Ricardo Santos
May 5, 2020
Ricardo Santos, of Bronx, New York, was received into God's loving arms on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the age of 65 years. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Retired mechanical housing engineer for the New York City Housing Authority with over 30 years of dedication. He leaves behind so many loved ones who will remember him fondly. Children...
Elwood A. Lang
May 5, 2020
Elwood A. Lang, of Hackensack, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the age of 90 years. Elwood worked as a machinist at the Benedix Factory in Teterboro before retiring. Beloved son of the late Elizabeth (nee Len) and Charles Lang. Cherished brother of the late Grace Fast, Stanley Lang, Laurence Lang, and Dorothy Lang. He leaves behind...
Ethel M. Schichtel
May 3, 2020
Ethel M. Schichtel (nee Scriven), of Ridgefield Park, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the age of 77 years. Ethel worked as a lunch aide for Lincoln Elementary School in Ridgefield Park. An avid bowler that loved her time on the lanes. Beloved daughter of the late Rhoda (nee Nichols) and Alfred Scriven. Loving wife of Lawrence...
Philip J. Mcentee
Apr 30, 2020
Born in Jersey City, NJ on December 9, 1950, Phil resided in Ridgefield Park, NJ for most of his life. He succumbed to the effects of Covid-19 on 4/30/2020 at Hackensack University Medical Center. Phil spent the last 39 years with the love of his life-his wife Donna Rose-McEntee. They married in 1989. He also leaves behind his beloved...
Gloria Kooman
Apr 26, 2020
Kooman, Gloria (nee Romano) a longtime resident of Little Ferry, NJ. Moved to New Port Richey, FL. She passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her children, Teresa and Seton McNulty and Barbara and Michael Marvin, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She’ll be laid to rest with her...
Frederick J. Ortiz
Apr 23, 2020
Frederick J Ortiz, 89 of Little Ferry, NJ passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Hackensack University Medical Center in the hands of an Angel. Frederick was born May 6, 1930 in Harlem, NY, he graduated High School and entered the Military where he served in the Army and Merchant Marines and was a Veteran of World War...
Florence A. Dombrowski
Apr 23, 2020
Florence (Flo) Anna Dombrowski (nee Krieger), 97, passed away on April 23, 2020 due to complications of Covid 19. Survived by her 3 children, Johanna Maio (Dominick), Joseph Niece (Teri), and Linda Donato. Also survived by her sister Marie Krieger. She leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by...
Olga Pieronowski
Apr 22, 2020
Olga Pieronowski (nee Wojcicki), of Bloomfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the age of 95 years. Retired bookkeeper for A&P in Montvale. Beloved daughter of the late Ahaphia and John Wojcicki. Loving wife of the late Eugene "Ray" Pieronowski who passed away in 1980. Cherished godmother and great aunt of Michael Toth, Randy Toth, and Andrew...
Andrew Kafafian
Apr 22, 2020
Andrew Kafafian, of Moonachie, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 22,2020 of natural causes at the age of 68 years. "Hood" as he was known was the stage manager for Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes for over 40 years. Loving father of Michael Kafafian. Cherished companion of Karen West. Adoring son of the late Sophie (nee Sheshedian)...
Rosa E. Mercado
Apr 22, 2020
Rosa E. Mercado of Lodi, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the age of 58. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to surviving mother Eva Candelaria Talavera and her husband Jesus Davila Beltran, and her biological father Corpus Mercado Rivera. After completing her undergraduate studies in Puerto Rico and moving to the United States, Rosa worked at...
Pedro A. Barragan
Apr 22, 2020
Pedro Alejandro Barragan Alvarado, 54, of Hackensack, passed away on April 22, 2020. He was born in Ecuador and came to this country 3 years old with his family. Pedro was the owner of his business, Morning Dew Sprinklers, after retiring from 10 years of teaching. He graduated from William Paterson University with a Bachelors and Masters in Political...
John Holler
Apr 22, 2020
John Holler, 85, of Effort, Pennsylvania, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Before retiring, he was a resident of Ridgefield Park, NJ for 45 years. John was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Evelyne, in 2014. Loving father of Denise Seitter and her husband Robert, Donna Kenny and her husband Patrick, Diane Walsh...
Nicolina Menta
Apr 22, 2020
Nicolina came to the United States from Italy in 1966 with her family. In 1972, they settled in Ridgefield Park. Nicolina was a very caring, kind and generous soul. She only saw the good in everyone she met and always put others before herself. She was a devout Catholic who lived and practiced her faith . She was also...
Rosemary Gay Wachman
Apr 21, 2020
R. Gay Wachman, longtime resident of West 90th NY NY and college professor at SUNY, passed away April 21st aged 76 years after a long illness. Much loved partner of the late Bonnie Gray, she is sadly missed by her brothers Peter and Nicholas as well as her nieces and nephews who cared for her in her final years....
Clarice Blandano
Apr 16, 2020
Clarice Blandano (nee Ferretti), of Little Ferry, formerly of Hoboken, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the age of 89 years. Born in the town of Oria in the region of Brindisi, Italy, she married an American soldier and returned with him to settle down and start a family in the USA. Clarice was the loving wife...
Catherine Foust
Apr 15, 2020
Foust, Catherine “Cathy,” nee Eardley, passed away on April 15, 2020 following a brief battle with Covid 19. Beloved wife of the late Alan Foust, loving mother of Cynthia (Ron) Venner, and doting grandmother to Liam, Charlotte and Eloise Venner. Daughter to Catherine Eardley Murphy and the late Robert Eardley. Sister to Cynthia (John) Pacholick and Bette (David) Mueller....
Walter J Gillen
Apr 15, 2020
Walter Joseph Gillen, 83, passed away at Holy Name Hospital on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Born to Martin Vincent Gillen Sr. and Clara Gillen (nee Lyons) in Jersey City, NJ. Mr. Gillen lived most of his life in Jersey City before moving to Ridgefield Park, NJ. Mr. Gillen is a veteran of the Korean War, proudly serving in the...
Pamela Knapp
Apr 14, 2020
Pamela E. Knapp ( Bundy) age 71 of Ridgefield Park, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and daughter on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Pam was a life long resident of Ridgefield Park. A hardworking secretary and a beautiful clothing model in the 60’s. She loved spending time with her family, friends and Weimaraners. Pam had a very...
Peter J. Cator, Jr.
Apr 14, 2020
Peter J. Cator, Jr. of River Edge, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband of Sarah (nee Williams) Cator for 56 years. Cherished brother of James Cator and his wife Cheryl. Loving brother-in-law of Louise Radican, Margaret Williams, Florence Romanko, and Richard Radican. He is also survived by many nieces and...
Frances Distefano
Apr 12, 2020
Frances Distefano (nee Roberto), of Ridgefield Park, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the age of 90 years. Retired special needs transportation aide for Gamba Transportation in Leonia. Member of the Bergen County Knit Wits. Parishioner of St. Francis R.C. Church in Ridgefield Park. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Distefano who passed away in 2014. Loving...