Obituaries

Nov 22, 2021

Patrick Joseph O'Connor of Dumont, NJ born June 5, 1936 passed away on November 22, 2021. He was born in the Bronx to the late Brigid (nee Curtin) and Patrick O'Connor. He was predeceased by his siblings James, John, and Mary Gaine. He was both an avid Yankee and Giants Fan. Patrick was a proud 1954 graduate of Cardinal Hayes...

Nov 18, 2021

Pilar Pérez of Bergenfield, 87, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. She fought a valient battle with both cancer and dementia. Beloved wife of the late Armando Perez. Loving mother of Laura Perez and her husband Hernando Landazabal and Ailime Perez Daddazio and her husband William Daddazio. Cherished grandmother of Tyler Daddazio. Pilar emigrated from Havana, Cuba in 1965,...

Nov 18, 2021

Frank W. DiStefano. 67, of Bergenfield passed away on November 18, 2021. Devoted husband of Violet DiStefano. Beloved father of Diana Mehnert and her husband Daniel and Danielle Scognamiglio and her husband Joseph. Loving grandfather of Charlie Mehnert. Cherished son of Betty and the late Frank M. DiStefano. Visiting on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Riewerts Memorial Home,...

Nov 15, 2021

Modesta Montero of Bergenfield passed away on November 15, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John Montero. Loving mother of Jacqueline Cornella and her husband Ronald and John L Montero and his wife Carmel-Ann Mania. Cherished grandmother of Nicole Zimmerman and her husband Brian, Valerie Colangelo and her husband Lou, and Christopher Nicastro and his wife Lexie, and great grandmother...

Nov 13, 2021

Nov 12, 2021

Norman A. Hoyt, Sr., born October 21, 1940, passed away Friday November 12, 2021 at the New Jersey Firemn's Home. He was welcomed into the afterlife by his beautiful wife Judy, (d.8/26/2021.) He is survived by his sons Norm, Jr (Tami) and Chris along with his grandchildren Ryan Zadrozna, Elizabeth Hoyt and honorary granddaughters Kitty Gettle and Emily Sandman. Drafted...

Nov 12, 2021

Ralph L. Ruocco of Bergenfield, born June 21,1944, passed away at home Friday, November 12, 2021. He is predeceased by his wife Marie, parents Tom and Jean, brother Dave and sister Jeannie. Ralph leaves behind daughters Tami Hoyt (Norm, Jr) and Pam Zoladz (Mark), grandchildren Ryan Zadrozna, Elizabeth Hoyt and Kaci Zoladz. In addition to brothers Joe and Tom Jr....

Nov 12, 2021

Edward F. Hoff Sr. of Bergenfield passed away on November 12, 2021. Devoted husband of Elizabeth. Beloved father of Edward Jr. and his wife Sandy, Ralph and his wife Patricia, and William and his wife Louise. Dear brother of James and his wife Lorraine, the late Robert and his wife Edna, and the late William. Cherished grandfather of Erica, Jillian,...

Nov 11, 2021

Gary Hemmer of Dumont passed away on November 11, 2021 after a long battle with ALS. Devoted husband of Marilyn. Beloved father of Gary and his partner Sabrina, Marc and his wife Elyse Marie, and Kyle and his fiancé Stephanie. Dear brother of Robert and his partner Javier. Cherished grandfather of Luca. Gary was a councilman in Dumont and served...

Nov 7, 2021

Michael J. Ciccolella, 64, of Edgewater, FL formerly of Bergenfield passed away on November 7, 2021. He worked in Landscape Maintenance for Walt Disney World Resorts, Orlando, FL. Cherished son of Theresa and the late Domenick Ciccolella. Beloved brother of Diane Reilly and her husband Kenneth, Matthew and his wife Birthe, Joseph and his wife Kim, Nicholas and his wife...

Nov 4, 2021

Margaret Foyt Dugan, age 83, of Bergenfield, New Jersey, passed away in her home on November 4, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Frank Dugan. Devoted and proud mother of the “Dugan Boys” – Keith, Kenneth and Kirk Dugan. Loving mother-inlaw of Janice, Laura and Michele Dugan. Dear sister of Frank and William Foyt and the late Anne Marie Caracci....

Nov 3, 2021

Lillian A. Cordero passed away early Wednesday morning at the age of 91. Born in N.Y.C., moved later in life to Teaneck, NJ where she resided until her death. Lillian was loved by so many people from different parts of her life. Lifelong friends from her days at St. Mary’s Nursing School (graduated 1953); from her time at Seton Hall...

Nov 2, 2021

Alfred C. Bouverot Passed away peacefully at his home in Bergenfield, November 2, 2021. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Ann E. (nee Olsen). Devoted father to Michele Locke (Basil Kaddick), Michael (Theresa) Bouverot, and Todd (Mila) Bouverot. Loving grandfather to Amanda, Alex, Lisa Marie, Samantha and Benjamin. Doting great-grandfather to Lilith, Lucille, Jaxon, Willa and Emmie. He will be missed...

Oct 30, 2021

Patrick J. Hegarty, 84, of Dumont passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 30, 2021. He was the loving husband and is survived by Rita (McCarty), his devoted wife of 63 years. Pat is also survived by his four loving children, Patrick of NY, Kevin and wife, Susan of Wayne, NJ, Kathleen Velazquez and her husband, Leo of Sarasota,...

Oct 30, 2021

Visiting at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield on Friday November 12th from 12:30-4:30 PM. Funeral service at the funeral home on Friday November 12th at 4:00 PM.

Oct 28, 2021

Charles J. Kehoe of Bergenfield the greatest husband, father and grandfather who was a true example on how to live passed away on October 28, 2021. Devoted husband of Anne Kehoe of 71 years. Beloved father of Anne Macdiarmid and Charles Kehoe. Loving grandfather of Joseph Macdiarmid, Daniel Macdiarmid, and Charles Kehoe and great grandfather of Kylie Kehoe. Charles as...

Oct 25, 2021

Visiting Saturday 2-9 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 Monday November 1st at 9:45 AM for the Funeral Mass at 10 AM. Cremation private.

Oct 19, 2021

Brian D. Rowan passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2021. Beloved husband of Jennette Rowan (Zitelli). Dear son of Tara Musiano and brother of Marty Rowan. Loving son-in-law to William and Kathryn Zitelli (Slaman), brother-in-law to James and Stefanie Marsich (Zitelli), and caring uncle to Theodore Marsich. Brian was a 2012 graduate of Rowan University and worked as a Device...

Oct 17, 2021

Debra G. Lacey, 60, of Bergenfield passed away on October 17, 2021. She was a Customer Service Rep. for AT&T in Paramus. Beloved mother of Michael P. Lacey. Dear sister of Kathie Lacey and John D. Lacey, Jr. and his wife Sharon. Loving aunt of Jessica and Vinnie Pastore and J.D. and Rachel Lacey and great aunt of Madison, Mackenzie,...

Oct 17, 2021

Leonila Nerier Lavides, “Nanay,” was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on October 17, 2021 at the age of 93 years old. Leonila was born to Teodorico Nerier and Dorotea Delda on January 17, 1928 in Atimonan, Quezon, Philippines. She graduated from high school at Atimonan Academy in 1949. Right after graduating high school, she...