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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.

Carol M. Cameron

Carol M. Cameron

Oct 14, 2021

Cameron, Carol M. Piermont, NY - Tappan Location Carol M. Cameron, of Piermont, NY passed away with her family by her side on October 14, 2021 at the age of 66 years. She was born to Wilbur and Margaret Cameron on April 25, 1955. Carol attended Bauder Fashion College in Miami, FL, and graduated from the F.I.T in NYC. She...

Dominick V. D'Auria

Dominick V. D'Auria

Oct 14, 2021

Tappan, NY - Tappan Location Dominick Vincent D'Auria died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 14, 2021, one day shy of his 89th birthday. Born to Vincent and Mary D'Auria (nèe Berardi), he is survived by his sister Ann Camera, his brother Joseph D'Auria and predeceased by his brother Nicholas D'Auria. Dominick rejoins his beloved spouse, Jeanne...

Joseph P. Mcdonald

Joseph P. Mcdonald

Oct 6, 2021

West Nyack, NY - Tappan Location Joseph Pierce McDonald died on October 6th, 2021 at his home in West Nyack.Joseph, aka Joe, was born in Bronx, NY. He is survived by his loving wife Virginia, his daughter Joanne McDonald Bennett, his granddaughter Caitlin Bennett, and his grandsons CJ (Christopher Joseph) Bennett, Mason Newton, his sister Kathy and her husband Paul...

Thomas Vignola

Thomas Vignola

Oct 2, 2021

Nanuet, NY - Tappan Location Thomas J. Vignola, 74, of Nanuet, NY passed away on October 2, 2021.Beloved spouse of 49 years to Angela Vignola, devoted father to Jena, Laura, Michael and Saisha Vignola, proud and loving grandfather to Gianni Vignola.He is survived by his sister Rose Addesso, brother Frank (and Janet) Vignola, his nephews and friends.Tommy was born in...

Arthur O'Donnell

Arthur O'Donnell

Oct 2, 2021

O'Donnell, Arthur Orangeburg, NY - Tappan Location Arthur O'Donnell passed away at home on Saturday October 2, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after a short but valiant battle with cancer. Arthur was born in the Bronx on January 29, 1934, where he remained until graduation from high school in 1950, when he joined the Marines at age 17 and...

Patrick Joseph Linehan

Patrick Joseph Linehan

Sep 30, 2021

Orangeburg, NY - Tappan Location Patrick J. Linehan, 79, of Orangeburg passed away peacefully on September 30, 2021. Beloved husband of Kay (Reynolds), his wife of 52 years. Devoted father of Kate, Pat (Tara), Dan (Lisa), and Jerry (Cathy). Proud and loving grandfather to Danny, Grace, Kellie, Patrick, Tommy, Joseph, Brigid and Ellie. Patrick was born and raised in Manhattan....

Mary Clifford

Mary Clifford

Sep 30, 2021

Sparkill and Piermont, NY - Tappan Location Mary A. Clifford (nèe Harlan), 92, a lifelong resident of the Sparkill area, was called home to God on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Mary was born on July 28, 1929 at Nyack Hospital, the third of four children of Edward and Josephine (Marshall) Harlan. She attended grammar school in Palisades and Piermont, and...

Barbara Jean Bystrom

Barbara Jean Bystrom

Sep 30, 2021

Closter, NJ Barbara Jean Bystrom, 88, on September 30, 2021, was born in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY in 1933. Barbara excelled while at Manual Training HS and entered the RN Nursing program at Kings County Hospital. She subsequently turned to her love of singing, supported by her choir director at UMC Brooklyn, to audition and was asked to join the...

Shirley Ann (Bagley) Simmons

Shirley Ann (Bagley) Simmons

Sep 21, 2021

Tappan, NY - Tappan Location Shirley Ann (Bagley) Simmons, 79, passed away peacefully September 21, 2021 surrounded by family at the home of her son in New Paltz NY. Shirley was born on May 26, 1942 in England to James and Eleanor (I'Anson) Payne-Troughton. She emigrated to the US in 1963 with her husband and first child. She raised all...

