Obituaries

Oct 8, 2023

Oct 4, 2023

Carmen Weiner Ostrynski, nee Balaguer, age 91, a resident of Fort lee, NJ passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 4, 2023.

Carmen is survived by her loving son, George Weiner and daughter, Dora Luyster, and grandchildren.

The family will receive their friends on Saturday from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the Frank Patti and...

Oct 2, 2023

With immense sadness, the family of Concetta Lofaro (nee Furci) of Cliffside Park, announces her peaceful passing on October 2, 2023 at the age of 85.

Concetta was born on March 16, 1938, in Bagnara, Calabria, Italy. She immigrated to the United States in 1964 with her husband Vincenzo. Concetta was known for her beautiful and generous heart, her vivacious...

Oct 1, 2023

Alice Maggiano, age 73, and a 60-year resident of Fort lee, NJ passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 1, 2023. Alice was born in Havana, Cuba on March 16, 1950. Her family immigrated to the United States in 1950. She attended Epiphany School and was a graduate of Fort Lee High School Class of 1969. From there...

Sep 30, 2023

Altunkara, Artin age 75, of Fort Lee, on Saturday September 30, 2023. He was born in Yozgat, Turkey and came to the United States in 2009. He was Self Employed.

Beloved husband of Vercin nee; Agdere. Devoted father of Leda Altiparmak and her husband Lutfik, Vahe Altunkara and his wife Elizabet. Cherished grandfather of Lara, Shant, Dylan, Mila and...

Sep 30, 2023

Sep 25, 2023

Battaglia, George age 86, of Mount Arlington, on Monday September 25, 2023.

He was born in New York, New York and was a Systems Analyst for the IRS, NYC. Beloved husband of the late Frances M. nee LaHara. Devoted father Joann Hansen and her husband Richie; Lorraine Gaglioti and her husband Peter . Cherished grandfather of Danielle, Brandon, Dana, Peter...

Sep 25, 2023

Chrystalla Kanakis, (nee: Georgiou), age 86, a 52 year resident of Palisades Park, formerly of Fairview & West New York, passed away peacefully on Monday September 25, 2023. Born in Lefkara, Cyprus, she immigrated to the United States in 1952. Her life was centered around her love for her family, her faith, and the Church. She was a devoted member...

Sep 25, 2023

Massaro, Nancy nee Russo, age 96, of Palisades Park on Monday, September 25th 2023. Beloved wife to the late Anthony Massaro. Loving mother to Michael Massaro. Cherished sister to Rocco Russo, proud God mother to Joanne Cursinella. Adored aunt to Mark, Barbara, Jean and Shannon.

The family will receive their friends on Monday October 2nd 2023 for a viewing from...

Sep 21, 2023

Wittmann, Donald C , age 89, of Ramsey, passed peacefully on Thursday September 21, 2023. Born in Englewood and formerly of Leonia. He graduated Leonia High School 1952 and Rutgers University class of 1956. Donald was an avid Giants fan and loved playing golf at the Ramsey Golf and Country Club.

Cherished husband to Virginia (nee;Wetter) for 67 Years. Loving...

Sep 20, 2023

Cornelius J. Duggan passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023 at Villa Marie Claire Hospice in Saddle River, NJ, surrounded by his family. Born in County Cork, Ireland, in 1936, Corneius left Ireland at the age of 17 and moved to Toronto, Canada. Soon after he moved to Edgewater, NJ. and became a mechanic for the New York Transit Authority,...

Sep 16, 2023

Mrs. Irma Antonia Nieves of Leonia, NJ passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 16, 2023. She was 97 years old. She was born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico on April 10, 1926. She had been married to Ignacio Nieves, Sr. for 39 years.

She raised 7 children in Brooklyn, NY with her loving husband, Ignacio "Nacho". She loved being...

Sep 15, 2023

Carlota Rivera was born on 3/06/1930 in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. She soon attended college and was able to graduate with a Master's degree. She worked as a nurse in Ecuador and in Venezuela but then moved to the United States. Once her children were established, and on their own, she retired and assisted her daughter Patricia in raising...

Sep 12, 2023

Christopher McHale

March 30, 1954 – September 12, 2023

New York, NY

Christopher Ian McHale passed away suddenly of heart disease at home in the East Village of Manhattan on September 12, 2023. He was an actor from early in his life to nearly its end. While he appeared occasionally in movies (The Devil's Own, Sunset Park, F/X, The Seduction...

Sep 11, 2023

Pappas, Janet S. nee: Castrillon, age 88, of Leonia, formerly of London, North Bergen, and West New York, on Monday September 11, 2023. She was born in Jersey City, NJ and was a Travel Agent for Pro Travel, NY. Beloved wife of the late William John Pappas. Devoted mother of Christine Perron and John William Pappas. Cherished grandmother of Patrick....

Sep 4, 2023

Porrino, Ralph, A., age 78 of Liberty, N.C., formerly a 75 year resident of Fort Lee, NJ, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Ralph spent most of his career in law enforcement and fire service. He began his career in the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office and ended his career serving as Fire...

Aug 31, 2023

Porrino, Peter A., age 95, Vero Beach , FL, formerly of Fort Lee and Englewood Cliffs, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday August 31, 2023. Born in New Jersey, Peter was an entrepreneur and owner of The Porrino Real Estate Group. He was an avid golfer (he shot his age several times) and proud member of Vero Beach Country...

Aug 30, 2023

Rowe, Gerald, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Born on April 7, 1928 in Yonkers, NY to the late Jacob (Jack) and Ada (née Osofsky) Rosenfeld. A life-long booster for Yonkers, Gerry had abiding affection for his high school social club, the Rams, and remained connected to members of “the gang” to the end. He went to...

Aug 21, 2023

Ana Lyn Daproza, age 52, of Fort Lee formerly Orangeburg, NY. Beloved daughter of Mila (Ella) Daproza and the late Edgardo Daproza. Cherished sister of Andrea Criscione, Edgar and Darren Daproza. Dear "Auntie" of Michael, Kiana, Devin, Dani, Una and Reya. Adored companion of her Boston Terrier Harris.

Memorial Mass Saturday 11 am at St. John's RC Church Leonia,...

Aug 18, 2023

Maureen J Hagan died peacefully surrounded by immediate family on August 18th, 2023. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and cousins in Ireland.

She was a devoted mother, wife, and friend who dedicated her life to her loved ones and actively supported social and political causes for a more equitable, just, and peaceful world.

Later in life, she retired...