Dennis Besida
January 01, 1947 - May 22, 2022
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On Sunday May 22, Deacon Dennis Besida passed away peacefully at the age of 74. Dennis was ordained a deacon on June 3, 1995. His parish was St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Bloomfield, NJ, where he was also a member of the Holy Name Society. He was a devout Catholic who said his daily prayers and enjoyed discussing religion. Dennis was also an avid sports fan and a restaurant enthusiast who loved looking at the NY skyline and watching News 12 NJ. Above all, Dennis loved spending time with his grandchildren! Dennis was predeceased by his loving wife Janet Besida. He is survived by his daughters; Dawn Iadarola, her husband Chris, Denise, and her partner Dan Kessler; son, Darren Besida; grandchildren Emily and Alex Iadarola, and long-time family friend, who was like a son Richard Guanci. Friends and family may visit from 3 - 7 pm, Wednesday May 25 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Bloomfield, A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday May 26, at St Thomas the Apostle Church. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in N. Arlington. As Dennis was an avid sports fan,his children have requested that you wear your favorite sports shirt or jersey to the visiting. Thank you! In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made in Dennis name to St. Thomas Church or The NJ Devils Youth Hockey Club. Services are under the care of Halpin-Bitecola Brookdale Funeral Home in Bloomfield, NJ Other NJ Visitation Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 03:00 pm - 07:00 pm St. Thomas the Apostle Church 60 Byrd Ave, Bloomfield NJ 07003 Mass Thursday, May 26th, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am St. Thomas the Apostle Church 60 Byrd Ave, Bloomfield NJ 07003 Burial Thursday, May 26th, 2022 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Holy Cross Cemetery 340 Ridge Rd, North Arlington NJ 07031
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John Farinhas
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May you be at peace. Thank you, Deacon Dennis, for always welcoming me into your home for dinners and many laughs. You will be missed and always in my thoughts. Sending love to your family!
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Rick
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Denny will always hold a special piece of my heart. He was a kind and gentle giant who’s laugh was infectious. Too many memories to post but here are two of the most memorable.“Love the smell of fresh cut grass on a baseball field… you know Spring is here”.Also “hot dogs al fresco” at Tony’s in Newark.He will be missed…
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Lou Saporito
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Dennis and I met in 1983 when he recruited me to work with him at Allied to help develop his idea of Respiratory Life Support services for home which became extremely successful with help from Rick and Dr Bach! Dennis always went out of his way for his patients and others and I have many fond memories of him , Janet and all the good meals we shared, I was happy stay in touch with him and be of some help for his recent difficulties, but he alway maintained a positive outlook. Lou Saporito
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Nick Doszkewycz
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So very sorry for your loss. Hope you can find Comfort in knowledge that your father is resting in paradise with our savior Jesus Christ. Love to all Nick Doszkewycz