Obituaries

Bill Hristo Kapuranis

Bill Hristo Kapuranis

Jul 3, 2012

KAPURANIS, Bill Hristo on July 3, 2012 of Bergenfield. He was a member of St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Tenafly and was named Bergenfield Gardner of the Year in 2002. Beloved husband of Athina. Devoted father of Chrysantha Gakopoulos, Vera Kapuranis and Sonia Sifonios. Dear brother of George Kapuranis. Also survived by 3 loving grandchildren. All will meet...

Ruth Graczyk

Ruth Graczyk

Jul 2, 2012

GRACZYK, Ruth on July 2, 2012 of Bergenfield. She was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist RC Church, Bergenfield and an avid bingo player and Yankee fan. Beloved wife of Edward. Devoted mother of Carol Kouba and her husband Bob, James, Glenn, Jeffrey and his wife Maria, and the late Richard. Dear sister of the late Jack Potter. Loving...

Robert F. Halsch

Robert F. Halsch

Jul 1, 2012

HALSCH, Robert of Bergenfield, NJ, died on the morning of July 1 of complications from cancer. Mr. Halsch was a devoted father for all six of his children. A World War II US Army veteran of the Pacific Theater, Mr. Halsch was discharged as a Staff Sergeant. He then attended Rutgers University. His quick wit and interest in both the...

Dorothy M. Huber

Dorothy M. Huber

Jun 30, 2012

HUBER, Dorothy M. died June 30, 2012 at the age of 80. Dorothy was a resident of Bergenfield for 65 + years. She retired from Dial America Marketing where she was employed as an administrative assistant. She was a parishioner of St. John's Church and a former member of the Bergenfield Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Beloved wife of Eugene Huber...

Albert A. LaBrie

Albert A. LaBrie

Jun 25, 2012

Albert A. LaBrie, 85, on June 25, 2012 of Bergenfield. Born in New York, NY, he was a Mail Clerk for Equitable Life of New York, New York, NY. A Navy veteran of WWII, he was an active member of St. John's RC Church and was an usher and active volunteer in many ways. Devoted husband of Marie J. LaBrie....

Victor J. Gadino

Victor J. Gadino

Jun 24, 2012

Victor J. Gadino, 96, of Toms River, NJ formerly of Bergenfield, NJ died on Sunday, June 24, 2012. Born in Union City, NJ, he was a Clerk for Newman Drug Co.in Union City, NJ. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mildred Gadino in 1992, he is survived by his daughter Ann Marie Iasiello, son Victor J. Gadino, Jr., sister Dorothy Gadino,...

Anne L. Passamonte

Anne L. Passamonte

Jun 16, 2012

PASSAMONTE, Anne L. on June 16, 2012 of Westwood formerly of Palisades Park. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Ladies Auxiliary, Palisades Park. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Devoted mother of Glenn and his wife Janet, of Washington Township. Dear sister of Rose Perticari of Washington Township and the late Serafina Gagliardi. Loving grandmother of Paul....

Frances M. Strang

Frances M. Strang

Jun 14, 2012

STRANG, Frances M. (nee Davies), 78, on June 14, 2012 of Bergenfield. Devoted wife of the late Richard Strang. Beloved mother of Richard J. Strang and his wife Jessie, Linda Johnston, Patricia Martin and her husband Allan, Michael Strang and his wife Tamara and Kenneth Strang. Dear sister of Patricia Kaszner. Loving grandmother of A.J. and Haleigh Martin and Trey...

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 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...

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...

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