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Lorraine J. Schwacke

Lorraine J. Schwacke

July 6, 2013

Schwacke, Lorraine Jean (nee Douglas) died peacefully on Saturday July 6, 2013 at the age of 82 . She was born in Rutherford, NJ and grew up in North Bergen. She was a 55 year resident of Oakland, NJ before moving to Burlington, NJ in December 2011. Mrs. Schwacke was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Arthur H. Schwacke, who died...

Thomas G. Meyer

Thomas G. Meyer

June 3, 2013

Meyer, Thomas G. (Jr.), 58, died Monday June 3, 2013, at St. Clare's Compassionate Care (Dover). Thomas was born in Hackensack, NJ on September 3, 1954 and grew up in Oakland, NJ. Mr. Meyer is survived by his wife Rosanne Meyer and children Brittany and Brendan of Hamburg, NJ, as well as his parents Elizabeth and Thomas Meyer Sr. of...

Marilyn Rose Jones

Marilyn Rose Jones

June 3, 2013

Jones, Marilyn Rose (nee Anderson) 70 of Butler, NJ on June 3, 2013. Loving wife of Robert Jones. Devoted mother to Debbie, Kathy, Eileen Vickie-Lynn, Patti and Kimberley. Predeceased by her son Rick. Mother-in -law to Karen, step-mother to Bobby. Cherishes grand-mother to 18 and great-grandmother to 4. Funeral service will be on Friday June 7, 2013 at the Oakland...

Robert Predmore

Robert Predmore

May 30, 2013

Robert Predmore passed away peacefully at the Oakland Care Center on Thursday, May 30, 2013. Robert is survived by his wife Hazel Predmore, and his children, Catherine D'Aloisio, Robert Predmore, and Brian Predmore, as well as brothers Oscar Predmore, Frieda Potishnak, Frank Bruno, Fred Bruno, and a sister Janet Branvall, as well as 9 grandchildren, and 6 great - grandchildren....

Ruth C Linzenbold

Ruth C Linzenbold

May 19, 2013

Linzenbold, Ruth Claire of Oakland, NJ, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Ruth was born in Clifton, NJ on October 16, 1916 to William and Marie Cook and sister Marion. Ruth married Stephen Linzenbold in 1935, moved to Spring Valley, NY and had 5 children: William, Stephen, Robert, Jean and Scott. In 1963 the family moved to Suffern, NY....

John A. Ammirato

John A. Ammirato

May 9, 2013

John Anthony Ammirato, 37, of Wyckoff, originally of Bayonne, died May 9. Adoring father of Jack, beloved husband of Jennifer McDermott Ammirato. Devoted son of Anthony and Denise Ammirato, dear grandson of John Panico. Loving brother of Toni and Adam Kamm, Shannon and Brian Roper, and Kyle McDermott. Cherished uncle to Jacklyn, McKenna, Zachary, Carly and Emily. Lawyer, lover of...

Ellen Frances Monaghan

Ellen Frances Monaghan

May 8, 2013

Ellen Frances Monaghan,(nee Archibald) on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at her home and with her family at her side, of Mahwah, New Jersey, formerly of Oakland, NJ, quietly passed into eternal rest. Ellen was born on May 4, 1930 in Bronx, NY, the daughter of Mary C. and George F. Archibald. Ellen married Kenneth G. Monaghan on October 17, 1953....

Teresa A. Lomonaco

Teresa A. Lomonaco

May 2, 2013

Lomonaco, Teresa A. of Oakland, NJ passed away on May 2, 2013. She was born in Brooklyn, NY October 18, 1931. She was the oldest of four children born to her parents Harold and Anna Murphy. Teresa was a warm, bright, fun and loving person. She was loved by everyone who knew her and especially by her family. She was...

Michael V. Altana

Michael V. Altana

April 27, 2013

Altana, Michael Vladimir, 14, of Oakland NJ passed away unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by his family and close friends on April 28, 2013. Survived by proud and adoring parents David and Jill Altana, loving brother Brady (his best friend), grandparents Bud and Sydney Kobuskie of Glen Rock, Althea and Frank Hoffman of Irvine California and Harriet Altana of Evergreen Colorado....

Josephine M Pescatore

Josephine M Pescatore

April 26, 2013

Josephine Pescatore (Jo) (nee Lorino) was born on the Island of Salina, Province of Messina Italy on June 30, 1944. She immigrated to America with her family when she was 8 years old, finally settling in Garfield, New Jersey. She became a beautician working in Fairlawn, New Jersey. At age 15, Jo met her future husband John Pescatore at his...

