Obituaries

Marie "Mary" Merlo

Marie "Mary" Merlo

Feb 8, 2018

The Beloved Keeper of the Book Marie "Mary" Merlo, 92, of Succassuna, New Jersey, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 8, 2018. Marie was born and raised in the Bronx, NYC. She moved to Fort Lee, NJ with her loving husband Carmine where she worked at home as an embroiderer for the family business for many years and raised her family....

Gladys J. Lawrence

Gladys J. Lawrence

Feb 7, 2018

Gladys J. Lawrence (nee Hoeninghausen), 96, of Whiting, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Beloved wife of the late William Carment and the late John Lawrence. Loving mother of Carol Ottino, Kenneth Carment and Denise D'Arc. Cherished grandmother of Dennis, Kevin, Lisa, Alan, Faith, David, Jean and the late Michael. Adored great-grandmother of Nicholas, Noah & Mason....

John Matthew Seda, Sr.

John Matthew Seda, Sr.

Feb 6, 2018

John Matthew Seda, 73, of Bayonne, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Beloved husband of Patricia Louise Seda (nee Fraser). Loving father of Steven Seda, Kasandra Lopez-Garcia & her husband Luis, William Lopez & his wife Phyllis, Maria Cintron & her husband Peter. and the late John Seda, Jr. Dear brother of Leumi, Pete, Al, Joe, Cristina, Henry,...

Joseph H. Bitetto

Joseph H. Bitetto

Feb 4, 2018

Joseph Bitetto, 82, of Wharton, New Jersey, formerly of Fairfield, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Rende) Bitetto. Loving father of Lillian & her husband Mayor James Gasparini, Vincent Bitetto & his husband Joseph Ferragame and the late Bill Bitetto. Cherished grandfather of Justin Bitetto & his girlfriend Hilary Ring, James Gasparini & his...

Rosalind D. Esposito

Rosalind D. Esposito

Feb 3, 2018

Esposito, Rosalind 63, of Lutz, Florida, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Beloved sister of Cynthia Marie & her husband Gregory Judd, Diane & her husband Joseph Handel and the late Petrina E. Tardibuano. Aunt of Alexander & Michael Handel and Danielle Hardy. Scarlet Judd. Rosalind was a graduate of West Essex High School . College...

Lucille M. Neri

Lucille M. Neri

Feb 1, 2018

Lucille M. Neri (nee Freda), 91, of Fairfield, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday February 1, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Louis Dominic Neri Sr. Loving mother of Jack Neri, the late Louis Dominic Neri Jr., and daughter-in-law Maryrose Neri. Cherished grandmother of Louis Dominic Neri III. Lucille is also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is...

Henry S. Gorney, Jr.

Henry S. Gorney, Jr.

Jan 31, 2018

Henry S. Gorney, 75, of Hackettstown, New Jersey passed away along with his dear friend and companion, Gail Sers, in a house fire on January 31, 2018. Loving father to Dr. Marilyn Gorney-Daley and her husband Dr. James Joseph Daley. Cherished grandfather to Christopher James Daley and Elizabeth Grace Daley. Dear friend to Dorothy Freeman. Henry proudly worked in the...

Peter J. Piszczatoski

Peter J. Piszczatoski

Jan 30, 2018

Peter J. Piszczatoski age 92, a disabled World War II Veteran stationed in Germany and France and lifelong resident of Lyndhurst for 72 years, died peacefully at his home in Lyndhurst with his daughter Maureen and her husband Bruce, with their son Robert, at his side. Peter was the youngest child of Piotr P. and Wadysawa (nee Grcka) Piszczatowski. Peter...

Mary A Valentino

Mary A Valentino

Jan 30, 2018

Mary A. Valentino (nee Aloe), 95, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday January 30, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Dominick Valentino. Loving mother of Michael Valentino & his wife Celina. Cherished sister of Jane Puma, Joyce Rega, and Joseph Aloe. Dear sister-in-law of Francine Sciarra. Mary was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Funeral Saturday 9AM...

Estrellita R. Arreza

Estrellita R. Arreza

Jan 27, 2018

Mrs. Estrellita R. Arreza (ne Roxas), of Jersey City, NJ, passed away on January 27th, 2018 at the age of 65. Estrellita was born to Manuel and Virginia Roxas on August 23rd, 1952 in the Philippines and grew up with 6 siblings. In 1974 she married Joreto Arreza. Estrelle, as she was known, was a very loving and caring mother....

Anna J. Jackson

Anna J. Jackson

Jan 26, 2018

Anna J. Jackson (nee Kasaitis), 93, of Derry, New Hampshire, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Charles Jackson. Loving mother of William & his wife Elaine Jackson, and Carolyn & her husband Emmett Horgan. Cherished grandmother of Michael & his wife Molly Jackson, David & his wife Viola Jackson, Ryan & his wife Rachel...

Ettore Minichetti

Ettore Minichetti

Jan 20, 2018

Ettore Dante Minichetti, age 92, of Kinnelon, NJ, passed on January 20, 2018. The cause of his death was pneumonia. Born in Casalbordino, Italy on October 14, 1925, the son of immigrants came to the United States at age 10 and worked as a Silk Die Operator in Paterson. Veteran of the Navy, he joined the United States Military Service...

Fred V. "Babe" Rica

Fred V. "Babe" Rica

Jan 20, 2018

Born in Kenilworth, NJ on January 3, 1934 to Nunzio and Clara (Ventre) he remained a life long resident of Kenilworth. "Babe" as he affectionately known all his life by friends and family, worked as a Sheet Metal Mechanic for 50 years. He started his career in Local #22 before retiring in 2000 from local #25. He was co-founder of...

Richard L. Schlemm

Richard L. Schlemm

Jan 19, 2018

Schlemm, Richard L. , 85, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Friday January 19, 2018. Beloved husband of 62 years to Maria Schlemm (nee Caltabellotta). Loving father of Richard B. Schlemm & his wife Eileen, Kevin J. Schlemm & his wife Grace, The late Allan Schlemm & his wife Maria T. Dear brother of Ronald Schlemm & his...

Theresa Malone

Theresa Malone

Jan 19, 2018

Malone, Theresa, 78, of Lincoln Park, NJ and Venice FL passed away on January 19, 2018. Beloved wife of Donald Kenney. Loving sister of Emelia. Dear Aunt of Theresa. Step mother of 7, Grandmother of 16 and Great-Grandmother of 1. Theresa worked for Metropolitan Life in New York City for over 42 years. She started as a clerk and worked...