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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.

Robert C Talmo Jr

Robert C Talmo Jr

Feb 5, 2025

64 of Closter, NJ.  Passed on Feb 5, 2025.  Survived by his mother Mary "Sylvia" Talmo and brothers Joseph (Ginny), Stephen (Sue), Christopher, Warren and Wayne (Michele).  Beloved grandfather to Mila Rose Talmo.  Loving nephew of Judith Talmo.  Cherished uncle of 12 and great uncle of 4.  Dear friend to Frank Marcos and Joan Marks.  Predeceased by his son...

Robert J Denton

Robert J Denton

Feb 1, 2025

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Memorial donations may be made to:

Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Association c/o 7 Repaupo Station Road, Logan Twp NJ 08085

or

FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation, Ltd. P.O. BOX 340949 Brooklyn, NY 11234 familyhttp://firefamilytransport.org/donate.html

Andrew Francis Clarke

Andrew Francis Clarke

Jan 31, 2025

Andrew Francis Clarke entered eternal life on Jan. 31, 2025 just a few weeks after the loss of his beloved wife of 64 years.

He was a generation removed from County Cavan and a proud son of the Bronx. Surely there are many who love the Bronx and think much of it and its blessed people. They...

Peter A. Modafferi

Peter A. Modafferi

Jan 30, 2025

Peter A. Modafferi of Palisades, NY passed away surrounded by his much loved family on January 30th, 2025. He was a life long resident of Rockland County.

Pete was an extraordinary public servant who dedicated his life to advancing equality, justice, and innovations in criminal justice. He retired in 2017 as Chief of Detectives from the Rockland...

Maria “Mary” Radowych

Maria “Mary” Radowych

Jan 20, 2025

Maria Radowych, affectionately known as Mary, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on June 25, 1946, in Germany, she later made her home in Closter, NJ.

Mary had a successful career as a manager at Equitable, where she was respected for her dedication and leadership. Her professional achievements were a...

Frank W. Buhler

Frank W. Buhler

Jan 18, 2025

Frank W. Buhler, 82, of Park Ridge, NJ formerly of Blauvelt, NY passed from this life on January 18, 2025. Born and raised in Orangetown, the son of Frank and Barbara Buhler. Graduate of Don Bosco Prep and Fairleigh Dickenson University. He served in the US Army and worked for Pfizer Inc. for 32 years. After retiring, his greatest...

Alexina M. Lapham

Alexina M. Lapham

Jan 15, 2025

Alexina M. Lapham (born October 8, 1938) passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Alexina emigrated to the United States in 1963, arriving in New York City on the ocean liner USS United States. She worked in the financial industry and lived in the Pierce House, an all-girls starting communal house in NYC; there, as...

Jane Wasserstrom

Jane Wasserstrom

Jan 14, 2025

Jane Wasserstrom, born May 1,1945 in Brooklyn NY, died of lung cancer on January 14, 2025, at the age of 79. She was a daughter, sister, cousin, great cousin, loyal partner, friend, aunt, and a great-aunt.

She was the devoted partner of Claudette Claude for 45 years. Together they built a home and life starting in Manhattan...

Naoko Ishigami

Naoko Ishigami

Jan 14, 2025

Naoko Ishigami (Born Naoko Takase, January 11th, 1944 in Tokyo, Japan) passed away peacefully at her home in Closter, New Jersey on January 14th, 2025.

Naoko was a cherished woman who touched the lives of the many. She grew up in Tokyo with her mother Tami and her grandmother Tane. She was one year old when her...

Eleanor T. Casey

Eleanor T. Casey

Jan 13, 2025

On January 13, 2025, Eleanor T. Casey, 98, passed away peacefully at her daughter's Pearl River home after a long, fulfilling life.

Eleanor lived her life with dignity and unwavering grace. Her gentle spirit, elegant demeanor, and quiet wisdom were a source of inspiration to her family, friends, and community.

She was born in Manhattan...

