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Georgiana  Farmilette

Georgiana Farmilette

November 8, 2015

Farmilette, Georgiana (nee Baich) 68 of Bloomingdale, NJ entered into eternal life and health on Sunday November 8, 2015. She is survived by her daughter Dawn Kica and husband Paul J. Kica, Marcia Ryan, Sister Carol Casimiro, Grandchildren Daniel, Joseph, Brandon and Mackenzie Rose. Nephew George. Georgiana loved playing cards, bingo, dominos and doing puzzles. Her family and grandchildren were...

Joseph F. Norton

Joseph F. Norton

November 5, 2015

Norton, Joseph F., 76, of Ringwood passed away Nov. 5th after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Carol (White) Norton for 55 years. Devoted father of Carol Miller and husband John, Kenneth and wife Rose, Lisa Holton and husband Sean and Robert Norton. Loving grandfather of John & Elizabeth Miller, Patrick, Kyle and Caroline Holton. Born in Charlotte, NC. He...

Martin W. Klie

Martin W. Klie

November 3, 2015

Klie, Martin W. age 77 of Ringwood, NJ on November 3, 2015. He was born in Lancaster, PA. Beloved husband of Marie (nee Small) Klie Loving father of Kimberly and her husband Anthony Hyden of Oakland, NJ and Martin S. and his wife Rosemary Klie of Ridgewood, NJ. Devoted brother of Carolann O'Byrne of Wallkill, NY. , Thomas Klie of...

Dolores M. Thompson

Dolores M. Thompson

October 29, 2015

Thompson, Dolores, 85 passed into eternal life on Thursday, October 29, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dolores was born in Passaic and had lived in Oakland since 1962. Prior to her retirement in 1998, she was employed by Jencraft Corporation in Totowa for over forty years. Her passions, besides working, were gardening, caring for her family, and being...

Joseph J. Norton

Joseph J. Norton

October 18, 2015

Norton, Joseph J. 80, of Ringwood, New Jersey. Formally of the Bronx New York. Passed away October 18, 2015. Joseph passed away at his home in Ringwood NJ. He is survived by his wife Patricia Norton of Ringwood and His loving daughters Eileen Norton-Russo of West Milford, New Jersey, and Mary Norton-Gibson of Mechanicsville, Maryland. He is predeceased by his...

Georgina L. Gallup

Georgina L. Gallup

October 15, 2015

Gallup, Georgina "Jeanie" age 80 of Oakland passed away on October 15, 2015. Daughter of Lily and George Dobson, Jeanie was born in the District of Plymouth, England and was one of thirteen children. She is survived by her sisters Patrice and Barbara in England. Loving wife of Joseph Gallup, they were married for 53 years. Jeanie is also survived...

Nancy  Palumbo

Nancy Palumbo

September 28, 2015

PALUMBO Nancy A., 67, of Oakland passed away on September 28, 2015. Born in Columbus, OH, she was raised there until she relocated in 1968 to Wayne, NJ. She resided in Wayne for 20 years before moving to Oakland for 10 years and then to Greenwood Lake, NY for 9 years before finally returning back to Oakland for the remainder...

Paul J. Jennings

Paul J. Jennings

September 23, 2015

Jennings, Paul Joseph 73, of Oakland, passed away at home on September 23 rd., 2015. Devoted husband to Suzanne Jennings [nee Graynor], wonderful father to Robert Jennings and his wife Lynda of Cliffside Park, and Kurt Jennings and his wife Jamie of Butler. Loving grandfather to Claudia, Alex, and Soren. Paul was also a fantastic brother-in-law, amazing uncle, and loyal...

Benjamin  Spagnolo

Benjamin Spagnolo

September 20, 2015

Spagnolo, Benjamin, 77, of Oakland, NJ on September 20th 2015. Ben worked as an Electrical Engineer for 45 years with Singer Kearfott. He leaves behind his loving wife of 33 years, Claire Spagnolo (nee: Burke). Ben was a devoted father to his daughters Debbie Elia and husband James Foley, Donna and Dave Kimmel, Diane and Joe Stio, Sandra and Scott...

Francis P. Reilly Sr.

