Obituaries
Florence Decroce
Feb 3, 2023
DeCroce, Florence (nee Bravo), 91, of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Anthony DeCroce. Loving mother of Janet & her husband Louis Colaiocco, Thomas DeCroce and the late Anthony Jr. & his wife LaVita DeCroce. Adored grandmother of Vincent, Maria, Angela, Cheryl, Anthony, Dana and Brian, and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral...
Walter Malaszuk
Feb 3, 2023
Walter Malaszuk made it a daily commitment to being the best husband, father, brother, son, and friend that he possibly could. He put his loved ones first, and he loved fiercely and indiscriminately. He passed away suddenly the early hours of Friday February 3, 2023. He was 30 years old. He was a friend to all and loved by many....
Brenda Benacquista
Feb 3, 2023
Benacquista, Brenda (nee LaSalle), 78, of Fairfield, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Mario Benacquista. Loving mother of her first born son Christopher and his beautiful wife Dina, her favorite son Matthew, and her amazing daughter Alaina Burrows & devoted husband Scott. Adored grandmother of Alexa, Sophia, Chloe,...
Rosemary Casella
Feb 1, 2023
Rosemary Casella, 72, of Hoboken, New Jersey sadly passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. She was born on July 7, 1950 to Joseph & Anita Casella in Jersey City, New Jersey. Roe, as she was lovingly called by her family, was the beloved sister of William, Joseph Jr., and the late Theresa Gastelu (nee Casella). Cherished aunt to Cassandra,...
Paul Sczepanski
Jan 29, 2023
Paul Sczepanski, 78, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Beloved husband of Mary "May" (nee Mullen) Sczepanski. Loving father of Paul & his wife Dina Sczepanski and Alison & her husband Jeff Fortmuller. Dear brother of Victor & his wife Peggy Sczepanski and the late Bernandine & her husband Warren Rush. Cherished grandfather of Christopher,...
Dennis Cooke
Jan 29, 2023
Dennis Cooke, 78, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Beloved husband of 54 1/2 years (55 in September) to Margaret (nee Maida) Cooke. Loving father of Dennis & his wife Monica Cooke and Jeannine & her husband Tim Burns. Dear brother of Michael & his wife Linda Cooke, Kevin & his wife Karen Cooke and...
Elizabeth "Betty" Testa
Jan 22, 2023
Elizabeth "Betty" Testa (nee Slaski) , 90, of Carlstadt, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Angelo Testa. Loving mother of Theresa Testa & her husband Tony Fabian, the late Martina & her surviving husband Rudy Gibis, Jr., and the late Francis Testa. Cherished grandmother of Michael & Melissa Testa, Rudy Gibis, Jason...
Shannon Aaron Gibbons
Jan 21, 2023
Cemetery St. Stephen's Cemetery 451 Millburn Avenue Millburn NJ 07041 US Visitation Thursday, January 26, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Caiola-Stellato Funeral Home - Bayonne 691 Avenue C Bayonne NJ 07002 US 201-436-2645 Entombment Friday, January 27, 2023 St. Stephen's Cemetery 451 Millburn Avenue Millburn NJ 07041 US Service Friday, January 27, 2023 10:00 AM - Old Bergen Church...
John J. Macrina
Jan 21, 2023
John J. Macrina, 79, of Kearny, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Beloved Husband of Elisabetta Macrina. Loving Father of Vito Macrina and his wife Catarina, John Macrina and his wife Marisa, Melissa Smart and her husband Dave, and Rosanna Tarabocchia and her husband Adolph. Adored Grandfather of Carly, Jake, Justin, Nico, Mia, Anthony, Gianna, David, and Melania. Dear...
Albert Malet
Jan 21, 2023
Albert Malet, 93, of Henryville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Ferrari) Malet. Loving father of Peter, Albert Jr. & his wife Donna and Anthony & his wife Kim. Dear uncle of Linda Renshaw, who he raised like his own. Cherished grandfather of Michele & her husband Lawrence Foppiano, Daniel &...
