Funeral Homes in Teaneck, NJ

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Dana Reeve (singer and actor), Paul Shambroom (photographer), Lee Garlington (actor), David West (basketball player), Jess Harnell (voice actor and singer), Peter Balakian (author and poet), and Brendan Canty (musician and record producer).

Teaneck /ˈtiːnɛk/ is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, and a suburb in the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 39,776, reflecting an increase of 516 (+1.3%) from the 39,260 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,435 (+3.8%) from the 37,825 counted in the 1990 Census. As of 2010 it was the second-most populous among the 70 municipalities in Bergen County, behind Hackensack, which had a population of 43,010.Teaneck was created on February 19, 1895 by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature from portions of Englewood Township and Ridgefield Township, both of which are now defunct (despite existing municipalities with similar names), along with portions of Bogota and Leonia. Independence followed the result of a referendum held on January 14, 1895, in which voters favored incorporation by a 46–7 margin. To address the concerns of Englewood Township's leaders, the new municipality was formed as a township, rather than succumbing to the borough craze sweeping across Bergen County at the time. On May 3, 1921, and June 1, 1926, portions of what had been Teaneck were transferred to Overpeck Township.Teaneck lies at the junction of Interstate 95 and the eastern terminus of Interstate 80. The township is bisected into north and south portions by Route 4 and east and west by the CSX Transportation River Subdivision. Commercial development is concentrated in four main shopping areas, on Cedar Lane, Teaneck Road, DeGraw Avenue, West Englewood Avenue and Queen Anne Road, more commonly known as "The Plaza".Teaneck's location at the crossroads of river, road, train and other geographical features has made it a site of many momentous events across the centuries. After the American defeat at the Battle of Fort Washington, George Washington and the troops of the Continental Army retreated across New Jersey from the British Army, traveling through Teaneck and crossing the Hackensack River at New Bridge Landing, which has since been turned into a state park and historic site commemorating the events of 1776 and of early colonial life. In 1965, Teaneck voluntarily desegregated its public schools, after the Board of Education approved a plan to do so by a 7–2 vote on May 13, 1964. Teaneck has a diverse population, with large Jewish and African American communities, and growing numbers of Hispanic and Asian residents.

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Teaneck Obituaries

It was noted by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on January 28th, 2022 that Al Rogotzki perished in Venice, Florida.  Rogotzki was 80 years old and was born in Teaneck, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Al's life.

It was disclosed by New Haven Register on April 25th, 2021 that Helen Blume (Ziontz) passed on in Teaneck, New Jersey.  Ms. Blume was 90 years old and was born in New Haven, CT.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Helen's life.

It was written by San Diego Union-Tribune on February 28th, 2021 that Russell Leroy Lusitana passed away in San Diego, California.  Lusitana was 94 years old and was born in Teaneck, NJ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Russell Leroy's life.

It was reported by Naples Daily News on November 13th, 2020 that Elaine L Buscemi (Liberti) passed away in Naples, Florida.  Ms. Buscemi was 71 years old and was born in Teaneck, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Elaine L's life.

It was reported by Orlando Sentinel on November 12th, 2020 that James Brandon Jr "Jim" Bryne passed on in Orlando, Florida.  Bryne was 81 years old and was born in Teaneck, NJ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James Brandon Jr "Jim"'s life.

It was noted by Register Guard on September 1st, 2020 that John Boughton perished in Eugene, Oregon.  Boughton was 61 years old and was born in Teaneck, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John's life.

It was revealed by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on May 9th, 2020 that John E Jr "Jack" Leeman perished in Englewood, Florida.  Leeman was 70 years old and was born in Teaneck, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John E Jr "Jack"'s life.

It was revealed by New Haven Register on December 1st, 2019 that Eileen Elizabeth Demayo (Healy) died in Branford, Connecticut.  Ms. Demayo was 93 years old and was born in Teaneck, NJ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Eileen Elizabeth's life.

It was reported on October 5th, 2019 that Gene Daniel Pfeiffer perished in Clinton, Maine.  Pfeiffer was 72 years old and was born in Teaneck, NJ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Gene Daniel's life.

It was reported by Chicago Tribune on June 23rd, 2019 that John Thomas "Jack" Stjohn died in Aurora, Illinois.  Stjohn was 69 years old and was born in Teaneck, NJ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John Thomas "Jack"'s life.

History

Later, more houses and farm buildings were constructed along the old Indian trail that ran along and above the west bank of the Hackensack River. There were only a few European families in this neighborhood. The Lenape were led by a chief named Oratam, who led a group that lived in a village called Achikinhesacky, on the banks of the Tantaqua (Overpeck) Creek, on the eastern slope of Teaneck Ridge near today's Fycke Lane.[http://www.TeaneckNJ.gov/general/teaneckhistory.htm A Hisyory of Teaneck], Teaneck Public Library. On May 3, 1921 and on June 1, 1926, portions of what had been Teaneck were transferred to Overpeck Township, Bergen County, New Jersey (Historical) Township.[http://www.dutchdoorgenealogy.com/bergen_county_new_jersey_municipalities.html Bergen County New Jersey Municipalities], accessed January 7, 2007.

The origin and meaning of the name "Teaneck" is not known. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 39,260.

The official website for the city of Teaneck is https://www.teanecknj.gov/.