Obituaries

Jul 12, 2023

Margherita Cutro, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023, in Freehold, NJ. Born in San Giovanni Gemini, Sicily, Italy on February 16, 1939 to Angelo Romano and Francesca (nee:

Bongiovanni), Margherita lived a life characterized by love, faith, selflessness and passion.

Margherita was a devoted wife to her late husband, Giuseppe Cutro, and a...

Jul 11, 2023

 John M. Perault, 92, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on July 11, 2023. Loving husband of the late Noreen. Beloved father of Mary Kupper & her husband Don and Sean Perault & his wife Lynda. Adored grandfather of Jennifer Tsentas & her husband Christian, Christopher Kupper & his fiancé Susan Johnson, Kimberly Nolan & her husband Conor, Joshua Perault,...

Jul 11, 2023

Mark Joseph Cockcroft, 34, of Paramus, passed away on July 11, 2023. Loving Son of Mark and stepmother Maria Cockcroft. He was predeceased by his beloved mother Jackie. Dear brother of Geena Taite and Nicholas Cockcroft. Adored nephew of George & Carol Taite and children, Nancy & Gordon Seaman and children, Susan & Louis Malone and child, Louis & Joyce...

Jul 9, 2023

John Edward Simonowicz, 77, of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Beloved husband of Donna (nee DeWeil) Simonowicz and loving father of Nicole Simonowicz. Dear brother of Carole Hardick & her partner Bob Lyke and Mary Jane Perodeau & her husband Gerry. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. John was a proud US Army...

Jul 9, 2023

Kimberly J. (nee Centonze) Hamker, 59, of Fairfield, NJ passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Beloved daughter of Albert & Terryl (nee Taister) Centonze. Loving wife of Donald Hamker. Cherished mother of Brittany Hamker, Kourtney & her husband Carlos Cruz, and DJ & his wife Lauren Hamker. Adored grandmother of Aiden, Caleb, and Emmy. Dear sister of Albert Centonze....

Jul 8, 2023

Robert Paul Hamilton, 77, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Matthews) Hamilton. Loving father of Brian & his wife Shirine, Brett & his wife Mary, and Jon & his wife Toni. Cherished grandfather of Troy, Carolyn, William, Matthew & John. Mr. Hamilton was a Truck Driver for United Parcel for...

Jul 8, 2023

Michael Patrick Hurley, 47, Litchfield, Maine died surrounded by his family on July 8, 2023, after a heroic battle with an aggressive form of melanoma. Michael was born on October 26, 1975, and spent his childhood years in Little Falls, New Jersey. Beloved son of Jim and Carol of Lewes, DE. Loving brother of Joseph of West Chester, PA and...

Jul 8, 2023

William “Bill” Panzarino, 83, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, formerly of Fairfield, NJ passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Sorrentino) Panzarino of 59 years.

Bill was born in Bronx, NY, in 1940 to Eleanore and Vito Panzarino. Later, the family moved to Leonia NJ where he attended Leonia High School. He was a veteran...

Jul 6, 2023

Bongok “Bonnie” Lee passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023 in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Born in Seoul, Korea on March 21, 1939, Bongok’s life was a testament to her passion for the arts, her love for her family, and her zest for life. 

 She is survived by her daughter Miran Barry, son Gene Lee, son-in-law Michael Barry, daughter-in-law...

Jul 5, 2023

Jul 3, 2023

Antonio D'Angelo, 78, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. Beloved husband of Assunta (nee Cirelli) D'Angelo. Loving father of Giovanni Crescenzo & his wife Robin, Giuseppe & his wife Maryanne, Riccardo Anthony and Bruno D'Angelo. Cherished grandfather of Daniela, Anthony, Nicolas, and Grace. Dear brother of Nicholas, Carmela, Lucia, and the late Cristina & Filomena....

Jul 2, 2023

Jerzy Wladyslaw Chudy, 83, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday morning July 2nd, 2023. He was born on June 27, 1940 in Dabrowa Tarnowska, Poland.

Jerzy was beloved by his children, Dagmara DeFilippo & her husband Marc, Patryk Chudy & his wife Danielle, and Jeffrey Chudy & his wife Agnieszka. He was adored by his grandchildren, Jake, Luke, Julian,...

Jul 1, 2023

Juan "Guanni" Cruz, born January 10, 1941, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2023, in Jackson, New Jersey, after a long battle with advanced dementia. Known for his loving, funny, and thoughtful nature, Juan brought joy and laughter to everyone he crossed paths with.

Juan was the beloved son of Basilo and Tomasa Cruz. He was also...

Jun 28, 2023

Rubby Salazar Sanin, a loving and determined mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away on June 28, 2023, one day after celebrating her 86th birthday. Born on June 27, 1937, in Pereira, Colombia, Rubby was a woman of great strength and determination, whose life was a testament to the power of perseverance and the pursuit of dreams. Rubby was a woman...

Jun 27, 2023

John S. Luski, 70, of Little Falls, formerly of Lyndhurst, passed away on June 27, 2023. He was the beloved son of the late Michael and Stella Luski, cherished brother of Robert Luski and his wife Tania, and a loving uncle to Kurryn, Chris, Jim, and DJ and 6 great-nieces and great-nephews. John was also survived by some cousins and...

Jun 26, 2023

Assunta Fusco (nee Viola), 82 of Summit, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2023, at home with her family by her side.

Assunta was born in Torrecuso, Italy on February 3, 1941, to Agostino and Carmela (nee Martaruolo) Viola. In 1963, she married her husband of 60 years, Michael Fusco. A short time later, they immigrated to the United...

Jun 26, 2023

Arturo Cunanan Ongoco passed away unexpectedly in Hackensack, NJ on June 26, 2023, one day before his 79 th birthday. Arturo is survived by his loving wife, Carmelita, and their children Jason, Adrian, Maria (Brett), and Angela (Joe). His grandchildren Maddie, Logan, Lili, Tala, and Arthur brought immense joy to his life. He is also survived by his siblings Oscar,...

Jun 24, 2023

Letizia Gaetano, 52, of Jefferson, New Jersey formerly of Fairfield,NJ passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Beloved son of Rosa (nee Occhiuzzi) and the late Antonio Letizia. Loving father of Antonio & his wife Heidi, Thomas, and Paul Letizia. Former husband of Dina Lucisano. Adored brother of Rosalia Letizia & her boyfriend Jim Szarek and Jennifer Letizia. Cherished uncle...

Jun 17, 2023

Gerard (Jay) Altamore, 69, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Beloved husband of Marian Ann (nee Breese) Altamore. Devoted son of the late Anthony John & Anna Marie Altamore. Loving father of Nicole & her husband Ryan St. Germain and Lisa Altamore & her partner Chris McGuire. Cherished grandfather of Nathaniel & Charlotte St. Germain....

Jun 15, 2023

Norma D. Riker was a wonderful mother, wife, family member, and friend to many who she left behind when she passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 15, 2023. Norma was born and raised in Leonia, New Jersey to Frank & Mitzie DeLorenzo, meeting her future husband John A. Riker there when she was 19 years old and working...