Obituary of Craig E. Holmes, Sr.

Craig E. Holmes,, Sr., age 82, of Paterson, the last 60 years, died Saturday, March 29, 2003 at home. Mr. Holmes, was born August 31, 1920 in Newark, NJ the son of the late James A. and the late Lulla (Bloomecker) Holmes. He was a Credit Manager for Dave Stern Tires, Paterson, NJ for 20 years, retiring in 1985. He was a former Decon of the First Presbyterian Church of North Haledon. He is survived by his wife the former Laura Beattie. one son: Craig E. Jr. of Oak Ridge, NJ one daughter: Laurie Valkenburg of Henderson, NV, one sister: Doris Roberts of Basking Ridge, NJ . 4 grandchildren Linda Doda; Nancy Valkenburg; Katie and Shannon Holmes and several nieces and nephews . There will be a graveside service on Wednesday April 2, 2003 at 10:00AM at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, 295 Totowa Rd., Totowa with Rev. Nancy Ditmars officiating. A Memorial Service is to follow at 12 noon at the First Presbyterian Church of North Haledon. 200 Squawbrook Rd. North Haledon, NJ 07508 .Memorial donations may be made to the church. Arrangements by Moores Home For Funerals 1591 Alps Rd. Wayne, NJ 07470