Obituaries

May 3, 2017

Nacca, Michael age 84, of Fort Lee, on Wednesday May 3, 2017. He was born in New York City, NY and was the Co-Owner of Cliffside Glass, Palisades Park, NJ. He is Pre deceased by his mother and father Albert & Rose Nacca, and his sisters Josephine Gaito, Louise Raquet, Lucille Manta, and bothers Dominic, Louis and Vincent "Pollack". Beloved...

Apr 30, 2017

Kelly, Catherine, nee:Kenny, age 97, of Fort Lee, on Sunday April 30, 2017. Raised in the Bronx she worked for Dollar Savings Bank. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Devoted mother of the late Kathleen Riordan and her husband the late Robert. Cherished grandmother of Kelly Freschi, Robert Riordan, and Bridget Schloemann. Adored great grandmother of Dylan, Jake, Hunter, Blake,...

Apr 29, 2017

William T. Lippe Jr. died peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2017 in his home in Narragansett, Rhode Island surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New York City and spent most of his life in Leonia, NJ. Affectionately known as "Bear" to his family and friends, he is survived by his devoted wife, Penny and their beloved children:...

Apr 28, 2017

Steven Monetti, age 67, of Little Falls, on April 28, 2017. He was born in Jersey City and grew up in the town of North Bergen. He was the Executive Director of the Fort Lee Parking Authority, Chairman of the North Bergen Parking Authority, and former State President of the International Parking Association.

Dear husband of Carol "Josie" Monetti. Loving...

Apr 23, 2017

McCabe, Rose nee: Neshan, age 82, a lifelong resident of Fort Lee, on April 23, 2017.

Beloved wife of Richard F. McCabe. Devoted mother of Doreen McCabe, Richard McCabe, Brian McCabe and Keith McCabe. Loving daughter of the late Sam Neshan and Antoinette nee; Santaiti. Cherished nana of Stephanie McCabe. Dear sister of Vincent Neshan and his wife Theresa...

Apr 18, 2017

Alashaian, Avedis, age 83, of Leonia, on Tuesday April 18, 2017. Beloved husband to Rosemary Alashaian nee: Merjanian, devoted father to Mark and Nicole Alashaian; Richard and Vana Alashaian; Avedis and Meganoush Alashaian, Cherished Grandfather to Armen, Lucine, Knar, Shant, Elisabeth, Richard, Gregory and Alexander. The family will receive their friends on Friday 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the Frank...

Apr 14, 2017

Dian, Dorothy A., nee; Zenorini 86, of Hollywood, Florida. Formerly of Cliffside Park, NJ passed away peacefully in Florida on Friday, April 14, 2017 surrounded by family. Born December 1, 1930 Dorothy "Dotty" was a loving mother to Kathleen A. Dian DeCarlo and Mark L. Dian and adoring grandmother to Vince R. Dian and Talia C. Dian. Beloved wife to...

Apr 14, 2017

Mastrangelo, Antonio, 84, of Fort Lee, on April 14. Born in Italy to Raffaele Mastrangelo and Eleanora Petrella. Beloved husband of Agnese (nee DiLivia) and devoted father to Eleanora Rubino and her husband Robert. Cherished grandfather of Christina. Loving brother of Mario Mastrangelo. The family will receive their friends on Tuesday 3pm-5pm & 7pm-9pm at the Frank A. Patti and...

Apr 13, 2017

Calabro, Francesca, nee:Tripodi, age 91, of Fort Lee, on Thursday April 13, 2017. Born in Pellegrina, Italy. Parishioner and Rosarian of Holy Trinity Church of Fort Lee. She had a passion for family, most important were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Always willing to help and always prepared to feed her friends and family. Beloved wife of 67 years...

