Obituaries

Oct 31, 2023

Kao, Shang, age 94, of Fort Lee, formerly of Newburgh, NY and Poughkeepsie, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 31, 2023. Born in Beijing, China he immigrated to the United States in 1956. He was a professor of Chinese Language at Yale University and then became a Computer Programmer for IBM before retiring in 1991. He was a founder...

Oct 27, 2023

Oct 23, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Fatovich was born on August 28, 1940 on the island of Sestrunj, Croatia. He was one of 11 children born to Ivan and Bozica Fatovic. As a teenager, he escaped a then communist Yugoslavia with his friends in a row boat over night in search of a better life. He found that in New Jersey, where he resided...

Oct 21, 2023

Raymond Koski

Born October 23, 1945-Died October 21, 2023

Ray was born and raised in Edgewater, New Jersey. He attended Edgewater Public Schools. Ray loved spending summers at his Grandparents farm in Upstate New York and visiting with his cousins. After High School he joined the United States Air Force and was a MP stationed in the Philippines and Guam...

Oct 18, 2023

Patricia C. Fromholtz, beloved wife and mother of 3 sons passed quietly in her sleep at home on October 18, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Patricia earned a Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision from St. Peter’s University. She was the first person in her family to complete higher education and graduate studies.

Patricia and her husband were...

Oct 14, 2023

Elena Mas, 66, of West New York, NJ, passed away on October 14th, 2023. She was the daughter of Anoland Molinet & Pepe Mas, the Life Partner of Lorraine Volpe, the mother of Alexandra Mas Cepero, Justin Mas, Elena Mas Volpe, & Rosa Mas Volpe, and the sister of Marisol Brage.

Elena was born in Cuba on March 16th, 1957....

Oct 13, 2023

Schneider, Horst, age 83, on Friday October 13, 2023. Born on June 8, 1940 in Wiesbaden, Germany to the Late Leodegar and Apollonia (nee: Steinheimer) Schneider. Horst worked as an engineer and was an entrepreneur who started Chemac, Inc. Horst spent most of his life living in New Jersey. Horst was an animal lover, enjoyed fine dining, was a patron...

Oct 10, 2023

Frances Laura Treadwell Hoyos, lovingly known to many as Cealy, passed away on October 10, 2023, at the age of 61 in Homestead, Florida. Born on November 7, 1961, in Englewood, NJ, she served as the parish secretary for Holy Rosary Church in Edgewater, NJ, until 2017.

Frances’ love for life and her family was evident in the fun-loving things...

Oct 10, 2023

Beniamino “Bennie” Mattessich, age 93, of Ridgefield formerly of Edgewater and Hoboken, NJ. Passed peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Born in Susak, Croatia, formerly Italy. Bennie immigrated to the United States at the age of 17 in 1947, residing with his uncle, John Mattessich. A carpenter by trade, he was a 60 year member of Local...

Oct 8, 2023

Oct 4, 2023

Carmen Weiner Ostrynski, nee Balaguer, age 91, a resident of Fort lee, NJ passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 4, 2023.

Carmen is survived by her loving son, George Weiner and daughter, Dora Luyster, and grandchildren.

The family will receive their friends on Saturday from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the Frank Patti and...

Oct 2, 2023

With immense sadness, the family of Concetta Lofaro (nee Furci) of Cliffside Park, announces her peaceful passing on October 2, 2023 at the age of 85.

Concetta was born on March 16, 1938, in Bagnara, Calabria, Italy. She immigrated to the United States in 1964 with her husband Vincenzo. Concetta was known for her beautiful and generous heart, her vivacious...

Oct 1, 2023

Alice Maggiano, age 73, and a 60-year resident of Fort lee, NJ passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 1, 2023. Alice was born in Havana, Cuba on March 16, 1950. Her family immigrated to the United States in 1950. She attended Epiphany School and was a graduate of Fort Lee High School Class of 1969. From there...

Sep 30, 2023

Altunkara, Artin age 75, of Fort Lee, on Saturday September 30, 2023. He was born in Yozgat, Turkey and came to the United States in 2009. He was Self Employed.

Beloved husband of Vercin nee; Agdere. Devoted father of Leda Altiparmak and her husband Lutfik, Vahe Altunkara and his wife Elizabet. Cherished grandfather of Lara, Shant, Dylan, Mila and...

Sep 30, 2023

Sep 25, 2023

Chrystalla Kanakis, (nee: Georgiou), age 86, a 52 year resident of Palisades Park, formerly of Fairview & West New York, passed away peacefully on Monday September 25, 2023. Born in Lefkara, Cyprus, she immigrated to the United States in 1952. Her life was centered around her love for her family, her faith, and the Church. She was a devoted member...

Sep 25, 2023

Massaro, Nancy nee Russo, age 96, of Palisades Park on Monday, September 25th 2023. Beloved wife to the late Anthony Massaro. Loving mother to Michael Massaro. Cherished sister to Rocco Russo, proud God mother to Joanne Cursinella. Adored aunt to Mark, Barbara, Jean and Shannon.

The family will receive their friends on Monday October 2nd 2023 for a viewing from...

Sep 25, 2023

Battaglia, George age 86, of Mount Arlington, on Monday September 25, 2023.

He was born in New York, New York and was a Systems Analyst for the IRS, NYC. Beloved husband of the late Frances M. nee LaHara. Devoted father Joann Hansen and her husband Richie; Lorraine Gaglioti and her husband Peter . Cherished grandfather of Danielle, Brandon, Dana, Peter...

Sep 21, 2023

Wittmann, Donald C , age 89, of Ramsey, passed peacefully on Thursday September 21, 2023. Born in Englewood and formerly of Leonia. He graduated Leonia High School 1952 and Rutgers University class of 1956. Donald was an avid Giants fan and loved playing golf at the Ramsey Golf and Country Club.

Cherished husband to Virginia (nee;Wetter) for 67 Years. Loving...

Sep 20, 2023

Cornelius J. Duggan passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023 at Villa Marie Claire Hospice in Saddle River, NJ, surrounded by his family. Born in County Cork, Ireland, in 1936, Corneius left Ireland at the age of 17 and moved to Toronto, Canada. Soon after he moved to Edgewater, NJ. and became a mechanic for the New York Transit Authority,...