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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.

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...

Robert Carl Talmo Sr.

Robert Carl Talmo Sr.

May 29, 2023

Age 87 years

Formerly of Closter, NJ and Las Vegas, NV

Devoted husband of Sylvia (nee Nolan) for 64 years.  Loving father of Joseph (Ginny), Robert Jr, Stephen (Susan), Christopher, Wayne (Michele Canning) and Warren.  Loving brother of Judith Talmo.  Adored grandfather of Kristen Lucia (Cory), Elizabeth Talmo (Albert Brown), Katharine Talmo, Jessica Figueroa (Nicholas),...

Paul Andrew Stampa

Paul Andrew Stampa

May 25, 2023

Formerly of Closter, NJ and River Edge, NJ -age 66 passed away on May 25th, 2023.  Paul is predeceased by his parents Lynn & Fred Stampa of Cliffside Park, and sister Priscilla Stampa & brother-in-law, Michael Brown of Westport, CT.  He is survived by his sisters; Maura of Northampton MA, and Victoria of NYC, his two nephews; Max Stampa-Brown...

Richard Iervolino

Richard Iervolino

May 24, 2023

Richard Iervolino of Suffern, 61, died peacefully on May 24th at his home.

Born in Brooklyn in 1962, he moved to Blauvelt as a child and graduated from Manhattan College in 1984 with a double major in business and computer science.

After retiring from the securities and shipping industries, he became a professional driver, currently...

Richard B. Galvin

Richard B. Galvin

May 23, 2023

Richard B. Galvin, known as the 'Pool Guy,' passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on May 23, 2023. He was 71 and lived in Congers for 27 years.

Rick is survived by his wife, Joanne nèe Leote; his children, John, Jennifer, Mary Owen (Gary), Elizabeth and Richard; his grandchildren, Scarlett (Ken), Dalton (Janice), Ryan,...

Theresa Gaglio

Theresa Gaglio

May 11, 2023

After a long life filled with family and food, Theresa Gaglio passed away on May 11, 2023. Theresa was born in Manhattan on September 13, 1922, daughter of George Kish. There she met her husband, Vito, and together they raised three children, Mary, Theresa and Fred in New York City. A marvelous cook on a grand scale, Theresa made...

Barbara Kinkel

Barbara Kinkel

May 11, 2023

Barbara Kinkel, 80, a resident of Pearl River, NY, passed away on May 11th, 2023 with her family at her side. She was born on October 04, 1942 to Andrew and Jane Kuneac in the Bronx. Barbara loved her life in Rockland County and was a member of the Orangeburg Seniors and a parishioner of St. Catharine's Church in...

Kathleen M Catone

Kathleen M Catone

May 8, 2023

Kathleen M. Catone, age 60, of Closter passed away May 8, 2023. Devoted wife of John Catone. Loving mother to Rachel and Julia. Beloved sister to Patricia Rafferty, Mary Freeth, Bobby Rafferty, Michael Rafferty, and Timmy Rafferty. Kathleen was employed at The Dog Spa in Norwood, NJ. Funeral Arrangements are private. In Loving memory of Kathleen donations can be...

Peter Tsahalis

Peter Tsahalis

Apr 25, 2023

Panagiotis (Peter) Tsahalis passed away peacefully at his home in Brooklyn, NY, surrounded by those he loved, and in his favorite chair on April 25, 2023 at the age of 94. Peter was a loving husband to Efstathia (Ester) Tsahalis, a loving father to his daughter Pauline Tampakis and her husband John, father to his daughter Nicki Katsihtis and...

Catherine ' Kay ' Linehan

Catherine ' Kay ' Linehan

Apr 24, 2023

Catherine F. Linehan, 79, of Orangeburg passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2023. Devoted mother of Kate, Pat (Tara), Dan (Lisa) and Jerry (Cathy). Proud and loving grandmother to Danny, Grace, Kellie, Patrick, Tommy, Joseph, Brigid and Ellie.

Catherine was born and raised in Brooklyn. She moved with her beloved husband Pat, who predeceased her in...

Constantine 'Gus' Alatsas

Constantine 'Gus' Alatsas

Apr 24, 2023

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