Esther Marie Guarducci

Esther Marie Guarducci(nee Mulder), 52 years old, died after a long illness at Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, N.J., on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. Born to Albert and Shirley Mulder in Paterson, N.J., where she lived before moving to the Glenwood section of Vernon Twp., N.J., in 1994.

Mrs. Guarducci worked as a health aide at Van Dyk Manor in West Milford and most recently as a home health aide for Senior Helpers in Sparta, N.J. She was an active member of Journey Church in West Milford, N.J., and enjoyed caring for the elderly and was always available to meet their needs.

Mrs. Guarducci is predeceased by 2 brothers, Alan and Casey, a sister, Linda and was the beloved wife of Leonard Guarducci of Glenwood, N.J.; devoted mother of Aaron, Esther Ann and Ashley Guarducci all at home; dear sister of David Mulder of Passaic, N.J., William Mulder of Morristown, NJ, Thomas Mulder of Pennsylvania, Jeffrey Mulder of Paterson, NJ and Carol Polizzi of Florida; aunt of Danielle, Robin, Linda and Daniel; and cherished by her dogs, Dash, Rozzie, Buttercup and Flash.

Private cremation services by Ferguson-Vernon Funeral Home, 241 Route 94, Vernon, NJ. Memorial service will be Saturday, January 25, 2014, at Noon at the Journey Church, 184 Marshall Hill Road, West Milford, N.J. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers to the family would be appreciated. Information and condolences can be found at www.fergusonvernonfuneralhome.com.