, friends, traveling, cooking, entertaining and always learning. The house was always open for family and friend's day or night for a bite to eat and something to drink. His favorite material possession was his red 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass SX convertible with a 455. Paul is survived by his loving wife of almost 29 years, Hilary (nee Lawn), his devoted sons, Peter A. Cantilina IV and Paul R. Cantilina, Jr. He leaves his parents, Peter and Irma (nee Cordes) Cantilina, his nephews, Christopher and Mark Andersen, and Lee Williams and his niece Emily Williams. Paul was pre-deceased by his brother, Peter A. Cantilina III in 1991 and his sister, Carin Andersen in 2001. The Cantilina family will receive friends on Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Church of the Nativity, 315 Prospect Street, Midland Park, 4:00 to 8:00 PM. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of the Nativity on Tuesday June 23 at 10:00AM. Due to the restrictions of the day, 50 people (family only) will be admitted into the church. Mass will be live streamed on the church's Facebook page. We encourage you to gather in groups to live stream together. Interment will be private at the Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah. In lieu of flowers: memorial contributions in Paul's name may be made to the Church of the Nativity, 315 Prospect Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432 or St. Benedict Abbey, 252 Still River Road, PO Box 67, Still River, MA 01467,
Attn: Abbot Xaviar Connelly. Arrangements by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff.
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Sandra Kuhlmann geb. Beha
June 26, 2020
Ich erinnere mich sehr gerne an die Woche, die ich im Frühjahr 1999 in Wyckoff verbracht habe. Wir hatten viel Spa mit Irma und Pete, eine schöne und unbeschwerte Zeit.
Es tut mir so unendlich leid, dass Ihr Euren Sohn, Ehemann und Vater viel zu früh verloren habt. In Gedanken sind wir bei Euch. Fühlt Euch alle ganz fest umarmt von Sandra und Inge Beha aus Varel, Deutschland
Debbie Sheffel Kicinski
June 25, 2020
We hold your family in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. May your fond memories hold you all strong as you carry forward. Love and prayers, the Sheffel family.
Rich and Bonnie Weiner
June 23, 2020
Paul was full of life and with him the glass was always half full.. wonderfully upbeat and always ready to laugh and enjoy the vast amount of friends around him!! As a fellow lawyer, he was a pleasure to have a case with and a wonderfully honorable individual!! We lost a special guy , whose incredibly upbeat attitude Will always be admired......
Our heartfelt sympathies to your entire family..... sincerely , Rich and Bonnie Weiner
Adele Mimnaugh
June 23, 2020
Forever in our hearts you will be Paul. You were truly one of the very best!! Prayers ongoing for Mr&Mrs C, Hil and the boys. Thank you for the difference you have made in all of our lives.
Rbert F. Hesse
June 22, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
roy budd
June 22, 2020
You did not need to spend a lot of time around Paul to realize the most important things in his life were his
family and friends. His warmth and generous spirit made everyone around him feel better. Paul will be deeply missed but memories of Paul will be cherished forever.
Nancy Alfano
June 22, 2020
To Hilary and family - Paul was a fun-loving, kind man and was always so hospitable to everyone. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I cannot imagine your sorrow at this time. Take comfort in knowing that you were truly blessed to have him in your life.
Gina and Joseph Balzamo
June 21, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rob Larkin
June 21, 2020
I was blessed to have met Paul in 1989. A few of many memories include Split Rock, Horseshoes at Dan's after work & and a very memorable Grateful Dead show in Saratoga. Words cannot express my sadness of his passing.
My prayers for Hil, Peter, Paulie Jr. And Mr and Mrs C are ongoing. I thank God for the opportunity and honor of placing Paul in my life.
Gerard & Carol Hufnagel
June 21, 2020
May it bring you comfort to know that one so special will live forever in our hearts...
Lise Martin
June 20, 2020
So very heartbreaking. Sending my love to Hil and the boys. ❤
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Mass of Christian Burial
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Church of the Nativity
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