Obituaries

Joann R. Sullivan

Joann R. Sullivan

Jan 27, 2022

Joann R. Sullivan (nee Monti), 78, of Dumont formerly of Bergenfield passed away on January 27, 2022. She was a receptionist for Richard C. Healy, DC in Dumont. Devoted wife of Michael E. Sullivan. Beloved mother of Michael R. Sullivan. Loving grandmother of Emily and Katie. Dear sister of Christina Doherty and cousin of Christine Ferrara. Visiting Thursday 4-8 PM...

Rose T. Schmelz

Rose T. Schmelz

Jan 27, 2022

Rose T. Schmelz (nee Spano), 95, of Bergenfield passed away on January 28, 2022. Devoted wife of the late Norman M. Schmelz. Beloved mother of Norma-Rose Elfers (John), Mark, Lance, the late Ronald and Norman (Carolyn) Schmelz. Loving grandmother of John Elfers, Andrea Tider (Ben), Greg Elfers, Alexa-Rae, Brooke and Paige Schmelz and great grandmother of Isaiah, Warren, Vera Tider...

Madelyn J. McHale

Madelyn J. McHale

Jan 21, 2022

Madelyn Jean (Bavaro) McHale entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 21st. We take comfort in knowing that Madelyn is now at peace. Madelyn was a retired Catholic school teacher. She was devoted to her family, education, her students, and lifelong learning. She was always eager to learn new things and to try out new ways of teaching. Madelyn grew...

Karin Connors

Karin Connors

Jan 21, 2022

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Karin Connors, 58, of Bergenfield passed away on January 21, 2022. Karin was a dedicated worker who devoted 21 years to the Bergenfield Board of Education, She is survived by the father of her children Robert Connors. Beloved mother of Melissa, Shannon and Jessica Connors. Loving grandmother of Isabella and Leila. Dear sister...

Homer E. Morris

Homer E. Morris

Jan 20, 2022

Homer E. Morris of Bergenfield on January 20, 2022. Procession will leave the parking lot Monday at 11:30 AM for the graveside service at 12 Noon at Westwood Cemetery.

Steven J. Ruskowski

Steven J. Ruskowski

Jan 20, 2022

Steven J Ruskowski, owner of Steve’s Baseball Cards in Teaneck for 38 years, passed away on January 20, 2022. Beloved husband of Charleen. Visiting at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield on Sunday 2-5 PM.

Thomas M. Jennings

Thomas M. Jennings

Jan 17, 2022

Thomas Michael Jennings, 81, of Dumont, NJ passed away on January 17, 2022. He was a Iron Worker and Lather for Iron Workers Local 46 Metal Lathers, New York, NY.

Beloved father of Tara, Mary, Erin, Shane, Richard and Patrick. Loving grandfather of Thomas, Mikaela, Rocco, Maya, Jack and Devon. Dear brother of the late Richard.

Visiting on Sunday, January 23, 2022...

Constance M. Gigi

Constance M. Gigi

Jan 17, 2022

Constance M. Gigi, 91, of Pompton Plains formerly of Bergenfield passed away on January 17, 2022. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1949. She worked as a fashion designer in San Francisco, St. Louis, Philadelphia and New York. Devoted wife of the late Ralph J. Gigi. Beloved mother of Suzanne Bey (Peter), Claudette O’Neill (Derek), Denise Gigi...

Grace Patricia Benson

Grace Patricia Benson

Jan 14, 2022

Grace Patricia Benson, nee Lamb, 96, of Bergenfield, New Jersey went to Heaven on January 13th, 2022 at Villa Maria Claire Hospice. Grace was born in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, NY on October 16th, 1925 to Luke Patrick Lamb and Catharine Cecilia Lamb. The Lamb family moved to the Bronx where Grace graduated from St. Barnabas Catholic High School. From there...

Joseph Lore

Joseph Lore

Jan 13, 2022

Joseph Lore, age 83, died peacefully in the arms of his wife, Rachel on January 12th at their home in Bergenfield after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Joe was born on December 11, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY to Stephen & Josephine Lore. In 1957 he married Rachel Roberto, the love of his life. While living in Brooklyn, Joe...

