Obituaries
Robert John Wilkens
Jan 23, 2025
Robert John Wilkens, 73, of Bergen County, NJ, passed away on January 23rd, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer.
Robert was born on February 11th, 1951, to Betty and John Wilkens in Jersey City, NJ. After graduating from Bergenfield High School, he earned his BA at William Patterson University. He began a lifelong career in insurance and eventually launched the...
Alice Charles Philibosian
Jan 22, 2025
Alice Charles (Babikian) Philibosian of Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, quietly passed away on Jan 22, 2025 after a beautifully lived life at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her exceptional husband, George Philibosian, and her brother Chuck Babikian. She was a wonderful mother who was always there offering support, wisdom and love in abundance to her...
Ronald F. Catoggio
Jan 18, 2025
Ronald F. Catoggio, age 80, of Mahwah, formerly of North Bergen and Leonia, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Born in New York City, he was a Housing Inspector for the New Jersey State Housing Authority. Previously, he worked for General Motors before starting his own family run heating oil business, JARR Fuel, of New York City. He was...
David Anthony Palmadessa
Jan 17, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and nephew, David Anthony Palmadessa, age 44, of Little Ferry, on January 17th, 2025. A devoted husband and cherished father who left us far too soon. His unwavering love for his family was undeniable and his most special moments were when...
Mary Elizabeth Burke
Jan 15, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Burke, (nee Keenan) 91, of St. James, North Carolina, passed away on January 15 in Ridgefield, NJ surrounded by her family.
Most recently Mary lived in Toms River, NJ. Mary was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1933. Mary worked as a social worker for the Englewood Housing Authority before retiring.
Mary enjoyed her life and retirement, spending time...
Jeannette Salvemini
Jan 14, 2025
Jeannette Salvemini, age 93, of Leonia, passed peacefully on Tuesday January 14, 2025. Born Jeannette Falco or Jenny as she was known, to Joseph and Josephine Falco, grew up in a lively household full of siblings and cousins in Jersey City. Jeanette learned to sew at a young age and obtained a factory job as a teenager where she met...
Rosa Amalia Rodriguez
Jan 8, 2025
It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Rosa Amalia Rodriguez. Rosa left us in the early morning hours of January 8th, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of unconditional love, resiliency, and a commitment to her family. She is survived by her two children, Laura and Nestor, her son-in-law, Martin, and her daughter-in-law, Melanie, her...
Linda R. Borghi
Jan 5, 2025
Linda Rose Borghi, age 79, of Leonia, NJ, died Sunday, January 5, 2025 at her home. Linda was born December 19, 1945, in Jersey City, NJ. She was a daughter of the late Guido and Loretta Monti (née O’Brien). Linda was a proud alumna of Holy Rosary Academy in Union City, Douglass College of Rutgers University (BA), and Jersey City...
Sylvester Garcia
Jan 3, 2025
Sylvester Garcia , age 79, of Bergenfield, passed away on Friday January 3, 2025. Born in Trinidad and raised in Trinidad, moving to the United States in the beginning of his adult life. Sylvester worked at ABC news as a manager. He is survived by his cherished wife Wanda (Estrella). Loving father to Elizabeth Garcia, Andrew Garcia, Gregory (Melochia) Garcia ...
Leatrice Pacicco
Jan 2, 2025
Leatrice Pacicco, age 96, of Washington Township died Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Christian Health Care Nursing of Wyckoff, NJ. Leatrice was born June 2, 1928, in Jersey City, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Rudolph and Elsie Cacioli nee; Quinto. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred Pacicco on February 6, 2004. She is survived by her...
Henry "Hank" G. Williams Jr.
Dec 27, 2024
Henry (Hank) G. Williams, Jr.
Henry Gerald Williams, Jr. (Hank) was born on April 13, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio to Ruth and Henry Williams, Sr.
He attended Glenville High School in Cleveland and began his broadcast career in the mail room of WKBF-TV Channel 61 but soon worked his way up to reporter and assistant producer. With a voice...
Charalambos Zevgaras
Dec 22, 2024
Charalambos “Bob” Zevgaras of Fort Lee, peacefully passed away on December 22, 2024, at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 8, 1947, in the village of Makrihori, Karditsa, Bob was the son of the late Thomas and Maria (née: Gourla) and cherished brother to the late Konstantinos.
As fate would have it, Bob’s future...
Norma Wolthoff
Dec 21, 2024
Wolthoff, Norma, nee: Marana, age 90, of Fort Lee, on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Born in Englewood, New Jersey on November 14, 1934, to the late Albert Marana and Rose (nee: Ferrari) Marana lived in Fort Lee her entire life. Beloved wife to the late Sergeant Stephen M. Wolthoff, she raised 6 children while he worked two jobs. Loving mother...
Iris Neraida Rivera
Dec 17, 2024
In Loving Memory of Iris Neraida Rivera
June 15, 1957 – December 17, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Iris Neraida Rivera, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on December 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love, resilience, and an unwavering dedication to her family.
Born on June...
Ramon A. Madera
Dec 17, 2024
Ramon Antonio Madera was born in Valverde Mao, Dominican Republic on October 11th, 1936 to Jose Arcadio Madera and Francisca Antonia Madera Fermin. He was the oldest of 7 children. His sisters Yolanda, Daisy, Rosanidia, and Milagros Fermin, and Zunilda, Carmen Dolores Madera. As a young adult, he majored in Civil Engineering and Architecture at the University Autonoma of Santo...