Obituaries
Ji D Kim
Dec 31, 2018
On Monday, December 31st, 2018, Ji Do Kim, devoted husband and loving father of two sons and three grandchildren, passed away at the age of 75.
Ji Do was born on May 28, 1943 in Pyongyang, North Korea to Kyu Whan and Shin Yul Kim. When Ji Do was two years old, Kyu Whan and his family emigrated to Seoul,...
Lev Levin
Dec 29, 2018
Levin, Lev, age 76 of Fort Lee, formerly of Norwalk, CT. Born in the Soviet Union he came to the United States in 1988 . Father of Vadim. Grandfather of Janette and Jason. Son of Nina and the Late Joseph Levin. The family will receive their friends and relatives on Saturday January 5th, 2019 from 12- 3pm at the Frank...
Lilian Papier
Dec 28, 2018
Papier, Lily, age 82, formerly of Lakehurst and Ridgefield, on December 28th, 2018.
Lily had a difficult life beginning when she arrived in the U.S. with her Mother at age 13.
She devoted her life to helping others and educating herself and others about health and nutrition.
She is survived by her Son, Daughter-in-law, and 7 Grandchildren....
Irene Ilves
Dec 25, 2018
ILVES, Irene (nee Rebane), age 91, of Leonia, on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. A refugee from Estonia to Sweden in 1944, she emigrated to New Jersey with her beloved husband Endel in 1957. She was the librarian for the Leonia Middle School for almost 30 years and earned two masters degrees, from Columbia University and from Stockholm University. Devoted mother...
Susan Godlewski
Dec 24, 2018
Godlewski, Susan (nee: Kammeron), age 73, of Bergenfield, formerly of Ridgefield and Cliffside Park, on December 24, 2018. She was born in Jersey City and was a Receptionist for Florasynth, Inc. of Teterboro. Beloved wife of Stanley Godlewski. Devoted mother of Eugene Godlewski and his wife Sherry and Michelle Otero. Cherished grandmother of Paige, Ciara, Isabella, Sydney, Thomas and Miranda....
Vera Petrovna Zozulevich
Dec 19, 2018
Vera Petrovna Zozulevich, 61 of New York, NY. Beloved wife of Sergey Zozulevich. Devoted mother of Leonid and Olena. Visiting Sunday 2-6 pm. Service Sunday will start at 5pm.
Gertrude Galdi
Dec 19, 2018
Galdi, Gertrude nee: Vallillo, age 98, of Fort Lee, on December 19, 2018. She was born in North Bergen and was a Homemaker. Beloved wife of the late John F. Galdi. Devoted mother of John and his wife Gloria, Richard Galdi, Ronald and his wife Diane, Donald Galdi and his girlfriend JoAnne Ciambrone. Cherished grandmother of Thomas, Jacquelyn & Christopher....
James Pallotta
Dec 17, 2018
Pallotta, James, age 84, of Ridgefield, formerly of Palisades Park, on Monday December 17, 2018. Born in Englewood he served his country faithfully in the Army. He worked for Plough, Inc. of Carteret for 29 years and then retired from Bergen Community College’s grounds staff. Beloved wife of 57 years to Marion (nee: Walton). Dear brother of Fran Parker, Frank...
Kevin P. Cullen
Dec 15, 2018
Cullen, Kevin, P., “Herbie”, age 60, of New York, NY on Saturday December 15, 2018. Beloved son of Grace Cullen and the Late Joseph Cullen. Dear brother of Kathy Sheehan and her husband Paul, Billy Cullen and his wife Kathleen, and Joe Cullen and his wife Louise. Cherished uncle of Brian, T.J., Courtney, Joe Jr., Ryan, Kerry, and Alexis. Dear...
Elizabeth "Betty" Gnasso
Dec 14, 2018
Gnasso, Elizabeth,“Betty” nee:Albert, age 80, of Fort Lee, on Friday December 14, 2018. Born in Edgewater she was an Administrative Assistant for Englewood Hospital, retiring in 2011;she also was a co-owner of In Napoli Restaurant in Fort Lee. Beloved wife of the late Samuel A. Gnasso. Devoted mother of Lisa Truncellito and her husband Nick, Sam Gnasso and his wife...
