Obituaries

Dec 24, 2016

Herrera, Elio, age 88, of Miami FLA, formerly of Manhattan, Queens and Fort Lee, on Saturday December 24, 2016. Born in Havana, Cuba and immigrated to the United States in May of 1956. He was a superintendent and worked in the engineering department at the Carlyle Hotel in New York City. His passions included baseball, reading and writing poetry. Beloved...

Dec 21, 2016

Springob, Helen Patricia nee: Jemison, age 79, of Leonia, on December 22, 2016. Beloved wife of Dr. H. Karl Springob. Devoted mother of Paul Henry, Imanta Springob and the late Christine Marie Nichols nee; Springob. Cherished grandmother of Kyle Maris and Laila Christine Springob. Loving daughter of the late Leroy Jemison and Leonie nee; Perrot. Dear sister of William, Lee...

Dec 19, 2016

Dec 17, 2016

Bongiovanni, Antoinette (Ann), age 84, of Palisades Park, on Saturday December 17, 2016. Loving sister to Mary and Vincent Bongiovanni. She was born in Patti, Italy and immigrated here as a small child in 1937. Her parents established themselves in Palisades Park. She was extremely active in the parish community of St. Michael’s particularly in their CYO Program for many...

Dec 14, 2016

Casella, Dr. Frank age 94, of Leonia, on December 14, 2016. He was born in New York City and was a Physician. Beloved husband of Mary nee; Digirolamo. Devoted father of Margaret Schellato and her husband Joseph, Silvia Drubin and her husband Dr. Saul Drubin, Dr. Joseph Casella and his wife Karen, Anthony Casella and his wife Ann, Dr. Frank...

Dec 5, 2016

Bakal, Lillian nee: Nersesian, age 92, of New Canaan, CT., formerly of Fort Lee, NJ on December 5, 2016. She was born in Union City, NJ and was a proud Mom and Homemaker. Beloved wife of the late James Bakal. Devoted mother of Nancy Knox, James Bakal and his wife Kathy. Cherished grandmother of James, Delia and Christopher. Loving sister...

Dec 2, 2016

Khayat, Nelida, age 85, of Fort Lee, on Friday December 2, 2016. She was born in Argentina and was a homemaker. Beloved Wife of the late Jose Arsenio. Loving mother to Joseph Arsenio. Cherished grandmother to Joseph “Zezinho” Arsenio. Dear sister of Suraia Lopez and Raquel Dicker. The family will receive their friends on Tuesday 5:00–9:00 PM at the Frank...

Nov 22, 2016

Napolitano, Caroline nee: Catanzaro, age 78, of Fairview, passed away on November 22, 2016. Raised in Cliffside Park. She was a Homemaker who loved to cook for her family and friends. "The door was always open, I'm here" echoed throughout the family. Beloved wife of the late Pasquale Napolitano. Devoted mother of Sal Napolitano and his wife Anita, Patti Ann...

Nov 17, 2016

Stabile, Ronald R., age 81, of Fort Lee, on November 17, 2016. He was born in Bronx, NY and was a graduate of Fordham University. He was a C.P.A for Stabile & Weiner, LLC. A member of the NJ Chamber of Commerce and Treasurer for the Knights of Columbus, Cliffside Park. Beloved husband of the late Vincenza nee; Mercora. Devoted...

Nov 14, 2016

Lester Saporta, age 90. A humanistic service will be held at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home, 327 Main Street, Fort Lee, NJ, at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 26. Anyone who would like to say a few words during the service will be welcome to do so. A light luncheon will follow at 3:00 PM, in...

Nov 12, 2016

Chadirjian, Helen nee: Davidian, age 90, of Whitestone, NY., on Saturday November 12, 2016. The family will receive their friends on Tuesday 4 – 8 pm at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street "opposite the Fort Lee Library". All are Asked to Assemble Wednesday in The Evangelical Armenian, 152 East 34th Street, New York,...

Nov 9, 2016

Lilli, JoAnn nee: Mantineo, age 69, of Fairview, on November 9, 2016. She was born in Palisades Park and was a homemaker, wife, mother and “Mema”. Beloved wife of Vincent Lilli. Devoted mother of Jeneen Pirrotta and her husband Pat. Cherished Mema of Gabriella and Vincent. Dear sister of Janet Mantineo and Salvatore Mantineo. Loving aunt of over 30 nieces...

Nov 8, 2016

Tufano, Maggie nee; De Carlo age 97, of Fort Lee, on November 8, 2016. She was born in Palisades Park and was a Homemaker. Devoted mother of Roseann Tufano, Ralph Tufano and his wife Mary, Anthony Tufano and his wife Kathy, Alphonse Tufano and his wife Cathy. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Christopher, Anthony, Jillian, Kevin, Daniel, Alan and Logan. Loving...

Nov 8, 2016

Wason, Lenore, G. age 73, of Leonia, on Tuesday November 8, 2016. Beloved Wife of the late Alexander Wason, Loving mother to Jenna Delmonte, Cherished grandmother to Jack and Lily. Lenore worked for Bridgeview Abstract Company in Fort Lee for many years. In addition to work, she spent much of her time reading and enjoying the company of friends. Lenore's...

Nov 7, 2016

Archontou, Thomas Peter, age 89, of Fort Lee, on Monday, November 7, 2016. Beloved husband of Julia Archontou; loving father of Faye Gemmellaro and Helen Archontou and their husbands Anthony Gemmellaro and Thomas Papadatos; cherished grandfather to Carly, Steven, and Julia; adored brother to the late Meletia Korizis. Thomas was born in Athens, Greece, and built a career as a...

Nov 4, 2016

Duncan, Elaine nee: Napoli, age 77, of Old Tappan, beloved wife of David Duncan, died peacefully on November 4, 2016. She was born in Weehawken and lived in Union City with her beloved parents Joseph Napoli, MD, an orthopedist, and Mary Napoli (nee Iorio), sister (the late Diane Napoli) and brother (Joseph C Napoli, MD). After the family moved to...

Oct 29, 2016

Weidenheimer, William, H., age 89, of Fort Lee, on Saturday October 29, 2016. Born in Edgewater he was proud veteran of the Navy and worked as a Chemist for Lever Brothers of Edgewater. Beloved husband of Audrey (nee: Haefner). The family will receive their friends on Wednesday 3:00 – 7:00 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral...

Oct 27, 2016

Servilio, Vicenta nee: Bruno, age 88, of Leonia, on October 27, 2016. She was born in Puerto Rico and was a Seamstress. Beloved wife of the late Flavio Servilio. Devoted mother of Rosa Hernandez. Cherished grandmother of Carlos, Daniel and David Hernandez. Loving great grandmother of 5. Gathering Saturday 10:00-10:30AM with a Prayer Service at 10:30 AM all in Funeral...

Oct 23, 2016

Maucieri, Angelina, nee:Tedeschi, age 75, of Palisades Park, on Sunday October 23, 2016. Born in Peschici, Italy she was a Seamstress for Evan Picone and Kasper of North Bergen/Secaucus before retiring in 2003. Beloved wife of Antonio Maucieri. Devoted mother of Rosa Cristiano and her husband Frank, Celestina Housley and her husband Jim, and Joseph Maucieri and his wife Suzanne....

Oct 20, 2016

Cullen, Joseph, M age 82, of New York, NY on October 20, 2016. He was born in New York City and served his country proudly in the Navy during the Korean War. He was employed by the New York City Transit Authority for over 30 years and retired as a Superintendent. He was Past President of the A.O.H. Division #3,...