Obituary of Neil J. Stanziola

Neil J. Stanziola, age 90, died on Friday, October 29, 2004 at Watchung Ridge Assisted Living. He was born in Hazelton, PA and had lived in Watchung for over 50 years. He attended Finderne public schools and courses at Rutgers and NYU. Mr. Stanziola was the Personnel Director at American Cyanamid (formerly Calco) in Bound Brook for 48 years. After his retirement form American Cyanamid, he served as Public Relations Director for Claremont. He served on the Watchung Borough Council for over 20 years during which he served as Council Presdient and both Fire and Police Commissioners in Watchung. In honor of his service as Fire Commissioner, his fire helmet was recently retired. He was also a member of the Watchung Republican Club. Neil played semi-pro baseball for the Finderne Fins in the 1930s. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing golf and traveling. Neil was very devoted to his wife, daughters and grandchildren, leaving them with wonderful memories. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Helen; his daughters, Joan Lore and her husband John and Carol Penn and her husband Jack. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2004 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. followed by a 3:30 pm Funeral Service at Higgins Home for Funerals, 752 Mountain Blvd. Watchung, NJ. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Watchung Fire Department 57 Mountain Blvd., Watchung, NJ 07069 or the Watchung Rescue Squad 10 Stirling Road Watchung, NJ 07069.