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The families we have the honor of serving
Lois A. Schmidt
May 8, 2015
Schmidt, Lois Adele, (nee: Eyer) 86 of Oakland, NJ passed away on May 8, 2015. Lois was employed by UPS in their Paramus office for many years and retired as a secretary from their Mahwah office. Beloved wife of William F. Schmidt Jr. sister of Robert Eyer, nephew Richard Eyer. Beloved mother of Maryann Zambrano (Gregory), Eric Paul Schmidt (Debra)...
Rosalie K. Pollock
April 25, 2015
Hoetzel, Rosalie Pollock (nee Corsale) 82 of Pequannock, NJ After a long illness passed away on April 25, 2015. Loving mother of Christine Bickley and her husband Andrew and son Donald Longo. Devoted sister of Henry Corsale, and the late Marion Dersch. Beloved niece Lisa Roosa. Funeral arrangements are private. For additional information, directions or condolences please visit www.oaklandmemorial.com
Peter Gentiluomo
April 21, 2015
Gentiluomo, Peter age 73, longtime resident of Oakland, NJ for 48 years. Passed away on April 21, 2015. Loving husband of the late Judith Gentiluomo (nee LoRusso). Devoted father of Scott and his wife Laura, Brian and his wife Louann. Caring Brother of Frank Gentiluomo and his wife Barbara. Brother-in law of Frank LoRusso and his wife Gloria. Cherished grandfather...
Francis R. Norton
April 14, 2015
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Howard Lamberson
April 9, 2015
Remsen, Howard 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died on Thursday, April 9th in Pompton Plains, NJ. Born in Richmond Hill, Queens, NY, on April 13, 1922 to Howard Remsen, Sr. and Emma (Kammerer) Lamberson. Graduated John Adams High School, Richmond Hill, NY. Served in the US Navy from 1942-1946 in the Pacific theater. Married Mary Wessels of Richmond...
Robert A. Hare
April 1, 2015
Hare, Robert A. 90, a resident of Oakland NJ for 57 years, passed away on April 1st, 2015. Mr. Hare was the beloved husband for 64 years to his wife Mary, loving father of Maureen, Peter and James and his wife, Cathleen. Cherished grandfather (pop pop Bunny) of Rachel, Caitlin and Megan, dear brother of Marie Yelavich and proud uncle...
Elizabeth A. Frederick
April 1, 2015
Frederick, Elizabeth A. "Betty" (nee Dalton) of Oakland New Jersey, age 67, passed away on Monday April 1, 2015. Betty loved to swim and go for boat rides with her husband Donald. She was also an outstanding cook and loved to travel. Betty cared about her job at Ramapo College, were she was loved by all. Betty leaves behind her...
Riva Zoppo
March 29, 2015
Zoppo, Riva "99 years young" of Oakland, NJ On Sunday, heaven welcomed an angel with one of the strongest, sweetest hearts we have ever known. Riva Zoppo was such an inspirational and kind hearted woman. She loved everyone she was around and was the centerpiece of our family. Riva Zoppo passed away on March 28, 2015, born on February 6,...
Edna M. D'Elia
March 28, 2015
D'Elia, Edna M. (nee Bosch) of Oakland, NJ age 82 on March 28, 2015 Beloved wide of the late Daniel D'Elia (1991) Loving mother of Daniel D'Elia of Oakland, Dear sister-in-law of Mary D'Elia cherished aunt of Danny and Frankie D'Elia Edna was a Member or the Eastern Star, the Stroke Group of Oakland and the Young at Heart Club...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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