Obituaries

Glen Rock's Margaret Averna Dies at 97

Borough resident was active at St. Catharine's RC Church.

A founding parishioner of St. Catharine RC Church died at the age of 97 on Thursday, according to her death notice.

Glen Rock resident Margaret (nee Schmalz) Averna was predeceased by husband Santa Averna in 1991. She was the loving mother of Donald and wife Dorothy Averna of Woodcliff Lake, and Rita Ward Henkler of Glen Rock. Margaret leaves behind five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 

Margaret was a founding parishioner of St. Cathrine RC Church, where she was a member of its Rosary Altar Society and the St. Catharine Senior AMPS.

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The proud homemaker was a member of the Glen Rock Seniors and a supporter of GRHS athletics. She also supported the Knicks and Yankees, according to her death notice.

The funeral mass will be held at St. Catharine's RC Church at 10 a.m. with internment to follow at Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. Friends may call Feeney Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday.

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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Children's Aid and Family Services at 200 Robin Rd., Paramus, NJ 07652.


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