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Giovanna Granato

Giovanna Granato

July 26, 2024

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Giovanna "Gina" Granato, 88, on Friday, July 26, 2024. Born September 15, 1935 in Baucina, Sicily Italy. Formerly of Wanaque NJ and Coconut Creek FL. She married her beloved husband Salvatore on April 1, 1956. She...

Angela Houghton

Angela Houghton

July 20, 2024

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ANGELA HOUGHTON

Angela Houghton, age 95, born Angela Katalinich of Baltimore, Maryland on 11/28/28, died in Shelburne, Vermont on 7/20/24.

Angela was predeceased by her husband, Thomas and oldest child, Michael.

She was survived...

Doris Edith Sanders

Doris Edith Sanders

July 18, 2024

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A private funeral service was held at Pond's Cemetery.

Eileen Anne Klingen

Eileen Anne Klingen

July 18, 2024

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eileen Anne Klingen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, who left us on July 18, 2024, at the age of 72.

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William Blain

William Blain

July 14, 2024

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William A. Blain of Wanaque, N.J., a loving father and devoted husband, who enjoyed  sailing, the Mets, and, above all else, spending time with his family, died Sunday, July 14, 2024, after a brief illness. He was...

Regina Schaefer

Regina Schaefer

July 3, 2024

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Regina Rose (Scully) Schaefer, known to most as Jeanne, passed away on July 3, 2024 in her Oakland home. Jeanne was born in Englewood, New Jersey to Anna Elizabeth (Wetzel) and William Vincent Scully on February 14, 1932....

Geraldine Marie Brino

Geraldine Marie Brino

June 21, 2024

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Geraldine Brino of Oakland NJ was born on August 28, 1931, in Oak Park IL and died at the age of 92 on June 21, 2024. Geraldine was the youngest of 3 children to Felix and Ora...

Gloria D'Onofrio

Gloria D'Onofrio

June 14, 2024

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Gloria Dorothy D'Onofrio, 96, recently living in Sarasota, FL, formerly a 66 year resident of  Wayne, NJ, went home to be with our Lord on June 14, 2024.

Gloria was born to...

Bridget Saggese

Bridget Saggese

June 13, 2024

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Bridget (Giuseffi) Saggese, Pompton Plains, formerly of Oakland NJ, was born on December 11, 1929 in New York and died at 94 on June 13, 2024.  Bridget was the youngest of 9 children to Joseph and...

Ronald Michael Beekman

Ronald Michael Beekman

June 11, 2024

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Ronald Michael Beekman was born on June 21, 1956, the second child and first son of Janet and Ron Beekman. Ron was a leader to his four younger brothers growing up. He usually had some antics or...

Anna Maria Maiello

Anna Maria Maiello

May 17, 2024

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Robert Bernard Kaiser

Robert Bernard Kaiser

May 12, 2024

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Robert Bernard Kaiser, 87, of Satellite Beach, FL, formerly of Ringwood, NJ passed away on May 12, 2024. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years, Noreen (Curtis) Kaiser, who he loved and cared for...

Bruce A Carota

Bruce A Carota

May 12, 2024

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Bruce was born on 13 May 1942 in Paterson, New Jersey, second son to the late William Carota and Sophie Katherine "Kate" Mett. Growing up in Oakland NJ, Bruce's first job in town was as a newspaper boy where...

Therese A Grohs

Therese A Grohs

April 28, 2024

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Therese (Terry) Grohs, née McGuire, passed away peacefully at her home in Oakland, NJ on April 28, 2024, at the age of 95.

A 68-year resident of...

John Joseph Flanagan

John Joseph Flanagan

April 26, 2024

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John Joseph Flanagan, 70, of Oakland NJ, passed away on April 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. He is finally at peace after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's disease.

John...

Joseph Clarke Williams

Joseph Clarke Williams

April 20, 2024

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A memorial mass will be held Friday for Joseph Clarke Williams, of Wanaque, who died peacefully April 20 after several years battling Parkinson's Disease. He was 82.

Born in Brooklyn, New York,...

William P Bickford

William P Bickford

April 7, 2024

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William (Bill) Bickford, 81, of Oakland, NJ, passed away on April 7, 2024, in Ridgewood, NJ.  He is survived by his high school sweetheart and devoted wife of 59 years, Carmen.

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Francis R Schwarz

Francis R Schwarz

March 28, 2024

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Francis Robert (Frank) Schwarz, 74, of Oakland, New Jersey, passed away on March 28 in Ridgewood, New Jersey .

Frank was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Bernadette (Martin)...

James John Mcguire

James John Mcguire

March 25, 2024

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James John "Jim" McGuire, 81, of Bronx, New York, passed away on March 25, 2024, in Oakland, New Jersey. He was born on July 29, 1942. Jim, a proud US Army veteran who served for 4 years, dedicated 30 years...

Thomas Francis Leahy

Thomas Francis Leahy

March 21, 2024

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Thomas F Leahy, 81, of Oakland NJ passed away on March 21, 2024.  Born on July 25, 1942 in Manhattan, NY to Daniel and Julia (Kennedy) Leahy.  He spent his early years in Kingsbridge in the...

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