Mr. Vang, 77, of Hazlet, died Sept. 9, 2008, at home. He was a carpenter at Local 926, New York City, retiring in 1993. Born in Denmark, he came to the United States while in his early 20s, became an America citizen, and was a seaman aboard fishing and cargo ships. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Roseanna Osborne; two daughters, Judith Vang-Fulco of Staten Island, N.Y., and Margaret Vang of Hazlet; a son-in-law, Dr. Joseph Fulco of Staten Island; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were by Shore Point Funeral Home, Hazlet.