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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.

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...

Anna 'Anne' R. Dinnegan

Anna 'Anne' R. Dinnegan

Jul 11, 2023

Anne Dinnegan, nèe Maher, passed away at the age of 96 on July 11, 2023, at home surrounded by family.  The second oldest of fifteen children, she derived strength from her Catholic faith and in particular her devotion to the Holy Rosary. She left school at an early age to help care for her siblings and at the age...

Walter Alan Wilson

Walter Alan Wilson

Jul 7, 2023

Walter Alan Wilson of Closter, New Jersey, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 7, 2023, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.  Alan, as he liked to be called, is survived by his wife, Canice Wilson, his two children, Heather and Kevin, and two grandchildren, Amber and Haley. He was born in Jersey City in January of...

Rita J. Fallon

Rita J. Fallon

Jul 7, 2023

Rita Fallon, of Orangeburg, NY, passed away on Friday, July 7th at Pascack Valley HUMC Hospital. She was 97.

Mrs. Fallon was married to Barney (Bernard) Fallon, Rockland County's First Deputy County Executive. Mr. Fallon passed away in 2005.

Mrs. Fallon is survived by a brother, Joseph Rosica, son Robert and daughters Joan Fallon and...

Richard Brian Daly

Richard Brian Daly

Jul 4, 2023

Richard Brian Daly, a longtime resident of Closter, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Born to Edith and Edward Daly on November 3, 1950, Rich grew up in Florida, Illinois, and Fort Lee, NJ. While in Fort Lee, Rich met his wife of 47 years, Lynn Daly. They were married on January 23, 1976.  In addition...

John Klingert

John Klingert

Jul 3, 2023

John 'Jack' Klingert, 92, passed away on July 3rd, 2023. He was born June 3rd, 1931 in Queens, NY and was raised in the Yorkville section of Manhattan. It was in Yorkville where he and his beloved wife, Joan, met as teenagers. They were married for 71 years after dating for five years.

Jack graduated from Commerce...

Nancy Lynne Marsanico

Nancy Lynne Marsanico

Jun 22, 2023

Nancy Lynne Marsanico, a longtime resident of Rockland County, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and full of love on Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Born to Eleanor and Francis Furtsch on June 10, 1950, in Manhattan, Nancy grew up in Great Neck, NY, where–as a teen–she met her beloved and devoted husband of 51 years, Robert...

Mary Margaret Allen

Mary Margaret Allen

Jun 22, 2023

Mary Allen of Orangeburg, NY, 59, died peacefully on June 22 at her home after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born in Nyack, NY in 1963, grew up in Orangeburg and was a lifelong Rockland County resident.  She was a graduate of Tappan Zee High School.

Mary is survived by...

Mary Catherine Connolly

Mary Catherine Connolly

Jun 12, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing to her eternal reward, Mary Catherine Connolly, (nee Collins), of Closter, who died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved Wife of the late L. Robert (Bob), dearest Mother of Lawrence (Eileen), Karen, Mary (John) McPartland, Clare (Joseph) Mongelli, Thomas, Patrick, Madeline (Larry) Burns, Margaret Brandes, Michael, Noreen...

Lee Ann Lavalle

Lee Ann Lavalle

Jun 12, 2023

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on the eve of her 89th birthday after a full and happy life. Lee Ann was wife to Stanley LaValle, mother of three sons, grandmother to eleven, and great-grandmother to three, with one more on the way.

Born and raised in New Jersey as one of five siblings, Lee...

Loretta Fitzgibbons

Loretta Fitzgibbons

Jun 2, 2023

Loretta Fitzgibbons (née Kerins), age 85, of Blauvelt, NY, passed away on June 2, 2023. She was born on September 21, 1937 in Co. Roscommon, Ireland. She came to the U.S. in 1952 at the age of 14 and settled in Manhattan, where she met her husband, Thomas. They moved to Blauvelt in 1967 and were married for 46...

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