Alfredo Robles Gagalac
Jan 20, 2023
Alfredo Robles Gagalac, 81, of Bayonne, New Jersey passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. Beloved husband of Marita Gagalac (nee: Santos). Loving father of Rhoneil S. Gagalac & his wife Jane and Alfredo S. Gagalac, Jr. & his wife Chelsea. Cherished grandfather of Leona, Sean, Donita, and Bailey. Dear brother of Eleuterio Gagalac, Tiofila Gagalac Fontanilla, Erlinda Gagalac Castillo...
Stephen G Dudsak
Jan 20, 2023
Stephen G. Dudsak, 68, of Wood-Ridge, New Jersey passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Kelly) Dudsak. Loving father of Kelly Anne Muscle and Katie Dudsak. Cherished grandfather of Brayden. Dear brother of Dottie & her husband Anthony Lucia. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Mr. Dudsak was a Truck Driver...
John Veltre
Jan 19, 2023
John Veltre, 52, of Nutley, New Jersey, formerly of Jersey City, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Beloved husband of Melissa (nee Boymann) Veltre. Devoted son of Janet (nee Norton) & John Veltre. Loving father of Erin Frances and Katie Anne Veltre. Dear brother of Anthony Michael & his wife Brenda Veltre, the late Joseph Veltre, and brother-in-law of...
Mark D. Doyle
Jan 19, 2023
Visitation Saturday, January 21, 2023 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Hunt-Stellato Funeral Home 1601 Palisade Ave. Fort Lee, NJ US 07024 Fort Lee NJ 07024 US Funeral HomeHunt-Stellato Funeral Home - Fort Lee 1601 Palisade Avenue Fort Lee NJ - 07024 US (201) 944-1202
Loretta Ann Devine Urgola
Jan 19, 2023
Loretta Ann Devine Urgola, 90, of Ortley Beach, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Beloved wife of Anthony Urgola. Loving mother of David, Anthony & his wife Jill, and the late Walter and Steven & his surviving life partner Sharon. Dear sister of Laverle & her late husband Richard, Jerry & his wife Janet, and the...
Elizabeth Ovarsi
Jan 16, 2023
Elizabeth Ovarsi known as Betti and affectionately, "Mrs. O" of Rutherford, passed away on January 16th at the age of 86. Proving that "you can take the girl out of Hoboken but not Hoboken out of the girl" Betti remained feisty and hilarious her entire life. She had a wicked sense of humor, and a one-of-a-kind-wit. She lit up a...
Oscar Gonzalez
Jan 11, 2023
Burial Friday, January 13, 2023 1:30 PM - Holy Cross Cemetery 340 Ridge Road North Arlington NJ 07031 US Funeral HomeCaiola-Stellato Funeral Home - Bayonne 691 Avenue C Bayonne NJ - 07002 US 201-436-2645
Jose Rodriguez
Jan 10, 2023
Cemetery Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum 340 Ridge Road North Arlington NJ 07031 US Cryptside service Saturday, January 14, 2023 10:30 AM - Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum 340 Ridge Road North Arlington NJ 07031 US Funeral HomeIppolito-Stellato Funeral Home - Lyndhurst 425 Ridge Road Lyndhurst NJ - 07071 US (201) 438-4664
Dorothy Julia Decarlo
Jan 10, 2023
Dorothy Julia DeCarlo (nee Cima), 89, of Wood Ridge, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Devoted daughter of the late William & Ethel Cima. Beloved mother of Denise & her husband John Gervato, Nicholas & his wife Susan DeCarlo and Dawn & her late husband Donald Picinich. Loving grandmother of Dominique & her husband Patrick Lynch, Nicole...
Eileen M. Bugiada
Jan 9, 2023
Eileen M. Bugiada (nee Healy), 88, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Bugiada. Loving mother of the late Eileen and Eddie Bugiada. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas Nazare & his wife Jennifer and Nicky Bugiada. Adored great-grandmother of Nicholas and Andrew. Eileen was a cashier at Shop-Rite in Lyndhurst...

