Warren J. Urban, of River Vale, NJ, passed away on January 11, 2021 at 93 years of age. Born to Stephen and Cecile Urban of Queens, New York, Warren resided in River Vale from 1960 until his death. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Henrietta (Epiceno) Urban, with whom he was married for 56 years until her death in 2016. Warren is pre-deceased by his brother, Richard Urban, and sister, Joan Kutschera. He is survived by his brother, Raymond Urban, and his sister, Dorothy Francis. He was the loving father of Warren Jr. (Linda), Stephen (Pamela) and Helene (Anthony Mele), and grandfather of Taryn Urban, Eric Urban, Hallie Mele and Anthony Mele. Warren graduated Columbia University after serving in the Army from 1945 to 1947, and worked for 35 years at Lever Research in Edgewater, New Jersey. He was an avid fisherman, bird enthusiast and amateur military historian. He loved to cook, right up until his death and made many a gourmet meal.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the River Vale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 333 Rivervale Road, River Vale, NJ 07675.
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