Obituaries

May 22, 2020

Gracinda Lourenco (nee: DeSousa), 94 of Newark, entered into eternal rest on May 21, 2020 at St. Michael's Medical Center.  Born in Aveiro, Portugal, she lived there most of her life.  She had a brief stay in the US in 1978 but then returned to Portugal, becoming a resident of the US 7 years ago. She is predeceased by...

May 18, 2020

Heman Roy Bascom, 48 of Jersey City, entered into eternal rest on May 18, 2020 at Jersey City Medical Center.  Born in Guyana, he lived in Jersey City for many years.  Private Visitation will be held on Monday, May 25th - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Levandoski-Grillo Funeral Home, 44 Bay Ave., Bloomfield, NJ Interment will take...

May 16, 2020

Amparo Cecelia Clusan, 53 of East Orange, entered into eternal rest o May 16, 2020 at University Hospital, Newark. Cremation Services are being held in private.

May 15, 2020

Giovanni “John” Carisi of Garfield, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 15, 2020.  Born June 28, 1942 in Brancaleone, R.C., Italy, he lived in Garfield most of his life.   John or “Vanny” as he was known to his family, was a retired businessman and previous owner of Albano Shoes in Hackensack.  He was an avid gardener, connoisseur of...

May 12, 2020

Richard James Oliver, known for his wonderful smile and great sense of humor, passed away on May 12 at the age of 94. Richard was the son of Mary Mullin and Joseph Oliver of Newark, NJ and brother of Joseph David Oliver. He leaves behind nieces and nephews, Joseph Oliver and Kevin Oliver and Nancy Szwast, as well as...

May 12, 2020

Michael Zummo, Jr., 72 of Bloomfield, entered into eternal rest on May 12, 2020 at his home.   Born in Newark, he has lived most of his life in Bloomfield.  Cremation Services are private.

May 11, 2020

May 11, 2020

Luba Suchowacki, 69 of Jersey City, entered into eternal rest on May 11, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born April 26, 1951 in Grebocice, Wroclaw, Poland, to the late Michael & Justyna Czerboniak, she lived in Jersey City since the age of 11.  She was a retired accounts payable analyst for JP Morgan Chase. Luba loved living...

May 11, 2020

Michael Cataldo, 69 of Kearny, entered into eternal rest on May 11, 2020 at Jersey City Medical Center.  He is the beloved son of the late Louis Cataldo & Lucy Sperranza.   He was a retired account specialist for Prudential Insurance Co., Roseland, NJ. Cremation Services are private.

May 11, 2020

Abraham R. Navia, 49 of Kearny, entered into eternal rest on May 11, 2020 at University Hospital, Newark.  Born January 10, 1971 in Newark, he lived in Kearny for many years.  He was employed with Hanover Warehouse for the past 13 years.  He is survived by his wife, Sheyla Maldonado, son, Gabriel Navia, his mother and other family members....

May 11, 2020

Charles Edward Roberts III (Rob,) 45, of Glen Ridge, NJ, entered into eternal rest on May 11, 2020 at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City.  He leaves behind a wife, Alice (nee: Baker) and three children, Shea, 15, Natalie, 12, and Gavin, 10 as well as his parents, Dotty Roberts and Ned (Charles Edward Roberts, Jr) of Waretown, NJ.,...

May 10, 2020

Adele Valenti (nee Rovelli), 99, a Jersey City, N.J. native and Morris Township, N.J. resident, peacefully passed on May 10, 2020. Born October 25, 1920 in Hoboken to the late Frank and Mae Rovelli,  grew up in Jersey City, N.J.  She later relocated to Caldwell, N.J., where she resided for 22 years.  In her early life, as the oldest...

May 9, 2020

September 30, 1929 - May 9, 2020 Resided in New York, NY It is with a heavy heart that we share with family, friends and former students the news that Tamara Sydoriak, our loving mother, grandmother and teacher, passed away on May 9th at the age of 90. A graveside service at St. Andrews Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery in South...

May 9, 2020

Carlos Velasquez, 66 of Bloomfield, entered into eternal rest on May 9, 2020 at Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville.  Born March 15, 1954 in Trujillo, Peru, he lived in Bloomfield.   He was employed with Alden Leeds, Houlihan's & Qualco, Inc for over 20 years.  Viewing and Cremation was held privately.

May 9, 2020

Jenny Maria Rodriguez, 55 of Bloomfield, entered into eternal rest on May 9, 2020 at Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville.   Born in Ecuador, she lived in Bloomfield for many years.   She was a owner of Holly Tree Landscaping.  Cremation Services are being held privately.

May 7, 2020

James Edward Noonan, age 87, died peacefully on May 7, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice, Auburndale, FL. Jim was born May 1, 1933 in Newark, NJ, and was one of three children born to Joseph and Elsie Noonan. He was predeceased by his parents and sister Janet and her husband Rodney Whitteaker of Myrtle Beach, SC. Survivors include his...

May 6, 2020

Thomas was the devoted husband of Susie Oppong and the beloved father of Nelly Aikins.

May 5, 2020

May 5, 2020

John V. Marto, 91 of Jersey City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Bayonne Medical Center. Born in Jersey City to the late Carmella and Giovanni Marto, he was a lifelong resident. John’s philosophy of life was shaped by the Great Depression.  As the youngest child in a family of four brothers – he quickly learned...

May 5, 2020

Cecile Janelle Aponte, 34 of Paterson, entered into eternal life on May 5, 2020 at her home.  Born in Paterson she was a lifelong resident. Cremation services were held privatley.