Obituary of Mel Valdez

VALDEZ, Melquiades S., Jr. "Mel", age 75 of Wyckoff, went home to be with his loving Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Born in the Philippines, Mel came to the United States in 1968 settling with his family in Paramus. Mel was an active member of the Cornerstone Christian Church in Wyckoff, serving as a mentor to many. Surviving is his loving wife of 48 years, Norma P. (nee Patacsil), his devoted children, Timothy and his wife Medea of Wyckoff, Mel James III and his wife Michele of Hillsboro, OR, Abigail and her husband Michael Lodge of London, Ontario and Faith Valdez of Whittier, CA. Mel also leaves his 5 beloved grandchildren, Taylor, Parker, Rebecca, Samuel and Emily and his 4 brothers and 1 sister. The Valdez family will receive friends and loved ones on Monday, December 26, 2011 at Cornerstone Christian Church, 495 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ, from 2:00 until 4:00 PM and 6:00 until 7:00 PM followed by a Memorial service at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cornerstone Christian Church. Arrangements by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff (www.vpfh.com).