Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Dunne

Mary Elizabeth Dunne

Jun 12, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Dunne, 57, on June 12, 2012 of Ringwood. Born in Teaneck, she was a Bookkeeper for Safety First in Parsippany, NJ. Devoted wife of Patrick Dunne. Beloved mother of Jill and her husband Eddie Karney and Joseph Thingelstad and his wife Annie and step mother of Robert, Patrick and Danny Dunne. Dear sister of Peggy and her husband...

Peter John Byrne

Peter John Byrne

Jun 12, 2012

Peter John Byrne, 76, on June 12, 2012 of Paramus formerly of Bergenfield. Born in Green Gates, Black Rock, Co. Louth, Ireland. He was an Army veteran and a member of the Bergenfield Elks Lodge #1477, B.P.O.E. Beloved husband of the late Mary "Maureen" C. Byrne(nee:Henry). Devoted father of Donna Sheppard, Maureen Zajicek, Margaret Byrne-Lynn, Karen Byrne, Peter J. and...

Mary Ellen Hartmann

Mary Ellen Hartmann

Jun 6, 2012

HARTMANN, Mary Ellen (Sunshine) On 6 June 2012, Hartmann at 84 years old, sadly and joyfully past from this life into God's awaiting hands. At the time of her passing, she was living with her husband of 64 years; William Joseph Hartmann Sr. in Toms River, New Jersey. Bridgette Griffin gave birth to Mary Ellen Griffin on April 29th, 1928,...

Joyce M. DeCanio

Joyce M. DeCanio

May 31, 2012

Joyce M. DeCanio (nee Amelung), 68, on May 31, 2012 of Waldwick formerly of Bergenfield. Born in Jersey City, she was a retired Expediter for Home Depot in Paramus. Devoted wife of the late Maurice DeCanio. Beloved mother of Lauren and her husband Gregory Marco. Dear sister of Elyse Conrad, Robert Amelung and the late Denise Amelung. Loving grandmother of...

Deleen Lorenzini

Deleen Lorenzini

May 23, 2012

Deleen Lorenzini (nee Arluna), 54, on May 23, 2012 of Brick, NJ. Born in Barry, VT, she was a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Devoted wife of the late Walter Lorenzini. Beloved mother of Kristy DeGroat and her husband Jimmy and Tiffany Lorenzini and her fiance Joey Batavia. Beloved daughter of Evelyn Mentado and the late John Arluna. Dear sister...

Robert G. Bell

Robert G. Bell

May 17, 2012

Robert G. Bell, 80, on May 17, 2012 of Hammonton, NJ formerly of Bergenfield, NJ. Born in Teaneck, NJ, he was the Real Estate Broker and Insurance Agent for his company the Bell Agency in Bergenfield. A graduate of Manhattan College, he was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a former member of St. John's Council #1345 K...

Sophie J. Blane

Sophie J. Blane

May 5, 2012

BLANE, Sophie J. "Sonnie" on May 5, 2012 of Bergenfield. Beloved wife of the late Gavin (former Bergenfield Police Chief). Devoted mother of Gale Sellers and her husband Doug and Rick Blane and his wife Janet. Dear sister of Adele Romeo. Loving grandmother of John Blane and Shannon Sellers Longmaack and great grandmother of Gavin Blane and Lawson Longmaack. Funeral...

Helene E. Lynn

Helene E. Lynn

May 2, 2012

Helene Elise Lynn (Drummond), 63, of Bergenfield, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Jeffrey for 27 years. Devoted mother of Melissa Grisback and her husband Ken. Loving grandmother of Taylor, Jillian and Kayla. Cherished sister of Patricia Hoffman and Billie Zahlmann (Walter). Loving aunt to nieces Debbie (Richie), Kim...

Ellen G. Amoruso

Ellen G. Amoruso

Apr 28, 2012

Ellen G. Amoruso (nee Gerstl), 86, on April 28, 2012 of Bergenfield. Born in Bronx, NY, she was a member of Bergenfield Memorial Post #6467 VFW Ladies Auxillary. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Charles A, Amoruso, loving children, Anthony and his wife Barbara Amoruso and Carol Caravelli, cherished grandchildren, Jennifer Goldstein, Michael and his wife...

George F. Butler

George F. Butler

Apr 19, 2012

George F. Butler, Jr. (Buddy), 81, of Bergenfield, NJ formerly of West New York, NJ died on April 19, 2012. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Andrea). Beloved father of Gregory P. Butler and his wife Wendy Pontrelli and James C. Butler and his wife Maria. Loving grandfather of Brittany and Matthew Butler. Dear uncle of Jay, Bill and Ruth Butler....

