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We Mourn the Loss of Gerald F. DeSimone – True Patriot

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We Mourn the Loss of Gerald F. DeSimone – True Patriot

This is one of the saddest emails we’ve ever had to send. One of our own Patriots has departed G-d’s earth and we are wounded with this great loss.Gerald F. DeSimone, 82, of Wanaque, formerly of Ridgewood, entered into eternal rest on February 10, 2016. Survived by his wife Patricia nee Stankan, his daughters, Erika, Andrea and son in law Bryan Daly.

Editors note: Gerry ran the Ridgewood 4th of July Committee for years, he is probably best known for bringing Buzz Aldrin to a Ridgewood 4th Celebration. Gerry was a personal friend of this blog and instrumental to its founding . Through Gerry I meet Rep. Scott Garrett, yelled at Tom Kean Jr, fell out with Kevin J. O’Toole and had many fun filled adventures in New Jersey politics. 

A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday February 20th at 10:00 am at the Church of the Nativity in Midland Park.

Gerry was a Korean Veteran.  A wonderful husband and family man.  He was an unselfish fellow who helped many conservatives in Bergen County with his heart and head. It’s truly a sad day for us all especially for those who had the pleasure of meeting and working with him.

Gerry was instrumental in the formation and growth of NJTPC; he was the creative force in our having the July 4th Float in the Ridgewood Parade – a tradition we have been keeping since the inception.   He always had time to support the very basis for good government – small, lean and honest politicians. He did not tolerate fools gladly; his talk was straight and unabashedly true to conservative ideas and ideals.  We are so very fortunate to have known him and his influence will remain with NJTPC as it should.

Our sincerest condolences for Pat and his family as well as other friends and associates. He contributed to the NJ Tea Party Coalition as a Board member who knew how important our constitutional liberties are.

Rest in Peace Gerry – you will be in our hearts forever!

NJTPC Board

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Obituary John “Jack” Lorenz

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Obituary John “Jack” Lorenz

Lorenz, John “Jack” A resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away November 29, 2014. Mr. Lorenz was a passionate, proud, and innovative educator of 45 years who was greatly loved by his students, family and friends. He served in five different school districts in Illinois, New York, and New Jersey over the course of his career.

Mr. Lorenz was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Genieve (Rita) Lorenz; and sister, Donna Haase. He is survived by his wife, Karen Lorenz; sons, Gregory (Krislene) Lorenz, Jeffery Lorenz, John “Jake” Lorenz, and Matthew Lorenz; grandchildren, Lauren and Griffin Lorenz; sisters, Andrea Kubsch and Lynda Stout; and brother, Keith Lorenz. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the John “Jack” Lorenz Scholarship Fund, Backwoods, c/o David Zrike, 133 Heights Road, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. A celebration of his life will be held on December 22, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ridgewood Public Library, 125 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ and on December 28, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. at White Eagle Restaurant, 6839 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL.
Published in Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 19, 2014 – See more at: https://legacy.suntimes.com/obituaries/chicagosuntimes/obituary.aspx?n=john-lorenz-jack&pid=173518635#sthash.cG0iVfzi.dpuf

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Obituary: Roger W Wiegand

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Obituary:  Roger W Wiegand

Born: August 19, 1943
Died: April 18, 2014

Roger William Wiegand, 70, of Ridgewood, NJ passed away April 18, 2014. Son of Francis J. Sr. and Eleanor Cooper Wiegand, he was born August 19, 1943 in Paterson, NJ and was a lifelong resident of the Village of Ridgewood.

Graduate of Ridgewood High School, he received a BA in Education from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He taught business law and typing at Cresskill High School for 25 years before retiring in 1993.

Since his retirement he has been an active and outspoken member of the community he loved. He wanted nothing but the best for Ridgewood and its residents. Throughout his 70 years, he enriched the lives of many and was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. From his students to his neighbors, Roger was the voice of reason. He will be sorely missed.

He was predeceased by his parents, brother Francis J. Wiegand Jr. and sister Eleanor Daley. He is survived by nephew Frederick Michael Daley III and wife MaryAnn of Hewitt, NJ, nieces Kerry Anne Daley of Portsmouth, RI, Julia Ann Wiegand and Elizabeth Couchon of North Attleboro, MA, grandnephew Frederick Michael Daley IV and wife Meghan Marie of Staten Island, NY, and grandniece Amanda Marie Daley of Hewitt, NJ.

Funeral services will be private. A memorial gathering for friends will be held from 3-6 pm, Tuesday April 22, 2014 at 216 South Irving Street Ridgewood, NJ. Please bring your favorite Roger story to share.

Donations can be made in Roger’s name to the American Heart Association or Friends of the Ridgewood Library.