Obituaries

Margaret Drum

Margaret Drum

Jun 4, 2011

DRUM, Margaret on June 4, 2011 of East Windsor, NJ formerly of Bergenfield. Beloved wife of the late Eugene T. Devoted mother of Mary Ann Greene, Patricia Drum Greaves and Thomas Drum. Dear sister of the late Mary F. McConnell, and brothers James and Joseph McConnell. Loving grandmother of Sean and Meghan Greene, John, James and Annie Greaves, Gina and...

Francesca Rosa Fiamingo

Francesca Rosa Fiamingo

Jun 2, 2011

Francesca Rosa Fiamingo, 86, on June 2, 2011 of Monroe, NY formerly of Bergenfield. She was born in Corato, Italy. Devoted wife of the late Arturo Mario Fiamingo. Beloved mother of Fedora and her husband Rick Itro, Laura and her husband Michael Fazio, Vincenzo and Joseph and his wife Leonora Fiamingo. Dear sister of the late Angela Fariello, Maria Soldano,...

Jeanette Breun

Jeanette Breun

May 28, 2011

BREUN, Jeanette of Leesburg, VA formerly of Dumont, NJ, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2011. Beloved wife of Albert G.; daughter of Stasia Gottschalk; sister of Walter (Bob) Gottschalk; proud mother of Kenneth, Denise, and Christopher; and grandmother of eight beautiful grandchildren: Courtney, Meghan, Eric, Kyle, Shannon, Shelby, Tyler, and Gavin. Before retiring in 2009 she was a...

Thelma M. Gunning

Thelma M. Gunning

May 25, 2011

Thelma M. Gunning of Bergenfield, NJ died on May 24, 2011 at her home. She was a professional Clown entertaining many events and charities as her character, Chatterbox. She was a member of St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bergenfield, NJ. Predeceased by her husband William J. Gunning, Jr. and granddaughter Karen. Surviving are her daughters, Vivian and her husband Patrick...

Robert Puckhaber

Robert Puckhaber

May 25, 2011

Robert Puckhaber, 61, on May 25, 2011 of Bergenfield. Born in Englewood, he was a Truck Driver for Latz Construction, Bergenfield. An Army Veteran of the Viet Nam War, he was a member of Bergenfield Memorial Post #6467, VFW and Northern Valley Chapter #32 DAV, Bergenfield. Cherished son of Lillian and the late Edward Puckhaber. Beloved brother of William Puckhaber....

Arthur J. Jackowski

Arthur J. Jackowski

May 25, 2011

Arthur J. Jackowski, age 86, formerly of Bergenfield and Wallington, died peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday May 25, 2011. He was born in Passaic, NJ on September 15, 1924 son of Lillian Fiala and John Jackowski. Mr. Jackowski was a WWII decorated combat veteran who served on the front lines of the European Theater of Operations...

Kathleen Gabettie

Kathleen Gabettie

May 23, 2011

Kathleen Gabettie (nee McElwreath), 54, on May 23, 2011 of Dumont. Born in Teaneck, she was a Travel Agent for Liberty Travel, Paramus and worked at Shop-Rite, New Milford. Beloved mother of Samantha J. and Danna L. Gabettie. Cherished daughter of Barbara and the late George McElwreath. Dear sister of Nancy Tetrault. Beloved grandmother of Anthony Venegas. Loving girlfriend of...

Louis Hertz

Louis Hertz

May 18, 2011

Louis Hertz, 85, on May 18, 2011 of West Milford formerly of Toms River. A Navy Veteran of WW II, he was a Machine Operator for PSE&G, Hackensack retiring in 1988. Devoted husband of the late Mary Ann Hertz. Beloved father of Mary Louise and her husband Richard Flach and Douglas and his wife Nancy Hertz. Dear brother of Mildred...

Edith Marie Halitis

Edith Marie Halitis

May 13, 2011

Edith Marie Halitis (nee Klix), 90, on May 13, 2011 of Bergenfield. Born in Jersey City, she was a Department Supervisor in Data Processing and a member of Clinton Avenue Reformed Church, Bergenfield. Devoted wife of the late George E. Halatis. Beloved daughter of the late Elsie and Henry Klix. Dearest cousin of Carol and her husband David Russell, their...

