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William Thor De Lorenzo

William Thor De Lorenzo

March 23, 2015

De Lorenzo, William Thor. of Oakland, NJ on March 23, 2015 Son of William De Lorenzo, Jr. and Anne De Lorenzo. Dear Brother of Diana Tocko, Paul De Lorenzo and Keith De Lorenzo. Uncle to Jessica, John and Stephanie Tocko, Kyle and Kelsey De Lorenzo. Nephew of Neil De Lorenzo, Gioia Hoag and Sally Lindstrom. Born in Hackensack, NJ, graduate...

James E. Mulcahy

James E. Mulcahy

March 22, 2015

Mulcahy, James E. 80, a resident of Oakland NJ for 49 years, passed away on March 22, 2015 from Congestive Heart Failure. Mr. Mulcahy was the beloved husband of 54 years to his wife Joni, loving father of Pam Masarwa and her husband, Rachman; James Mulcahy and his wife, Lisa; Tom Mulcahy and his wife, Regina, cherished grandfather (PA) of...

Karl-Werner  Blunck

Karl-Werner Blunck

March 12, 2015

Blunck, Karl-Werner 86 of Oakland, NJ on March 12, 2015. Karl was born in Hamburg Germany and came to the US in 1956 with his wife and son. Karl worked as a carpenter. He leaves behind his loving Wife Ursula (nee Behrens), Son Joachim Blunck of California and daughter Annette Hartmann and her husband Danny of Oakland, NJ. Grand children...

Vincent R Carabello

Vincent R Carabello

March 10, 2015

Vincenzo (Vincent) Carabello passed peacefully on March 10, 2015 at the Valley Hospital. Born in Paterson, NJ and a long-time resident of Oakland New Jersey. He was a Veteran of the Korean War. Vincent retired from the Teamsters Local 560 – and worked for the NJSEA as the Teamsters Shop Stewart. He was a devoted father and husband to his...

John  Sakac

John Sakac

February 25, 2015

Sakac, John J. Jr., of Oakland, NJ passed away on February 25, one week after turning 85. Though John was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 1993, he never let the disease dictate how he lived. To his last days, he made the most of each day with his wife, Jean Sakac who he met in 1955 and wed in 1956....

Grace  Krass

Grace Krass

February 21, 2015

Krass, Grace (nee Martin) 90 of Oakland, NJ on February 21, 2015. Loving mother of Mark Krass and his wife Carol, devoted grandmother of Jillian and Jaime, caring sister of Joseph Martin. Funeral Liturgy will be on Wednesday February 25, 2015 at 10 AM at Queen of Peace Church 10 Franklin Place North Arlington, NJ 07031 NJ followed by a...

Ryan C Whitehead

Ryan C Whitehead

February 20, 2015

Whitehead, Ryan Christopher 31 of Oakland, NJ left us unexpectedly on February 20, 2015. He was such a blessing to his family and friends. He had a smile that lit up a room; making friends wherever he went. He was such a loving, caring son. He was born in Baltimore, MD on June 12, 1983. He graduated from Indian Hills...

Margaret  Houghton

Margaret Houghton

February 11, 2015

Houghton, Margaret (nee Kimble) 85 of Oakland, NJ. On February 11, 2015. Margaret devoted much of her time to the Salvation Army League Paterson, NJ, MADD of Teaneck, NJ, the Visiting Angels, was a Sunday school teacher at Ponds Reformed Church Oakland, NJ and spoke before Congress on behalf of the family owned Pharmacies. Margaret is survived by her two...

Suzanne T. Shevelove

Suzanne T. Shevelove

January 29, 2015

Shevelove, Suzanne T. (nee Lomonaco) age 59 of Oakland, NJ formerly of Mesa, AZ on January 29, 2015. Loving wife of the late David Shevelove (2002). Dear mother of Timothy and Emily Shevelove, devoted sister of Kenneth, Gerald and Patricia Lomonaco. Devoted daughter of Francis and the late Teresa Lomonaco (2013). Before moving to Oakland Suzanne was a Registered Nurse...

