Obituaries

Mar 19, 2016

Cheng Dah Pan was born in Puli township, in Taiwan, on August 20, 1937. He went to school at Central Police College. After graduating, he worked as an immigrations officer at Songshan Airport in Taipei. In 1965, he left Taiwan with his best friend, Cheng Liao, to come to the United States to further his studies, getting a master’s degree...

Mar 18, 2016

Tancio, Agripino, Arthur, age 83, of Leonia, on March 18, 2016. He was born in the Bataan, Philippines and was an Architect. A devout catholic he was a parishioner of St. John's RC Church Leonia and a member of the Knights of Columbus Carmel Council #8982. A member of Filipino American Charismatic Prayer Group of Leonia as well as a...

Mar 17, 2016

Kohlman, Cornelius A., "Neil" age 96, long time resident of Leonia, on March 17, 2016. He was born in Bronx, NY and served our country proudly in the Army Air Corp during WWII and was a Recipient of the Purple Heart Medal and France's Legion of Honor Award and a proud member of the 452nd Bomb Group 8th Air Force....

Mar 12, 2016

Tropea, Ronald Charles, age 43, of Preston Park, PA, formerly of Hillsdale & Cliffside Park, NJ on March 12, 2016. Beloved son of Sebastian "Robert" and Carol Tropea. Devoted brother of Salvatore Tropea and his wife Krista, Robert Tropea and Christine Tropea. Cherished Uncle "RaRa" of Julian, Sebastian and Robert. Loving fiancé of Vanessa Selner. He was loved by numerous...

Mar 11, 2016

Bellifemini, Michael, age 59, of Palisades Park, on Friday March 11, 2016. He was born to John and Mary Bellifemini, and was raised in Hoboken and Weehawken. A graduate of Pace University, Class of 1978 and was most recently the Tax Officer for Ports America of Newark. Beloved husband of Lori (nee:Matthew). Devoted father of Michael. Dear brother of Joseph...

Mar 6, 2016

Bufano, Manfred P., affectionately known as "Manny or Junior" age 80, of Fort Lee, went to be with our Lord on March 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He grew up in West New York and lived and raised his family in Fort Lee. Predeceased by his parents Frederick and Rose Bufano. Beloved husband of 56 years to Claire...

Mar 5, 2016

Bouzotas, Mary, nee:Siomkos, age 102, of Fort Lee, on Saturday March 5, 2016. Born in New York City she was a self-employed Fur Finisher. She was a life-long member who served on the Board of the Benevolent Society Ladies of Kastoria. Her determination was paramount hiking the Delaware Water Gap at the age of 85 (in a dress and casual...

Mar 5, 2016

Mar 3, 2016

Crowley, Margaret Mary nee: Reilly, age 82, of Colts Neck, on March 3, 2016. She was born in Jersey City and was raised in North Arlington, NJ. She graduated St. Michaels School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse for the Colts Neck School District. Beloved wife of Robert E. Crowley. Devoted mother of Margaret Mary (Peggy) Crowley, Catherine Rajani...

Mar 2, 2016

Tutelian, Lillian, nee:Kazigian, age 86, of Fort Lee, on Wednesday March 2, 2016. Born in New York City she worked as a secretary for Metropolitan Life Insurance. Beloved wife of the late Hagop "Jack" Tutelian. Devoted mother of Christine Tutelian, Gregory Tutelian and his wife Elise, and John Tutelian. Cherished grandmother of Jenna, Robert, Nicole, Alexandra, CJ and Danielle. Adored...

Feb 20, 2016

Fontana, Isabel nee: Salvemini, age 91, of Leonia, on February 20, 2016. Born in Hoboken she worked as a Bookkeeper before her retirement. She enjoyed playing cards on Wednesdays at the Colony House with friends and traveling to Atlantic City. Beloved wife the late Paul Fontana. Devoted mother of Theresa Traverso and her husband Al and Paul Fontana. Cherished grandmother...

Feb 17, 2016

Kevork S. Karamanoukian, 86, of Englewood Cliffs, NJ passed away peacefully on February 11, 2016. Kevork, known as George, Koko or simply 'Mr. K' by his family and many friends was born in Alexandria, Egypt and graduated from the British Boys School. George was a caring family man, devoted friend and a successful business owner and corporate executive. He built...

Feb 16, 2016

Koles, Bertha, nee:Critsimilios, age 86, of Fort Lee, on Tuesday February 16, 2016. Born in Jersey City she was a Bookkeeper for Perlman & Kopel of Cliffside Park. Beloved wife of Anthony Koles. Devoted mother of Lea Pumill and her husband Rick, Cynthia Alecci and her husband Jeffrey, and Nicholas Koles and his wife Donna. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Michelle,...

Feb 16, 2016

Lorna Ryan, 78, of Fort Lee, passed away unexpectedly on February 16th. Beloved wife of the late William Ryan and devoted Mother to daughters Kelly Ryan and Patricia Ryan Andersen, her husband James and loving Grandmother to Erin Andersen. Adoring Aunt to Lynda, Michael, Debbi, Beth, Terri, Ryan, Patty, Renee and many nieces and nephews. Loving sister to Sue and...

Feb 14, 2016

Celentano, Antonio age 81, of Fort Lee, on February 14, 2016. Beloved husband of Rosanna nee; Iannrelli. Devoted father of Tony Celentano and his wife Veronica, Carmella Kern and her husband Scott and Marco Celentano and his wife Gina. The family will receive their friends on Tuesday 4:00 -8:00 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home...

Feb 7, 2016

Mary Low Boylan of Fort Lee, passed away on Feb. 7, 2016 (two years to the day after the passing of her husband, Bob), at the age of 78. After moving from Jersey City to Fort Lee at age of 2, Mary remained a Fort Lee resident for the rest of her life. Mary was a beloved wife of 48...

Feb 7, 2016

Staluppi, Frances nee: Casella, of Fort Lee, on February 7, 2016. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and was a Financial Officer for Janco Tech, Inc. Beloved wife of John Staluppi. Devoted mother of Carol Formica and Laura DeSimone. Cherished grandmother of John, Brian, Louis, Lauren, Rhinesca and Ferdinand. Loving great grandmother of Olivia. The family will receive their friends...

Feb 1, 2016

De Simone, Frank, age 83, of Hackensack, on Monday February 1, 2016. Born and raised in East Harlem, NY. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Rose (nee: Messina). Devoted father of Lisa Stapleton and her husband Robert, Angela Vaccaro and her husband Sam, Carla Reagan and the late Frank De...

Jan 31, 2016

Louise Caruso (nee Puntillo) was born and raised in the Bronx, married Anthony "Tony" Caruso and moved to Fort Lee, NJ in the 1940's. She is survived by her son Frank "My Frankie" and wife Alice Caruso, granddaughter Christine Caruso, the most dedicated and kind family friend Marie Ciccone, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family,...

Jan 30, 2016

Totaro, Ralph age 86, of Edgewater, on January 30, 2016. He was born in Hoboken, NJ and was the Superintendent for State Farm Insurance, Costa Mesa, CA. Beloved husband of Kathleen nee: Montejano. Devoted father of Tamara Talbott, Christina Anguiano, Christopher Totaro, Lisabeth Harmsen, and Jeffrey Totaro. Cherished grandfather of Cole, Chancey, Cooper, Houston, Alexandra, Delaney, Samuel and Sebastian. Loving...