All Obituaries

Joseph Patrick Downey on June 5, 2021 of Bergenfield. Beloved husband of Helen Downey. Loving father of Joseph, Brian, Timothy, and the late Christine. Dear brother of Eileen, Jeremiah, Bridget, James, Theresa, John, Cathleen, Patricia and the late Maureen. Cherished grandfather of Kara, Emma, Aidan, Grace, Joseph, and Kerrigan. Predeceased in life by his parents Joseph and Bridget. Joseph was a manager with Riverbay Corporation and he was a member of Local 94 Operating Engineers for nearly...

Mary Theresa Lenihan (nee Gannon), age 94, passed away July 28, 2021. Mary was born in County Leitrim, Ireland and emigrated to Bronx, NY in 1946 with her three sisters, Bridget Cullinane and Ann Jones (deceased) and Ellen Rodgers. She was married 59 years to her husband Benjamin who preceded her.  She is survived by her five devoted sons: Kevin (Mary) of Old Tappan, John (Cathy) of Harrington Park, Michael of Bergenfield, Donal (Christina) of Upper Saddle River and Brendan (Tammy) of...

Darlene A. Amato (nee Von Savage), age 70, of Bergenfield, NJ passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2021.  Born and raised in Long Island City, NY, she and her husband settled in Bergenfield in 1975.  Mrs. Amato worked for the FBI and prior to retiring, she worked for Rosenthal Appraisals in Tenafly, NJ.  She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend.   Beloved wife of Alan Amato.  Loving mother of Resa Amato and Justin Amato...

Susan M. Cucchiara, 73, formerly of Bergenfield, NJ passed away peacefully on July 24th, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She resided in Point Pleasant with her husband, life partner of 30 years, John “Donnie” Booker. Susan is survived by her husband, her brother Michael, her four children, her three grandchildren and countless people who adored her. She was the epitome of love & kindness and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Memorial visiting at Riewerts Memorial...

Elizabeth Ann (Betsy) O’Brien of Norwood, NJ aged 83 passed peacefully on July 22, 2021, from complications of lung cancer. Betsy was born on June 19, 1938 in the Washington Heights section of  Manhattan to Betty and John Ryan. Her siblings included Sheila, Mamie, John, and Terri — all of whom remained incredibly close throughout their lives. As a child, Betsy went to St. Rose of Lima grammar school and graduated from Cathedral high school.  She held the title of...

Selma C. Collins (nee Neumann), 93, of Dumont passed away on July 14, 2021. Devoted wife of the late William Collins. Beloved mother of Eileen Franz and her husband Steven, Bill Collins and his wife Lan, Joe Collins, David Collins and his wife Kathy and Marie Moroney and her husband Mike. Loving grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 2. Visiting on Monday, July 19, 2021 from 7-9 PM at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield. Funeral service at the funeral home on...

Millarda C. Barsatan, 92, of Bergenfield, NJ passed away suddenly on July 14, 2021. Born in the Philippines she had been a Saleslady at Bradlees in Hackensack, NJ. Devoted wife of the late Donato Barsatan. Beloved mother of Solidad Rivera, Merly Ann Asuncion, Rosita Usita, Bonafacio, Rogelio, Francisco, Reynaldo, Efren and Fredy Barsatan. Loving grandmother of 26 grandchildren. Visiting at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 S Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ on Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 2-4 and...

Marion Coti 90 of Tenafly, formerly of Bergenfield, passed away July 3, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Devoted mother of Gina Philpott and her husband Dave and Adam Coti. Dear sister of the lateThea Guetta. Loving grandmother of Lindsay, Shannon and Anna Philpott. There wil be a funeral service Thursday, 11am, at Riewerts Memorial Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Ronald McDonald House, 405 East 73rd Street, New York, NY 10021 (www.rmh-newyork.org) in...

Ronald S. Walko, “Ronno” 64 of Bergenfield peacefully passed away on July 7, 2021. Loving brother of Ray Walko (Linda), Eileen Tepe, and Janet Collins. Devoted uncle of Timothy, Bryan, Erin, Kristen, Shayne, Colleen, Lauren, and Michael. Cherished great uncle of Kailey, Anna, Tyler, Kaden, Aiden, Cassia, Kylie, Ashley, Brayden, Rhys, and Oliver. Ron attended The School of Visual Arts in NYC and was a graphic artist for Pearson Education in Upper Saddle River. An avid Mets fan,...

Julia R. Tardibuono, 87, of Bergenfield, NJ  passed away peacefully on June 29, 2021.. Devoted wife of the late James M. Tardibuono. Beloved mother of James Tardibuono and his wife JoAnn, Julia Blahut and her husband Dennis, Joseph Tardibuono and his wife Jannine and the late John Tardibuono and his surviving wife Jannine. Loving grandmother of Jennifer, MIchael, Derek, Steven, Sergio, Gino, and Gianna. Julia’s life was dedicated to her family.  She loved gathering and...