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Recent obituaries in Closter, New Jersey & Tappan, New York .

The obituaries in the Rockland County, NY & Tappan, NJ area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Rockland County, NY & Tappan, NJ history and identity.

Joan Biernacki

Joan Biernacki

Jan 19, 2024

Joan (Downey) Biernacki passed away on January 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving grandchildren, following a valiant battle with lung cancer.  She was 90 years old.

Joan was born February 12, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, to Thomas Downey and Helen Weincek, the eldest daughter of five children.  She spent her childhood terrorizing New York with her...

Anita Mary Hafner

Anita Mary Hafner

Jan 5, 2024

Anita Mary Hafner (nee Kurtz), of Closter, NJ  passed away peacefully on Friday January 5, 2024. She was born on October 11, 1937 in New York City to Stephen and Mary Kurtz.

She was predeceased by her husband John G. Hafner in 1997.

Anita leaves behind and will be missed by her children June McMorrow...

Herminigildo 'Abe' Reinoso

Herminigildo 'Abe' Reinoso

Jan 5, 2024

Herminigildo 'Abe' Reinoso, of Valley Cottage, NY passed away on January 5, 2024. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by his devoted daughter, Girlie Reinoso. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years, Estelie.

Abe travelled the world as a seafarer for many years until settling in Valley Cottage in 1980 with...

Annamae Cramer

Annamae Cramer

Dec 28, 2023

Annamae (Mickey) Sward Cramer, 95, of Tappan, NY died on Thursday December 28, 2023.  She was predeceased by her husband Albert B. Cramer in 2003.

A native of Chicago Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Alice McBride Sward.  The Cramers spent many years living in Rockland County before retiring to  Salem, South Carolina.  ...

Dr. Bruce Howard Stephan - Updated

Dr. Bruce Howard Stephan - Updated

Dec 28, 2023

This obituary contains updated information.

Dr. Bruce Stephan of Piermont, NY, passed away on December 28, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born in New York City on March 16, 1942, to Howard and Edna Stephan. He is survived by his devoted wife Julia Ann (Jan) Stephan, three children Jennifer Stephan...

Edward Vincent Sullivan Jr.

Edward Vincent Sullivan Jr.

Dec 25, 2023

Edward Vincent Sullivan Jr., 83, of Closter, passed away peacefully on December 25th, 2023, after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. Edward was the son of Jeannette Marie Faganand Edward Vincent Sullivan Sr. Born in Passaic, NJ on August 14th, 1940, Edward was an amazing man who started his electrical contracting business in 1966 after serving in the US...

Ruth H. Dizzine

Ruth H. Dizzine

Dec 25, 2023

Ruth H. Dizzine (nee Shields), of Tappan, NY, passed away peacefully on Christmas night, Dec. 25th, 2023, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was born in Nyack, NY on November 18, 1923 to Robert and Lillian Shields. Ruth recently enjoyed her 100th birthday celebration with her large and loving family. Ruth is predeceased by her devoted husband...

Suzanne Marsino

Suzanne Marsino

Dec 25, 2023

Suzanne Marsino, 67, passed away, 12/25/2023 after a devastating brief illness.  She was born in Bronx, NY, February 8, 1956.   She is survived by her son, Justin Kramer, Lisa of Tappan, NY and son Sean Kramer of Closter, NJ.  Suzanne was the grandmother of two beautiful grandchildren, Mason and Shea, whom she loved fiercely.  She also is survived by...

Robert Peter Minichiello

Robert Peter Minichiello

Dec 25, 2023

Robert Peter Minichiello, age 100, of Blauvelt, NY, died peacefully in his home on December 25, 2023.

Born on September 9, 1923, in Boston, Massachusetts, Robert was the son of Carmine and Concetta (née Chirichella) Minichiello. He is survived by his children Constance (and Brent), Antoinette (and Brian), Robert, Francesca, Michael (and Bill), Maria Pia, Charles, and...

John F Hofmann

John F Hofmann

Dec 21, 2023

A lifelong resident of Closter, passed away December 21, 2023.  The love of his life was Janet, his soulmate and bride of 43 years. John used to say to Janet, our lives are an adventure. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2014. He would always say, "I can't beat it, but I'm not giving up". Devoted father of...

Conrado Lagustan Logmao

Conrado Lagustan Logmao

Dec 17, 2023

Conrado Lagustan Logmao, affectionately known as Tatay Conrad, was called home on December 17, 2023, surrounded by loving family. He led a life of kindness, selflessness and humility and he is sorely missed.

Conrado was born on November 26, 1935 in Tarug, Mogpog, Marinduque Philippines.

He is the eldest son of six siblings; Petra, Vicenta,...

John E. D'Andrea

John E. D'Andrea

Dec 13, 2023

John E. D'Andrea

June 10, 1932 – December 13, 2023

John E. D'Andrea of Orangeburg, New York passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023. John was born on June 10, 1932 to James and Mary D'Andrea in their home on McGraw Avenue in the Bronx. He lived with his...

James Mcneill Mclaughlin

James Mcneill Mclaughlin

Dec 11, 2023

On December 11, 1964, James McNeill McLaughlin moved to Blauvelt, N.Y., with his wife, Ann,

and their children. On December 11, 2023, Jim, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend,

moved to heaven and reunited with Ann, the love of his life.

Jim was born on May 26, 1930 to Loretta McNeill McLaughlin...

James Mcneill Mclaughlin

James Mcneill Mclaughlin

Dec 11, 2023

On December 11, 1964, James McNeill McLaughlin moved to Blauvelt, N.Y., with his wife, Ann, and their children. On December 11, 2023, Jim, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, moved to heaven and reunited with Ann, the love of his life.

Jim was born on May 26, 1930 to Loretta McNeill McLaughlin and Thomas McLaughlin of...

Patricia A. Finley

Patricia A. Finley

Dec 4, 2023

Patricia A. Finley, 86, of Sparkill, NY passed away on December 4, 2023. She was born in the South Bronx and attended Thorpe Secretarial School and St. Joseph's School of Nursing. Patricia was a registered nurse and worked at the St. Dominic's Home in Blauvelt for many years. She also worked at the infirmary at the Dominican Sister of...

Nicole Festa Luciani

Nicole Festa Luciani

Nov 22, 2023

Please join the celebration of Nicole's life on Tuesday Nov. 28th, 11am by visiting the Zoom link below:

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Bertha Nicolina Baroncelli Festa Luciani

'Nicole'

January 7, 2025 – November...

Anne B. Giotta

Anne B. Giotta

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...

Mary T. Gormley

Mary T. Gormley

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...

Noemi Angela Cicalo

Noemi Angela Cicalo

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...

Eleanor Anne Ancin

Eleanor Anne Ancin

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...

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