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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...
Michele Kelleher
Sep 12, 2024
KELLEHER, Michele, 60, of Roselle Park, formerly of Bayonne, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 12th at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Michele worked as a Registered Nurse for Christ Hospital in Jersey City for many years. Michele was a vivid Denver broncos fan and a general fan of football. She also enjoyed bowling in her earlier years. If anyone...
Balram Goolsarran
Sep 12, 2024
GOOLSARRAN, Balram, 60. of Jersey City, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 12th at Jersey City Medical Center. Balram was the Owner/Operator of a Welding Company. He was a beloved husband to Shovini Alana Singh, a loving father to Fabian Goolsarran, a cherished son to Oscar and the late Premwati (nee:Dass) Goolsarran. A dear brother to Virendra Sarran (Smita),...
Vasil "Vas" Pavuk
Sep 4, 2024
Vasil Pavuk (Vas), was born on April 9, 1930, in Kruzlova, Slovakia, to the late Frank and Paraska Pavuk. He passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024. Vas was the beloved father of Frank Pavuk of Bayonne, NJ, and Anne Pavuk Wright and William Wright of Falls Church, VA. He was the loving grandfather of Nicole and Brandon Patrick...
Rosalie Ann Brown
Sep 1, 2024
BROWN, Rosalie Ann, (nee:Ippolito), 93, of Bayonne passed away peacefully at the Bayonne Medical Center on Sunday September 1st. She was a beloved wife to the late Francis T., a loving mother to Patricia Kahn and her husband Paul. A cherished grandmother to Ryan Matthew Kahn, Tara, Kristin, and Allison. A dear brother to Ronald Ippolito. Rosalie was also...
Kristyl A Cortes
Aug 26, 2024
CORTES, Kristyl A (nee: Dietz) 57, of Bayonne passed away peacefully on Monday August 26th at the Hackensack Medical Center. Kristyl was a beloved wife to the late Dionisio Jr. A loving mother to Dionisio III, and Daniel Cortes, a cherished grandmother to Dionisio IV, Azaria, and Emilio Justice Cortes . A dear sister to Joseph Dietz, and Deborah...
Timothy John Alva
Aug 23, 2024
Timothy, known to some as Tim or Timmy, TJ to many, has passed away on Friday August 23rd. He was a beloved son to Fiel Amor Nacario (nee:Borromeo) and to the late David Alva. He was a caring big brother to David Christian Alva, Richard Joseph Nacario, and Rica Marie Nacario. A loving fiancé to Lawraine Kakilala. A hardworking,...
Henry A Klarmann
Aug 16, 2024
Henry A. Klarmann was born on May 14, 1952. Son of Harry Klarman (deceased) and Lucy Klarmann-Galletta (deceased). Loving brother of Barbara Ann Klarmann. Born in Jersey City, raise in Bayonne where he lived his whole life. Henry dedicated most part of his life to the post office, where he surrounded himself with a circle of friends, some of...
Barbara Sofranko
Aug 11, 2024
SOFRANKO, Barbara (nee: Shortell) 64, a life long resident of Bayonne passed away suddenly at her residence on Sunday August 11th. Barbara graduated from Bayonne High School and attended St. Peter's University. Barbara was the co-owner along with her husband of Broadway Video Inc., and worked there until she accepted a position as a billing director of the Summit...
Lourdes Kosky
Aug 10, 2024
KOSKY, Lourdes (nee:Tayag), 72, of Bayonne passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side. Lourdes was born in Concepcion Tarlac, Philippines and has been in the US for many years. She was self employed as an Executive Housekeeper before retiring. She was a beloved wife to the late Walter, a loving mother to John Tayag-Kosky,...
Margaret Maita
Aug 8, 2024
MAITA, Margaret (nee:Silletti) 94, of Bayonne, passed away peacefully at the St. Ann's Nursing Home in Jersey City on Thursday August 8th. Margaret worked as a Payroll Clerk for Maidenform for many years before retiring. She was a beloved wife to the late Joseph. A cherished grandmother to Heather and her husband Michael, and a great grandmother to Julia...
Zoraida Nieves
Aug 7, 2024
NIEVES, Zoraida (nee: Natal), 75, of Flushing, NY. passed away peacefully at her son's residence on Wednesday, August 7th, with her family by her side. Zoraida was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and has lived in New York for many years. She was a loving mother to Angel and his wife Marisol and Ruben and his wife Melissa Figueroa....
Rosemary Ann Pronti
Aug 2, 2024
PRONTI, (nee: Cutillo) Rosemary Ann, 82, of Bayonne, passed away peacefully at St. Ann's Nursing Home in Jersey City on Friday, August 2nd. Rosemary enjoyed a fulfilling career as an Administrative Secretary for the Brick Board of Education before retiring, and her kindness and dedication were cherished by all who worked with her.
She was a loving...
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