Obituaries
Robert "Bobby" Degast
Feb 4, 2025
Robert “Bobby” DeGast, 47, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, passed away at his childhood home on February 4, 2025. Born in 1977, Bobby graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University and worked in his family’s IHOP restaurants. We challenge you to find a more passionate sports fan – of any sport really. But specifically, Bobby was a devoted New York Yankees fan...
David A. Varina
Feb 3, 2025
David A. Varina, age 70 of Barnegat, NJ passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Dave was born July 2, 1954, in Paterson, NJ. He attended Don Boscoe Tech High School, then went on to Montclair State University graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. He continued his education at Rutgers University obtaining his Master...
Ok Soon Oh
Feb 3, 2025
Ok Soon Oh, age 88, on February 3, 2025 of Fort Lee, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Young Jun Oh. Devoted mother of Mark, James and the late Tommy Oh.
Gathering on Thursday from 6-7 pm followed by a religious service all in the funeral home. Friday the family will be meeting at Moravian Cemetery of Staten Island at...
Corazon R Canare
Jan 31, 2025
Corazon Canare, “Nanay” to all, passed away on January 31, 2025. She was born in Abucay, Bataan, Philippines. Her generosity was beyond endless. Her kindness and personality lit up any room she entered. She enjoyed shopping, going on walks, and gardening. She loved spending time with family, friends, and all the 10+ kids she raised as a caregiver.
Nanay is...
Betty Luther
Jan 30, 2025
Betty Luther (1924 – 2025)
Betty Luther, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at the age of 100. Born to Caroline Williams and John Wesley Roe on September 14, 1924, in Edgewater, Betty was a lifelong resident of the town she cherished deeply.
Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ed,...
Marilyn E. Badami
Jan 27, 2025
Marilyn was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ and resided must of her life in Fort Lee, NJ.
Parish trustee of St. John’s Church appointed in 1992
Past President and member of St. John’s Alter Society
Member of the parish council
Eucharistic minister
Religious Ed. Teacher at St. John’s
Cooked for the soup kitchen for 30 years at Englewood...
Elizabeth Bozzetti
Jan 24, 2025
Elizabeth Bozzetti, “Betty” age 89, of Edgewater, formerly of Brick, Cliffside Park and Fort Lee, NJ, passed peacefully on Friday January 24, 2025. Born and raised in Hoboken, NJ, where she met and married her beloved husband the late Anthony Bozzetti. The couple moved to Cliffside Park and began to raise a family. She worked for many years as a...
Robert John Wilkens
Jan 23, 2025
Robert John Wilkens, 73, of Bergen County, NJ, passed away on January 23rd, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer.
Robert was born on February 11th, 1951, to Betty and John Wilkens in Jersey City, NJ. After graduating from Bergenfield High School, he earned his BA at William Patterson University. He began a lifelong career in insurance and eventually launched the...
Alice Charles Philibosian
Jan 22, 2025
Alice Charles (Babikian) Philibosian of Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, quietly passed away on Jan 22, 2025 after a beautifully lived life at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her exceptional husband, George Philibosian, and her brother Chuck Babikian. She was a wonderful mother who was always there offering support, wisdom and love in abundance to her...
Ronald F. Catoggio
Jan 18, 2025
Ronald F. Catoggio, age 80, of Mahwah, formerly of North Bergen and Leonia, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Born in New York City, he was a Housing Inspector for the New Jersey State Housing Authority. Previously, he worked for General Motors before starting his own family run heating oil business, JARR Fuel, of New York City. He was...
David Anthony Palmadessa
Jan 17, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and nephew, David Anthony Palmadessa, age 44, of Little Ferry, on January 17th, 2025. A devoted husband and cherished father who left us far too soon. His unwavering love for his family was undeniable and his most special moments were when...
Mary Elizabeth Burke
Jan 15, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Burke, (nee Keenan) 91, of St. James, North Carolina, passed away on January 15 in Ridgefield, NJ surrounded by her family.
Most recently Mary lived in Toms River, NJ. Mary was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1933. Mary worked as a social worker for the Englewood Housing Authority before retiring.
Mary enjoyed her life and retirement, spending time...
Jeannette Salvemini
Jan 14, 2025
Jeannette Salvemini, age 93, of Leonia, passed peacefully on Tuesday January 14, 2025. Born Jeannette Falco or Jenny as she was known, to Joseph and Josephine Falco, grew up in a lively household full of siblings and cousins in Jersey City. Jeanette learned to sew at a young age and obtained a factory job as a teenager where she met...
Rosa Amalia Rodriguez
Jan 8, 2025
It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Rosa Amalia Rodriguez. Rosa left us in the early morning hours of January 8th, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of unconditional love, resiliency, and a commitment to her family. She is survived by her two children, Laura and Nestor, her son-in-law, Martin, and her daughter-in-law, Melanie, her...