Jason Heveran
Dec 14, 2018
Jason Heveran, 39, of Leonia, NJ passed away on December 14, 2018. He is survived by his wife Alice, mother Mary Heveran, father David Heveran and sister Lisa Heveran Pickard. Jason was a wonderful and special person who will always be remembered for his compassion, generosity and unique ability as both a composer and performer. For flowers please call: Metropolitan...
Christine Cillo
Dec 13, 2018
Cillo, Christine nee: Scala, age 61, a lifelong resident of Fort Lee, on December 13, 2018. She was an Administrative Assistant for Allergy Alliance, Fort Lee, NJ. Pre deceased by her parents, Felix & Christina Scala, father in law Patrick Cillo, Sr. and brother James Scala. Beloved wife of Patrick Cillo. Devoted mother of Jenna and Patrick. Loving sister of...
Lye Soon Teo
Dec 11, 2018
Lye Soon Teo, affectionately called “Tommy”, was born on July 23rd, 1946 in the city-state of Singapore to Taiwanese mother Lee Neo Chew and Singaporean father Kang Tee Teo. Lye Soon grew up in Jalan Taluki in Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore where he had fond memories of living on a farm with his three brothers and five sisters. They were...
Frank A. Severino
Dec 11, 2018
Severino, Frank A. age 84, of Palisades Park, on December 11, 2018. He was the owner of All Brands Service appliance repair of Palisades Park. Avid boater, lover of animals and “tinkerer”. Beloved husband of the late Virginia nee; Trouf. Devoted father of Michele, Stephanie, Frank, Scott, and Henri Severino. Pre-deceased by his late children Ginna Picca and David Severino....
Michael J. Paquet
Dec 7, 2018
Paquet, Michael J., 68 passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on December 7, 2018 of brain cancer. Michael was born in Teaneck, New Jersey to Reginald and Anne Paquet on February 14, 1950. Growing up in Palisades Park, Michael was one of seven children. He attended St. Cecilia's High School in Englewood, New Jersey, graduating in 1969. Michael is...
Otto W. Sommerhalter, Jr.
Dec 5, 2018
Sommerhalter, Jr., Otto, age 88, of Lakewood, formerly of Palisades Park, on Wednesday December 5, 2018. Raised in West New York and Packanack Lake, Wayne, NJ. He attended Memorial High School and later graduated Stevens Academy and the School of Modern Photography. He was a proud Veteran of the Army who served in Korea as a tank commander in the...
Louis Cardinali
Dec 5, 2018
Cardinali, Louis age 98, of Fort Lee, joined the angels on December 5, 2018 at his home of nearly 70 years. Devoted husband to Tina for 67 years. Cherished father of Robert and his wife Patti, Luann and her husband Saul, John and daughter-in-law Bridget. Adored “Poppie” to Nicole, Jaclyn, Tanith, Oliver and Emerald. Loving brother to Lil and Liz....
Joseph Vitagliano
Dec 3, 2018
Vitagliano, Joseph age 92, of Fort Lee, on Monday December 3, 2018. Memorial Mass Friday in Main Madonna R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a Charity of your choice for Destitute Children. For information www.frankpatti.com or call (201) 944-0100.
Ann Papageles
Dec 1, 2018
Papageles, Ann, nee:Theophiles, age 98, of Fort Lee, on Saturday December 1, 2018. Born in Boston, Mass. She was a partner with her husband Jerry in the Florist Business in Manhattan. Beloved wife of 54 years to the late Jerry Papageles. Devoted mother of Georgette Thrul and her husband Don. Cherished grandmother of Stacey Talieres and her husband Michael. Adored...
Frank Spada
Dec 1, 2018
Spada, Frank, C., age 91, of Leonia, on Saturday December 1, 2018. Born in Hoboken, Frank was a proud Veteran of the Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict, he served as Lieutenant J.G. He was an English Teacher for Tenafly High School for thirty years as well as a Professor for Fairleigh Dickinson University after having obtained his B.A....