Obituaries
Joseph A. Fatigante
Dec 18, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Fatigante, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who left us on December 18, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on June 18, 1941, in Newark, NJ, Joseph brought immense joy and love to those around him during his lifetime.
Joseph dedicated his professional life to ensuring the...
Phyllis Mandaglio
Dec 17, 2024
Phyllis Mandaglio (nee Parisi), 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Calabria, Italy, she immigrated to the United States and settled in New Jersey. Phyllis was dedicated to her family and enjoyed gardening needlepoint, sewing, Italian music, and was a wonderful cook and baker.
She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
Joan Acuna
Dec 14, 2024
Joan E. (nee McGarry) Acuna, 89, of Nutley, New Jersey entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Devoted daughter of the late John and Lillian (Messer) McGarry. Loving mother of Linda and her husband Chris Eli. Cherished grandmother of Christopher Jr. and Allison Eli. Wife of the late Anthony Acuna. Dear sister of Kathleen Rinaldi, and the late...
Ciro Sarra
Dec 14, 2024
Ciro Sarra, 76, of Lyndhurst passed away on December 14, 2024. Beloved husband of Rosa Sarra (nee Grippo). Loving father of Donna Nagy, Maria Sharafi and her husband Hassan. Adored grandfather of Juliana Nagy, Christian Nagy, Oliver Sharafi and Gerard Sharafi. Cherished brother of Giuseppina Sarra. Dear uncle of Pinouccio Valisena and his wife Rosemary and Rosetta Valisena. Loved by...
Mario Santangelo
Dec 14, 2024
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mario Santangelo, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Born on November 27, 1951 in Stio, Salerno, Italy to Antonio and Pasqualina before immigrating to Jersey City in 1967. It was there that Mario began his work with PSE&G. He worked his way up the ranks before retiring as a District Supervisor....
Frank Orbe
Dec 13, 2024
Frank Scola Orbe, formerly of North Caldwell, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at his home in St. Augustine, Florida, at the age of 81. Born on July 8, 1943, in Paterson, New Jersey, Frank was the son of Wilson and Patricia Orbe. Beloved husband of Linda Orbe (nee Ubinski), loving father of Christopher and Ryan Orbe. Cherished...
Jeffrey Oxnard, Jr.
Dec 12, 2024
Jeffrey P. Oxnard, Jr., 53, of Wall, New Jersey passed away on December 12, 2024. Born on May 8, 1971 to Jeffrey Oxnard, Sr. & Susan K Violick in Englewood, NJ. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Liz" Griffin. Loving father of Danielle Oxnard. Dear brother of Steve and Greg Oxnard. Cherished uncle of Nadia, Emma and Dylan.
Jeff was the...
Michael Daniel Cronin
Dec 8, 2024
Michael D. Cronin, a cherished soul and embodiment of courage, wisdom, and love, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, at the venerable age of 95 in East Orange, NJ. Born on August 4, 1929, in Jersey City, NJ, Michael's journey was marked by dedication to family, country, and community.
Michael's early life in Jersey City set the stage for a...
Donata Cannarozzi
Dec 8, 2024
Cannarozzi, Donata (nee: Coccia) 93 of Lyndhurst, born in Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1958, previously from Hoboken and North Bergen, passed away on December 8, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. Beloved wife of the late Pasquale Cannarozzi. Loving mother of Juliette Coccia & her husband Tony, Theresa Cannarozzi, Pat Cannarozzi, and Maria Cannarozzi & her...
John Richards
Dec 7, 2024
Jeb, (John Richards), 72, born and raised in Lyndhurst, passed away at home surrounded by family on December 7, 2024. Jeb was a loving husband, father, pop-pop, brother, uncle, son in law, and friend.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Richards, his mother, Annette Richards, son, John Richards, daughter, Lindsay Richards, grandson, Liam Moya, siblings, Stephen Richards,...
Joann Sweeney
Dec 6, 2024
Joann Sweeney (nee Slaby), loving wife, devoted mother, doting grandmother, and cherished sister, passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2024, at the age of 72 in Hackensack, NJ. Born on November 25th, 1952, in Shamokin, PA, Joann's zest for life and her unwavering spirit left an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Joann's journey through life...
Sabina Morsella
Nov 29, 2024
Sabina (Di Salvo) Morsella, born in Casale, Provence of Campobasso (Molise) Italy, immigrated to the United States with her family in 1955. They settled first in Jersey City, NJ then in Dayton, Ohio where Sabina worked part-time at a local hospital cafeteria while attending night school to learn to read and write English. In 1961 she returned to Italy and...
Kathleen Parnofiello
Nov 28, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kathleen Parnofiello, age 76, of Boca Raton, Florida, on November 28, 2024. Born on March 30, 1948, in Newark, New Jersey, Kathleen dedicated her life to serving others as a social worker for the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services. Her compassionate spirit and unwavering commitment...
Rina Palazzo
Nov 26, 2024
Rina Tina Palazzo, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on November 26, 2024, in Slatington, PA. Born on September 25, 1935, in West New York, NJ. She dedicated her life to her family, work, and community. Rina moved to Slatington, PA in 1990. She was a proud member of the Lehigh County Pennsylvania School Retirees. She...
Jeanette Kirkos
Nov 24, 2024
Jeanette Kirkos,90, of Lyndhurst, NJ peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Born on November 14, 1934 to George & Julia Margetis, Jeanette lived a life filled with love, grace, and kindness.
Beloved wife of the late George Kirkos. Loving mother of James & his wife Joanne and Nicholas & his wife Sandi. Cherished grandmother of Christopher & his wife...
Harold W. Sommers
Nov 21, 2024
Harold W. Sommers, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away on November 21, 2024, in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, at the age of 81. He was born on June 24, 1943, in Jersey City. He moved to North Arlington at age 17, before settling in Lyndhurst since 1968. Harold dedicated many years of his life to his work and his family.
Harold,...
William McDonald
Nov 19, 2024
William (Billy) F. McDonald, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 19th at Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen. Born and raised in Jersey City, he moved to North Arlington in 1990 before moving back to Jersey City to help care for his parents.
William worked for 30 years for the New Jersey Department of Corrections, where...