Obituaries

Aug 2, 2025

Louis A. Melone, beloved father and grandfather passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in Wayne, NJ at the age of 83.

Born on October 25, 1941 in Hackensack, NJ to the late Louis and Genevieve Melone, Lou was a lifelong resident of the Fairview, NJ area.  A graduate of Cliffside Park High School, he was...

Jul 31, 2025

In Loving Memory of Suzan Eglenceoglu

An angel on Earth, Suzan Eglenceoglu passed through our lives on July 31th, 2025, leaving behind a lasting legacy of love, compassion, generosity, and kindness. Suzan embraced humanity with open arms, forming friendships that transcended boundaries of culture, language, and faith.

As we bid farewell to her earthly presence,...

Jul 27, 2025

Philip Anthony Kotar  ("Phoofy") ("Jr")

Born May 20, 1971 in Englewood, New Jersey.  Philip passed away peacefully at his home in Cliffside Park, New Jersey.  Philip is survived by his mother Patty J. Gross-Sullivan, of Wickenburg Arizona, his sisters Jules Bruno of Springfield, Massachusetts, Toni Kotar and her wife Nico Norris of Cliffside Park, New Jersey.  He...

Jul 22, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Steve Napolitano a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.  Steve passed away on July 22, 2025. He was born on January 21, 1938 in the Bronx, N.Y. and raised in Baiano, a province of Avellino, Italy.  He returned to the United States when he was 18.

He met his loving...

Jul 21, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of James P. Battaglia, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and community member. Jim, of Bloomingdale, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. His life, spanning from his birth on November 25, 1947, at Englewood Hospital, to his final days, was a testament to his warmth,...

Jul 16, 2025

Josephine Artuso (nee) Scallo on July 16, 2025 of Cliffside Park, N.J., age 91.

Josephine was born on April 30, 1934 in Teaneck, New Jersey , she was a kind woman who made everyone feel special, she was a fun loving person who spread joy wherever she went. She will be greatly missed.

Beloved wife...

Jul 11, 2025

James Sarras, age 72, passed peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025. Mr Sarras resided in Fort Lee, New Jersey. James was the son of Helen and Angelo Sarras, and brother of Maria Sarras. James Sarras was Vice President at JP Morgan Chase Bank (Payment Strategy, Centralized Transaction Operations), where he was responsible for influencing payment strategy initiatives for the...

Jul 7, 2025

Gerard J. Rossi passed away on July 7, 2025 of Cresskill. N.J.

Gerard was born on March 10, 1941 in Italy and was the owner of Gerry Rossi Agency in Cliffside Park, N.J.

Beloved husband to the late Maria (nee) Siscaro.

Devoted father to Gerard Rossi, Jr. and friend Jacqueline Hutchins and David...

Jul 4, 2025

Maria Milagro Guerra Lorenzo de Tomas on July 4, 2025 of Cliffside Park, N.J., age 50.

Jul 3, 2025

Maria Carmen Di Salvio on July 3, 2025 of Freehold, N.J. , age 96.

Jun 27, 2025

Forthcoming

Jun 25, 2025

With broken hearts, we sadly announce the sudden passing of Marion Magnone (nee;Guglielmo) on June 25th, 2025 at age 86.

Marion was born in New York on March 15th, 1939.  She was a homemaker and resident of Fort Lee, for over 65 years.

She was married to her childhood sweetheart, Enrico "Rico" Magnone, who predecessed...

Jun 25, 2025

Svetka Ivanov (nee) Mihatov on June 25, 2025 of Ridgefield, N.J., age 93.

Jun 25, 2025

Joseph L. Magnone, 84 years of age, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, passed away on June 25, 2025.  Joe is predeceased by his loving wife, Ann and by his three brothers, Enrico, Frank and Pat.    Joe is survived by his children Lisa (married to Joe Gonzales) and JoAnn (married to Joe Paese), his grandchildren Joey (married to Jessica); Matthew...

Jun 25, 2025

Rita Reale (nee Casatelli) was born to the late Orlando and Jennie Casatelli, on June 23, 1938, in Jersey City.  She was a recent resident at Sunrise Senior Living in Mountain Lakes until she passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025. Rita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who leaves behind a beautiful legacy of...

Jun 22, 2025

Athanasios "Tom" Georgiou on June 22, 2025 of Fort Lee, N.J., age 76.

Athanasios was born on October 26, 1948 in Greece and had worked as a banker.

Beloved husband to Vasiliki (nee) Kompogiannis.

Adored father to Ted.

Jun 22, 2025

Gary T. Pietrowicz on June 22, 2025 of Ridgefield, N.J. , age 64.

Jun 20, 2025

Ralph William Rambone

January 10, 1929 – June 20, 2025

Ralph Rambone 96, of Edgewater, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on June 20th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Ralph was the oldest of 13 children born to Nellie and Joseph. He lived a life filled with love, wisdom, and laughter, leaving an incredible...

Jun 17, 2025

Elva Rodriguez on June 17, 2025 of Englewood Cliffs, N.J.

Jun 10, 2025

Giuditta Busanich (nee) Mattessich passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in Hackensack, NJ.  Judy was born to Matteo and Antonia Mattessich (nee Morin) on November 5, 1932 in Sansego, Croatia.  She came to the United States on February 2, 1965.  Judy was a homemaker.  Beloved wife to the late Beppino (1995).  Devoted mother to Dina Picinich and her...