Obituaries

Hazel Ivaldi

Hazel Ivaldi

Sep 28, 2023

Hazel (nee Smith) Ivaldi, 90, of Norwood, New Jersey passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Donald Ivaldi. Loving mother of Sharon & her late husband Robert Evelich, Brenda & her husband Warren Gross, and James Reilly & his wife Linda McConaghy. Cherished grandmother of Deborah Allen, Joseph Onello, Dina Gross, Warren Gross, Jeffrey Allen,...

Caroline Pittelli

Caroline Pittelli

Sep 27, 2023

Caroline Pittelli, of Fort Lee, passed away on September 27, 2023.  Born on June 17, 1922 to the late Joseph and Eva Pittelli.

Carol was one of the last of a very special generation. She was kind to all, took the time to get a person’s name, loved to reminisce about the old days when she would go into New York...

Bernice R. Durantino

Bernice R. Durantino

Sep 26, 2023

Bernice Durantino, a wise, loving and creative woman, passed away peacefully at her home in Lyndhurst, NJ on September 26, 2023, with her devoted husband of 70 years at her bedside. Born on November 8, 1933, in Newark, NJ, Bernice was a beacon of light and love to her family and all those who knew her.Bernice was a proud and...

Maria Del Carmen Ayala

Maria Del Carmen Ayala

Sep 25, 2023

Maria Del Carmen Ayala de Ramirez, fondly known as Ana, passed away peacefully from heart failure on September 25, 2023, in Fort Lee, NJ. Born on July 25, 1928, in El Salvador, Ana was a beacon of love, faith, and selflessness throughout her 95 years of life.

Ana was the cherished matriarch of the Ramirez family, which includes her children Pedro,...

Michael James Groh

Michael James Groh

Sep 25, 2023

Michael J. Groh, 56, of Jersey City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023. He was born in Passaic, New Jersey on October 13, 1966 to John R. & Stella A. Groh. Mike grew up in Clifton and was a mechanic by trade. He had a lifelong love of music, cars, and classic tv. Mike is survived by...

Brezhnev Bello

Brezhnev Bello

Sep 24, 2023

It is with a heavy heart and a sense of humor, that we announce the passing of Brezhnev Antonio "Tony" Bello, a man who lived life like a video game, always pushing for the next level and never afraid to press the restart button. Born in the bustling city of New York, New York on October 20, 1980, he played...

Mary Rickett

Mary Rickett

Sep 22, 2023

Mary (nee Rufrano) Rickett, 79, of Fairfield, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph & Giovanina "Jennie" Rufrano. Loving wife of Walter T. Rickett. Cherished mother of Diane & her husband Allen Oberlin. Adored grandmother of twins Olivia and Ava. Dear sister of Angelo Rufrano and Sebastian J. & his wife Roswitha...

Matilda F Kretzmer

Matilda F Kretzmer

Sep 20, 2023

Matilda "Tilda" Kretzmer, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on September 20, 2023, in her hometown of Jersey City, NJ. Born on April 15, 1945, in Jersey City, Tilda lived a life full of love, generosity, and memorable moments. Tilda will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Dawn Vagias and her husband Harry, her son Frederick...

Michael Vida

Michael Vida

Sep 20, 2023

Michael Vida, 78, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in Oakland, New Jersey. He was the dear brother of Dolores Vida, John Vida and Marianne Mack. Michael will always be remembered for his infectious, hearty laugh, good sense of humor and his big heart. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Mario Lo Campo

Mario Lo Campo

Sep 18, 2023

Mario Lo Campo, 80, of Richmond Hill, GA passed away suddenly on September 18, 2023. Loving father of Joseph Lo Campo and his wife Jennifer and Michael Lo Campo and his wife Jennifer. Adored grandfather of Mario, Carmelo, Haley, and Gianna. Beloved brother of Antonia Mazza, Stefano Lo Campo, Paolina Tomasello, and Ugo Lo Campo. Dear Uncle of Santina Saccomano...

