Obituaries

Apr 11, 2022

Dr. John J. Lampidis of Fort Lee, NJ, passed peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2022. He was 80 years old.

John was a dentist with a DDS and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology (ABP). Son of James and Mary Lampidis, he was born on October 8, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY.

He graduated NYU with a BS...

Apr 11, 2022

Esper Helou -70 of Bogota

Born in Lebanon, Esper left home at home at an early age. Educated in Germany. He left aboard Ships and cruised the globe on an adventure to the United States. There he began his life as a hospitality professional for many years. He was beloved by all that met him.

A Hardworking and fun loving...

Apr 9, 2022

Byron Giovanni Marroquin-Alvarez, a beloved father, grandfather, son and friend passed away on Saturday, April 9th 2022. He was 53 years old and passed away peacefully in his Leonia, NJ home.

Byron was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala on September 1st, 1968, to the union of Lidia Alvarez and his late father Manuel Marroquin. He was the oldest brother of...

Apr 8, 2022

Milagros Garcia, age 84, of Fort Lee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 8, 2022. She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and at a very young age moved to New York City, where she lived for most of her life. She worked for the New York City Board of Education school system for over 35...

Mar 26, 2022

Lavelle, Thomas J., Jr., "T.J" age 36, a lifelong resident of Ridgefield, passed away on Saturday March 26, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He graduated St. Mary's High School of Rutherford, class of 2003. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Montclair State University class of 2008. He was a Senior Claims Specialist for Q.B.E. of...

Mar 26, 2022

Mar 22, 2022

Yaria, James, age 92, of Fort Lee, passed away on Tuesday March 22, 2022. He was a longtime resident of Fort Lee and worked as a printer for De Palma Printing before retiring. James proudly served in the United States Army.

Predeceased by Carmelo Yaria, Julia (Demarco) Yaria, Salvatore Yaria, Thomas Yaria, and Grace (Yaria) Hogan.

He is survived...

Mar 16, 2022

D'Andrea, Josephine, (nee Ditaranto), age 108, a lifelong resident of Palisades Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 16, 2022. She was well known as a manager and owner of ANJ Bus Company of Palisades Park.

Beloved wife of 58 years to the late James D'Andrea. Devoted mother of Dolores D'Andrea and her husband Allen Metzler and Carmella Fusco and...

Mar 13, 2022

McMahon, Eugenia "Jean" age 91, of Fort Lee, on Sunday March 13, 2022. She was born in Bronx, NY and worked for The City of New York. Beloved wife of the late Thomas P. McMahon. Predeceased by her 9 siblings, Bob, Francis (Dinkel), Anna (Myra), Tommy, Alice, John, Mickey, Dotty (Stryker), and Betty (Corcoran). Cherished aunt of Lorraine Slovak and...

Mar 13, 2022

Viola, Thomas age 63, of Fort Lee, on Sunday March 13, 2022. He was born in Englewood, NJ and was a Laborer for Union #592. Beloved father of Kristine Viola. Cherished son of Bernice Viola and the late Charles Viola. Loving brother of Carol Adair, Joseph and Kathleen Viola, the late Daniel Viola and Charles Viola, Jr. He is also...

Mar 11, 2022

Meehan, Christine, E. nee: Lombard, age 85, of Matthews NC, passed away on Friday March 11, 2022. Born in New York City and formerly of Fort Lee, NJ. Chris was a licensed practical nurse (LPN) at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ for over 30 years. Loving mother of Karen Augliera (Anthony), Mary Matrone (Louis). Cherished grandmother to Christine Halstead...

Mar 7, 2022

Virgillito, Dominick, J., age 73, of Fairview, passed away on March 7, 2022. Beloved husband of Roberta Virgillito. Devoted father to Tara Torello and her husband Christopher, Eric Lever, and Joseph Virgillito. Cherished grandfather to Aidan and Makenna Torello. Proud veteran of the United States Air Force 1967 – 1971. Graduate of Western State College of Colorado. Adored friend, avid...

Mar 6, 2022

Ernst, Thomas, C. age 74 of Fort Lee, formerly of Plainview, New York passed peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Thomas was born on November, 2, 1947 in Yonkers, NY.

Loving son of the late Charles and Dora (nee: Dran). A devoted father, Tom is survived by his children, Amelia (Robert) Dirr, Michael (Stefanie) Ernst, and his ex-spouse, Kathleen...

Mar 2, 2022

Ralph Michael Walsh was born to the late Dorothy A. Walsh (nee Marino) and Thomas J. Walsh in Jersey City NJ on April 11, 1935. He attended Jersey City public schools and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps shortly after graduating High School.

While in the Marines, Ralph served in the Korean War as a rifleman and sniper,...

Mar 2, 2022

Tarabocchia, Antonio,age 85, of Barnegat, formerly of Rutherford, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday March 2, 2022. Born in Susak, Croatia he immigrated to the United States in 1961. He was a Longshoreman for Local #1 of Newark, for 42 years before retiring in 2002. A man full of life and talents, his garden was the envy of...

Mar 1, 2022

Lettieri, Saveria, "Sally", age 88, of Fort Lee, formerly of "Hells Kitchen", passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 1, 2022.

Dear mother of Mallary Malvagna. Adored grandmother of Jiana and Luke Lombardi. Devoted daughter of the late Andrea and Francesca Lettieri. Beloved sister of Mary Lettieri, Rose Balsamo, and late brothers Anthony, Michael, Mario and John Lettieri. She will be...

Mar 1, 2022

Finn, Mark, A., age 67, of Toms River, formerly of Fair Lawn, passed suddenly on Tuesday March 1, 2022. Born in Columbus, OH, he was raised in Leonia. He worked in Sales for various companies. A former member of Fort Lee Fire Department Company #3. He was also a member of the Elks in Toms River.

He is survived...

Feb 28, 2022

Carney, Raymond C., age 86, a 50 year resident of Palisades Park, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Monday February 28, 2022. He was born in Jersey City and raised in Hoboken. He was a career Teamster for Local #560 who ran twice for Local President. A deeply religious man he was very active in both St. Michael’s and St....

Feb 26, 2022

Footwear and menswear designer Peter Barton died Saturday at the age of 91.

He died peacefully in his sleep while at a rehabilitation facility in Oradell, N.J. The cause of death has not yet been determined, according to his wife Phylomena.

Born in Brooklyn and the son of a tailor, Barton was interested in and enjoyed art and design. He...

Feb 24, 2022

Jackson, Donald, age 56, a lifelong resident of Edgewater, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday February 24, 2022. An active member of the Edgewater community he worked in the maintenance department of Edgewater. A member of the Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department, he served in all capacities including Fire Chief. He was also well known as one of Edgewater's...