Obituaries

Nov 5, 2014

Justin F. Bencivengo, 81, of Fairfield, NJ on Wednesday November 5, 2014. Devoted son of Peter and Jessie Bencivengo. Beloved wife of Anne (nee Jaeger) Bencivengo of 57 years. Loving father of Peter & his wife Carol, Paul & his wife Ann, and the late Karen Bencivengo-Liskiewicz. Adored grandfather of Christian, Justin, & Michelle Bencivengo and Claire & Brooke Liskiewicz....

Nov 1, 2014

Baldino, Anthony R. , 86, of Lyndhurst, NJ passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Loving father of Anthony W. Baldino & his wife the late Theresa and Thomas Baldino. Cherished grandfather of Dr. Kimberly Baldino. Dear brother of the late Rose, Teresa, Antoinette, Esther, James, Joseph & Salvatore. Also survived by many beloved nieces & nephews. Mr. Baldino was...

Oct 31, 2014

Robbins, James, 60, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014. Beloved brother of Laura & her husband Pete Tirone, Marion & her husband Ronny Wrosynski and the late Frances, Earl, Robert, Paul and Clifford. Also survived by several nieces, nephews & cousins. Services are private under the direction of Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst.

Oct 30, 2014

Dumond, Dianna, 72, of Edgewater, New Jersey, formerly known as Diane Dumont, fondly referred to as DiDu and Miss Diane, went home to God on Thursday, October 30. Di dearly cherished the Dr. Thomas & Barbara Matarazzo family, especially her favorites, Ida Marie, Dina and Samantha. She leaves behind her sister Alice Everett, brothers Walter & Philip, nieces Deb Blanchard...

Oct 29, 2014

Joseph Lucin, 86, of Succasunna, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday October 29, 2014. Beloved husband of Nevenka (nee Zagar) Lucin. Loving father of Joseph & his wife Lucija Lucin and Daniel Lucin. Cherished grandfather of Tommy, Kristina, Daniel, Anthony, Daniella, Joseph, George, & Mariana. Adored great-grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Mickey Lucin. Mr. Lucin was a bridge painter...

Oct 29, 2014

Berj Mateosian, 85, of New Milford, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Haydee "Ruby" Domingo Mateosian. Funeral service Friday at 10AM at St. Thomas Armenian Church. Private cremation. Friends will be received Friday 9-10 AM at St. Thomas Armenian Church, 174 Essex Drive, Tenafly. Arrangements under the direction of Hunt Stellato Funeral Home, 1601...

Oct 28, 2014

Krikor Aram Arslanian, 86, of Cresskill, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Arpie Arslanian (nee Antreassian). Loving father of Ara Arslanian and Talin Kupelian. Dear brother of the late Sarkis Arslanian. Cherished grandfather of Katya, Nairi, Talar, Lori & Aline. Funeral service Thursday at 10 AM at St. Leon Armenian Church, Fairlawn. Interment George...

Oct 27, 2014

Josephine L. Yaniero (nee Zappia), 82, of North Arlington, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Dominick Yaniero. Loving mother of Jo Anne Yaniero, Concetta Yaniero, Anthony & his wife Susan Yaniero and Dominick & his wife Debbie Yaniero. Cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She is predeceased by grandson Jason...

Oct 21, 2014

Altagracia H. Polanco-Vidal, MD, of Montclair, NJ and formerly from Englewood Cliffs passed away on October 21st, 2014. She was born in Salcedo, Dominican Republic in December 1923. Dr. Polanco graduated from the University of Autonoma of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She trained as an anesthesiologist at University Hospital, Bellevue Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Polanco was a...

Oct 19, 2014

Maria Ruocco (nee Fusco), 81, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Fort Lee, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Ruocco. Loving mother of Luca & his wife Lynn Ruocco and Antonio Ruocco. Dear sister of Flora Mascolo, Pasquale Fusco and Rafael Fusco. Cherished grandmother of Samantha, Danielle and Nicholas Ruocco. Also survived...

Oct 18, 2014

Oct 17, 2014

Dolores Laura Komisar (nee Ciaburri), 79, of North Arlington, NJ, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Paul Thomas Komisar, Sr. Devoted mother to Debbie & her husband Frank Tricoli, Marlene & her husband Peter DePazza, Judith & her husband Louis Bottone, Celeste & her husband Frank Ladagona, Paula Komisar, Paul Komisar, Jr. Frank &...

Oct 17, 2014

McDonnell, Henry "Hank", 56, of North Arlington, NJ passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014. Beloved husband of Joann (nee Donato)McDonnell. Loving father of Christopher McDonnell. Cherished brother of Millie, BettyAnn, Angela & Dennis. Funeral Service Tuesday 8PM at Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, NJ. Cremation Private. Friends will be received Tuesday 4-9PM.

Oct 10, 2014

Angiuoli, Samuel J., 95, a life-long resident of Lyndhurst, NJ passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014. Beloved husband of 65 years to the late Emily (nee Stellato) Angiuoli who passed away in January of 2012. Loving father Anthony S. & his wife Francesca Angiuoli and Maryann & her husband Dr. Donald Rubino. Cherished grandfather of Samuel Vincent Angiuoli, Francesca...

Oct 8, 2014

Vocaturo, Thomas A , 58, of Lyndhurst, NJ passed away on October 8, 2014. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Kessel) Vocaturo. Loving father of Nicole Slezak and Corinne Raysor & her husband Jonathan. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Talia, Tyrell, and Dominique. Dear brother of Drew Panico. Also survived by many nieces, nephew, and extended family. Thomas was a Truck Driver...

Oct 8, 2014

Ryan Anthony Alpher, 36, of Byram, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Beloved son of Sosie (nee Afarian) & her husband Daniel Zachman and Robert & his wife Arlene Alpher. Loving father of Caden Alpher. Dear brother of Nicole & her husband Robert Wehrberger, Lauren Alpher and the late Daniel R. Zachmann III. Also survived by many...

Oct 7, 2014

Joseph J. Maida, 88, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Margaret Maida (nee Marley). Loving father of Diane Malinchak & her husband Robert, Joseph Maida & his wife Mary, Margaret Cooke & her husband Dennis and Josephine Abate & her husband James. Dear brother of...

Oct 6, 2014

Alphonse Thomas Esposito, 91, of Fairfield, NJ died on Monday October 6, 2014 at the home of his daughter Cynthia and son-in-law Gregory Judd of Land o Lakes, FL. Beloved Father of Rosalind of Tampa, FL, Cynthia of Land o Lakes, FL, and Diane and son-in-law Joseph Handel of Manalapan, NJ. Loving Grandfather of Danielle, Alexander, and Michael. Caring Great...

Oct 6, 2014

Drew A. Wallace, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, left us on October 6, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 3, 1957 in Zanesville, OH. He served as a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy for 6 years and was a volunteer EMT for nearly 40 years, more than 20 of those in Lyndhurst. The last few...

Oct 4, 2014

Elisa Coleman (nee Salvemini), 85, of Edgewater, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Beloved wife of the late Robert Coleman. Loving mother of Carol & her husband Steven Sahagian and Diane & her husband Tim Forster. Cherished "Nana" of Jacquelyn, Faith, John & Christopher. Mrs. Coleman was a Barbizon Model...