Obituaries

Jan 24, 2024

FILOMENA (Fay) GALLO left this world peacefully on January 24 surrounded by the light and love of the God she so worshipped in life. The first of five children, she was born in the Bronx to Frank and Laura (Miele) Gallo and predeceased in 1935 by her 2-year-old sister Gloria Marie and by her beloved brother Joe, tragically killed in...

Jan 21, 2024

Timothy J. Zagacki "Timmy", age 63 of Norwood, NJ passed on Sunday January 21, 2024. Born and raised in Leonia, NJ, Timmy was well known throughout Bergen County as the owner of Cherokee Tree Service. He was a movie buff with an impressive collection, a major fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers — watching the games religiously — and listening to...

Jan 21, 2024

Jan 19, 2024

Diana Lee Guida Brown

October 4, 1935 – January 19, 2024

Throughout a career in social work at New York area hospitals, Diana Guida Brown gave passionate voice to the needs and dignity of hospital patients when she perceived them as being overlooked, sometimes going to the state house in Albany to fight for new legislation, or advocating for policy...

Jan 12, 2024

Eileen Heil (nee Kirk) of Oakland, passed away on January 12, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

She was a long-time resident of Oakland. Born in Jersey City to James and Edith (nee Joest) on March 5th, 1951. She loved growing up on her father’s boats, the beach and had a passion for horses and all other animals.

Eileen...

Jan 10, 2024

John E. Romais, age 65, of North Bergen, formerly of New York City, on January 10, 2024. Born in Jersey City, raised in North Bergen, he worked primarily as a Journalist and wrote several articles for NJ Today magazine. He graduated from Columbia University with a degree in English and continued his post graduate work at Columbia in film studies,...

Jan 9, 2024

Nicolo Romana, age 88 , of Fort Lee, formerly of Palisades Park, NJ, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday January 9th, 2024. Born in Caltavuturo Sicily, Italy he immigrated to the United States in 1962. He was the Owner of Romana Builders & Son of Palisades Park. His passion was work, building residential homes throughout Northern Bergen County. Always...

Jan 3, 2024

Frank Scamporino, age 91, of Monroe, NJ, formerly of Edgewater and Leonia, passed peacefully on January 3rd , 2024.

Beloved husband of 65 years to Ethel (nee: Dilger). Devoted father of Denise Sokolich and her husband Mayor Mark Sokolich, Frank Scamporino and his wife Terry, Sherri Giaquinto and her husband Joe, and Michele Bilali and her husband Lumi. Adored...

Jan 3, 2024

Joseph Xavier Meehan, Jr., age 79, of Pompton Plains, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in New York City. Born March 5, 1944, in Orange, NJ to the late Joseph Xavier and Helen (nee: DePaul) Meehan. Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years Diane (nee: Villavecchia), his children Meghan Whalen (nee: Meehan) and Joseph Xavier Meehan,...

Jan 1, 2024

Satya Dev Mohin was born on March 23, 1933 in Punjab, India. One of 6 siblings, he was a devoted son, father, brother and grandfather. He married his devoted wife, Sarish, in 1962 and they emigrated to New York City in 1971 where he began his career as the VP of logistics for a toy company. In 2012 he moved...

Dec 29, 2023

CATHERINE STALTER

Catherine “Cathi” Stalter (née Dunderman), 76, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023 in Stamford, CT. Born March 27, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, Cathi was the cherished daughter and youngest of four children to the late Walter H. Dunderman and Margaret E. Dunderman (née Doyle).

She is survived by her son, Steven M. Fortunato (Lisa); her...

Dec 24, 2023

Silva M. Cubukciyan (nee: Mateosian) age 91, of Englewood Cliffs, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 24, 2023. Beloved wife to late Bogos Nubar Cubukciyan. Loving mother to Nuran Cubukciyan, Angela Cubukciyan, Linda Kundakji and her husband George, and the late Arman Cubukciyan. Proud grandmother of Lara Kundakji and Taline Kanning (Michael). Loving great grandmother of Emma and Leo.

In...

Dec 22, 2023

Reinaldo “Cuco” Romeu, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning. Cuco was born in Cuba and immigrated to New Jersey in 1957. He and his wife of 64 years, Marcia, owned Hines Pharmacy in Union City for 37 years before retiring in 2005. Devoted father of Barbara and her husband James. Cherished grandfather of Jacqueline and Jamie,...

Dec 20, 2023

Joan Costa (Nee: Brady), age 95, of Englewood Cliffs, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday December 20, 2023. Born in the Bronx, Joan spent her early life in West Hempstead, Long Island. A graduate of Mount Saint Agnes College in Baltimore, Joan then met her late husband Vincent Costa and moved to New Jersey. Joan was a homemaker,...

Dec 18, 2023

Rambone, Anthony J. “Jack” age 84 of Edgewater NJ, Passed away on December 18, 2023. He was born in Englewood, NJ. He retired from The Borough of Edgewater Department of Public Works in 2005 after 18 years of service to his community. Beloved husband of 64 years to Grethel (nee: Finn) Devoted father of Troy Rambone, Robert Rambone and his...

Dec 15, 2023

Obituary to follow.

Dec 14, 2023

Andrew “Drew” Michael Bakunas, 61, of Carlstadt, passed away on December 14, 2023. He was born July 13th, 1962 in Teaneck, NJ. Drew was the beloved father of his children Amanda, AJ, and Annalise. He is survived by his companion Vita Armes, his sister Amy Bakunas, his brother Adam Bakunas and his wife Tiffani, as well as several nieces, nephews,...

Dec 13, 2023

Arrangements Pending

Dec 13, 2023

Herbert, Donna, nee: Daniels, age 82, of Tenafly, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. She was born on September 24, 1941, in Williamsport, Pa., to the late Chalmer and Ann (nee: Straka) Daniels. She attended West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Donna served as an international stewardess for nine years with Trans World Airlines before being the owner and operator...

Dec 9, 2023

Varky, Annammal (née John), age 88, of Fort Lee passed peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was born in Niranam, Kerala, India, on June 14, 1935, to the late John Daniel and Accamma John.

Beloved wife to the late George Varky, loving mother to Susheela and the late Suresh Varky, Ammal was unable to secure a job teaching math...