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Rocco J Demenna

Rocco J Demenna

September 3, 2018

The Family of Rocco "Chef Pa" DeMenna sadly announce his unexpected, yet peaceful passing at his home with his family on Monday, September 3rd. Rocco was a devoted family man both to his family at home and his family at work, his beloved Pearl River Hilton. Rocco is predeceased by his mother Mae and Rocco his father. Rocco is survived...

Valeer Claeys

Valeer Claeys

August 27, 2018

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Roger Marchese

Roger Marchese

August 12, 2018

Roger Marchese of Oakland, NJ passed away at the age of 93 on Aug. 12, 2018. Born in Paterson, the family moved to Wyckoff in 1937, and then to Oakland in 1958. He is survived by his wife Ruth (nee FitzMaurice) of 69 years, his son Kim (Linda) of Oakland, his daughter Susan Green (Terry) of Wyoming, grandson Kevin (Maya)...

Joan M. Tarantino

Joan M. Tarantino

August 2, 2018

Joan M. Tarantino, 93, of Oakland, NJ went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 2, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Paul Tarantino. Devoted mother of Daniel and wife, Marcia, of Port Saint Lucie, FL, and Jill Dedrick and her husband, Anthony, of Oakland. Cherished grandmother of Tyler Dedrick, Timothy and Nicole Dedrick, Elyse and Sean...

Barbara Hope Metelski

Barbara Hope Metelski

July 10, 2018

Barbara Hope Metelski passed away peacefully on July 10, 2018. Memorial service to be held Wednesday, July 18th from 4-8 p.m. at the Oakland Memorial Home. Barbara's love for her family and friends will continue on forever. Barbara is survived by her husband, William, her daughter Carly, and her brother Jeffrey Skinner. Memorial donations may be made in lieu of...

Andrew Belden Dumont

Andrew Belden Dumont

July 5, 2018

Andrew Belden DuMont, 56, of Oakland, NJ passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 after battling an extended illness. Drew was born in Montclair, NJ to Allen and Josephine DuMont on May 6, 1962. A graduate of Keene State College (New Hampshire) Drew received his BS in Electrical Engineering. Drew worked at AI Logix as a Chief Technology Officer and...

John Junta

John Junta

June 17, 2018

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John Junta, 85 of Ramsey, NJ passed on Sunday, June 17, 2018. A private cremation was held by the family.

Candelaria Cohen De Taveres

Candelaria Cohen De Taveres

June 3, 2018

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Owen Kavanagh

Owen Kavanagh

May 31, 2018

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Owen Kavanagh, age 86, of Budd Lake NJ, passed away on May 31, 2018.

Born in the Bronx to Elizabeth Harley and John Kavanagh, he attended St Jerome School and Cardinal Hayes High School.

He served...

Robert Demott

Robert Demott

May 28, 2018

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Robert E. De Mott, 88, of Pompton Plains, formerly of Manasquan, passed away on May 27, 2018. Born in Rutherford, he attended Rutgers University, Class of 1953, and served for 2 years as a lieutenant in an Air Force Supply...

Philip M. Lilley

Philip M. Lilley

May 25, 2018

Philip Murray Lilley, of Oakland, NJ entered the kingdom of heaven on Friday, May 25th surrounded by family. He was born to the late Homer and Anita Lilley on Aug 16, 1936, in Summit NJ. While growing up in Bloomfield, Philip graduated in 1955 from St Benedict High School of Newark. He attended Boston College and Seton Hall as an...

Donna Jean Simonelli

Donna Jean Simonelli

May 25, 2018

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Donna Jean Simonelli (nee Gallagher), 57 years old, passed away peacefully Friday, May 25 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Raised in Oakland, NJ resided in Bloomingdale, NJ. Beloved wife of Stephen Simonelli. Devoted mother of sons Matthew and Gregory Simonelli...

Lesley Joan Grimm

Lesley Joan Grimm

May 19, 2018

Lesley Joan Grimm (August 14, 1950 - May 19, 2018) Lesley Joan Grimm, 67, of Oakland joined God's garden on Saturday, May 19, 2018 while surrounded by loved ones and resting peacefully at home. She was born in Birmingham, England and lived there until 1964. It was then that her parents, the late Douglas Smith and the late Joan Smith...

Edward W. Tryon

Edward W. Tryon

May 6, 2018

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Sr. Tryon, Edward age 78 of Franklin Lakes NJ formerly of Hackensack NJ passed away May 6, 2018 surrounded by his family. Edward married Barbara T. Musser in 1961 and had eight children. Edward was a carpenter and worked for...

Robert  "Bob"    T. Alexander

Robert "Bob" T. Alexander

May 5, 2018

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Robert "Bob" Alexander passed away on May 5th, 2018 at the age of 68. Bob was a 38 year resident of Oakland, New Jersey, and is survived by his wife Catherine (neé McKenna) of 42 years, his daughter Abigail,...

Dorothy Marie Constants

Dorothy Marie Constants

May 2, 2018

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Gerard Beach

Gerard Beach

April 18, 2018

Gerard S. Beach 1937 - 2018 Gerard (Jerry) Beach, 80, passed away April 18, 2018 at his home in Franklin Lakes, NJ He served in the U.S. Army and had a lifelong career and retired from Bell Labs/Lucent Technologies. His lifelong passions were photography, fishing, traveling and spending time with his children. He is forever cherished by his significant other...

Charles D. Verderame

Charles D. Verderame

April 17, 2018

Charles Dominic Verderame passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Oakland, New Jersey on April 17, 2018 at the age of 101. He is survived by his beloved wife Elizabeth of 61 years, loving father of Lance and his wife Marilyn of Livingston Manor, New York, Suzanne (Verderame) Singh and her husband Ranjit of Oakland, New Jersey, proud...

Elizabeth Kehoe

Elizabeth Kehoe

April 13, 2018

Elizabeth Kehoe "Liz", 58 of Franklin Lakes N.J., passed away at home peacefully in the loving arms of her family on April 13th. Liz was born in Jersey City, N.J. to caring parents Michael and Grace Vitulano on April 27, 1959. She attended Indian Hills High School and graduated in 1977. Liz went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts...

James E. Mcwilliams

James E. Mcwilliams

April 12, 2018

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James E McWilliams, 76, of Riverdale, NJ, formerly of Oakland, NJ, passed on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Beloved husband of Angela (nee Albino). Devoted father of  Kalyn Freer, Lara Zucker, Erin De Palma and James McWilliams. Loving grandfather of Tristan...

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