obituaries
The families we have the honor of serving
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Arthur A. Shine
February 19, 2013
Shine, Arthur age 85 of Oakland, NJ born in Brooklyn, NY to Arthur Shine and Florence (nee Braunworth) on 9/23/1927. He graduated Grover Cleveland High School. During World War II he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He married Claire (nee Jacques) in 1955. He was a devoted husband and father. Survived by his wife Claire. Devoted children Arthur G....
William N. Fern
February 10, 2013
Fern, W. Nicholas 76, of Oakland, NJ, died peacefully at home on Feb. 10,2013 surrounded by his loving family, after a short battle with ALS. He was born in Newark, NJ and grew up in Lyndhurst. He attended Teterboro School of Aeronautics and worked as an Aircraft Technician at Teterboro Airport, NJ. Nick received the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award...
Patricia L. Melillo
February 3, 2013
Melillo, Patricia L. (nee Riepe) 53 of Ringwood, NJ. on February 3, 20134. Patricia worked in retail merchandising for Levi Strauss. Loving wife of Anthony M. Melillo. Devoted mother of Matthew, Caitlin and Adam. Cherished sister of Andrey Rosatelli and George Riepe. Funeral Services will Be held on Thursday February 7, 2013 at 8:30 PM at the Oakland Memorial Home...
Henry J. Roth
February 2, 2013
Roth, Henry John "Hank" 56, of Oakland, NJ died unexpectedly February 2, 2013. Loving husband of 29 years to Emilie Nosworthy. Irreplaceable father of 3 wonderful sons, Daniel, Alexander, and Wesley. Beloved son of Monica Cataldo and Henry R. Roth Sr. (East Setauket, NY). Cherished brother of Debra Roth, Laurie Gatti, and Nancy Roth (NYC). Fantastic brother-in-law of Mario Gatti...
Barbara J. Allen
January 27, 2013
Allen, Barbara J. (nee Kuenzel) 74 of Haskell, NJ Born in Paterson, NJ and a gradulated of Pompton Lakes High School. Barbara was owner operator of Jenny Recovery Room, she loved flowers and gardening. Loving daughter of the late William and Kathryn Kuenzel. Devoted mother of Cynthia Cassidy of West Milford, Everett and Sharon Allen of West Milford. Cherished grand-mother...
Norma J. Koeser
January 27, 2013
Koeser , Norma Jean (nee Green)of Oakland, NJ formally of Maywood. Born in Bonne Terre, MO to Glenwood and Jeannette Maxine Green. Norma attended Union City High School in NJ where she enjoyed the position of head majorette. After graduation she worked for a bank in New York. Later in life she held the position of Deputy Court Clerk in...
Conrad Bender
January 27, 2013
Bender, Conrad Charles III of West Milford, NJ Beloved Husband, Father, Cousin, Friend and Brother Mason, Conrad Charles Bender III passed from this life January 27th, 2013, unexpectedly after a mighty struggle to overcome his afflictions. He had a strong heart, generous spirit, forgiving nature, love of history and music, pride and love for his wife and family and they...
Richard L. Esak
January 23, 2013
Esak, Richard Lewis January 4, 1951- January 23, 2013 Richard Lewis Esak, 62, died after cardiac arrest on January 23, 2013, while visiting family in Florida. A dedicated and proud father, savvy business professional, and loyal friend, his greatest happiness was derived from time spent with family and friends. Rick also loved to ponder the wonders of the universe and...
Sung Kwon An
January 20, 2013
An, Sung Kwon, 85 of Oakland, NJ on January 20, 2013. Loving husband of the late Bok Yeul An (nee Kim), Devoted mother of Jaime Wong and her husband Richard, Steve An, Peter An and his wife Narelle, Jean Russell and her husband Kevin. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Brian Savy, Jacquelin, Kimberly, Maya and Kobe. Funeral service on Tuesday January...
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