Francis P. Reilly Sr.

September 5, 2015

Reilly, Francis P. Sr. 78 0f Wanaque NJ on September 5, 2015. Frank worked as a Construction Forman for the elevator industry Local One I.U.E.C. Loving husband of Jessie Ann Reilly (nee O'Toole) devoted father of Frances Reilly Jr., Michael Reilly and his wife Barbara, Jessie Reilly, the late Kathryn Schnell (2015) and son-in-law Dave. Caring brother of James Reilly...

Christina C. Angus

Christina C. Angus

September 4, 2015

Angus, Christina (nee Donatacci) passed away peacefully at home with her loving family at her side on September 4, 2015. Christina was born to Marguerite and Salvatore Donatacci on March 13, 1920 in Hoboken, NJ. She is pre-deceased by her sister Lenore Ialongo and brothers Pasquale and Salvatore Donatacci. She married the late Harold Angus on March 18, 1944 and...

Alfred  Hertel

Alfred Hertel

September 1, 2015

Hertel, Alfred Walter 86, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2015. He was born in Passaic, NJ to Arno and Ella Hertel (Pleissner) on September 27, 1928. He grew up in Clifton NJ and lived in Oakland many years before retiring to Hilton Head Island, SC. He was a graduate of Rutgers College of Pharmacy. Alfred was the owner of...

Phyllis  Doig

Phyllis Doig

August 5, 2015

Doig, Phyllis A was born September 2, 1932.She passed away early morning of August 5, 2015. Survived by her husband William J. Doig, son William J. Doig Jr., daughter in law Dana Doig , daughter Doreen Doig, predeceased daughter Debra Toepfer, sister Pat Pacelli, and her six grandchildren Kristen Toepfer & Sidney Church, Jessica & Richard Allen, Richard & Kelly...

Marion  Kearney

Marion Kearney

August 3, 2015

Marion Kearney (nee Rebele) of Oakland, NJ on August 3, 2015. Beloved wife of Dr. James A. Kearney M.D. of Oakland, NJ. Loving mother of Tim and his wife Emelia Kearney of Oak Ridge, NJ., Kathy Kearney of Las Vegas, NV. Peggy and her husband Scott Kochan of West Milford, NJ. Cherished grandmother of Michaela, Meghan and Matthew Kochan, Caroline...

Antoinette M. Norton

Antoinette M. Norton

July 24, 2015

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Joseph R. Mikulka

Joseph R. Mikulka

July 21, 2015

Mikulka, Joseph, R. age 98 of Saddle Brook, NJ on Tuesday July 21, 2015 beloved husband of 67 years of Mary (nee Pryslak) Mikulka loving father of Nancy A. and her husband Bradford R. Sr. Waudby of Oakland, NJ, Cherished grandfather of Bradford R Jr and his wife Erica Waudby and Ashley M. Waudby. Most adoring great grandfather of Joseph...

Christopher J. Birch

Christopher J. Birch

July 6, 2015

Birch, Christopher James 31 of Wyckoff who grew up in North Haledon passed away on July 6, 2015 from a tragic accident in Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Manchester Regional High School, Kean University and the Morris County Police Academy. He is survived by his beloved wife Karen (Cassidy) Birch; his mother Donna (DeRemer) Birch; his father James Birch;...

Elizabeth Rose Meyer

Elizabeth Rose Meyer

July 2, 2015

Elizabeth Rose "Boop" Meyer (Lembo) returned home to heaven peacefully on July 2, 2015 in Oakland, NJ at the age of 87. Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Thomas Meyer; 2 daughters, Rosemarie and Sandy, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 2 siblings, Carl Lembo and Catherine Sampson. She is preceded in...

Irene  Adami

Irene Adami

June 28, 2015

Adami, Irene (nee: Pierce) of Oakland, NJ passed away peacefully on June 28, 2015. Irene worked as a realtor for over 25 years and loved to square dance and collect antiques. Irene leaves behind her loving husband Ensio Adami and her devoted children Patrick and Audrey. Caring sister of the late Michael Pierce. Visitation will be Tuesday June 30, at...

Theresa M. Tagliareni

Theresa M. Tagliareni

June 27, 2015

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