Obituaries

Josephine Principe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Choi Lai

Choi Lai

Aug 22, 2019

Lai, Choi age 92, of Ridgewood, on Thursday August 22, 2019.

The family will receive their friends on Wednesday 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street “opposite the Fort Lee Library”. Religious Service to follow at 11:00 AM. For condolences, directions, or information call (201) 944-0100 or www.frnakpatti.com

Revaz Boukia

Revaz Boukia

Aug 22, 2019

Boukia, Revaz, age 89, of Leonia, on Wednesday August 21, 2019. Born in the Republic of Georgia where he studied and practiced Veterinarian Medicine. He immigrated to the United States in 1993. Beloved husband of Lili (nee: Gountsadze). Devoted father of Marina and Nougzar Boukiia. Cherished grandfather of Alex and Revaz. The family will receive their friends on Saturday 2-6...

Peter Giannantonio

Peter Giannantonio

Aug 20, 2019

Giannantonio, Peter age 87, of Fort Lee, on August 20, 2019. He was born in Italy and came to the United States in 1948. He was an Engineer for Teledyne Farris, Palisades Park. Beloved husband of Filomena nee; DeRenzis. Devoted father of Lucy Giannantonio, Frank Giannantonio and his wife Carmelina. Cherished grandfather of Jon, Adam, Isabella and Chiara. Loving brother...

Parso Budhwani

Parso Budhwani

Aug 17, 2019

We appreciate all the love and support to our family and most of all towards my father Parso Budhwani, he was a great father. I‘ve always respected him and built a life based on that. As a child who doesn’t look up to their father. He was warm. All knowing, always fun although a bit strict at times. I remember...

Lucy Dell'Aquila

Lucy Dell'Aquila

Aug 15, 2019

Dell'Aquila, Lucy nee: DiSalvo, age 78, of Fort Lee, on August 15, 2019. She was born in New York City and was the Co-Owner of D&A Textiles, Fairview, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Vito Dell’Aquila. Devoted mother of Mary Grace Dell’Aquila, Anthony Dell’Aquila, Victor Dell’Aquila and his wife Ziana, Mitchell Dell’Aquila and his wife Ady, and Perry Dell’Aquila. Cherished...

Gloria Rubio

Gloria Rubio

Aug 9, 2019

Rubio, Gloria nee: Irizarry, age 89, of Fort Lee, on August 9, 2019. She was born in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico and was a Corporate Executive Secretary. Beloved wife of that late Fernando Rubio Gonzalez. Devoted mother of Gabriel Pagan and Nellie Healy. Cherished grandmother of David, Ricky, Dianna and Josh. Loving great grandmother of 3.

The family will receive their...

Janet Decarlo

Janet Decarlo

Aug 9, 2019

DeCarlo, Janet: age 80, of St Petersburg Beach, FL, Went to eternal peace on August 9, 2019. She was born in Union City, NJ and was a strong-willed housewife and mother of 3 boys. Janet is best known for her over the top spirited debates with family & friends and was never shy about giving her opinion. Beloved wife of...

Concetta Putrino

Concetta Putrino

Aug 8, 2019

Putrino, Concetta nee: Fedele, age 94, of Englewood Cliffs, on August 8, 2019. She was born in Bagnara, Italy and was a Homemaker. Beloved wife of the late Serafino Putrino. Devoted mother of Joseph Putrino and his wife Margaret, JoAnn Pahlck and her husband Paul, Roy Putrino and his wife Eileen. Cherished grandmother of Connie, Allyson, Samantha, Serafino, Lauren, Jessica,...

Dominic Ottina

Dominic Ottina

Aug 4, 2019

Ottina, Dominic age 89 of Fort Lee on August 4, 2019. Beloved son of the late Vincent and Caterina Ottina. Survived by his loving brother, John Ottina and his wife Arlene, and many loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings Primo Ottina, Mary Taus and Nancy Sircusa. Due to Dominic’s disability, his life was filled with simple pleasures, such...

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