obituaries
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.
Marie F. Guiney
Aug 4, 2022
Marie Nicholson Guiney died peacefully at her home on August 4, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born in the Bronx, NY, on August 4, 1943, to Helen (née O'Connor) and John Nicholson. The third of five children, Marie grew up in the Bronx, where she proudly developed a lifelong passion for the Yankees, especially...
Jeanette Elaine Johnson
Aug 1, 2022
Jeanette Elaine Johnson, 72, of Englewood (formerly of Cresskill) died peacefully on Monday, August 1, 2022. Predeceased by her father, John N. and mother, Esther. Survived by her sister, Laura Watson, brother in law, Richard L. Watson, nephew, Richard Norman Watson, his wife, Kristen and son, Theodore. Also survived by her numerous cousins.
Jeanette graduated from Cresskill...
Eileen Mary O'Grady
Jul 30, 2022
Eileen Mary O'Grady, 91, of Sparkill, NY passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on July 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years John J. O'Grady. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her five children, Jeanne, Anne, Susan, John and Vincent, daughter in-law Erin, son-in law Skip;...
Josephine Rose Ceglia
Jul 30, 2022
Josephine Rose Palmieri Ceglia, born August 4, 1927, wife of the late Nicholas Ceglia, mother of James - his wife Helen, Joanne - her husband Bill and John - his wife Milinda. Grandmother of Angela, Nicholas, Alanna and Jenna. Great grandmother of August and Mia. She is the oldest of three sisters, the late Susan and her youngest surviving...
Anthony “Tony” Francis Lupardi Sr.
Jul 26, 2022
Anthony "Tony" Lupardi of Closter, NJ peacefully passed away, with family members at his bedside, on July 26, 2022, at the age of 94. Tony was born March 27, 1928, in Summit, NJ to Anthony and Mary Lupardi. Tony was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years Lorraine, brother John and sisters Carmela and Ann,...
Bernard John Fee
Jul 24, 2022
Bernard (Bernie) J. Fee was born January 16, 1951 and grew up on Manhattan's Upper Westside. He attended Holy Name School then went on to graduate from Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx. After serving in the US Navy, he returned to New York and worked for several years at the Equitable Insurance Co. In later years...
Gail P. Quinn
Jul 24, 2022
Gail P atricia Quinn of Annapolis , MD died on July 24 after a brief illness. Gail was born to Charles and Gloria (nèe Foster) Quinn on March 18, 1943 in New Jersey, and grew up in the Fort Lee – Englewood Cliffs area. She attended St. Cecilia's High School and Seton Hall University.
In 1966, Gail...
Eugene Mccarty
Jul 20, 2022
On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, Eugene Francis McCarty Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at age 86.
Eugene "Gene" was born in the Bronx, NY, on January 5, 1936, to Francis and Elizabeth McCarty. Gene grew up in Rockland and graduated from Nyack High School. After high school, Gene enlisted in the United...
Thomas Christopher Mooney Sr.
Jul 11, 2022
Thomas Christopher Mooney Sr., a resident of Orangeburg, NY since 1959, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2022, at the age of 93 surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on December 2,1928 to Michael and Jane Mooney in Clounmacon, County Kerry, Ireland and grew up on the family farm. Shortly after immigrating to New York...
Emil B. Giotta
Jul 10, 2022
Emil B. Giotta, 84, of Pine Bush, New York, passed away on July 10, 2022, after a long illness. He was born to Frank and Frances Giotta of Harrington Park, N.J. on January 23, 1938. He was predeceased by his son, Michael, in 2013.
Survivors include his four children: Kathleen Delano, Lorelei Lotvin (Alan), Joseph Giotta, and...
Nicholas Suriani
Jul 10, 2022
Nicholas Suriani, a longtime resident of Palisades, NY, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. Nick was born in Brooklyn to Joseph and Rose Benedetto Suriani on February 26, 1938. He served in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1958. Nick, a Brooklyn boy, moved out to 'the country' in 1971 to raise...
Rita (Ruschman) Oettinger
Jul 10, 2022
Rita (Ruschman) Oettinger
Visitation: Friday, July 15, 2022 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Moritz Funeral Home, Closter Dock Rd, Closter, NJ
Mass & Burial : Saturday, July 16, 2022, at 10:00am at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 120 Monroe Ave, Cresskill, NJ & Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Tenafly , NJ
John William Brex
Jun 29, 2022
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 9, 11am -2pm at the Moritz Funeral Home in Closter.
Shirley A. Meredith
Jun 24, 2022
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 29th, 11am at the Tappan Cemetery in Tappan, NY.
Cynthia Maria Leon
Jun 22, 2022
Cynthia Maria León passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2022 in Tappan, New York. Cynthia was born on November 6, 1947 in New York City to her mother Audrey and father Arnold DuFauchard. Although she spent parts of her childhood in New Orleans and Los Angeles, she was proudly raised in Brooklyn, NY and enthusiastically proclaimed herself...
Theu Pham
Jun 19, 2022
Theu T. Pham, of Palisades, NY, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, June 19, 2022.
A service will be held Tuesday, June 21st, 8pm at the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, 5-8pm.
Final prayers will be held Wednesday, June 22nd, 11am at the funeral home...
Marion Plunkett
Jun 11, 2022
Orangeburg, NY (recently of Frankford Township, NJ) - Tappan Location
Marion J. Plunkett, a longtime resident of Orangeburg, NY (recently of Frankford Township, NJ) passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the age of 98.
Marion is the daughter of Joseph Stephen Plunkett and Mary Elizabeth (Delaney) Plunkett. She was born in Manhattan...
Margaret Patricia Tenny
May 30, 2022
Margaret Patricia Tenny (Toupin nee Mannion) of Washington Heights and Closter, NJ. Devoted Mother of Michael O'Loughlin and the late Elizabeth O'Loughlin. Cherished grandmother of Miri Elizabeth Milkeris-O'Loughlin (Lori Milkeris). Beloved wife of William "Billy" Tenny. Dear sister of Mary McGuinn, Joan Coyle (Jim), Virginia "Ginger" Jaick (Russ), and Eileen Kehoe (Dan). Survived by many nieces, nephews,...
Peter L. Chraplewski
May 24, 2022
Peter Ludwig Chraplewski, of Closter, passed away peacefully on May 24, at the age of 85, after a 5 year battle with dementia. He was predeceased by his loving wife Jeanean whose battle with dementia ended 3 years earlier.
He is survived by his daughter Michele Tivnan and her husband Thomas of York, Maine; his...
June Capone Kelly
May 12, 2022
Tappan, NY June Capone Kelly, 85, a former long-time Tappan, NY resident died May 12th, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY. Mrs. Capone Kelly was born May 8th, 1937 in New York City to Ann and John Rissetto. June was employed by Bell Telephone and NYNEX as a business secretary. Mrs. Capone Kelly married Joseph John Capone...
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