Obituaries

Jul 1, 2021

Mercado, Florence nee: Occhipinti, age 97, of Fort Lee, passed peacefully on Thursday July 1, 2021. She was born in New York, NY and was a Seamstress. Beloved wife of the late Jerome Mercado. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews.

All are asked to Assemble Wednesday for the celebration of her funeral mass in Madonna R.C. Church at 10:30...

Jun 30, 2021

Guglielmo, Luke A. age 95, a lifelong resident of Fort Lee, on Wednesday June 30, 2021. He was born in Brooklyn and was a Sales Engineer for International Multi Foods. He served with distinction in the Navy in WWII, a member of the Fort Lee VFW and Unico. Beloved husband of Frances nee; Stellato. Devoted father of Therese Guglielmo and...

Jun 28, 2021

On June 28, 2021, at the age of 93, Antonia Tursi Mancini surrendered her soul to the Lord.

Originally from Italy, Antonia called Fort Lee, NJ, her home for the last 26 years. She was a devoted mother to Maria Pia, Margherita, and Anna Mancini and a loving grandmother to Shawn and Alexa Carter, Adriana and Gianluca Cavallo, and...

Jun 26, 2021

Bella Donatos, 95, of Fort Lee, passed away on June 26, 2021. Bella grew up in Washington Heights, New York, and was a graduate of George Washington High School. Bella worked for many years in New York City, as an administrative assistant in the advertising industry. She was known for her wit and great sense of humor.

She is survived...

Jun 25, 2021

Pallarino, Carmella nee: Luciano, age 88, of Fort Lee, on June 25, 2021. She was born in Jersey City and was a Seamstress. Beloved wife of Ralph J. Pallarino. Devoted mother of Nancy Pearce and her husband Randy, Ralph C. Pallarino and his wife Maria, Jayne Scolpino and her husband Anthony. Cherished grandmother of Cassie, Randy, Tommy, Bari-Michelle, Gabi, Anthony...

Jun 24, 2021

Ten Cate, Margot, A. (nee:Heeg), age 93, of Cresskill, formerly of Palisades Park, passed peacefully on Thursday June 24, 2021. Born in Darmstadt, Germany she immigrated to the United States in 1950. Before settling and raising a family she worked in the garment industry in New York City. Beloved wife of the late William Ten Cate. Devoted mother of Wayne...

Jun 18, 2021

Cucco, Giovanna, “Jennie”, “J” (nee: Casamento) age 110, of Manahawkin, formerly of Brick, Lakewood and a long-time resident of Palisades Park, passed peacefully on Friday June 18, 2021. Born in her home in Guttenberg to the late Dominic Casamento and Francesca DeAngelo, Jennie was a seamstress by trade. She experienced over a century of change and took an active part...

Jun 14, 2021

Petrosyan, Karine age 65, of Fort Lee, passed away peacefully on Monday June 14, 2021. Born in Megri, Armenia on May 2, 1956 to the Late Gabriel and Anush (nee: Azatyan) Khachatryan. Beloved wife to Norik. Devoted mother to Nansen (Vanuhi) and Narineh (Vahagn), Adored Grandmother to Norayr, Emma, Adam, and Alexander. Cherished sister to Marine, Marat, and the Late...

Jun 14, 2021

Reilly, Lillian nee: Nest, age 84, of Fort Lee, formerly of West New York, on Monday June 14, 2021. She was born in Jersey City and was a Homemaker. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Reilly. Loving sister of Joan Van Pelt and Edward Nest, Jr.

The family will receive their friends on Monday 12:30 – 1:15 pm at the...

Jun 12, 2021

Pucciarelli, Fred V. age 85, of Fort Lee, on Saturday June 12, 2021.

Cryptside Tuesday in Madonna Mausoleum at 1:00 PM. For condolences, directions, or information call (201) 944-0100 or www.frnakpatti.com

May 31, 2021

Born in Hoboken, NJ., 97 years ago, Ben lived a full life, dying at home surrounded by his caring family. He grew up with his brothers, John and Vincent (Jimmy). Ben was an active sportsman, playing semi-pro baseball before WWII. He enlisted in the Marine Corp and became a Marine Raider. He survived the Battle of "Sugar Loaf Hill" on...

May 26, 2021

Guerriero, Frank age 92, of Brooklyn, NY on Wednesday May 26, 2021. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and was a Delegate for Local 1814 of the Longshoreman Shipping Association. Beloved husband of Virginia Trano. Devoted father of Francine Suarez and her husband Javier and Stephen Guerriero and his wife Mary Ann. Cherished grandfather of Amanda, Andrea, Alex, Isabel and...

May 21, 2021

Joanne Basciano, age 61, of Fort Lee, passed peacefully with her devoted daughter at her side on Friday May 21, 2021. Born in the Bronx she worked as a caregiver for multiple families. Joanne was a vibrant, loving woman who cared for others before herself. She was a strong woman who overcame many obstacles always with a smile and a...

May 19, 2021

May 18, 2021

Lamanna, Dominick N., age 98, of Fort Lee, on Tuesday May 18, 2021. He was born

in Union City,NJ and was an Engineer for Bendix, Teterboro, NJ. Beloved husband of the late Amalia nee; Starita. Beloved brother of the late Anthony Lamanna and Mary Marano. Loving uncle of Mark Marano, Michael Marano, Anthony Lamanna, Thomas Lamanna, Maria Casey and Marybeth...

May 16, 2021

Sesetyan, Oskihan age 75, of Paramus, NJ., on Sunday May 16, 2021. He was born in Turkey and was the Owner of Tont Service Station, Wayne. Beloved husband of Nazik nee; Demirci. Devoted father of Talar Sarafian and her husband Alex, Talin De Brito and her husband John. Cherished grandfather of Ari, Maral, Lori, Mario, Saro and Shant. Loving brother...

May 13, 2021

Patrick "Paddy" James Burke, 91, of St. James, North Carolina, passed away on May 13, 2021 in Toms River, New Jersey surrounded by his family.

Paddy was born in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland in 1929. He worked as a plumber for both Plumbers Local 24 and his own business with his sons for 40 years. He was a volunteer fireman...

May 11, 2021

Dinaro, Domenica nee: Perrone, age 76, of Palisades Park, passed peacefully on Tuesday May 11, 2021. She was born in Calabria, Italy and worked for St. Nicholas R.C. Church for over 30 years. She will be remembered for her laughter and smile. Beloved wife of the late Vincenzo Dinaro. Devoted mother of Michael Dinaro and his wife Marie, Teresa Sabatella...

May 7, 2021

Stephen Brent Lambeth

Stephen Brent Lambeth, 52, of Cliffside Park, NJ, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021, with his husband Matthew and best friend Joey by his side.

Stephen was born in Greenville, NC, and moved to Burlington, NC, for his last year of grade school. After graduating from Western Alamance High School, he earned a Bachelor of...

May 5, 2021

Frank Ranu, 92, of Cliffside Park New Jersey. On Wednesday May 5, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Louise Ranu (nee Proto). Dear Brother of the late Eleanor Cennerazzo and her late husband John Cennerazzo, and the late Gennaro Ranu, his wife the late Francesca Ranu. Caring and adored uncle to many nieces and nephews. Frank proudly enlisted and served...