Obituary of Marcel J. Kirchdoerffer

Marcel J. Kirchdoerffer of Whiting, formerly of River Edge, died on Friday, September 28, 2007, at the age of 89 years. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Marcel lived in Bergenfield and River Edge moving to Whiting 21 years ago. Prior to retiring from Alexander Company of New York, he was a lithographic artist for more than 45 years. He was a parishioner of St. Peter the Apostle R. C. Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Burke Council # 5015 of River Edge where he was active in writing articles for their newsletter and was and avid softball player. He also played softball for 16 years in Whiting. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Theresa H. Vollinger Kirchdoerffer, his son and daughter in law, Richard Kirchdoerffer and his wife Phyllis of Fair Lawn and his grandson, Matthew Kirchdoerffer of Fair Lawn. He was predeceased by his sister, the late Eleanor Justisen. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, October 1st, at St. Peter the Apostle R. C. Church, 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge, at 9:30 AM with burial following at George Washington Memorial Park. Visiting will be on Sunday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM.