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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.

Loreen Yadanza

Loreen Yadanza

May 8, 2022

Sparkill, NY - Tappan Location Loreen F. Yadanza passed away peacefully with her family at her side on May 8, 2022. Born on April 28, 1953, Loreen spent the majority of her life as a proud resident of Sparkill, NY. Over the years, she enjoyed bowling, loved to play horseshoes with family and friends, and was an avid competitor...

Frank J. Mollica

Frank J. Mollica

May 7, 2022

Thiells, NY - Tappan Location Frank J. Mollica, 75, of Thiells, NY. Passed away on May 7, 2022. Survived by his wife Cookie of 56 years. Loving father of Tracy and Charlie Lowther and Dina and Steve Sepinski. Cherished grandfather of Jessica Ann (Nick), Frankie (Kristina), Charles Jr., Jake, Nicholas, Christopher and Mason. Dear great grandfather of Alivia. Also survived...

Stephen H. Wheeler

Stephen H. Wheeler

May 6, 2022

Closter, NJ - Closter Location Stephen H. Wheeler, 63, died of natural causes on May 6, 2022.He is survived by his sons Jaime, Andrys and Israel, and his sister Dawn Wheeler and brother-in-law, Neil Richter. He was born on March 15, 1959to Horace A. Wheeler III and Carol (Trado) Wheeler of Bergenfield, NJ.Steve lived in Dumont, NJ, where he...

Dominick L. D'Alisera

Dominick L. D'Alisera

Apr 28, 2022

Orangeburg, NY - Tappan Location Dominick L. D'Alisera, 71, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2022.Dominick was born and raised in the Bronx, NY and was a long-time resident of Haverstraw, NY where he was active in the Haverstraw Volunteer Ambulance Corp, and Captain from 1994-1999. He most recently resided in Orangetown, NY with his wife, Patricia (Meade) D'Alisera. Dominick...

Sara Thalappillil

Sara Thalappillil

Apr 24, 2022

Tappan, NY - Tappan Location On Sunday, April 24- on Divine Mercy Sunday, devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and dear friend -Sara Thalappillil joined her Heavenly Father. She was the 6th child of Ouseph and Elizabeth Melethe and grew up in Vembilly, Kerala. Shortly after finishing her nursing education at Nagpur Medical College, she immigrated to the United States in...

Teresa Mary Davis

Teresa Mary Davis

Apr 23, 2022

Closter, NJ - Closter Location Teresa Mary Davis (nèe Caulfield), 60, passed away peacefully with her husband and family by her side on April 23, 2022. Teresa was a long-time resident of Closter. An active member of Church of St Mary in Closter and former senior director at Arthritis Foundation of New York. Teresa was the medical records coordinator at...

George Jr. Armaniaco

George Jr. Armaniaco

Apr 19, 2022

Cresskill, NJ - Closter Location George Armaniaco Jr., 71, of Cresskill, NJ, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on April 19, 2022. George was born in New York City and was raised in Cresskill NJ. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and served as sergeant as a military policeman. He dedicated over 20...

Eileen Mccormack

Eileen Mccormack

Apr 11, 2022

Sparkill, NY - Tappan Location Eileen McCormack March 14, 1925 -- April 11, 2022 After a full and wonderful life, Eileen McCormack (nèe Gilroy), a New Hyde Park, Long Island resident for more than 50 years, passed away on April 11, 2022. Devoted wife of John (deceased) for 63 years, Eileen was a caring and loving Mom for her six...

Sheng Shan Hsu

Sheng Shan Hsu

Apr 10, 2022

Sheng Shan (Steven) Hsu, 79, passed away in his sleep on April 10, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Sheng Shan was predeceased by his oldest son Jong and his wife of 52 years, Chen. He is survived by his son Ming and daughter PeiLin, son-in-law Pete, and their children,...

Romilos Kulaksiz

Romilos Kulaksiz

Apr 6, 2022

Dumont, NJ - Tappan Location Romilos Kulaks?z passed away peacefully on April 6, 2022 with his family at his side. Born on November 23, 1930 in Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey, he proudly enlisted in NATO and served in Korea during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. Initially, Romilos was a shoe designer but decided to change careers and became a...

