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Nancy A Caggiano

Nancy A Caggiano

December 27, 2022

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Betsy Reeves

Betsy Reeves

December 22, 2022

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Elizabeth "Betsy" Reeves (nee Stanton), former resident of Oakland, Bergenfield and Bloomfield NJ, passed away on Thursday, December 22nd, 2022. She was 62.

Her family will host a...

Stephen J. Simon

Stephen J. Simon

December 18, 2022

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Rosemary Mantei

Rosemary Mantei

December 11, 2022

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Rosemary Mantei, 95, a long-time resident of Oakland, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11 surrounded by her daughter Diane and son-in-law Robert Adler.  She is now safely home with her husband and three babies she...

Elizabeth Verderame

Elizabeth Verderame

December 11, 2022

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Elaine Clements Fuchs

Elaine Clements Fuchs

December 9, 2022

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Elaine Fuchs, beloved mother of Richard Fuchs, Thomas Fuchs and Elisa Pergolizzi; grandmother of Richard, Michael, Katherine, Jake, Jamie, Nicholas and Kyle, passed into eternal rest on December 9, 2022.  She grew up in Brooklyn, New York, attending Bay...

James Lawrence Mcdonnell

James Lawrence Mcdonnell

December 2, 2022

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James Lawrence McDonnell passed away Friday evening December 2, 2022 at the age of 70.  He was born in New York City, July 22nd 1952 and raised in Bronx, NY and Bergenfield NJ.  He attended Paramus Catholic and Graduated...

Frank J. Bednarek

Frank J. Bednarek

November 26, 2022

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Frank J. Bednarek, 90 of Franklin Lakes, NJ passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022. He was born December 10, 1931 in Butler, NJ. Frank was predeceased by his father Frank Bednarek and mother Frances...

Thomas Hale Smith

Thomas Hale Smith

November 23, 2022

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Thomas Hale Smith, Jr. was born in his parent's home on Jasper Street in Paterson, NJ on December 9, 1929 to the late Thomas Hale Smith and Alice Smith.  He departed this life on November 23, 2022...

Mary     Domenica Musto

Mary Domenica Musto

November 18, 2022

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Mary Domenica Musto, 94, formerly of Palisades Park and New Milford passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on 11/18/2022.

Mary was born in Guttenberg N.J. to Mary (Banzaca) and Michael Allia. She...

Arlene Margaret Sullivan

Arlene Margaret Sullivan

October 28, 2022

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Arlene Margaret Sullivan, 83, of Oakland, NJ passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones, in Oakland, NJ on 10/28/22.

Arlene was born on 10/29/1938...

Josephine Raucci

Josephine Raucci

October 20, 2022

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Anthony R. Dente

Anthony R. Dente

October 20, 2022

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Anthony Dente (90) of Oakland NJ passed away peacefully on October 20, 2022.

Anthony is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Loretta (Farrell); his children Claire Dente and her wife,...

Edward S Ryer

Edward S Ryer

October 9, 2022

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It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Edward S. Ryer, of Newport Coast, California.

Ed was born February 6, 1955 in New York City to Lillian and Alfred Ryer...

Kathleen M Rogers

Kathleen M Rogers

October 9, 2022

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Kathleen M. Rogers, 70, of Wanaque NJ, formally of Elmwood Park NJ, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Kathy was born on November 26, 1951 in the Bronx, New York to John J. & Kate...

John Mcmahon

John Mcmahon

October 9, 2022

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John (Jack) McMahon, 82, passed away October 9th, 2022 with his family by his side. Jack was born at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ June 6th, 1940. He graduated St. Cecilia High School in Englewood, NJ...

Richard Sparagoski

Richard Sparagoski

September 14, 2022

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Richard Sparagoski, age 73, passed peacefully on September 14th, 2022.  Beloved husband of Debra. Cherished father of Kim Crisanti and her husband Robert, Mandy Herman and Richard Sparagoski the II. Loving grandfather of Konnor and Christian Kovalcik...

Robert Edwin Burger

Robert Edwin Burger

August 28, 2022

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Robert E. Burger, age 93, passed away on August 28, 2022 at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. Robert was a resident of Oakland, NJ for 63 years .  He was born in Newark, N.J. and Robert graduated from...

Brian Paul Babish

Brian Paul Babish

August 26, 2022

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Unfortunately, after 8 months, Brian P. Babish succumbed to his battle against cancer much to the heartbreak of everyone who knew and loved him.

Born on August...

Emma Estela Cerda

Emma Estela Cerda

August 24, 2022

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Emma Estela Cerda (née Ampie) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24th, 2022, at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ at the age of ninety-two.

Emma is survived by her children...

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