Obituaries

Sep 26, 2022

1943-2022:  Philip passed peacefully on September 26, 2022.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, his beloved Concetta; two daughters, Michelle Housley (husband William), and Cynthia Vincenti as well as two adored grandchildren, Joshua and Anne.  Born in New York, Philp spent his years living between NY and NJ.  A proud military veteran, Philip enjoyed all things history...

Sep 25, 2022

Rose Mae O’Connor (née L’Italien), aged 93, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2022.  Rose was born in Hartford, CT, the daughter of French-Canadian immigrants, and grew up in the Bronx, NY.  She met Bob O’Connor when they were teenagers and the two were married in 1949 – she was 20, and he, a ‘cradle-robbed’ 19.  Early in their marriage...

Sep 17, 2022

Sep 14, 2022

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Mickford Cadawallader, 72, passed away on September 14, 2022. 

Visiting will be Monday September 19, 2022 from 2-4PM and 7-9PM at Riewerts Memorial Home at 187 S. Washington Ave. in Bergenfield. There will be a funeral service at Riewerts Memorial Home on Tuesday September 20, 2022 at 10AM. The family invites everyone to the repass at...

Sep 13, 2022

“What the heart has once known, it shall never forget.” On the evening of Tuesday, September 13, 2022, Mirta Acosta, 90, of Bergenfield passed away; and yet, the love she gave both freely and fiercely will be carried with us always- never to be forgotten.

 

Her life began on July 24, 1932 in Havana, Cuba where she lived until...

Sep 10, 2022

Gwendolyn P. Lehr of Bergenfield, passed away on September 10, 2022 at the age of 84. Before retiring she was an executive secretary for the Boy Scouts of America, River Edge for 15 years. Beloved mother of Philip E. Lehr and his wife Lisa. Dear sister of the late Muriel Stolz. Loving grandmother of Andrew and his wife Jenny, Kaityln...

Sep 8, 2022

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Elizabeth Kathleen Toman was born June 2, 1934 to Daniel Toman and Elizabeth (Barbour) Toman in Gilnahirk, Belfast, Northern Ireland.  She was the fifth of thirteen children.  Kathleen recalled that she grew up in “a happy and comfortable home.”  The family also lived in Hannahstown, Co. Antrim, where she attended St. Joseph School.  Later Kathleen...

Sep 6, 2022

Pioneer in secondary education and retired school teacher and administrator George Gonzalez passed away on September 6, 2022 at the age of 68 from an automobile accident.

 

George immigrated to the United States in 1979 from Colombia and began a rewarding career in helping shape the minds of a generation of students as one of the founders of Bergen...

Aug 26, 2022

In Loving Memory OfAju S.VargheseMay 25, 1967 ~ August 26, 2022

 

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in mewill live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

St. John 11:25-26

 

Aju Varghese was born on May 25, 1967...

Aug 23, 2022

Dominic E. Francisco, 40, passed away on August 23, 2022. Born in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines he was a Risk Manager for Marathon Asset Management, New York, NY. Devoted husband of Leslie Ann Francisco. Beloved father of Emily Ann and  Nora Elaine Francisco. Cherished son of Martina Barbara and Cezar S. Francisco, Jr. Dear brother of Cezar E. Francisco,...

Aug 18, 2022

Joan Sommers (Nee Widmann), 90, Of Bergenfield, Formerly Of Jersey City, Nj Passed Away On August 18, 2022. Born In Jersey City Joan Moved To Bergenfiled With Her Husband And Family In 1964. Joan Worked For St. John The Evangelist R.C. Church Of Bergenfield For Over 40 Years And Was An Active Member Of The Church Community. Joan Was An...

Aug 6, 2022

Visiting at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield on  Wednesday 5-9 PM.

Aug 6, 2022

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Memorial Visiting at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield on Wednesday 9-12 Noon. Memorial service at the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:30 AM.

 

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Aug 3, 2022

Diana C. Thoens of Bergenfield passed away on August 2, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Thoens. Loving mother of daughter Jennifer and husband Roberto Cammalleri and daughter Amanda and husband Jason Strong. Dear sister of Carolyn Marth and Thomas Tripodi. Cherished grandmother of Roberto Cammalleri Jr., Gabriella Cammalleri, Olivia Cammalleri, Cameron Strong, and Braden Strong. Diana’s greatest joy...

Jul 29, 2022

Filemon Castro Quiroz, 80, of Bergenfield, NJ passed away on July 29, 2022. Born in Apalit, Pampanga, Philippines he was a Pharmacy Technician for Medco Health Solutions in Parsippany, NJ. Devoted husband of Aurea B. Tobias-Quiroz. Beloved father of Myla Nobleza, Dino Quiroz, Paulo Quiroz and Mona Lisa Gomez. Loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren. Dear brother of Antonio Quiroz and...

Jul 23, 2022

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Linda M. Maupai of Dumont passed away on July 23, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Charles Eugene Maupai. Loving mother of Christina Faccio and Patrick Maupai. Dear sister of Judith Knoblauch and her husband James, DeeAnn Chin-Choy and her husband Robert, Marlyn Forsberg and her husband Ronald, Peter Lee, Lilian East and her husband...

Jul 23, 2022

Visiting Tuesday  4-8 PM at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield. All will gather at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, 29 No. Washington Ave Bergenfield On Wednesday at  9:45 AM for the Funeral Mass at 10 AM. Interment Brookside Cemetery, Englewood.

Jul 20, 2022

John Vincenzo Francesco Grossano, 55, of Secaucus passed away on July 20, 2022 as a warrior after a long, hard battle with cancer. Following in his father’s footsteps, he was a Pharmacist and the owner of Bergenfield Pharmacy for 50+ years. Beloved husband of Dawn Grossano. Loving father of Liam Grossano. Dear brother of Angela Grossano, Kathleen Murtha and her...

Jul 12, 2022

Robert Francis Joseph Patrick O’Connor , aged 91, passed away July 12, 2022.  Bob was born in the Bronx, NY during The Great Depression, which helped form his strong work ethic and his DIY approach to life.  There was nothing Bob O’Connor couldn’t fix with a little sweat, ingenuity, and duct tape.  He served in the Navy between WWII and...

Jul 12, 2022

Harry J. Hegel, 93, of Bergenfield passed away on July 12, 2022. He was a Machinist for Hoke, Inc., Cresskill and an Army Veteran. Devoted husband of the late Margaret Hegel. Beloved father of Michael and his wife Donna, Thomas and his wife Amy and Joseph Hegel. Loving grandfather of Steven and his wife Melissa, Kelsey and her husband Brandon,...