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Mary J. Mauro

Mary J. Mauro

Apr 13, 2025

Mary, 94, long time resident of Fort Lee, died peacefully among family members on Sunday, April 13, 2025.  She was born to Pietroniella (Beatrice) and Salvatore Cina in Lodi, NJ on June 24, 1930.  She was always a caregiver and was selfless in her pursuit to take excellent care of her family.  Her family was her life.  In early...

Frank R Ohrnberger

Frank R Ohrnberger

Apr 12, 2025

Private Cremation

Napoleon Stavropoulos

Napoleon Stavropoulos

Apr 11, 2025

Napoleon, aged 98 and longtime resident of Fort Lee, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ.

Born in Yiannitsati, Albania, Napoleon's early years were shaped by the warmth of family and the pursuit of opportunity. His parents, Constantinos and Alexandra, later moved the family to Patras, Greece, determined to...

William Panzella

William Panzella

Apr 7, 2025

William Panzella, 77, of Palisades Park passed away in April 7, 2025. Born in Fairview, N.J. to Ben and Emily Panzella, he was a graduate of Cliffside Park, High School. After proudly serving his country in the United States Army, he went on to serve the Township of Teaneck as a firefighter, retiring as deputy Cheif after 36 years....

Lucy Gigante

Lucy Gigante

Apr 7, 2025

Lucy Gigante (nee) DaCorte on April 7, 2025 of Cliffside Park, N.J., age 89, passed away peacefully at home on April 7th with her daughters Laura and Lucy by her side. Lucy was born on September 7, 1935 and was raised in a loving home by her parents Augusta and Joseph DaCorte in West New York, N.J. Recognized for...

Vito Candela

Vito Candela

Apr 4, 2025

Vito "Willy" Candela  (1933–2025)

The world became a little less bright on April 4th, 2025, with the passing of Vito "Willy" Candela. Born on September 11, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, Vito's charismatic personality and witty humor brought joy to everyone around him.

Vito was a devoted father/father-in-law to Steven and Lisa, a loving husband...

Caroline Marie Ruzycki

Caroline Marie Ruzycki

Apr 1, 2025

Caroline Marie Ruzycki

September 04,1934 to April 1st 2025

Caroline Marie Ruzycki passed away on April 1, 2025 of Rochelle Park, N.J., age 90.

Caroline was born on September 4, 1934 in Brooklyn, N.Y. and was a loving homemaker.

Loving Mother to Katleen, Janice, Jeanine, George, Patricia, Paul and and the...

Carmen Quirk

Carmen Quirk

Mar 30, 2025

Carmen M. Quirk died peacefully in her home on March 30, 2025, surrounded by loving family at the age of 93. She was a remarkable individual born on January 25, 1932, in Madrid, Spain, to Sofia and Jose Madroñal. She pursued her education in Madrid and enriched her experiences spending two years in England and one year in France....

Kathryn Tufano

Kathryn Tufano

Mar 28, 2025

Kathryn Tufano, 75, of Park Ridge, NJ passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 in Ridgewood, NJ.  Katherine was born in Hoboken, NJ on November 1, 1949 to Giro and Agatha Tufano.She resided most of her life in Fairview, N.J. as well as Fort Lee and most recently Park Ridge, N.J.   She is survived by her sister Diane Tufano...

Salvatore Colao

Salvatore Colao

Mar 23, 2025

Salvatore (Sal) Colao passed peacefully on the morning of March 23, 2025, in his long-time home of Cliffside Park, New Jersey. Sal was born on January 22,1929 in Brooklyn, New York to parents Angelo and Angelina Colao. He lived a long life filled with friends and family to the tune of "My Way." Sal met and immediately fell in...

Joan M. Bello

Joan M. Bello

Mar 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan M. Bello, a beloved matriarch, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world peacefully on March 14, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in Hoboken and raised in West New York, Joan was a vibrant soul whose love and kindness left an indelible...

Antonio P. Adamo

Antonio P. Adamo

Mar 8, 2025

On March 8, 2025, Antonio P. Adamo, lovingly known to his family and friends as Tony, at the age of 87, entered heaven's gates. In his final days he was surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Antonio, son of Alisandra and Gesualdo Adamo, and survived by his adoring wife Gilda Adamo. He is the beloved father...

Clotilde Scala

Clotilde Scala

Feb 25, 2025

Clotilde Olympia Fiore Scala of North Bergen, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday surrounded by family. Clotilde treasured her family above all else, embracing her position as matriarch of her side of the family and that of her husband Salvatore's as well. Born in 1923, Clotilde lived through the Great Depression. With hard work and determination, she put herself...

Francisco Jiatz Julaj

Francisco Jiatz Julaj

Feb 23, 2025

Francisco Jiatz Julaj on February 23, 2025 of Bogota, N.J., age 64.

Anne Elaine Salamanca

Anne Elaine Salamanca

Feb 20, 2025

Anne Elaine Salamanca (nee Rispoli)

October 16, 1944 - February 20, 2025

Anne Elaine Salamanca, affectionately known as Annie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Born on October 16, 1944, in Hoboken, NJ, she was the fourth child born to Gabriele and Josephine Rispoli. Annie was raised in West New York and Fort...

Gloria L. Koch

Gloria L. Koch

Feb 19, 2025

Gloria L Koch passed away February 19, 2025 at the age of 96. She was born in Jamaica, WI.  A resident of North Bergen, Gloria met and married the love of life, Calvin Koch. Now reunited for eternity.

Gloria was a credit analyst for a designer fashion house. She was also very active in the PTA.

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Mary Tsamutalis

Mary Tsamutalis

Feb 19, 2025

Mary 'Marika' Tsamutalis, age 86, a resident of Ridgefield, New Jersey, formerly of Jersey City, Union City and North Bergen passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 23, 1938 in Oinousses, Chios, Greece, to the late Ioannis and Irini (Karamihalis) Iatrou. Both of her parents were immigrants from the...

Maria Gambuzza

Maria Gambuzza

Feb 15, 2025

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Dorothy Hogan

Dorothy Hogan

Feb 14, 2025

Dorothy T. Hogan (nee Delaney), 92, of Fairview, New Jersey entered into God's loving arms on Friday, February 14th, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, William, she is survived by her brother William Delaney, her two children, William and Kathleen, son in law Richard, and three loving grandchildren, Julianna, Richard, and Stephanie. She is predeceased by siblings Thomas,...

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