Obituaries

Nov 2, 2022

Nov 2, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Richard Saraydarian on November 2nd, 2022, at the age of 87. Richard passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. The son of George and Alice Saraydarian, Richard was born in Brooklyn, NY, on October 4th, 1935. He was raised there together with his brother Gregory and his (now late)...

Nov 1, 2022

Willms, Palma C., (nee:Petronzio), age 78, of Leonia, passed peacefully on Tuesday November 1, 2022. Born and raised in Union City, Palma had owned and operated Dickens Emporium of Cliffside Park, NJ.

Beloved wife of 59 years to Raymond Willms. Devoted mother to Randall and his wife Danielle, and the Late Russell Willms. Cherished “Mimi” of Olivia, Zachary and...

Nov 1, 2022

Szwarc, Mildred, nee: LaCarrubba, age 93, of Branchville, passed away on Tuesday November 1, 2022. Cherished mother to Donna ( Robert Marino) and Edward (Dina Miller). Predeceased by her loving husband Edward. Grandmother to Christopher, Lauren, Anthony and Nicholas. Great grandmother to Dominic and Graham.

Beloved sister to Charles (Karen) , Dennis (Angela), the late Robert and James (Lynne)....

Oct 31, 2022

Anne Zoe Devol of Leonia, NJ, age 98, born July 26, 1924 passed away on October 31, 2022. Fondly called "Apple Annie" by her friends.

Wife to Russell (d. 1998) and mother to James Russell (d.2018) and Lorinda (Lori) Anne Cullen (Richie).

Most cherished grandmother of Elizabeth Anne and Christina Marie of Leonia, NJ.

She is predeceased by her parents...

Oct 30, 2022

Park, Peter Iksu, age 88, of Fort Lee, formerly of Long Island, New York, passed on Sunday October 30, 2022. Raised in South Korea, he attended Seoul National University and majored in English Literature. He was fluent in English, Japanese, and Korean. He also had practical skills in German and Spanish. His superior intelligence and integrity earned him the highest...

Oct 30, 2022

Thorn, Theresa nee: Franco, age 84, of Lodi, on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

Theresa was born in Union City, NJ on September 11, 1938. Beloved wife of the late John J. Thorn. Devoted mother of John C. Thorn and his wife Bonnie. Cherished grandmother of Katie Thorn. Loving sister of Madeline Brown.

Theresa loved spending time with her family...

Oct 28, 2022

Vasilios Mikelis, aged 92, residing in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey (formerly Fort Lee, Weehawken, and Manhattan, NY), passed away on October 28, 2022. Predeceased by his father Stefanos, his brother Dimitrios, and his mother Paraskevi, Vasilios is survived by his loving wife Sotiria. Vasilios was the devoted father of three daughters: Vivian and her husband Dimitrios, Catherine and her partner...

Oct 27, 2022

Silverman, Gerda, T., (nee: Rolli) age 87, of Fort Lee, formerly of Englewood Cliffs, passed away on Thursday October 27, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Edwin. Devoted mother of Jeffrey and Erik. Cherished grandmother of Shannon, Jane and Christina. Dear sister of Martha, Erika and the late Franz. Adored aunt of Michael.

The family will receive visitors on...

Oct 25, 2022

Iacobino, Yolanda (nee: Perrone), age 89, of Palisades Park, formerly of West New York, passed peacefully with her daughter by her side on Tuesday October 25, 2022. She was born and raised in West New, New Jersey, where she had a wonderful childhood with her three loving sisters. The “tom-boy” of the family, Yolanda enjoyed sports. Upon graduating she met...

Oct 22, 2022

Hanlon, William Patrick, age 78, of Tenafly, on Saturday October 22, 2022. Born in New York, NY to the Late William and Margaret (nee: Rehill) Hanlon. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Loving brother to Catherine McDermott. Cherished Uncle to Kerriann and Karlee. He is predeceased by his sister, Margaret Hanlon. William had a passion for history,...

Oct 20, 2022

Michael Joseph Policastro passed away peacefully at home in the company of loved ones on October 20, 2022. He was 90 years old.

In 2001, Michael retired from Ramapo College where he was Professor Emeritus. In his younger years, he served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Michael was born in Bronx, New York, and grew up...

Oct 18, 2022

Marotta, Pasquale, 75 of Fort Lee, passed away on Tuesday October 18, 2022. Born in Italy to the late Michael and Francesca (nee: Racioppi) Marotta. Loving brother to Gerardo, Anna, and Maria Marotta. Devoted uncle to Michael and Francesca Marotta. He was the Owner of GP Auto in Union City.

The family will receive their friends on Sunday 3:00...

Oct 18, 2022

Oleske, John Joseph age 72, of Leonia, passed away suddenly on Tuesday October 18, 2022. He was born in Jersey City, NJ and was a Teacher for Hackensack Board of Education, Jersey City Board of Education and Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ. Beloved husband of Anastasia nee; Chrysostomou. Devoted father of Matthew Oleske. Cherished brother of the late Debbie Oleske....

Oct 18, 2022

Jaime A. Giraldo, M.D., age 87, of Fort Lee, NJ passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Born in Manizales, Colombia, son of the late Alicia Angel and Anibal Giraldo. He is survived by the love of his life of 41 years, Luz Elena, his 4 daughters: Patricia, Andrea (married to Andres Arango), Colette (married to David McKeown), and Laura...

Oct 17, 2022

Oct 17, 2022

Germana Rerecich (nee Nicolich) age 99 of Palisades Park, passed away on October 17,2022. She was predeceased by her loving husband Andrea Rerecich in 1994. She is survived by her daughter Lorraine Franciscovic & husband Giuliano, as well as her daughter Janice Rerecich. She was a loving grandmother & will be dearly missed by all her grandchildren- Darian, Vanessa &...

Oct 15, 2022

Albert “Al” Palzer, February 1, 1949 – October 15, 2022

Albert Palzer, 73 years of age, lifelong resident of Fort Lee, NJ, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Al was born in Englewood, NJ , son of the late Albert Palzer, Sr and Agnes (Miko) Palzer. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joanie; 3 children, Lori...

Oct 11, 2022

Peter Baganakis passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022, just nine days after celebrating his 89th birthday.

A bold spirit with a perennial take-charge style, Peter was born and raised in the Bronx, the son of Eftalia and John Baganakis, who owned a coffee shop on Westchester Avenue. His father gave him one of his first jobs, expecting Peter to...

Oct 11, 2022

Sinisi, Mildred nee: Freda, age 88, of Dumont, on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Devoted mother to Fran Fuschillo and her husband Sav, Carol Walsh and her husband Craig, John Sinisi and his wife Irene; Cherished grandmother of Lauren, Jamie, Danielle, Johnny, Nicole, Matthew, Athena and Steven; Wife to the Late Angelo Sinisi; Dear Sister of Mary Jane, the Late Frances,...