Obituaries

Jan 27, 2015

Nersesian, Albert, 86, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Union City, he lived in Fort Lee after having resided in Toms River and Englewood. Prior to his retirement, he was a Photo-Engraver at Sterling-Regal in New York. He also owned and operated restaurants in Ramsey and Wayne for several years. Golf was his...

Jan 22, 2015

Ting, Henry, Shanyao, age 74, of Cliffside Park, on Thursday January 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Louise A. Ting. The family will receive their friends on Saturday 11:30 – 12:30 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street "opposite the Fort Lee Library". The funeral will leave Saturday at 9:30 AM for the celebration...

Jan 21, 2015

Van Orden, James Blakely age 83, of Leonia, on January 21, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Dolores H. Van Orden. Predeceased by his parents, Jean (nee; Blakely) and William Van Orden, his sister, Ida Mae and brother William James is survived by his son, William R. Trinka Jr. and his wife Bette, his cherished grandchildren Ruth M. Trinka and...

Jan 21, 2015

MARK T. MANSFIELD, 56

Mark Mansfield, who during a Central Intelligence Agency career spanning more than 31 years, served in public affairs capacities for nine CIA Directors, died the evening of January 21, 2015 from complications of kidney disease in Miami, Florida. He was 56.

Mansfield's most recent agency assignment was as an Officer-in-Residence at the University of Miami,...

Jan 20, 2015

Belgiovine, Giuseppe age 85, of Hackensack, formerly of Union City and Secaucus, on January 20, 2015. Born in Molfetta, Italy to Vincenzo Belgiovine and Cecilia Mezzina. He was the Owner of Belgiovine Construction, Hackensack. Beloved husband of Margherita nee: DePinto. Devoted father of Frank Belgiovine and his wife Meline, Vincent Belgiovine and his wife Donnie, and Anna Marie Belgiovine. Cherished...

Jan 20, 2015

Menakian, Hermine, age 85, of Paramus, on Tuesday January 20, 2015. The family will receive their friends on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street "opposite the Fort Lee Library". All are asked to assemble Friday in Sts Vartanantz Armenian Church at 10:00 AM for services. For condolences, directions,...

Jan 18, 2015

Bazan, Jose age 73, of Ridgefield, on January 18, 2015. He was born in Puerto Rico and was a Supervisor for Insilco, NY. Beloved husband of Julia nee: Rodriguez. Devoted father of Nancy Cedeno and her husband Ray, Joseph Bazan and his wife Anja, William Bazan and his wife Liana. Cherished grandfather of Natalie, R.J., Joseph, Ariana, Brenden, Bianca, Hailey...

Jan 13, 2015

Frangides, Petronios, age 90, of Fort Lee, on Tuesday January 13, 2015. born February 12, 1924, in Athens Greece, he immigrated to the United States in 1954. He was the co-owner of Olympic Motors of Edgewater, NJ and the First President of the Hellenic Civic Club of Fort Lee. He was instrumental in bringing Greek Language classes to Fort Lee...

Jan 13, 2015

Migliorisi, Sara, nee:Puglisi, age 92, of Cresskill, formerly of Cliffside Park and Edgewater, on Tuesday January 13, 2015. She was the beloved daughter of the late Salvatore and Antonietta Puglisi. Adored sister of the late Frank Puglisi. Dear aunt of Debra Lynch and Diane Villavecchia Meehan. All are asked to assemble Saturday for the celebration of her funeral mass in...

Jan 12, 2015

Sollazzi, Louise age 90, of Edgewater formerly of Cliffside Park, passed away Monday, January 12th, 2015. Louise was a hardworking seamstress who worked for the garment district for over 40 years, she was a primary sample maker for the Harris Cloak Company in New York City. Devoted Aunt to Joseph Scerbo and his wife Mary, Antoinette Scerbo and Michael Seery,...

Jan 9, 2015

Furey, Anna nee: Prisendorf, age 79, of Leonia, on January 9, 2015. Visiting Sunday 3:00-7:00PM in Funeral Home. Mass Monday in St. John's R.C.Church at 10:00 AM. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. For information (201) 944-0100 or www.frankpatti.com

Jan 5, 2015

Ferrao, Cyril, age 57, of Leonia, on January 5, 2015. He was born in Nairobi, Kenya and came to the United States in 1969 and was Manager for KFI Mgmt Leonia, NJ. Beloved husband of Judith Pinto. Devoted father of Elizabeth, Jude and Justin Ferrao. Cherished son of Milagrina Ferrao and the late Joseph Ferrao. Loving brother of Judy Yakre...

Jan 4, 2015

Freeman, Amelia Gilmore nee: Schumann, age 97, of Englewood, on January 4, 2015.

She was born in Bronx, NY and loved the Art of Dance which was her chosen profession. Services were Private For information www.frankpatti.com or (201) 944-0100

Jan 4, 2015

Cirillo, Anthony age 88, of Leonia formerly of New York City, on January 4, 2015. He was born in Italy and came to the United States in 1929 and served his country proudly in the Army during the Korean War. Beloved husband of Elizabeth nee: Iavazzi. Devoted father of Annette Cirillo, Bridget Burke and her husband Brian, Diane Boles and...

Jan 3, 2015

Marcelo, Dr. Elpidio, age 81, of Leonia, on Saturday January 3, 2015. Born in the Phillipines he was a Medical Doctor practicing in Union City, Palisades General, and St. Mary's Hospital. Beloved Husband of Dorothy, Cherished Father of Dorothy Torres, Simeon, Elpidio and Leon Marcelo. Loving Grandfather of Carlos, Laura, Isabelle, Elpidio, Ari, Starla, Vincent and Luna. Adored Brother of...

Jan 2, 2015

Maggiano, Grace née: Vinelli, age 99, of Cliffside Park, on January 2, 2015. She was born in Peschici, Italy and came to the United Sates in 1935 with only a second grade education as a single woman. She took up residence in Cliffside Park New Jersey with the family of her older sister and brother in law, Nicoletta and Anthony...

Jan 1, 2015

Jan 1, 2015

Ramonas, Elizabeth, M. nee: Ramonas, age 90, of North Bergen formerly of Fort Lee, on Sunday February 1, 2015. She worked for Lever Brothers before retiring in 1988. She was loved and will be missed by many loving Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. The family will receive their friends on Sunday 3-6 pm at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian...

Dec 30, 2014

Philomey, Robert, age 89, of Edgewater, on December 30, 2014. He was born in County Cavan, Ireland and came to the United States in 1950. He was an Installer for Verizon, Nyack, NY. He was a Fireman for Fire Hose #2 Haverstraw Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of the Telephone Pioneers. The family will receive their friends Saturday 3-5...

Dec 29, 2014

Hofmann, Virginia "Ginnie" nee; Riteman, age 94, of Leonia, passed away on December 29, 2014. Ginnie was best known as the Illustrator of the Betsy McCall paper dolls that appeared in McCall's magazine from the 1950's through the 1970's. Mrs. Hofmann also wrote and illustrated the "Who Wants an Old Teddy Bear" series of children's books, and illustrated the first...