All Obituaries

Patrick Joseph Greally, 81, of Bogota, NJ peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 19th surrounded by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Greally (née Gilman), and his daughters, Pauline and Tracy. Patrick (or Paddy as he was known to his family and friends) was born May 5, 1942, to the late Patrick Greally and Bridget Greally (née Kavanagh). He was raised in Drynan, Ballymahon, County Longford, Ireland, the third of 8 siblings. Paddy worked in Bord na Móna before...

Patrick Joseph Greally, 81, of Bogota, NJ peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 19th surrounded by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Greally (née Gilman), and his daughters, Pauline and...

Ruth McKittrick Bergenfield formerly Teaneck

Ruth L. McKittrick of Bergenfield formerly of Teaneck passed away on September 8, 2023. Loving mother of Betty Gross- Liebig, Glenn Gross, with Marcy Gross and Barry Gross . Dear sister of Clifford Ogilvie. Chrished grandmother of Anthony, Julia, Kaitlyn, Jacob and Sam; and great grandmother of Zoey and Aubree. Also survived by Michael Liebig, Toni-Ann including the entire McKittrick family. Ruth worked customer service for many years for Ebsco. She was a member of the Acme Monday...

Ruth L. McKittrick of Bergenfield formerly of Teaneck passed away on September 8, 2023. Loving mother of Betty Gross- Liebig, Glenn Gross, with Marcy Gross and Barry Gross . Dear sister...

Thomas Purwin Bogota

Thomas C. Purwin of Bogota passed away on September 2, 2023. Born and raised in Jersey City, he proudly got his B.A and Master's from Seton Hall University. Tommy moved to Bogota where he resided for 41 years. Previously deceased by his parents Walter and Joan Purwin and his brother Walter Purwin. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years Rosemary Purwin(nee Lucey); children Tamara Cullere, her husband Jason, and Corey Purwin; grandchildren Benji, Tyler, Sebastian and Lucas;...

Thomas C. Purwin of Bogota passed away on September 2, 2023. Born and raised in Jersey City, he proudly got his B.A and Master's from Seton Hall University. Tommy moved to Bogota where he...

Frank Gaudioso Teaneck

Frank J. Gaudioso died peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, after living 83 years. The only son of Josephine (Doris) and Anthony Gaudioso, Frank was raised in Bogota, New Jersey, surrounded by a large extended family and neighborhood friends. He remained close with many of those friends for the rest of his long life. He was graduated from Bogota High School in 1958 and from Seton Hall University in 1962. He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1960 to 1968. In 1965, Frank married...

Frank J. Gaudioso died peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, after living 83 years. The only son of Josephine (Doris) and Anthony Gaudioso, Frank was raised in Bogota, New Jersey, surrounded by...

Carmela Piterski Fairview

Carmela Piterski, nee Occhipinti; 90, of Paramus, NJ formerly of Fairview and North Bergen NJ. Beloved wife of the late Robert Piterski, Sr; Devoted mother of Robert Piterski Jr, his wife Melissa and the late Nadine Piterski; Dear sister of John Occhipinti and her predeceased 11 brothers and sisters; Loving grandmother of Michael, Matthew, Christopher, Danielle and Nicholas and Great Grandmother to Jaxon. She will be missed by so many others, including her cousins, nieces and...

Carmela Piterski, nee Occhipinti; 90, of Paramus, NJ formerly of Fairview and North Bergen NJ. Beloved wife of the late Robert Piterski, Sr; Devoted mother of Robert Piterski Jr, his wife...

Charles Kretzschmar Bogota

Charles E. Kretzschmar of Bogota passed away on August 18, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Mary Kretzschmar. Loving father of Charles Kretzschmar and Karen Vukas. Dear brother of Alfred Kretzschmar. Cherished grandfather of Kimberly, Krystina, Amanda, Shaun, Glen, and great grandfather of Katalyna and Shayne. Charles was a proud Army veteran and worked for many years for Local 3 IBEW. Visiting at Petrik Funeral Home, 140 Palisade Ave., Bogota on Wednesday August 23rd from 2-4 and 7-9 PM....

Charles E. Kretzschmar of Bogota passed away on August 18, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Mary Kretzschmar. Loving father of Charles Kretzschmar and Karen Vukas. Dear brother of Alfred...

Lucille Devaney Barnegat formerly Milton

Lucille C. Devaney, 61, of Barnegat, NJ, formerly Milton, DE and Columbia, NJ; she is survived by her husband of 30 years Tom and her daughter Kayla. She was a cherished sister to Kathy, Michele, and John and a loving aunt to three nephews. She will be missed by so many others, including her dog Holly and grand-cat Oliver. Lucille enjoyed spending time with her family, going to the beach to lie in the sun, and most importantly, caring for every person that she knew. She was an aide at...

Lucille C. Devaney, 61, of Barnegat, NJ, formerly Milton, DE and Columbia, NJ; she is survived by her husband of 30 years Tom and her daughter Kayla. She was a cherished sister to Kathy, Michele,...

Grace Schumacher Bogota

Grace F. Schumacher née Frazee 87 a long time resident of Bogota, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023. She was a past captain of the Bogota First Aid and Emergency Squad. An avid lover of reading, crocheting, bingo and all NJ Lighthouses. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years Kenneth Schumacher, whom she met and fell in love with on the First Aid Squad. Her children Kathy Viviani (the late Donald), Wayne Longa (the late Barbara), Jack Longa (Anne), Jean Greco (Don),...

Grace F. Schumacher née Frazee 87 a long time resident of Bogota, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023. She was a past captain of the Bogota First Aid and Emergency Squad. An avid lover...

Elena Allegretti Hackensack

Elena M. Allegretti of Hackensack passed away on July 6, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Zachary and Jean Allrgretti. Dear sister of Zachary Allegretti and his wife Annemarie. Her niece Danielle Descalzi, her husband Eddie, and their daughter Angelina. Her nephew Zachary Allegretti and his wife Gianna. Elena was a Legal/Executive Assistant for many years. Memorial visiting at Petrik Funeral Home, 140 Palisade Ave., Bogota on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 2-5 PM. In lieu...

Elena M. Allegretti of Hackensack passed away on July 6, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Zachary and Jean Allrgretti. Dear sister of Zachary Allegretti and his wife Annemarie. Her niece...

Judith Maffetone Bogota

Judith Ann Maffetone passed away peacefully June 21st, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, and exactly 79 years to the day she entered this world. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and friend. Known for living life on her own terms, this year she decided to celebrate her birthday with the family members who predeceased her; her parents, Elsie and William Grubb, as well as her brother Billy, and sisters Peggy and Mary. Judy will forever be...

Judith Ann Maffetone passed away peacefully June 21st, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, and exactly 79 years to the day she entered this world. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother,...