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Manuel Blasco

Manuel Blasco

Nov 13, 2026

Manuel Blasco passed away on November 13, 2026, at the age of 90. Born and raised in New York City to the late Manuel Sr and Angelica Blasco. Manuel joined the Army in 1960 and upon being honorably discharged he attended City College of New York where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. He subsequently earned his Master’s...

Lena Castorino

Lena Castorino

Nov 8, 2026

Lena Castorino (nee) Gentile on November 8, 2026 of Palisades Park, N.J., age 92. Lena was born on March 24,1934 in Brooklyn N.Y. and had worked at Metro Litho in Moonachie, N.J. Beloved wife to the late Louis S. Jr. (2022). Devoted mother to Donna Castorino, Lisa Moran and Karen Castorino. Dear sister to Santo Gentile, Lucy Paccione and Joanne...

Erini Psillides

Erini Psillides

Nov 3, 2026

Erini was born in a small village in Cyprus to her loving mother, Panayiota, and father, Antonis. She moved to the US when she was still a young girl and had the joy of growing up with her little sister, Despina.

Erini knew the words to every Dolly Parton and Barry Manilow song and could dance for hours on end. She...

Demetrios Vrakas

Demetrios Vrakas

Oct 26, 2026

Demetrios (Jimmy) Vrakas passed away on October 26, 2026, on his 90th birthday and name day. Demetrios always said, “Life is sweet,” a sentiment that perfectly captured the way he lived. He was born in 1936 in Vogatsiko, Kastoria, Greece, and was married to his beloved late wife, Vasiliki (Kiki). Together, they had three children, George (Joy), Anita (Andrew), and...

Alexander Accomando

Alexander Accomando

Oct 24, 2026

Alexander Accomando

(May 11, 1935 – October 24, 2026)

Alexander Accomando of Fairview N.J. passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the age of 91.

A dedicated family man, the defining light of Al’s life was his 70-year marriage to his wife, Maryanne Accomando, who predeceased him in February of this year. Their partnership was a testament to enduring love, mutual...

Julia Cristobal

Julia Cristobal

Oct 16, 2026

Julia Cristobal, born July 21st, 1936, in Ciales, Puerto Rico, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 16th. Julia lived 90 wonderful years, 63 years with her loving husband, Feliciano, until his passing in February 2023. Together they raised their family in Brooklyn, NY; Edgewater, NJ; and for the last 34 years in Ridgefield, NJ. Julia will...

Gaetano Nino Altamura

Gaetano Nino Altamura

Oct 16, 2026

Gaetano N. Altamura, known to everyone as “Nino,” passed away peacefully at home in Ridgefield, NJ on October 16, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Molfetta, Italy on September 8, 1942, Nino remained deeply connected to his Italian roots and his hometown throughout his life. He served for several years in the Italian Navy before joining the Merchant...

Giuseppe Tota

Giuseppe Tota

Oct 15, 2026

Giuseppe Tota on October 15, 2026 of Waretown, N.J., age 82. Giuseppe was born on March 26, 1944 in Molfetta, Italy. He was the owner of Joe's Buon Appetito for 25 years and had served in the Italian Navy. He loved soccer and western movies. Beloved husband to Ida Tota. Devoted father to Michael Tota and his wife Corrine and...

Ottaviano G. Osso "Uncle John"

Ottaviano G. Osso "Uncle John"

Oct 5, 2026

Ottaviano G. "Uncle John" Osso on October 5, 2026 of Fort Lee, N.J., age 94. Ottaviano was born on April 22, 1932 in Belmonte, Calabria, Italy. Ottaviano loved and cherished his entire family. He was a professional pizza man for over 60 years. Beloved husband to Edda Osso. Devoted father to Antonio and Michael Osso. Adored grandfather to Samantha Osso...

Leona Nicolich

Leona Nicolich

Sep 29, 2026

Leona Nicolich (nee) Koncelik on September 29, 2026, age 89. Leona was born on July 3, 1937 in N.Y.C. and had worked as a Sales Rep for Whitter & Ruhle Lumber in Ridgefield, N.J. Beloved wife to the late Carlo "Charlie" (2021). Devoted mother to Carlene Patyi, Cheryl Fischer, Christine Calzolari and her husband Tom and Charles Nicolich. Cherished daughter...

