Obituaries

Apr 1, 2020

Serafin was cremated privately.

Apr 1, 2020

Leonarda Oddo (nee Prisinzano) died peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 in Montclair.  Born on February 24, 1940 in Petralia Soprana (Fasanò), Sicily to the late Giuseppe and Maria Concetta (nee Minneci) Prisinzano. She is predeceased by her husband Giuseppe Oddo. Leonarda (aka Alda, Narduzza) was born and raised in a pastoral town in Sicily. She emigrated to New...

Apr 1, 2020

Iris Blanco, 64 of Hoboken, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Atrium at Hamilton Park.  Born October 5, 1955 in Jersey City, she lived in Hoboken for 36 years.  Iris enjoyed sewing, spending time with her friends and supporting St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.   She is the beloved wife of Jose Blanco, cherished mother of...

Apr 1, 2020

Joseph F. Strycharz, 81 of Bloomfield, formerly of Newark, entered into eternal rest on April 1, 2020 at his home.  He is survived by his children, Susan Wilke, Donna Dillon, and Robert Strycharz. Seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and former spouses Patricia Strycharz and Jennifer Montague. Cremation is being held privately.

Mar 31, 2020

John Francis Donato, 83 of Cliffside Park, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 26, 1937 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Antonio and Rose Donato (nee Arturi). John was proudly raised in downtown Jersey City and was a devoted and loving family...

Mar 30, 2020

Maria Isabel Ardon, 87 of Orange, entered into eternal rest on March 30, 2020 at St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston.  Born November 22, 1932 in Nueva Concepcio, El Salvador, she has lived in the US since 1945 and in the Orange area since 1987. Maria is survived by her children; Julia, Alicia, Leonor, Guillermo & Mauricio and many grandchildren...

Mar 25, 2020

Marie Antoinette Donato, 96 of Cliffside Park, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.  Born on July 21st, 1923 in Marcellinara, Italy, the daughter of the late Antonio and Rose Donato (nee Arturi).  Marie came to America at a very young age and was proudly raised in downtown...

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Mar 23, 2020

Little baby girl Maurelys Gonzalez was born at Beth Israel Medical Center on February 18, 2020 and quickly returned to God on March 23, 2020.  She leaves behind her parents Mauricio & Paula. Cremation was private.

Mar 22, 2020

Marco Rea, age 72, died peacefully Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ while under hospice care and the care of his loving family. Mr. Rea is survived by his wife of 10 years, Maryanne (Klocko), he is also survived by his sons from a former marriage Joseph and  spouse Kendall, Vincent and spouse...

Mar 21, 2020

Dolores McCrea, 69 of Bloomfield, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston after a courageous battle with cancer.   Born March 23, 1950 to the late Walter & Helen Pontown, in Bloomfield, she was a lifelong resident.  She is the beloved wife of Thomas McCrea, loving mother or Scott & his wife...

Mar 20, 2020

Luigi was the beloved husband of the late Carol J Mustillo; the devoted father of Diana Wright and husband, Andrew, Antonietta Marie and Maddalena Marie Mustillo and Luigi Valentino Mustillo and the loving grandfather of Carolyn and Kathryn Wright. Luigi was retired from Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia where he was a project manager for the computer system.

Mar 20, 2020

Eugene "Gene" Cattaneo, 59 of Jersey City, entered into eternal life on March 20, 2020 at Jersey City Medical Center.  Born in Jersey City to the late Gabriel Cattaneo & Helen DiRenzi, he was a lifelong resident.  He was employed as a sales manager for an auto dealership in Woodbridge. He is survived by his sister Elodia Cattaneo Garretson...

Mar 16, 2020

Stefania Gabara (nee: Gornicka), 95 of Bloomfield, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 16, 2020 at her home.  Born in Poland, she has lived in Bloomfield since 1951.    Growing up during the troubling times of WWII, her and her soon to be husband (Edward) were both confined to German Labor Camps.  It was there, that they met, supported...

Mar 15, 2020

Mar 12, 2020

There will be future services held at St John's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Newark followed by burial of cremains at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.

Mar 12, 2020

Teresa Lopez Monserate, 79 of Bloomfield, entered into eternal rest on March 12, 2020 at her home.  Born in Carolinas, Puerto Rico on December 20, 1940, she settled in Newark some 48 years ago and eventually to Bloomfield.   Teresa was devoted to her family, she loved to cook and always enjoyed beautiful flowers.  She is the beloved mother of...

Mar 12, 2020

Juana Tobar de Valle, 92 of West Orange, entered into eternal rest on March 12, 2020.  Born October 21, 1927 in Nueva Concepcion, El Salvador, she has lived in the Orange area since 1982.   Juana was a devoted mother, lovingly caring for her family all her life.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Bernardo Valle. She...