Obituaries

Jul 16, 2019

Traiger, Matthew, J., age 76, of Fort Lee, on Tuesday July 16, 2019. Born in Hoboken, NJ and was the vice principal of Westwood High School. Beloved husband to Annette nee:Piccininni. Cherished father to Gina Scrudato and her husband Joseph, Matthew and his wife June, and Mark and his wife Jacqueline. Cherished grandfather to Daniel, Michael, Rachel, Evan, Julia, Matthew,...

Jul 16, 2019

Bonino, Nilda nee: Achino, age 97, of Ridgefield, formerly of Palisades Park, on July 16, 2019. She was born in New York City and was a Clothing Sample Maker and then Homemaker. Beloved wife of the late Silvio Bonino. Devoted mother of Elaine Asciak and her late husband Michael, and the late Vivian Bonino and Dennis Bonino. Cherished grandmother of...

Jul 16, 2019

When someone is asked to describe someone else, you'll usually hear words like "what a character" or "one of a kind" or maybe even "after God made him, He broke the mold". In Ron's case, yeah, all of the above.

Ron's story began in Chicago, in 1934. He was the oldest of three boys, and at the age of...

Jul 15, 2019

Post, Annette nee: Vrankovic, age 90, of Palisades Park, on July 15, 2019. She was born in Perth Amboy, NJ and was Self Employed. Beloved wife of the late Murray Post. Devoted mother of Kenneth Post and his wife LuAnn, Lawrence Post and his girlfriend Wendy Rohn, Paul Post and his girlfriend Elizabeth Brownfield. Cherished grandmother of Kenneth & Amy.

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Jul 13, 2019

Yvonne Albericci of Englewood Cliffs NJ, passed away on July 13, 2019. She was born February 16, 1935 in Jersey City, NJ. Yvonne was predeased by her husband Robert and her 2 daughters, Tina and Lynn. Yvonne is survived by her 4 sons, Robert (Christine), Scott, Stephen (Patti), and Corry (Stacey), her 2 daughters, Debbie (Kevin) and Dara, her 7...

Jul 8, 2019

Joson, Minerva O., age 78, of Fort Lee, on Monday July 8, 2019.

The family will receive their friends on Thursday 9:00 – 9:30 AM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street “opposite the Fort Lee Library”. The funeral will leave Thursday at 9:30 AM for the celebration of her funeral mass in Holy...

Jul 6, 2019

Kenneth John Messink, age 56, of Manalapan, on July 6, 2019. He was born in Brooklyn, grew up in Marlboro, and a lifelong resident of North Monmouth County. Beloved husband of Maurine nee; Boyle. Devoted father of Ryan, Jessica, Luke, Nicholas & Sarah. Cherished son of Maria (Lopez) and the late William Messink. Dear brother of Michael Messink and his...

Jul 6, 2019

Harry Kim, 35, of Fairview, New Jersey on Saturday July 6, 2019. Beloved son of Kyong Kim (nee: Park) and the Late Kyung Kim. Loving brother to Jane Kim. Cherished nephew to Hyo Park. Harry was the president of the Banana Entertainment Company.

The family will receive their friends on Tuesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Frank A. Patti...

Jun 29, 2019

D'Andrea, Michael, A. age 72, of Waretown, formerly of Norwood, West Paterson and Palisades Park, on Saturday June 29, 2019. A graduate of Montclair State University. Before retiring in 2004 he was a Music Teacher, Band Director, Choir Director and Wrestling Coach for the Palisades Park School District.

Beloved husband of Nancy D'Andrea (nee: De Biase). Devoted father of...

Jun 27, 2019

Fizulich, Antica Simica, age 93, of Cliffside Park, on Thursday June 27, 2019. She emigrated from Dragove, Croatia more than 60 years ago and lived in Hoboken for many years before moving to Cliffside Park. She worked as a seamstress for over 25 years in Hoboken. Beloved wife of the late Roko Fizulich. Devoted mother of the late Maria Susan...

Jun 27, 2019

Pinero, Clara, nee: Figuerdo, age 103, of Jersey City, on Thursday June 27, 2019. Born in Holguin, Cuba she emigrated to the US in 1973. Beloved wife of the late Miguel Pinero. Devoted mother of Merva Valenzuela and Andres Ordono. Cherisded grand mother of Frank Valenzuela, Joseph Valenzuela and Michael Valenzuela. Adore great –grandmother of Olivia, Luke, Matthew, Joseph, Jack,...

Jun 26, 2019

Rufo III, Joseph J., age 64, of Mahwah, on June 26, 2019. He was born in Englewood, NJ and worked for the Fort Lee Parking Authority. Beloved son of Josephine nee; Consalvo and the late Joseph J. Rufo, Jr. Cherished brother of Christine Sargenti and her husband Michael (Fort Lee councilman) and Steven Rufo. The family will receive their friends...

Jun 26, 2019

Santacroce, Domenico age 89, of Fort Lee, on June 26, 2019. He was born in Noto, Sicily, Italy and was a Clothing Designer for William Rondina, Inc., NYC., NY. Beloved husband of the late Leonina nee; Bianchin. Devoted father of Lisa Santacroce, Andrew Santacroce and his wife Barbara. Cherished grandfather of Massimo Santacroce. Loving brother of Vincent, Yolanda and the...

Jun 26, 2019

Costescu, Zabela nee: Baiandurian, age 80, of Guttenberg, on June 26, 2019.

The family will receive their friends on Tuesday 12:30 – 1:15 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street “opposite the Fort Lee Library”. Religious Service to follow at 1:15 PM. For condolences, directions, or information (201) 944-0100 or www.frankpatti.com

Jun 18, 2019

Simunovich, Joseph, age 80, of Hackensack, on Tuesday June 18, 2019. Born in West New York, he received his bachelor’s degree from Colgate University and attended Fairleigh Dickinson University Graduate School earning a master’s degree in Business Management.

Beloved husband of Palma “Pam” (nee:Pizzuto). Devoted father of Tracy Martinez and her husband Stephen and the late Joseph P. Simunovich....

Jun 16, 2019

Hozer, Michael T. age 84, of Brick, formerly of Fort Lee & Cliffside Park, on June 16, 2019. He was born in Englewood, NJ and was a Jeweler for Napoli Jewelers, Cliffside Park, NJ. Beloved husband of Patricia nee; Napoli. Devoted father of Michelle Butler and her partner Steve Samuels and Michael A. Hozer and his wife Becky. Cherished grandfather...

Jun 16, 2019

Jun 13, 2019

Samuelian, Zevart nee: Bozoyan, age 96, of Weehawken, on June 13, 2019. She was born in Iraq and was a Homemaker. Beloved wife of the late Albert Samuelian. Devoted mother of Susan Samuelian and the late Daniel Samuelian. Cherished sister of Anahid Kalayjian and the late Angele Madalian, Louise Kevorkian and Edward Bozoyan.

The family will receive their friends on...

Jun 12, 2019

Campo, Alfred age 93, lifelong resident of Fort Lee, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2019. The son of the late Peter and Albina Campomenosi. Alfred served in the Army during World War II in France in a Mortar Battalion. Alfred graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1950, after earning a degree in Civil Engineering, and went on...

Jun 12, 2019

Lepore, Joan S. nee: Tripi, age 83, of Fort Lee, on June 12, 2019. She was born in New York, NY and was a Homemaker. Beloved wife of the late Michael Lepore. Devoted mother of Stephen Lepore, Michael Lepore and his wife Christine, John Lepore and his wife Asha. Cherished grandmother of Katie, Julianna, Brooke and Dylan. Loving sister of...