Obituaries

Aug 2, 2015

Nicholas, Joan nee: Williams, age 77, of Ridgefield Park, on August 2, 2015.

She was born in Scranton, PA and was a Medical Secretary for Holy Name Hospital and Hackensack Hospital. A member of Junior Woman's and Woman's Club of Leonia, and Shelter our Sisters Past Board Member. Beloved wife of Michael Nicholas. Devoted mother of John Nicholas and...

Aug 1, 2015

Grimes, Michael, Patrick, age 40, of Paramus, formerly of Leonia and Dumont on Saturday August 1, 2015. Born in Weehawken he was a Foreman for T.E.I Group of New York City. Beloved husband of Chrissie Grimes (nee: Viccaro). Devoted father of Mikey Grimes and Morgan Duffy. Cherished son of Julia Holtje (nee: Dempsey) and her husband the late Ned Holtje....

Jul 28, 2015

Alvarez, Nilda Valentina nee: Saroza, age 83, of Upper Saddle River, formerly of Leonia died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 28, 2015. She was born in Sagua La Grande, Cuba where she studied to be a teacher and met the love of her life. After Castro took power, they fled to the United States and eventually settled...

Jul 28, 2015

Aleman, Maria nee: Kuznecov, age 60, of Fort Lee, on July 28, 2015. She was born in New York City and was an Executive Secretary. Beloved wife of Robert Aleman. Cherished sister in law of Yolanda Suarez, Sonia Aleman and John Aleman. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. All are asked to Assemble Thursday for her funeral...

Jul 25, 2015

Thomas E. Ford, age 84, a resident of Leonia since 1964, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Mr. Ford was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 9, 1931. Mr. Ford was a graduate of Buffalo State College and received a Master's Degree from Teachers College, Columbia University. From 1954-56 he served as...

Jul 16, 2015

Bayiokos, Panagiotis, D., age 88, of Wyckoff, formerly of Englewood Cliffs on Thursday July 16, 2015. Born in Greece he came to the United States in 1958 and was the owner of Gene's Coffee Shoppe of Manhattan. Beloved husband Stella (nee: Kourtis). Devoted father of Demetrios Bayiokos and his wife Frances and George Bayiokos and his wife Angie. Cherished grandfather...

Jul 14, 2015

Bill Lanza always said and believed the greatest achievement in life is the happiness of your family. He made every dream his wife ever had come true. He brought her happiness and love everyday of their lives. He raised a daughter who he grew up learning from his love and now loves the way he did with the same abundance...

Jul 12, 2015

Jul 5, 2015

Williams, Anne G., 84 of Leonia, on Sunday, July 5, 2015. She was born in New York City, NY and was the Borough Clerk of Leonia for many years. She was a Volunteer for the Red Cross, served as President of the Municipal Clerks' Association of Bergen County, former President of the Leonia Women's Bowling Team, former Secretary of Leonia...

Jun 24, 2015

Feirer, Anthony Warren, age 83 of Leonia, on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. He was born in Weehawken, NJ and served his country proudly in the Army during the Korean War. He was a Fleet Manager for Nabisco Brands, East Hanover, NJ and former President of the National Associate of Fleet Administrators (NAFA). Beloved husband of Doris Noseda Feirer. Devoted father...

Jun 23, 2015

Millevoi, Eugenio age 89, of Cliffside Park, formerly of Fort Lee, on Tuesday June 23, 2015. He was born in Italy and came to the United States in 1960 and was an Engineer for S&S Corrugated Box, Brooklyn, NY. He was a member of the NJ Society of Professional Engineers. Beloved husband of Lucia nee; Petti. Devoted father of Antonella...

Jun 21, 2015

DeGast, Janna, nee:Jansen, age 92, of Fort Lee, on Sunday June 21, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Gerrit DeGast. Devoted mother Peter DeGast and his wife Portia. Cherished grandmother of Darlene Morales and Robert DeGast. Dear sister of Geertruida Wichelmina. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday 4-8 at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home...

Jun 17, 2015

Berg, Philip J., 91, of The Moorings, Vero Beach, Florida, died peacefully June 17, 2015, in Edgewater, New Jersey. He was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and moved to Vero Beach in 1995 from Sewickley. Mr. Berg was a graduate of Lehigh University, class of 1944. He was a lieutenant in the U. S. Navy during World War II and made...

Jun 15, 2015

Semidey, Minerva age 93, of Fort Lee, on Monday June 15, 2015. She was born in Puerto Rico and was a Dressmaker in New York, NY. Beloved partner of Paul Holmes. Devoted mother of the late Able Martines. The family will receive their friends on Friday 3:00 – 7:00 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home...

Jun 10, 2015

Karros, Nora, nee:Fowles, age 94, on Wednesday June 10, 2015. She grew up in Edgewater and lived in Leonia before moving to Toms River. A member of St. John's Mother's Guild and Altar Society and the Holiday City South Quilt Club. Devoted mother of Kevin Karros and his wife Jeannie. Cherished grandmother of Catherine Rork and her husband Matthew. Adored...

Jun 10, 2015

Porco, Giovanna nee: Veltri, age 81, of Palisades Park, on June 10, 2015. She was born in Belmonte Italy and came to the United States in 1950. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Nicholas R.C Church. Beloved wife of Antonio Porco. Devoted mother of Jenny Senft and her husband Joseph, and Peter Porco and his wife...

Jun 9, 2015

D'Ambra, Francis (Frank) N. age 78, of Bergenfield, passed away on June 9, 2015 at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ. He was born in Brooklyn, NY. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Philomena D'Ambra and his son, Daniel Lee Brown. He is survived by his beloved sister Nancy (D'Ambra) Lescher, his niece Elizabeth (Lescher) Chirafisi, and nephews...

Jun 8, 2015

Shin, Hyun Pil age 71, of Glen Rock. He was a sports journalist in South Korea for the past 30 years before moving to the U.S two years ago. He traveled all of the world to broadcast sports including the 1988 Seoul Olympics. He had been fighting cancer for 16 years and passed away peacefully with his beloved family by...

May 31, 2015

Porrino, Diane, J. nee: Cirigliano, age 67, of Fort Lee, on May 31, 2015. Beloved wife of Ralph Porrino. Devoted mother of Melissa Porrino and her life partner, Peter O'Reilly, and Shari Tantillo and her husband Louis. Cherished grandmother of Thomas, Tyler, Nicholas, Robbie, and the late Jude Porrino-O'Reilly. She is predeceased by her loving parents, Peter Cirigliano and Virginia...

May 28, 2015