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Arthur A. Shine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Elizabeth J. Nesta

Elizabeth J. Nesta

January 19, 2013

Nesta, Elizabeth Jean (nee Lebourt) age 79 of Oakland, NJ on January 19, 2013. Beloved wife of John G. Nesta of Oakland, NJ and loving mother of Jennifer Nesta of Oakland, NJ. Elizabeth was a member of the Oakland Senior Citizens Club and a Parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help R. C. Church Oakland, NJ. Funeral Friday January 25,...

Helen M. Dolan

Helen M. Dolan

January 10, 2013

Dolan, Helen M. (Nee Palma) 81 of Ringwood, NJ on January 10, 2013. Helen was a member of the St. Catherine of Bologna senior citizens and the Christian Health Care adult health care center in Wyckoff, NJ. Helen loved dancing, music, going out to dinner and loved Chinese food, movies, chocolate and her family. Helen was a loving wife of...

Johanna Manning

Johanna Manning

January 5, 2013

Manning, Johanna (nee Kiefer) age 90 of Barnegat New Jersey, passed away on January 5, 2013 she died peacefully in her sleep. The funeral service will be held at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery 11:00 on January 10, 2013 Reverend John Mauro will be officiating. Burial will follow immediately after the funeral at the William C. Doyle...

Jr, James Griffin

Jr, James Griffin

January 4, 2013

Griffin, James G. Jr. age 27 of Wayne, NJ formerly of Oakland, NJ on January 4, 2013. Beloved son of James G. Sr. and Maryann (nee Moller) Griffin of Oakland, NJ. Loving brother of Christina Griffin of Philadelphia, Pa. and David Griffin of Emmaus, Pa. James is also survived by many aunts and uncles a well as numerous cousins. James...

Mary Lena Pull

Mary Lena Pull

January 4, 2013

Pull, Mary L. of Mesa AZ. Formerly of Oakland, NJ died January 4, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Emil Pull (1975) Funeral Liturgy Monday January 14, 2013 Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C. Church at 9:30 AM Burial Christ the King Cemetery Franklin Lakes, NJ. For additional information, directions or condolences please visit Oaklandmemorial.com

Joan Pierce

Joan Pierce

December 25, 2012

Pierce, Joan Marie 85, of Townsend Ma. formerly of Oakland NJ, passed away on December 25, 2012. Visitation will be held at the Oakland Memorial Home 330 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ on Sunday December 30, 2012 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm Funeral service will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help 117 Franklin Avenue Oakland, NJ on Monday,...

Mary Flannery

Mary Flannery

December 22, 2012

Mary Ellen Flannery, age 71, passed peacefully on December 22. Devoted wife of 45 years to Patrick. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Kathleen and husband Gerard Callahan of Montgomery, NY, Deirdre and husband Pete McGinty of Ringwood, NJ , Patrick and fiancé Traci Meyer of Oakland, NJ. Beloved grandmother of Thomas, Mary Kate, Lily, Sean, Brendan, Liam, Patrick and Maggie,...

Irene R. Thys

Irene R. Thys

December 8, 2012

Thys, Irene 87, of Oakland, NJ died Saturday, Dec.8, at age 87. Born and raised in NY, she married husband Bill on Dec.5, 1948 in Brooklyn NY. In 1953 they moved to Oakland, NJ to continue raising their family. She was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth RC Church in Wyckoff until the creation of Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish...

Helen Otto

Helen Otto

December 4, 2012

Otto, Helen (nee Goldberg) passed away peacefully on December 2, 2012. She was 96. Born October 16, 1916 in Paterson, NJ, Helen lived most of her life in Oakland where she was very active in many of Oakland's civic and social organizations. She was a member of the Womans Club of Oakland, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Oakland Volunteer Fire...

Benedict A. Fraccola Iii

Benedict A. Fraccola Iii

December 1, 2012

Fraccola III, Benedict Anthony of Woodbridge, CT. died December 1, 2012. Ben was born in Ridgewood, NJ February 22, 1967, long time resident of Oakland he played football for the Oakland Recreation, the son of the late Benedict A. Fraccola Jr. and Donna Mae Pallozzi Fraccola. He had worked for Laticrete International for 25 years and most recently for Sikorsky...

William D. Sullivan

William D. Sullivan

November 19, 2012

Sullivan, William D., lovingly known by his grandchildren as Beepba, 74 0f Oakland, NJ on November 19, 2012. William worked as a Civil Engineer for the NJ Dept. of Transportation. He also served in the NJ National Guard. Loving father of Kathleen Farrar, Elizabeth Wilson, Shannon Rodriguez, Mary Roth and William Daniel Sullivan III. Caring brother of Daniel and Marilouise....

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