Athena Velokas, 98, of Cliffside Park, passed on December 14th peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Athens in 1923, an American born overseas. She came to the United States after the Second World War, settling initially with relatives in Jamestown, New York. Athena lived for many years in Washington Heights before becoming one […]
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Marjorie Manott
Marjorie Manott (née Cicero), 86, of Dumont, died peacefully on November 23, 2021. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Emil C. Manott (2014). Survived by her loving sons, Stephan Manott and Charlie (Cindy) Manott. Cherished grandmother of Erin, Michelle, Ryan, Christopher, and Andrew. Predeceased by her brothers, Anthony and James, and her sister, Jacqueline. Marjorie was […]
Patricia Ann Mastroeni
Patricia A. Mastroeni (née Laurenzano), 74, of Manahawkin, NJ (formerly of Dumont, NJ), died peacefully at home on November 17, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Salvatore R. Mastroeni. Survived by her adoring children, Salvatore Mastroeni and his wife Michele, Melissa (Missy) DeMartino and her husband Darren, and Joseph Mastroeni and his […]
Mary A. Finley
Mary A. (Cassidy) Finley, 88, of Pearl River, NY, formerly of Dumont, NJ, died peacefully November 6, 2021, at Joe Raso Hospice Residence, New City, NY. Mary was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 59 years, John G. Finley. Left behind to mourn her passing are Mary’s children, Anthony (Diane), Brendan (Albert), Patrick […]
Patrick J. O’Donovan
Patrick J. O’Donovan, of Dumont, NJ, died peacefully on November 1, 2021. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary (née Fitzpatrick) in 2010. Loving father of Theresa Mertz and her husband Eric. Cherished grandfather of Morgan, Matthew and Stevie Rae. Dear brother of Tim Joe, Peadar and Carrie of County Cork, Ireland. Predeceased by his brother, […]
Frank P. Buonarota
Frank P. Buonarota, 92, of Westwood (formerly of Dumont) died peacefully at his home on October 23, 2021. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Lucy (née Monopoli). Loving father of Daniel (Josephine) Buonarota, Janet (Mario) Rigoletto. Cherished grandfather of Lynn, Tara, Nicholas, and Nina, and great-grandfather of Kristopher. Dear brother of Mary O’Brien. Awesome uncle of […]
Peter P. Mangold
Peter P. Mangold, 90, of Paramus, NJ died on October 8, 2021. Beloved husband of 64 years to Josephine (née Vanzoline). Devoted father of Peter A. (and Colleen) Mangold, and Steven Mangold. Cherished grandfather of Eileen and Aiden. Dear brother of Leslie Mangold. Peter was born in Paris, France, and was a jeweler in the […]
Maria Frances Caleca
Maria Frances Caleca (née Gherardi), 91, of Paramus, entered into eternal life on September 20, 2021. She was predeceased by her beloved husband John Edward (2007), and her sons William Caleca and James Caleca. Loving mother of John (Debra) Caleca, Joseph (Denise) Caleca, Barbara (Douglas) Bessemer, Linda (Ed) Franco and daugher-in-law June Caleca. Cherished grandmother […]
Margaret Ryan
Margaret (Fitzpatrick) Ryan passed away on 14th September 2021, after a brief illness. She was 91 years old. Margaret was born in Cootehill, Co. Cavan, Ireland, and grew up with her two brothers and two sisters. She came to the US in 1949, at the age of 19, and settled in the Bronx, where she […]
Valerie C. Stephen
Valerie C. Stephen (née Colucci), 64, of River Edge, NJ, died peacefully on September 13th, 2021. Valerie was cherished by her husband Richard Stephen. A loving mother to her three daughters, Amanda Stephen and her fiancé Hygor Lopes, Alyssa Stephen, Alison Servideo and her husband Michael Servideo. She is predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, […]