Obituaries

Jan 9, 2017

Jan 8, 2017

Bussani, Guido,age 73, of Fort Lee, on Sunday January 8, 2017. Born in Sansego, Italy and immigrated to the United States July 24, 1961. He was a driver for Vital Transportation, Inc. He was member a of Knights of Columbus Coronation Council #1863 and was a parishioner of Madonna R.C. Church and a member of its choir. He loved cooking,...

Jan 7, 2017

Meyers, Gloria J. (nee Viola), a lifelong resident of Fort Lee, NJ passed away on January 7th. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Meyers, devoted mother of Tom Meyers and Ann Marie Meyers Piccirillo, and her husband James Piccirillo. Devoted grandmother to Katie and Jack Piccirillo. Gloria was one of ten children of Carrie and Joe Viola. She is survived...

Jan 7, 2017

Sottile, Sebastian "Benny", age 88, of Dumont, on January 7, 2017. He was born in New York City and was a proud veteran of the Army. Beloved husband of Concetta nee: Riatusso. Devoted father of Maria and her husband Dr. Michael Errichiello. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Matthew, Andrew and his wife Jamie. Great grandfather of Isabella Maria. Loving brother of...

Jan 5, 2017

Atamian, Armen, nee:Thomasian, age 83, of Fort Lee, on Thursday January 5, 2017. She is survived by her loving children, Melanie Sahagian and Gregory Sahagian and his wife, Lori, and her loving grandchildren, Gregory, Carly, and Robert. Dear sister of Susan Kokkinos and her husband Gus. The family will receive their friends on Sunday 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the...

Jan 4, 2017

Gonzalez, Lydia nee: Vazquez, age 86, of Parlin, NJ, on January 4, 2017. She was born in Puerto Rico and was a Homemaker. Beloved mother of Jerry Gonzalez, Nancy Gonzalez, Mary Ann Kempski, Theresa Gonzalez, Dennis Gonzalez and Daniel Gonzalez. Cherished grandmother of Miguel, Christine, Kiara, Andre, Christopher, Francesca, Jonathan, Michael and Adrian. Loving great grandmother of Desiree, Hazel,Isabella, Constance,...

Dec 29, 2016

Cubeiro, Manuela, nee: Martinez Mendez, age 85, of Fort Lee, on Thursday December 29, 2016. Born in La Coru?a, Spain and immigrated to the United States in 1952. She was a Lab Assistant for Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. A "social butterfly" who loved to travel, sew, cook and spoil her grandchildren. Beloved wife of the Late Benito Cubeiro. Devoted mother...

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...