Jane A. Bazaz

Jane A. Bazaz

Jan 13, 2022

Jane A. Bazaz (nee Pickthall), 74, of Brick formerly of Bergenfield, passed away on January 13, 2022. Although born in Rhode Island, she met her loving husband, the late Bruce T. Bazaz, and worked alongside him in the family business, Bergen Valet Dry Cleaners in Bergenfield. She loved spending time with family and friends and was happiest during the summer...

Joseph B. Violone

Joseph B. Violone

Jan 13, 2022

Joseph B. Violone, 93, of Bergenfield passed away on January 13, 2022. Devoted husband of Marilyn Violone. Beloved father of Linda Molinari, Joseph and his wife Grace and Stephen and his wife Laura Violone. Loving grandfather of Joseph, Michael, Marc, Amanda, Nicole, Julia, Jessica and Luca. A Veteran of the Korean War, he was the Health Inspector for the Borough...

John Scott Paradiso

John Scott Paradiso

Jan 9, 2022

John Scott Paradiso, 55, of Highland Lakes passed away on January 9, 2022. Devoted husband of Tracy A. Paradiso. Beloved father of Emily Grace Paradiso. Beloved son of the late Sharon Lee Hutchinson. Cherished son of John Paradiso and his wife Serafina. Dear brother of Holly Paradiso. Son-in-law of Joanne Marciano. Brother–in-law of Anthony and Denise Marciano and Barry and...

Joan L. Aiello

Joan L. Aiello

Jan 6, 2022

Joan L. Aiello 89 of Little Ferry formerly of West New York passed away January 6, 2022. Beloved mother of Mark and his wife Janine. Loving grandmother of Ashley and Anna Aiello and great grandmother of Patrick Aiello. The family will receive friends 10-12:30 Monday, at Riewerts Memorial Home. Entombment Madonna Cemetery, Fort Lee. Memorial contributions to Guiding Eyes for...

Steve C. Denyko

Steve C. Denyko

Jan 5, 2022

Steve C. Denyko March 23, 1939 - January 5, 2021.

Steve Carl Denyko of Bergenfield died at home January 5th. He was born in New York, to Agnes and George. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia, and son Tim. He is survived by children Nikki, Todd and Thom, and grandchildren Brianna and Krista. Steve graduated from Gompers Vocational High School...

Kathryn Madsen

Kathryn Madsen

Jan 4, 2022

Kathryn Madsen, 62, of Bergenfield, NJ passed away on January 4, 2022. She was a Clerk in the Fire Bureau of the Borough of Bergenfield. Beloved wife of Steven R. Madsen.

Cremation was private.

Memorial visiting will be Sunday April 24th from 10 AM - 12 Noon with a memorial service at 11:30 AM

Barbara Ann Hill

Barbara Ann Hill

Dec 26, 2021

Barbara Ann (Toth) Hill, of Bergenfield NJ, 79 peacefully passed away December 26, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Ronald D. Hill. Loving mother to her daughters Marianne Hill, Jo Anne (Hill) Novack and her husband John Todd Novack. Loving Mimi to her granddaughter Abigail who she loved with all her heart and soul. Barbara was a loving Daughter, Aunt,...

Michael Woods

Michael Woods

Dec 25, 2021

Michael Woods of New Milford, 69, passed away on December 25, 2021. Mike was born in Teaneck on July 9, 1952. He grew up in Bergenfield and spent his adult years in New Milford with his wife and two children. Mike worked for Verizon for 40 years while being a proud member of IBEW Local 827. He was an avid...

John H. Angelbeck

John H. Angelbeck

Dec 23, 2021

John Henry Angelbeck of Bergenfield, 82, passed away on December 23, 2021. John was born in Elizabeth, NJ on January 27, 1939. He served 4 years in the United States Army, while stationed in Germany, and was honorably discharged in 1967. He settled in Maplewood, NJ to raise his family and worked for 40 years as a postal worker in...

BettyAnn Connolly

BettyAnn Connolly

Dec 23, 2021

Visiting at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield on Sunday 2-5 PM. Funeral service at the funeral home on Monday at 10 AM. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.