Obituaries
Henry Rallis
Mar 17, 2019
Rallis, Henry, “Lucky”, age 81, of Cliffside Park, formerly of Palisades Park, NJ passed on Sunday March 17, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manhattan, he was a proud Veteran of the Army. For most of his professional life he owned “Lucky’s Catering” serving Astoria and Long Island City. He then worked as a mechanic for Tri-Boro Coach...
Patrick Viola
Mar 14, 2019
Patrick Viola passed away on Thursday 3/14/19 at the age of 54. Patrick is predeceased by his father, mother, brother, and two sisters. Patrick is survived by his loving wife, Maxine, three amazing sons, Patrick, Matthew, and John John, and his supportive sister, Dina. Patrick was also fortunate to be surrounded by many admiring nieces, nephews, in-law‘s, mother-in-law, Beverly Schmidhamer,...
Theresa Classi
Mar 12, 2019
Theresa Classi, 88 years old, of Paramus, New Jersey passed away, surrounded by her adoring family, on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Theresa was born in Brooklyn, New York to James and Rose Minore. She and her husband lived most of their life together raising their family in Queens, New York and subsequently moved to Paramus, New Jersey to be nearer...
Tina Cardinali
Mar 12, 2019
Cardinali, Tina age 95, of Fort Lee, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2019 at her home of nearly 70 years. Tina was predeceased by her beloved husband of 67 years, Louis. She was a cherished mother to Robert and his wife Patti, Luann and her husband Saul, John and daughter-in-law Bridget. Adored grandmother to Nicole, Jaclyn, Tanith, Oliver and...
Joseph Carmelo Tropea
Mar 10, 2019
Tropea, Joseph "Sonny" C., age 98, of Fort Lee, passed away on March 10, 2019. Sonny was born on the lower East side of NYC on July 31st 1920 to Sicilian immigrants Sebastian and Maria Tropea who preceded him in death.
He was preceded in death by the Love of his Life Anna C. Tropea nee: Nicastro his wife of...
Wilhelmina Atlas
Mar 10, 2019
Atlas, Wilhelmina, nee: Alkema, age 89, of Fort Lee, on Sunday March 10, 2019. Born in Hoboken, her family relocated back to Holland after her father’s untimely death, but unfortunately found themselves in the throes of the German Occupation during WWII. They survived the war, and returned to the United States where she met her loving husband of 48 years,...
Teofilo Soriano Sison
Mar 6, 2019
It is with very sad hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Teofilo Sison on March 6, 2019 at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ. Born Dec 6, 1923, he was 95 years old when he went home to meet his Maker.
Fil, as he is known by friends and family, was born in Lingayen, Pangasinan in the...
Michael Charles Mc Farland
Mar 5, 2019
Mc Farland, Michael Charles, of Fort Lee, on March 5, 2019. Born in Brooklyn, NY. He was a graduate of Elizabeth Morrow School of Englewood and then attended Peedie School of Hightstown before graduating Fort Lee High School Class of 2015. He attended Lehigh University and was currently pursuing an associate degree in Paramedics at Bergen Community College. He was...
Vincenzo Dinaro
Feb 25, 2019
Dinaro, Vincenzo age 79, of Palisades Park, on Monday February 25, 2019. Beloved husband of Domenica (nee: Perrone). Devoted father of Michael Dinaro and his wife Marie, Teresa Sabatella and her husband Chris and the late Carmelo Dinaro. Cherished grandfather of Vincent, Tyler, Gianna, Anthony, Marina, Siena and Alyssa. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday 4-8 pm at...
Norma Olivere Breit
Feb 23, 2019
BREIT, Norma L., nee: Olivere, age 88, of Fort Lee, on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Beloved wife to the late Fred Breit. Loving mother to Gil Breit and his wife Rica. Cherished sister to Richard L. Olivere and his wife Anne; Ron Olivere and his wife Joan. Predeceased by her brother Raymond.
After growing up in Wilmington, DE, Norma relocated...
