Anne Backes
(74 years old)
The world bids farewell to Anne Backes of Hawthorne, New Jersey, born in Paterson, New Jersey, departing on August 25, 2025 at the age of 74. Anne leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her brother Robert E. Backes. She is survived by: her children, Jennifer Godfrey (Brent) of Oakland, Julie Lorman of Hawthorne and Adam Lorman (Sage) of Cranford; her grandchildren, Meredith Godfrey, Brendan Godfrey, Colin Godrey and Adam Lorman; her sister-in-law June Backes; and her friend Barbara VanDenBerg.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 27th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home (557 Lafayette Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506). A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, August 28th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the St. Anthony's R. C. Church (276 Diamond Bridge Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (52 Totowa Rd, Totowa, NJ 07512).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly ask that memorial donation be made to a charity of one's choice.