Book of Memories for Ivar Alf Kleiven

Condolence From Rockaway Rocket Pre-Clinic Green Team Faily

Sat, 27 Aug 2016 21:39:45 EDT

We are all so sorry for your loss. Your family is a huge part of the Rocket organization and we wanted to extend our deepest sympathy on your extended Rocket Family. We are all here for you with whatever you need. You are in our prayers.

Condolence From Ed Kaes

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:23:36 EDT

Alf has been a life long friend of mine. We shared many good times together. I will miss him greatly. My condolences to the Kleiven Family. Ed and Loretta Kaes

Condolence From Ed Martini

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:41:20 EDT

Alf was a good friend and associate of mine while we were at Midlantic/PNC Bank. I remember our adventures often and will say many prayers for him.

Condolence From Phil Esposito

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:55:02 EDT

My deepest condolences to the entire family.

Condolence From William Cowan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:33:08 EDT

The Cowan family is sorry to learn of Alf's passing, but pleased to know that he has had a successful and happy family life in his adopted country. At times when reminiscing about the old neighborhood we would wonder "whatever happened to Alf and his fellow Norwegians we affectionately knew as the "Norskis", or northmen....Marian Olsen, Gert and Johnny Johnsen, and Stanley and Arnold Christensen. I believe Alf came to America around 1950. We lived directly across the street from him on Washington Street in Orange. Alf and his parents Lived with the Olsen family on the corner of Washington and Burnside Streets. Alf found soon his niche and learned to play sports with the neighborhood kids in Ropes playground, and he became very good at catching a football. He moved away around '52 or '53 and I never saw him again, but he has changed very little compared to his photo in the Ledger. He appears as he was, quiet, gentle and unassuming, and so very Nordic, with his blond hair and intense blue eyes. Most of his school mates from that somewhat rough and tumble neighborhood have passed on ....Rich Liebhauser, Jack Palardy, Patrick Ward, Ken Cosgrove, Nick Miele, Richard Trezza, and the Christiensen brothers, Stanley and Arnold. It was a window in time when America, its people, and its immigrants were so vastly different. Gone forever. And so Alf, it is on to Valhalla. It is our wish that you enjoy eternal peace, as you have earned it. The Cowan family. (Peg, Richard, Billy and Jim)

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Sat, 20 Aug 2016 18:32:17 EDT