Obituary of Ethel Schuckman

SCHUCKMAN Ethel, E., age 72, died peacefully on Saturday, June 9, 2012. Born in Jersey City, she grew up in Union City. It was in Union City where Ethel accepted the invitation of Thomas Schuckman to go out on a blind date. The date went well and they were married on May 26, 1962 and had recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Ethel was a homemaker and a member of St. John's Memorial Episcopal Church of Ramsey. She loved the simple beautiful things of life such as traveling with family and friends to Cape Cod where she enjoyed seeing ocean lighthouses. Ethel also had a love for American Civil War history and would be happy to go to Gettysburg anytime you asked. She loved spending time with her sons and daughter-in-laws and her grandchildren. Anyone who ever stopped by the house for a visit was welcomed. Ethel is survived by her beloved husband Tom, her two sons: Michael and wife Sandy of Chester, NY and Tommy and wife Pat of Clifton; her twin grandchildren: Julia and Jonathan; her sister Corinne Martin of Wayne as well as her niece and nephews: Kelly, Bobby, Tommy, Robert, Ronnie, Randy and Michael. Ethel was predeceased by her brother Robert Kumpa and her sister Audrey Frank. Family and Friends may visit on Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home (vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff. A Funeral Service, celebrating Ethel's life will take place on Thursday, 9:30 AM at the funeral home. Entombment at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311, would be appreciated.