Pravinchandra Balubhai Anajwala
Feb 19, 2019
Pravinchandra Balubhai Anajwala
10/30/1940 – 2/18/2019
“Your life was a blessing,
Your memory a treasure…
You are loved beyond words
And missed beyond measure.”
Renee Wood
Pravinchandra Balubhai Anajwala, 78, peacefully passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, NY. In the time since Pravinbhai’s passing, the words we’ve heard others using to describe him have...
Randolph Scavone
Feb 12, 2019
Randolph Scavone age 82 of Leonia NJ passed away February 12, 2019. He was born March 11, 1936 to a large loving family in Brooklyn, NY. In New York he met his future devoted wife Edna (nee Fontanez) while working for Olympic Radio and Television. Randy, as his friends called him, had a passion for electronics and a talent for...
Elizabeth Lillian Pfeuffer
Feb 9, 2019
Due to inclement weather the wake service has been moved to Wedneday February 13 and the Funeral Mass will be onThursday February 14.
Pfeuffer, Elizabeth Lillian, age 98, lifelong resident of Cliffside Park, on Saturday February 9, 2019. Prior to her retirement in 1983 she was a bookkeeper for Jules Embroidery of West New York, NJ and parishioner of the...
Joan M. Eglis
Feb 4, 2019
Eglis, Joan, M., age 93, of Leonia, passed on Monday February 4, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hong Kong she will forever be remembered by family and friends as a selfless care-giver. Devoted mother of Orin Eglis and his wife Daksha and the late Alexandra Eglis. Cherished grandmother of Nikita and Jordan. Dear sister of the late...
Patricia Kennelly
Feb 3, 2019
Patricia Christine Kennelly (Plunkett), 54, of Leonia, NJ. On February 3, we lost our BEST Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Daughter, Daughter-in-Law, Sister-in-Law, Mother-in-Law, Friend, Cousin, Niece, Tennis Partner, Leonian, Volunteer, and the most courageous and caring woman we knew. Patti leaves behind her broken hearted soulmate of 37 years and husband of 28 years, Danny, along with her cherished children,...
Antonietta Tavaglione
Feb 3, 2019
Tavaglione, Antonietta, nee:Vecera, age 78, of Fort Lee, on Sunday February 3, 2019. Born in Peschici, Italy and came to the United States in 1963. She was the “Mama” of Mama’s Bagels of Fort Lee. She was happiest when people were enjoying her cooking. Beloved wife of Nicola Tavaglione. Devoted mother of John and Nicky. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Vanessa,...
Annette Choolfaian
Feb 2, 2019
Choolfaian, Annette, RN, MPA, age 75, of Fort Lee, peacefully passed on February 2, 2019. She was a distinguished health care professional devoting her life to improving access to and quality of health care for all Americans, particularly the underserved. Annette began her career as a Nurse, and truly possessed a gift and calling to care for and help people....
Theresa J. Arcaro
Jan 27, 2019
Arcaro, Theresa J. nee: Schiraldo, age 82, of Laguna Woods, CA, formerly of Palisades Park passed away on January 27, 2019. She was born in Jersey City and was a Homemaker. Beloved wife of the late Pasquale Arcaro. Devoted mother of Sylvester Arcaro and his wife Kathy. Cherished grandmother of Gabriella. Theresa enjoyed cooking, gardening and staying active along with...
Garbis Kasselian
Jan 26, 2019
Kasselian, Garbis, age 95, of New York, on Saturday January 26, 2019. Beloved husband of Marie (nee: Atamian). Devoted father of Michael Kasselian, Raphy Kasselian and his wife Wasan. Cherished grandfather of Gabriel Raffi Kasselian. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday 4-8 PM. Prayer service Thursday 10:30 am in the funeral home with interment following.
Marie Sercia
Jan 20, 2019
Sercia, Marie, R., nee:Licata, age 80, of Fort Lee, on Sunday January 20, 2019. Born in Cliffside Park she was a Legal Secretary for John Schepisi, Esq. She was known for her cooking and her love of family. Beloved wife of the late John Sercia, Sr. Devoted mother of John and Joseph Sercia. Cherished grandmother of Alexander. Dear sister of...