Obituary of Wilbert A. Counterman

Wilbert A."Butchie "Counterman, age 68, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson. Mr. Counterman was born April 20, 1946 in Paterson, NJ the son of the late Wilbert and the late Lydia (Stansfield) Counterman. He lived in Elmwood Park. He was employed by Miele's Express in Paterson as a Laborer and previously at Al's new and used furniture in Paterson and La Neves Restaurant in Haledon. Butchie was a gentle giant and loved by all who knew him. He will be sadly missed. He is survived by his sisters: Louise "Chickie" Umstead , Connie Clauser, Frances Slockbower , Rosemary Clauser and two brothers: Ernest Kingston and Arthur Clauser. A Goddaughter, Samantha Counterman, many nieces and nephews and many cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers, Daniel Countermn and George Clauser . Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 2-6 PM. The graveside service will be Wednesday at 10:00am am at Fair Lawn Memorial Park, 22-21 Maple Avenue, Fair Lawn.