Obituaries

Dec 17, 2024

Ramon Antonio Madera was born in Valverde Mao, Dominican Republic on October 11th, 1936 to Jose Arcadio Madera and Francisca Antonia Madera Fermin. He was the oldest of 7 children. His sisters Yolanda, Daisy, Rosanidia, and Milagros Fermin, and Zunilda, Carmen Dolores Madera. As a young adult, he majored in Civil Engineering and Architecture at the University Autonoma of Santo...

Dec 16, 2024

Phil passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday December 16, 2024 in Cresskill, New Jersey. Born to Walter and Arlene Purcel in Jersey City on February 27, 1951, Phil grew up spending his youth in Palisades Park, N.J.  After graduating from Palisades Park High School in 1970, Phil went on to work in the Transportation Industry until his retirement...

Dec 12, 2024

Florence Marchi, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and community leader, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024.

 

Born and raised in Greenwich Village, New York City, Florence pursued her passion for helping others by attending St. Vincent’s School of Nursing. After graduating, she worked as a nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospital, dedicating herself to the care of others. In...

Dec 11, 2024

Ivan, 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at his home in West New York, NJ.  He was born on October 16, 1927 to Teodor and Roza Belcic.

Ivan, also known to many of his friends as Nino or John, was born and raised in Krsan, Croatia. At the age of 16, Ivan...

Dec 10, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Diaz, a beloved husband, father, and World War II veteran, at the age of 97. A lifelong resident of New York City, he proudly contributed to the city’s iconic skyline as a structural engineer, including his work on the construction of the George Washington Bridge, a project that...

Dec 9, 2024

Bossong, Isabel, nee: Brust, age 101, of Englewood, on Monday December 9, 2024.  Born on October 29, 1923 in the Bronx, NY to the Late George and Mary (nee: Gaheen) Brust.  She worked as the Assistant to the Vice President of Legal for NY Bank of Savings. Beloved wife to the Late Robert Bossong. Loving mother to Ann-Marie Bossong.  Cherished...

Dec 7, 2024

Nov 29, 2024

Ogtong, Elvira, nee: Marinas, age 87, of Edgewater,on Friday November 29, 2024.   She was born on November 15, 1937 in Malabon Rizal, Philippines to the Late Eulogio and Rufina (nee: Soteco) Marinas. Beloved wife to Antonio Ogtong.  Loving mother to Antonio, Lourdes, Theresa Maria, Jose, and Horacio and a Loving Grand Mother.

The family will receive their friends on Sunday...

Nov 28, 2024

Delli Bovi, Mary R., nee: Salvemini, age 96 of Leonia on Thursday November 28, 2024.  Born in Hoboken, she was a parishioner of Saint John’s Church of Leonia, Beloved wife of Patrick F. Sciarra until his passing in 1972 and then in 1980 became the beloved wife of Anthony Delli Bovi until his passing in 2018.  Devoted mother to the...

Nov 22, 2024

Alefanti, Joseph, F., age 87, of Fort Lee, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 22, 2024. Born in Manhattan on December 26, 1936, to the Late Frank and Aliada (nee: Cresenza) Alefanti. He worked in the meat industry as a butcher.

While serving in the National Guard, Joe became a cook. After his honorable discharge, Joe remained...

Nov 21, 2024

Gary J Dottino, age 79, of Manahawkin passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024. Gary was born on October 10, 1945 in Englewood to Virginia and Joseph Dottino. Gary was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Gary fought tooth and nail with his illness for many years. Although sick it never stopped Gary visiting Atlantic City with...

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Nov 14, 2024

Rosaria (Sara) Modafferi nee; Zuco, age 90, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, leaving a void in our hearts.  Sara was born in 1934 in Bagnara, Italy to Carmela and Matteo Zuco and immigrated to the United States as a young girl of 13. She was a devoted wife,...

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Nov 8, 2024

Gaetano Guacci, age 97, of North Bergen, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Friday November 8th, 2024.   Born in Monteforte Irpino, Italy .   He worked as a typesetter and film technician for Titra Films and Duarte Studios.

Beloved husband of 67 years to Rosalba (nee: Valentino).  Devoted father of Anna Guacci, Gerardo Guacci and his wife Maria Pietropaolo, and Vincenzo...

Nov 7, 2024

Helen M. Spada,age 96  of Leonia, on November 7, 2024.  Born in Hoboken, she taught History and Special Education for the Hoboken School District. She loved to cook, read and spend time with family.

Beloved wife of 62 years to the late Frank Spada.  Devoted mother of Jerry and his wife Pam, Frank “Buddy” and his wife MaryEllen, Bob and...

Nov 5, 2024

David W. Caldecott, Age 64, of Hockessin, De, formerly of Palisades Park, NJ died suddenly on Tuesday November 5th at his home in Hockessin, De.

David was born in Jersey City and grew up in Palisades Park. He was a graduate of Palisades Park High School and Jersey City State University.  He was presently employed at Christiana Care Medical Center...