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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.

John Joseph O’Hanlon

John Joseph O’Hanlon

Jan 15, 2023

John Joseph O'Hanlon, 59 of Closter. Passed away peacefully on January 15, 2023. Born to the late John O'Hanlon and Hanora (nee Falvey) O'Hanlon in the Bronx. Grew up in Paramus, New Jersey and attended Paramus Catholic High School. Settled in the Northern Valley area. Loving Father of Carmella Rose, John Joseph Jr., and David James. Beloved Fiancé to...

Noreen K. Waldron

Noreen K. Waldron

Jan 10, 2023

Noreen Waldron (nèe Kelly) passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023.  Born to Eugene and Julia Kelly in the Highbridge section of the Bronx, NY on June 4, 1947, where she grew up attending the Sacred Heart School.  She is predeceased by her loving husband James Waldron and her brother William Kelly.  Noreen is survived by her son Thomas,...

Nora Flanagan

Nora Flanagan

Jan 9, 2023

Nora Flanagan (nèe O'Brien) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family, on January 9, 2023.

Born to Mary and Michael O'Brien on December 3, 1933 in Tuamgraney, Co. Clare, Ireland, Noreen was the fourth of seven children. Childhood days were spent on their Ballymalone farm, which nurtured her love and gift for...

Bruna Meladossi

Bruna Meladossi

Jan 7, 2023

Bruna Meladossi, long-time resident of Sparkill, NY, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2023 at the impressive age of 98. She is predeceased by her husband Benedetto Meladossi and brother Mario Coradini. Bruna is survived by her son Franco Meladossi, daughter-in-law Katherine Meladossi, and daughter Giuliana Scarpelli as well as grandchildren Jason, Bobby, Matthew, Kristina, Francesca, and Danny. In...

Mary ' Mae ' Maguire

Mary ' Mae ' Maguire

Jan 7, 2023

Mary 'Mae' Maguire, 89, of Blauvelt, NY passed away peacefully on January 7, 2023. Mary was born on May 8, 1933, in Knockroosk, County Leitrim, Ireland to Charles and Bridget Heeran. She married the love of her life John P. Maguire and together they raised their family. Mary worked at the Rockland Psychiatric Center in Orangeburg, NY.

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Rita Mary Keywork

Rita Mary Keywork

Dec 16, 2022

On Friday, December 16, 2022, Rita Mary Keywork, beloved wife and mother passed away peacefully at the age of 91.

Rita was born on September 4, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY to William and Gertrude Stapleton. On January 28, 1956, she married the love of her life, Raymond L. Keywork, and together they raised their family.

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John Kelly

John Kelly

Dec 12, 2022

John, a resident of Harrington Park for nearly fifty years, passed away peacefully at his home on December 12th.

He was born in Co. Tyrone, raised in Pettigo, Co. Donegal, Ireland and immigrated to New York in 1964.

Predeceased by his wife Annie in 2001, John is survived by his daughter Anne, her husband Lance...

Peter V. Walpole

Peter V. Walpole

Dec 7, 2022

Peter Valentine Walpole II

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Peter passed away quietly at Tappan Zee Manor on December 7th, where he has resided since 2016. Predeceased by his wife of almost 50 years, Maureen in 2016, Peter is survived by his son Peter, his wife Denyse and their two children, Quinn and Chloe and his daughter...

Joan Delgado

Joan Delgado

Nov 29, 2022

Joan was born on March 28, 1945 in the Bronx, New York where she lived most of her life until 1986 when she moved to Valley Cottage, New York. Joan was always willing to take others into her home, sharing it as a place to rest or have a warm and loving holiday meal. Professionally she was a...

Madeline R. Mcaree

Madeline R. Mcaree

Nov 29, 2022

Madeline R. McAree, a long time resident of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born in Manhattan on February 3, 1926 to William and Anne (nèe Rogers) Teaman. Madeline was a devout lifelong parishioner of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Lower Manhattan.

Madeline was predeceased...

John J. Mahoney

John J. Mahoney

Nov 27, 2022

John J. Mahoney, born in Brooklyn on July 1, 1937 to John and Rita Keenan Mahoney. He lived in Brooklyn until his marriage to Kathleen Gallagan of Irvington on September 26, 1965. They lived for a short time in Jackson Heights before moving to Tappan in 1971.

John served in the U.S. Army during the Berlin crisis...

Susan Mayzun Dicupillo

Susan Mayzun Dicupillo

Nov 27, 2022

Susan Mayzun DiCupillo died suddenly on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Susan was born in Nyack, NY and grew up in Piermont, NY. Susan spent her life with fond memories growing up on the river with her family. She became a nurse and spent her life helping others. She graduated from Rockland Community College and Dominican College and went on...

Nadine Theresa Parsells

Nadine Theresa Parsells

Nov 25, 2022

Of Closter passed away peacefully November 25, 2022. Nadine was born August 27, 1953 in NYC. Nadine helped her husband run Parsells Agency for many years. Nadine loved spending time with her family and playing bingo with her sisters. She was a wonderful woman with an amazing heart. You could always find her routing for her grandkids at any...

Mary Ann Garland

Mary Ann Garland

Nov 24, 2022

Mary Ann Garland, formerly of Tappan, passed away peacefully at her home in Palisades on November 24, 2022 at the age of 95.

Mary Ann was born to Edgar and Isabel Lowe and lived the first third of her life on the west coast (Seattle, WA and then Oakland, CA).  She graduated from the University of California...

Catherine Nichols

Catherine Nichols

Nov 22, 2022

The most beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Catherine Nichols, passed away on November 22, 2022, at 94 years old at the Jewish Home at Rockleigh, in Rockleigh NY. She was born in the Bronx and grew up an original bobby soxer swooning over Frank Sinatra, spending many an afternoon at Yankee Stadium rooting for Joe DiMaggio and her beloved...

Anna Hickey

Anna Hickey

Nov 22, 2022

Anna Hickey, retired Rockland Commissioner of Jurors and lifelong resident of Piermont, NY, passed away at the age of 95 at her riverfront home in Piermont on Tue., Nov. 22nd, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

She is predeceased by her husband John and daughter Veronica Hickey. Anna is survived by her daughters, Cecelia, Carol, Joanna and...

John Joseph Conway Sr.

John Joseph Conway Sr.

Nov 18, 2022

John Joe Conway

Aug. 16,1933 to Nov. 18,2022

We are sad to announce the passing of John Joseph Conway: loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. Long time resident of Tappan, NY (55 years) formerly of Ryer Ave. in the Bronx. John was born to Joseph and Sarah...

William H. Grayson

William H. Grayson

Nov 11, 2022

William H. Grayson, 78, life long resident of Alpine, NJ.

Survived by beloved wife Dorothy. Cherished daughters Susan Grayson and Barbara (Peter) Giannuzzi. His siblings Helen (Jay) Sandza, Dayle Grayson, Laura (James) Lawler, the late Marian Bauernschmidt, and the late Marc Grayson. Many nieces and nephews who he adored. Also survived by his...

Maria Katsihtis

Maria Katsihtis

Nov 11, 2022

Maria Katsihtis, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Friday November 11, 2022.  She was beloved by all and will be greatly missed.

May her memory be eternal in our hearts and souls.

Viewing will be at Saints Constantine and Helen Church, 1 Marycrest Road. West Nyack, NY on Tuesday November 15, 2022...

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