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Giovannina Passariello
Dec 19, 2014
PASSARIELLO, Giovannina, (nee:Servodio), 83, of Bayonne passed away peacefully on Friday December 19th at the Bayonne Medical Center. Giovannina was a beloved wife to the late Leonardo, a loving mother to Pasquale and his wife Nancy, Nicola, Giulio and his wife Joan, and Anna Ryan and her husband Owen. Cherished grandmother to Elizabeth, Sharita, Gina, Nicole, Anthony and Jennifer. Dear...
Frances M. Antonucci
Dec 17, 2014
Frances M. Antonucci (nee: Mercatelli) - passed away surrounded by loving family on Wednesday December 17th 2014, six days shy of her 92nd birthday. Born in Bayonne, Frances was a member of the first graduating class of Bayonne H.S. and was a former resident of Staten Island and of her favorite place, Farrenyville on Long Beach Island, NJ. Frances was...
Angela Shanni-Greco
Dec 14, 2014
Angela Shanni-Greco - of Netcong NJ, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 14th 2014, she was 83. Born in Bayonne where she lived most of her life, Angela was a parishioner of Assumption Church where she was active in their CYO and bowling leagues. Angela was the devoted wife to Ralph Greco and the loving mother to Denise Greco and...
Joseph John Pompeo
Dec 11, 2014
Joseph J. Pompeo - 91, of Bayonne, passed away on Thursday December 11th 2014. Born in Jersey City, Joseph proudly served in The Navy during WWII and was a mail carrier for many years before retiring. Joseph was the devoted husband to the late Mary Josephine (nee: Iorio) and beloved father to Joseph M. Pompeo and wife Carolyn of Montvale,...
Janet Tiner
Dec 7, 2014
Janet Tiner (nee: Piechocki) - of Bayonne, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday December 7th 2014, she was 65 years old. Born in Jersey City, Janet was the beloved wife to the late Morgan Tiner and loving mother to Jamie Duva and his wife Renee. She was also the cherished grandmother to Ariana and Kristina. Janet was pre-deceased...
Joy Dechert
Dec 2, 2014
Joy Dechert (nee: Mace) - 75, of Bayonne passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday December 2nd 2014. Born in New York City and formerly of Jersey City, Joy was a past president of The PTA for both Wakeman Elementary and Dickinson H.S. and held a seat on The Hudson County Board of Education. Joy was the...
Heriberto "Eddie" Ramirez
Nov 29, 2014
Heriberto Ramirez - of Bayonne, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday November 29th 2014, he was 50 years old. Heriberto was the devoted husband to Rosalba (nee: Comarazamy) and the loving father to Francisco and Elide Ramirez. Surviving Heriberto are his many loving brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and dear friends both here and in...
Mary Karpinski
Nov 24, 2014
Mary Karpinski (nee: Gentile) - passed away on November 24th 2014 at the age of 93. She was a lifelong resident of Bayonne, a city that she loved. Mary graduated Bayonne H.S. and worked for a while in sales at Barney Stock in Bayonne. She worked at Elco during WWII and later at Metropolitan Life where she would later retire....
Arthur Eugene Burns
Nov 17, 2014
Arthur Eugene "Gene" Burns - a lifelong resident of Bayonne, passed away unexpectedly on Monday November 17th 2014, he was 70 years old. Gene was originally born in Red Hook, Brooklyn and was a long time member of The Knights of Columbus. Gene was the beloved husband to the late Anna (nee: Scipione) and the loving father to Marissa Burns,...
Mary Pittner
Nov 16, 2014
Mary Pittner (nee: Lamandola) - 87, a lifelong resident of Bayonne, passed away peacefully at home, next to her loving husband on Sunday November 16th. Mary was an Advisor to The Assumption CYO, member of The Golden Agers and member of the former Legion of Mary. Mary was the devoted wife to Louis Pittner, having recently celebrated 47 wonderful years...
Nicholas Larocca Jr.
Nov 16, 2014
Nicholas "Nicky" LaRocca Jr. - of Bayonne, passed away at Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center on Sunday November 16th 2014 after a long battle with illness, he was 58 years old. A former security guard at St. Peter's College in Jersey City, Nicky was predeceased by his mother Mary Cerbone, his sister Mary Mount and very recently, by his father Nicholas...
Henry Ongaro
Nov 14, 2014
Henry Ongaro - of Palm Coast Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Friday November 14th 2014, he was 81 years old. Born in Bayonne NJ, Henry was a member of Local 29 Cement & Plasterers Union in Jersey City and was an avid NY Yankee fan with a love for Frank Sinatra. Henry was the devoted husband...
Jennie Santapola
Oct 28, 2014
Jennie "Jeanne" Santapola - of Bayonne, passed away with loving family by her side on Tuesday October 28th 2014, she was 84. Born in Brooklyn, NY Jennie was a member of The Bayonne Downtown Seniors Association and worked as an administrator for Dun & Bradstreet in NYC for many years before retiring. Jennie was the loving sister to Gloria Toro...
Evelyn Sammartino
Oct 24, 2014
Evelyn Sammartino (nee: Haber-Gonzalez) - of Bayonne passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 24th, she was 71. Born in Manila, Philippines, Evelyn owned and operated Evelyn's Hair Salon and Artistic Plantation Plant Shop, both in Bayonne. She was the beloved mother to Nancy Migliaccio, Robert Sammartino and wife Mary, and Joanna McOrmond and husband Andrew. Evelyn was also the loving...
Dominic Joseph Percella
Oct 22, 2014
Dominic J. "Dan" Percella - of Bayonne, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family on Wednesday October 22nd 2014, he was 89. Born in Brooklyn, Dominic worked many years as an Official for The Newspaper & Mail Deliverers Union. He was the devoted husband of the late Marjorie (nee: Chiarolanza) and beloved father to Michael and wife Karen,...
Nicholas Larocca Sr.
Oct 19, 2014
Nicholas LaRocca Sr. - a lifelong resident of Bayonne, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday October 19th, he was 93 years old. Nicholas was The Appetizing Clerk at Pathmark Foods in Jersey City for over 20 years and was a member of The Assumption Golden Agers and The Back Bay Gardens Association. Nicholas was the devoted...
John Dziekan
Oct 15, 2014
John Dziekan - 87, a lifelong resident of Bayonne passed away Wednesday October 15th 2014. John went to Professional School at Gallups Island in Boston, was a Merchant Marine, Serran Club Member and the photographic chronicler for his entire family. John was the devoted husband to Rose (nee: Capodice), beloved brother to Mary Levine and in-law to Salvatore "Sam" and...
Leonardo Cupo
Oct 14, 2014
Leonardo Cupo - of Bayonne passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and children on Tuesday, October 14th 2014. He was 82 years old. Born in Palomonte, Provincia di Salerno, Italy, he was the eldest child of Leonardo and Domenica (nee: Risa). At age 15 Leonardo bravely immigrated and found opportunity and love in Jersey City....
Elizabeth Gonzalez
Oct 12, 2014
Elizabeth Gonzalez (nee: Figueroa) - of Bayonne, passed away Sunday October 12th, 2014. Elizabeth was devoted wife of the late Miguel A. Gonzalez and beloved mother to former boxer Michael "Nino", Rene, Betty, Richard and Victoria as well as being a cherished grandmother and great grandmother. Visitation is Thursday October 16th from 7-9 pm at Migliaccio Funeral Home, 851 Kennedy...
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