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George Kalman Szep

George Kalman Szep

Nov 29, 2018

George Kalman Szep, 72, of Belleville, NJ, died peacefully on November 29th, 2018, surrounded by his loving family, at Clara Maass Hospital.

Born in Montclair, NJ, George was a life-long resident of Belleville, NJ. He served two years as a private in the US Army, stationed at Fort Bliss, TX and the Nike Missile Battery in Clementon, NJ. George worked for...

Raymond  Edward Doherty

Raymond Edward Doherty

Nov 22, 2018

Raymond E. Doherty, 84, of Bloomfield, NJ, formerly of Glen Ridge, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 22, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.

Raymond is survived by his cherished wife of 61 years, Marcella D. (Koerner) Doherty, son Raymond, daughter and son-in-law Diana and Michael Donnelly, son Dennis, son and daughter-in-law Michael and Linda Doherty, nine grandchildren...

Rene  Levenez

Rene Levenez

Nov 11, 2018

René Levenez, passed away on November 11th, 2018. He was 83 years old.

He is survived by his sister Marie, as well as his nephew Andre and sister–in-law Augustine.

Friends and family may visit from 2-4, on December 1, 2018 at Halpin-Bitecola Brookdale Funeral Home, 1284 Broad St., Bloomfield.

For further information, please call Halpin-Bitecola Brookdale Funeral Home at (973)338-5900.

Walter John Shattes

Walter John Shattes

Nov 10, 2018

Walter John Shattes, entered eternal life on November 10th, 2018. He was 94 years old.

Walter served in the United States Army during World War II and also received a Doctorate in Physics. He was a member of the Watchung Presbyterian Church.

Walter was predeceased by his wife, Lydia Ann Shattes in 2015.

He is survived by two sons, Stephen (Phyllis) and David...

Isabella Joy Meisch

Isabella Joy Meisch

Nov 4, 2018

Isabella Joy Meisch began her life in heaven on November 4, 2018. She was born on October 12th, and returned to the arms of her savior 23 days later. During her short time on earth, Isabella was loved well; she blessed all that knew her and knew of her. Isabella is the treasured daughter of Donald (DJ) and Victoria (Tori)...

Norman W. Davidson

Norman W. Davidson

Oct 31, 2018

Norman Davidson, a lifelong resident of Bloomfield, New Jersey, was born on March 4th, 1952.

A truly strong man, he battled lymphoma since 2002, and was recently diagnosed with leukemia at the beginning of 2018.  Post bone marrow transplant he continued to be strong, but lost his fight on October 31st, 2018.

He was an avid Steelers fan, thoroughly enjoyed Star Wars/sci-fi...

Susannah  Ing

Susannah Ing

Sep 30, 2018

Susannah Ing, of Bay Ridge, NY, entered eternal life on Sunday, September 30th, 2018.  She was 62.

She enjoyed, fine dining, going to the movies, but most of all loved being with her family.

She leaves behind, her father, Gang Sing Ing; a sister Anna Ing and her wife Alexis Hanes; a brother, Harvey Ing, and his wife Stefania; a niece Alison,...

Jasmath  Brijlall

Jasmath Brijlall

Sep 17, 2018

Friends and family may visit from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, on Tueday, September 18th, at Halpin Bitecola Brookdale Funeral Home, 1284 Broad St in Bloomfield.  A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am, on Wednesday, September 19th, at Sacred Heart Church, 76 Broad St in Bloomfield.  A cremation service will follow at Rosedale Cemetery, in Montclair.

Loretta F. Centanni

Loretta F. Centanni

Sep 6, 2018

Loretta Centanni, 91, died Thursday September 6th, from advanced pneumonia and other complications.

Loretta was always one of the most dynamic personalities in the room, beloved by family, friends and community. She was also a club date drummer and singer in the 40s through 70s and appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show.

Loretta is survived by her children, Patty and Barry, their spouses...

