Obituary of Arend Van Der Plaats

Arend "Ante" Van Der Plaats died on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. He was 86. Born in Prospect Park he was a long time resident of Franklin Lakes. Arend served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he was a self-employed mason contractor in Franklin Lakes, a member of the Franklin Lakes Seniors and the American Legion Post #240 in Prospect Park. Arend is survived by his wife of 63 years Eleanor Van Der Plaats, two daughters: Cathie Van Der Plaats, Barbara Murray and her husband David; two granddaughters Elizabeth and Alexandra Murray, three sisters: Trina Ackerman, Florence Koert, Frances Dykhouse, a brother George Van Der Plaats, and two predeceased sons: Martin A. and Dennis W. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10, 2014 from 10:00 AM until service time at Vander Plaat Funeral Home, (vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM in the funeral home and the interment will follow at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa. Contributions in Arend's memory may be made to the Disabled Veterans National Foundation, 1020 19th St., NW, Suite 475, Washington, DC 20036.