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Linda Scarlatelli
Oct 7, 2021
Linda (nee) Bolcato Scarlatelli, of Bloomfield, entered into eternal rest on October 7, 2021, at the age of 95. In her earlier years, Linda worked for St. Thomas the Apostle School and Rectory in Bloomfield, doing what she loved most, cooking. From there, she went on to prepare meals for the Franciscan Friars in South Orange before retiring. During her...
Francis J. Helmstetter, Jr.
Sep 13, 2021
Francis Joseph Helmstetter Jr. of Bloomfield passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the age of 85. He passed away peacefully at home, spending his last days surrounded by his family. Frank was born on May 6, 1936 in Newark, NJ to Francis Sr. and Veronica (nee Grill). Frank graduated from St. Charles High School, Newark in 1954 and...
Rolando Carandang
Sep 2, 2021
Rolando Carandang, 75, of Lipa, Philippines, resided in Bloomfield, NJ, passed away on September 2, 2021, in Teaneck, NJ. Funeral service will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 9:30AM. Visitation will be held at Halpin-Bitecola Funeral Home on Monday and Tuesday, September 6th and 7th from 4-8PM. Halpin-Bitecola Funeral Home will be...
Joan A Patrizo
Aug 18, 2021
Joan A. Patrizo, of Bloomfield, passed away on August 18th, 2021. She was 88 years old. Joan was a devoted parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Bloomfield and belonged to the prayer group there. She enjoyed tending to her garden, travelling, and was an avid reader. Joan was predeceased by her husband Austin, in 2006; her two sisters,...
Louis N Ragin
Aug 18, 2021
Louis Nicholas Ragin, affectionately known to family and loved ones as Junior, 62 years old, of the Chelsea section of Manhattan, passed away suddenly on August 18, 2021, in his home. Funeral Service & Visitation will be held at 1284 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 on Thursday, August 26, 2021, from 3 pm to 7 pm at Halpin-Bitecola Brookdale Funeral...
Angelina M Lupico
Aug 14, 2021
Angelina M. Lupico, of Bloomfield, passed away on August 14th, 2021. She was 98 years old. Angelina was born in Kearny, NJ to Fred and Carmela Sierco, but lived most of her life in Bloomfield. While she had a part-time job, her main role was as wife and mother. Angie, as she was known to those who knew her, was...
Frances M Sax
Aug 12, 2021
Frances Mandell Sax was born in 1924 and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. During her teenage years and early 20’s, she lived at the New Jersey shore and worked a number of jobs doing secretarial work for the war effort. In 1947, she married Sander Sax of Bloomfield. They lived in Bloomfield for several years before moving to Clifton in...
Joan S Walsh
Aug 11, 2021
Joan S. Walsh (nee Philburn), of Bloomfield, died on Wednesday, August 11th, 2021. She was 85. "Joannie" was born in Kearny where she graduated high school, and then immediately started working as a key-punch operator in the Prudential Insurance Company in Newark. She worked for many years and retired from Dowell Insurance Agency in 2000. More recently, Joan enjoyed spending...
William Harahan
Aug 7, 2021
William B.Harahan William B. Harahan III, entered into eternal life on Saturday, August 7. William was predeceased by his parents William and Margaret. William was the father of William Robert Harahan. William leaves behind his devoted siblings, Msgr. Robert E. Harahan; Elizabeth H. Szymczak and husband, Andy; Katherine H. DeBoer and husband,John; Meg Campana and husband, Rich , one niece...
Eric A. Goberman
Aug 7, 2021
Eric A. Goberman 1950-2021 Loving husband, son, son-in-law, girl dad, doting grandpa. Eric grew up in Washington, NJ. Eric beat the odds again and again. He lived with a heart transplant for 16 years, survived bladder cancer, and fought lung cancer for 6 months. He had so many obstacles, yet so much heart to keep living, and was always grateful...
Stephen Ciccone
Aug 3, 2021
Stephen J. Ciccone of Hamburg, NJ entered eternal life on August 3, 2021. He was 45. Stephen loved gardening, was an avid golfer, but most of all he loved, and treasured time with his family. Stephen was predeceased by his stepfather Michael LaRosa. He leaves behind his loving wife Samantha; children, Stephen, Alana, and Matthew; mother Dorothy LaRosa; father, Pat...
Jack France
Aug 3, 2021
John William “Jack” France, 91 was born in Newark, NJ and then lived in Bloomfield, NJ for 64 years. He was a dedicated Army veteran, husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend. After serving in the military, Jack began a career in sales and was an avid crafter/woodworker. After retirement, he was a crossing guard in Montclair, NJ for 25 years...
Nelly Dagher
Jun 29, 2021
On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, Nelly Dagher, a loving mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Nelly enjoyed cooking and entertaining for the holidays. What she held most precious was the time she spent loving and caring for her family. Nelly was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Dagher Dagher, her daughter Diana Chalet...
Kenneth von Schaumburg
Jun 24, 2021
Kenneth von Schaumburg July 27, 1932–June 24, 2021 Kenneth von Schaumburg, 88, of Clifton NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 24,2021. He was a longtime resident of Bloomfield NJ. Ken was born in Bayonne NJ to Leo and Jean (Leonard) von Schaumburg. He is a graduate of St. Peter’s Prep, Jersey City (1950), Cornell University (1954) and Columbia Law...
Tyrone Walley
Jun 17, 2021
Mr. Tyrone Walley, affectionately known by family and friends as “Poppy,” lived a full life. Poppy had five children of his own and gained another five in his marriage to Pamela. Poppy loved people, specifically his family and friends. He had a kind heart and helped those in need just for asking. Poppy was an excellent provider and made sure...
Candace "Candy" Straight
Jun 13, 2021
Candace L. Straight, a savvy investment banker and film producer, zealous advocate for the election of women candidates for state and local office across the nation, and a popular Republican fundraiser, died on June 13 after a short illness. She was 73. With an enormous network of faithful friends and an extraordinary passion for the political arena, Straight was a...
John Keith Murphy
May 28, 2021
On Friday, May 28, 2021, John Keith Murphy (“the Murph”) of Bloomfield passed away unexpectedly at Mountainside Hospital at the age of 66. John graduated from Bloomfield High School and William Paterson University. He led an adventurous life, and his jobs were varied (ranch hand, paralegal, courthouse night watchman, USPS among others). He was a born storyteller and artist, and...
Elinor Sharry
May 21, 2021
Elinor H. Sharry, of Bloomfield, entered eternal life on May 21, 2021 at the age of 92. As a lifelong resident of Bloomfield Elinor was a business secretary in the 1940s and then a legal secretary in the 1980s/1990s. Elinor loved gardening, was an avid reader but most of all loved her family and home. She was blessed by having...
Richard Barnes
May 11, 2021
Richard B. Barnes (Dick), age 93, of Bloomfield, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Born in East Orange, raised in Newark and graduated from Valparaiso University. Dick joined the Navy and served until 1946. He married Lucy Tiberio in 1958 and lived in Bloomfield. He worked as a Public Fire Adjuster for Sarasohn Co. and in later years...
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