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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.
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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Dec 18, 2024
In lieu of flowers, please consider donation in Remo's name to the
Alzheimer's Foundation
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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...
Louise Ng Pang
Dec 15, 2024
Louise Ng Pang was called "home" early Sunday morning on Dec. 15, 2024, after final farewells from her beloved children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. She was ready to be with the love of her life George again.
At the age of sixteen she met and married George Pang. They immigrated to America and started their life together. First living...
Nicolino Colaizzi
Dec 12, 2024
Nicolino Colaizzi passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024 after 94 happy years. Born in Naples, Italy to Antonietta and Domenico Colaizzi. He migrated to the United States with his wife Maria Luisa where they spent 62 wonderful years together. He was a beloved father of two sons, Nick and Frank, and daughter-in-law, Lori. He had a strong bond...
Louise Ellen Sorensen
Dec 11, 2024
Louise Ellen Sorensen (née Rutherford) passed peacefully on December 11, 2024, at 88. She and her late husband, Peter, were lifetime residents of Closter, NJ and Marco Island, FL. They were married for 67 years and spent that time building a legacy of generosity and fun.
Louise was also predeceased by her son Peter. Her legacy continues...
Maureen Clarke
Nov 30, 2024
Note: Maureen's Funeral Mass will be LiveStreamed.
Please use the link below.
https://www.saintcatharines.org/livestream
Mary Theresa Clarke, "Maureen" to all, passed away peacefully on Nov. 30 after a long illness, departing this life not far from where she came into it. A...
Michael Gerard Mccormack
Nov 25, 2024
Michael Gerard McCormack
September 14, 1962 - November 25, 2024
Michael McCormack passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Monday, November 25, 2024 at the age of 62. The fourth of six children of Eileen (née Gilroy) and John McCormack of New Hyde Park, Long Island,...
Gloria Schneider
Nov 16, 2024
Gloria Schneider, aged 95, passed away on November 16, 2024, in Closter, New Jersey. Born on July 4, 1929, in New York City,Gloria had a rich and fulfilling life marked by her deep spiritual belief and love for nature, particularly birds, often expressing that "when you believe in nature, you believe in God."
Gloria attended Memorial High...
Margaret Cameron
Nov 12, 2024
Margaret Mary "Margie" Cameron, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024, at the age of 93. Born June 15, 1931 in Nyack, New York, she was the daughter of George and Margaret (Nugent) Glover.
A graduate of Tappan Zee High School in Piermont, NY (Class of 1949), Margaret worked for many years at Lederle Laboratories in Pearl...
Gerald 'Jerry' Joseph Ryan
Nov 9, 2024
Gerald Joseph Ryan, 68, from the Bronx, but a long time resident of Blauvelt, New York passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024.
Gerald is survived by his Brother, John Ryan (Robin) his Sister Eileen Ryan and his Nieces Colleen Rourke (Ryan) and Margaret Ryan and also, his Stepdaughter, Bridget Eggers (John) from California. He is predeceased...
Marie Denise Muriello
Nov 6, 2024
Marie Muriello (née Grzetich), long-time resident of Orangeburg, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6 at the age of 88. The daughter of John and Mila Grzetich, Marie was born on April 20, 1936 in New York, NY.
She was the older sister to Mildred (who predeceased Marie) and together they were raised in the Bronx,...
Dominic “Danny” Romano
Nov 4, 2024
Dominic "Danny" Romano, 91, of Maywood, New Jersey, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that touched everyone who knew him. Born and raised in Hoboken, Danny was a devoted husband to Rose Fortunato, whom he married in 1961; together, they built a beautiful life in Maywood, where they raised their daughter, Annette, who later...
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