Obituaries

Albert E. Paige

May 28, 2017

Paige, Albert E. age 88, passed away peacefully, on Sunday May 28, 2017. He was born in New York City but Fort Lee and later Waldwick became his home. He served his country proudly in the Army during the Korean War and was a Self-Employed Cabinet Maker. Beloved husband of his childhood sweetheart, the late Elinor nee; Rauch. Devoted father...

Carol G. Heckman

May 27, 2017

Heckman, Carol, nee: Gunkel, age 72, of Leonia, on Saturday May 27, 2017. Beloved wife the late David Michael Heckman, Devoted mother of Todd Heckman, Collin Heckman, and Andrew Heckman. She was born in Brooklyn, New York. Carol was a Senior Systems Programmer at Medco. The family will receive their friends on Friday 4-8 PM at the Frank A. Patti...

Knar Apkarian

May 25, 2017

Apkarian, Knar, nee: Garabedian, age 72, of Fort Lee, on Thursday May 25, 2017. She was born in Aleppo, Syria and was the Principal for Sts. Vartanantz Nareg Saturday Schoo, Ridgefield. Beloved wife of the late Marcel Apkarian. Devoted mother of Talin Apkarian Kochayan and her husband Levon and Hagop Apkarian. Cherished grandmother of Sossi Knar Kochayan.

The family...

Florence Mueller Hirt

May 21, 2017

Hirt, Florence (nee:Mueller), 92, lifelong resident of Cliffside Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by her caring daughters on May 21, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Harold Hirt; loving daughter of the late Erwin and Florence May Mueller; devoted mother of Janice Kolm and her husband Philip, Robin Hirt, and the late Barbara Hirt; dear sister of the late Erwin...

Charles Genjian

May 20, 2017

Charles Genjian September 19, 1925 – May 20, 2017

Charles Genjian born September 19, 1925 at Bellevue Hospital New York City. He was of immigrant parents who were able to survive the Armenian Genocide, who moved to New York City and bought property at 337 E 33rd Street.

He served in the US ARMY in Psychological Warfare at the end...

James Wooster, Ph.D

May 20, 2017

Wooster, James Dr., age 69, of Fort Lee, on May 20, 2017. He was born and raised in Williamstown, Massachusetts to his parents Howard B. Wooster and Jane Anne Broadhurst. He was a veteran of the Army who went on to earn his Ph.D. in economics and attended Colgate University, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the University of...

Madeline Kraljevich

May 12, 2017

Kraljevich, Madeline "Maddie" nee: Grabner, age 84, of Leonia, on May 12, 2017. Born in Jersey City,NJ. to the late George and Madeline Grabner. Beloved wife of 40 years to businessman and community leader, the late John Kraljevich,. Known as "Mom" and "Mama", she was a homemaker who loved family, dancing and Hudson county politics. Maddie led a full life...

Robert C. Metzdorf, Sr.

May 10, 2017

Metzdorf, Sr. Robert C. age 91, of Leonia, on May 10, 2017. He was born in Jersey City and was an Engineer for Ford Motor Company, White Plains, NY. He was pre deceased by his wife Betty (nee; Van Horn) and his great grandson Asher August Hendrix. Devoted father of Julianne Benisch and her husband Michael, Kathy Russo and her...

Mary Sapanaro

May 6, 2017

Mary, nee :Passarella, Sapanaro, age 94, of Edgewater, on Saturday May 6, 2017. She was born in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, 1 of 12 children, and is formerly of Hackensack. She worked for Quenzer Cleaners and as a Crossing Guard for Edgewater Schools. Dear wife of the Late Nicholas Sapanaro. Loving mother of Thomas Sapanaro and Madeline Goodwin and her husband Ed....

Elizabeth C. Woods

May 5, 2017

Elizabeth C. (nee Ritter) Woods, age 91, of Palisades Park, on Friday May 5, 2017. She was born in Fort Lee and was a Machine Shop Operator. Dear wife of the Late Joseph Woods. Loving mother of Mary Ellen Woods and the Late Glenn Woods. Beloved sister of Clyde Roberts, Peter Roberts, Perry Ritter, Eric Ritter, Susan Grew, and Robin...

