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William Sackett
     Wanaque—Services were held for William M. Sackett, 95, of Wayne, who died on Friday, August 9, 2013. He was a former resident of the Haskell section of this community.
     Born and raised in Hawthorne, Mr. Sackett lived in Prospect Park, Haskell, and Butler before moving to Wayne. He was a field engineer for Curtiss-Wright Corp., Caldwell, and later was president of Tri County Leasing of Atkins Chevrolet, Wayne, where he worked from 1961 to 1987. In his youth, he worked at a service station and for the Little Falls Laundry. A U.S. Army Air Corps of World War II, he received three Air Medals, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, and one Recognition from the government of China. He was a member of the Hump Pilots Association, the Air Force Association, and the American Legion. And, he was a leader with the Explorer Scouts for many years.
     Arrangements are by the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, Wayne. Interment will be at Fair Lawn Cemetery, Fair Lawn.
     Mr. Sackett is survived by his daughter, Joyce Osborne of Lancaster, Pa; his son, Brian of O'Fallon, Ill; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
     He was predeceased by his wife, the former Eleanor Michaelson; and his companion, Anne Macko.

—Suburban Trends, West Milford, New Jersey, 14 Aug 2013, p B7

William Sackett
     Wayne—William M. "Bill" Sackett, 95, of Wayne, Haskell, and Butler, died Aug. 9, 2013.
     Bill was born and raised in Hawthorne and graduated with the first graduating class from Hawthorne High School in 1935. He lived in Prospect Park and worked first at a service station pumping gasoline, and later worked for the Little Falls Laundry in the shirt department. This where he met his wife Eleanor. Bill found out what street she lived on and drove his Model A Ford there and saw her outside. He stopped, they started talking, and before he knew it they were on their way to Libby's Lunch where he had a hot dog and she had a roast beef sandwich. They fell in love and married in South Dakota where Bill was stationed with the Army Air Corps.
     Bill enlisted in the Cadet program with the U.S. Army and served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 through 1945. During his time in the Corps he received three Air Medals, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, and one Recognition from the government of China. As part of the flight crew on a C46 Cargo Plane his responsibilities varied from Radio Operator to Co-Pilot. He remembered carrying all sorts of cargo to supply our troops in China, Burma, and India. Flying "The Hump," which was a route over the Himalayan Mountains from India to China, to resupply the Chinese war effort.
     He was a member of the Hump Pilot's Association, the Air Force Association, the American Legion, and was a leader in the Explorer Scouts for many years. After his military service William worked for the Curtis Wright Corporation in Caldwell as a field engineer. He would later go on to become president of Tri County Leasing a division of Atkins Chevrolet in Wayne from 1961 through 1987.
     He enjoyed talking about his World War II memories and his extensive travels in the China-India-Burma region during World War II. He especially loved the ocean.
     Husband of the late Eleanor (nee Michaelson) Sackett (1989). After the passing of Eleanor he enjoyed a special relationship with the late Anne Macko. Father of Joyce Ann Osborne who is the wife of William of Lancaster, Pa., and Brian Sackett of O'Fallon, Ill; grandfather of six; and great-grandfather of eight.
     Arrangements: Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, Wayne.

—Passaic Valley Today, Little Falls, New Jersey, 22 Aug 2013, p A20

Eleanor Michaelson Sackett, 67, of Wayne, died Tuesday.
     Born in Prospect Park, she lived there before moving to Wayne 37 years ago. Mrs. Sackett was a member of Unity Christian Reformed Church of Prospect Park.
     Survivors include her husband, William M; a son, Air Force Capt. Brian W. of McGuire Air Force Base; a daughter Joyceann Osborne of Lampeter, Pa; two brothers, Philip Michaelson of Pompton Lakes and Henry Michaelson of Wayne; two sisters, Martina Smith of Hawthorne and Katherine Rivers of Thermal, Calif; and five grandchildren.
     Services are 1:30 p.m. at Vander May Wayne Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.

