Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Bergen County, New Jersey

Mary M. Early

Mary M. Early

Jan 21, 2018

Mary M. Early 85 of Bogota formerly of Hoboken passed away January 21, 2018. She worked at Valley Hospital for 29 years. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s RC Church, Bogota and a member of the Holy Name Society. She was predeceased by her husband William and is survived by her sister Beatrice Vitolo and her husband Louis;...

John Koppinger

John Koppinger

Jan 17, 2018

John Koppinger 77 of French Creek West Virginia, formerly of Ridgefield Park, passed away January 17, 2018. Before retiring he was a Union City, NJ police officer. An Army veteran of the Vietnam War he was a life member of the NRA, FOP, PBA and VFW. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Devoted father of Johnny, Lisa, Lauren, James...

Roger A Wagner, Sr.

Roger A Wagner, Sr.

Jan 9, 2018

Roger A. Wagner, Sr. 85 of New Milford, formerly of Ridgefield Park and Fairview passed away January 9, 2018. Before retiring he was a steel worker at Athenia Steel, Clifton and belonged to the AFL-CIO Steel Workers Union of America. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and belonged to Milford, PA American Legion. He was a...

Winifred M. Bahnsen

Winifred M. Bahnsen

Jan 3, 2018

Winifred M. Bahnsen nee Collins 89 formerly of Bogota passed away January 3, 2018. Born in Grays Essex, England she moved to the US in 1955. Before retiring she was a manager at Rite- Aid, Bogota and she had belonged to the Bogota Seniors. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Devoted mother of Patrice Pierce, Jack, Karen Gallardo and...

Eileen (Corchia)  Minervini

Eileen (Corchia) Minervini

2018

Eileen (Mickey) Minervini (nee Corchia), 76, of Bogota formerly of No. Bergen passed away on November 20, 2018. She had worked for Quick Chek in Bogota. Beloved mother of Sal Anthony and the late William Joseph Minervini. Dear sister of Geraldine Miller and her husband Whitey Crane. Loving aunt of Harry Miller. Visiting at Petrik Funeral Home, 140 Palisade...

Joseph (Jojo) Philip Birney

Joseph (Jojo) Philip Birney

2018

Joseph (Jojo) Philip Birney, 9, of Bogota received his angels wings on October 16, 2018. Cherished son of Carmel Birney (nee Brennan) and Joseph Birney. Beloved twin brother of Dominic Birney. Beloved grandson of the late Carmel and Philip Brennan and the late Michael and Rachel Birney. Loving nephew of Karl and Jennifer Brennan, Michael and Maria Brennan, MaryAnn...

Bayard Rivers

Bayard Rivers

2018

Bayard Rivers, 74, of Bogota passed away on August 26, 2018. Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador he was a retired Postal Clerk for the US Postal Service in Jersey City. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Devoted husband of Kathleen Rivers. Beloved father of Billy Jean Albolino and Beau Rivers. Loving grandfather of Evan, Olivia and Gunnar....

Anthony J. Carnevale

Anthony J. Carnevale

Dec 28, 2017

Anthony J. Carnevale 70 of Bogota passed away December 28, 2017. Before retiring he was a butcher for Shop-Rite, Hackensack and prior to that he owned Bogota Meat Market for 12 years. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a Purple Heart recipient. He was a member and past commander of Ralph H. Hall , Post...

Debra Elizabeth Spaeth

Debra Elizabeth Spaeth

Dec 27, 2017

Debra Elizabeth Spaeth nee Parker 66 of Bogota died peacefully in her sleep on December 27, 2017. Beloved wife of Glen. Devoted mother of Emily Michael, Boomer and Jason. Dear sister of Sam Wilkins, Jackie and Eric Parker. Loving grandmother of Sage, Eliza and Max. Funeral arrangements handled privately by Petrik Funeral Home, Bogota.. Memorial visitation will be on...

Marjorie A. Jackson

Marjorie A. Jackson

Dec 26, 2017

Marjorie A. Jackson 93 of Bogota passed away December 26, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Antero. Devoted mother of Debbie Crockett and her partner Matt; and Tito and his wife Jodi Kellar-Jackson. Dear sister of Doris Steiman and the late Lucille Bolander. Loving grandmother of Justin Greber, Rachael Greber- Moyer and Ashely Kellar; great grandmother of Caitlin, Jimmy,...

Margaret Kantor

Margaret Kantor

Dec 25, 2017

Margaret Kantor of Bogota, passed away December 25, 2017. Funeral Mass Thursday, 11am, at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park, NJ. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY.

Donald W. Bann

Donald W. Bann

Dec 18, 2017

Donald W. Bann 88 of Teaneck passed away December 18, 2017. Before retiring he was a brick layer for BAC Local #4, where he served as financial secretary for over 20 years. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s RC Church, Bogota. A World War II and Korean War, Marine Corps Veteran, he was a life member & former...

John A. Mussomeli

John A. Mussomeli

Dec 15, 2017

John A. Mussomeli, 90, of Bogota, NJ, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 in his home with his loving wife Mary of 54 years by his side.  John is also survived by his daughters JoAnne (Michael) Ciraolo, Marie (David) Brooks, Diane (Alex) Amador, and his son Michael.  He is also survived by his grandchildren Megan and Theresa Ciraolo; Andrew,...

Frederick Jay Lascar

Frederick Jay Lascar

Dec 14, 2017

Frederick Jay Lascar 50 of Ridgefield Park passed away December 14, 2017. Beloved husband of Diane. Loving son of Frederick and Denise.  Dear brother of Tiffany Marfoglia and her husband Arnold and step brother of Kenneth Lascar. Also survived by his loving nieces and nephews and his 3 furbabies  Mitzi, Mona and Sami. The family will receive friends on...

William (Bud) Fallon

William (Bud) Fallon

Dec 13, 2017

William F. (Bud) Fallon 74 of Tobyhanna, PA, formerly of Bogota, passed away December 13, 2017. He had been an active member of Engine Co. #1, Bogota Fire Department for 17 years. Beloved husband of Laurett. Loving son of the late Ann and William Fallon and brother of the late Robert Fallon. The funeral will leave Petrik Funeral Home,...

Cecelia C. Dunphy

Cecelia C. Dunphy

Dec 11, 2017

Cecelia C. Dunphy of Pompton Plains on 12/11/2017. Mass Friday 11 AM Madonna Church on the Hill 2070 Hoefley’s Lane Fort. Lee NJ. Interment Madonna Cemetery Fort Lee.

Richard A. Slezak, Md

Richard A. Slezak, Md

Dec 9, 2017

Richard Slezak, M.D. of Ridgefield Park, NJ, died peacefully on December 9, 2017, at the age of 95.  Dick (as he was known to his family and friends) had a long and memorable life, full of various endeavors and adventures.   The youngest of six children, he was born January 25, 1922, in Manhattan, and he grew up in various...

Louise Gallup

Louise Gallup

Dec 5, 2017

Louise Gallup 83 of Teaneck passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Funeral service at Petrik Funeral Home, Thursday afternnoon at 1.

Carmella Margaret Mcdaniel

Carmella Margaret Mcdaniel

Nov 27, 2017

Carmella Margaret McDaniel nee Azzollini 89 of Teaneck , passed away November 27, 2017. Beloved wife of Calvin. Devoted mother of Louis, Allen, Adam and wife Carolyn and Brian and wife Elisabetta. Dear sister of the late Nicholas and Matthew Azzollini. Loving grandmother of Matthew, Nicholas, Dylan, Robin, Jessica, Michael, Louis, Kevin and the late Neal.  Funeral service at...