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Rita Annette Meola

Rita Annette Meola

Jun 4, 2017

Rita Annette Meola, of Toms River, entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 4th, 2017.  She was 90.

Rita enjoyed playing bingo and her trips to Atlantic City, but above all she loved being with her family.

Rita leaves behind her husband of 68 years, Dominick Meola; their two daughters Rosanna Balsamo and Donna Kozak.  Rita leaves behind three grandchildren;...

Kathleen  Anne Patterson

Kathleen Anne Patterson

Jun 1, 2017

Kathleen Patterson, a Fairfield resident since 1963, passed away on June 1, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was 81.

Born in Nutley, and a graduate of St. Mary’s High School. She was a leader of both Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, and also a catechist at St. Thomas More. Prior to marriage, she worked for United Steel, and...

William  Adam

William Adam

May 25, 2017

Obituary not available.

Annette B Schwartz

Annette B Schwartz

May 24, 2017

Obituary not available.

Margaret  Matheis

Margaret Matheis

May 23, 2017

Margaret Matheis of Bloomfield, passed away at her home, on May 23rd, 2017.  She was 94. 

Peggy was a member of the Watchung Presbyterian Church, and the Bloomfield Women’s Club.  She was an avid gardener, a lifelong Dodgers and Mets fan, she enjoyed reading, history, crossword puzzles, and loved animals. 

Peggy leaves behind two daughters; Shelley Matheis and Stephanie...

Martin  Futyma Jr.

Martin Futyma Jr.

May 21, 2017

Martin Futyma Jr, of Glen Ridge, passed away on May 21st 2017.  He was 73. 

Martin was the proud owner of Fertl-Soil Turf Supply for 35 years, and a longtime member of both New Jersey Turf Grass Association, and The Golf Course Superintendent Association of New Jersey.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, furry companions and his trips to...

Elizabeth Jane Flynn

Elizabeth Jane Flynn

May 17, 2017

Obituary not available.

Jessica Rose Pastore

Jessica Rose Pastore

May 4, 2017

~~Jessica Rose Pastore

Beloved daughter, sister, and friend to all

Jessica Rose Pastore, 21, of Bloomfield, NJ, got her wings and entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Hackensack, Medical Center.

Visitation will be on Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 2PM to 7PM at the Halpin Bitecola Funeral Home at 1284 Broad Street in Bloomfield. The Funeral Mass will be...

Francis  Diveny

Francis Diveny

Apr 19, 2017

Frank Diveny was born and raised in Montclair, NJ. He spent his adult life in Bloomfield. Frank retired from Heller Industries, in Florham Park, after 25 years of service, and was also employed by Halpin-Bitecola Brookdale Funeral Home. He served in the Navy in WWII, in the European and Pacific & China Theatre. He received the NJ Distinguished Service Medal....

Barbara Jeanne Weber

Barbara Jeanne Weber

Apr 3, 2017

Barbara Jeanne Weber (nee Dalley), 85, originally of Bloomfield passed away on April 3rd. She was born in Kearny, NJ to the late Edwin and Margaret Dalley. Barbara was the devoted wife of the late George Weber. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Phyllis Burns and Nancy Hurley. Barbara was a graduate of Monmouth University. She belonged to many...

Eugene C Buckley

Eugene C Buckley

Mar 31, 2017

Born in Kearney, NJ on February 18, 1932 to the late Josephine and Allen Buckley. He was a long time resident of Bloomfield for 73 years.  One of the first to be baptized under a tent in St Thomas. Following his graduation from Bloomfield HS, he attended Fordham University and received his Master’s Degree in English and Speech in 1955,...

Robert  Rizzotti

Robert Rizzotti

Mar 26, 2017

Obituary not available.

Betty J. Burrows

Betty J. Burrows

Mar 16, 2017

Betty Jean Burrows, formerly of Bloomfield, passed away on March 16, 2017. She was 91. Betty, was an executive secretary for PSE&G Engineering, before devoting her life to caring for her children, one whom had special needs. She was a member of the former Church of the Advent in Bloomfield, where Betty was a Sunday school teacher, ECW member, and...

William H. Michales Jr.

William H. Michales Jr.

Mar 5, 2017

William Hill Michales Jr. passed away on 3/5/17. Son of the late William and Ella (Kaiser) Michales was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1925. He moved to Williston Park, Long Island as a child. He was active in varsity football and track and graduated from Mineola High School in 1944 as class treasurer. Afterwards he spent 2 ½ years in...

Eleanor  Hill

Eleanor Hill

Mar 5, 2017

Eleanor Grace Hill, 84 of Glen Ridge, NJ passed away on March 5 at St. Vincent’s in Cedar Grove, NJ. Eleanor was born in Bloomfield, NJ to Adelbert and Emma Reid. She was the manager of the hospitality shop at Montclair Community Hospital for 15 years. After 30 years, in 2010, Eleanor retired from Newtone Electronics, Solid State, in Bloomfield,...

Walter V Mykowski

Walter V Mykowski

Mar 4, 2017

Walter Vincent Mykowski, 90, of Bloomfield, NJ passed away on March 4. He was born in Newark, NJ to Alexander and Magdalena Mykowski, and was brother to the late Henry Mykowski. Walter retired from Astro Tool where he was a tool and dye maker. He proudly served in our U.S. Navy, and will be remembered as an avid golfer, at...