Nov 12, 2023

Marilyn Bartko (nee Roscher) loving & devoted wife, mother, grandmother, of Bogota, 86 years old passed away at Holy Name Marie Villa Hospice Center on November 12th, 2023. The services honoring Marilyn's life will begin on December 1st, 2023, at the Petrik Funeral Home 140 Palisade Ave, Bogota, NJ , from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. A prayer service...

Nov 12, 2023

Antoinette M.Lisa , 75 , of Bogota , N.J. passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov 12 , 2023.  Beloved daughter of the late Cornelius and Carmella “ Lillie “ Lisa .

Born in Jersey City and raised in both Hoboken and Bogota , N.J.. Ann graduated from Seton Hall University in 1971 with a B.S. in Elementary...

Nov 9, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Martini, 75, formerly of Bogota passed away on Thursday, November 9th , 2023.  He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy. He is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Kristen and Michael and Sallyann, his two sisters, Mary and Nancy and four grandchildren, Zachary, Stella, Tyler and Ryan.

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Oct 19, 2023

Wetzelberger, Francis (Frank) P., 67, of Bogota, entered into eternal life on October 19th, 2023.  Beloved son of the late Mary and Frank Wetzelberger of Bogota.  Beloved brother to Bill (Marybeth) of Stafford VA, Bob (Rose) of Park Ridge NJ and Marybeth Wetzelberger of .Westwood. NJ.  Loving uncle to Christina (Dash) Keithley, Caitlin Wetzelberger, Callie (Grainger) Del Rio, Billy...

Oct 7, 2023

Wetzelberger, Mary A. "Mickey" (nee Kennelly) 95, of Bogota, entered into eternal life on October 7th, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Frank P. Wetzelberger (1987). Devoted mother of Frank Wetzelberger of Bogota, William Wetzelberger and his wife, Marybeth of Stafford, VA, Mary Beth Wetzelberger of Westwood , NJ, and Robert Wetzelberger and his wife, Rose of Park Ridge,...

Sep 28, 2023

Nestor A. Molina, 90, of Bogota, NJ passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, September 28th surrounded by his loving family.

Nestor worked in the manufacturing industry for many years and enjoyed playing poker with his older siblings on the weekends.   Nestor was a sports fan and loved watching his kids and grandkids play sports.  He loved...

Sep 19, 2023

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...

Sep 8, 2023

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...

Sep 2, 2023

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...

Aug 29, 2023

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...