| De Palma, Nicholas
77 of West Milford on Saturday, August 29, 2009. Born in Clifton, he was
the son of the late Jacob and Vittoria (Di Lauro) De Palma. Mr. De Palma
was a self-employed appliance repairman and furniture maker and was well
know in "magic circles" for his many innovative handmade custom
magic trick designs. He enjoyed cooking for friends and family, fishing,
swimming, trips to Hawaii and a natural mentor to many. Surviving are his
wife, Marcella (Hernandez) De Palma; one stepson, Abel Van Riper; three
daughters, Linda Francis and husband, Michael, Tanya Carter and husband
Bob, Brenda Bergquist and husband Ed; one brother, Al De Palma; one
sister, Ida Carey; predeceased by his brother, Vito. Also survived by
seven grandchildren, Nicole, Justin, Michael, Rachael, Aley, Damian and
Devon; 2 great grandchildren, Emily and Madison and several nieces and
nephews. Prayer service on Tuesday, September 1 at 8:30 PM at the Richards
Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Friends may call on
Tuesday. 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Final disposition is private. In lieu of
flowers, a donation may be made to a charity of your choice in his name.
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