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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.

Dr. Oscar F. Muscariello Phd

Dr. Oscar F. Muscariello Phd

Sep 14, 2023

Dr. Oscar F. Muscariello, 92, of Closter, passed away on September 14, 2023. He was on Born May 2, 1931 to Victoria and Aristide in Cliffside Park New Jersey, Oscar lived a most extraordinary life, gifted in so many ways. He was a scholar, an educator, a theater director, a navy veteran, a genius, a magician, a ventriloquist, an...

Marilyn Bartlett Valverde

Marilyn Bartlett Valverde

Sep 11, 2023

Marilyn B. Valverde, daughter of the late Richard Bartlett and the late Bernice Bartlett, died peacefully at home on September 11, 2023. She is survived by her three sons, David (Janice), Daniel (Tamar), and Edward (Kathleen). She is also survived by three grandsons, Steven, Alexander, Damian and five step-grandchildren, Corey, Denise, Jillian, Desmond and Arianna (Cole). Her daughter, Diane...

Aleyamma Mathew

Aleyamma Mathew

Sep 10, 2023

Aleyamma Mathew, 89, also known as "Mummy", was called to eternal home on September 10th, 2023.

She was married to late Mr. P M Mathew (papa) and became a part of Koleth Korattikara Parayil family, where she lived a beautiful married life in Jabalpur, India. Besides being a homemaker, her home was also a haven for many...

Maryanne Spagna Quirk

Maryanne Spagna Quirk

Sep 5, 2023

MaryAnne Spagna Quirk of Drums, PA was gathered into the arms of her Savior Jesus on September 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving husband and siblings. Born in the Bronx on August 10, 1959, she was the beloved daughter of Charles and Dora Spagna. MaryAnne moved to Blauvelt, New York in 1967 and graduated from Tappan Zee High School...

Dr. Donald Edward Hutchings

Dr. Donald Edward Hutchings

Aug 31, 2023

Obituary will be posted in the near future

Freddy Ochoa

Freddy Ochoa

Aug 29, 2023

Will be posted soon.

Joseph J. Mckenna

Joseph J. Mckenna

Aug 28, 2023

Joseph J. McKenna, 87, passed away on Monday, August, 28, 2023 with family at his side.

Born in Nyack, NY on February 29, 1936 to John A. and Catharine McKenna, he was raised in Piermont, NY with his seven older siblings.  After graduating from Piermont High School in 1954, he proudly served his country in the United...

John F. Reynolds

John F. Reynolds

Aug 27, 2023

John F. Reynolds, 59, of Blauvelt, NY passed away peacefully on August 27,2023. He was born on November 22, 1963, to John J. and Mary E. Reynolds. He graduated from Pearl River High School.

John's legacy is one of love. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. John a building engineer for 18 years...

Roy B. Nelson

Roy B. Nelson

Aug 22, 2023

Roy B. Nelson passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023, after a short illness.  Roy was born December 18, 1929 in Dumont NJ, the son of Swedish emigrants, Edwin and Ester.   Enlisting in the Air Force after high school, becoming a chief mechanic, achieving rank of Staff Sargent.  He continued his education at Rockland Community College and Dominican College...

Frank Siragusa

Frank Siragusa

Aug 17, 2023

Frank Siragusa of the Bronx, NY, entered into eternal life on August 17, 2023.  He was predeceased by his parents, Santo and Maddalena Siragusa, his brother, Anthony Siragusa and sister, Angelina Sahakian.  He is survived by his sister, Frances Lorino and nephews, Gregory R. and John Sahakian;  Richard J. and Thomas R. Lorino; and Madelynn Welsh and Anthony Siragusa.  ...

Linda Lydia Rokes

Linda Lydia Rokes

Aug 14, 2023

Linda "Lydia" Rokes, of Englewood, passed away on August 14, 2023. Survived by her Loving husband Glenn Burnell, her brother Brian and two sisters Gretchen and Carla, and she is predeceased by her parents and brother David.  She was a graphic artist and worked for GS Imaging in Carlstadt,NJ.  Lydia enjoyed skiing and vacationing in Barbados with her husband...

William Anthony Ranke

William Anthony Ranke

Aug 12, 2023

William Anthony Ranke, 98, of Orangeburg, NY, a distinguished World War II Veteran of the United States Army (1943-1945), passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12th, 2023.  Beloved husband of Jean Ranke, predeceased, and married for 72 years.  Devoted father to Carole (Frank), Janet, and William Jr. (Sheryl).  Cherished Grandfather to Kristen (Josh), Christopher (Nicole), Nancy (Joe), Michael (Mara),...

John C. Kelleher

John C. Kelleher

Aug 11, 2023

John C. Kelleher passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 11th at the age of 91 surrounded by his loving daughters.  John was born on April 21, 1932 in NYC to Josephine and Charles Kelleher.  John grew up in Manhattan and attended Annunciation Grammar school and Power Memorial High School.  In 1955 John joined the NYPD and spent...

Robert George Griepenburg

Robert George Griepenburg

Aug 3, 2023

Robert George Griepenburg, 100, of Dumont, NJ passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023.

Robert was born on April 12, 1923 in Dumont, NJ.

After attending Dumont schools he worked various local jobs; pig farmer, radio tower climber, delivery driver.

In 1943 he joined the US Navy and served on the USS Cetus...

Thomas H. Milidantri Sr.

Thomas H. Milidantri Sr.

Jul 25, 2023

Thomas H. Milidantri, Sr., 77, passed away on July 25,2023.

Tom was born the second oldest of five children to Horace and Theresa Milidantri in Brooklyn, NY on March 6, 1945. He worked at Chromalloy, Orangeburg, NY for many years and retired as a Vice President. He was a genius in the aerospace...

Peter George Marzec

Peter George Marzec

Jul 22, 2023

Peter Marzec, 82, passed away peacefully, at home, on Saturday July 22, 2023. He was born in the Bronx to Mary Morena and Peter Marzec on March 5, 1941. He is predeceased by his only sister, Carol Zinter.

He was a life long learner. Pete graduated Manhattan School of Printing at 16 years old. He went on...

Hedwig “Heidi” Benz

Hedwig “Heidi” Benz

Jul 21, 2023

87, wife of loving husband, Franklin F. Benz Jr., passed away peacefully on July 22,2023 to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Heidi was born on December 6, 1935, in Steinbach, Germany to Karl and Katherine Schneider. During her youth, she excelled in school and worked several jobs to help her family through the hardships of WW...

Peter Francis Fegan

Peter Francis Fegan

Jul 17, 2023

Peter Francis Fegan of Blauvelt, NY died Monday, July 17, 2023, after a long illness, with his family by his side, at Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation Center. He was 86 years old.

Peter was born to Bernard and Bridget (Lynch) Fegan in Kilcogy, Mullahoran, County Cavan, Ireland. He emigrated to the US in 1959.

Peter met...

William Henry Morrison

William Henry Morrison

Jul 11, 2023

William H. Morrison, of Northvale, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at his home on July 11, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on February 6,1943 to Bill (Sr.) and Jean (Castagnetta) Morrison in the Parkchester section of the Bronx. As an only child Bill was fortunate to be part of a large and loving...

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