Obituaries

Jul 8, 2017

David Peterson Sr, 81, of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away on July 8. Beloved husband of Lucille Peterson (nee French). Devoted father of David Peterson, Jr & his wife Karen, Darlene Bunker & her husband Rick, and Cathy Backensto & her husband Benjamin. Adored grandfather of Kyle, Nicole, Kelsey, Cayla, Mackenzie, and Jonah and cherished uncle of many nieces and...

Jul 8, 2017

Torraca, Assunta (nee Scarpa), 98, of Rutherford, passed away on July 8, 2017. She was born in Gioi, Italy. She is predeceased by her husband Carmelo, her daughter Lidia and granddaughter Susan. She is survived by her beloved children Antonio, Mario and Nicolina. She was the adored grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial and Funeral Mass will take...

Jul 3, 2017

Bongiovanni, Theresa (nee Pavone), 94, lifelong resident of Fairfield, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Antonio Bongiovanni. Loving mother of Lawrence & his wife Helen Bongiovanni, Angela Bongiovanni & her fianc Steven Petrozzino, Anthony & his wife Christiane Bongiovanni, Joseph & his wife Debbie Bongiovanni and Theresa Ann & her husband Louis...

Jul 3, 2017

John A. Riker, Jr., of 101 Brooksby Village Drive, Peabody, MA 01960, formerly of Leonia, NJ, Mountain Lakes, NJ and Boonton Park, NJ, passed away on July 3, 2017 at the age of 89. He was the beloved husband of 64 years to Norma DeLorenzo Riker and loving father to Kimberly of Melrose, MA, Douglas of Boston, MA, Wayne of...

Jul 1, 2017

Anthony "Pete" Cassera, 92, of Fairfield entered into eternal life on July 1. He was the beloved husband of Grace Louise Cassera (nee Nigro), and devoted father of Theodore Cassera & wife Laura, Anthony Cassera & wife Angel, Arlene McCormack & husband Will, Jo Ann Genitempo & husband Alan, and Donna Diferdinando & husband Frank. Dear grandfather of Michael, Michelle,...

Jun 29, 2017

Joseph A. Bugiada, 84, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017. Beloved husband of Eileen Bugiada (nee Healy). Loving father of the late Eileen Nazare and Eddie Bugiada. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas Nazare & his wife Jennifer and Nicky Bugiada. Adored great-grandfather of Nicholas & Andrew. Mr. Bugiada was in the US Navy serving in the...

Jun 28, 2017

Albert B. Fiore, 89, of Fairfield, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Jean M. Fiore (nee Rapa). Loving father of Joseph A. Fiore & his wife Kim and Ronald J. Fiore & his wife Donna. Dear brother of Jean Gailey. Cherished grandfather of Jason & his wife Tiffany, Amanda, Andrew & Emily....

Jun 26, 2017

Victor Manuel Roman, Jr., 23, of Lyndhurst died on Monday, June 26, 2017 at home. Born in Secaucus, NJ, he was a longtime Lyndhurst resident. VJ was a graduate of Lyndhurst High School Class of 2012 and attended Bergen County Community College as a communications major. He was employed by Goya Pools for over 5 years. For those who know...

Jun 26, 2017

Marion Lynn Luciano (nee Cheek), 58, of Bellmawr, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017. Beloved wife of John A. Luciano. Loving mother of John P. and Kristen P. Luciano. Cherished "Nana" of Layla Luciano. Dear sister of Thomas Cheek, Paula Cheek, Doreen McAuliffe, Darlene Lescota and the late William Cheek. Also survived by half-brother Paul Carbone. Mrs....

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

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 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 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...