Obituaries

Aug 16, 2015

Wecht-Westhelle, Gemma nee: Ballerini, age 105, of Cliffside Park, formerly of West New York, on August 16, 2015. She was born in Union City, NJ and was a Homemaker. Beloved wife of the late Matthew Wecht and Carl Westhelle. Devoted mother of Barbara Dandorph and her husband Ronald, and the late Elizabeth Mawe and her husband Jack. Cherished grandmother of...

Aug 16, 2015

Valentino, Marie H., (nee Armellino) a long-time resident of Fort Lee, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at the age of 95. Marie was the beloved wife of the late Fred J. Valentino, devoted mother of Michael Valentino and his wife Nancy of Cresskill, and the cherished grandmother of Nicole Vadala and her husband Gregory, and Michael T. Valentino....

Aug 14, 2015

Ruby, Mary, nee:Massaro, age 95, of Fort Lee, passed away on Friday August 14, 2015. Beloved wife of the late George Ruby. Devoted mother of Lillian Dottino and her husband Gary, George "Skippy" Ruby, Frederick Ruby and his wife Linda, Thomas Ruby and his wife Jennifer, Charles Ruby and his wife Pamela and Gerard " Jerry" Ruby. Cherished grandmother of...

Aug 13, 2015

Galasso, Carmine Peter age 93, of Leonia, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2015. He was born February 5, 1922 in New York City to the late Carmela and Giovanni Galasso. He was predeceased by his wife, Nina (Toransky) (2012), his brother, Sabato Galasso; sister, Florence Schroeder; and granddaughter, Jessica Berkery. He is survived by his children, Valentina Arnold and...

Aug 12, 2015

Piccirillo, John Edward age 92, of Fort Lee, on August 12, 2015 surrounded at home by his family. He was born in New York, NY and served his country proudly in the Army during World War II. He was a Salesman for Macy's, Herald Square, NY. Beloved husband of the late Florence nee; Boyle. Devoted father of Tom Piccirillo and...

Aug 2, 2015

Sassano, Eleanor, age 92, lifelong resident of Fort Lee, on August 2, 2015. Beloved Wife of the late Peter. Devoted Mother of Michael Sassano & his wife Maxine, Peter Sassano & his wife Christine, Patricia Castrianni and her husband Joseph. Cherished Grandmother of Joseph, Laura, Elizabeth, Nicole, Michael, Nicolette, Peter, Danny, Hallie. Adored Great Grandmother of 5. Dear Sister of...

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...