William Richard Whitteaker

William Richard Whitteaker

May 12, 2011

William R. Whitteaker, 73, on May 12, 2011 of Wantage formerly of Bergenfield. Born in Teaneck, he was a Meat Broker with Ed Whitteaker Foods, New York, NY. A Marine Corps. Veteran, he was a member of the Marine Corps League, GOONEY BIRD Detachment 434, New Milford. Devoted husband of the late Arline Whitteaker. Beloved father of Linda Mary Whitteaker-Hanson...

Emma Acocella

Emma Acocella

May 10, 2011

Emma Acocella (nee Vaundanza), 87, on May 10, 2011 of Dumont. Devoted wife of the late Charles Acocella. Beloved mother of Charles M., Frank and his wife Elizabeth and Anthony Acocella. Loving grandmother of Danielle and Jennifer. Funeral service at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield on Saturday at 12Noon. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting Saturday...

Joan H. Ciampo

Joan H. Ciampo

May 9, 2011

Joan Ciampo (nee Holst) on May 9, 2011 of New Milford. Born in Jersey City, she was a Licensed Practical Nurse for Bergen Pines County Hospital, Paramus retiring in 1984. A parishioner of Church of the Ascension, New Milford, she was a member of the choir for over 40 yrs. and a member of the Rosary Society. Devoted wife of...

Joseph P. Mazzella

Joseph P. Mazzella

May 8, 2011

Joseph P., 90, on May 8, 2011 of Wall Twp. formerly of Bergenfield. Born in Mt. Vernon, NY, he was a retired Instrument Builder for Bendix Corp., Teterboro. An Army Air Corp. Veteran of WW II, he was active in St. John's R.C. Church Choir. Devoted husband of the late Marie A. Mazzella. Beloved father of Luanne Lee. Dear brother...

Lorraine M. Marino

Lorraine M. Marino

May 5, 2011

MARINO, Lorraine M. on May 5, 2011 of Bergenfield. She was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist RC Church, Bergenfield where she belonged to the Rosary Society and the Seniors. She also belonged to the Catholic Daughters. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Mary Elizabeth Cannizzo, Joseph and Stephen Marino. Loving grandmother of Joseph, Michael and...

Eugene Joseph Field

Eugene Joseph Field

May 4, 2011

Eugene Joseph Field "Gene" age, 80, died on Wednesday May 4, 2011 after a brief illness. He lived in Bergenfield for 45 years. He was born to Edward and Mary Field on April 20, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended West Catholic High School and La Salle University on a track scholarship. A Navy Veteran of the Korean War, he...

Susumu H. Saito

Susumu H. Saito

May 4, 2011

SAITO, Susumu H. on May 4, 2011 of Tenafly, formerly of Bergenfield. He owned and operated Sunrise Auto Body, Englewood. He was as member of American Dreams and founder of the Big Apple Auto Club. Beloved husband of Janet. Devoted father of Christopher, Peter, Patrick and Maya Saito. Dear brother of Megumi. Funeral service at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 S....

Paula J. Pellicano

Paula J. Pellicano

Apr 25, 2011

Paula J. Pellicano (nee Joachim), 89, on April 25, 2011 of Colts Neck, NJ formerly she lived for 41 yrs. in Bergenfield. She was born in Bronx, NY and was a member of St. John's Golden Age Club, Bergenfield. Devoted wife of the late John J. Pellicano. Beloved mother of Jeffrey J. and his wife Yvonne and Matthew E. and...

Maisie K. McQueen

Maisie K. McQueen

Apr 25, 2011

Maisie K. McQueen (nee MacDiarmid), 90, of Bergenfield died on April 25, 2011. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she was a Film Slitter for Eastman Kodak, Fair Lawn retiring in 1977 and later a Cashier at Bergenfield High School and A&P, River Edge. She was a member of the Democratic Board of Elections and St. John's Golden Age Club. Predeceased by...

Mel Gaffney

Mel Gaffney

Apr 23, 2011

Mel Gaffney, 85, on April 23, 2011 of Bergenfield. Born in Co. Leitrum, Ireland, he came to the USA in 1954 and was a Security Guard for Briggs Security, New York, NY. Devoted husband of Kathleen Gaffney (nee McLoughlin). Beloved father of Brendan and Kevin Gaffney. All will gather at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield on Wednesday...

Richard A. Nole

Richard A. Nole

Apr 22, 2011

NOLE, Richard A. on April 22, 2011 of Bergenfield. Before retiring he was a credit manager for Sucrest Corporation, NY, NY where he worked for more than 30 years. He was a WW2 Army veteran and a purple heart recipient. He was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist RC Church, Bergenfield and a member of the National Institute of...