Claude D. Hayden

SPARTA- Claude D. Hayden went peacefully home to the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2015, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was 78. Claude was born in Denver, Colorado to Frank and Gertrude Hayden, and raised in Wantagh, LI. NY. He served his country proudly in the US Air Force with the 321st Bomb Wing SAC, based in the Middle East. Claude was the owner of Hayden & Son’s Ltd for over 50 years, starting in Westwood, NJ moving it later to Sparta in 1975, when he moved here. He was a Councilman, Fire Commissioner, and Chairman of the Planning Board in Westwood from 1969-1975. In 1981, Claude wrote the restroom handicap code for the U.S. Government. He was an avid NASCAR race fan, and attended the very first Daytona 500 as well as the 50th anniversary Daytona 500 race. Claude was a “Forever Fan” of the New York Metropolitans professional baseball team. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Linda (Piccerelli) Hayden, two sons; William (Jocelyn) of Frankford, NJ, and Christopher of Sparta, and a granddaughter; Krystal Hayden. He also leaves behind his beloved beagle “Bella”. Friends and family are invited Monday, 4~8 pm to Goble Funeral Home 22 Main Street Sparta, NJ 07871. An 8pm Air Force honor service will be held, followed by a celebration of life service at 8:30pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice 350 Sparta Avenue Bldg. B Suite 2 Sparta, NJ 07871.