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Kenneth G. Monaghan

Kenneth G. Monaghan

October 17, 2014

Monaghan, Kenneth George, 83, passed into eternal rest on October 17th. Born in Bronx, New York on March 31, 1931. Kenneth was the oldest son of John & Florence Monaghan and was preceded in death by his brother John. Kenneth attended Manhattan Prep High School and then went on to St. John's University. He was a member of the United...

Robert J Kobylarz

Robert J Kobylarz

October 16, 2014

Kobylarz, Robert J. age 48 of Oakland, NJ, passed away on October 16, 2014. Beloved son of Tadeusz and Stanislawa Kobylarz, dear brother of Bozena Sommer and Anna Bollen. Robert was a Giants fan, he loved the New York Yankees, music and spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed by his family and his friends. Visiting hours...

Ann C. Chiusano

Ann C. Chiusano

October 14, 2014

Chiusano, Ann C. (nee Sbarbaro) age 86 of Oakland on October 14, 2014. Beloved wife of Angelo Chiusano dear mother of Scott, Mark and his wife Laura, Wayne and his wife Beth Chiusano and Diane and her husband Robert Haverty and the late Linda Ann Chiusano (1962). Devoted sister of Fred Sbarbaro Jr. and his wife Sue. Cherished grandmother of...

Judith A. Odo

Judith A. Odo

October 11, 2014

Odo, Judith age 68 of Oakland, NJ passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on October 11, 2014 at Villa Marie Claire in Saddle River NJ. Judy was born in Paterson, NJ and grew up in Upper Saddle River and is a graduate of Ramapo College. Judith started her career at United Jersey Bank as a loan officer. She...

Josephine A. Danish

Josephine A. Danish

September 28, 2014

JOSEPHINE ANN "Jay" DANISH (nee Peraino) of Oakland died on September 28, 2014. Jay was predeceased by her husband Einil J. Danish (2003). A resident of Oakland for over 50 years, she and her husband maintained a winter home in Key Largo, Florida. She served on the Oakland Board of Health, the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment....

Richard J. Brozina

Richard J. Brozina

September 13, 2014

Richard J Brozina, a lifelong resident of Fair Lawn, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 13. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother. He is survived by his wife, Linda Brozina; his daughters, Jen Brozina and Suzanne Gons; his granddaughter Samantha Gons; his niece Stephanie Brozina; and his siblings Joani Brozina and Kenny Brozina. Family and friends...

Generoso T. Russo

Generoso T. Russo

September 6, 2014

Generoso T. Russo, 77, of Oakland, NJ passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014 surrounded by family & friends. He was born on January 16, 1937 in North Bergen, NJ. He is the son of late Frieda & Carmine Russo. He was the younger of two siblings. He served as an MP in the United States Army in the 1950's....

Alice  Misa

Alice Misa

August 20, 2014

Misa, Alice (nee Zurburg), 89 of Oakland NJ, died peacefully on August 20, 2014. Loving wife of the late James Misa (1991). Devoted mother of Steven Misa, Marilyn Misa Ferguson, Lauren McHugh and the late James S. Misa, Sr. Cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of ten. Funeral Liturgy at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes, N.J....

Zoe Hoehne

Zoe Hoehne

August 14, 2014

Hoehne, Zoe (nee Meier) age 99 of Oakland, NJ formerly of New Milford on August 14, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Frank Hoehne Sr. (2000). Dear father of Sue and her husband Don Hoyt, Frank Hoehne Jr. and Lois Vaccaro and Robert and his wife Eileen Hoehne. Cherished grandmother of Eric and Lori Hoyt, Connie and Michael Cheff, Daniel...

Diane C. Barton

Diane C. Barton

August 12, 2014

Diane Corry Barton 82, of Oakland, NJ passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday August, 12th 2014, to join her beloved husband Vincent. Visitation will be on Monday, August 18th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Oakland Memorial Home, 330 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 19th at 11 am at Ponds Reformed Church,...

John  Steffich

John Steffich

August 9, 2014

John F. Steffich, 82, a longtime resident of Cupsaw Lake in Ringwood, New Jersey, passed away at his home on August 9, 2014, with his devoted wife Pat at his side. John was born on May 17, 1932 in Jersey City, New Jersey the son of Frank and Catherine Taraboch Steffich. John spent his childhood in Hoboken and was a...

Gloria L. Gilday

Gloria L. Gilday

August 8, 2014

GILDAY, Gloria L. (nee Kirchner) of Hamburg, NJ formerly Guttenberg, NJ passed away on August 8. She was 81 years old. She is survived by her adoring husband and childhood sweetheart, Jack Gilday. She is the cherished mother of Gail Dauster and her husband Bill of Oakland, NJ and Jane Martucci and her husband Steve of Hardyston, NJ. She is...

Charles  Romaniello

Charles Romaniello

August 8, 2014

Romaniello, Charles 82, of Wanaque, died Friday August 8th after a long illness. He was born in Paterson and raised his family in Oakland before moving to Wanaque 30 years ago. He was the husband for 61 years of Margaret (nee Ranke), loving Father of Alan and his wife Cheryl Romaniello, Valerie and her husband Andrew Bruno, and the late...

Lawrence E. Kazmierczak

Lawrence E. Kazmierczak

August 1, 2014

Lawrence E. Kazmierczak, 71, of Oakland, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014. Larry served with the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He graduated from Seton Hall Law School in 1976 and started his own law firm which is now Kazmierczak & Kazmierczak, LLP. He is survived by his loving family: his wife of 47 years, Sally; their three...

Peter L. Fontanazza

Peter L. Fontanazza

July 17, 2014

Fontanazza, Peter L. of West Milford, NJ formally of Oakland, NJ on July 17, 2014. Peter leaves behind his loving wife Gloria (nee Fischer). Devoted children Linda Grinnik and her husband Wayne, Wayne Fontanazza and his wife Barbara, devoted grandfather of six and great grandfather of four. The family will receive their relatives and friends at Oakland Memorial Home, 330...

John B. Simonelli

John B. Simonelli

July 17, 2014

Simonelli, John B. 88 of Oakland NJ on July 17, 2014. John worked in construction for local 592. He is predeceased by his loving wife Caroline, devoted father of John, Stephen, Carol and the late Thomas (1995). Devoted Brother of Anthony and the late John Joseph. Caring grandfather of Matthew and Gregory. Family will receive friends and relatives at the...

Holly Lillian Dampman

Holly Lillian Dampman

July 12, 2014

Dampman, Holly Lillian (nee: Jones) 70 of West Milford, NJ on July 12, 2014. Holly is the past president of the Bergen County Twin Mothers Club and the Past president of the West Milford PAL. Loving wife of John Douglas Dampman, Devoted mother of C. David Dampman and his wife Arlene of Riverdale, NJ, Christopher D. Dampman of Stroudsburg, PA...

Natalie  Porus

Natalie Porus

July 9, 2014

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Yolanda  Roller

Yolanda Roller

July 3, 2014

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Lorraine  Uscinski

Lorraine Uscinski

June 29, 2014

Uscinski, Lorraine (nee Kotowski) 77 of Mahwah, NJ. Formally of Cliffside Park, NJ passed away on June 29, 2014. Loving wife of the late Leon Uscinski (1992). Loving and devoted mother of Lori Pietropaolo and her husband Anthony, Christine Drasheff and her husband Greg. Caring sister of Adele Scesney and her husband Bernard. Caring grandmother of Dylan, Anthony, Gianna, Gregory,...

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