Fenicula C. Benitez

Fenicula C. Benitez

Sep 13, 2021

Sparkill, NY - Tappan Location Fenicula (Pining) C. Benitez of Sparkill, NY passed away on September 13, 2021 at Nyack, NY. She was born on June 7, 1931 to Tito and Lorenza (Domingo) Cabreros in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. After completing a course of study in midwifery, Fenicula worked as a midwife for several years in her home country....

Vincent J. Bisogno

Vincent J. Bisogno

Sep 11, 2021

Cresskill, NJ - Closter Location Vincent J. Bisogno, 95, of Cresskill, NJ passed away on Saturday September 11, 2021 in his home. A resident of Cresskill, NJ since 1956, Vincent was born in New York City on August 11, 1926.He was the first son of Antoinetta and Alfonso Bisogno. Husband of the late Georgette (Von Glahn) Bisogno, Vincent was the...

Jean Ranke

Jean Ranke

Sep 6, 2021

Orangeburg – Jean Martha Ranke, 93, of Orangeburg, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6, 2021. Beloved wife of William Ranke, married for 72 years. Devoted mother to Carole (Frank), Janet, and William Jr. (Sheryl). Cherished grandmother to Kristen (Josh), Christopher (Nicole), Nancy (Joe), Michael (Mara), Daniel, and Susan (Ryan). Treasured great-grandmother to Joey, Leo, Jack, Christopher, Collin, Brandon,...

John Ridge

John Ridge

Sep 5, 2021

Tappan, NY On Sunday, September 5th, 2021, John Ridge, loving husband of Mary for 67 years and father of John and Sally, passed away at the age of 90. John was born on May 9, 1931 in the Bronx. He graduated from Fordham University. John served his country in the Korean War and was a member of the NYPD for...

Warren J. Allen

Warren J. Allen

Sep 3, 2021

Orangeburg, NY - Tappan Location Warren J. Allen, age 90, of Orangeburg, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, September 3rd after a long illness, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Warren grew up in Bronx, NY and after marriage moved to Orangeburg, NY where he resided for 62 years. He and his wife Joan also resided in Boca Raton,...

Marie Hanrahan

Marie Hanrahan

Aug 23, 2021

Sparkill, NY - Tappan Location Marie R. Hanrahan, 85, of Sparkill, NY left this world peacefully on Monday, August 23 with her family by her side. Marie was born in New York City to Rena and Rosario Carra. Marie was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister in-law, aunt, cousin, niece, and friend. She was a loving wife...

Nicholas Leo

Nicholas Leo

Aug 21, 2021

Closter, NJ - Closter Location Nicholas Leo, 23, of Closter, passed away on August 21, 2021 with his family by his side. Nicholas was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease at birth, Ataxia-Telangiectasia, which affected his whole body and ultimately his life. He was a graduate of Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest where he was a four year...

George Kessaris

George Kessaris

Aug 17, 2021

Blauvelt, NY - Tappan Location George Kessaris, a Rockland resident since 1964, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. George was born on December 29, 1930 in Brooklyn to Gus and Connie (Papas) Kessaris. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 68 years, Corinne, who passed away in 2016. He served honorably in the US Army as a...

Bruce E. Baez

Bruce E. Baez

Aug 14, 2021

Tappan, NY - Tappan Location Bruce E. Baez, born March 25, 1958, known to many as "Buddha" passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. He had a contagious smile and a laugh that was heard for miles. Bruce was a lifetime member at both Piermont and Tappan Volunteer Fire Departments. He worked as a specialty mechanic at Lamont-Doherty for 32...

Peter Logerfo

Peter Logerfo

Aug 11, 2021

Teaneck, NJ - Closter Location Peter Logerfo, Sr., 101, formerly of Teaneck, NJ, passed away peacefully with family at his side on August 11, 2021. Pete was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Florence, son Santo, brother Jasper and sister Camille. Lovingly known as "Gramps," Pete is survived by his son Peter Jr. and his wife Maureen, daughter in...

Jean E. Euler

Jean E. Euler

Aug 9, 2021

Pearl River, NY - Tappan Location The love of my life I have never met a girl so beautiful, kind, loving, and sweet. And never will again. Jean was the most giving person I have ever known. She lived to make me happy and did so every day. I have been so blessed to have her in my life. She...

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