Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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....

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...

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.

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...

Jan 19, 2019

Calabro, Joseph, age 92, of Fort Lee, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday January 19, 2019. Born in Bagnara Calabra, Italy he came to the United States in 1959. He was the Owner of CTC Landscaping of Fort Lee, NJ for over 50 years. He made the world a more beautiful place with his love of landscaping....

Jan 12, 2019

Sovak, Robert, A., age 81, of Fort Lee, formerly of Sloatsburg, NY, passed away on Saturday January 12, 2019. Born in Tuxedo, NY and served his country honorably in the Army. He was the owner of the London Meat Co. of Manhattan. Devoted father of Tonia and Vincent Sovak. Cherished grandfather of Amy Sovak. Private services were held. For condolences...

Jan 12, 2019

Jan 8, 2019

Lampidis, Dr. Emanuel J., of Lyons, on January 8, 2019. Born on 8/26/40, in Brooklyn New York. He went to Wingate High School and then Brooklyn College where he majored in Chemistry and won the award coming in first in his class. He then got his medical degree at New York University. He did his Internship Program in Internal medicine...

Jan 8, 2019

Leone, Sylvia nee; Magnatta age 96, of Leonia, on January 8, 2019. She was born in West New York and was a Buyer for Melnor Industries, Moonachie, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Joseph N. Leone. Devoted mother of Vincent Leone, Carol Leone, Barbara Ryan, Joseph Leone and his wife Donna, Marie Leone Storff and James Leone and his wife...

Jan 7, 2019

Robert John Dziedzic was born June 25, 1957 in Buffalo, New York to his parents Chester and Maria Chechanek.

Robert was baptized and graduated elementary school at Saint Valentine Church and Bishop Timon High School in Buffalo, and SUNY Buffalo University.

Robert representing Innovation Group of New York over thirty years servicing the downtown Manhattan/NYC real estate market.

With NanSuh,...

Jan 6, 2019

Vastopoulos, Helen nee: Tsimeropoulos age 97 of Fort Lee on January 6, 2019. Beloved wife to the Late Paul Vastopoulos. Loving mother to Popi Patrikios and her husband George. Voula Leakas and her husband Ted. Cherished grandmother to Spero Leakas and his wife Debbie. Paul Leakas and his wife Kim. Peter Patrikios and his wife Athena. Stephanie Timotheou and her...

Jan 2, 2019

Diane C. Dorner of New Milford formally of Teaneck and Cliffside Park passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on January 2, 2019, even though she would tell you she was 22. Loving mother of Joseph and his wife Dawn, Sherry Godlewski and her husband Eugene and Michelle Paprota and her husband John. Cherished grandmother to Jessica Dorner, Paige...

Jan 1, 2019

Condos, Helen age 84, a longtime resident of Fort Lee, passed away on January 1, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Dino Condos. Devoted mother of Anthony, George, Andrew and his wife Wendy. Cherished grandmother of Jayson and Victoria. Helen was born in Wierton, West Virginia and she graduated from Saint Basil College. Helen worked...