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Michael J Potter

Michael J Potter

Aug 10, 2015

MICHAEL J. POTTER, 59 Michael James Potter of Bloomfield NJ died in his home on August 10, 2015 after a long illness. A native of Staten Island NY, Mike was a graduate of Moore Catholic High School and was a drummer for the wedding band “Pegasus”. He joined the US Postal Service where he worked in building maintenance until his...

Salvatore D Lataro

Salvatore D Lataro

Aug 9, 2015

Salvatore “Sam” Lataro Salvatore D. Lataro of Bloomfield entered into eternal life on Sunday August 9th, with his beloved son and daughter in law by his side. He was 86. Sal was born and raised in Newark, and lived in Bloomfield for 50 years. Salvatore served his country honorably, during the Korean Conflict, while he was enlisted in the US...

Natasha  Bellott

Natasha Bellott

Aug 2, 2015

We have gained another angel. Natasha Bellott, born June 29th, 1995 was killed in an automobile accident August 2nd, 2015 on her way home from the American Idol auditions in Philadelphia. She was a beautiful loving daughter of Jonine Tolentino and Donald Bellott Jr., stepdaughter of Rafael Tolentino, sister of Donelle And Brandon Bellott, Joleen Crosta, and granddaughter of Gladys...

Edward  Blunt

Edward Blunt

Jul 13, 2015

Edward Blunt, a lifelong resident of Bloomfield, entered into eternal life on Monday July 13th. He was 92. Ed served his country honorably as a Pharmacist Mate First Class in WWII. During WWII Edward was a participant in Operation Tiger, a tragic mission, in preparation for The Normandy Invasion. Ed was a graduate of Upsala College. He worked as a...

Florence Mary DeFalco

Florence Mary DeFalco

Jun 18, 2015

Florence "Flo" DeFalco Loving wife, mother and grandmother Florence DeFalco passed away on Thursday, June 18th, 2015 at Mountainside hospital. Florence grew up in Montclair N.J, graduated from Montclair H.S and soon after married her loving and devoted husband Joe with whom she has been married for 58 years. Florence worked various jobs throughout her life but the most important...

Corinne McDaniel Krohn

Corinne McDaniel Krohn

Jun 5, 2015

Corinne M. Krohn Corinne (Connie) McDaniel Krohn passed away peacefully on June, 5, 2015, at Seacrest Retirement Center in West Haven, CT. She was born and educated in Spartanburg, South Carolina and was the daughter of Corinne Crews and William Walter McDaniel. During World War II, Corinne was living in Atlanta, GA where she met her late husband, Herman Krohn,...

Conchita  Melencio

Conchita Melencio

May 29, 2015

Conchita Melencio of Bloomfield, N.J., passed away on May 29, 2015. She was 89. Conchita was born in the Phillipines, and has lived in Bloomfield for the past 20 years. She loved gardening and knitting, and she was a member of the Two Hearts of Jesus prayer group for the churches in the Bloomfield area. She was predeceased by her...

Elizabeth C Turano

Elizabeth C Turano

May 20, 2015

Elizabeth (Cardell) Turano, of Bloomfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. She was 89. Friends and family are asked to visit on Thursday May 21st, from 5 to 8pm, at Halpin – Bitecola Brookdale Funeral Home, 1284 Broad Street, Bloomfield NJ. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 am, on Friday May 22nd, at the funeral home. Interment...

Margaret K Harahan

Margaret K Harahan

Apr 23, 2015

Margaret K. Harahan entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 23rd. Margaret was the devoted wife of the late William B. Harahan, Jr. Margaret leaves behind her beloved children: William B. III, Msgr. Robert E., Elizabeth H. Szymczak and husband, Andy, Katherine DeBoer and husband, John, Meg Campana and husband, Rich, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visiting will be held...

Dorothy  Mongibell

Dorothy Mongibell

Mar 21, 2015

Dorothy (nee Jennings) Mongibell, 66, passed away peacefully on March 21st, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in East Orange, Dorothy lived in Nutley, for the past 32 years. She was a graduate of East Orange Catholic High School and Kean University. Dorothy began teaching in the Bloomfield Public Schools and finished her career working for the...