Barbara Ann Decaro

Barbara Ann Decaro

Jan 6, 2025

Barbara Ann DeCaro (nee Stilwell), 76, of Orangeburg, NY, formerly of Hillsdale, NJ, passed away on Monday, January 6th, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, Irwin and Anna (nee Kiely) and her brother Philip.

Beloved wife of Laurence. Proud mother of her sons Laurence Jr. and Scott Andrew, and their wives Nicole and Alisha. Cherished Mimi...

Ingeborg Karolina Konrad Bodenstab Seebach

Ingeborg Karolina Konrad Bodenstab Seebach

Jan 6, 2025

Ingeborg Karolina Konrad Bodenstab Seebach, 85, passed away on the morning of January 6, 2025 in Westwood, NJ due to complication of congestive heart failure.

Born in Bechhofen, Germany on March 29, 1939 to Friedrich Franz and Margrata Konrad.

Survived by her husband Allan; her son Heinz and his wife Johanna and their children, Suanay,...

Arthur Sabino Aversa

Arthur Sabino Aversa

Jan 3, 2025

Arthur Sabino Aversa, Art or Artie, as he was affectionately known by friends and family, was a funny, kind, and loving man, who always enjoyed being around friends and family with a glass of wine or a sweet dessert.

Art, 92, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, entered into eternal rest on January 3, 2025.

Art...

Idaise Peguero

Idaise Peguero

Jan 2, 2025

In lieu of flowers, donations in Idaise's name to

St. Jude Children's Hospital

or

Alzheimer's Association

would be greatly appreciated.

Please scroll down for funeral details

Winsome M. Edwards

Winsome M. Edwards

Jan 2, 2025

Winsome M. Edwards of Sparkill, NY passed peacefully away on January 2, 2025, having been predeceased by husband Albert 'Eddie' Edwards, the love of her life, and by two elder brothers, Norris and Hal.

Though she and Eddie had no children of their own, Winsome's life was filled with the joy of close family connections. She is...

Edith Laracuente

Edith Laracuente

Dec 25, 2024

Edith Lelia Nieves Aponte, born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico on October 7, 1932, passed away peacefully on Christmas day, December 25, 2024, at Carolina East Hospital, New Bern, NC. Also known affectionately as "Mama," Edith had a long and fulfilling life and was loved by many. To all, she offered a warm, charitable and caring heart. Many, indeed, would...

Anne C. Ford Hubbard

Anne C. Ford Hubbard

Dec 23, 2024

Anne Claire Ford Hubbard was born January 6, 1927 in Boston, Massachusetts. Raised in Bergenfield, NJ and made Closter her home for 74 years with her husband Walter E. Hubbard. Anne is predeceased by her husband Walter, her parents, James and Freida Hellwig Ford, and her brother Walter. Anne is survived  by her sister Joyce, her children Kathryn (Walter),...

Harold B. Jones

Harold B. Jones

Dec 23, 2024

Harold B. Jones, 91, a lifelong Rockland County resident died Dec. 23, 2024.

Mr. Jones, a resident of Tappan, was born July 27, 1933 in Suffern, New York, to Wilford and Edith Jones. He graduated Suffern High School in 1951 and served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1957. Mr. Jones worked at Lederle Laboratories...

Remo P. Rigazio

Remo P. Rigazio

Dec 18, 2024

In lieu of flowers, please consider donation in Remo's name to the

Alzheimer's Foundation

Please scroll down for complete funeral details.

Thank you

Kevin J. Mccarthy

Kevin J. Mccarthy

Dec 16, 2024

Kevin McCarthy died on Monday, December 16th, surrounded by his wife, Gloria McCarthy, and two daughters, Ashley and Kelsey. He was born on March 23, 1952 in the Bronx to Justin and Marie McCarthy. Kevin was a proud alumnus of Cardinal Spellman High School, where he met the love of his life, Gloria. Gloria and Kevin began...

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