Diane Marie Davey

Diane Marie Davey

Aug 29, 2018

Diane Marie Davey (née Martin), entered into eternal life August 29, 2018, lovingly surrounded by her husband and children. She was 68 years old. Born and raised in Newark, she moved to Bloomfield 40 years ago to raise her family with her husband George.

   Diane loved going to the beach, and was an avid knitter, but above all, spending time with...

Sharon Theresa Olsen

Sharon Theresa Olsen

Aug 22, 2018

Sharon T. Olsen, 72, of Augusta, NJ, passed away peacefully on August 22nd, 2018 in Hacketstown Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Staten Island, Sharon was the daughter of the late George and Theresa Pedersen. Sharon has lived in Augusta, NJ for the past 21 years. Prior to this, she lived in Hopatcong, NJ.

Sharon graduated from Tottenville High...

Ralph  Giovannucci

Ralph Giovannucci

Aug 19, 2018

Ralph Nicholas Giovannucci, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018.  He was 83 years old.

Ralph was the Director of Group Systems in computers for Prudential for 38 years and served in the Korean War as a member of our Nation’s Army. 

He was predeceased by his three brothers - John William Giovannucci, Francis Thomas Giovannucci, and James Stanley Giovannucci.

Ralph leaves behind...

Frederick  Burns

Frederick Burns

Aug 18, 2018

                                                                Frederick J. Burns, 86

                                                                     Cumming, GA

Frederick J. Burns, of Cumming, GA (formerly of Bloomfield) passed away on August 17, 2018 at the age of 86.  Born in Bloomfield, he lived in there until 1978 when he moved to Clifton.  In 1996, Mr. Burns moved to Whiting, NJ before moving to Georgia in 2011.  Mr. Burns was a Bloomfield Police...

Carol Ann Garth

Carol Ann Garth

Aug 16, 2018

Carol Ann Garth

Carol Ann (Carr) Garth, age 81 of Bloomfield, peacefully passed away on August 16, 2018. She was born to the late Thomas and Catherine Carr on January 31, 1937.

Mrs. Garth graduated from St. Luke’s High School in Ho Ho Kus, NJ. After raising her five children, she went back into the workforce as an office manager with Bury...

Konstantina  Papademas

Konstantina Papademas

Aug 4, 2018

Konstantina Papademas passed away on Saturday August 4th surrounded by her family. She was 94.

Konstantina was predeceased by her husband, Haralambos, in 2006. She leaves behind her daughter, Olga Constandelis, and son, Constantinos Papademas. She also leaves behind her four grandchildren: Dena, Nico, Harry, & Vicky; along with two great grandchildren, Maria & Adriana.

A funeral mass will be held on...

Santa Marie Bomberg

Santa Marie Bomberg

Jul 29, 2018

Obituary not available.

Regina M Biunno

Regina M Biunno

Jul 20, 2018

Regina M. Biunno, formally of Bloomfield, passed away on Friday, July 20th 2018.  She was 93.

Regina was a substitute teacher in Bloomfield and Newark, but was best known as a homemaker.  She loved knitting, sewing, and above all things helping people. 

Regina was predeceased by her husband Vincent Biunno.  She leaves behind a son, Vincent Biunno and his wife Mary, a...

Hector Joaquin Feliz

Hector Joaquin Feliz

Jun 18, 2018

Obituary not available.

Jose Rodriguez Gorospe

Jose Rodriguez Gorospe

Jun 6, 2018

Jose Rodriquez Gorospe of Bloomfield, entered eternal life on June 6th, 2018.  He was 73. 

Jose was born in the province of San Juan, Ilocos Sur in the Philippines. He grew up in Hawaii with his father Francisco Gorospe. He eventually returned to the Philippines to pursue his bachelors in Civil Engineering at the Mapua Institute of Technology. During those years he met his wife Josephine.  He worked...

Cesar Augusto Amaro

Cesar Augusto Amaro

May 2, 2018

Obituary not available.