Frances M. Padykula

Frances M. Padykula

Sep 17, 2023

Frances Mary Padykula (nee Cicela), devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

On Sunday, September 17, 2023, Frances Padykula passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Paterson, NJ. She was 93. Frances was born on October 12, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA to Henry Cicela and Mary (nee: Burek). She later moved to New York City to live with her mother’s sister, Aunt Betty,...

Linda Rose  Hunt

Linda Rose Hunt

Sep 17, 2023

Linda Rose Hunt (née Tessaro) 79, Ramsey NJ, formerly of Brick and Fort Lee passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023 with her family by her side.

Raised in Fort Lee NJ, Linda graduated from the Academy of the Holy Angels and Katharine Gibbs School. She worked at Scholastic Book Company before marrying James A. Hunt Sr and raising her family....

Janet Florre

Janet Florre

Sep 5, 2023

Janet Florre, 68, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Beloved companion of Gregg Wernli. Dear sister of Louis, Robert and the late Raymond, Charlie, Joey, Herbey, James, Frank, Antoinette Andrew and Anthony. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Saturday at the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst. Friends will be received...

Charles T. Dibuono

Charles T. Dibuono

Sep 2, 2023

Charles DiBuono, 94, of Jersey City, New Jersey recently retired to Toms River passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Beloved husband of Dixie Carol (nee Martin) DiBuono. Loving father of Kelly & her husband Salvatore Nostrame and the late Michael DiBuono. Dear step-father of Roberta & her late husband Manny Vega, Tammy McGee, and Victor & his wife Carla...

Carl J. Carlson

Carl J. Carlson

Aug 30, 2023

Carl J. Carlson, 82, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Beloved husband of Marie (nee Columbo) Carlson. Loving father of Anne Marie Williams, Karen & her husband Michael Moloughney and Jacqueline Carlson. Cherished grandfather of Meghan (Ruben), Jennifer, Nicholas, Lindsay, Kaitlyn and Sean. Adored great-grandfather of Lorenzo. Dear brother of Catherine Carlson, Elaine & her...

Mr. H.  Serulle

Mr. H. Serulle

Aug 29, 2023

It is with a profound sense of respect and admiration that we celebrate the life of Mr. Hector Serulle, 82, of Fort Lee, NJ, who passed away on August 29th, 2023. The youngest of 10 siblings, he was the baby of the family. Son of Abraham and Nabija Serulle-Srouji of Nazareth, Palestine.

Hector was a beacon of hope, a pillar of...

Angelo Zampino

Angelo Zampino

Aug 28, 2023

Zampino, Angelo, 92, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine (nee Dougherty) Zampino. Loving father of Charles & his wife Jennifer Zampino. Cherished grandfather of Christian and Blake. Dear brother of the late Tony Zampino and Mary Palumbo. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Mr. Zampino was a Crane...

Marie Antoinette Fraraccio

Marie Antoinette Fraraccio

Aug 27, 2023

Marie Antoinette Fraraccio quietly and peacefully passed away in the arms of her loving husband Joseph, while entering the gates of heaven after a brief and sudden illness on Sunday, the 27th of August, 2023 at Clara Maass Medical Center.

Relatives and friends visited the Ippolito Stellato Funeral Home in a private service. A funeral mass was celebrated at Saint Michael’s...

Bryan R.  Hennig

Bryan R. Hennig

Aug 26, 2023

Bryan R. Hennig, 62, a dedicated public servant and esteemed member of the Lyndhurst community, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023. Born on February 2, 1961, Bryan's life was marked by kindness, gentleness, and selflessness. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Sparta, and brother-in-law, Stephen Sparta. He was the cherished son of the late Roy and Edith Hennig....

Carlos A. Blanco

Carlos A. Blanco

Aug 26, 2023

Carlos A. Blanco, devoted father and grandfather, 86, born in Cuba and longtime resident of West Orange, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Carlos was the beloved husband of Norma Blanco (deceased); loving father of Juan Carlos and Maria & her husband Andrew Peters; brother of Luis Blanco (deceased), and cherished grandfather of Matthew and Katie& her...