Apr 12, 2017

Matlosz, Marguerite, "Margie" nee: Lo Buono, age 95, of Tinton Falls, formerly of Bayonne, on Wednesday April 12, 2017. Born in Davis, West Virginia she was a Supervisor for the Maidenform Co. of Bayonne. Beloved wife of the late John F. Matlosz. Devoted mother of John Matlosz and his wife Cherith. Cherished grandmother of Alyssa Ann and John Russell. Dear...

Apr 10, 2017

Skelley, Ann, M. nee:Cavaliere, 85, on Monday April 10, 2017. Ann was a lifelong resident of Fort Lee, where her family was awarded Pioneer Family of the 1800s. Ann was a teacher at Fort Lee Schools 1 & 4 and developed and implemented the Gifted and Talented Program for the district. She also served as President of the Fort Lee...

Apr 9, 2017

Apr 8, 2017

Avallone, John, P., age 90, of Englewood Cliffs, on Saturday April 8, 2017. Born, raised and resided in West New York, NJ to Dominick and Antonietta Avallone. Graduate and Class President of Memorial High School Class of 1944. He enlisted in the US Airforce and attended Rutgers University and Biloxi, Mississippi for training. Upon graduating he was stationed in Anchorage...

Mar 28, 2017

Ezgilioglu, Lusi, nee: Aridag, age 59, of Englewood Cliffs, on March 28, 2017.

Beloved wife of Viken Ezgilioglu. Devoted mother of Edward Ezgilioglu, Victoria Knief and her husband Christopher. Cherished grandmother of Benjamin. Loving sister of Seta Vartesin and Sona Tirtiran. All are asked to assemble Saturday in The Armenian Evangelical Church of New York, 152 East 34th Street,...

Mar 26, 2017

Ceccarelli, Salvatore, passed on to eternal life on March 26, 2017. Sal was born on the beautiful island of Procida, Italy off the coast of Naples 87 years ago to Maria (nee: Schiano De Nicola and Francesco Ceccarelli. Soon after enjoying his childhood and teen years on the blue scenic island he served in the Italian Navy aboard the Aviso...

Mar 18, 2017

Pappas, William, John, age 82, of Leonia, on Saturday March 18, 2017. Born in Brooklyn, raised in Weehawken NJ. A graduate of Rutgers University and a self-made businessman still active as Chairman of Fiduciary Intermediary Ltd. "FILCO". Known for his ardent support of civil rights, his love of literature, theater, history, progressive jazz, and his ability to connect with everyone....

Mar 15, 2017

Grassani, Tara Ann, nee: Haines, age 58, of Ridgefield, on Wednesday March 15, 2017. Born in Jersey City she was a Logistics Coordinator for HMS Gladson of Secaucus. She will be remembered for her strength and positive outlook in all circumstances. She was the devoted mother of Joseph "Joe" Grassani and his wife Francesca "Fran". Cherished daughter of Mary Haines...

Mar 6, 2017

Ballas, Meryl, A. nee:Houhoulis, age 64, of Fort Lee, formerly of Washington Heights, NY, on Monday March 6, 2017. An artist in many respects she loved to paint and had a passion for home décor. An advocate for advancement in Lupus research she was an inspiration to the patients and doctors at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Beloved wife of Leftheri "Eddie"...

Mar 5, 2017

Yoo, Ouk Ja, age 84, of Harrington Park, on March 5, 2017. She was born in Pyongyang, Korea on August 26, 1932. She graduated from Chung-Ang University in 1954 and though she worked in several professions, she is best remembered as the "church mother" of the Korean Church of the Bronx, devoted wife of Rev. Tai Young Yoo, and mother...

Feb 28, 2017

Grillo, Angiola "Angela" nee: Santaiti, age 76, of Fort Lee, on February 28, 2017. She was born in Englewood, NJ and was a Secretary for Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs. Beloved wife of Nicola Grillo. Devoted mother of Nina Magliano and her husband Patrick, Joann Katsantonis and her husband James. Cherished grandmother of Peter, Nicholas and Patrick. Loving sister of Vincent,...