Obituary of Maria Koenecke

Koenecke, Maria (nee Angiolo) age 83 of Glen Rock died Saturday, April 25, 2015. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin she lived in Lombard, IL before moving to Glen Rock 50 years ago. Maria was a loving wife, beloved mother and grandmother. Maria was an avid baker, Dallas Cowboy fan, loved to garden and was a longtime member of the Glen Rock Garden Club. Her dedication to helping others and supporting the community will be sorely missed by all. Surviving is her husband of 62 years, William Koenecke of Glen Rock, her daughters, Julie Bernheisel and her husband Scott of Virginia Beach, VA and Karla Paschek and her husband Art of Rockaway, NJ. Also surviving are her son in law, Chris Norton, two grandchildren, Daniel and Allyson Norton, of Toms River NJ, her sister, Janet DeFreitas of Galloway Township and her brother, John Angiolo and his wife Carol of The Villages, Florida. She was predeceased by her daughter, Suzy Norton in January 2015 and her sister, Angeline Bentley and a brother, Frank Angiolo. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 2, 2105 from 12-3:15 pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ. A prayer service will take place at 3:15 pm. Private Cremation was held. In lieu of flowers donations in Maria's honor to a favorite charity of your choice would be appreciated.