Obituaries

Feb 26, 2017

Klingner, Walter, George age 83, of Toms River, on Sunday February 26, 2017. He was born in Manhattan, NY. Walter served with distinction in the Korean Conflict in the U.S Navy. He served on the Leonia Police Department for 38 years as Sergeant, retiring in 1995. Dear husband of Cynthia Klingner nee; Gismond. Loving father of Debra Malinofsky and her...

Feb 24, 2017

DiDolci, Michael, age 50, of Newark formerly of Fort Lee, on February 24, 2017. Loving son of Karen DiDolci, Cherished father to Ariana and Michael Jr DiDolci, adored brother to Maureen Quarles. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday March 1, 2017 from 3-7 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street “opposite...

Feb 24, 2017

Orrico, Marie formerly of Leonia, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2017, at Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare in Clifton Park, NY. Born in Jersey City on February 28, 1929, Marie was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Montelaro. She was predeceased by her parents, sister Anna Montelaro and brother Dominick "Sonny" Montelaro. She was also predeceased by her dear friend,...

Feb 21, 2017

Papajan, George, age 81, of Ridgefield Park, on Tuesday February 21, 2017. Born in Athens, Greece a well known professional singer who performed worldwide as George Papaioannou. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee: Harutunian). Devoted father of Elizabeth Papaioannou and her husband Panos, Panagiotis Papaioannou and his wife Eleni, and Stephen Papajan and his wife Danielle. Cherished grandfather of Christina, Giannos...

Feb 21, 2017

Hubert, Catherine (Laski) of Palisades Park, NJ. Kay passed away peacefully under the attention of the caring staff at Van Dyk Manor in Ridgewood, NJ on February 21, 2017, two weeks before her 100th birthday. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, raised in Jersey City, NJ and lived in Palisades Park, NJ for 74 years. She will be remembered as...

Feb 18, 2017

Feb 18, 2017

Ranu, Louise, nee: Proto, of Cliffside Park, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 18, 2017. Beloved wife of Frank of 63years. Dear sister of Jennie Mascolo, Mary Ercolano and husband Paul and the late Nancy Palumbo and late John Proto . Adored by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive their friends on Monday 4-8 pm at the...

Feb 16, 2017

Zenaida "Zeny" or "Baby" Barriatos, 65, of Paterson, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey. Visitation service will be held at Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home located at 327 Main Street in Fort Lee, NJ on Saturday, February 18 from noon to 4pm. Zeny was born in...

Feb 12, 2017

Sapanaro, Florence, S. nee:Smith, age 91, of Edgewater, on Sunday February 12, 2017. Beloved Wife to Mike Sapanaro, loving mother to Florence and Richard Goodman, Michael and Donna Sapanaro, Cherished grandmother to David and Jennifer Crum, Michael and William Sapanaro; Proud Great Grandmother to Amelia Sapanaro. Florence worked at Bell Atlantic Phone Company in Cliffside Park for 26 years. The...

Feb 11, 2017

Walpole, Rosalie "Rose" (née Giambrone), 54, loving mother and wife, died on Feb. 11 with her children and husband at her hospital bedside. A lifelong Bayonne resident, Rose was selfless and generous with everyone she met, as well as a longtime animal advocate. Rose is survived by her husband Robert Walpole, son Vincent Clappsy and his partner Tara, daughter Casey...

Feb 11, 2017

Karanfilian, Gladys, age 87, of Guttenberg, formerly of North Bergen on Saturday February 11, 2017. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia. She was a graduate of West Virginia University and an elementary school teacher in North Bergen, NJ. She loved to travel and truly traveled the world. Beloved sister of Lucy Hansen and her husband Charles. Adored aunt of Eric Hansen...

Feb 10, 2017

Horton, Patricia, G. nee:McGuirl, "Patty", age 64, lifelong resident of Fort Lee, on Friday, February 10, 2017. Devoted to the town, schools and residents of Fort Lee. Beloved wife of Michael Horton. Devoted mother of Michael, Cory, Kathleen and Kelly. Cherished "Nanny" of Jayden, Alexandra, Charlotte, Jessica, Vincent, William, Victoria and Clara. Dear sister of the late Daniel McGuirl. The...

Feb 7, 2017

Clough, Anita R. nee: Ranallo, age 89, a longtime resident of Leonia, passed away on February 7, 2017. Loving mother of Janet Taylor, her husband Timothy and Thomas Clough. Devoted grandmother of the late Amy Taylor, Kevin and Mary Clough and their mother Lisa. Dear cousin of Rosemarie Naimo. Also survived by other family members and close friends. Anita was...

Feb 5, 2017

Van Cott, Emma, nee:Aitken, currently of Englewood, formerly of Fort Lee, born in Hackensack NJ, on Sunday February 5, 2017. Emma was a woman before her time. She was passionate about politics and animals of all kinds. She worked on Wall Street in the computer room of Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder Investments. She went to Nursing School and became a...

Feb 4, 2017

Ekmekjian, Mardiros, "Marty", age 80, of Valley Cottage, NY formerly of Lodi and Cliffside Park, NJ, on Saturday February 4, 2017. He was an Armenian born in Pinarbasi, Turkey. He attended The American School for Boys in Talas. He served in the military in Ankara as an interpreter to the U.S. Army and worked for Hilton Hotels in Istanbul before...

Jan 31, 2017

Concato, Rose nee: Del Nero, age 87, of Woodbridge, CT, formerly of Fort Lee, NJ, on January 31, 2017. Born in The Bronx, she was a dedicated homemaker and an avid baseball fan, especially her beloved Yankees and any team her grandsons played for. Beloved wife of the late Lino Concato. Devoted mother of Joseph Concato and his wife Jane,...

Jan 31, 2017

Siaflas, John age 82, of Fort Lee, on Tuesday January 31, 2017. He was born in Athens Greece and was a Restaurateur of Olympic Restaurant of New York. A family man who enjoyed visiting his family with frequent trips to his home in Greece. He truly enjoyed the art of food, not only cooking but tasting and was known for...

Jan 30, 2017

Scavo, Louis, age 61, of Englewood Cliffs, on Monday January 30, 2017. Born in Paterson he was the owner of L.S. Contracting of Englewood Cliffs. Member of the Knights of Columbus Coronation Council #13 and a Fourth Degree Knight of Pope St. John 23rd Assembly #668. Devoted father of Ryan Scavo, his wife Molly and Corey Scavo. Cherished uncle of...

Jan 28, 2017

Pizzute, Robert J. "Bob"age 66 died on Saturday January 28th. Raised in Teaneck, he maintained lifelong friendships from his school days and from the Teaneck IHOP. He married his wife of 44 years on January 6, 1973. They raised their two children in Bergenfield. He worked for Met Life for 37 years where he was the Director of Sports Promotion...

Jan 22, 2017