Obituaries

Jan 5, 2015

Ferrao, Cyril, age 57, of Leonia, on January 5, 2015. He was born in Nairobi, Kenya and came to the United States in 1969 and was Manager for KFI Mgmt Leonia, NJ. Beloved husband of Judith Pinto. Devoted father of Elizabeth, Jude and Justin Ferrao. Cherished son of Milagrina Ferrao and the late Joseph Ferrao. Loving brother of Judy Yakre...

Jan 4, 2015

Freeman, Amelia Gilmore nee: Schumann, age 97, of Englewood, on January 4, 2015.

She was born in Bronx, NY and loved the Art of Dance which was her chosen profession. Services were Private For information www.frankpatti.com or (201) 944-0100

Jan 4, 2015

Cirillo, Anthony age 88, of Leonia formerly of New York City, on January 4, 2015. He was born in Italy and came to the United States in 1929 and served his country proudly in the Army during the Korean War. Beloved husband of Elizabeth nee: Iavazzi. Devoted father of Annette Cirillo, Bridget Burke and her husband Brian, Diane Boles and...

Jan 3, 2015

Marcelo, Dr. Elpidio, age 81, of Leonia, on Saturday January 3, 2015. Born in the Phillipines he was a Medical Doctor practicing in Union City, Palisades General, and St. Mary's Hospital. Beloved Husband of Dorothy, Cherished Father of Dorothy Torres, Simeon, Elpidio and Leon Marcelo. Loving Grandfather of Carlos, Laura, Isabelle, Elpidio, Ari, Starla, Vincent and Luna. Adored Brother of...

Jan 2, 2015

Maggiano, Grace née: Vinelli, age 99, of Cliffside Park, on January 2, 2015. She was born in Peschici, Italy and came to the United Sates in 1935 with only a second grade education as a single woman. She took up residence in Cliffside Park New Jersey with the family of her older sister and brother in law, Nicoletta and Anthony...

Jan 1, 2015

Ramonas, Elizabeth, M. nee: Ramonas, age 90, of North Bergen formerly of Fort Lee, on Sunday February 1, 2015. She worked for Lever Brothers before retiring in 1988. She was loved and will be missed by many loving Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. The family will receive their friends on Sunday 3-6 pm at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian...

Jan 1, 2015

Dec 30, 2014

Philomey, Robert, age 89, of Edgewater, on December 30, 2014. He was born in County Cavan, Ireland and came to the United States in 1950. He was an Installer for Verizon, Nyack, NY. He was a Fireman for Fire Hose #2 Haverstraw Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of the Telephone Pioneers. The family will receive their friends Saturday 3-5...

Dec 29, 2014

Hofmann, Virginia "Ginnie" nee; Riteman, age 94, of Leonia, passed away on December 29, 2014. Ginnie was best known as the Illustrator of the Betsy McCall paper dolls that appeared in McCall's magazine from the 1950's through the 1970's. Mrs. Hofmann also wrote and illustrated the "Who Wants an Old Teddy Bear" series of children's books, and illustrated the first...

Dec 23, 2014

McNary, Scott, R., age 54, of Palisades Park, on Tuesday December 23, 2014. Born in Chicago, Illinois he was an Accountant for David & Young of Secaucus. Beloved husband of Midori McNary (nee: Arai). Devoted father of Jade McNary, Michelle McNary and Andrew McNary . Dear brother of Kathy Young. The family will receive their friends on Friday 9:30 pm...

Dec 22, 1996

Arrangements for Heng Ja Kwon will be private.