Obituaries

Oct 11, 2022

Peter Baganakis passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022, just nine days after celebrating his 89th birthday.

A bold spirit with a perennial take-charge style, Peter was born and raised in the Bronx, the son of Eftalia and John Baganakis, who owned a coffee shop on Westchester Avenue. His father gave him one of his first jobs, expecting Peter to...

Oct 10, 2022

Deborah Burner, of Edgewater, NJ passed away on October 10th, 2022. She was predeceased by Gertrude Schulz-Fields, Joseph Burner, and Bill Fields. She is fiercely missed by her daughter Zandra Neigoot, her grandson Archer, her nieces Alyssa Challenger and Nicole Bast, her sisters Susan Bast, Theresa Litalien among MANY more.

Deborah was a force of nature and a one of...

Oct 8, 2022

Blanche Miriam Pato, AKA Bana, age 81, of Fort Lee, passed away on Saturday October 8, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, New York. Beloved sister to Wendy DuQuet. Cherished mother to Stephanie with husband Gary Martin, and Craig Tessler. Adored grandmother to Alexandra with husband Nathaniel Schuetz, Jennifer Martin with fiancé Griffin Meyers, and Jordan Tessler. And proud great grandmother to...

Oct 4, 2022

Maccheronio, Steven age 59, of Bridgewater, formerly of Leonia, passed on Tuesday October 4, 2022. He was a Self Employed Musician/Teacher. Cherished brother of Alfred Maccaro and his wife Tema. Beloved uncle of Eric Maccaro. Steven's passion was music. He studied classical piano from a young age and graduated with a masters in music from Queens's College. He taught piano...

Sep 26, 2022

Sep 25, 2022

Beyer, Patty, Jo, age 83, (nee: Finklang) of Teaneck, formerly of Fort Lee, passed away on Sunday September 25, 2022. Born in Adrian Missouri to the Late Troy and Fern (nee: Cox) Finklang. Beloved wife to Emil Beyer, Devoted mother to Barbara, Bridget, and Michael. Cherished grandmother to Joseph, Roslyn, Nicholas, and Isabella. Loving sister to Ruby Groesbeck and Barbara...

Sep 25, 2022

Zygiel, Walter G. age 76, of Palisades Park, on Sunday September 25, 2022. He was born in Weehawken, NJ and was a Sales Manager for Abbott Diagnostic Radio Pharmaceuticals, Chicago, IL. Member of: Zamora Caravan No. 117 Order of the Alhambra Society of Nuclear Medicine, NJ & NY Registry – Radiological Technologists. Beloved husband of Aleta nee; Lewandowski. Devoted father...

Sep 22, 2022

Barbara LaRaia (nee: Roylance), age 89, of Brick NJ, formerly of Englewood Cliffs, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday September 22, 2022, while surrounded by members of her family. She was born in New York City and raised in Hudson County. She married the love of her life, John LaRaia Sr. in 1956 and eventually relocated to Englewood...

Sep 21, 2022

O'Connor, Jr. William age 62, of Netcong, NJ., on Wednesday September 21, 2022. He was born in New York, NY and was a Furniture Master. Beloved husband of Linda Lee; Terrill. Devoted father of William J. O’Connor and Crystal C O’Connor." Bill was a cherished uncle to Mackenzie and Shane , son to June Kerr and brother to Joseph Kerr...

Sep 19, 2022

Ponticorvo, Joseph, age 70 of Ridgefield, formerly of Union City, passed surrounded by family on September 19, 2022. Born in Jersey City he was a graduate of Union Hill High School Class of 1970 where he was an accomplished athlete who made all County and all State teams in both Football and Track. He started working as a child in...

Sep 18, 2022

Maria G. Liberty-Makris, age 89, passed on Sunday September 18, 2022, with a smile on her face and joy in her heart, doing something she enjoyed. She was born on the island of Kefalonia, Greece on the 8th day of September 1933 and schooled in both Argostoli and Kerkyra, Greece during WWII, before immigrating to the United States in 1953....

Sep 16, 2022

Ycre, André age 53, of Fort Lee, on Friday September 16, 2022. Loving son to Barbara Ycre. Louis Ycre and his wife Pat. Beloved brother to Louis III and his wife Dawn. Adored uncle to Louis IV, Luc and Logan. Andre was predeceased by his brother Christian.

André will remembered for his sense of humor and kindness. He will be...

Sep 9, 2022

Louis Venetis died on September 9, 2022, at his home in Fort Lee New Jersey.

Born on July 23, 1927, in Greece on the Dodecanese island of Karpathos, Louis Venetis was the eldest of five children. Among his family and friends of Greek descent he was known by his given name, “Elias”. His father, Panagiotis Venetis, was primarily a forman...

Sep 6, 2022

H.E. Plaster (Buddy) age 97, peacefully passed away on Tuesday September 6, 2022. Devoted husband of 33 years to Nina. Beloved father of Joyce, Joann, Gary, Debra and her husband Victor, Dominick and his wife Jean. Cherished grandfather of Savannah and her husband Costa, Michael, Danielle and Joseph. Amazing Great grandfather of Mick and Mila.

Buddy was truly a family...

Sep 3, 2022

Canonico, Peter, age 57, of Long Valley, passed on Saturday September 3rd , 2022. He was a former resident of Sparta, NJ. He graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and was a Data Entry specialist at Selective Insurance after graduation. Cherished son of Joan Canonico and the late Dominick Canonico. Loving brother of Jennifer...

Sep 3, 2022

Victoria Morrison, nee: Dino, age 86, of Palisades Park, passed away on Saturday September 3, 2022. She was the devoted mother to Doreen Morrison; Nadine Taube and her husband Wayne; Pamela Cavallo and her husband Anthony. She was also the proud grandmother to Ethan and Kalle Taube, and Matthew and Jacob Cavallo.

All are asked to assemble at the church...

Aug 30, 2022

Barbara A. Straten nee: Krecz, age 77, of Oakland, NJ., passed peacefully on Tuesday August 30, 2022. She was born on January 31,1945 in Jersey City, NJ. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was the heart of the family. Beloved wife of Dennis Straten. Devoted mother of Sandra Schaefer and her husband Brian, Michele Matesic...

Aug 28, 2022

Aug 23, 2022

Monico, Michelle L., age 48, of Fort Lee, passed surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday August 23, 2022. She was born in Englewood, NJ and was a Principal of ABC Towing, Fort Lee, NJ. Devoted mother of Anthony Piccinich, Joseph Molta and the late Brianna Piccinich. Cherished daughter of Louis Monico, and the late Mary Keveanos. Adored step-daughter of...

Aug 21, 2022

Mary Marshall Obituary 8/21/22

Mary M. Marshall of Cliffside Park, age 75, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on August 21st, 2022. Born and raised in Jersey City, Mary was the second child of Joseph and Margaret Marshall (née Freeman).

After graduating St. Dominic's Academy, Mary earned an undergraduate degree from Jersey City State College and a...