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Alex T Berich
December 14, 2021
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Walter Albert Kozdemba
December 13, 2021
Walter Kozdemba, 74, of Ringwood, New Jersey passed away peacefully on December 13, 2021 at Valley Hospital. He was born on December 29, 1946 in Passaic, NJ to the late Agnes (Mielewski) and Walter Kozdemba. He previously resided in Wallington, Garfield and East Rutherford before moving to Ringwood in 1972. He was a proud graduate of East Rutherford High School...
Eugene N. Prebola
December 10, 2021
Eugene Nicholas "Gene" Prebola passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021 surrounded by his family. His stoic strength shone through in his final days, despite a long battle with heart disease. Gene was born on June 30, 1938 in the Bronx, New York, the middle child of Andrew Prebola and Sophie Guzik Prebola. He grew up in West New York,...
Rita Ann Piretra
December 9, 2021
The night sky has gained another star as Rita Ann Piretra (nee Rafalko) entered eternal rest on December 9, 2021 surrounded by her family. Wife to the late Laurence Piretra Sr., Rita is survived by her children Catherine Okulski and her husband Lester, Laurence Piretra Jr. and his wife Judy, Eileen Piretra, and Michael Piretra and his wife Liana. A...
John Joseph Gilday
December 5, 2021
In Memory of John J. Gilday 1932-2021 It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of John J. Gilday, 89, of Hamburg, NJ who was reunited with the love of his life Gloria on December 5 after a brief illness. Jack, as he was known, was a long time resident of Hudson County and was born and raised...
Helen Natyzak
November 30, 2021
Helen (Sue) Natyzak, of Johnsonburg, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2021 at the age of 101. Helen was born in Elizabeth, NJ to Samuel and Anna (Geleta) Pryslak who moved to Great Meadows in 1929. She worked on the family vegetable farm where she resided until marrying Barney Natyzak and moved to Johnsonburg. She worked various...
Agostino Aufiero
November 26, 2021
Agostino Aufiero 99, of West Milford, NJ, on Friday, November 26, 2021. Beloved husband of Georgette. Devoted father of Jerry Aufiero, Aline Giordano and her Husband Don. Agostino was an electrician for Picatinny Arsenal and a proud WWII veteran serving in the Army Air Corps.
Timothy A. Tedesco
November 23, 2021
It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we mourn the passing of Timothy A. Tedesco, 74, of Oakland, NJ on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. After winning his battle with cancer this past year, Tim succumbed suddenly to numerous complications brought on by ALS. Tim was born in Brooklyn, New York to Thomas and Mary Tedesco. He grew up in...
Michael Robert Kummerfeldt
November 21, 2021
It is with profound sadness and deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Michael Robert Kummerfeldt, 65, of Pompton Lakes, NJ, on Sunday November 21st, 2021, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born to parents, Frederick and Lillian Kummerfeldt, on June 29, 1956 in Pompton Plains, NJ. He graduated from Indian Hills High School in 1974...
Ellen Jean Beier
November 17, 2021
Ellen Jean Beier (Tomsey), 74 passed away unexpectedly on November 17,2021. She was born in Paterson NJ on December 22, 1946. She was a longtime resident of Oakland NJ. Ellen is survived by her two sisters Linda Piazza and Susan Jacobson and her brother Garry Tomsey. She has 3 children Elaine Beier, Eileen Marzabal and son, Paul Beier. Ellen is...
Ronald Joseph Furnbach Sr.
November 11, 2021
Ronald J. Furnbach Sr., 82, of Ringwood, NJ passed away on November 11, 2021. He was the husband of the one and only love of his life, Rosanne (nee LoCurto) for a very happy 61 years. They met in Erskine Lakes, Ringwood where Ron was born. After they married, Ron along with his brother, Marty, built their first home on...
Edward L. Angstadt
November 5, 2021
January 2,1939- November 5,2021 It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of a husband, father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle and friend…Edward L, Angstadt of Red Bank, New Jersey. Edward passed away on November 5,2021. Born on January 2, 1939, He was raised in Reading Pennsylvania. While living there he met and married Angela Milloni, also of Reading....
Linda Buonavita
October 20, 2021
Linda Marie Buonavita July 24, 1955 - October 20, 2021 We are sad to announce the peaceful passing of Linda Marie Buonavita. Linda was the loving daughter of Gerald and the late Dorothy Buonavita, formerly of Oakland, New Jersey. Survived by brothers Jerry (Mary) and Steven (Tina) Buonavita, niece Danielle and nephew James. Sadly missed by her cousins, and her...
William L. Fuchs
October 17, 2021
Our cherished William L. Fuchs, 92, peacefully passed away on October 17, 2021, surrounded by his loving children. Bill is survived by his son Randy, daughter and son-in-law Leighanne and Robert Egan, and daughter and son-in-law Heather and David Gavito. Blessed with six grandchildren, "Poppy" treasured Brandon and his wife Alyson, Connor, Trevor, Tierney, Brielle, and Brennan. Poppy was also...
Margaret M Carr
October 14, 2021
Margaret ("Peggy") Carr, 84, of Allendale, NJ (formerly of Franklin Lakes and Elmwood Park, NJ) passed away on October 14, 2021. She was born and raised in the Bronx, NY, daughter of John and Mary Agnes Carr. She graduated from Saint Helenas H.S. and Fordham University. She professed her vows to the Dominican order of Sparkill, NY where she served...
Jeanne M Lubben - Souris
October 9, 2021
On Saturday, October 9, 2021 the world lost a bright light. Jeanne Lubben Souris of Oakland NJ passed away from brain cancer at the much too young age of 61. She is preceded in death by her father Donald Lubben and brother John Lubben. She is survived by her loving husband Nikolaos Souris, her children Casey and Claudia Edision, her...
Rosalie Grande
September 21, 2021
Rosalie (Rose) Grande, 97, of Oakland passed away peacefully on September 21, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Eleuterio and Guadalupe Gerena in Vieques, Puerto Rico. Rose Married Frank Grande February 17, 1945. They had two children, Joseph and Carol. Rose retired from The Mandee Corporation in 1995 and, shortly after, decided to work for the...
Roberto Dacal
September 17, 2021
Roberto Dacal passed away peacefully on Friday September 17, 2021 just shy of his 90th birthday. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1931, Roberto learned early of adversity, losing his Dad before the age of two. He went on to work in Argentina's Central Post Office Investigations Unit where he had the opportunity to travel to many different parts of...
Christopher S. Walker
September 6, 2021
Christopher S. Walker passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at the age of 54. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Eileen, and his beautiful daughters, Kylie and Julianne. Chris is also survived by his mother Marie and her husband Frank Racanelli, and his father, Dana (Tex) Walker and his wife Linda. He was the loving brother...
Michael A. Bendzak
September 5, 2021
Michael Anthony Bendzak, 64, of Clifton NJ entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Michael was born in Passaic NJ to Josephine and Louis (deceased) Bendzak and raised in Garfield, N.J. Michael was a valiant fighter of cancer for many years. Michael's career included several upper management level positions including V.P. of Operations. This gave him opportunities to travel...
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