Obituaries

Apr 22, 2023

Mary Ann Oates of Dumont passed away at the age of 79 on April 22, 2023. She is predeceased by her husband Jack Oates. Beloved mother to Christine, Steven, and the late Brian Oates. Adorned sister to John Lauria and the late Patricia Ann, her loved twin sister.

Visiting will be held at Riewerts Memorial Home at 187 S. Washington...

Apr 22, 2023

Robert Clyde Wills, 77, a resident of Dumont, NJ, passed away on April 22 due to complications with his Parkinson's disease. He was born in Hackensack to the late Elsie Wills and Herman Schneider. He graduated from Hackensack High School and Highlands University, NM. Bob proudly served in the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army. He...

Apr 19, 2023

Jose R. Peralta, 71, a resident of Franklin Lakes, NJ passed away on April 19, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing.

 

Jose is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Mercedes (Zoila) Peralta, his three children, and five grandchildren. He was a loving husband,...

Apr 15, 2023

Apr 13, 2023

 

Filippa “Pina” Romeo

April 13, 2023

 

Filippa, or Pina as she was known to everyone, peacefully passed away on April 13, 2023. She was 90 years old. Pina was a devout Catholic who lived in Dumont, formerly the Bronx and originally from Nicosia, Sicily where she met the love of her life and started her family. She was the devoted wife of Nicolo Romeo for 69 years. The beloved...

Apr 12, 2023

Alfonso Manuel Rivera, the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Rivera of Guayaquil, Ecuador the pioneers of the Rivera family, passed away on April 12, 2023, with his family by his side at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey.  Alfonso was a long resident of the Bergenfield area since 1972, Mr. Rivera was born on August 13, 1933, to his mother,...

Apr 10, 2023

Barbara Kensler, 79, of Hackensack, NJ passed away peacefully, in the comfort of her home, on Monday, April 10, 2023. Born in NYC, she later moved to NJ where she spent the remainder of her life. Barbara had a career as an Executive Administrative Assistant for several major companies in Bergen County. Always the ultimate fashionista, Barbara took great pleasure...

Apr 8, 2023

Roxanne I. Graybush (nee Itro), 71, of Brick formerly of Bergenfield passed away on April 8, 2023. Devoted wife of James J. Graybush. Beloved mother of Jennifer Reisfield and James J. Graybush, Jr. Loving grandmother of Carter Reisfield. Dear sister of Frank and Rick Itro. Visiting Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield....

Apr 5, 2023

Aldo Bell, 86 of Bergenfield, formerly of, Arizona and Cresskill passed away on April 5, surrounded by loved ones. Beloved husband of 65 years and best friend to Nella Bell, father to the the late Robert Bell, and the late Richard Bell, adored Nonno  to Austin Robert Bell, and Savanna May Bell.  Devoted son to Antonio and Matilde Belulovich and...

Apr 2, 2023

Craig M. Nelson, 61 of Dumont (formerly of Bergenfield), passed away on April 2, 2023. Beloved husband and best friend of Christine A. Nelson (nee Kennedy). Devoted son-in-law of Kathryn Kennedy & the late Thomas J. Kennedy. Cherished nephew of George & Ann Keever & the late Jack Keever. Predeceased by Lila and Richard Nelson. Loving brother of Donna, Laura,...

Mar 30, 2023

 

Eric V. Frueh, 65, of Bergenfield passed away on March 30, 2023. He worked at IFF for many years, then went on to work at Ford and after he worked as a crossing guard for the town of Bergenfield. Eric was the son of the late Howard and Audrey Frueh. Devoted husband to Mary Frueh. Beloved father to Brianna...

Mar 25, 2023

 

Carl S. Hoyt of Paramus, formerly of Bergenfield, passed away on March 25, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Barbara and Gloria.  Loving father of Carl Hoyt and his wife Debbie, Tim Hoyt and his wife Linda and the late Eugene Hoyt and his wife Dawn.  Beloved brother of Alice Hickethier and Foster Hoyt. Also survived by his step...

Mar 10, 2023

 

Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.

Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again

 

Karen Wright (Buchta), age 68, passed away on March 10, 2023 in her home in Cresskill, NJ, surrounded by her family.  She...

Mar 6, 2023

Visiting Thursday March 9th and Friday March 10th 3-9 PM at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield. All will gather at the St. John the Evangelist RC Church 29 No. Washington Ave Bergenfield on Saturday March 11th at 11:45 AM for the Funeral Mass at 12 Noon.

Feb 26, 2023

 

 

Rolando Quito Bautista, 79, of Bergenfield, NJ peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Rolando was born on November 18, 1943 in the Philippines to the late Alfredo Bautista and Gloria Bautista. He graduated from Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines with a bachelor’s degree in commerce. Shortly afterwards, in 1967 Rolando moved to...

Feb 26, 2023

Iris Mercedes Agosto was a dedicated wife and mother. She died peacefully in her home on February 26th 2023. She was married for 56 years to Froilan Agosto. She had one son, Michael Scott, and two grandchildren, Raven and Michael. She was the beloved matriarch of a large extended family consisting of her siblings, their children, and their grandchildren. She...

Feb 23, 2023

Visiting Wednesday  5-9 PM at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield. All will gather at the funeral home on Thursday at 10 AM for the Funeral Mass at St. Cecelia R.C. Church, Englewood at 11 AM. Interment Brookside Cemetery, Englewood.

Feb 19, 2023

 

Dom DeDio “Pop”, age 84 passed away peacefully on February 19th at Holy Name Hospital.  He was born August 31, 1938 to Rose and Salvatore, he was a loving son and devoted big brother to his sister MaryAnn.  Dom married Rose in 1960, they bought their first and forever home in Bergenfield.  On February 28th, they’ll be married 63...

Feb 17, 2023

Kevin F. Smith, 65, of Bergenfield passed away on February 17, 2023. He owned a local machine shop in town. Kevin was very involved in local sports for 30 years where he coached not only his children but many others in Bergenfield. He coached basketball, soccer and softball with the Bergenfield PAL. He also coached baseball through Bergenfield Little League...

Feb 14, 2023

Richard G. Garcia (54), of Bergenfield, NJ passed away on February 14, 2023. Richard was born in a bedroom in Batasan, Pampanga, Philippines. A darling of the family, he  was the first grandson of the Garcia and Guinto family. He had a very active life in the Philippines and was popular amongst his friends called Loggers. Known amongst his friends as...