Obituaries

Apr 10, 2017

Skelley, Ann, M. nee:Cavaliere, 85, on Monday April 10, 2017. Ann was a lifelong resident of Fort Lee, where her family was awarded Pioneer Family of the 1800s. Ann was a teacher at Fort Lee Schools 1 & 4 and developed and implemented the Gifted and Talented Program for the district. She also served as President of the Fort Lee...

Apr 9, 2017

Apr 8, 2017

Avallone, John, P., age 90, of Englewood Cliffs, on Saturday April 8, 2017. Born, raised and resided in West New York, NJ to Dominick and Antonietta Avallone. Graduate and Class President of Memorial High School Class of 1944. He enlisted in the US Airforce and attended Rutgers University and Biloxi, Mississippi for training. Upon graduating he was stationed in Anchorage...

Mar 28, 2017

Ezgilioglu, Lusi, nee: Aridag, age 59, of Englewood Cliffs, on March 28, 2017.

Beloved wife of Viken Ezgilioglu. Devoted mother of Edward Ezgilioglu, Victoria Knief and her husband Christopher. Cherished grandmother of Benjamin. Loving sister of Seta Vartesin and Sona Tirtiran. All are asked to assemble Saturday in The Armenian Evangelical Church of New York, 152 East 34th Street,...

Mar 26, 2017

Ceccarelli, Salvatore, passed on to eternal life on March 26, 2017. Sal was born on the beautiful island of Procida, Italy off the coast of Naples 87 years ago to Maria (nee: Schiano De Nicola and Francesco Ceccarelli. Soon after enjoying his childhood and teen years on the blue scenic island he served in the Italian Navy aboard the Aviso...

Mar 18, 2017

Pappas, William, John, age 82, of Leonia, on Saturday March 18, 2017. Born in Brooklyn, raised in Weehawken NJ. A graduate of Rutgers University and a self-made businessman still active as Chairman of Fiduciary Intermediary Ltd. "FILCO". Known for his ardent support of civil rights, his love of literature, theater, history, progressive jazz, and his ability to connect with everyone....

Mar 15, 2017

Grassani, Tara Ann, nee: Haines, age 58, of Ridgefield, on Wednesday March 15, 2017. Born in Jersey City she was a Logistics Coordinator for HMS Gladson of Secaucus. She will be remembered for her strength and positive outlook in all circumstances. She was the devoted mother of Joseph "Joe" Grassani and his wife Francesca "Fran". Cherished daughter of Mary Haines...

Mar 6, 2017

Ballas, Meryl, A. nee:Houhoulis, age 64, of Fort Lee, formerly of Washington Heights, NY, on Monday March 6, 2017. An artist in many respects she loved to paint and had a passion for home décor. An advocate for advancement in Lupus research she was an inspiration to the patients and doctors at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Beloved wife of Leftheri "Eddie"...

Mar 5, 2017

Yoo, Ouk Ja, age 84, of Harrington Park, on March 5, 2017. She was born in Pyongyang, Korea on August 26, 1932. She graduated from Chung-Ang University in 1954 and though she worked in several professions, she is best remembered as the "church mother" of the Korean Church of the Bronx, devoted wife of Rev. Tai Young Yoo, and mother...

Feb 28, 2017

Grillo, Angiola "Angela" nee: Santaiti, age 76, of Fort Lee, on February 28, 2017. She was born in Englewood, NJ and was a Secretary for Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs. Beloved wife of Nicola Grillo. Devoted mother of Nina Magliano and her husband Patrick, Joann Katsantonis and her husband James. Cherished grandmother of Peter, Nicholas and Patrick. Loving sister of Vincent,...

Feb 26, 2017

Klingner, Walter, George age 83, of Toms River, on Sunday February 26, 2017. He was born in Manhattan, NY. Walter served with distinction in the Korean Conflict in the U.S Navy. He served on the Leonia Police Department for 38 years as Sergeant, retiring in 1995. Dear husband of Cynthia Klingner nee; Gismond. Loving father of Debra Malinofsky and her...

Feb 24, 2017

Orrico, Marie formerly of Leonia, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2017, at Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare in Clifton Park, NY. Born in Jersey City on February 28, 1929, Marie was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Montelaro. She was predeceased by her parents, sister Anna Montelaro and brother Dominick "Sonny" Montelaro. She was also predeceased by her dear friend,...

Feb 24, 2017

DiDolci, Michael, age 50, of Newark formerly of Fort Lee, on February 24, 2017. Loving son of Karen DiDolci, Cherished father to Ariana and Michael Jr DiDolci, adored brother to Maureen Quarles. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday March 1, 2017 from 3-7 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street “opposite...

Feb 21, 2017

Hubert, Catherine (Laski) of Palisades Park, NJ. Kay passed away peacefully under the attention of the caring staff at Van Dyk Manor in Ridgewood, NJ on February 21, 2017, two weeks before her 100th birthday. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, raised in Jersey City, NJ and lived in Palisades Park, NJ for 74 years. She will be remembered as...

Feb 21, 2017

Papajan, George, age 81, of Ridgefield Park, on Tuesday February 21, 2017. Born in Athens, Greece a well known professional singer who performed worldwide as George Papaioannou. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee: Harutunian). Devoted father of Elizabeth Papaioannou and her husband Panos, Panagiotis Papaioannou and his wife Eleni, and Stephen Papajan and his wife Danielle. Cherished grandfather of Christina, Giannos...

Feb 18, 2017

Feb 18, 2017

Ranu, Louise, nee: Proto, of Cliffside Park, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 18, 2017. Beloved wife of Frank of 63years. Dear sister of Jennie Mascolo, Mary Ercolano and husband Paul and the late Nancy Palumbo and late John Proto . Adored by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive their friends on Monday 4-8 pm at the...

Feb 16, 2017

Zenaida "Zeny" or "Baby" Barriatos, 65, of Paterson, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey. Visitation service will be held at Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home located at 327 Main Street in Fort Lee, NJ on Saturday, February 18 from noon to 4pm. Zeny was born in...

Feb 12, 2017

Sapanaro, Florence, S. nee:Smith, age 91, of Edgewater, on Sunday February 12, 2017. Beloved Wife to Mike Sapanaro, loving mother to Florence and Richard Goodman, Michael and Donna Sapanaro, Cherished grandmother to David and Jennifer Crum, Michael and William Sapanaro; Proud Great Grandmother to Amelia Sapanaro. Florence worked at Bell Atlantic Phone Company in Cliffside Park for 26 years. The...

Feb 11, 2017

Karanfilian, Gladys, age 87, of Guttenberg, formerly of North Bergen on Saturday February 11, 2017. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia. She was a graduate of West Virginia University and an elementary school teacher in North Bergen, NJ. She loved to travel and truly traveled the world. Beloved sister of Lucy Hansen and her husband Charles. Adored aunt of Eric Hansen...