Obituaries

Anthony Frank Gialanella

Anthony Frank Gialanella

Dec 3, 2014

Anthony Frank Gialanella, 95, of Fairfield, formerly Newark, Belleville, and Toms River and passed away Wednesday December 3, 2014. Mr. Gialanella owned and operated Thomas Gialanella and Sons Butcher in Newark until 1978, then was employed by the Geriatric Center in Belleville until his retirement in 1986. He proudly served in the United States Army as a Staff Sargeant during...

Genevieve Loraine Deluca

Genevieve Loraine Deluca

Dec 1, 2014

Genevieve Loraine DeLuca (nee Meola), 92, of Fairfield, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014. Beloved wife of Carl DeLuca. Loving mother of Carl Salvatore DeLuca, Lorain Jo-An Strom & her husband Karl, Judy Ann Tracey & her husband Michael, Cynthia Eve DeLuca and the late Matthew David DeLuca. Dear sister of Lola Pastena and the late Elaine...

Everett A. Keiner

Everett A. Keiner

Nov 27, 2014

Everett A. Keiner, 76, of Paterson, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014. Loving brother of Pearl Pickarski. Cherished uncle of Michelle Estevez. Dear father of LeRoy and Everett Keiner, Jr. Mr. Everett was a construction worker for Pete Englishman & Sons Inc. in Midland Park for many years and would be known by many for doing odd...

Yolanda Sophie Debari

Yolanda Sophie Debari

Nov 25, 2014

Yolanda Sophie DeBari, 88, of Palisades Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Barn Hill Care Center, Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Born in Fort Lee, NJ to the late Vincent & Rosalie Cillo. Predeceased by loving and devoted husband Frank J. DeBari, five brothers and four sisters. She is survived by brother Frank Cillo of Clearwater, FL and sister...

Rita M. Cooney

Rita M. Cooney

Nov 24, 2014

Rita M. Cooney (Degnan), age 91, died on November 24, 2014 surrounded by her 5 children. Rita was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY where she met her loving husband Peter, who passed away in 1984. They shared 36 wonderful years together. Rita loved children and devoted herself to making a beautiful home for her family. Throughout her life, Rita...

Margarite A. Linardi

Margarite A. Linardi

Nov 24, 2014

Margarite Linardi (nee Ford), 81, of Edgewater, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014. Beloved wife of Joseph P. Linardi. Loving mother of Jean & her husband Rudy Kolder of Arizona, Amy Nasser of Cliffside Park, Susan & her husband Robert Bernard of Little Ferry, Janet & her husband Perry Giuliano of Little Ferry, Nancy & her husband...

Elizabeth M. Gratta

Elizabeth M. Gratta

Nov 24, 2014

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Gratta (nee Walsh), passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014. Beloved wife of Joseph Gratta (60 years in February 2015). Angel of a mother to Joanne & her husband Sean Hayes, Kathleen & her husband Steven DeVivo and beautiful Nana to Kai DeVivo. She was truly our angel. Predeceased by her sisters Margaret Cignarelli and Anne Walsh....

John R. Barrington, Jr

John R. Barrington, Jr

Nov 19, 2014

John R. Barrington, Jr., 54, of Bergenfield, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Beloved husband of Jean Barrington (nee Gardner). Devoted son of Margaret (nee Cestaro) & the late John R. Barrington. Loving father of Mathew & Carrie Ann. Dear brother of Cheryl Ann Temes, Jean & her husband James LaGrutta and Ronald Barrington. Also survived by...

Dennis Banks

Dennis Banks

Nov 17, 2014

Dennis Banks, 61, of Rochelle Park, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014. Loving father of Dennis A. Banks and Sharon Banks. Cherished grandfather of Dylan and Cassandra. Devoted son of the late Frank & Jennifer "Betty" (nee Ratkowski) Banks. Dear brother of Anthony & his wife Marilyn Banks. Also survived by former wife & friend Nancy Banks,...

Marie Palasciano

Marie Palasciano

Nov 14, 2014

Palasciano, Marie (nee Signorile), 92, of Southington, CT formerly of Lyndhurst, NJ passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Felice Palasciano. Loving mother of Rosann Palasciano, Mary Ellen & her husband Sergio Canabal, and Paul & his wife Susan Palasciano. Dear sister of Theresa Cangelosi & Joann Pizzano. Cherished grandmother of Lisa Cascio, Sergio Canabal,...

Frances Ruth Devens

Frances Ruth Devens

Nov 14, 2014

Frances Ruth (Packard) Devens, 78, formerly of Fairfield, NJ passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014. A funeral service is planned for Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at 8:00 p.m. at Ippolito Stellato Funeral Home at 7 Two Bridges Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004. The family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday from 4 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For...

Bernadette Ann Marie Barszczewski

Bernadette Ann Marie Barszczewski

Nov 10, 2014

Bernadette Ann Marie Barszczewski, 59, of Elmwood Park, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Walter Smolinski. Loving sister of Barbara Barszczewski and Tony & his wife Cindy Barszczewski. Dear aunt of Nikki, Karen & Robin. Cherished grandaunt of Bratylee, Jace, Luke & Sawyer. Also survived by many cousins. Funeral Thursday at 9...

Stella B. Brokos

Stella B. Brokos

Nov 10, 2014

Stella Brokos, 93, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on November 10, 2014 at Samaritan Hospice in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. She was a lifelong resident of Lyndhurst until the last three years. Stella attended St. Michael's Church and was employed by EcoLab and Dupont. She was predeceased by her sisters, Catherine, Ethel, Julia, Elizabeth and Anne. She is survived...

Agop Zekian

Agop Zekian

Nov 9, 2014

Agop "Jack" Zekian, 77, passed on November 9, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 21, 1937, he lived in Beirut, Lebanon until moving to the US in 1989. He was a Tashnag member and a lifetime member of Mason's of NY, Ani Lodge #11. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Julie; his children, Satik...

Justin F. Bencivengo

Justin F. Bencivengo

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....

Anthony R Baldino

Anthony R Baldino

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...

James Robbins

James Robbins

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.

Dianna Dumond

Dianna Dumond

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...

Joseph Lucin

Joseph Lucin

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...

Berj Mateosian

Berj Mateosian

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...