Obituaries

Irene Ilves

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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....

Soon Chun Kim

Soon Chun Kim

Nov 29, 2018

Kim, Soon Chun nee: Him, age 101, of Palisades Park, on Thursday November 29, 2018. The family will receive their friends on Sunday 5:00 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street “opposite the Fort Lee Library”. Religious Service Monday in Frank A. Patti & Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home at 10:00 AM. For condolences,...

Matilde Crawley

Matilde Crawley

Nov 27, 2018

Crawley, Matilde nee: Benzio, age 90, of Tenafly, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 27, 2018. She was born in West New York, NJ and was an Executive Secretary for Ferolie Group of Englewood Cliffs and ESM Ferolie of Montvale. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Crawley. Devoted mother of Jane Ann Harris, Mark Conlon and the...

Seong Ki Baik

Seong Ki Baik

Nov 25, 2018

Baik, Seong Ki age 87, of Palisades Park, on Sunday November 25, 2018.

Funeral Service Wednesday in United Methodist Church at 10:00 AM. For condolences, directions, or information call (201) 944-0100 or www.frankpatti.com

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