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James  McGinniss

James McGinniss

May 23, 2022

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Dennis  Besida

Dennis Besida

May 22, 2022

On Sunday May 22, Deacon Dennis Besida passed away peacefully at the age of 74. Dennis was ordained a deacon on June 3, 1995. His parish was St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Bloomfield, NJ, where he was also a member of the Holy Name Society. He was a devout Catholic who said his daily prayers and enjoyed discussing religion....

Mandreekaar  Persaud

Mandreekaar Persaud

May 14, 2022

Obituary not available.

William Thomas Della Penna

William Thomas Della Penna

May 14, 2022

It is with extreme sadness to announce the sudden passing of William (Bill) Della Penna, of Vernon, New Jersey, who passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 14, 2022. He was a bright spark in this world and will be deeply missed by many. Bill is predeceased by his wife, Lorraine and parents, Mary and Thomas Della Penna. He is survived...

John David  Luoma

John David Luoma

Apr 24, 2022

Obituary For John Luoma John David Luoma died at his home in Montclair, NJ on April 24, 2022. The cause was Primary Progressive Aphasia. He was 81. John was raised in East Chicago, Indiana by his parents John and Rose (nee Negrelli). John senior graduated from the Carnegie Institute of Technology with a degree in Metallurgy. Rose was a registered...

Herman  Stollenmaier

Herman Stollenmaier

Apr 19, 2022

Herman Paul (Bud) Stollenmaier, of Bloomfield, entered into eternal life on April 19, 2022. He was 95. Herman was born in 1927, in Orange, NJ. He was the oldest child of the late Herman and Hilda (Beck), who immigrated from Rechberghausen, Germany. He lived most of his life in Bloomfield and graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1944. Herman raised...

Nora   Perna

Nora Perna

Apr 8, 2022

On Friday April 8, 2022, Nora Perna passed away peacefully at the age of 96. Nora was an elder at the Watchung Presbyterian Church, where she enjoyed many activities and groups. She was known for baking cookies, candy making, sewing, knitting, and she was an avid Yankees fan. Nora was predeceased by her loving husband of 40 years, Daniel Perna....

Haydee  Quinones

Haydee Quinones

Apr 5, 2022

The beloved Haydee Quinones passed away on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 in Montclair, NJ. She meets her mother, Dolores, her father Bautista, her sister Isabel and her brother, Raul, peacefully in heaven. Haydee was born on December 28th, 1942 (79) in Ponce, Puerto Rico. However, in adulthood she relocated to Perth Amboy, New Jersey, where she raised her children, and...

Concetta   D'Alessio

Concetta D'Alessio

Mar 16, 2022

On Wednesday March 16, 2022, Concetta D’Alessio, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. Concetta enjoyed taking long walks around her neighborhood and eating her butterscotch candies. Her hobbies included cooking, baking, sewing, and knitting. Concetta most enjoyed time with her family, especially her cherished grandchildren. Concetta was predeceased by her beloved husband of 42 years, Arsenio. She is...

Janice  Weathers

Janice Weathers

Mar 16, 2022

On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Janice Weathers passed away at home at the age of 75.   Janice Weathers was born in Newark, NJ and grew up in Bloomfield.  She was a graduate of Bloomfield High School and, over the years, worked at Curtiss Wright Flight Systems and the Edna Mahan Facility. Janice enjoyed spending time down the shore with friends, as...

Michele  Digiulio

Michele Digiulio

Mar 2, 2022

Obituary not available.

Lucy  Ann  Foti

Lucy Ann Foti

Feb 23, 2022

Lucy Foti entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022, surrounded by her family in her home in Bloomfield. Lucy was born and raised in Newark where she graduated from East Side High School. After marrying her high school sweetheart in 1961 and raising three children at her home in Bloomfield, Lucy worked for the Bloomfield Board of Education...

Carl  Thomas Zimmerer

Carl Thomas Zimmerer

Feb 21, 2022

Carl Thomas Zimmerer, 86, passed away February 21, 2022. Son of Carl and Dorothy Zimmerer (nee Sempier). Tom Zimmerer was a lifetime and a third-generation resident of Bloomfield. He attended Demarest School, South Junior High School and he graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1954. He attended Upsala College in East Orange, NJ. Tom proudly served in the US army....

Hector  Corazon

Hector Corazon

Feb 21, 2022

Obituary not available.

Elena P Yumang

Elena P Yumang

Feb 14, 2022

On Monday February 14, 2022, Elena Yumang, passed away peacefully at the age of 80. Elena was born in Atimunan Quezon, Philippines and came to the United States in 1985. She worked in St. Michael’s Medical Center in Newark as a CNA until her retirement. Elena loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved gardening, traveling, and going...

Theodore  Ancey

Theodore Ancey

Feb 12, 2022

Theodore Ancey, 87, passed February 12, 2022. An avid reader, Ted was a man with many interests, including golf, fishing, fast pitch softball, and spending time with his family. Ted attended Utah State College. Then, he served honorably in our Navy from 1956 to 1962 on the Admiral’s staff. After that, he became the vice president of Microtronics, in West...

Roseann  Helmstetter

Roseann Helmstetter

Feb 12, 2022

“In the lilt of Irish laughter, you can hear the angels sing” Roseann M. Helmstetter of Bloomfield, NJ passed away surrounded by family, on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the age of 83, following a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Roseann was born on July 23,1938 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Frank and Jetta Brown (nee Hogan). As a young girl, she...

Michelle K Davidson

Michelle K Davidson

Feb 3, 2022

Michelle K. Davidson, 70, passed away February 3, 2022. Daughter of Stanley and Marie (nee Gavin) Karas, Michelle was born in Newark, NJ. She graduated from Harrison high school in 1969. From there she went on to earn an associate degree from Taylor Business School. Michelle then married the love of her life Walter Davidson, husband of 46 years. They...

Inervil  Deriphonse

Inervil Deriphonse

Feb 3, 2022

Obituary not available.

Michael   DeBlis Jr.

Michael DeBlis Jr.

Jan 26, 2022

Michael J. DeBlis Jr., passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022. He is survived by Lorraine DeBlis, his wife and best friend for 45 years; his son and namesake as well as his law partner, Michael J. DeBlis III; his son, Ryan and daughter-in-law, Kristy; his daughter, Courtney and son-in-law Daniel Rubin and their new baby Gordon; his brother Mark DeBlis;...