obituaries

Jan 28, 2026

A larger-than-life spirit is "soaring with the eagles", as he would say. John Patrick McCaffrey, 69, of Closter, NJ passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. Loving father to Michelle (& Matt), Johnny (& Alexa), James (& Jess), and Patrick (& Emily) — and proud grandpa to Layla and Ruby. Beloved son of the late...

Jan 19, 2026

Jane Helen Strohmeyer, longtime resident of Demarest, NJ, passed on January 19, 2026, at age 95.  Jane was the loving mother of Timothy (Ana), William (Mary Ellen) and John (Gail).  Devoted grammy of Jennifer, Brian, Christopher, Michael, Gregory and Olivia.  She is survived by brother-in-law, James, sister-in-law, Sheila, and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents,...

Jan 17, 2026

Thomas A. LaValle Jr. died on Saturday, January 17th 2026, after a short illness surrounded by his family.  He was predeceased by his father Thomas A. LaValle Sr., his mother Ann (Langton) LaValle, and his sister Margaret.  Tom was born in New York City on April 18, 1933.

He grew up in Pequannock, New Jersey.  He received...

Jan 10, 2026

Sandra Josephine Votto of Whitestone, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 15, 1940, in Red Bank, New Jersey, Sandra was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Jean Bruno.  After graduating from high school, she pursued her calling in nursing and became a registered nurse.  Sandra devoted her...

Jan 5, 2026

Donald Patrick Cinque Sr., affectionately known as "Pa-Pa", passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born in Manhattan, Donald was raised in Brooklyn.

He is survived by his devoted wife Marie (née Fichter). They were married on August 5, 1967 at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church in the Bronx. Living in...

Jan 5, 2026

Robert "Bob" J. Squeo, 68, of Blauvelt, NY, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 surrounded by his family. Bob was a larger-than-life presence whose strength and skill left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.

Bob is survived by the love of his life, Linda, his wife of 41 years; his parents, Frank and Marie...

Dec 31, 2025

Kenneth T. Chamberlain of Closter, NJ, passed away at age 83 on December 31, 2025, following a brief illness.

A longtime Closter resident, he was Scoutmaster of Troop 63, a member of the St. Mary's Mr. and Mrs. Club, a member of the Closter Board of Education, and, most recently, served as Treasurer of the Knights of...

Dec 29, 2025

Richard Ernest Benfield, born October 25, 1940, in Granville, New York, passed away after a life defined by dedication, intellect, and quiet perseverance. He was the son of Ernest and Edith Benfield, whose values shaped his strong sense of purpose and integrity.

Richard spent 42 years with The Record newspaper in New Jersey, where he served as...

Dec 29, 2025

Passed away December 29th, 2025. She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Maureen) Tagliareni and her husband Russell of Washington Township, New Jersey, her son James and his wife Erin Burke of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and her daughter Joan Williams of Huntington Beach, California. She is also survived by two sisters in Ireland, Nancy Flanagan and Bridie Murphy. She...

Dec 28, 2025

Thomas J. Smith, longtime resident of Tappan, New York, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher, and friend, passed away at the age of 88 from heart failure, surrounded by his family. He was married to the love of his life, Trudy Smith (née Bisso), for 63 years—a partnership marked by devotion, humor, and unwavering support.

Born...

Dec 23, 2025

Don Lehmann, 81, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on December 23, 2025.  Don was a professor at Columbia Business School and coached dozens of football teams in Bergen County.  A longtime resident of Norwood, NJ, he was known by many as 'Coach.'  Don showed unreal strength and determination over a decades-long battle with cancer.

Dec 23, 2025

A great, kind, and wonderful man Louis E. Kayser died peacefully at good Samaritan Hospital on Tuesday December 23, 2025 with his family by his side. Born on February 7, 1929 to Louis and Anna Kayser (Nèe Kiernan) in New York and raised in the Bronx. He was married to Alice Kayser (Nèe DiFabio) the one and only love...

Dec 22, 2025

Dino Elio Leone, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on December 22, 2025. Dino was born on October 28, 1946 in Corato, Italy to Antonia Malcangi and Cataldo Leone.  He was raised and loved by Giuseppe Soldano. He came to America when he was five years old with his brother Luciano where they lived with their...

Dec 21, 2025

Frances Elizabeth Byrne (née Alison), age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 21st, 2025.  She was the wife of Edward Byrne and mother to four children.

Frances devoted most of her life to her family and home, tending to the many details that shaped her family's everyday world.  She always made sure that the life of...

Dec 19, 2025

Florence Poris, 100, of Harrington Park passed away on December 19, 2025, with grace and dignity in the presence of family. Florence lived in Haworth for 68 years before moving to Allegro, a senior living residence in Harrington Park, in 2021. She served as the Haworth Public School's K-thru-8 librarian from 1968 to 2001 and on the public library...

Dec 9, 2025

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Dec 2, 2025

Angelique Kulaksiz, 92, longtime resident of Dumont, NJ passed away on December 2, 2025 after a brief illness. Born in Turkey, she immigrated to Canada from Greece in 1964 and eventually arriving to the United States in 1979. Angelique resided in Teaneck, NJ where she was a seamstress for Beacon Looms for many years before retiring in 1998. She...

Dec 2, 2025

Eleanor Frances Meade (LaRosa) 95, passed away peacefully at her home on December 2, 2025. She is predeceased by her husband Joseph. She is survived by her four children Patricia, Joseph, Donna and Edward, eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

A Bronx native, Ellie enjoyed sewing and was masterful with a needle and thread. She loved listening...

Nov 27, 2025

Daniel Bolla passed away peacefully on the evening of November 27th at the age of 79. A lifelong resident of New Jersey, Daniel built a life rooted in dedication, curiosity, and quiet strength.

Daniel enjoyed a long and successful career as a mechanical and industrial engineering professional, specializing in heat transfer. Outside of his career, Daniel found...

Nov 22, 2025

Griffin Arthur Urruttia-Orme of Rockland, NY, escaped this mortal coil at 28 years old on‬ November 22nd, 2025. He left behind his heartbroken family, a fluffy Pepper kitty and he surely‬ forgot to take his gold chains with him.‬

‭Griffin is survived by his parents Karen and Louis, Aunt Christine, and remaining siblings‬...