Funeral Homes in Wyckoff, NJ

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Katrina Bowden (actor), Tara Reid (actor and model), Greg Schiano (coach and american football coach), Nancy Hower (screenwriter and film producer), Martha MacCallum (tv anchor and journalist), Melissa Sweet (writer and illustrator), and Dan Tamberelli (actor and musician).

Wyckoff is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 16,696, reflecting an increase of 188 (+1.1%) from the 16,508 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,136 (+7.4%) from the 15,372 counted in the 1990 Census. As of the 2010 Census, Wyckoff ranked 55th in 100 highest-income places in the United States (with a population of at least 10,000) at $103,614 HHI. Statewide, Wyckoff ranked 41st among New Jersey locations by per capita income, with a per capita money income of $49,375 as of 1999, an increase of 49.1% from the $33,124 recorded in 1989.From the mid-18th century, what is now Wyckoff was a community within Franklin Township, formed on June 1, 1797, when Saddle River Township (now Saddle Brook) was split, which consisted of most of northern Bergen County west of the Saddle River. Starting in the 1840s, several new municipalities were created from portions of Franklin Township (Pompton Township on April 10, 1797, Hohokus Township [now Mahwah] on April 9, 1849, and Ridgewood Township on March 30, 1876; remaining now the Village of Ridgefield), so that today what is now Wyckoff borders eight different communities. Wyckoff was formed as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on November 2, 1926, replacing Franklin Township, based on the results of a referendum held that day. Portions of Wyckoff were ceded to Midland Park based on the results of a referendum held on June 9, 1931.Though there is no solid historical evidence for any of the various theories, the most commonly given origin for the name Wyckoff, which was the origin accepted by the town committee when the town was established, is that the name is from the Lenape word wickoff, meaning "high ground", or that it is from wickok meaning "water". However, similarly named Wyckoff Heights in New York City is named after the Wyckoff family, who settled in the New York/New Jersey area when both states were part of the Dutch colony of New Netherlands. Other sources ascribe the name to Wicaugh in Malpas, England.

Wyckoff Obituaries

It was noted by WSJ on June 27th, 2020 that John J Mooney died in Wyckoff, New Jersey.  Mooney was 90 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor John J's life.

It was disclosed by Chicago Tribune on September 15th, 2019 that George C Nelson died in Evanston, Illinois.  Nelson was 60 years old and was born in Wyckoff, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor George C's life.

It was noted on August 12th, 2016 that Jean Doolittle (Winters) passed on in Warwick, New York.  Ms. Doolittle was 88 years old and was born in Wyckoff, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jean's life.

It was written on August 12th, 2016 that Jean Doolittle (Winters) passed away in Warwick, New York.  Ms. Doolittle was 88 years old and was born in Wyckoff, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jean's life.

It was noted by Providence Journal on February 16th, 2015 that Ruth E Crevier (Green) died in East Providence, Rhode Island.  Ms. Crevier was 85 years old and was born in Wyckoff, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ruth E's life.

It was reported by Tampa Tribune on March 4th, 2014 that Betty Jane MacDonald (Areson) perished in Tampa, Florida.  Ms. MacDonald was 73 years old and was born in Wyckoff, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Betty Jane's life.

History

Sicomac, said to mean "resting place for the departed" or "happy hunting ground", is an area of Wyckoff that, according to tradition, was the burial place of many Native Americans, including Chief Oratam of the Ackingshacys, and many stores and buildings there are named after the area's name, including Sicomac Elementary School. It is a primarily white, upper-middle class community outside New York City. In 1940 the population was just under 4,000 consisting of roughly 100 families with 30% of the land devoted to farming. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 16,508. Wyckoff is a Township (New Jersey) in Bergen County, New Jersey County, New Jersey, United States.

The official website for the city of Wyckoff is https://www.wyckoff-nj.com/.