Obituaries

Dec 24, 2021

Niki Papas was born in Kalavasos, Cyprus to John and Katerina Stylianou on January 1, 1937, and grew up in Asgata, Cyprus. She was married to Nick Papas of Lefkara, Cyprus on January 1, 1962. Together they emigrated to New York City. After several years of living in New York, they moved to New Jersey, living first in Bergenfield and...

Dec 24, 2021

Veru, Theodore D. age 95, of Fort Lee, on Friday December 24, 2021. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and proudly served in the Navy during WWII. He was a Marketing Executive for Schenley Distilled Spirits, Lois, USA. Beloved husband of Georgia C. Veru. Devoted father of Hope Remoundos, Dennison Veru, Peter Veru and the late Christina Veru. Cherished grandfather...

Dec 24, 2021

Vartkes Dakessian, of Forest Hills, NY, passed away on December 24th, 2021. He was 85 years old. Vartkes was born in 1936 to Florence and Manuel Dakessian in Beirut, Lebanon. He moved to Armenia with his family, growing up in Yerevan. In his late 20s he decided to move from Soviet Armenia to New York City, arriving with just ...

Dec 22, 2021

Feijoo, Aida Rosa , age 98, of Kearny, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 22, 2021. Born in Piura, Peru and proud resident of the United States for 26 years. A devoted Parishioner of St. Cecilia’s church in Kearny whom was loved by many and prayed for all those in need. She loved to read and spend time knitting. Most...

Dec 21, 2021

Marie L. Mattessich, age 76 of Fort Lee, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday December 21, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Susak, Croatia she emigrated to the US in 1951 with her family. She is predeceased by her parents, John and Nicolina Mattessich. Her surviving family includes her two children, Richard Morin and his wife Laura, her...

Dec 19, 2021

James Barrie Davidson

Born 4/22/24 in Palisades Park, New Jersey. The youngest of five sons of William and Laurie Davidson. All five sons volunteered for military service during World War II during which two of them lost their lives. He graduated from Leonia High School where he played football. Following high school, he joined the United States Navy, and after...

Dec 19, 2021

Tavaglione, Nicholas J., age 61, of Fort Lee, on Sunday December 19, 2021. Born in Canada, he attended St. Peter's Prep of Jersey City and studied medicine at The University of Bologna, Italy. He was best known as the owner of the former Mama's Bagels of Fort Lee. He had a passion for his family and friends in Peschici, Italy;...

Dec 18, 2021

Arrangements pending.

Dec 17, 2021

Silva, Clara, E. (nee:Wells), age 94, of Fort Lee, formerly of Palisades Park, passed peacefully on Friday December 17, 2021. Born in West New York, she ran F. Silva Printing with her husband Frank for over 40 years. Devoted parishioner and trustee of St. Nicholas RC Church.

Beloved wife of the late Francis "Frank" Silva. Devoted mother of Frank S....

Dec 14, 2021

James E. Worsham, age 71, better known as “Jimbo” to all who loved and adored him, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Born to the late Raymond and Frances Worsham, he was raised and lived in Palisades Park his entire life. James followed in his father’s footsteps serving as a postal worker in Teaneck, NJ and in the Masonic...

Dec 11, 2021

"She was always ready with a smile" is what everyone has said about Aunt Peggy. Her smile would radiate around her, lightening the mood in any room. She loved to talk with everyone, always looking to make a deeper connection with people regardless on how well she knew them. She traveled around the world, making connections everywhere she went. She...

Dec 11, 2021

Tavaglione, Nicola, R., “Nick” age 86, of Fort Lee, on Saturday December 11, 2021. Born in Peschici, Italy and came to the United States in 1963. He became a quality control apparel supervisor. He was happiest traveling back home to Italy every summer and spending time with family and friends.

Beloved husband to the late Antoinetta Tavaglione. Devoted father to...

Dec 2, 2021

Ladd, Patricia, L. (nee: Callas), age 73, of Englewood, formerly of River Edge, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday December 2, 2021. Born in Jersey City, family was her everything, she was a career wife and mother with a love for music, organization, cooking, and was considered the Queen of trivia and board games. Holidays were her...

Dec 1, 2021

Segundo Joaquin Porras (age 92) of Leonia passed away on Wednesday December 1, 2021. He was born on October 11, 1929 in Latacunga, Ecuador and was known as “Papi” to so many. He emigrated in 1961 from his homeland; valiantly leaving his loved ones and embarking on a journey to provide a better life for his family, and in doing...

Nov 30, 2021

Min, Byung Eun, "Ben", age 86, of Fort Lee, passed peacefully on Tuesday November 30, 2021. Born in South Korea he was a self employed CPA.

Beloved husband of 53 years to Chung W (nee:Lee). Devoted father of Patricia Min and her husband Richard Greger, Jr. and the late Edward K. Min. Cherished grandfather of Iain and Erik. Dear brother...

Nov 29, 2021

Moodie, Maryann nee: Castagnola, age 77, of Brick, formerly of Palisades Park, on Monday November 29, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Daniel and Rose (nee: Restituto) Castagnola. She was an administrative assistant at Prentice Hall.

Beloved wife to the late John Moodie. Devoted mother to Christine (Joseph) Schaefer, Richard (Fiona) and John (Donna). Cherished grandmother to...

Nov 24, 2021

Agresta, Fabrizio age 65, of Palisades Park, on Wednesday November 24, 2021.

The family will receive their friends on Friday 4:00 -8:00 at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street "opposite the Fort Lee Library". The funeral will leave Saturday at 10:00 AM for the celebration of his funeral mass in St. Nicholas R.C....

Nov 22, 2021

Nov 22, 2021

Pawlick, Susan D. age 70, of Leonia, on Monday November 22, 2021. She was born in Utica, NY and was an English Teacher for the Leonia Board of Education for 42 years. Beloved wife of Robert P. Pawlick. Devoted mother of Emily Ann Johnson and her husband Chad, and Robert G. Pawlick. Cherished grandmother of Avery and Reece. Loving sister...

Nov 20, 2021

Clarke, Ellen M., age 73, a lifelong resident of Edgewater, passed peacefully on Saturday November 20, 2021. A woman of many talents, she had work experience as a private duty nurse, she co-owned a cleaning service, and also shared her talent with Holy Rosary RC Church. A big Cousin Brucie Fan, an avid photographer, and a true lover of animals.

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