Obituaries
Eileen Jones
Oct 7, 2019
EILEEN MARY JONES (3/7/1949-10/7/2019)
Cherished friend, consummate professional, Best Mom…
Eileen M Jones passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Guttenberg, NJ on October 7.
A star in every sense, Eileen was loved and respected by everyone who had the good fortune to meet her. Her sense of humor and love of life made her the...
Alice Philomey
Oct 3, 2019
Philomey, Alice, (nee: McLoughlin), age 100, of Edgewater formerly of Haverstraw, NY, passed on Thursday October 3, 2019. Born in Glangavelin, County Cavan, Ireland and immigrated to the United States approximately 1940, while still able to travel the Atlantic. She came with her mom and siblings to set up a new life in Brooklyn. She met the love of her...
Joan R. Matera
Oct 1, 2019
Matera, Joan, R. nee; Johnsen age 80, of Leonia, on October 1, 2019. She was born and raised in Hoboken, NJ and was the Secretary/Treasurer for Matera’s Nursery, Ridgefield, NJ. Predeceased by her parents Anje and Catherine Johnsen. Beloved wife of Joseph Matera. Devoted mother of Jo Ann Schuman and her husband Robert, Connie Matera, Frank Riccardi, Joseph Matera and...
John E. Obertlik
Oct 1, 2019
Obertlik, John, E., age 68, of Galloway, NJ formerly of Englewood Cliffs, on Tuesday October 1, 2019. Born in Kingston, NY, he was Assistant Superintendent of the Englewood Cliffs Department of Public Works before retiring in 2005. He was a volunteer member of the Teaneck Youth Ambulance Corps. He started his fire service in Bergenfield before becoming an active 35...
Alfred Efthim Spiro
Sep 29, 2019
Spiro, Alfred Efthim of Fort Lee, passed away on Sunday September 29, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Carolyn Spiro, and devoted son, Christopher Spiro. He was a cherished brother to Theodore Spiro, son-in-law to Sophie Barnes, brother-in-law to Emmett Barnes, Dr. Patricia Barnes and Roger Dorband, and uncle to Joyce Barnes and Lorraine Barnes....
Ronald K Heiser
Sep 28, 2019
Heiser, Ronald, age 84, of Fort Lee, on Saturday September 28, 2019. Born in Mount Vernon, NY and worked as an installer for Verizon. Beloved companion of Marita Doyle. The family will receive their friends on Tuesday 4-8pm at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street “opposite the Fort Lee Library”. The funeral will leave...
Arturo Sanquiche
Sep 26, 2019
Arturo "Arthur" Sanquiche, age 86, of Fort Lee, on Thursday, September 26, 2019. He was born in Puerto Rico and a teacher who taught in both the Englewood and New York City school systems. Arthur served with distinction in the United States Marine Corp. Beloved brother to Juan Sanquiche. Cherished companion of Carolyn Greene. Devoted father of Jonathan and Andrew...
Geraldine A. Dixon
Sep 23, 2019
Dixon, Geraldine A. nee: Caponera, age 85, of Fort Lee, on September 23, 2019. She was born in Bronx, NY and was an Associate for Goodrich, Englewood, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Dixon. Devoted mother of the late Paul B. Dixon. Loving mother in law of Pamela McDade. Cherished grandmother of Tara and Tomas.
The family will receive...
Jimmy Kim
Sep 20, 2019
Kim, Jimmy age 78, of White Plains, NY., on Friday September 20, 2019.
The family will receive their friends on Tuesday 7:30 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street “opposite the Fort Lee Library”. Graveside Service Wednesday in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, NY at 10:30 AM. For condolences, directions, or information call (201) 944-0100...
Josephine Principe
Sep 17, 2019
Principe, Josephine nee: Ingoglia, age 95, of Deer Park, on September 17, 2019. She was born in NYC, grew up in Brooklyn, and raised her family in Hicksville, NY. Josephine spent most of her career working at Chase Bank in various roles. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Principe, devoted mother of Joseph Principe and his partner Helena, Salvatore Principe...
