Obituaries
George Makroulakis
Mar 24, 2021
Makroulakis, George, age 77, a 60 year resident of Fort Lee, passed peacefully on Wednesday March 24, 2021. Born in New York City, he moved to Fort Lee during his high school years. George was known to most as G. Mak or Mr. Mak. He was a graduate of Fort Lee High School Class of 1960. After high school, George...
Thomas John Sokol
Mar 18, 2021
Thomas John Sokol
Leonia – Tom Sokol was born in Walnut Creek, California on September 1,1961. He resided in Berkeley, California until his parents John and Betty Sokol moved to Leonia, New Jersey. He attended Leonia public schools until he was seven and then attended Bergen Center for Child Development. When he was 13, he transferred to Rhinebeck Country School...
Maria Ann Gregov
Mar 14, 2021
Maria Gregov a resident of Fort Lee, New Jersey, died unexpectedly on March 14, 2021 at the age of 62.
Maria Ann Balsamo Gregov was born May 20,1958 in New York, New York. She was raised in Hells Kitchen and graduated from the Art and Design High School in 1976
In 1981 Maria married her long time love Mario Gregov...
Salvatore Narcisi
Mar 9, 2021
Narcisi, Salvatore, age 81, of Ridgefield, formerly of West New York, passed surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday March 9, 2021. Born in Naro, Sicily he immigrated to the United States when he was 16 years old. A builder by trade, he was the owner of Christina Builders of Ridgefield, NJ. His garden was his heart and he shared...
Joyce E. Demetrakis
Mar 6, 2021
Demetrakis, Joyce, E. (nee:Celia), age 77, of Englewood, formerly of Fort Lee, NJ, passed surrounded by her loving family on Saturday March 6, 2021. Born in West New York, NJ she was a graduate of Fort Lee Highschool and then obtained a Bachelors Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She began her career as a Social Worker for the Bergen County...
Stephen George Nellissen
Mar 5, 2021
Stephen George Nellissen lost his battle with lung cancer at his home in Fort Lee, NJ on March 5, 2021. He was 67.
Steve was born in New York City on April 11, 1953 to Clifford and Jane (Cowen) Nellissen.
He grew up in Manhattan, where he enjoyed playing in Central Park with his younger brother, Chris. At age 13...
Mike Adanas
Mar 1, 2021
Adanas, Mike age 74, of Cliffside Park, on Monday March 1, 2021.
All are asked to Assemble Friday in St. Leon's Armenian Apostolic Church, Fairlawn at 10:00 AM. For condolences, directions, or information call (201) 944-0100 or www.frnakpatti.com
Richard F. Mccabe
Mar 1, 2021
McCabe, Richard, F., age 89, of Fort Lee, passed on Monday March 1, 2021. Born in Rivervale, NJ, he was a proud Army Veteran of the Korean War. Rich started his career in Alcoa Corp and then worked for Ford Motor Company in Mahwah before joining his family in the dry cleaning busines. After retirement he worked as a Custodian...
Michael J Hromin
Feb 27, 2021
Michael J. Hromin of Cliffside Park, devoted and beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on February 27, 2021 at the age of 77.
Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Kathleen (Dooley) Hromin and his son Michael J. Hromin Jr. and his wife Diana. Grandchildren Austin Michael and Brianna. Brother-in-law John Dooley and wife Barbara,...
Frances M. Battaglia
Feb 25, 2021
Battaglia, Frances, M., (nee: LaHara) age 82, of Mount Arlington, formerly of Fort Lee, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday February 25, 2021. Born and raised in New York City she dedicated her life to her family. Her favorite past time was enjoying friends, family and playing Bingo.
Beloved wife of 63 years to George Battaglia....
Paul Lolas
Feb 21, 2021
Lolas, Paul, age 84, of Fort Lee, on Sunday February 21, 2021. Beloved husband of Alice (nee: Stock) Devoted father of Phyllis Lolas, Debra DeSena and her husband Anthony, and Konstantine Lolas. Cherished grandfather of Luke, Joh, Marc, Dylan & Daphney. Dear brother of the late Konstantine Lolas.
Maureen A. Kallo
Feb 21, 2021
Kallo, Maureen, A. (nee:McGrath), age 92, of Leonia, formerly of Ridgefield, on Sunday February 21, 2021. Born in the Bronx and was a shipping manager for many years at Houbigant of Ridgefield, NJ. A former member of the Ridgefield Senior Citizens. She was a parishioner of St. John’s RC Church Leonia. She was fiercely proud of her Irish Heritage.
She...
Elaine L. Licata
Feb 21, 2021
Elaine Louise Licata (nee Graglia) age 90 passed away peacefully at her home in Fort Lee, N.J. on February 21, 2021.
Elaine is survived by her two daughters Linda and Lenore, grandchildren Kristen, Rob, Teresa, Paul and Peter, great grandchildren Sebastian, Julian and Gioia, and two grand daughter-in-laws Lauren and Rosie. She is predeceased by her husband Sebastian (Bash).
Elaine...
Joseph J. Surace
Feb 17, 2021
Surace, Joseph J. age 78 of Fort Lee on Wednesday February 17, 2021 a great voice was silenced. Born May 4,1942 in Englewood N.J. to the late Vincent & Louise (nee Marrone) Surace he was a lifetime resident of Fort Lee. Beloved husband of 50 years to Beverly Surace (nee Baranello). Devoted and loving father to daughter Louise Surace (Edward...
James Soterios Tsitsiragos
Feb 16, 2021
James Soterios Tsitsiragos August 6, 1949 to February 16, 2021
James (Jimmy) Tsitsiragos, 71, of Leonia, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Jimmy was preceded in death by his loving parents, Paul and Mary Tsitsiragos.
Jimmy graduated from Leonia High School in 1967 where he was a beloved football legend nicknamed by his classmates as "Zorba the...
Mark Conlon
Feb 16, 2021
Conlon, Mark age 66, of Jacksonville, FL., formerly of Emerson, on Tuesday February 16, 2021.
The family will receive their friends on Wednesday 9:30 – 10:30 AM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street "opposite the Fort Lee Library". The funeral will leave Wednesday at 10:30 AM for the celebration of his funeral mass...
Louis J. Ferraioli
Feb 15, 2021
Ferraioli, Louis, J., age 75, of Lincroft, formerly of Palisades Park, on Monday February 15, 2021. Born in “Hell’s Kitchen” he was a teamster for the Theatrical Union Local #817. A parishioner of St. Nicholas R.C. Church he volunteered and served the church faithfully. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee: Coonan). Devoted father of Roseanne Cronk and her husband John and...
Alexander Theodore Katsavakis
Feb 12, 2021
Alexander Theodore Katsavakis age 81, of Sparkill, NY, on Friday February 12, 2021. Alex was born in Chicago, IL on February 4th, 1940 and moved to Manhattan at a young age. He attended Haaren High School where he excelled in architectural engineering and was a gifted violinist who accomplished playing Carnegie Hall. Alex was offered a full musical scholarship to...