Obituaries

Apr 1, 2024

Maureen L. Rotella (nee Pattengill), 76, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024.  Beloved wife of George Rotella.  Loving mother of Deana and the late George, Jr.  Funeral Service Monday 10AM at the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst.  Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.  Friends will be received Sunday 2-6PM at the funeral home.

Mar 30, 2024

Robert “Rob” Howard passed away peacefully March 30, 2024. He was surrounded by those who loved him most, and by those who meant the most to him.



A life started in Newport, Rhode Island, Rob’s ability to make those around him feel appreciated created countless loving memories in the lives of more friends than he’d ever admit. This inherent kindness and...

Mar 29, 2024

Michael R. Keefe (51) passed away on March 29, 2024.

Mike was born to Elizabeth and Robert Keefe on August 20, 1972, in Greensburg, PA. 

After graduating Greensburg Central Catholic High School, he attended University of King’s College Foundation Year in Nova Scotia. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Philosophy and Literature. He then...

Mar 28, 2024

Anna Peticca (nee Ramundo), 88, of Toms River, New Jersey, formerly of Palisades Park, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe Peticca.  Loving mother of Frank & his wife Jacqueline Peticca and Lisa & her husband Maurice Guglielmo.  Dear sister of Gino & his wife Patricia Ramundo and Elena & her husband Danny Mangani....

Mar 27, 2024

Robert Thomas Stephenson, Sr. 78, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Born on Long Island, Bob was raised in Roseland,NJ  until he married and settled in Fairfield 50 years ago.  He started his career in the Plating Industry at his family business, Standard Plating on Spring Street NYC. After selling the business, he worked for...

Mar 26, 2024

Jose A. Toca, 74, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away on March 26, 2024, and joined with his loving parents Jose & Josefina.  Husband of Nora.  Beloved brother of Rosa & her husband Jose, and Carmen.  Cherished uncle of Michael, Daniel & his wife Marcela, Jonathan and Julian.  Granduncle of Michael and Matthew whom he adored and cherished.  Also survived...

Mar 25, 2024

Joan Ann Taylor-Adragna, affectionately known as Joan, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on March 25, 2024, in Lady Lake, Florida, at the age of 86. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on April 14, 1937, Joan lived a full, social life, caring deeply for those around her. She was sparked with a love of travel, home design,...

Mar 25, 2024

Richard Francis Cimera, 89 of Montville and Ocean Beach, New Jersey passed away on March 25, 2024 after a brief illness.Richard was a soft spoken, kind, intelligent, selfless, faithful loving person who would do anything for his wife, Joyce, and family.  He excelled in all aspects of life including his professional career as a mechanical engineer.He was an internationally recognized...

Mar 24, 2024

Mena Spina (nee Petrella), 86, of West Caldwell, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Peppino Spina.  Loving mother of Rina & her husband Chris Fiorenzi, Dario & his wife Marlo Spina, and Dalia Spina.  Cherished grandmother of Alexandra, Marcella, Dario Anthony, Julianna, Marlena and the late Krista.  Dear sister of Iolanda Biello...

Mar 23, 2024

Mar 22, 2024

Barbara Ann D’Agosta, 67, of Lyndhurst, NJ, passed away on March 22, 2024.  Beloved wife of Anthony J. D’Agosta.  Cherished daughter of Barbara French and the late Robert Chinery, Sr.  Loving mother of Anthony D’Agosta III and his wife Christina and Barbara Ann Melendez and her husband David.  Adored Nana of Anthony D’Agosta IV, Patrick D’Agosta, Nicola Melendez, and Kenzington...

Mar 20, 2024

Gloria (nee Darpino) Ferrara, 96,  of West Caldwell, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Michael Pierro and the late Louis Ferrara.  Loving mother of Nina Pierro, Steven Pierro, and Kathy Pierro-Lebron.  Cherished gradmother of Dr. Suzanne Servidio, Michael Evans, Jeffrey Lebron, and Samantha Lebron.  Adored great-grandmother of Nicholas, Matthew, Carter, Laurel and...

Mar 19, 2024

Hedden, James, 92, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Diana (nee Rediker) Hedden.  Loving father of Timothy J. & his wife Maureen V. Hedden.  Cherished grandfather of Terrence, Garrett, Andrew and Kayla.  Dear brother of the late William Arthur Hedden and the late Miriam Evelyn Tillman.  James was an Commerical...

Mar 17, 2024

Elizabeth (nee Valente) Mongiello, 83, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024. Beloved wife of Angelo J Mongiello.  Loving mother of Theresa and Michael & his wife Anna Mongiello.  Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Jason, Gabriella, and Deanna Mongiello and step-grandmother of Nicholas and Danielle Clark.  Dear sister of the late Frank Valente & his wife Josephine and...

Mar 15, 2024

Bernice C. (nee Poglio) Mackey, 90,  of Fort Lee, New Jersey passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Donald Mackey.  Loving sister of Millie Vichiconti, Janet Wilkens, and Paula Burke.  Bernice was a godmother to a few, but an aunt to many. Funeral Friday at 930AM from the Hunt Stellato Funeral Home, 1601 Palisade Avenue....

Mar 15, 2024

Eileen Rose (nee Hawkridge) Mariniello, 91,  of Manahawkin, New Jersey passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.  Born in Jersey City she was raised in Union City where she met her husband, the late Nicholas Mariniello at a St. Michael's dance and were married for 59 years..  Loving mother of Linda & her husband Richard Santucci and Nick & his...

Mar 14, 2024

Mary Palazzo (nee Silecchia), 82, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024.  Beloved wife of Vito Palazzo.  Loving mother of Leonardo Palazzo.  Dear mother-in-law of Adriane Palazzo.  Adored grandmother of Alexander Palazzo.  Cherished sister of Vincenza, Joseph and the late Michael.  Funeral Wednesday 9AM from the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst.  Funeral Mass 10AM...

Mar 14, 2024

Mar 13, 2024

Raymond Joseph DiGuilio, 91, of Whiting, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.  Beloved husband of Irene (nee Parisi) DiGuilio.  Loving father of Donna & her husband David Bunnell, and Ann Appel.  Cherished grandfather of Amanda Kaiser.  Dear brother of Josephine Thompson, Nancy Medina, Helen Gilson, Viola Ficarro, Susan Ippolito, Angelo DiGuilio, Sylvia Ramos, Leo DiGuilio, Henry DiGuilio,...

Mar 13, 2024