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The families we have the honor of serving
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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