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Nelson Olaya Cruz
Nov 19, 2024
Nelson Olaya 80, of Bayonne passed away on Tuesday November 19th. Nelson was born and raised in Peru, one of the eldest of twelve. There he developed his love for soccer, delicious food, and mischievousness. After immigrating to the United States, he built a life in Jersey City and bought a home there for his family. He continued to...
Adam Czuba
Nov 18, 2024
Adam J. Czuba – of Bayonne, passed away peacefully on Monday November 18th 2024, he was 83. Born in Poland, Adam was an active member of The Bayonne Knights of Columbus and The Hudson County Animal League. He was the devoted husband to the late Rosita (nee; Sharpe) Czuba, and the loving father to Jeffrey and his wife Maria...
Lena Gizzi
Nov 17, 2024
Lena Gizzi (nee: Picarielli) - a lifelong resident of Bayonne, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 17th 2024, she was 85. Lena was a devoted wife to the late Joseph N.Gizzi Sr. and the beloved mother to Joseph N Gizzi and his wife Donna and to Lisa Gizzi, as well as being the cherished grandmother to Nicole & Samantha...
Mercedes Pujols Peguero De Rojas
Nov 16, 2024
Mercedes De Rojas (nee: Pujols Peguero) – of Bayonne, formerly of Dominican Republic, passed away peacefully at her residence with her loving family by her side on Saturday November 16th 2024, she was 96. Mercedes worked as a childcare provider for many years before her retirement. She was the devoted mother to Nestor Figuereo (Sandra), Maria M. Figuereo (the...
Dorothy Zagurak
Nov 13, 2024
Dorothy Zagurak (nee: Kaminski) – passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, on November 13, 2024, she was 96. Born June 1, 1928, Dorothy lived a long fulfilling live as a Bayonne resident.
Dorothy was the devoted mother to Barbara Zagurak and to Richard Kaminski (Rosaria Pitt), the beloved grandmother to George Perry (...
Josephine Spaltro
Nov 10, 2024
Josephine Spaltro (nee: Voza) – of Livingston, NJ, formerly of Jersey City, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday November 10th 2024, she was 94. Josephine was the devoted wife to the late Frank Spaltro and the cherished companion for many years to the late Louis Kapiloff. She was the loving mother to Salvatore...
Patrick F Comes
Oct 30, 2024
Patrick F. Comes - of Bayonne passed away peacefully with loving family by his side on Wednesday October 30th 2024, he was 55. Patrick is survived by uncles and aunts, sister Lisa Comes-Muttie , brothers; Christopher Comes, Thomas Comes, sister in-law Shannon Dabney-Comes, Brother in-law Mike Muttie, nieces Gianna Magnotti, Bryanna Vines, nephew Domingo Matos III and many cousins...
Anne Cerchio
Oct 29, 2024
Anne Cerchio (nee: Migliore) - a lifelong resident of Bayonne, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday October 29th 2024, she was 97 years young. Anne was a talented artist who got her Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree from St. Peter's College. She was a devoted wife to the late Salvatore Cerchio and a loving...
Donald La Greca
Oct 27, 2024
Donald La Greca, was born on November 5, 1955 in Staten Island, NY, He passed away on October 27, 2024 in Norfolk VA after a long illness.
Donald is survived by his youngest brother, Robert La Greca of Norfolk, VA. and he is predeceased by his parents Vincent James La Greca Sr. and Blanche (nee: Barry) La...
Joseph Cannarozzo
Oct 19, 2024
Joseph Cannarozzo – of Bayonne passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Saturday October 19, 2024, he was 89. Born in Calascibetta, Sicily; Joe was the owner/ operator of Joseph Cannarozzo Construction Co. for many years before retiring, and was also an avid member of The Bayonne Sicilian Club. Joe was the devoted husband...
Estrella "Lita" Castillo
Oct 17, 2024
Estrella "Lita Castillo (nee: Florentino) - of Bayonne passed away on Thursday October 17, 2024, she was 85. Born in Manila Philippines, Estrella was a classical pianist, a piano teacher and worked as a secretary for The Bank of Nova Scotia for many years before her retirement. She was the beloved mother to Elena Mariano and her husband Joel...
Maria Doria
Oct 15, 2024
DORIA, Maria, 66, of Bayonne passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, October 15th. Maria was a loving mother to the late Nina Catherine Gonzales, a devoted daughter to the late Antonio and Caterina (nee:Montesano) Doria and a loving sister to the late Vito Doria. Surviving Maria are her cherished nieces Lisa Giammarco and her husband Michael, Jacqueline...
Demetria C. Parker
Oct 9, 2024
Demetria C. Parker – of Bayonne, NJ passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on Wednesday October 9, 2024, she was 103 years young. Born in Cebu, Philippines, Demetria was the beloved mother to Jeffrey Parker (Merlie), Diana Nacion (Virgilio), Walter Parker (Maria) & Mary Ann Jardiniano (Raf). She was also the cherished grandmother to John...
Dominic "Riz" Rizzo Jr.
Oct 1, 2024
RIZZO Jr., Dominic "Riz", 70, of Bayonne, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday October 1st, with his family by his side. Dominic worked for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority in the tolls department (14C) for many years before retiring. He was very proud of his Italian Heritage, and was a very Patriotic American. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing...
Lawrence Scalone Sr.
Sep 30, 2024
SCALONE Sr., Lawrence, 78, of Bayonne, passed away peacefully on Monday September 30th at the Bayonne Medical Center. Lawrence worked for Archie's Cab Company in Bayonne and for Eastern Airlines and he owned a pet shop before retiring. He was a beloved father to Lawrence Jr. and Michelle Marie. A beloved father-in-law to Geralyn Leigh and a cherished grandfather...
Carmen Arias
Sep 28, 2024
Carmen Arias, 81, of Bayonne passed away peacefully on Saturday September 28th at the Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen. Carmen worked as a payroll clerk supervisor for the MTA in New York City before retiring. In life she was a beloved daughter of Maria Dolores and Juan Arias and mother to Virgilio Suero and his wife Mariela, Javier...
Eric Schaefer
Sep 26, 2024
Eric Anthony Schaefer, 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bayonne on Thursday, September 26, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and devoted retired police officer, Eric left a lasting impact on the lives of all who knew him. Eric was the cherished grandson of the late Al and Ana Topolewski, as well as the late...
Jennifer Lynn Ward
Sep 25, 2024
Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Jennifer Lynn Ward on September 25, 2024. Jennifer was the loving mother of Chloe Lynn Dahl. She is survived by her mother, Linda Budka and stepfather Paul Budka, her father Frank Ward and stepmother Linda Ward. Her twin sister Robyn Catanio and older sister Dawn D'Amato. Brothers in law Mark...
Gale Lewnes
Sep 20, 2024
Gale "Kyria" Lewnes
September 20, 2024. Gale "Kyria" Lewnes 88 passed away peacefully with her devoted children Penny Lewnes-King and Peter Lewnes by her side. Early that morning the Greek music that she loved so much ushered her to heaven.
Gale was born on March 25, 1936 on Greek Independence Day to Yianni and Sophia...
Antonieta Ong
Sep 18, 2024
Antonieta Ong
June 13, 1946 – September 18, 2024
Antonieta, known to some as Nita, Nene to many, passed away on Wednesday, September 18th in Bayonne, NJ. Her life's journey began in Cataingan of Masbate Province in the Philippines, where she was born and raised by her predeceased parents, Leopoldo Ong and Fidela Alerta. Antonieta...
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