obituaries

Nov 17, 2023

Anne B. Giotta, 93, of River Vale, NJ, passed away on November 17, 2023. A long-time resident of Harrington Park, she was born in Donegal, Ireland on January 25, 1930, one of 12 children of Joseph and Elizabeth McBrearty.

She was predeceased by her son, Michael, in 2013.

Survivors include her children: Kathleen Delano, Lorelei...

Nov 16, 2023

94, of Harrington Park, NJ, passed away on Thursday November 16, 2023.  She slipped away quietly and peacefully after slowly succumbing to Alzheimer's.  She was born and raised in the Bronx by her German dad, Joseph Popp, and Irish mom, Norah, née Dolan with her younger sister Rose.  She was an excellent student attending the Ursuline Academy where she...

Nov 14, 2023

Noemi Angela Cicalo, of Orangeburg, NY, passed away peacefully on November 14th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  Noemi was born on March 10th, 1933 to Adamo and Sara Pigat in Pordenone, Italy. She emigrated to New York City in 1936, where she lived with her parents and siblings, Norma and Luigi, on East 29th Street in Manhattan. She...

Nov 3, 2023

On Friday, November 3, 2023, after a long and wonderful life, our mother Eleanor Anne (Ruffner) Ancin passed away peacefully at the age of 96.

Ellie was born on April 22, 1927, in Lebanon, Ohio, the youngest of Alma (Christie) and Jesse Ruffner's four children. During the Great Depression, Ellie, along with her sisters Lois and Jeanne...

Oct 28, 2023

Anthony Stewart Neusch, a longtime Closter resident and U.S. Army veteran whose devotion to family, church and country was well-known throughout the community, passed away on Oct. 28, 2023 after an unexpected illness. He was 83 years old.

Tony is survived by his children and their spouses, Lucy and Farrell Kramer, Charles and Michele Neusch, Anthony Joseph...

Oct 22, 2023

Margaret Honora Kopac passed peacefully on October 22, 2023 at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC, following a period of declining health. A life-long resident of Rockland County, NY, she only recently moved to Hendersonville, NC, to be closer to immediate family.

Peg was born at Nyack Hospital on October 28, 1936 to Jane (Kubacz) and Frederick...

Oct 14, 2023

On the morning of October 14, 2023, our beloved Ramona Montes of Sparkill, NY, peacefully passed away at the remarkable age of 104, surrounded by the warmth of her family in the comfort of her home. Ramona's life was a testament to enduring love, unwavering faith, and a commitment to family that knew no bounds.

Born on...

Oct 8, 2023

Known to many as "Pops", "Joe", or "Domo", Dominick was born on April 26, 1937. He was born and raised in the Bronx on Fordham Road and was a proud Bronx native. He went to school at Saint Nicholas of Tolentine before joining the Marine Corps in 1956. A proud Marine, not a day went by when he wasn't...

Oct 7, 2023

Albert Piscitelli, 92, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023.  Albert was born in the Bronx and lived in Blauvelt for 57 years.  He was predeceased by his loving wife, Catherine, as well as his daughter Janet.

Albert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He began his career as an accountant, but discovered a...

Oct 7, 2023

George Edgar Sealy, of Closter, a beloved husband, brother, father, grand- father, and great-grandfather, passed away on October 7, 2023. He was born on November 29, 1936, in the Bronx, New York, to his proud parents, George Ellis Sealy and Caroline Ann (Mazzetti) of Tuckahoe.George is survived by his devoted wife, Elena, with whom he shared 39 years of...

Oct 5, 2023

Lived in Bergenfield, NJ. 94 years old. Passed on October 5th 2023. Committal Service will be held 10 AM on October 14th at the George Washington Memorial Pack Cemetery Paramus, NJ.

Sep 30, 2023

Franklin F. Benz Jr., affectionately known as Buddy, son of Frank F. Benz Sr. and Erna Benz, passed away peacefully at his home in Closter, NJ, on the age of 89. Frank was born in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1934 and later move to New York where he attended high school in the Bronx.

Frank enlisted in the...

Sep 25, 2023

Bernard "Benny" Shortt, 87, passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2023 with his sons at his bedside.  Benny was born on August 27, 1936 in Clogher, County Tyrone, Ireland and was a resident of Blauvelt, New York since 1973.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife of more than 50 years, Margaret ("Peggy"), last year.

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Sep 24, 2023

Theresa "Terry" Foiles passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on September 24th, 2023 after battling 9/11 related cancer, contracted from her time in Rescue and Recovery efforts at Ground Zero.

Born in the Bronx, New York on September 11th, 1957, Terry grew up with her seven brothers and sisters in Castle Hill and...

Sep 20, 2023

Joseph M. "Mick" Kolacia, 78 of Demarest. Passed away September 20th 2023. Joseph was a US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Paula. Devoted father of Michael and wife Adrienne. He cherished his granddaughters Taylor and Lila. Dear brother to James & wife Deborah Kolacia and the late Edward. Uncle to Jaime Cerritelli and Jaclyn Annunziata. Visitation Tuesday 4-6 pm...

Sep 17, 2023

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