Rita Cuozzo
May 18, 2026
Rita (Borrelli) Cuozzo, 96, daughter of the late Anna (Pantoliano) and Joseph Borrelli, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026. She was the loving mother of the late Joseph M. Cuozzo, grandmother, sister and aunt. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Sandra (Petrocelli) Cuozzo, grandsons Joseph and Vincent Cuozzo, her siblings Margaret Donohue and Patrick Borrelli, and many nieces and...
Miguel A Mercado
May 16, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Miguel A. Mercado (08/23/1970 - 05/16/2026). Miguel was currently employed at Holy Name Hospital. Prior to working for Holy Name, Miguel dedicated 25+ years to Hackensack University Medical Center serving as their main "man behind the camera." Miguel was an avid photographer, never leaving home without a camera...
Edwin G Hillermeier
May 12, 2026
Edwin G. Hillermeier, 80, son of the late William Hillermeier and the late Joan (nee Heath) Hahn, husband of the late Dale L. (nee Merrick) Hillermeier. Brother of William K. Hillermeier and the late Eileen, Robert J. Hillermeier and Christina, and Betty Latour and Tim.
Ed was born in Hackensack and spent most of his life in Ridgefield Park. He was...
Luis E Morales
May 8, 2026
Luis E. Morales, 83, of Ridgefield Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Visitation: Wednesday, May 13th 4-8 P.M.
Funeral Mass: Thursday, May 14th, 11:30 A.M., St. Francis R.C. Church, Ridgefield Park
Entombment: Madonna Mausoleum, Fort Lee
FULL OBITUARY TO FOLLOW
Mary Elizabeth Clark
May 2, 2026
In a world brightened by her warmth, Mary Elizabeth Clark, 72, of Ridgefield Park passed away peacefully, surrounded by the family she adored on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Born in Rhode Island to the late Margaret (nee Ramkin) Clark and the late Robert W. Clark, she carried their legacy of kindness and strength into everything she touched.
Mary was the beloved...
Antonia Rodriguez Laboy
May 2, 2026
Antonia Rodriguez Laboy passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 2, 2026. She was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico, and later moved to the Bronx, New York, where she worked in various jobs. It was there that she met her husband, Luis Mercado. They wed on October 2, 1954, and celebrated 59 years of marriage.
On July...
Alice Baum
May 1, 2026
Alice (nee Erfmann) Baum, 90, of Bogota, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hoboken, NJ to the late Edith (nee Cottam) Erfmann and the late John Erfmann, Alice lived a life that was both joyful and full of care. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter Baum, with whom...
Margit Szabo
May 1, 2026
Margit (nee Gaspar) Szabo, 85, of Cliffside Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026.
ALL SERVICES PRIVATE
Wilfredo Martinez
Apr 30, 2026
Wilfredo Martinez, 87, of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family who adored him. Born on August 24, 1938, in Yaguajay, Las Villas, Cuba, Wilfredo lived a life defined by devotion, resilience, hard work, and deep love for his family. He immigrated to the United States in 1969 at the age...
Claudia Benavides Sanchez
Apr 14, 2026
Claudia Benavides Sanchez, age 39, of Ridgefield Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Mariana (nee Benavides) Sanchez and Wilfredo Sanchez and cherished sister to Alexander. Claudia was a dedicated Medical Technician, while working towards her associates degree in Communication with a focus in Media Broadcasting. She...
Eileen Tedesco
Apr 11, 2026
Eileen Tedesco of Ridgefield Park passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. A beautiful love story began long ago when, as the family fondly says, “he chased her until she caught him.” From high school sweethearts, Eileen and her beloved husband Tony built a life together that spanned 58 devoted years of marriage, filled...
Mary Jane Welsek
Apr 5, 2026
Mary (nee Le Fever) Welsek, age 83, a long time resident of Ridgefield Park, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026 with her beloved children, Dawn DePalma and Jeffrey Welsek by her side. She was reunited with her husband of 60 years, John T. Welsek, her one true love who predeceased her. Mary’s greatest joy were her cherished grandchildren,...
Ricardo Marques Melo
Mar 25, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father. He was more than just a father—he was a devoted husband, a loving brother, and a true friend. A hardworking man, he dedicated his life to providing for his family, always putting them first. He was funny, caring, and quiet, yet had a bold and outspoken personality that made...
Sandella Olivia McAvoy
Mar 23, 2026
Sandella Olivia (nee Saroli) McAvoy, age 85, of Ridgefield Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 23, 2026. Born in Glasgow, Scotland to the late Maria (nee DiMarcio) Saroli and the late Alfred Saroli. She was the cherished wife of John McAvoy of 62 years, whose companionship she lovingly teased and adored. Sandella was the...
John Van Thol
Mar 20, 2026
John F. Van Thol, of Leonia, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026. Born in Oranjestad, Aruba to the late Mathilda (nee De Jong) Van Thol and the late Sherlock Van Thol, John was the devoted brother to Lydia Contuzzi, Myra Van Thol and her husband Jay Wolferman, and Gary Van Thol and his wife Laura. He...
Dalia Martinez
Mar 19, 2026
Dalia Martinez (née Ruiz-Estevez), 86, of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family Born on September 25, 1939, in Sitio Grande, Las Villas, Cuba, Dalia lived a life defined by devotion, resilience, and deep love for her family. She immigrated to the United States in 1969, embracing a new chapter while...
Rosa Mancini
Feb 21, 2026
Rosa Mancini (nee Mastellone), age 87, of Little Ferry, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, cradled in the embrace of her adoring family. A luminous soul, she was the devoted wife of the late Corrado Mancini, beloved mother of Camilla Leventhal and her husband Barry and Corrado Mancini and his wife Diane. Rosa leaves behind a legacy that...
Thomas G Flaker
Feb 9, 2026
Thomas G. Flaker, age 73, of Little Ferry, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2026 surrounded by loved ones at his side.
Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date
Sheila Kearney
Feb 5, 2026
Kearney, Sheila (nee Meenaghan) passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026. She was born in County Mayo, Ireland on February 9, 1943, where she lived until the age of 10 before making the journey across the pond to Mount Vernon & the Bronx NY, later raising a family in Ridgefield Park, NJ for 35 years and ultimately retiring in the...
Pedro Manuel Jimenez
Jan 30, 2026
Pedro Manuel Jimenez, age 44, of North Bergen, NJ passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, surrounded by love, after a long and courageous journey following a traumatic brain injury.
Born on October 2nd, 1981 in Secaucus, New Jersey, He was raised in West New York, NJ. Pedro was known for his kindness, infectious sense of humor, and unwavering dedication to...