Obituary Listing

Jan 23, 2026

DOHERTY, James Michael, 66, of Bayonne. A warrior in the truest sense, ended his long fought battle and came to the end of his final watch, entering the arms of his beloved Lord, his soul surrounded by loved ones on Friday January 23, 2026. Son of the late John H. and Rose (nee:Abate) Doherty.

He leaves behind...

Jan 19, 2026

Ralph J. Soriero - of Bayonne passed away peacefully at Bayonne Medical Center on Monday January 19th 2026, he was 84.  Born in Jersey City, Ralph served his country proudly as a member of the US Army and he later worked as a Longshoreman for many years before his retirement.  He was the devoted father to John Soriero (Sabrina),...

Jan 9, 2026

Joseph Luis Calderon, lovingly known as "Monkey" by his parents, was a devoted father and loving partner who passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the young age of 29. Joseph leaves behind his beloved fiancée, Skyler Leszewski, and their cherished son, Joseph "Joey" Calderon Jr., who was the center of his world. He is also survived...

Jan 5, 2026

Barry Macalush - a resident of Bayonne passed away peacefully on Monday January 5th 2026, he was 67.  Born in Jersey City,  Barry worked for many years for The General Dynamics Company in Avenel, NJ and later as a Tractor Trailer Driver.  He was the devoted son of the late Michael J. and Jean Patricia Macalush, the beloved brother...

Jan 5, 2026

Dolores "Lola" Maratta passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the age of 99½. Born in Muros, Spain, Lola was a longtime member of the St. Andrew's Church Rosary Society. She was a woman who deeply cherished her family and took great joy in the many trips she shared with family and friends throughout her life: especially...

Jan 1, 2026

Rafael (Raffy) Albano of Jersey City, NJ passed away on January 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength and devotion to family and friends. He will be remembered for the care he showed to those around him and the steady presence he brought to the lives of the people who knew him best.

Rafael attained...

Dec 28, 2025

Birdalee Patricia McCay-Frey, 85, entered into eternal life on December 28, 2025.  A lifelong resident of Bayonne, Lee was predeceased by her husband, John Frey Sr., her parents, Charles and Mary McCay, her aunt, Helen Paysak, and her sister, Roslyn Barker.  She is survived by her brother William and several nieces.

Lee worked as a toll collector...

Dec 26, 2025

Donna Marie Rubenstein - of New York City, formerly of Colts Neck NJ, passed away peacefully after battling a long illness.  She worked sometimes as a former bookkeeper, but primarily, Donna worked and expressed herself as a Professional Actress. and spent 2 years touring with the road company of the Broadway hit "Annie".  Donna was the beloved daughter to...

Dec 26, 2025

ZUTIC, Andrew A., 55, of Bayonne, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. Andrew worked as a Light Rail Operator for NJ Transit for many years, and served as the President of the Light Rail Union. He was a beloved husband to Susan (nee:Blankman), a loving father to Nicholas and Jillian Zutic, and Eddie the Beagle. Andrew was predeceased...

Dec 25, 2025

Jacqueline Valentino - a lifelong resident of Bayonne passed away peacefully on Thursday December 25th 2025, she was 84.  Jacqueline worked as a medical coder for Bayonne Hospital for many years before her retirement.  She was the beloved mother to her twin boys Gary Valentino and his wife Christine and to Arnold Valentino; the devoted grandmother to Drew Valentino...

Dec 23, 2025

Jean Patricia Macalush - of Bayonne passed away peacefully at Bayonne Medical Center on Tuesday December 23rd 2025, she was 95.  Born in Summit Hill, PA., Jean worked as a school teacher for most of her life at The Assumption School in Bayonne where she was also very active in their St. Ann's Society and their Boy Scout program.  ...

Dec 23, 2025

Luz Muniz - of Bayonne passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 23, 2025, she was 69.  Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Luz worked as a chef for most of her life before retiring.  She was the devoted mother to Sandra Santos (Ed) and Xiomara Santos (David) and the beloved grandmother to Jeremy Vargas (Kaitlyn), Tyra Cruz (fiance' Henessey), Davis...

Dec 22, 2025

RoseMary "Ro Ro" Fasciani - a lifelong resident of Bayonne, passed away peacefully at Bayonne Medical Center on Monday December 22nd 2025, she was 65.  RoseMary proudly worked as a school teacher all her life where her students affectionately knew her as "Ms. RoseMary".  RoseMary won the Governor's Teacher of the Year from 1990-1991, was a member of The...

Dec 22, 2025

Gaspar F. Mangano - of Bayonne, passed away peacefully at Bayonne Medical Center on Monday December 22nd 2025, he was 85.  Born in San Giuseppe Jato, Sicily; Gaspar came to America and served his new country proudly as a US Army Veteran.  Gaspar spend most of his life working as an acclaimed chef in New Jersey and was the...

Dec 20, 2025

Pamela Diane Castaldo (nee: Grazul), lovingly known as Pam, passed away on December 20, 2025, in Bayonne, New Jersey, at the age of 83. A lifelong resident of Hudson County, Pam was born to Felix and Julia Grazul on March 6, 1942, in Jersey City. She grew up on Ege Avenue, where she was raised alongside her siblings and...

Dec 17, 2025

Edward E. Timoldi Jr. -  a lifelong resident of Bayonne, passed away peacefully at Bayonne Medical Center on Wednesday December 17th 2025, he was 99.  Edward served his country proudly as a US Marine during WWII and later continued serving his community as a police officer where he worked as a Hudson County Sheriff until his retirement.  Edward was...

Dec 12, 2025

With profound love and sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Janice Ann Feeney, originally of Jersey City, New Jersey, who later built a beautiful life and home in Bayonne, New Jersey, passed away surrounded by love. She was the heart and soul of her family—an extraordinary wife, devoted mother, cherished daughter, loving sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, beloved sister-in-law,...

Nov 29, 2025

FALTAS, Janette (Azer), 79, of Bayonne passed away peacefully on Saturday November 29th at the Bayonne Medical Center. Janette worked as an Agricultural Specialist for the US Customs and Border Protection, prior to her retirement. She was a beloved wife to Ezzat Faltas and a loving mother to Sherif (Aline) and Wessam (Agnes). A cherished grandmother to Aidan, Brianna,...

Nov 25, 2025

Marco Santos - of Bayonne passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 25th 2025, he was 87.  Born in El Salvador, Marco worked as a Longshoreman in Port Elizabeth for many years before his retirement.  He was the loving partner to Celina Mercado, the beloved father to Manuel Santos, Ronaldi Santos, Edwin Santos (Consuelo) & Silvia Roxana Diaz (Jorge) and...

Nov 21, 2025

January 19, 1971 – November 21, 2025

Karen L. Jessen, 54, a lifelong resident of Bayonne, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2025 surrounded by love, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Karen lived her life with warmth, humor and an open heart. From the time she was a little girl she...