Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Maria Carcich

Maria Carcich

May 17, 2023

Maria Francesca Carcich (nee) Nicolich on May 17, 2023 of North Bergen, N.J., age 102.

Maria was born on March 9, 1921 in Italy and came to the United States in 1964. Before retiring she had worked as a seamstress at Eckmil Knitting in West New York, N.J. She was also North Bergen Senior Citizen of the Year...

Rafi Habibian

Rafi Habibian

May 17, 2023

Rafi Habibian on May 17, 2023 of Cliffside Park, N.J.

Arlene Marie Iovino

Arlene Marie Iovino

May 14, 2023

Arlene M. Iovino (nee) Warren on March 26, 1938 of Ridgefield Park, N.J., age 85.

Arlene was born on March 26, 1938 in Englewood, N.J. and was a loving homemaker.

Beloved wife to the late John (1997).

Devoted mother to John (1999), Robert and Maryanne Nealon.

Dear sister to Marilyn Pantiliano...

Catherine Colangelo

Catherine Colangelo

May 12, 2023

Catherine Colangelo (Conti), age 94, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 surrounded by her adoring family. Catherine often stated her children and grandchildren were "her life" and lived that way to her final days. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth Colangelo. She is survived by her daughter Michele Dugan and son-in-law Leo Dugan Jr. Her son, Kenneth...

Maria Doris Galarza

Maria Doris Galarza

May 12, 2023

Maria Doris Galarza, 77, of Northvale, peacefully passed away on May 12, 2023. She was born March 28, 1946 in Aguada, Puerto Rico and loved spending time with family, watching movies, singing, drawing and making people laugh.

Doris was a strong woman who faced every obstacle in her life with courage and dignity. She was a kind, caring,...

Kathleen A Suszynski

Kathleen A Suszynski

May 9, 2023

Kathleen A. Suszynski, (nee) Rooney on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 of Cliffside Park, age 94, died peacefully.

Katheen worked at many jobs. The job she was most proud of was a crossing guard with the Cliffside Park Police Station. She worked 24 years on the corner of Anderson Avenue and Lafayette Avenue. She was very friendly and she...

Beatrice C Boyle

Beatrice C Boyle

May 6, 2023

Beatrice G. Boyle (nee) De Marco of Woodcliff Lake, N.J., age 95.

Beatrice was born on January 16, 1928 in Jersey City and before retiring she had worked at Alph Romeo.

Devoted mother to Roger of Woodcliff Lake and Thomas of Boynton Beach Florida and the late Melissa Searfoss.

Adored grandmother to Slater....

Michelina Rafanelli

Michelina Rafanelli

May 5, 2023

Michelina Rafanelli (nee) Mascolo on May 5, 2023 of Toms River, N.J. formerly of Cliffside Park, age 91.

Michelina was born on February 18, 1932 in Italy and came to the United States in 1948. She was a loving homemaker.

Beloved wife to the late Ignazio (2011).

Devoted mother to Angela Guenther and...

Richard Manuel Arribi

Richard Manuel Arribi

May 5, 2023

Richard Manuel Arribi (-Alfano) on May 5 th , 2023 of Palisades Park formally of Cliffside Park.

Richard was born July 19 th ,1937 in Englewood to Richard and Mary Arribi.

Devoted husband to Patricia.

Loving brother to Marcel, he survived his late brother Donald and sister MaryAnn.

...

Edna Shannon "Penny" Stark

Edna Shannon "Penny" Stark

May 3, 2023

Edna Shannon "Penny" Stark on May 3, 2023 of Palisades Park, N.J., age 96.

Edna was born on July 14, 1926 in Palisades Park, N.J. She was a loving homemaker.

Beloved wife to the late Winet George Stark (2007).

Devoted mother to Winet and Judy Stark of Georgia, Tom and Jean Stark of...

Rudolph C. Reid

Rudolph C. Reid

May 3, 2023

Rudolph Clayton Reid, Sr Born September 1st, 1931, passed away this past Wednesday, May 3rd in the early hours of the morning while the sun rose.  He was a family man, an entrepreneur,  a community leader and served in the Air Force during the Korean war.Over the course of 90+ years… his most successful venture was the Reid Beverage...

Candida Repice

Candida Repice

Apr 25, 2023

Candida Repice (nee) Sculli on April 25, 2023 passed away peacefully at age 87. Candida was born March 9, 1936 in Bruzzano, Italy where she met and married her late husband Diego Repice. Candida is survived by her three children, Giuseppe, Domenic and Antonio. Their wives Susan, Maryann and Tathiana. Candida's nine grandchildren Lisa and her husband Antonio Tataranni,...

Mike V Kyriacou

Mike V Kyriacou

Apr 17, 2023

On April 15, 1955 in a small village on the island of Cyprus, Mike was born to Eirinia and Vassos. He had humble beginnings surrounded by his loving sister and three brothers. He loved playing soccer and studying about everything he could. After technical high school, he fell in love with his beautiful wife in the refugee housing...

Miljenko Pinjusic

Miljenko Pinjusic

Apr 16, 2023

Miljenko was born on August 10, 1933 in a small village in Croatia called Gorane where he spent his childhood with his brothers Ante, Andirija, Ilija and his sister Kata. Having lost his father at the age of 10, Miljenko stepped into his father's role as caretaker of his family. As a young man he was recruited into the...

Luca Demichele

Luca Demichele

Apr 14, 2023

Luca DeMichele, devoted Son of Marco and Maria, passed away on 4/14/2023 at the age of 93.

Born on October 21st, 1929 in Molfetta, Italy, Luca DeMichele grew up in Hoboken before settling in North Bergen where he spent most of his life. Known as Luke, Lukey or Cool Hand Luke by his friends and...

Robert Martin, Jr

Robert Martin, Jr

Apr 14, 2023

Robert Martin, Jr. on April 14, 2023 age 91.

Mary Ann Mancuso

Mary Ann Mancuso

Apr 9, 2023

Mary Ann Mancuso on April 9, 2023 of Elmwood Park, N.J.

Beloved wife to the late Philip S. Mancuso.

Devoted mother to Philip N. Mancuso and his wife Theresa.

Cherished grandmother to Nicholas and Thomas.

Mary Ann was a longtime Fairview resident and active in the Fairview School System and the...

Fotios Vardakis

Fotios Vardakis

Apr 9, 2023

Fotios Vardakis on April 9, 2023 of Jersey City and Bayonne, age 89.

Fotios was born on August 29, 1933 in Jersey City, N.J. and was owner and operator of Vardakis Deli/Columbia Tavern in Jersey City, N.J.

Beloved husband to the late Alexandra (2015).

Devoted father to Penelope (Penny) Vardakis.

Adored...

Primitivo Del Valle

Primitivo Del Valle

Apr 9, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Primitivo Del Valle, fondly known as Tivo, on April 9, 2023, at the age of 93. Tivo was born in Havana, Cuba, on March 13, 1930, and married Angela in 1959. He also served as the president of the Jacomino Social Club in Cuba. Tivo left Cuba in...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.