Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Bergen County, New Jersey

Carmela Piterski

Carmela Piterski

Aug 20, 2023

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...

Charles E. Kretzschmar

Charles E. Kretzschmar

Aug 18, 2023

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...

Lucille C. Devaney

Lucille C. Devaney

Aug 6, 2023

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....

Grace F. Schumacher

Grace F. Schumacher

Jul 30, 2023

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...

Elena M. Allegretti

Elena M. Allegretti

Jul 6, 2023

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...

Judith A. Maffetone

Judith A. Maffetone

Jun 21, 2023

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...

Melvin Thomas Ames

Melvin Thomas Ames

Jun 13, 2023

Melvin Thomas Ames was born on April 27, 1934, in Pungoteague, Virginia, to Junious and Flossie Needam Ames.  Melvin of Teaneck, New Jersey was called home into God’s hands on June 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., with his son Glenn and sister-in-law Dorothy at his side.

Mel attended DeWitt Clinton High School and served in the U.S....

Helen J. Stipo

Helen J. Stipo

Jun 3, 2023

Helen J. Stipo nee Schanzenbach of Saddle Brook NJ, formerly of Brigantine and Bogota, went home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2023. Helen was a good and faithful servant and follower of our Lord Jesus Christ, and served her community well. She was a past president of Bogota VFW Post 5561 Ladies Auxiliary, served in the...

Julio "Jay" Feliciano

Julio "Jay" Feliciano

May 13, 2023

Julio “Jay” Feliciano, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 13, 2023.  Jay, to all who knew him, was born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, and moved with his parents and siblings to New York City at the age of 5.  Jay served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietman War from 1969 – 1971...

Richard J. O'Connor

Richard J. O'Connor

Apr 30, 2023

Richard James O’Connor 53 of Bergenfield passed away April 30, 2023. Beloved husband of Valerie. Devoted father of Brett and Ashley. Dear brother of Diane Cibelli and husband Ken; Patti Pellegrino and husband Tom; Maureen Policano and husband Phil; Kevin; Andrew and wife Dianne; and the late Timothy and Peter. Beloved son of the late Eugene and Jane. Also...

Rosa Maria "Rosita" Bauza

Rosa Maria "Rosita" Bauza

Mar 28, 2023

Rosa Maria del Carmen Bauza Calle’ Aguilu, 89 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 28, 2023 at Christian Health in Wyckoff NJ.  Rosita, to all who knew her was born in Robledo, Medellin Columbia, she moved to Puerto Rico with her family at age 15.  After her marriage in 1961 she moved to the United States...

Thomas C. White

Thomas C. White

Mar 22, 2023

Thomas C. White, 88, of Bogota passed away on March 22, 2023. He graduated from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA with a BS in Chemical Engineering and received his MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University in E Rutherford, NJ. He was the Public Relations Manager for IEEE, Manhattan, NY. Beloved father of Thomas Charles, Adam Douglas, Marchel Edgar and the...

Richard Conroy

Richard Conroy

Mar 16, 2023

Richard Conroy 89 of Bogota passed away March 16, 2023. Devoted husband of the late Dorothy for 63 years.  Beloved father of Bernadette Leighton, Cathy Ann Conroy, Richard, Jr., and Dorothea Forte. Predeceased by his brothers Marty, Jimmy, Jack and his sister Ann. Also survived by his 13 loving grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was an avid sports...

Ronald Joseph Mitchell

Ronald Joseph Mitchell

Mar 7, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald Joseph Mitchell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Caryl A. Richenburg

Caryl A. Richenburg

Mar 2, 2023

Caryl A. Richenburg 81 of Bogota passed away March 2, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Leroy. Devoted mother of John Winter, Martin Winter, Susan Winter, William Winter, Christine Shapteban, Robert and James. Dear sister of Martha Lum, Eleanor Ely and Howard Prunty. Also survived by 7 loving grandchildren and 4 loving great grandchildren. There will be a memorial...

Patricia A. Mcaleer

Patricia A. Mcaleer

Feb 12, 2023

Patricia Ann McAleer (nee Meehan), 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, surrounded by her loved ones. Ann, to her friends and family, was born in Dunmore, County Galway, Ireland, and was the second of 8 siblings.  She emigrated to the United States in 1962, at the young age of 18. That same year, she and her older...

Maeve J. Geraghty

Maeve J. Geraghty

Feb 9, 2023

Maeve Geraghty 31 of Bogota, passed away February 9, 2023. Beloved daughter of Ciaran Geraghty and Cornelia Burns Geraghty. Dear sister of  Quinn Geraghty, Cole Geraghty, Liam Geraghty and his wife Cristina Conte. Also survived by grandfather Thomas Geraghty and predeceased by her grandparents Joseph and Patricia Burns and grandmother Fiona Geraghty. She is also survived by many aunts,...

Mary Scolaro

Mary Scolaro

Feb 9, 2023

Beloved matriarch Mary Winifred Scolaro (formerly Scullion, Garland), age 95, passed peacefully on February 9, 2023. Mary was born on January 17, 1928, in the Coytesville section of Fort Lee, NJ. Daughter of the late Charles and Kathleen Scullion, sister of the late James “Buddy” Scullion and Eileen & Charles “Sonny” Lind. Widow of the late James “Papa Jimmy”...

Edward Clinton

Edward Clinton

Jan 30, 2023

Edward Clinton 81 of Bogota passed away on January 30, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Anna Lee Clinton. Loving father of Laura Sullivan and her husband James, Christine Johnson and her husband Jeremiah, and the late Scott Clinton. Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Samuel and Stone Johnson. He was a mechanic for many years at Sears in Rochelle Park....

John Ralph Starace

John Ralph Starace

Jan 29, 2023

John Ralph Starace “Johnny” passed away unexpectedly on January 29th, 2023, in New York City. He was only 46 years old. The family is both devastated and shocked by his death. John was born on February 13th, 1976, in Morristown NJ to John A. Starace and Laurie (Talley) Starace. John grew up in Parsippany NJ and graduated from Parsippany...