Michele  Pietroiacovo

Michele Pietroiacovo

Mar 10, 2015

Michele Pietroiacovo of Bloomfield, N.J., passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at the age of 82. He was born in Italy, before moving to Bloomfield in 1968. He worked in construction for most of his life, his most recent employer was Guasto Construction in East Orange, N.J. His biggest joy was hunting and was best known as the town...

George Francis Neal

George Francis Neal

Mar 9, 2015

George Francis Neal, Sr, 86, of East Orange NJ, died peacefully in his sleep on March 9th. Devoted husband of Nancy Kenney Neal for 60 years, loving father of Christine Sullivan (Robert), Kathleen Keohane (William), Patricia Romo (Christopher) and George Francis Neal Jr. (Jill) and beloved grandfather of William, Rebecca and JT Sullivan, Liam, Kevin and Colleen Keohane, Sean and...

Elizabeth Ann Horuzy

Elizabeth Ann Horuzy

Feb 5, 2015

Elizabeth A. Horuzy Elizabeth A. Horuzy, formally of Bloomfield, entered into eternal life on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. She was 91. Elizabeth was born and raised in Nutley, to the late Albin and Mary Wilson, and later moved to Bloomfield upon marriage. Elizabeth was a member of St Thomas Church. She was an avid reader, homemaker, and loved playing Canasta....

Susan G. Miller

Susan G. Miller

Jan 26, 2015

Susan Miller (nee Peet), of Bloomfield, N.J. passed away at Emeritus of Paramus on January 26, 2015. She was 80. Born in Albany, N.Y., Susan grew up in Glens Falls, N.Y. where she was valedictorian of Glens Falls High School Class of 1952. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics at Wellesley College in 1956. After living and working in...

Joan Lucille Popadaniec

Joan Lucille Popadaniec

Jan 12, 2015

Joan Popadaniec, of Bloomfield, passed away January 12th, at Mountainside Hospital. She was 82. Joan was born in Montclair, and has resided in Bloomfield since 1954. She retired from the Phone Company, and loved gardening, ceramics, and feeding the birds. Her greatest passion was breeding boxers, and she loved just being home spending time with her family. Joan was predeceased...

Shing Fai Fong

Shing Fai Fong

Jan 10, 2015

Shing Fai Fong of Bloomfield, N.J., passed away at home on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 after a short illness. He was 68. Mr. Fong was born on November 14, 1946, in Canton, China. He was the son of the late Hong Quon and Mo Ching Fong. Shing worked as a bartender at Chans in Ridgefield Park, N.J. He was an...

Joseph B. Patella

Joseph B. Patella

Jan 10, 2015

Joseph B. Patella, of Bloomfield, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 10th 2015. He was 86. Joseph was born in Jersey City to the late Bartolomeo and Filomena Patella. Joe served his country honorably, in Korea, as a member of the US Army. Joseph was a long time season ticket holder for the NY Giants, and was an...

Gertrude C. Rohleder

Gertrude C. Rohleder

Jan 8, 2015

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Carmelina  Syracuse

Carmelina Syracuse

Jan 5, 2015

Carmelina Syracuse, of Bloomfield, passed away on Monday, January 5th 2015 at St. Barnabas Medical Center. She was 82. Carmelina was born in Tripoli, Libya, North Africa. She worked as a bookkeeper and retired from Mutual Benefit Life in Newark, NJ. Carmelina was an active member of St. Thomas church in Bloomfield and involved with the “September Club”. Carmelina was...

Evelyn L. Weiss-Leary

Evelyn L. Weiss-Leary

Jan 2, 2015

Evelyn L. Weiss Leary entered into eternal rest, while at home with her son by her side, on Friday January 2nd, 2015. She was 61. Evelyn was born in Newark NJ, and to the late Julius and Marie Weiss. She was a graduate of Bloomfield High School. Evelyn held many positions over the years, yet most recently, was a dog...