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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.

Ann A. Melia

Ann A. Melia

Apr 14, 2023

Ann A. Melia passed away on April 14, 2023 at the age of 95. She was born in Piermont, NY to John and Mary Cardascia DeLorenzo on October 1, 1927.

The second youngest of 13 children, Ann was a first generation Italian American. She was determined to succeed as the only sibling to graduate from high school...

Marie Deremeik

Marie Deremeik

Apr 12, 2023

Marie Deremeik entered eternal life on April 12, 2023.

Marie was born to Benjamin and Mary (Lynch) Goss in Brooklyn, NY, on June 1, 1930.

Marie married the love of her life on September 15, 1951. Marie and Tom started married life in Brooklyn, NY and in 1967 relocated to Blauvelt, NY with their family....

Emmet P. Nevin Sr.

Emmet P. Nevin Sr.

Apr 11, 2023

Emmet P. Nevin Sr., died April 11th after a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving family and devoted nurse Leonora Keanneally, throughout the day. Father of Msgr. Emmet R. Nevin pastor of St. Aedan Church, Pearl River. He was 96. Emmet was born in Yonkers on September 15, 1926 to Emmet T. and Florence (Engel) Nevin. He...

Ellen Mcauley

Ellen Mcauley

Apr 9, 2023

Ellen McAuley of Tappan entered into Eternal Life at the age of 100 on Easter Sunday, April 9th, 2023, accompanied by the love, prayers, and gratitude of her son and daughter after a courageous battle with stomach cancer.

Ellen was born on September 5, 1922, in Crossmolina, County Mayo, Ireland, to John and Mary Granahan. She was...

Ruben Rivera

Ruben Rivera

Apr 8, 2023

Ruben Rivera, aged 52, of Orangeburg, NY passed away on April 8, 2023. Ruben was born on July 7, 1970 in the Bronx, NY to Ruben and Nereida Rivera.

Ruben met the love of his life, Ida, when he attended Fordham Preparatory High School. He attended college at SUNY Albany. Ruben joined the NYPD in 1992 to...

James T. Cody

James T. Cody

Mar 29, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of James T. Cody, 37, of Tappan, NY. James passed away on March 29, 2023, due to injuries he sustained from a prior car accident. He is predeceased by his grandfather (Salvatore Caiola) and grandparents (James and Kathleen Cody). He is survived by his parents (James and Diane Cody), grandmother...

Kathleen Knorowski

Kathleen Knorowski

Mar 21, 2023

Knorowski, Kathleen (née) Whelan of Piermont and Blauvelt passed away on March 21, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was born in the Highbridge section of the Bronx on June 17, 1952. She attended grammar school & high school in the Bronx. Kathleen moved to Blauvelt with her family in 1969.  She was a graduate of Englewood Cliffs...

Joyce Maguire

Joyce Maguire

Mar 20, 2023

Joyce Maguire of Middletown, New York passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023. Joyce was born in Brooklyn, New York and is survived by her Loving brother John Ludwig and predeceased by her sister Judy. Joyce is survived by her daughter Cheryl and her husband Michael; her granddaughter Danielle; and her three great grandchildren Shelby, Michelle and Anthony. Joyce...

Patrick Joseph Haughey

Patrick Joseph Haughey

Mar 19, 2023

Patrick Joseph Haughey, 56, a lifelong resident of Blauvelt, NY, passed away peacefully on March 19th, 2023 with his family and friends at his side. He was born on January 3, 1967. In 1985, he graduated Tappan Zee High School and went on to graduate from SUNY Farmingdale with an automotive service degree. Patrick was a well-known and respected...

Karen Jahnes

Karen Jahnes

Mar 19, 2023

Karen Jahnes, 56, of East Meredith, NY and formerly of Blauvelt, NY, passed away on Sunday, March 19 at home.

Karen was born on October 27, 1966 at Nyack Hospital, the youngest daughter of Richard and Mary (Mahoney) MacFadden. She was a 1984 graduate of Tappan Zee High School and was a dedicated and beloved employee of...

Walter Kinkel

Walter Kinkel

Mar 16, 2023

Walter Kinkel, 86, a resident of Pearl River, NY, passed away on March 16th, 2023. He was born on January 22, 1937 to Casimir and Anastasia Kinkel at St. Catherine's Hospital in Brooklyn. Walter graduated from Brooklyn Automotive and served in the Naval Reserves from 1954-62. Walter loved his life in Rockland County and was a member of the...

Moira Reilly

Moira Reilly

Mar 11, 2023

With a heavy heart, The Reilly Family announces the passing of our family matriarch, Mary "Moira"  (nee McHugh) Reilly of Blauvelt, NY.  Moira was born on March 12, 1940 and passed on March 11, 2023, one day shy of her 83rd birthday.  Moira is survived by her husband, Matthias Reilly, her four daughters, Carmel (John), Erin (Donald), Fiona (Martin) and...

Elbanice Maria Pereira Holme

Elbanice Maria Pereira Holme

Mar 11, 2023

------------------------------------------- Small and tan and young and lovely The girl from Recife goes walking When she walks she's like a samba That swings so cool and sways so gentle Oh, but I watch her so sadly How can I tell her I love her Yes, I would give my heart gladly -------------------------------------------

Born in Recife, Brazil, on April 4,...

Richard Ryan

Richard Ryan

Mar 10, 2023

Richard Ryan, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March10, 2023. Richie, a resident of Tappan, NY, was born in the Bronx on August 2, 1938 to Michael and Jeanette Ryan. He served in the US Army Reserves. He retired from the MTA. Richie was a member of the Tappan Senior Club and Our Lady...

Anita B Giamas

Anita B Giamas

Mar 8, 2023

Resident of Old Tappan, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Sr. Survived by daughter, Helen and three grandchildren, Danielle, Christopher, and Jackie. Visitation on Sunday March 12; 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Monday 10 AM at Church of St. Mary in Closter. Burial To follow at Rockland Cemetery Sparkill, NJ....

Robert Emmett Daly

Robert Emmett Daly

Mar 8, 2023

Robert Emmett Daly (Bob), beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on March 8, 2023.  Bob was a loving and kind person who enjoyed being with his family.

Bob was born to Emmett and Mary (nee Franek) on June 1,1940 in New York, NY and raised with his three siblings in the Bronx,...

Patricia E. Milani

Patricia E. Milani

Mar 6, 2023

Patricia Elizabeth Milani, longtime resident of Tappan, NY, passed away on March 6th, 2023 at age 70 after a five and a half year battle with breast cancer She was born on November 5th, 1952 in New York City to Betty and William Sullivan.  Patricia and her husband, Bruno moved to Tappan in 1981, where they created a beautiful...

John K. Morrissey

John K. Morrissey

Mar 5, 2023

John Kennedy Morrissey, 59, of Tappan, New York, passed away suddenly while on a ski weekend with his beloved family on Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was surrounded by his girls, his friends, fresh snow, and a blessed life.

John was born in Queens, New York to Elaine and Thomas Morrissey on December 2, 1963. Only days...

John Paul Zimmerman

John Paul Zimmerman

Feb 21, 2023

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Patricia Marie Quirk

Patricia Marie Quirk

Feb 17, 2023

Patricia Marie Quirk, a resident of Orangeburg for over 50 years, and later of Armonk, NY, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2023. Pat was born in New York, NY on August 7, 1931. She graduated from the School of Industrial Art in Manhattan in 1949. She met her husband of 58 years, Raymond George Quirk, while working at...

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