Obituaries

Sep 1, 2016

Collo, Helen A. nee: Serpineto, age 85, of Leonia, formerly of Palisades Park, on September 1, 2016. She was born in Guttenberg and was Co-Owner/Operator of H&H Trucking of Palisades Park founded in 1961. Beloved wife of the late Harry M. Collo, Sr. Devoted mother of Harry M. Collo, Jr and Teresa Collo. Cherished grandmother of Danna and Darrin. Loving...

Aug 27, 2016

Rapisardi, Albert age 91, of Delray Beach, FL., on August 27, 2016. Al was born in the Bronx, NY and served his country proudly in the Navy during WWII. He graduated from Pace College and worked as a Certified Internal Auditor for the Navy in Washington, DC. Al was a long standing member of the Englewood Cliffs Senior Citizens and...

Aug 26, 2016

Balsamo, Nicholas, D., age 91, of Palisades Park, on Thursday August 25, 2016. He was born in Hoboken and was a Quality Control Engineer. Dear husband of Mary Balsamo, nee; Coppoletta. Cherished father of Maria and her husband Bruce Laski and Frank Balsamo. Adored brother of the late Louise De Robertis. Loving grandfather of Jennifer and Larry. The family will...

Aug 25, 2016

McKee, Robert, T., age 51, of Cliffside Park, on Thursday August 25,2016. He was born in Teaneck and worked for the Department of Public Works in Leonia. Cherished father of Kaitlynn McKee. Loving son of Shirley McKee, nee; McCarthy. Dear brother of Raymond, James, Timothy, and John McKee. The family will receive their friends on Monday at 3-6 PM at...

Aug 23, 2016

Giannantonio, Generoso "Gene" age 79, a lifetime resident of Palisades Park and St. Nicholas R.C Church, on August 23, 2016. He served his country proudly in the Army and was a Letter Carrier for the Palisades Park Post Office. Beloved husband of Jacqueline nee; Ricat. Devoted father of Joseph Giannantonio and his wife Aly, Louise Boss and her husband Dimitry...

Aug 19, 2016

Moran, John, J., age 62, of Guttenberg, NJ on Friday August 19, 2016. He was born in the Bronx, NY and was an Electrician at IBEW Local #3. He was affectionately known as the President of the Residents Association of Alaris Health at Boulevard East. Cherished father of Christopher Moran. Adored brother of Doreen Morris and Robert “Bob” Moran. Dear...

Aug 18, 2016

Sailer, Cornelius (Neal) age 90, passed away peacefully Thursday evening August 18, 2016 at his apartment in Clearwater, FL. Neal had just celebrated his 90th birthday with his children and grandchildren by his side. Neal was born in NYC and served in the Navy during WWII. He "relocated" to NJ where he raised six children and numerous pets. He worked...

Aug 14, 2016

Dusevic, Ivica age 71, of Englewood Cliffs, on August 14, 2016. He was born in Ljubacki Stanovi, Croatia and came to the United States in 1969. He was a Self Employed Tile Installer for "Dusevic Tile Work". A proud Croatian he liked to return to visit his family and friends. He was a noted and respected Bocci Player and co-founded...

Aug 9, 2016

Antranig Basmadjian, age 73, passed away on August 8th, 2016. Born in Jerusalem Israel, Antranig moved to New Jersey with his wife Naz and son Krikor to work for the Armenian General Benevolent Union. He was a kind and generous man, always helping friends and acquaintances in countless ways. In his spare time, Antranig loved to read and listen to...

Aug 9, 2016

Piccinich, Brianna J., age 19, of Fort Lee, on Tuesday August 9, 2016. Devoted daughter of Michelle Monico and Steve Piccinich, Adored sister of Anthony Piccinich and Joseph Molta. Cherished granddaughter of Louis and Jane Monico and

Mary and Dominic Piccinich and the late Mary Keveanos. Treasured niece of Louis, Jackie, Kim, Bassem, John, Chris and Kyra. Brianna always...

