Obituaries

Oct 9, 2024

Jacqueline Herzog, 96,Beloved mother and grandmother Jacqueline Herzog, a longtime Fairfield resident, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, at New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing, Bridgewater. She was 96. "Jackie" was born on 3'* Street in Passaic in 1928. She married the love of her life, Homer Herzog, in 1949. Their first son Garry was born while Homer was serving in...

Oct 8, 2024

Ann Marie (nee Fuchs) Vecchione, 74, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed peacefully on Tuesday morning, October 8, 2024. Beloved wife of Dr. Edward J. Vecchione. Loving mother of Dana & her husband Dr. Joseph Brignola and Erika & her husband Alexander Albu. Adored grandmother of Luke, Sofia, Ava, Mason, Mila, Maddox & Matteo. Dear sister of Debbie & her late...

Oct 6, 2024

Suzanne (Kellerman) Machcinski, 59, died on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Suzanne was born in Passaic. She graduated from Lacey Township High School in 1983.

Caring and kind at her core, she found a life in customer service. For 33 years, she enjoyed helping others in customer service for ShopRite in Lyndhurst. That care extended into her personal life, where she was a...

Oct 6, 2024

We fondly remember Dr. Thomas Anthony Senatore, Sr., who departed from us on October 6, 2024, at the age of 72. Born in Newark, New Jersey, on April 7, 1952, Thomas was a man of distinction, whose life was marked by a dedication to his family, his profession, and his community.

Thomas grew up in North Newark on Highland Ave in...

Oct 1, 2024

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Rose Marie Moleti, 81. Rose was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who departed this life on October 1, 2024 surrounded by her beloved family.

Rose was born on June 11, 1943 in North Berge, NJ to Francis and Rachel Laurencich. She spent her childhood in...

Sep 30, 2024

Sep 29, 2024

Logatto, Marie, 90, of East Rutherford for 73 years, formerly of Lyndhurst, passed away on September 29, 2024. Loving mother of Gilbert Jr. & his wife Joni Logatto. Dear sister of Georgeanna Mathis. Cherished niece of Jeanette Dursi. Adored grandmother of Gilbert Logatto, III. Mrs. Logatto could always be found reading her devotional, newspaper, or a good book. She especially...

Sep 27, 2024

De Luca, Jr., John, 92, of Rutherford and Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Friday September 27, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Ann De Luca. Loving father of Phyllis De Luca, Gregory De Luca, and Michelle De Luca. Cherished grandfather of Dean & Dante Geanoules. Dear brother of Florence and predeceased by 4 siblings. John was an antique...

Sep 26, 2024

Timothy Scott Muehlbauer, 59, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Beloved son of Barbara (nee Cirigliano) & the late Anton Muehlbauer. Loving husband of Rebecca (nee Korczukowski) Muehlbauer. Cherished father of Christopher John "CJ" Muehlbauer, Madison Hope & her husband Robert Hamby, and Sofia Rose Muehlbauer. Dear brother of Edward Muehlbauer & his partner Will...

Sep 25, 2024

Galczynski, Mary, 91, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 25. 2024. Beloved wife of the late Ignacy Galczynski. Loving mother of Stanley & his wife Rose Galczynski, and Theresa Netta. Cherished grandmother of Tim, Thomas, Steve, Jeff & Greg. Devoted great-grandmother of Samuel. Dear sister of the late Mitreck Swist. Also survived by many family & friends. A private...

Sep 25, 2024

DeVito, Mario, 87, of Long Branch, passed away on September 25, 2024. Beloved husband of Elena (nee Tornusciolo) DeVito. Loving father of Marialena DeVito. Cherished grandfather of Ernesto Falu & his fiancée Shanea Jones, and Donte Brown. Adored great-grandfather of Jazzlyn & Aliyah Falu. Dear brother-in-law of Anna Insana and Lidia Aversa, and Thomas & his wife Mary Grace Tornusciolo....

Sep 20, 2024

Charles J. Petrowski, Jr., 59, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey passed away on Friday September 20, 2024. Beloved son of the late Charles J. Petrowski, Sr. & Grace (nee Glover). Dear brother of the late Dennis Jasiulewicz and Jo Ann Robbins. Loving uncle of Gail Macaluso, Nancy Sanchez, Dawn Labarr, and the late Tracy Robbins and Dennis Jasiulewicz. Adored great-uncle of...

Sep 18, 2024

Sullivan, Edmond Joseph, 86, of Edgewater, New Jersey, passed away on September 18, 2024. Devoted husband to the late Marion (nee Nuccio) Sullivan. Loving father of Brian Sullivan, Edmond & his wife Reidun Sullivan, & Jillian Sullivan. Cherished grandfather of Edmond & Ryan. Mr. Sullivan was a retired fire chief for the Edgewater Fire Department. Edmond was also a member...

Sep 12, 2024

Janet Leo, beloved family Matriarch, Iron Chef, Merrill Lynch Lifer, champion of finding a good deal, and family described “The Don”, died peacefully surrounded by family on September 12, 2024.

She was born in Manhattan in 1933 to James and Filomena Sorrentino. Janet was a proud graduate of Cathedral High School and attended Hunter College while working at Merrill Lynch (she...

Sep 12, 2024

William R Schiess, 72, resident of North Bergen, NJ passed away on Thursday, September 12th 2024. Predeceased by his older brother, Thomas C. Schiess. Loving brother to Patricia and husband Daniel. Loving father to Jessica, Jean & partner Leslie, Thomas, Timothy and Jennifer & husband Teddy. Beloved Poppy to Emma, Thomas, Tsampicos, Konstantina & Maria. Great-grandfather to Amelia Rose.

Billy was...

Sep 11, 2024

Giorgio DeFranco, 83, of Caldwell, New Jersey passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Beloved husband of Grazia DeFranco. Loving father of Giuseppe & his wife Karen, Pietro & his wife Gale, Elio, Massimo, Dario & his wife Chauncey, and Mary & her husband Jared. Adored grandfather of Thomas, Christine & her husband Stephen, Jennifer, Kyle & his wife Sasha, Carissa,...

Sep 11, 2024

Vera Bartola Franceschini passed away peacefully from natural causes on September 11, 2024, at the age of 98, in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Born on August 23, 1926, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Vera's life was a remarkable journey characterized by love, generosity, and service to her community.

Vera's early years were spent in Jersey City, where she attended Dickinson High School....

Sep 11, 2024

Pfeifer, Anna (nee Puccio),85, of Montville, NJ passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Beloved wife of the late August "Fred" Pfeifer for 64 years. Loving mother of Anna-Maria & husband John Obiedzinski, Rev. Frederick August Pfeifer, Diana Scimeca, Joann & husband Edwin Daniel Kennedy and Paul Anthony & his wife Joette Pfeifer. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Bladel, Kimberly Scimeca,...

Sep 10, 2024

Anthony DiBrito, a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 10, 2024, at the age of 95.

Born on March 28, 1929, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Anthony led a life marked by courage, friendliness, and a wonderful sense of humor that endeared him to all who knew him.

After graduating from Dickinson...

Sep 9, 2024

Gaul, Stephen, 69, of Lodi, New Jersey, passed away on September 9, 2024. Devoted son of Margaret & the late Robert Gaul. Beloved husband of Nora (nee Rinzuella) Gaul. Loving father of Scott Gaul. Dear brother of Craig Gaul & sister-in-law Lori. Funeral service Saturday 12PM at the Hunt Stellato Funeral Home, 1601 Palisade Avenue, Fort Lee. Interment George Washington...