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George Lessuck

George Lessuck

January 22, 2020

George Lessuck, 96, husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and honored WWII veteran passed away on January 22, 2020. George was born in Paterson, New Jersey to Constance and John Lessuck on September 16, 1923. He attended Eastside High School where he was president of his class and a left tackle on the Eastside football team. The team won the...

Louise Teresa Dugan

Louise Teresa Dugan

January 21, 2020

Louise Dugan of Ramsey, N.J., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Christian Health Care Center, Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Wyckoff, N.J. She was 90. Born April 11, 1929 in Hackensack, N.J., Louise was one of three children of Ralph and Angelina Marchione. Raised in Wood-Ridge, N.J., she worked as a secretary, before moving to River Vale, N.J....

David M Panas

David M Panas

January 20, 2020

David Marlyn Panas (April 30, 1939 - January 20, 2020) David M. Panas, 80, of Oakland, NJ, passed away January 20, 2020. He was born in Peekskill, NY, on April 30, 1939, the son of Walter and Ula (Henery) Panas, raised in Shrub Oak, NY, and lived in Oakland for 58 years. He was predeceased by his parents and brother,...

Theresa Marie Trapani

Theresa Marie Trapani

January 20, 2020

Theresa Marie Trapani, age 96, passed away on January 20 th. She was born in the Bronx, New York. Theresa was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Trapani and the beloved daughter of Vincenza and Vincent Macri. She is survived by her daughter Barbara and her dearest grandchildren Jason and Jennifer and great grandchildren Hanna, Lucas, Nicholas and Olivia....

Joseph Patrick Torre Jr.

Joseph Patrick Torre Jr.

January 16, 2020

Joseph Patrick Torre Jr age 85 of Oakland, Beloved husband of Anna Mae (nee Decker). Joe was born in Passaic NJ and resided in Lodi before moving to Oakland NJ 40 Years ago. Joe served in the Navy Reserve for 12 Years. Before retiring in 2000 Joe was a Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch in Paramus, NJ Joe was a...

Noreen Kaiser

Noreen Kaiser

January 14, 2020

Noreen Kaiser (nee Curtis), 82, of Ringwood passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 after a long illness. She is survived by her devoted husband of fifty-seven years, Robert B. Kaiser and her beloved children and their spouses; Robyn and Timothy Faenza and Robert Jr. and Sandra Kaiser; her grandchildren, Timothy Jr., Daniel, Grace, Gavin, Bianca and Sophia; her sisters,...

John J Denaro

John J Denaro

January 6, 2020

John J. Denaro, 83, of Toms River, NJ passed away on Monday January 6, 2020 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Born in Madison, NJ, John lived in Kinnelon, NJ for 40 years before moving to Toms River 12 years ago. John was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a self-employed car salesman for over 40...

Jared Spingler

Jared Spingler

December 28, 2019

It is with a heavy heart we announce Jared Timothy Spingler, age 37, of Oakland, NJ, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019. A devoted son, father, friend and brother, Jared enjoyed spending time with close friends and family, but most importantly with his son, Liam. A graduate of William Paterson University, Jared was the energy in the room the...

William Tully

William Tully

December 22, 2019

William Tully 11/19/31 to 12/22/19 William Tully, 88, of Oakland, New Jersey passed away Sunday December 22, 2019 surrounded by his adoring family. Bill was born in Clifton, NJ to Francis and Mary Tully. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard Tully. Bill (aka Tully, Wild Willy, Poppo) married his sweetheart Lenore (Lenni) Mendelsohn on New Year's Eve and this...

Joseph Morgan White

Joseph Morgan White

December 19, 2019

Joseph Morgan White, age 51, of Oakland, NJ, died peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019. A devoted friend and brother, Joe enjoyed spending time with close friends and family. A graduate of New England College in New Hampshire, Joe was an avid hockey player. He enjoyed mountain biking, snowboarding, and the New York Rangers. Joe was a devoted father. He...

Donna Lynn Iasiello

Donna Lynn Iasiello

December 16, 2019

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Donald Joseph Sena

Donald Joseph Sena

October 28, 2019

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On Monday, October 28, 2019, Donald J. Sena, husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 76.

Don was born June 27, 1943 in Yonkers, NY to Dominick and Madeline (Ciliberti) Sena. The first in his...

Jean E Lacass

Jean E Lacass

October 24, 2019

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JEAN ELIZABETH LACASS

2/22/1930.     10/24/2019

Come celebrate the life of a faithful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Jean lived her life according God and her bible and believed we need to...

Edward J. Harte

Edward J. Harte

October 20, 2019

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Obituary of Edward Joseph Harte, 81, of Mahwah passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 20, 2019.  He was born and lived in Brooklyn, NY for many years before moving to Franklin Lakes in 1975. He worked...

Lois Beverly Leo

Lois Beverly Leo

October 17, 2019

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Lois B Leo was born to Peter and Florence Meisinger on July 19, 1932. She grew up in Union City, N.J.and moved to Oakland in the 1940's with her family.

In 1951 she married Vincent and built their...

Peter Martin Pfeiffer

Peter Martin Pfeiffer

October 16, 2019

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Peter Martin Pfeiffer was born on October 29th, 1947 to Elizabeth and Oscar Pfeiffer in Hoboken New Jersey.  He was married to Karen (Donovan) for 46 years and had two daughters, Jennifer and Deborah.  He was an Army Veteran, having...

Laura Maria Rasa

Laura Maria Rasa

October 15, 2019

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Oakland – Laura M. Rasa (Giovannini), 81 of Oakland, died Tuesday 10/15/19 at Morristown Medical Center.   She was born and raised in Newark, but later moved to Oakland to raise her family and lived there for over 50 years.  She...

Constance M. Monks

Constance M. Monks

October 15, 2019

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Constance Monks (nee Williams) 90, was a lifelong resident of Oakland until moving into the Holland Christian Home in North Haledon in 2007.

Connie is predeceased (1992) by her loving husband Arnold of 44 years. She...

Lillian V O'Brien

Lillian V O'Brien

October 15, 2019

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Genevieve Albanese

Genevieve Albanese

October 9, 2019

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1929 - 2019

Genevieve Albanese (nee Sierakowski) of Pompton Lakes, NJ passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the age of 90.

She is predeceased by her husband Dominick Albanese.  She is survived by her...

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