—The Herald-News, Passaic, New Jersey, 26 Jul 1989, p 18

William Sackett Dies In Firemen's Home
     William Sackett, age 56, one of the organizers and charter members of Fire Company No. 4 passed away Saturday morning at the Boonton Firemen's Home. Mr. Sackett had been suffering from an illness of approximately five years duration and had been removed from his home, 132 Fifth avenue, to the Boonton Home about three years ago.
     He had lived in the borough 35 years and was an active member of Fire Company No. 4 for 19 years, having been a former assistant chief. He had been employed in the borough by the Hawthorne Coal company and is survived by his wife, Etta, and son, William, Jr., of 132 Fifth avenue.
     All members of Fire Company No. 4 and also Exempt firemen are urged to meet at the headquarters of the fire company on Lincoln avenue at 7 o'clock this evening to proceed to the Legg Funeral Parlor in a body to pay their last respects. Services will be conducted by the Rev. John S. Moore of the First Reformed church of Hawthorne at this time. Interment will take place on Tuesday.

—The Morning Call, Paterson, New Jersey, 8 Nov 1937, p 8

William Sackett
     William Sackett, 56, an organizer of Fire Co. No. 4, Hawthorne, died on Saturday in the Firemen's Home, Boonton. He had been ill for the past five years. Before going to the institution, Mr. Sackett resided at 132 Fifth Avenue, Hawthorne.
     Services will be held at the Legg Funeral Home, Broadway, Paterson, this evening. Burial will be tomorrow.
     Surviving is Mr. Sackett's wife, Mrs. Etta Sackett, and a son, William Sackett, Jr., of Hawthorne.

—The Herald-News, Passaic, New Jersey, 8 Nov 1937, p 8

Sackett—In Paterson, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1915, John D., beloved husband of Lois Sackett. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, Sept. 25, from the residence of his son, William M. Sackett, 315 Wagaraw road, Hawthorne, at 2 o'clock p.m. Interment at Cedar Lawn.

—The Morning Call, Paterson, New Jersey, 25 Sep 1915, p 16

Mrs. Lois S. Jasper
     Mrs Lois Swindles Jasper, died suddenly on Saturday morning while visiting her son, Thomas Lane, at 13-23 Third street, Fair Lawn. She was born in Macclesfield, England, 82 years ago. A member of the Woman's Benefit Association, Review Board No. 1, she also was a member of the Hawthorne Methodist Church.
     Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the John Vermeulen Funeral Home, 336 Broadway. The Rev. Paul E. Spiecker, pastor of the Hawthorne Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in Fair lawn Cemetery.
     Surviving are her son Thomas Lane of Fair Lawn; one stepdaughter, Mrs William White of Hoboken; one grandson, Thomas Lane of Rockaway Park, N.Y; three granddaughters, Mrs. James Ogle of Totowa Borough, Miss Anna and Miss Tillie Lane of Fair Lawn; one great-grandson, James Ogle, Jr., of Totowa Borough.

—The Morning Call, Paterson, New Jersey, 7 Dec 1943, p 15

SACKETT—At Wesson Memorial Hospital, the 5th, George H. Sackett, 79, of 42 Cottage street, West Springfield, retired engineer, B. & A. railroad. Funeral will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd in West Springfield, Wednesday at 2:30. Mr. Sackett may be seen at the Merrill parlors until noon Wednesday.

—Springfield Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6 Feb 1939

GEORGE H. SACKETT, RAILROAD MAN, DEAD
Retired B. & A. Engineer Was Member of Masons and Odd Fellows
George H. Sackett, 79, of 42 Cottage street, West Springfield, retired veteran of 51 years service as an engineer and fireman with the Boston & Albany railroad, died yesterday at Wesson Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
He was born in Chicopee, but had lived in West Springfield for 65 years. He began his service with the railroad in 1877 as a fireman for his engineer-father, and was promoted to an engineer berth four years later. He retired 10 years ago.
Mr. Sackett was a member of the Hampden lodge of Masons, the Craft club, Amity lodge of Odd Fellows and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He leaves one granddaughter, Mrs. Doris Hendrickson; one grandson, Grant Sackett, and two great-grandchildren, all of West Springfield.
The funeral will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd, of which Mr. Sackett was a member, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Burial will be in Tatham cemetery. The body may be seen at the Morrill funeral parlors until noon Wednesday.

—Springfield Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6 Feb 1939, p 4