Michael Nacca

May 3, 2017

Nacca, Michael age 84, of Fort Lee, on Wednesday May 3, 2017. He was born in New York City, NY and was the Co-Owner of Cliffside Glass, Palisades Park, NJ. He is Pre deceased by his mother and father Albert & Rose Nacca, and his sisters Josephine Gaito, Louise Raquet, Lucille Manta, and bothers Dominic, Louis and Vincent "Pollack". Beloved...

Catherine Kelly

Apr 30, 2017

Kelly, Catherine, nee:Kenny, age 97, of Fort Lee, on Sunday April 30, 2017. Raised in the Bronx she worked for Dollar Savings Bank. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Devoted mother of the late Kathleen Riordan and her husband the late Robert. Cherished grandmother of Kelly Freschi, Robert Riordan, and Bridget Schloemann. Adored great grandmother of Dylan, Jake, Hunter, Blake,...

William Lippe

Apr 29, 2017

William T. Lippe Jr. died peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2017 in his home in Narragansett, Rhode Island surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New York City and spent most of his life in Leonia, NJ. Affectionately known as "Bear" to his family and friends, he is survived by his devoted wife, Penny and their beloved children:...

Steven Monetti, Sr.

Apr 28, 2017

Steven Monetti, age 67, of Little Falls, on April 28, 2017. He was born in Jersey City and grew up in the town of North Bergen. He was the Executive Director of the Fort Lee Parking Authority, Chairman of the North Bergen Parking Authority, and former State President of the International Parking Association.

Dear husband of Carol "Josie" Monetti. Loving...

Rose Mccabe

Apr 23, 2017

McCabe, Rose nee: Neshan, age 82, a lifelong resident of Fort Lee, on April 23, 2017.

Beloved wife of Richard F. McCabe. Devoted mother of Doreen McCabe, Richard McCabe, Brian McCabe and Keith McCabe. Loving daughter of the late Sam Neshan and Antoinette nee; Santaiti. Cherished nana of Stephanie McCabe. Dear sister of Vincent Neshan and his wife Theresa...

Avedis Alashaian

Apr 18, 2017

Alashaian, Avedis, age 83, of Leonia, on Tuesday April 18, 2017. Beloved husband to Rosemary Alashaian nee: Merjanian, devoted father to Mark and Nicole Alashaian; Richard and Vana Alashaian; Avedis and Meganoush Alashaian, Cherished Grandfather to Armen, Lucine, Knar, Shant, Elisabeth, Richard, Gregory and Alexander. The family will receive their friends on Friday 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the Frank...

Antonio Mastrangelo

Apr 14, 2017

Mastrangelo, Antonio, 84, of Fort Lee, on April 14. Born in Italy to Raffaele Mastrangelo and Eleanora Petrella. Beloved husband of Agnese (nee DiLivia) and devoted father to Eleanora Rubino and her husband Robert. Cherished grandfather of Christina. Loving brother of Mario Mastrangelo. The family will receive their friends on Tuesday 3pm-5pm & 7pm-9pm at the Frank A. Patti and...

Dorothy Dian

Apr 14, 2017

Dian, Dorothy A., nee; Zenorini 86, of Hollywood, Florida. Formerly of Cliffside Park, NJ passed away peacefully in Florida on Friday, April 14, 2017 surrounded by family. Born December 1, 1930 Dorothy "Dotty" was a loving mother to Kathleen A. Dian DeCarlo and Mark L. Dian and adoring grandmother to Vince R. Dian and Talia C. Dian. Beloved wife to...

Francesca Calabro

Apr 13, 2017

Calabro, Francesca, nee:Tripodi, age 91, of Fort Lee, on Thursday April 13, 2017. Born in Pellegrina, Italy. Parishioner and Rosarian of Holy Trinity Church of Fort Lee. She had a passion for family, most important were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Always willing to help and always prepared to feed her friends and family. Beloved wife of 67 years...

Marguerite Matlosz

Apr 12, 2017

Matlosz, Marguerite, "Margie" nee: Lo Buono, age 95, of Tinton Falls, formerly of Bayonne, on Wednesday April 12, 2017. Born in Davis, West Virginia she was a Supervisor for the Maidenform Co. of Bayonne. Beloved wife of the late John F. Matlosz. Devoted mother of John Matlosz and his wife Cherith. Cherished grandmother of Alyssa Ann and John Russell. Dear...