Obituaries
Philip M. Purcel
Dec 16, 2024
Phil passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday December 16, 2024 in Cresskill, New Jersey. Born to Walter and Arlene Purcel in Jersey City on February 27, 1951, Phil grew up spending his youth in Palisades Park, N.J. After graduating from Palisades Park High School in 1970, Phil went on to work in the Transportation Industry until his retirement...
Florence M. Marchi
Dec 12, 2024
Florence Marchi, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and community leader, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024.
Born and raised in Greenwich Village, New York City, Florence pursued her passion for helping others by attending St. Vincent’s School of Nursing. After graduating, she worked as a nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospital, dedicating herself to the care of others. In...
Ivan Belcic
Dec 11, 2024
Ivan, 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at his home in West New York, NJ. He was born on October 16, 1927 to Teodor and Roza Belcic.
Ivan, also known to many of his friends as Nino or John, was born and raised in Krsan, Croatia. At the age of 16, Ivan...
John Diaz
Dec 10, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Diaz, a beloved husband, father, and World War II veteran, at the age of 97. A lifelong resident of New York City, he proudly contributed to the city’s iconic skyline as a structural engineer, including his work on the construction of the George Washington Bridge, a project that...
Isabel A Bossong
Dec 9, 2024
Bossong, Isabel, nee: Brust, age 101, of Englewood, on Monday December 9, 2024. Born on October 29, 1923 in the Bronx, NY to the Late George and Mary (nee: Gaheen) Brust. She worked as the Assistant to the Vice President of Legal for NY Bank of Savings. Beloved wife to the Late Robert Bossong. Loving mother to Ann-Marie Bossong. Cherished...
Elvira Ogtong
Nov 29, 2024
Ogtong, Elvira, nee: Marinas, age 87, of Edgewater,on Friday November 29, 2024. She was born on November 15, 1937 in Malabon Rizal, Philippines to the Late Eulogio and Rufina (nee: Soteco) Marinas. Beloved wife to Antonio Ogtong. Loving mother to Antonio, Lourdes, Theresa Maria, Jose, and Horacio and a Loving Grand Mother.
The family will receive their friends on Sunday...
Mary R Delli Bovi
Nov 28, 2024
Delli Bovi, Mary R., nee: Salvemini, age 96 of Leonia on Thursday November 28, 2024. Born in Hoboken, she was a parishioner of Saint John’s Church of Leonia, Beloved wife of Patrick F. Sciarra until his passing in 1972 and then in 1980 became the beloved wife of Anthony Delli Bovi until his passing in 2018. Devoted mother to the...
Joseph F. Alefanti
Nov 22, 2024
Alefanti, Joseph, F., age 87, of Fort Lee, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 22, 2024. Born in Manhattan on December 26, 1936, to the Late Frank and Aliada (nee: Cresenza) Alefanti. He worked in the meat industry as a butcher.
While serving in the National Guard, Joe became a cook. After his honorable discharge, Joe remained...
Gary Joseph Dottino
Nov 21, 2024
Gary J Dottino, age 79, of Manahawkin passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024. Gary was born on October 10, 1945 in Englewood to Virginia and Joseph Dottino. Gary was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Gary fought tooth and nail with his illness for many years. Although sick it never stopped Gary visiting Atlantic City with...
Rosaria "Sara" Modafferi
Nov 14, 2024
Rosaria (Sara) Modafferi nee; Zuco, age 90, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, leaving a void in our hearts. Sara was born in 1934 in Bagnara, Italy to Carmela and Matteo Zuco and immigrated to the United States as a young girl of 13. She was a devoted wife,...
Gaetano Guacci
Nov 8, 2024
Gaetano Guacci, age 97, of North Bergen, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Friday November 8th, 2024. Born in Monteforte Irpino, Italy . He worked as a typesetter and film technician for Titra Films and Duarte Studios.
Beloved husband of 67 years to Rosalba (nee: Valentino). Devoted father of Anna Guacci, Gerardo Guacci and his wife Maria Pietropaolo, and Vincenzo...
Helen M. Spada
Nov 7, 2024
Helen M. Spada,age 96 of Leonia, on November 7, 2024. Born in Hoboken, she taught History and Special Education for the Hoboken School District. She loved to cook, read and spend time with family.
Beloved wife of 62 years to the late Frank Spada. Devoted mother of Jerry and his wife Pam, Frank “Buddy” and his wife MaryEllen, Bob and...
David W. Caldecott
Nov 5, 2024
David W. Caldecott, Age 64, of Hockessin, De, formerly of Palisades Park, NJ died suddenly on Tuesday November 5th at his home in Hockessin, De.
David was born in Jersey City and grew up in Palisades Park. He was a graduate of Palisades Park High School and Jersey City State University. He was presently employed at Christiana Care Medical Center...
Enrico G. Pulice
Nov 2, 2024
Enrico Giovanni Pulice, “Rick”, age 67 of Denville, formerly of Fort Lee, passed peacefully at home on November 2, 2024 surrounded by loved ones after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer.
Rick was a loving husband and devoted father of two daughters. He lived his life largely as a fisherman, food enthusiast, restaurant owner, and entrepreneur. Rick was known...
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