Obituaries

Jun 25, 2017

Amato Antonio "Tony" Marra, 74, of Bayonne, NJ, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017. Survived by the love of his life JoAnne Marra (nee Jenisch), married for almost 50 years on December 14, 1967. Beloved father of Serena Duncan & her husband Christopher Jr. and Toniann Berrios & her husband Gilberto. Cherished grandfather of Jessalyn, John, Ashlee & Gabriel....

Jun 24, 2017

Jon Isaac Hmelovsky, 25, of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017. Beloved son of Susan Hmelovsky (nee Feldsott) and Edward Hmelovsky, Jr. & stepmom Pat Hafner. Loving brother of David Joseph Hmelovsky. Also survived by his "Boompa", aunts, uncles, cousins, and many family & lifelong friends. Jon was a "water rat" who swam like a fish,...

Jun 23, 2017

Jun 21, 2017

Lisette Touzet (nee Cruz), 72, of Kearny, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Loving mother of Nicole Touzet, Lisa Cruz and Francisco & his wife Cathy Touzet. Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Memorial service Monday 10AM-12PM at the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst. Send condolences to stellatofuneralhomes.com.

Jun 20, 2017

Shawn McLaughlin, 53, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He is survived by his loving friends and family. Shawn grew up and spent most of his life in the Township of Lyndhurst. He was the Operations Manager for Chiller Theatre Inc. Memorial service on Friday, July 7th, from 7-9PM at the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425...

Jun 20, 2017

Gary Watkin Bennett, 56, of Ortley, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Loving brother of Judy, Linda, Butch & his wife Francesca, and Troy & his wife Linda. Cherished uncle of Scott, Tim, Jon, Christian, Danny, Luke, Nick, Dana, Desiree, and Jessica. Adored great-uncle of 11 great nieces and nephews. Gary was a Master Hair Dresser and Salon...

Jun 19, 2017

Salvatore Scibetta of Bayonne entered into eternal life Monday 6-19-17. He was born in San Giovanni Gemini, Sicily and migrated to Bayonne in 1960. Beloved husband of 56 years to Nazarena "Nina" (nee: Traina). Loving father of Francesco Scibetta & his wife Eileen, and Rosangela Calderon & her husband Jason. Devoted grandfather of Francesco, Emma, Angelina, and Lucas. Dear brother...

Jun 18, 2017

Fogas, Adelaida (nee Adames), 79, of Rutherford, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Fogas. Loving mother of Ivette Arnone, Peter & his wife Milagros Gomez and Arnoldo & his wife Cecilia Gomez. Dear sister of Elga Adames. Cherished grandmother of Erica, Peter Jr., Gabriel, Uriel, Denise & Deanna. Adored great-grandmother...

Jun 18, 2017

Mary Josephine McClellan (nee Fahey), 91, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Charles McClellan. Loving mother of Margaret & her husband John Ciesmelewski. Dear sister of Bernard & his wife Lucille Fahey and the late Helen Fahey. Cherished aunt of Bernard Jr. & his wife Kathy Fahey and Maureen Saporita....

Jun 17, 2017

Natalie Regan (nee Barbetta), 80, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Loving mother of Robert & his wife Deborah Regan, William Regan & his fianc Kathy Mossuto, Cynthia & her husband Peter Zonneveld and the late Karen Thomas. Dear sister of the late Marilyn Dunn. Cherished grandmother of Paul Thomas, Robbie, Lisa, Sarah, Alex &...

Jun 14, 2017

Esther Auto(nee Casayuran), 77, of Maplewood, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Arsenio Auto. Loving mother of Jimmy Dalisay, Michael Dalisay, Rosalie Joy Auto and Arjim Auto. Dear sister of Benjamin Casayuran, Elizabeth Roque and Miriam Pakingan. Cherished grandmother of Anthony James, Jimmy Jack Jr., Leeza Nicole, Timothy James, Christopher Jay & Justin...

Jun 10, 2017

Jun 9, 2017

Deanna Sela, 20, passed away on Friday, June 9th. Born in Patterson, NJ, she was the daughter of Jakup and Virgen Sela. She graduated from Wayne Valley High School in 2015. She will be remembered for her beautiful personality, her loyalty, and unbreakable character. She was deeply loved and is survived by her mother Virgen Sela, her older brothers David...

Jun 5, 2017

Amalia Loreto Luna, 96 years old, peacefully died at Broadway House for Continuing Care in Newark, New Jersey on June 4th, 2017. She was born in Bagae, Bataan, Philippines on July 10, 1920. Survived by children Nestor Luna, Edna Trinidad, Levy Luna, Evelyn Marguiat, Lorna DeJesus and Alex Luna. She was a very loving, giving and always cheerful mother, grandmother...

Jun 2, 2017

Maureen N. Lynn (nee Covello) 64, of Garfield, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017. Loving mother of Gerard Carlsen, Jr. and Jennifer Carlsen. Dear sister of Mary Jane Karavitis. Cherished grandmother of Melannie and Samantha Carlsen. A memorial Mass will be celebrated 10 AM on Wednesday, June 7, at Our Lady of Mount Virgin, 188 McArthur Avenue, Garfield. Arrangements...

May 31, 2017

Andrew Stampelos, 38, of Rutherford, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Beloved son of Maria & the late Kostas Stampelos (2017). Cherished nephew of Alexandra & Eugene Nowicki and Jan & Viera Kopik of Slovakia. Loving cousin of Marc Nowicki and Martin & Jan Kopik of Slovakia. Andrew was a graduate of St. Peter's Prep and St....

May 28, 2017

May 27, 2017

Crimmins, George T. of Bayonne for 18 years, Secaucus for several years and born and raised in the Heights Section of Jersey City entered into eternal life on May 27, 2017. Beloved companion and best friend of Maureen Casey. Loving Uncle of Cynthia and Patty. He was predeceased by his parents Wallace and Catherine (nee: Sheehan) and his sister Mary...

May 26, 2017

Geraldine Zdancewicz, 79, of Bayonne, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017. Loving mother of Lynne & her husband James Mauro, and the late Keith Mannarino. Cherished grandmother of Jillian Mauro and Jenna Mannarino. Adored godmother of Jason Cossolini. Dear sister of the late Anita Cochran. Geraldine was a nurse who worked for Access Nursing in Jersey City...

May 26, 2017

Louise Contaldi (nee Spina) passed away Friday afternoon, May 26, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Louise was 82 years old. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a memorial mass at St. Thomas More Church, Fairfield, NJ on Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 at 10:00 am. A native of West Orange, NJ, Louise was born in Orange, NJ and...