All Obituaries

Mary DiCristofalo of Bergenfield, NJ, age 88, passed away on July 24, 2020. Mary was born in Sicily, and moved to the United States at the age of 3. She was a resident of Bergenfield for more than 60 years. Mary was a talented dress designer and seamstress, a wonderful cook, and a competitive card player. She created and tended to her gorgeous gardens both outside and inside her home. She was a gifted artist who was always happiest surrounded by her family. Devoted mother of Marian and her...

Frank Maurice, 69, of Lodi formerly of Dumont passed away on July 19,2020. Long time stone mason Frank then owned Taxi/Limousine until 2017. Loving father of Florence Hahn-Maurice Harsanyi and Wendy  Maurice Starling. Longtime partner Doreen Cole. Dear brother of Florence Maurice, Salvatore Maurice (Vivian), Matthew Maurice (Jaidy), and Joanne Maurice. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren and uncle to many nieces and nephews. “I...

Rose J. Banta Toscano (nee Basile) of Bergenfield passed away peacefully at the Emerson Health and Rehab. on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the age of 99. During World War II, Rose wanted to enlist in the military like her brothers, but her father wouldn't allow it. So, she got a job in the Alcoa factory in Edgewater making parts for aircraft and military vehicles. Rose was one of the first employees of Dunkin Donuts in Bergenfield. She held various secretarial jobs and worked for many years...

          John Richard Thomas               December 25, 1929 - July 14, 2020 Formerly of Falmouth, Massachusetts and Bergenfield, New Jersey John R. Thomas, 90, passed away on July 14, 2020 in Norwood, New Jersey after a long illness. John was born on Christmas Day in 1929 in Hackensack, New Jersey, to Emily W. Thomas. He graduated from Dumont High School in 1947 where he...

Jack Assainte of Bergenfield, NJ, died peacefully on July 13, 2020. He was 87 years old. Born July 16, 1932 in the Bronx to father Michael and mother Margaret, both of Itri, Italy, Jack was the youngest of six of their children. He was predeceased by his sisters Eleanor and Rose and brothers Dominic and Paul.   He is survived by his sister Anna of New Port Richey, FL. Beloved husband of Rita (nee Ferraiuolo), he is survived by his son Michael and wife Darlene, his son André and...

My Father was my teacher and guide he was and always will be here for me and the family he had Pete didn't have friends everybody to him was family. Every thought of him will keep him alive for he has not passed so long as he is in our hearts.   Pete Ruggiero  04-12-1946  07-09-2020 rest in peace 

Justin Michael Kingston beloved son, brother of Jordan Wade Kingston and Jordan's family Stephanie Kingston (Lawler) and son Jacob, passed away on July 7, 2020 at 33 years of age. Justin was born on May 25, 1987 to parents Michael Kingston and Laurie Major.   Justin was always there, the first to help others in anyway he could. Making people smile, laugh, compassion and kindness to others made the world a better place! He showed his eagerness to help others from an early age,...

Andrew Rabadan age 43, Born in Englewood NJ on July 26 1976 passed away at home in New Milford on Tuesday July 7 2020. Predeceased by Jack, he was a beloved son to Karen, brother to Stephen and Pum and friend to all. After graduating from Western Governors University he enjoyed roles in management and customer service. Andrew's big heart and generosity were matched only by his ruthless expertise in Street Fighter 2 and Twisted Metal. His other hobbies included a love for photography and...

Joanne F. Manning (nee Osorno), who grew up in Dumont and lived in Bergenfield for 45 years, passed away on July 2, 2020 after a short battle with an aggressive form of cancer.  She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving children and devoted husband.  Joanne leaves behind the love of her life, Frank R. Manning, to whom she was happily married for 53 years.  Joanne was a very strong woman who gave birth to five children: Tracy (Ed), Frank (Krissy), Wendy (Billy), Michelle...

Mary Beth Pryde (Franco), age 63, passed away peacefully in her home on June 29, 2020 following a courageous three year battle with cancer. She was born June 30, 1957 in the Bronx, NY as the only child of Ralph and Marion Franco, who preceded her death. She married the love of her life, Tyrone, on February 20, 1982, at the Church of the Good Shepherd in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan. Married for 38 years, Mary Beth and Tyrone shared a life filled with love and laughter with their two...