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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 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...

Michael J. Kane

Michael J. Kane

Nov 10, 2022

Michael Kane, 70, of Blauvelt ,NY passed away on November 10, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Florence Kane, and his brother Joseph Kane (Dorothy).

Michael leaves behind his wife Melissa; sons Michael and Quinn; stepchildren, Griffin, Heather and Jeff; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Kaylee; and sister Debbie (Edward O'Leary). Loving uncle to Erin (Barry...

Marie T. Brady

Marie T. Brady

Nov 9, 2022

Marie T. Brady, 89, of Tappan, NY passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Jack Brady and loving aunt to: Vincent (Ramona), Morgan (Kristi), Donald, Philomena (John), Paul (Carole), Brendan (Theresa), Derry, Bernadette (Steve) and Sean (Katherine).

Marie grew up in the Bronx, attending St. Nicholas of Tolentine where she found lifelong...

Bryant Geoffrey Millett

Bryant Geoffrey Millett

Nov 9, 2022

Bryant Geoffrey Mellett, 36, of Dumont NJ died in his sleep Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Bryant attended and graduated (2007) from Norman A. Bleshman Regional Day School in Paramus and was currently attending Camp Acorn Mighty Oaks Day Hab program in Mahwah. Bryant lit up every room he entered with his infectious smile that could turn any frown upside...

Clara E. "Boots" Griffin (Nee Lusby)

Clara E. "Boots" Griffin (Nee Lusby)

Nov 8, 2022

90 of Norwood, NJ. Passed away peacefully on November 8, 2022.

She was a life long member of the Demarest Lady's Fire Auxiliary and the Demarest Drama group.

She was predeceased by husband Arthur W. Griffin, and son Arthur Griffin.

She is survived by Kenneth Griffin wife Judy, Lillian Bourke husband Glenn, James...

Joseph I. Craft Jr.

Joseph I. Craft Jr.

Nov 5, 2022

Joseph I. Craft Jr., 83, of Orangeburg, NY passed away peacefully on November 5th, 2022. He is survived by his nieces and nephews: Pam and Michael Cinque; Jeffrey and Elizabeth Craft; his sister-in-law, Jutta Craft; grandnieces and nephew, Brittany, Alexa, Logan, and Mackenzie. Joseph worked for the Orangetown Highway Department for 29 years. He was a volunteer fireman for...

Peter Edward Mcphail

Peter Edward Mcphail

Nov 4, 2022

Peter McPhail, 79, passed away Friday, November 4th, 2022.  Born to Thomas and Margaret McPhail, Peter migrated from Ireland to the Bronx on May 7th, 1960.  He is survived by his brother James, and two sisters Margaret and Mary.  Visiting hours will be Tuesday, November 8th, 9:00-9-30 at the Moritz Funeral in Tappan. A Funeral Mass will...

Eileen Marie Vovchik

Eileen Marie Vovchik

Oct 29, 2022

Passed away peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side on Saturday, October 29, 2022.  Born to Thomas and Bridget Cassidy in the Bronx on February 17, 1933.  She met her husband Joseph Vovchik while he was a medic in the US Army and they were married on June 6, 1959, at Saint Joseph's Church in the Bronx. ...

John Flynn

John Flynn

Oct 27, 2022

John Flynn, 91, of Palisades, NY passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022.

A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, November 1st, 10am, at the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Tappan, NY with burial to follow at Rockland Cemetery in Sparkill, NY.

Visiting hours will be Monday,...

Donna Marie Oettinger

Donna Marie Oettinger

Oct 7, 2022

Of Cresskill, NJ, formerly from Closter and New Milford died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, October 7, four days short of her 71 st birthday.  Donna is survived by her brothers, Tom (Kathy) from Lake Worth Fl, Maureen (Geoff) Millett of Dumont, NJ, Paul (Anna) of St Cloud, FL, and Jim (Lindsay) of Closter. NJ, along...

Laura Josephine Kopac

Laura Josephine Kopac

Oct 6, 2022

Laura Josephine Kopac, 58, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022 with her mother, cousins, dear friends, and throngs from The Arc Rockland by her side. Laura was born at Nyack Hospital on November 15, 1963 to devoted and dedicated parents Joseph and Margaret Kopac. A long-time resident of The Arc Rockland, Laura spent her days surrounded by a...

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