Obituaries

Juzheng Chen

Juzheng Chen

Jan 17, 2025

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Mary Elizabeth Burke

Mary Elizabeth Burke

Jan 15, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Burke, (nee Keenan) 91, of St. James, North Carolina, passed away on January 15 in Ridgefield, NJ surrounded by her family.

Most recently Mary lived in Toms River, NJ. Mary was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1933.  Mary worked as a social worker for the Englewood Housing Authority before retiring.

Mary enjoyed her life and retirement, spending time...

Jeannette Salvemini

Jeannette Salvemini

Jan 14, 2025

Jeannette Salvemini, age 93, of Leonia, passed peacefully on Tuesday January 14, 2025.  Born Jeannette Falco or Jenny as she was known, to Joseph and Josephine Falco, grew up in a lively household full of siblings and cousins in Jersey City.  Jeanette learned to sew at a young age and obtained a factory job as a teenager where she met...

Rosa Amalia Rodriguez

Rosa Amalia Rodriguez

Jan 8, 2025

It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Rosa Amalia Rodriguez.  Rosa left us in the early morning hours of January 8th, 2025.   She leaves behind a legacy of unconditional love, resiliency, and a commitment to her family. She is survived by her two children, Laura and Nestor, her son-in-law, Martin, and her daughter-in-law, Melanie, her...

Linda R. Borghi

Linda R. Borghi

Jan 5, 2025

Linda Rose Borghi, age 79, of Leonia, NJ, died Sunday, January 5, 2025 at her home.  Linda was born December 19, 1945, in Jersey City, NJ.  She was a daughter of the late Guido and Loretta Monti (née O’Brien).  Linda was a proud alumna of Holy Rosary Academy in Union City, Douglass College of Rutgers University (BA), and Jersey City...

Sylvester Garcia

Sylvester Garcia

Jan 3, 2025

Sylvester Garcia , age 79, of Bergenfield, passed away on Friday January 3, 2025.  Born in Trinidad and raised in Trinidad, moving to the United States in the beginning of his adult life.  Sylvester worked at ABC news as a manager.  He is survived by his cherished wife Wanda (Estrella). Loving father to Elizabeth Garcia, Andrew Garcia, Gregory (Melochia) Garcia ...

Leatrice Pacicco

Leatrice Pacicco

Jan 2, 2025

Leatrice Pacicco, age 96, of Washington Township died Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Christian Health Care Nursing of Wyckoff, NJ. Leatrice was born June 2, 1928, in Jersey City, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Rudolph and Elsie Cacioli nee; Quinto. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred Pacicco on February 6, 2004. She is survived by her...

Henry "Hank" G. Williams Jr.

Henry "Hank" G. Williams Jr.

Dec 27, 2024

Henry (Hank) G. Williams, Jr.

 

Henry Gerald Williams, Jr. (Hank) was born on April 13, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio to Ruth and Henry Williams, Sr.

He attended Glenville High School in Cleveland and began his broadcast career in the mail room of WKBF-TV Channel 61 but soon worked his way up to reporter and assistant producer. With a voice...

Charalambos Zevgaras

Charalambos Zevgaras

Dec 22, 2024

Charalambos “Bob” Zevgaras of Fort Lee, peacefully passed away on December 22, 2024, at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 8, 1947, in the village of Makrihori, Karditsa, Bob was the son of the late Thomas and Maria (née: Gourla) and cherished brother to the late Konstantinos.

As fate would have it, Bob’s future...

Norma Wolthoff

Norma Wolthoff

Dec 21, 2024

Wolthoff, Norma, nee: Marana, age 90, of Fort Lee, on Saturday, December 21, 2024.  Born in Englewood, New Jersey on November 14, 1934, to the late Albert Marana and Rose (nee: Ferrari) Marana lived in Fort Lee her entire life.  Beloved wife to the late Sergeant Stephen M. Wolthoff, she raised 6 children while he worked two jobs.  Loving mother...

Iris Neraida Rivera

Iris Neraida Rivera

Dec 17, 2024

In Loving Memory of Iris Neraida Rivera

June 15, 1957 – December 17, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Iris Neraida Rivera, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on December 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love, resilience, and an unwavering dedication to her family.

Born on June...

Ramon A. Madera

Ramon A. Madera

Dec 17, 2024

Ramon Antonio Madera was born in Valverde Mao, Dominican Republic on October 11th, 1936 to Jose Arcadio Madera and Francisca Antonia Madera Fermin. He was the oldest of 7 children. His sisters Yolanda, Daisy, Rosanidia, and Milagros Fermin, and Zunilda, Carmen Dolores Madera. As a young adult, he majored in Civil Engineering and Architecture at the University Autonoma of Santo...

Philip M. Purcel

Philip M. Purcel

Dec 16, 2024

Phil passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday December 16, 2024 in Cresskill, New Jersey. Born to Walter and Arlene Purcel in Jersey City on February 27, 1951, Phil grew up spending his youth in Palisades Park, N.J.  After graduating from Palisades Park High School in 1970, Phil went on to work in the Transportation Industry until his retirement...

Florence M. Marchi

Florence M. Marchi

Dec 12, 2024

Florence Marchi, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and community leader, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024.

 

Born and raised in Greenwich Village, New York City, Florence pursued her passion for helping others by attending St. Vincent’s School of Nursing. After graduating, she worked as a nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospital, dedicating herself to the care of others. In...

Ivan Belcic

Ivan Belcic

Dec 11, 2024

Ivan, 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at his home in West New York, NJ.  He was born on October 16, 1927 to Teodor and Roza Belcic.

Ivan, also known to many of his friends as Nino or John, was born and raised in Krsan, Croatia. At the age of 16, Ivan...

John Diaz

John Diaz

Dec 10, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Diaz, a beloved husband, father, and World War II veteran, at the age of 97. A lifelong resident of New York City, he proudly contributed to the city’s iconic skyline as a structural engineer, including his work on the construction of the George Washington Bridge, a project that...

Isabel A Bossong

Isabel A Bossong

Dec 9, 2024

Bossong, Isabel, nee: Brust, age 101, of Englewood, on Monday December 9, 2024.  Born on October 29, 1923 in the Bronx, NY to the Late George and Mary (nee: Gaheen) Brust.  She worked as the Assistant to the Vice President of Legal for NY Bank of Savings. Beloved wife to the Late Robert Bossong. Loving mother to Ann-Marie Bossong.  Cherished...

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