Obituaries

Oct 19, 2023

Fuschetto, Pierina (nee Cocchiarella), 92, of Summit, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Mario Fuschetto. Dearest sister of the late Luigi, Sofia, Giselda, and Mario Cocchiarella. Loving mother of Josephine & her husband Felix DeFranco, Enzo & his wife Cheryl Fuschetto and the late Anthony Fuschetto. Cherished grandmother of Daniela & her...

Oct 18, 2023

Sergio Joya Fojas, 83, of Secaucus, New Jersey was born in the Philippines before immigrating to NYC in 1967. He was reunited on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 with his beloved wife of 28 years Catalina (nee Narvaez) Fojas on their wedding anniversary. Loving Father "Ta" of Serina Fojas, Serge D. Fojas & his wife Belinda, Shelley Fojas and Stacy Fojas-Tauthong...

Oct 17, 2023

Oct 14, 2023

Toni Marie (nee Visco) Citarelli, 63, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Carmine & Mary (nee Kelly) Visco. Loving wife of Louis J. Citarelli, MD for 25 years. Devoted mother of Louis "Luigino" Citarelli. Dear sister of Teresa, Robert, Filomena Visco, and the late Rosemary, Angela and Frank, and Carmine "Moochie'...

Oct 11, 2023

John R. Bennett, 81 years of age, passed into eternal rest October 11, 2023. He was predeceased by his parents Howard & Anna Bennett, and is survived by his beloved life partner, Julius Castillo and sister Carrie & brother-in-law Rudolph D'Agostino. He is also survived by his maternal aunt Irene and uncle Edward DePersis and several cousins. John graduated from...

Oct 11, 2023

Oct 6, 2023

Josephine Cuccolo, 91, of Tom's River, passed away at home surrounded by her Loved Ones on Friday October 6, 2023. Daughter of the late Josephine (nee Rubolo) and Pasquale Billoti. Beloved wife of the late Pasquale I. Cuccolo.  Loving Mother of Cheryl A. Schuckert and her husband Frank, Anthony Cuccolo and his wife Diane, and the late Gerardo A. Cuccolo....

Oct 4, 2023

Milton Ortiz, 56, of New York, New York, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Beloved husband of Flerida (nee Urgiles) Ortiz. Devoted son of the late Milton R. & Olga (nee Sostre) Ortiz. Loving father of Iris Ortiz, Carmen Ortiz and Brandon Ortiz. Dear brother of Sylvia Crespo, Victor Crespo, Ernesto Ortiz, Anna Marie Ortiz, Wanda Ortiz and the...

Oct 3, 2023

Bar Harbor, ME

U.S. Army Private 1st Class Daniel J. O’Neill, born June 22, 1926, faded away on October 3, 2023. At 97, Dan’s was a full life, but it was WWII service that defined him.  Born in New York City and raised in Edgewater, Dan was one of 4 children to Irish immigrants  Helen (Stephens) and Daniel O’Neill, Sr. Living...

Sep 29, 2023

Maria Valguarnera di Niscemi, Princess Alexander Romanoff, died peacefully at her home in New York on September 29, 2023, at the age of 91. She was born Princess Maria Valguarnera di Niscemi on November 29, 1931, in Palermo, Sicily, to Corrado Valguarnera, Principe di Niscemi, and Margaret Hirsh. Mimi enjoyed a palace childhood in Palermo and moved during the war...

Sep 28, 2023

Hazel (nee Smith) Ivaldi, 90, of Norwood, New Jersey passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Donald Ivaldi. Loving mother of Sharon & her late husband Robert Evelich, Brenda & her husband Warren Gross, and James Reilly & his wife Linda McConaghy. Cherished grandmother of Deborah Allen, Joseph Onello, Dina Gross, Warren Gross, Jeffrey Allen,...

Sep 27, 2023

Caroline Pittelli, of Fort Lee, passed away on September 27, 2023.  Born on June 17, 1922 to the late Joseph and Eva Pittelli.

Carol was one of the last of a very special generation. She was kind to all, took the time to get a person’s name, loved to reminisce about the old days when she would go into New York...

Sep 26, 2023

Bernice Durantino, a wise, loving and creative woman, passed away peacefully at her home in Lyndhurst, NJ on September 26, 2023, with her devoted husband of 70 years at her bedside. Born on November 8, 1933, in Newark, NJ, Bernice was a beacon of light and love to her family and all those who knew her.Bernice was a proud and...

Sep 25, 2023

Maria Del Carmen Ayala de Ramirez, fondly known as Ana, passed away peacefully from heart failure on September 25, 2023, in Fort Lee, NJ. Born on July 25, 1928, in El Salvador, Ana was a beacon of love, faith, and selflessness throughout her 95 years of life.

Ana was the cherished matriarch of the Ramirez family, which includes her children Pedro,...

Sep 25, 2023

Michael J. Groh, 56, of Jersey City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023. He was born in Passaic, New Jersey on October 13, 1966 to John R. & Stella A. Groh. Mike grew up in Clifton and was a mechanic by trade. He had a lifelong love of music, cars, and classic tv. Mike is survived by...

Sep 24, 2023

It is with a heavy heart and a sense of humor, that we announce the passing of Brezhnev Antonio "Tony" Bello, a man who lived life like a video game, always pushing for the next level and never afraid to press the restart button. Born in the bustling city of New York, New York on October 20, 1980, he played...

Sep 22, 2023

Mary (nee Rufrano) Rickett, 79, of Fairfield, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph & Giovanina "Jennie" Rufrano. Loving wife of Walter T. Rickett. Cherished mother of Diane & her husband Allen Oberlin. Adored grandmother of twins Olivia and Ava. Dear sister of Angelo Rufrano and Sebastian J. & his wife Roswitha...

Sep 20, 2023

Matilda "Tilda" Kretzmer, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on September 20, 2023, in her hometown of Jersey City, NJ. Born on April 15, 1945, in Jersey City, Tilda lived a life full of love, generosity, and memorable moments. Tilda will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Dawn Vagias and her husband Harry, her son Frederick...

Sep 20, 2023

Michael Vida, 78, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in Oakland, New Jersey. He was the dear brother of Dolores Vida, John Vida and Marianne Mack. Michael will always be remembered for his infectious, hearty laugh, good sense of humor and his big heart. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Sep 20, 2023

Michael R. Dubivsky, 85, of Bayonne passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Juniper Village Assisted Living in Chatham, NJ from acute respiratory failure after a battle with dementia.

Michael was born and raised in Bayonne by his parents, the late Michael and Anna Dubivsky (Sivanic). He is predeceased by his brother, Peter (Anne), and sister, Maryann Preziosi (Guido).

Michael served...