Obituaries

Dec 3, 2016

MARINELLI, Gennaro, 83, of North Bergen, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 in North Bergen, NJ.  Gennaro was born in Naples, Italy on November 2, 1933 to Donato and Maria.  He worked as a United Auto Worker for Ford Motor Comapny in Edison, NJ.  Beloved husband to the late Carmela (2012).  Cherished father to Maria Moreira and her husband...

Dec 3, 2016

PICCINICH, Matteo, 90, of Fairview, NJ passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 3, 2016.  Matteo was born in Susak, Croatia on February 1, 1926 to Domenico and Francesca.  Upon coming to the United States he worked as a Longshoreman in Brooklyn, NY.  Beloved husband to Domenica (nee) Hroncich of 56 years.  Cherished...

Nov 28, 2016

SCANZO, Domenica (nee) Maceri on November 28, 2016 of Fairview, N.J., age 86. Domenica was born on May 15, 1930 in Ceramida, provincia Reggio Calabria, Italy. In 1974, Domenica sacrificed the safety of her land and her family and came to this country with her 7 year old daughter. As a single mom she strived to give her daughter and...

Nov 26, 2016

VARDARO, Assunta (nee) Luciano on November 26, 2016 of Cliffside Park, N.J., age 88. Assunta was born on September 16, 1928 in Altavilla, Irpina, Italy and before retiring had worked as a finisher in the garment industry. Beloved wife to the late Pietro (2000). Devoted mother to Mario Vardaro and Rino Vardaro and his wife Maria. Dear sister to Salvatore...

Nov 23, 2016

JELENIC,  Ante "Tony", on November 23, 2016, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, formerly of North Bergen, NJ, age 83.  Ante was born in Zdrelac, Croatia and came to the United States in 1956.  Ante was a retired Meat Cutter for Shop Rite, Fort Lee, NJ.  He was also a member of the Meat Cutters Local 464, Little Falls, NJ.  Beloved...

Nov 23, 2016

GRIMALDI, Albert on November 23, 2016 of Ridgefield, N.J., age 88. Albert was born on October 8, 1928 in Harlem, N.Y. and before retiring had worked as an agent for John Hancock Insurance in North Bergen, N.J. Beloved husband of 18 years to Annie (nee) Karoyan. Devoted father to Cheryl Murphy and her husband Kevin, Cindy and Dan Terry, Paul...

Nov 20, 2016

AMABILE, Filomena M. (nee) Abate on November 20, 2016 of North Bergen, N.J., age 89. Filomena was born on January 8, 1927 in North Bergen, N.J. and was a loving homemaker. Beloved wife to the late Nicholas (2014). Devoted mother to Robert. Cherished mother-in-law to Elizabeth. Dear sister to Francis Abate and Daniel Abate. Filomena is also survived by loving...

Nov 20, 2016

VICCHIO, Letizia on November 20, 2016 of Cliffside Park, N.J., age 52. Letizia was born on July 28, 1964 in Italy. The family will receive their friends Friday, November 25, 2016 at A.K. Macagna Funeral Home 495 Amderson Avenue Cliffside Park, N.J. from 4-8pm. Cremation will be private.

Nov 20, 2016

HOFFMAN, Robert A. on November 20, 2016 of Fort Lee, N.J., age 30. Robert was born on April 4, 1986 in Teaneck, N.J. and was a self-employed carpenter. Beloved son to Toni Sabino and Dr. Bobby Hoffman. Adored brother to Rebecca Winters and her husband Roy. Cherished grandson to Nancy Hoffman and Gene Hoffman. Dear step-son to Robert Sabino. Robert...

Nov 19, 2016

MISKULIN,  Mihovil, "Milan", on November 19, 2016, of North Bergen, NJ, age 85.  Mihovil was born in Croatia and came to the United States in 1969.  Before retiring, he had worked in construction for River Terminal Company in Kearny, NJ.  He was also a parishioner of Sacred Heart RC Church, North Bergen, NJ.  Beloved husband to Darinka (nee) Kanjer.  Devoted...

Nov 15, 2016

MANDICH, Zlata (nee) Stefancic on November 15, 2016 of Englewood Cliffs, N.J. age 78. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 1:00pm at St. Cyril & Methodius Church in N.Y.C. Burial will take place in Croatia. The family will receive their friends Sunday 4-8pm at A.K. Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Avenue Cliffside Park, N.J.

Nov 15, 2016

HEINZMANN, Helen G. "Gwenn" (nee) Eugster on November 15, 2016 of West New York, N.J., age 90. Helen was born on September 9, 1926 in Union City, N.J and before retiring had worked at A&P Supermarket. Helen was an avid bowler and attended and won many tournaments. Beloved mother to Denise Hamblin, Cheryl Gilligan and her husband Brian and the...

Nov 10, 2016

O'CONNOR, James J. on November 10, 2016 of Palisades Park, N.J., age 90. James was born on April 13, 1926 in Manhattan, N.Y. and was a United States Veteran of WWII. Before retiring he was President of Certified Movers Local 814 in Manhattan, N.Y. Beloved husband of 28 years to Anna (nee) Redstone. Devoted step-father to Thomas Tzaras. Dear brother...

Nov 9, 2016

LALA, Joseph D. on November 9, 2016 of Fairview, N.J., age 86. Joseph was born on January 25, 1930 in Teaneck, N.J. and was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was owner and operator of Joseph Lala Construction in Fairview, N.J. Beloved husband to the late Jessie (nee) Orecchio. Devoted father to the late James Lala...

Nov 8, 2016

BARCHETTO, Ralph on November 8, 2016 of Fairlawn, N.J., age 102. Ralph was born on December 28, 1913 in Hoboken, N.J. and was a United States Army Veteran of WWII. Before retiring he had worked as a mechanic at Square D Electrical Co. in Secaucus, N.J. Beloved husband to the late Margaret (nee) Pepe. Devoted father to Gabriel Barchetto and...

Nov 7, 2016

SCREMIN, Remo A., 90, of Cliffside Park, NJ, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 in Saddle River, NJ.  Remo was born on July 7, 1926 in Hoboken, NJ to Robert and Maria Scremin.  He worked as a salesman for Quaker Soap in Secaucus, NJ.

Remo served our country during World War II.  At the age of 17 he...

Nov 2, 2016

WEST, Melissa Reeves (nee) Letts on November 2, 2016 of West Milford, N.J., age 98. Melissa was born on July 10, 1918 in Middletown, N.J. Before retiring she had worked as a technician at Lever Bros.in Edgewater, N.J. Melissa was the happiest person in the world with a perpetual smile. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She...

Nov 1, 2016

BARBIERI, George L. on November 1, 2016 of Cliffside Park, N.J., age 88. George was born on October 13, 1928 in Englewood, N.J. and before retiring was a chemist at Unilever. He was also a former Councilman in Cliffside Park, a member of the Cliffside Park Men's Club and a parishioner of Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church in Fairview,...

Oct 29, 2016

AURIEMMA, Stephen A., "Stevie Wonder", of Washington Twp., NJ, originally of Fairview, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 29, 2016.  Adored son of the late Anthony Stephen and Assunta Auriemma.  Beloved life companion to Michele Donato for the last 22 years.  Devoted father to Anthony Auriemma, Elizabeth DiMascio, Shea Stevens, and Stephen M. Auriemma.  Loving...

Oct 26, 2016

IACOVELLI, Alfred P. on October 26, 2016 of North Bergen, N.J. , age 85. Alfred was born on May 10, 1931 in Union City, N.J. and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Before retiring he was an assistant manager at Shop-Rite in North Bergen, N.J. Beloved husband of 61 years to Annette (nee) Longo. Devoted father to the...