Theodore S. Mattera

Theodore S. Mattera

Sep 28, 2026

Theodore Mattera  passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion to his family.

Theodore was the beloved husband of the late Maria Krassas-Mattera. They shared a very special love and a life together centered around family.

Theodore was a beloved stepfather to Anthony and Modestos Krassas and a devoted grandfather to Andrew, Christopher, and Vivienne. Family was at...

Aurelia Di Giulio

Aurelia Di Giulio

Sep 21, 2026

In Loving Memory of Aurelia Di Giulio

Aurelia Di Giulio, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, at the age of 92.

She was born on June, 16, 1934 in Messina, Sicily, and spent her childhood in the beautiful town of Capo d’Orlando. She grew up during World War II and experienced...

Jakomina Matesic

Jakomina Matesic

Sep 9, 2026

Jakomina  Matesic

Jakomina Matesic passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 97.

Born on May 29, 1929, in Susak, Croatia, Jakomina was the beloved daughter of the late Dinko and Ljubica Matesic. She worked as a seamstress for many years before retiring and was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Church in Fairview, New Jersey.

Jakomina was predeceased...

George Athanas

George Athanas

Sep 3, 2026

George Athanas, a devoted husband, father, son, uncle, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, hard work, and unwavering loyalty.

George dedicated more than 40 years of his life to working as an airplane technician. His career reflected the qualities that defined him throughout his life: dedication, skill, perseverance, and pride in doing things the right way.

But...

Frances A DiGiacomo

Frances A DiGiacomo

Sep 1, 2026

Frances A. DiGiacomo, age 103, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026. She was born on May 1, 1923, in New York City, the oldest daughter of John and Antoinette Pauzano.

Frances was predeceased by her two sisters, Anna Cunningham and Norma Bodratti, and her older brother, Louis Pauzano.

On May 25, 1947, she married her childhood sweetheart, Sebastian “Sonny” DiGiacomo. Together,...

Henry W. Little

Henry W. Little

Aug 29, 2026

Henry W. Little , aged 97, went to our Lord on August 29, 2026. He was born to Anna and Henry Little, Sr. in Jersey City. Beloved Husband to Antoinette (Ann) Little for 70 years. He was predeceasd by his cherished son Henry. A loving father to Thomas Little of Auburn, GA and Frank LIttle and his wife Cynthia of...

Ernesto Veltri

Ernesto Veltri

Aug 28, 2026

Ernesto Veltri, 96, of Cliffside Park, NJ died peacefully on August 28, 2026. He was surrounded by his family. He was born May 20, 1930 in Belmonte Calabro, Italy to Andrea and Anna Maria (Pellegrini). He married Teresina Pate in April 1950. They emigrated to the United States in November 1955 with their children. They lived with the Pate family...

Martin William Filon

Martin William Filon

Aug 28, 2026

Martin William Filon passed away at home on August 28, 2026, at the age of 94. He was born on September 30, 1931, in Weehawken, New Jersey, and lived a long life marked by devotion to family, faithful service, and simple, enduring joys.

Mr. Filon was a retired Operations Manager for MP Howlett in Union City, New Jersey. He also served...

Mildred E Federico

Mildred E Federico

Aug 25, 2026

Mildred "Millie" Federico, 70, of Fort Lee, NJ, passed away on August 25, 2026.

Born in 1956 in the Bronx, NY, Millie spent her first sixteen years there before her family moved to New Jersey, where she would go on to build a life full of love, laughter, and adventure. She was the beloved wife of Bruce Federico for 45 years....

Michael A. Mergus

Michael A. Mergus

Aug 22, 2026



Michael Mergus passed away quietly in his family home in Fort Lee, NJ last Saturday after a brief bout with leukemia. He was born Taxiarchis Athanasios Mergoupis on September 22, 1933 in the village of Atsicholos in Arcadia, Greece to Athanasios Mergoupis and Panagoula Mergoupis (née Tombros). He used the name Michalis from a young age as this was the...

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