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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.

David B. Kintzing Jr.

David B. Kintzing Jr.

Oct 16, 2024

David B. Kintzing, Jr. (Dave), of Pomona, New York passed away suddenly on October 16, 2024 due to a heart condition. He was born on August 5, 1958 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and his family: mother, Florence Kintzing (Sis), father, David Kintzing, and sister Elizabeth Kintzing (Betsy) moved to Rockland County, NY in 1966. He attended Edgemont High School in...

John Kandera

John Kandera

Oct 16, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Dr. John Kandera of Blauvelt, NY. John passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, with grace and dignity after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 93.

John was a kind and devoted father to Judith Lagomarsino and her husband, David. He was dearly loved by his...

Denise A. Mchale

Denise A. Mchale

Oct 14, 2024

Denise A. McHale, 61 of West Nyack, NY passed suddenly on October 14, 2024 at home after a long and difficult struggle with cancer. Her determination to win this battle was undeniable. Side effects from the various treatments took its toll and uplifted her to heaven.

Born in Yonkers and relocated to Tappan at two years of...

James J. Morley

James J. Morley

Oct 11, 2024

James J. Morley, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Friday, October 11th.  James was 71 years of age.

James was born on March 10th, 1953 to John and Mary Morley in Bronx, NY.  He spent his early years in the Bronx before moving to Palisades and, ultimately, Tappan, where he would spend most of his life...

Douglas Allen Davis

Douglas Allen Davis

Oct 10, 2024

Douglas Allen Davis, 62, of Nanuet, NY, passed away peacefully on October 10th in Nyack, NY. Born on March 31, 1962, in Jackson, Michigan, Doug was the son of Marvin Davis and Sharon Donahue VanderVeen.

Doug spent his life bringing joy to those around him, known for his kind heart and warm sense of humor. He cherished...

Modestina Arancio Laduca

Modestina Arancio Laduca

Oct 5, 2024

Modestina Arancio LaDuca, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. Born and raised in the Bronx, NY. Tina then lived most of her life in Orangeburg, NY. She was predeceased by her husband John, son James and sister, Marie O'Grady. Tina is survived by her loving son, John Peter, brother John Arancio...

Raymond Lewis Keywork

Raymond Lewis Keywork

Oct 4, 2024

Raymond Lewis Keywork, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at his home in Tappan, on Friday October 4. Ray was 92 years of age.

Ray was born on August 20, 1932, in Paterson NJ, to George and Sarah Keywork. He spent his early years in Brooklyn NY, where his life-long love of...

Kathleen Hynes Frost

Kathleen Hynes Frost

Oct 3, 2024

Kathy was the best!!!!! The best wife, mother, sister, friend, aunt, niece, and cousin. And, she had the best sense of humor!!!

Kathy was deeply loved and will be truly missed.

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Ruben M. Balin

Ruben M. Balin

Sep 26, 2024

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Tiberio G. Fabricante

Tiberio G. Fabricante

Sep 20, 2024

Tiberio "Bing" Garchitorena Fabricante passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, September 20, 2024 in Florida. Prior to moving to Florida, he was a longtime resident of Closter, New Jersey for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Lilia, of 52 years, his five daughters and sons-in-law: Lily-Ann (Dave), Marie (Elad), Claire (Chris), Diana (Michael), and...

Catherine Bernadette Adams

Catherine Bernadette Adams

Sep 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of Aunt Bernie

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Catherine Bernadette Adams, who left us peacefully in September 18, 2024 at the age of 97. Born on July 21, 1927 in Co. Sligo, Ireland to William Adams and Margaret Scanlon Adams, she carried with her...

Diana M Leibesberger

Diana M Leibesberger

Sep 15, 2024

Diana M Leibesberger, a Blauvelt resident of 65 years, died peacefully on September 15th, at the Joe Raso Hospice Residence in New City.  She was born in Manhattan to parents Samuel and Henrietta (Eve) Mandler, she was raised in the Bronx before her family moved to Garnerville, NY and then after she married, she moved to Blauvelt.

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Anne L. Murphy

Anne L. Murphy

Sep 8, 2024

Anne Lark Murphy of Blauvelt, NY died peacefully on September 8th in New Haven, Connecticut. She was 90 years old.

Born in Flushing Queens, on April 27, 1934, to parents, homemaker Florence (Fagan) Lark and undertaker Laurence Lark, Anne and her adoring and precocious brother Bobby resided with their parents for their entire...

Lillian Gross

Lillian Gross

Sep 5, 2024

Lillian Gross, 92, of Pearl River, NY, formerly of Orangeburg, NY died peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Promenade at Blue Hill where she has resided for the past six years. Lillian grew up in New York City where she met her husband, Anthony Gross. The couple was married 65 years before Anthony's passing in 2017.

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Paul Gerard Yannazzone

Paul Gerard Yannazzone

Sep 4, 2024

Paul Gerard Yannazzone, of Sparkill, NY, went home to our Lord on September 4, 2024. Paul was born July 8, 1960 to Elizabeth and Carl Yannazzone.

During his younger years, Paul was a proud member of Camp Venture of Rockland County. Over the last 30 plus years he was a resident of Venture Klucas House in Bardonia....

George Bersis

George Bersis

Aug 31, 2024

George (Georgie) Bersis, Age 47, of Closter, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2024. Born in Secaucus, NJ, Georgie grew up in Demarest, NJ, where he joyfully interacted with the local residents of the Demarest Duck Pond, almost all of whom were aquatic. Fishing was a love that grew as the years moved on and truly became a source...

Martha W. Piper

Martha W. Piper

Aug 25, 2024

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Eleanor Leimgruber

Eleanor Leimgruber

Aug 24, 2024

Eleanor ("Ellie") Leimgruber (nee Wilhelm), Age 86, of Demarest, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 24th, 2024.Born in the Bronx, NY, she attended and graduated Walton High School and then worked days and studied nights at New York University until 1972 when she and her husband Max launched Leimtex Corp., the textile import business they built...

Ruth A. Vezzetti

Ruth A. Vezzetti

Aug 20, 2024

Family and friends mourn the passing of Ruth A. Vezzetti.  Ruth was born on February 22, 1947 to June Phillips nèe Dietz and Charles A. Vezzetti, Jr.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert Palatnik, as well as her brother Christopher Vezzetti.  She is survived by her brother Charles Skip Vezzetti and his wife Linda as well as...

Salustina Grullon-Marte

Salustina Grullon-Marte

Aug 16, 2024

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