Eleanor Agnew McHugh

Eleanor Agnew McHugh

Apr 16, 2012

McHUGH, Eleanor "Ellie" Agnew, 70, on April 16, 2012 of Bergenfield. Loving wife of John P. McHugh. Devoted mother of Dr. John A. McHugh and Eleanor C. Romanelli and her husband Andrew. Cherished grandmother of Samantha. Dear sister of Frances Jones and sister-in-law of Eileen McHale and the late Peter and the late Gloria and William Bryan. Ellie is also...

John P. O'Connell

John P. O'Connell

Apr 9, 2012

John P. O'Connell on April 9, 2012 of Bergenfield. Born in Englewood, NJ, he was a Custodian for the Bergenfield Board of Education and a member, Past President and former Captain of Alert Fire Co. #1 in Bergenfield. Beloved husband of the late Allyne O'Connell. Loving father of Ian O'Connell. All will gather at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington...

Julia F. Kelly

Julia F. Kelly

Apr 9, 2012

Julia F. (Sheila) (nee Harrington) Kelly, 94, on April 9, 2012 of Bergenfield. Born Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland, she had been a Nurses Aid at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck. Devoted wife of the late Patrick J. Kelly. Beloved mother of James P. Kelly. Visiting on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. All will meet at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington...

Elizabeth M. Butler-Romanelli

Elizabeth M. Butler-Romanelli

Apr 7, 2012

Elizabeth "Betty" Mary (Nee Connolly) Butler-Romanelli. Born in New York City, New York on May 13, 1944. Departed on Saturday, April 7, 2012 and resided in Park Ridge, NJ. Elizabeth (Betty) Mary Butler-Romanelli (Nee Connolly) of Park Ridge, NJ formerly of Bergenfield, NJ passed away on April 7, 2012, at the age of 67. Beloved wife of the late Andrew...

Genaro J. Fondi

Genaro J. Fondi

Apr 5, 2012

Genaro J. Fondi, 85, on April 5, 2012 of Bergenfield formerly of New Milford. Born in Jamestown, NY, he was a Sheet Metal Worker for Blickman Health Industries of Fair Lawn. A Navy veteran of WWII, he was a member of Lt. Louis J. Faller Post #4290 V.F.W., New Milford. Devoted husband of the late Katherine A. Fondi. Beloved father...

Rosa DeSteno

Rosa DeSteno

Mar 29, 2012

DeSTENO, Rosa on March 29, 2012 of Bergenfield. She was born in Molfetta Bari, Italy, and was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist RC Church, Bergenfield. Beloved wife of the late Saverio. Devoted mother of Cosmo and his wife Mary, Salvatore and his wife Nancy, Saverio, Jr. and his wife Maria and the late Luigi. Dear sister of the...

Ralph L. Fiorelli

Ralph L. Fiorelli

Mar 26, 2012

Ralph L. Fiorelli on March 26, 2012 of Bergenfield. Born in Bronx, NY, he was an Oil Truck Driver for Melrose Fuel Oil, Co. in Bergenfield and an Army Veteran of WWII. Devoted husband of the late Jean Fiorelli. Beloved father of Ralph and Jack Fiorelli. Dear brother of Marie Attadia. Loving grandfather of Nicole, Ralph A., Jennifer, Victoria, Jagoda...

Jean B. Rounds

Jean B. Rounds

Mar 25, 2012

ROUNDS, Jean B. on March 25, 2012 of Bergenfield. Before retiring she was Secretary to the Vice President of I.C.S., Scranton, PA. She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Bergenfield, where she belonged to the choir. She was a former Girl Scout leader and an avid bowler. Beloved wife of the late Earl. Devoted mother of...

Bob G. Powell

Bob G. Powell

Mar 14, 2012

POWELL, Bob G., 53, on March 14, 2012 of Westwood Formerly of Bergenfield. He was a Salesman at Abbey Carpet, Bergenfield. Cherished son of the late Robert and Gabriella Powell. Dear brother of Margaret Slavik and her husband David and Kathy Gross and her husband Glenn. Loving uncle of Michael and Christopher. He will be missed by his many cherished...

Edward J. Harrington

Edward J. Harrington

Mar 13, 2012

Edward J. Harrington on March 13, 2012 of New Milford. Born in County Roscommon, Ireland, he was a plumber at Manhattan State Hospital, NY, NY. He was a parishioner of the Church of the Ascension, New Milford. Beloved husband of Katherine. Dear brother of Bridie and the late Evelyn, Jack, Frank, Kiernan, William, Patrick, Finton and Simon. Also survived by...