Helga Collins
Sep 17, 2019
Helga Bonkowski Collins, age 83, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Sept. 17, 2019. She lived most of her life in New Jersey, where she raised two daughters on her own. She also worked at the American Bible Society in New York City for twenty-one years. She spent her last six years living in California. She loved...
Vincent Ianni
Sep 14, 2019
Vincent Ianni, 86 years old, died on Saturday, 14 September 2019. He was born in Pellegrina, Italy. His official date of birth was 5 January 1933. However, according to Vincent's parents, his actual date of birth was 5 December 1932. Apparently, there was a delay in reporting his birth. Vincent's father, Girolamo Ianni (aka Jerry Ianni), served in the United...
Ann Mrkic
Sep 10, 2019
Mrkic-Zgonena, Ann nee: Mrkic, age 47, of Tenafly, on Tuesday September 10, 2019. Ann was born in New York City to Marija and Mile Mrkic on July 8, 1972. She went to high school at the Academy of Holy Angels in Demarest. Ann went on to earn degrees at Wellesley College and Fordham Law. She was a registered Attorney in...
Maria Talocco
Sep 6, 2019
Talocco, Maria nee; Fuentes age 56, on September 6, 2019. Visiting Thursday 9:30 – 10:30 AM in the Funeral Home. Mass to follow in the Historic Madonna on the Hill at 11:00 AM.
Bernice Kennelly
Aug 30, 2019
Kennelly, Bernice nee: Grothues, age 83, of a lifelong resident of Leonia, on August 30, 2019. She was born in Englewood, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Edward W. Kennelly. Devoted mother of Kathryn Craig and her husband Chris, Steven Kennelly and his late wife Rita, Edward R. Kennelly and his wife Nancy, Danny Kennelly and his late wife Patricia,...
George J Farrell
Aug 30, 2019
Farrell, George, J, age 95, of Leonia, on Friday August 30, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Erma Farrell (nee. Pannone). Devoted father to Joyce Deen and her husband Kevin, and the late Nancy Lospinoso and her husband Robert. Cherished grandfather to Nicholas, Mariel, Joseph, Julie and Kerry. Loved brother to Pauline Johnson. He worked for Tiffany & Co. in...
Ramona Albanese
Aug 29, 2019
Albanese, Ramona nee: Henry, age 90, of Palisades Park, on August 29, 2019. She was born in Great Barrington, MA, and was an Executive Secretary for McGraw-Hill Publishing, NYC. She loved cooking, traveling and her feline son Seamus. Beloved wife of the late Peter Albanese. Devoted mother of Pasquale Albanese and his wife Frances, Marco Albanese and his wife Angela,...
Rafaelle Zarrella
Aug 26, 2019
Zarrella, Rafaelle, "Ralph", age 84, of Fort Lee, formerly of Union City, NJ, on Monday August 26, 2019. Born in Chianchetelle, Italy he immigrated to the United States in the 1950's. He was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was an extremely talented master carpenter and was the owner of Ralph's Home Improvements of Fort Lee. He was...
Balkaran D. Maraj
Aug 25, 2019
Maraj, Balkaran, D., age 74, of Fort Lee, formerly of New York City, died suddenly on Sunday August 25, 2019. He was born in Trinidad and Tobago and immigrated to the United States in 1968. Before retiring in 2009 he served as a Vice President and Director for Bear Stearns of New York. Beloved husband of Indra (nee: Durbal). Devoted...
Elias P. Bartkow
Aug 23, 2019
Bartkow, Elias, P. "Sonny", age 79, of Ridgefield Park, on August 23, 2019.
Survived by his longtime companion, Shirley Villareal. Also survived by two daughters, Bonnie Dorsey and Stephanie, and Shirley's children who he loved as his own. Also survived by eight grandchildren.
Sonny worked at the Probation Division of Bergen County for 25 years, where he nurtured many...
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