Obituaries

Jul 3, 2023

Marilyn D. Maturo on July 3, 2023 of Fairview, N.J., age 76.

Jul 3, 2023

Maria Dramova, 80, passed away peacefully  Monday, July 3, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Greece, Maria evacuated as a child to Hungary during the Greek Civil War where she lived for nine years.  She then moved to Sofia, Bulgaria, to be re-united with her grandparents.

It was in Sofia, that she met the...

Jul 2, 2023

Giuseppe Lofaro on July 2, 2023 of Branchville, N.J., age 61.

Giuseppe was born on March 19, 1962 in Italy. He was a machine operator and member of Local #825 in Springfield, N.J.

Beloved son to the late Caterina and Carmine Lofaro

Adored brother to Vincenzo Lofaro and his wife Colleen, Domenic Lofaro...

Jun 30, 2023

Carlos Fabian Mendieta on June 30, 2023 of Palisades Park, N.J., age 57.

Jun 28, 2023

Joanne Suttora of Fort Lee, N.J., age 59.

Joanne was born on November 2, 1963 in Latina, Italy.

She was an engineer at Lehman Bros in New York City.

Beloved daughter to Leticia (nee) Picinic and John Suttora.

Dear sister to Mario Suttora and his wife Rosanna and Nick Suttora.

Jun 26, 2023

Mary Kallis (nee) Kakos on June 26, 2023 of Ridgefield, N.J., age 90.

Mary was born on November 14, 1932 in Greece and came to the United States in 1948. She was a loving homemaker.

Beloved wife to the late Anthony (2011).

Devoted mother to John (1990), Angela Morfogen and her husband Zack...

Jun 20, 2023

Sheila P. Mullan on June 20, 2023 of Cliffside Park, N.J., age 62.

Sheila was born on August 28, 1960 in Denver, Colorado and was a journalist at ITC Capitol Markets in N.Y.C.

Beloved wife to Kenneth Barry.

Cherished daughter to May Mullan (nee) Hickey.

Adored mother to Megan Kowalczyk.

Jun 16, 2023

Josephine Sabatini (nee) Maisano on June 16, 2023 of Cliffside Park, N.J. age 62.

Jun 16, 2023

Petro, Joseph S.  Age 93, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023; born in Yonkers, N.Y. on January 21, 1930.  He recently moved from Fairview, N.J. and resided in Red Bank, N.J.  Beloved husband of Aurora (nee Lovato, predeceased), loving father of Stephen, Gregory, his wife, Michele, Michael, Cynthia, Michelle and stepchildren Loretta and Jeff Scrivanich.  Loving grandfather of...

Jun 16, 2023

Yildirim Demirel on June 16, 2023 of Fort Lee, N.J., age 64.

Jun 14, 2023

Antonija Hroncic on June 14, 2023 of Fort Lee, N.J.

Antonija was born on December 10, 1932 in Croatia and came to the U.S. in 1982.

She had worked at Madonna Church in Fort Lee.

Adored daughter to the late Maria and Matteo Hroncic.

Cherished sister to Nick Hroncich and his...

Jun 11, 2023

Ivan Hroncic on June 11, 2023 of Cliffside Park, N.J., age 92.

Ivan was born on October 10, 1930 in Vele Srakane, Croatia. He immigrated to the USA in July, 1962 and settled in Hoboken. Ivan was a longshoreman for ILA in Hoboken until he retired.

Ivan married in June 1956 to the late Maria...

Jun 9, 2023

Forthcoming

Jun 7, 2023

Enrico Pulice on June 7, 2023 of Manahawken, N.J. previously of Fort Lee, age 83.

Enrico was born on January 24, 1940 in Italy and came to the United States in 1960. He was the owner of Pioneer Supermarket in Bronx, N.Y.

Enrico spent 53 years in the supermarket industry. He was an extremely loyal...

Jun 7, 2023

Venita Connie Sinisi (nee) Prisco on June 7, 2023 of Saddle Brook, N.J., age 87.Venita was born on May 14, 1936 in Fairview, N.J. She raised her family in Cliffside Park but most recently resided in Saddle Brook. Before retiring she had worked at Dainty Too Fashions in Cliffside Park, N.J. She had also worked Invoice Processing at McGraw...

Jun 2, 2023

Stephen J. Russo, on June 2, 2023, of Fairview, NJ, age 86.  Steve was born in 1931 in Teaneck, NJ and was raised in Cliffside Park.and had worked as a Foreman for the NJ Sports and Exposition Authority.  Additionally, he was a Fairview, NJ Councilman since 1972 and Delegate of the International Union of Painters Local 1007, Springfield, NJ....

May 31, 2023

Eleanor Maria Barbieri (nee) Siracuse on May 31, 2023 of Cliffside Park, N.J., age 91.

Eleanor was born on April 23, 1932 in Washington Heights, N.Y. and was a loving homemaker.

Beloved wife to the late George Barbieri.

Devoted mother to Lisa Barbieri and the late Louis Barbieri and his wife Karen.

May 29, 2023

Rosemary Cacciatore, 90 years old, of Ridgefield NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 29, 2023. She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and beloved family as she passed on to her Eternal life in Heaven. Rosemary was born on January 23, 1933 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Carmine and Emily Messano. She married the love...

May 24, 2023

Emilio Gallardo on May 24, 2023 of Leonia, N.J.

May 19, 2023

Robert Byrne, City Clerk of Jersey City for 31 years, passed away peacefully in his home on May 19, 2023 after a ten-month battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Born at Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital to Andrew and Cecelia Byrne, Robert was a Jersey City kid from the day he was born. He was...