Aug 4, 2016

Balteanu, M.D, Ilie age 96, of Fort Lee, on August 4, 2016. Memorial Service Saturday 3-5PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home. For information (201) 944-0100 or www.frankpatti.com

Aug 3, 2016

Mansmann, Toni nee: Bulay, age 64, of Garfield, on August 3, 2016. She was born in Weehawken and was a Laundry Attendant. Beloved wife of Joseph Mansmann, Sr. Devoted mother of Joseph Mansmann, Jr., JoAnn Mansmann, Kayla Mansmann, Randi Vidal and her husband Erik. Cherished grandmother of Taylor. Loving sister of Edna Pedata, Bernard Bulay and Barbara Zitt. Dear aunt...

Aug 2, 2016

Anderson, Camille M. nee: Pallotta, age 78, a lifelong resident of Palisades Park, on August 2, 2016. She was an Information Operator for Verizon, North Bergen for 20 years. Beloved wife of the late William Anderson. Devoted mother of Carolyn Gregor and her husband Dave, William Anderson, Michael Anderson and Anthony Anderson. Cherished grandmother of David, Kimberly, Christopher, Daniel, Angela,...

Aug 1, 2016

Jul 30, 2016

DONATICH Ernest, aged 87, born in Istria, Italy, died peacefully at the Hackensack University Medical Center on Saturday, July 30, 2016. He served as Executive Chef at Joe’s Pier 52 in Manhattan. His passions included cooking, entertaining, dancing, travel and storytelling. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary (nee Bucich), daughter Anita Frankovic and her husband,...

Jul 27, 2016

Totaro, Cleonice, nee:Percontino, age 80, of Cliffside Park, on Wednesday July 27, 2016. Beloved wife of Giovanni. Loving mother of Mary Romano and her husband, Gerry, and Michalina Kappmeier and her husband, Michael. Adored sister of Maria Camarano, Antonia Monaco, and Anna Pasquale. Cherished grandmother of Angelo, Lauren, Sara, John Anthony, Emily, and Zachary. She is predeceased by her brothers,...

Jul 23, 2016

Sassani, Elizabeth, A. nee:Mills, age 73, of Fort Lee, on Saturday July 23, 2016. Beloved Wife of the late Frank Sassani, loving Mother of Anita and Anthony Putrino; Liz and Louis Scala; Kathleen and Nicholas Ferrante. Cherished Grandmother of Frank, Nicholas and Joseph. Adored sister of Helen Ryan, William, George and the late Edwin Mills. Cherished aunt of many nieces...

Jul 16, 2016

Votto, Ralph A., age 82, of Wyckoff, on Saturday July 16, 2016. Born in East Orange, NJ, he proudly served his country in the U.S Navy and worked as an Insurance Investigator for Prudential Insurance in Newark, NJ. Beloved husband of Nada nee; Ivovich. Devoted father of Linda Powers and her husband Steve, and Thomas Votto. Cherished grandfather of Brian,...

Jul 14, 2016

Rathe, Peggy, nee:Bakeris, age 85, of Fort Lee,NJ departed this life on Thursday July 14 ,2016 She leaves behind Anthony her beloved husband of 66 years ,Cherished & Adored mother of Cynthia Peters. Devoted grandmother of Gregory Peters. & his wife Yen. Dear sister of Angie Lake. She was a loyal and caring friend. Her loving heart and selfless spirit...

Jul 11, 2016

Cunningham, William D. age 90, of Palisades Park, on July 11, 2016. He was born in South Lawrence, Massachusetts and served his country proudly in the Navy during WWII. He was an Entertainer. Beloved husband of Maureen nee; Cathcart. Devoted father of Dennis Michael Cunningham, Diane Margaret Petersen and the twins William David Cunningham and Heather Eileen Cunningham. Loving brother...