Obituary of Vincent Ciulla

Ciulla, Vincent J, age 93 died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Villa Marie Claire, Saddle River, NJ. He was born in Jersey City and was a longtime resident of Waldwick before moving to Ridgewood in 2008. Vincent served in the US Army during World War II. Following his service, he joined his father in the family jewelry and watch repair business. He attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RC Church, Ridgewood. Vincent served as a volunteer for "Meals on Wheels" and coached Little League baseball and girls softball. He was an exceptional athlete, coach and teacher. Vincent was a devoted family man who will be deeply missed by his children: Peter and his wife, Jennie Ciulla of Chapel Hill, NC, Philip and his wife, Donna Ciulla of Allendale, NJ, Robert and his wife, Judy Ciulla of Waldwick, NJ and Suzanne and her husband, Jim McCullen of Midlothian, VA. He is also survived by five grandchildren. Vincent was predeceased by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" R. (nee Kelly) Ciulla in 2009 and his sisters, Gertrude Russo and Gaye DiStefano. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2014 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 0741. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RC Church, 1 Passaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in Vincent's memory may be made to Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21297.