Obituaries

Apr 26, 2024

Thomas J. Birkner, Jr., 44, of Jersey City, New Jersey passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024.  Beloved father of Nathaniel. He leaves behind his loving parents, Carol Lombardi, Thomas Birkner & his wife Diane and his grandfather Joseph Lombardi and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.  He is predeceased by his cherished grandparents, Margaret Lombardi and Thomas & Helen...

May 18, 2024

May 16, 2024

Patricia (née Donnelly) Woelpper, of Bergen County, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, peacefully in the presence of family at her daughter’s home in Charlotte, NC. Patricia was born at Wadsworth Hospital in Manhattan, New York, on March 11, 1949. Her parents were Michael Conrad Donnelly and Bridget (née Conolen) Donnelly. At the time of Pat’s birth, the Donnelly family resided in...

May 16, 2024

Jaime R. Mena , 58,  of North Arlington, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.  He was born on December 10, 1965 in El Salvador to Rolando and Dora (Monterrosa) Mena. Beloved husband of Bonnie A. Mena. Loving father of Doris & her husband Kevin Mehnert, Jason Mena, Arianna Mena, Hannah Mena and Daniel Gonzalez. Dear brother of Liliana...

May 16, 2024

Ellen Marie Lynch, 64, of Englishtown, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Born and raised in Jersey City, NJ, Ellen dedicated her life to public service and community protection.Ellen served as a respected Hudson County Sheriff and retired as a distinguished officer of the Jersey City Police Department. Her commitment to law enforcement and her community...

May 14, 2024

May 13, 2024

Cordero, Frank, 82, of Nutley, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024.  Beloved husband of 65 years to Kathleen A. (nee Dente) Cordero.  Loving father of Frank & his wife Jean Marie Cordero and Carmen Cordero.  Dear brother of Jack Cordero, James Cordero and the late John "Babe" Cordero.  Cherished grandfather of Sydney, Carmen Jr. and Paige.  Mr. Cordero was a Longshoreman and...

May 12, 2024

Visitation and services are private.

May 9, 2024

Lieutenant Michael Failace (Ret), 58, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024.  Beloved son of Frank & the late Kathryn Failace.  Loving father of Jessica Failace and Michael Failace, Jr.  Dear brother of Frank Jr. & his wife Lisa Failace.  Michael is survived by loving family and friends.  In times of greatest need, Mike was recognized...

May 9, 2024

Donald Rawa, 73, a lifelong resident of Lyndhurst, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 9th, 2024 after a long, brave battle with cancer.  An avid outdoorsman Donald was one of the senior members of The Sportsmen Club of Lyndhurst where he enjoyed fishing and hunting.  Donald served in the Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran.  Much of...

May 8, 2024

Mae Nalesnik, a loving, spirited, and intelligent woman, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on January 22, 1931, in Passaic, NJ, Mae's early years were marked by the love and guidance of her parents, Anna and Anthony Pedevillano, and of her brothers, Angelo and Vincent.Family was the cornerstone of Mae's world. She was...

May 8, 2024

Elvera Falduto (nee Lombardi), 103, of Passaic, New Jersey, formerly of Lyndhurst, died on May 8, 2024.  The daughter of the late Ciro & Louisa Lombardi.  Wife of the late Joseph C. Falduto.  Survived by her brother Ciro (Jerry) Lombardi.  Also many nieces and newphews.  Funeral Service Monday 1PM at the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst.  Interment Hillside...

May 7, 2024

Valente, Lorenzo, 77, of Palisades Park, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.  Beloved husband of Francesca (nee LaForgia) Valente.  Loving father of Michael & his wife Nichole Valente, Lorenzo Jr. & his wife Megan Valente, Angela & her husband Donald Marinelli and the late Anthony Valente.  Dear brother of Angelo Valente, Cosmo Valente and the late Frank Valente....

May 6, 2024

Julio Barrios, 59, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024.  Beloved husband of Denise (nee Haines) Barrios.  Loving brother-in-law of Robert & his wife Donna, and Jennifer Magnus.  Dear son-in-law of Dolores.  Cherished uncle of Jacob and Noah Magnus.  Mr. Barrios was a big fan of wrestling, concerts in the park, walks and cruises.  He was...

May 5, 2024

Frances Restmeyer, most recently of Boonton Township, New Jersey,  passed away on Sunday, May 5, at the age of 90 following a brief illness.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years, Herbert Restmeyer, as well as her three sisters, and is survived by her three children and seven grandchildren: son William & wife Christine of McKinney, TX...

May 2, 2024

Rita (Areti) Andreopoulos was born to Elpetha (Kamposioris) and Nicholas Andreopoulos on May 26, 1933. She grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan near her father's flower shop The Garden Florist on Broadway just below Columbia University. After attending PS 165, she graduated from PS 101 and Forest Hills High School, then took classes at NYU while working...

May 1, 2024

Santola "Dina" Gerace (nee Grilli), 72, of Bayonne, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Michele (Michael) Gerace.  Loving mother of Raffaele (Ralph) & his wife Antonina Gerace, and Rosamaria & her husband Daniele De Feo.  Dear sister of Vito Grilli, sister-in-law of Maria Oliveri and Vito Barbieri, and the late Giuseppina Barbieri,...

Apr 24, 2024

Kathy Cristaldi, 73, of Racine, WI, passed away on April 24, 2024.  Loving wife of the late Ben Cristaldi and the late Tim Grossnick.  Beloved daughter of the late Frank E. & Ruth E. Jacobs. Dear sister of the late Frank E. Jacobs, Jr & his wife Lorraine and William L. Jacobs & his wife Donna Chiappa Jacobs.  Adored aunt...

Apr 24, 2024

Apr 22, 2024

Rocco Leone, 81, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Maria Rosa (nee Bonelli) Leone.  Loving father of Joseph & his wife Kelly Yang Leone, and Lina Leone.  Dear brother of Maria Rossria Bove, Vito Leone, Giovanna Tango and Geraldo Leone.  Funeral Saturday 8AM from the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge...