Michael Pjeternikaj, of Saddle River, formerly of Teaneck, died on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at the age of 20 years. Michael was a graduate of Holy Trinity School of Hackensack, , St. Joseph's  High School of Montvale and Bergen Community College of Paramus. He was an avid athlete who loved business and finance and was furthering his studies as a student  at the University of Washington in Seattle. He was a parishioner of St. Gabriel the Archangel R. C. Church of Saddle River.  He is survived by his parents John and Dita Dushaj Pjeternikaj of Saddle River, two brothers, Mark Pjeternikaj of Hackensack and John Pjeternikaj Jr. of Saddle River, his grandparents, Ded and Drane Pjeternikaj and Ndue and Mria Dushaj, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Gabriel the Archangel R. C. Church. 88 East Saddle River Road, Saddle River on Monday at 10:15 AM. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, New York. Visiting will be on Sunday from 2 -  9 PM.

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