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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.
Olive Elaine Green
Feb 11, 2023
Service at the Funeral Home Tuesday February 14th 10 AM. Burial to follow 11:30 AM at Maple Grove Park Cemetery Hackensack, NJ.
Grant W. Keast
Feb 9, 2023
73, of Closter, New Jersey, born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, passed away on February 9 th , 2023 due to complications resulting from cancer. Grant is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl, and his beloved son, Edward (Ted) Keast, also of Closter; his loving sister, Nancy Priest (Nelson) of Denver, Colorado; his brother-in-law Greg...
Edna Janssens
Feb 4, 2023
Edna J. Jansens lived 101 years as a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and aunt who enjoyed spending time with her extended family, dancing, traveling, taking care of her flowers, and doing her crossword puzzles.
Born in Trieste (which is now Italy), she immigrated with her parents to Clason Point (Bronx), New York when she was three...
Mary Ellen Oliva
Feb 1, 2023
Mary Ellen Oliva, 85, from Sparkill, NY sadly left us on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. She is survived by her two sons, Jay Oliva and wife Tina of Sparkill; Edward Oliva and wife Christine of Manorville, NY along with her five grandchildren – Caelinn, Declan, Julia, Justin and Ava. A Funeral Mass will be held in her...
Katherine 'Kathy' T. Alexandrou
Feb 1, 2023
Katherine 'Kathy' T. Alexandrou, of Fort Lee, NJ, passed away on February 1, 2023.
Please see funeral information below.
Emma Rose Monahan
Jan 29, 2023
Emma Rose Monahan, born December 28, 2001, passed into eternal rest on Sunday, January 29th into the arms of Jesus and her beloved Pop Pops John Finn who predeceased her.
Emma was an unconditionally loving little angel who was absolutely adored by all who knew her, from her loving family, friends, neighbors, many caring nurses and her...
Janet Piscitelli
Jan 24, 2023
Janet Piscitelli, age 61, passed peacefully on January 24th after a courageous two year health battle.
Janet was born in the Bronx and was raised in Blauvelt, New York. She was an alumnus of Tappan Zee High School and graduated from the College of Mount Saint Vincent before earning her doctorate in medicine from the SUNY Downstate...
Robert ' Bob ' Halle
Jan 19, 2023
Robert 'Bob' Halle passed away on January 19, 2023 at the age of 94. Bob was devoted to his family. He was kind, loyal and caring. He would be the first to help anyone. Bob was a proud Army Veteran and served during the Korean War.
Bob moved to Blauvelt with his wife, Doris, in 1955. While...
Daniel John Emmert
Jan 17, 2023
Daniel J. Emmert passed on January 17th into the hands of God and his many friends and family who have predeceased him.
Danny brought joy to all who knew him. He was a happy guy! Never one to focus on the negative, or speak poorly of people, he lived his life by a simple precept "It's all...
Konstantinos Klontzaris
Jan 15, 2023
Mr. Konstantinos Klontzaris, 88, passed away on January 15, 2023.
Visiting hours will be Thursday, Jan. 19th, 6-9pm,
at the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan, NY.
A funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 20th, 10am,
Saints Constantine & Helen Greek...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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