Obituaries

May 1, 2022

Sinanian, Melkon, age 93, of Teaneck, formerly of North Bergen, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 1, 2022. Born in Jordan he immigrated to the United States in 1970 and was a shoe fitter for over 40 years for Saks Fifth Avenue.

Beloved husband of 50 years to the late Alice Sinanian (nee: Papazian). Devoted father of Silvi Stefan and...

Apr 29, 2022

Alfred “Freddie” Tesalona of New York, NY was born on April 16, 1942 in Tilik, Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. He passed away on April 29, 2022 at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patty Fineza Tesalona, his 3 daughters, Glenda, Grecia, and Tricia, his sons-in-law, Boying dela Cruz, Joaquin Jonathan Gatdula, Honesto Pagtalunan,...

Apr 25, 2022

Charles “Charlie” O’Donnell, age 71, of Leonia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday April 25, 2022. Born in Derry, Northern Ireland and worked as an engineer for S.L Green Realty in New York City. Beloved husband to Annie (nee; Gallagher). Loving father to Dan and his wife Dana, Trish and her husband Mike, and Declan and his...

Apr 21, 2022

Aknay, Todd of Westwood NJ passed away at the age of 40, on April 21, 2022. Born on February 23, 1982 in Englewood NJ to Norma Berman and the late Tom Aknay. Todd worked in Financial Services at Ferrari North America Corporate Office. Todd was a devoted father to his son Hudson Aknay. He had a larger than life personality...

Apr 18, 2022

Mary Ann Kramer (née Koster) age 77 was born in Hoboken, NJ. Her childhood was spent in Hoboken where she attended St.Francis primary school and Sacred Heart Academy High School. She then worked for J.P. Morgan & Company in New York. Mary Ann married Kenneth Kramer of New York and left her position at Morgan to raise her son Kenneth...

Apr 14, 2022

Duffy, Ann M. (nee: Dimatteo), age 83, of Franklin Lakes, formerly a longtime resident of Palisades Park passed peacefully on April 14, 2022. Born and raised in Union City she was a Secretary for Scholastic Magazine of Englewood Cliffs for many years before her retirement. One of Ann's many joys was spending time with her family at the Jersey Shore...

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,...