Nancy H. Hoar Harper

Nancy ( Fay) Hoar Harper, 85, of Emerson, NJ, formerly of High Ridge Rd., died on March 11. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Harper, former wife of the late James J. Hoar, Jr. Devoted mother of her son, the late James J. Hoar, III, and his widow, Alana Hoar Carty; and daughter, Nancy Hoar Wagner and her husband, David J. Wagner, of Englewood, NJ. Loving grandmother of Robert D. and Laurie N. Wagner, Englewood, NJ; and Jennifer Hoar, Brooklyn, NY and Meredith Hoar Kubicki, her husband, Jeffrey Kubicki, Hightstown, NJ as well as proud great grandmother of Piper M. Kubicki. Sister of the late William J. Fay and James E. Fay, sister-in-law of Catherine L. Fay (widow of James E. Fay) and aunt of James E. Fay, Jr., William J. Fay, Sr., Catherine Fay Harrington, Michael J. Fay and Ann Fay Michaels, along with grand nephews and grand nieces.

Prior to her retirement, she was a long-time employee of Freedom Federal Savings, Worcester, MA. She was a member of the choir at St. Paul’s Cathedral for many years and participated in many women’s organizations, as well. Feel free to wear bright colors to celebrate her life.

The funeral will be held Monday, March 14, CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass at Noon in Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant St. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. Calling Hours are Sunday, March 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. If you wish, donations may be made to Shelter Our Sisters, 405 State St., Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201-944-9600).