Ruth M. Smith

Ruth M. Smith

April 18, 2013

Smith, Ruth M. (Wood) age 95 of Oakland, NJ on April 18, 2013. Born in Brooklyn, NY and a resident of Oakland for more than 70 years. Ruth worked as a Clerk for the Oakland Post Office retiring in 1976 after 35 years of service. Loving wife of the late Denis F. Smith (1970), Predeceased by her Brother John "Jack"...

David F. Simmers

David F. Simmers

April 13, 2013

Simmers, David F. age 76 of Oakland, NJ. died quietly at home on April 13, 2013. Born in Altoona, PA he lived in Oakland since 1973. Before retiring in 1999, he was an Electrical Engineer and Program Manager for BAE Systems in Wayne, NJ for over 40 years. Mr. Simmers received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from...

Rebecca Rockmacher

Rebecca Rockmacher

April 4, 2013

Rockmacher, Rebecca "Becky" of Oakland, NJ passed peacefully on April 4th, 2013, in her sleep, at the Age of 94 with Elaine and Jonathan by her side. She had a cheerful, high spirited outlook on everything and was adored by many... always with a kind word and a smile. Rebecca was born March 31st 1919, in Manhattan New York. She...

Russell A. Chieffe

Russell A. Chieffe

April 1, 2013

Chieffe, Russell, from an early age up until his death, devoted his life to putting others before himself. First as a member of ambulance and first aid squads as a teenager, to working in varied emergency rooms as a Registered Nurse, and then as a Physician's Assistant associated with private practices. He was a loving partner and companion, son and...

Shirley Mae Tanis

Shirley Mae Tanis

March 24, 2013

Tanis, Shirley Mae (nee DeBrulye) age 85, of Oakland, NJ, passed away on March 24, 2013. Born in Paterson, NJ and worked as a Seamstress. Loving wife of the late Leonard Tanis. Survived by her loving children and step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Devoted Sister Margaret Edson. Funeral Service will be on Thursday March 28 at the Oakland Memorial Home 330...

Frank J. Moster

Frank J. Moster

March 24, 2013

Moster, Frank J. ,age 69, of Oakland , NJ, passed away on March 24, 2013. Born in Chicago, Frank was the son of the late Frank and Peg Moster. Beloved husband of Nancy (Mulqueeney). Proud Dad of Timothy ( Jillian), Meg Grenier (Tom), Christopher (Cathleen) and Dennis. His grandchildren were the light of his life. He is cherished by Bridget,...

Peter Cappuccio

Peter Cappuccio

March 18, 2013

Cappuccio, Peter 56 of Ringwood, NJ Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends. Before moving to Ringwood 17 years ago, Peter grew up in Cliffside Park. Peter was known, and loved for his adventurous spirit. He was an avid outdoorsman, whose greatest pastime was fishing and vacationing on Long Beach Island, and Martha's Vineyard. Peter will be deeply...

Teresa Spiccia

Teresa Spiccia

March 11, 2013

Spiccia, Teresa "Tessie" (nee Crapella) age 89 of Hollywood Florida. Born October 15, 1923 in Paterson NJ passed away in Hollywood Florida after a short illness. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph Spiccia (2002) also of Paterson. They resided in Oakland for 40 years before retiring and moving to Florida in 1993. Tessie was a loving and...

Mafalda R. Demenna

Mafalda R. Demenna

March 1, 2013

DeMenna, Mafalda R. "Mae" (nee Magurno) age 90 of Oakland, NJ on March 1, 2013 Beloved Wife of the late Rocco DeMenna (2008) dear mother of Rocco De Menna of Waldwick, NJ and Steven and his wife Pat of Monchs Corner, SC. Cherished grandmother of Mark, Jeff, Robert, Steven and Michael DeMenna and great grandmother of Rocco and Jack DeMenna....

John Kellett

John Kellett

February 23, 2013

Kellett, John. of Ringwood, NJ on February 23, 2013. Passed away after a lengthily struggle with Parkinson. The loving husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Kellett (nee Schmidt) devoted father of his daughter Kathleen Malon and her husband Matthew. Cherished grandfather of Nathaniel Malon. He served in the US Navy during WW II. He retired from Bendix Aviation where he worked for...

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