Richard  Schrier

Richard Schrier

January 26, 2015

Richard Schrier peacefully passed away after saying goodbye to his family on January 26, 2015.He was born in Bronx, New York and lived in Parkchester before moving to Oakland, NJ, where he was a resident for 46 years. His pride and joy in life was his family. He leaves behind to celebrate his legacy his wife of 56 years, Gerri;...

Ronald J. Grajauskas

Ronald J. Grajauskas

January 19, 2015

Grajauskas, Ronald John age 66 of Oakland, NJ for 33 years formerly of Cliffside Park passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on January 19, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind his loving wife of 33 years, Carole (nee Pawlak) Grajauskas and their daughters Jennifer Lynch and her husband John, and Laura Grajauskas and...

Hazel  Predmore

Hazel Predmore

January 12, 2015

Predmore, Hazel of Oakland NJ passed away on Monday, January 12 at Oakland Care Center, Oakland NJ. Hazel was predeceded by her husband, Robert Predmore. Hazel is survived by her children, Cathy D'Aloisio, Robert Predmore, and Brian Predmore, as well as 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was a well know figure in the community of Oakland for many years,...

Doris A. Lane

Doris A. Lane

January 12, 2015

Lane, Doris (Tarpey) passed away peacefully Monday January 12 surrounded by her daughters. Born in Brooklyn on May 28, 1938, Doris grew up on Delmar Avenue in Glen Rock, the same house in which she later raised her 3 daughters. A graduate of Ridgewood high school, Doris attended the Berkeley Secretarial School and could type and scrawl Gregg Shorthand like...

Rose M. Polla

Rose M. Polla

January 9, 2015

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Joseph A. Norton

Joseph A. Norton

January 7, 2015

Norton, Joseph Anthony Died January 6, 2015 in Las Vegas formally of Ringwood. He is survived by his beloved children Brenden, Ryan and Lauren Norton of Arizona. Patricia and Joseph Norton of Ringwood. Two sisters Eileen Norton-Russo of West Milford and Mary Norton-Gibson of Maryland. He is preceded in death by his sister Patricia Skinker and brother-in-law Bob Russo. Joseph...

Edward S. Van Ness

Edward S. Van Ness

December 30, 2014

Van Ness, Edward S. 86 of Pompton Lakes, NJ passed away on December 30, 2014. Loving husband of the late Ann (1963) and Rose (1998). Devoted father of Cathy Van Ness, Diane Karpilo, Nick Van Ness and his wife Kristine, and the late Edward Van Ness (1963). Cherished grandfather of Ryan Karpilo and his wife Rachael, Vanessa Jaramillo and her...

Gerald  Cervino

Gerald Cervino

December 28, 2014

Cervino, Gerald age 84. Died Sunday December 28th 2014. Longtime resident and former Councilman of Wanaque, NJ. a member of the Knights of Columbus, Gerald was an Air force veteran and former procurement Administrator at Picatinny Arsenal, Gerald Is survived by his loving wife, Ann and children. Lynn and her husband Paul, Gerard and his wife Sherell. Kim and her...

Richard C. Barnes

Richard C. Barnes

December 18, 2014

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Rosemarie Joan Frapaul

Rosemarie Joan Frapaul

December 10, 2014

Frapaul, Rosemarie J. (nee DiMiceli) 75 of Oakland, NJ on December 10, 2014. Born in Lodi, NJ. Loving Wife of John Frapaul. Devoted mother of John A Frapaul and Patricia Weinrich. Cherished grandmother of Tyler, Cortnee, Nicholas, Kaylee and Madison. Caring sister of Vincent DiMiceli. Rosemarie was in the banking industry for over 40yrs, mostly with Urban National Bank. She...

Adele  Dobson

Adele Dobson

December 9, 2014

Adele Dobson, 86 years old, longtime resident of Mahwah, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 with son Henry by her side. Dear sister to Laura Kremzner and late husband Stanley and sister to the late Donald DeWinne and wife Addie. Beloved mother to daughter, the late Audrey Dobson Eldib and husband Osman and son Henry Dobson and wife...

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