Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 12, 2021

Elizabeth A. Scanlon, Esq., “Liz,” age 62 of Mahwah, NJ, formerly of Leonia, passed peacefully on Friday February 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving family after a brave battle with cancer, which she approached with great strength and courage to the very end. Beloved wife of Paul Eiman; Devoted daughter of Marie V. Scanlon (nee: Pully) and the late John...

Feb 12, 2021

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Feb 12, 2021

Feb 11, 2021

Maria Antonia Cappadona (nee Aragona), age 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on Thursday, February 11th, 2021.

Maria is survived by her daughter, Isabella Timarchi, and her husband Michael, her grandchildren, Raffaele, Joseph, David, and Melissa, and her great-grandchildren Isabella, Luciano, Mikeli, and Valentina. She is predeceased by her husband, Guiseppe, and her son,...

Feb 6, 2021

It is with great sadness that I regretfully announce the death of John Henry Schut on February 6, 2021. He was born in Ridgefield, New Jersey and lived there until moving to New Milford New Jersey. His death was preceded by that of his life partner, Paul Klein.

John was a professional pet groomer who owned and operated his business...

Feb 5, 2021

Susan Therese McAlear (nee Duffy. Age 76, of Leonia, NJ and Orleans (Cape Cod), Mass passed on February 5, 2021.

Susan was preceded by her loving husband and best friend, John (Jack) W. McAlear. She is survived by her beloved sons, Matthew J. McAlear, and his wife Meghan, Brian M. McAlear and his wife, Danielle, and her loving stepdaughter, Kim...

Feb 2, 2021

Daisy Hsu, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, after over three years of battle with Lung Cancer. Having lived in Hong Kong, Taiwan, New York, Honolulu, Vancouver and Palo Alto, she finally settled down in New Jersey at the request of her daughter.

Daisy was a beloved mother of Julia, a cherished mother-in-law of...

Feb 2, 2021

Bruno Sr., Rosario age 88, of Palisades Park, on February 2, 2021. He was born in Bronx, NY and a Truck Driver for Santi Brothers Moving Company, Bronx, NY. Beloved husband of Anna nee; Dam Broggio. Devoted father of Nancy Ann Rizzo and her husband Gerardo and Rosario Bruno, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Angelina.

The family will receive their...

Jan 30, 2021

Himich Jr., James S., age 86, of Englewood Cliffs, on Saturday January 30, 2021. Beloved wife to Anita Himich nee: Presti. Devoted father to Matthew Himich and his wife Sherri; Joseph Himich and his wife Rebecca; Jason Himich and his wife Jennifer. Proud grandfather to Dominic, Gunnar, Victor, Blake, Skylar, Hadley and Jack. James was from Greensboro, Maryland and a...

Jan 28, 2021

John R. Cwirko, a caring, compassionate man to all who knew him, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. He would have been 92 on Super Bowl Sunday.

A native of New Jersey, he was born on February 7, 1929 in Jersey City. He grew up in Teaneck and attended Teaneck High School. After joining the Navy in 1946 he...

Jan 27, 2021

Porco, Judith A. nee: Grady, age 57, of Palisades Park, on Wednesday January 27, 2021.

She was born in Washington Township, NJ and was a Manager for Spectra Laboratories of Rockleigh, NJ. Beloved wife of Aldo Porco. Devoted mother of Lauren Porco and Thomas Porco. Dear sister of Susan Mazza, Michael Grady, James Grady and the Late Thomas Grady.

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Jan 27, 2021

Peter James Szlasa, 67, of Leonia, NJ passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021. Born in Bayonne, NJ, he was the son of John and Jane (nee: Kosakowski) Szlasa. Peter is survived by his wife Karen (nee: Kraljevich); his six children, Peter, Evan, Ross, Rachel, Luke, and Karina; their spouses Valerie, Jennifer, Alexandra, and Robert; his grandchildren, Peter, Gracie...

Jan 26, 2021

Veltri, Rosa nee: Osso, age 87, of Palisades Park, on Tuesday January 26, 2021.

She was born in Italy and was a Seamstress for Bali, NY. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Veltri. Cherished sister of Itelao Osso. Loving sister in law of Antonio Veltri and Rosina Veltri.

The family will receive their friends on Thursday from 5:00 – 8:00...

Jan 24, 2021

On Sunday January 24th, 2021 the sun shined a little dimmer, and the night was a little darker for God called home one of his most faithful, Lionel Lavelanet, formerly of Maywood, NJ. Son of Louis Joseph Lionel (deceased) and Madeleine Lelia Clarrissa Hibbert (deceased). He is survived by his wife and “poteau central” Linda Lavelanet, his children Olivier, Lawrence,...

Jan 23, 2021

Karen (Pfeuffer) Fitzgibbons ,70 of Teaneck passed away peacefully on January 23, 2021 after a five month struggle with Colon Cancer. Born in Teaneck on January 6, 1951 Karen grew up in Cliffside Park. After graduating from Montclair State she began a career as a teacher for the Bergenfield Board of Education first at Roy Brown and later at Bergenfield...

Jan 21, 2021

Agnes Duff died peacefully at home in Wall, NJ on January 21, 2021 at the age of 94. Known affectionately by those who knew her as “Aunt Aggie,” Agnes was a kind-hearted and loving presence in the lives of many. She began her adult life as a teacher, a passion she immersed herself in for more than three decades, teaching...