Joseph Mckiernan

Joseph Mckiernan

Apr 1, 2022

Joseph McKiernan passed away peacefully into eternal life in the arms of God on April 1, 2022. He was born in St. Elizabeth's Hospital in the Bronx to Charles and Frances McKiernan on March 21, 1934. Joseph recently celebrated his 88th birthday surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren. At 16, he studied at Marist as a novitiate in what...

George L. Kopac

George L. Kopac

Mar 10, 2022

Tappan, NY George L. Kopac passed away peacefully at his home on March 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. George was born on May 12, 1933 in Piermont, NY to Peter and Josephina Kopac of Slovakia. As a child in a family of eleven children, George quickly learned the values of hard work and sharing. He attended local schools...

Palmina Gatti

Palmina Gatti

Mar 8, 2022

Tappan Location Palmina Gatti passed away Tuesday evening on March 8th at Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury MD. Palmina was born April 6, 1922 in the Bronx and lived many years in Rockland County in New York and several years in Texas. Her final few years were spent in Salisbury MD. She is survived by her daughter Nancy, eight grandchildren...

Lillian Stuercke

Lillian Stuercke

Feb 21, 2022

Tappan, NY - Tappan Location Lillian Stuercke, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully in New City, NY, on February 21, 2022, after a long illness. Lillian, a lifelong resident of Tappan, was 73 years old. She was born on February 6, 1949 at Nyack Hospital to Clarence J. "Dutch" Kuhn and Mary Madeline (Uebelacker) Kuhn. Upon graduating from...

Paul J. Calabrese

Paul J. Calabrese

Feb 15, 2022

Demarest, NJ - Closter Location Paul J. Calabrese, 81, of Demarest passed peacefully at home on February 15, 2022. Husband of 60 years to Sheila McCann Calabrese. Father of Cathee (Jim) Murray, Christopher Calabrese and Aimee Forrest, and 6 grandchildren, Erin & Meghan Murray, Ryan, Erika & Jaimee Calabrese and Samantha Forrest. Paul loved his family. He also loved his...

Margaret Shortt

Margaret Shortt

Feb 14, 2022

Blauvelt, NY - Tappan Location Margaret "Peggy" Shortt, 80, passed away on February 14, 2022.Peggy was born on February 3, 1942 in Gubaveeny, Blacklion, County Cavan, Ireland and was a resident of Blauvelt, New York since 1973.She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, Bernard ("Benny"), two sons Brian (Laura) and Michael (Patricia), five grandchildren, Nadia, Joseph,...

Anthony Cicalo

Anthony Cicalo

Feb 11, 2022

Blauvelt, NY - Tappan Location Anthony J. Cicalo Sr of Orangeburg, NY passed away on February 11, 2022, at the age of 91. Anthony was born on June 3, 1930 in NYC to Giuseppe and Antoinette Cicalo. He was a proud US Marine and served during the Korean war as an airplane repair specialist. After his service to his country,...

Fernando A. Valverde

Fernando A. Valverde

Feb 6, 2022

Palisades, NY - Tappan Location Fernando Antonio Valverde, son of the late Mario Valverde and the late Maria Theresa Alvarez Perello, died peacefully at home on February 6, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn Bartlett Valverde, his three sons, David (Janice), Daniel (Tamar), and Edward (Kathleen). He is also survived by three grandsons, Steven, Alexander,...

Delores Doyle

Delores Doyle

Feb 5, 2022

Blauvelt, NY - Tappan Location Dolores Marie Doyle, 92, of Blauvelt, NY, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on February 5, 2022. Born February 10, 1929 in NYC to parents Richard and Lillian Leahy, Dolores attended St. Cecilia's Elementary School and graduated from Cathedral High School. She received a BA in Education from Hunter College in 1953. Dolores's Catholic faith...

John J. Jr. O'Connell

John J. Jr. O'Connell

Feb 5, 2022

Blauvelt, NY, recently of Orangeburg, NY - Tappan Location John was born on July 31st 1943 in the Bronx to Mae and John O'Connell, the second of four children. When he was a young boy his family moved to Blauvelt, NY on Moehring Drive. After graduating Nyack High School and SUNY Morrisville, he began working at New York City Transit...

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