Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Bergen County, New Jersey

Anthony F. Culmone, Jr.

Anthony F. Culmone, Jr.

Nov 1, 2021

Anthony F. Culmone Jr. 67 of Bogota, passed away November 1, 2021. Loving son of the late Anthony F. Culmone Sr. and Isabel Culmone of Palm Coast, FL. Devoted husband of Diane. Loyal brother of the late Jean Hostak, Dianne Bandelt, Jodi Culmone-Quinlan, Richard, and Michael Culmone. Beloved uncle of Jeffrey and Matthew Hostak, Megan Bandelt, Skylar Bracewell, Christopher,...

Elaine Bochicchio

Elaine Bochicchio

Oct 16, 2021

Elaine Bochicchio  nee Consi of Teaneck, formerly of Weehawken and Hasbrouck Heights,  born and raised in NYC before moving to Weehawken and spending most of her life there. Before retiring she was a florist for Bill O’Shea’s in Hasbrouck Heights for over 20 years. Beloved wife of the late Sebastian “Sonny” Bochicchio. Devoted mother of Suzanne Casper and the...

Doreen A. Smith-Branche

Doreen A. Smith-Branche

Oct 1, 2021

Doreen A. Smith-Branche of Bogota and Hackensack, NJ passed away on October 1, 2021. She was born in Georgetown, Guyana. Mother of Dennis Benjamin, the late Rosemarie Benjamin, the late Errol Lawrence, Evortz Lawrence, Teresa Smith and Joseph Smith. Loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren. Sister of Rudolph Benjamin and the late Bevis,...

Michael A. Conforti

Michael A. Conforti

Sep 23, 2021

Michael Angelo Conforti 85 of River Edge, formerly of Teaneck and Bogota, passed away September 23, 2021. He was born and raised in Bronx, NY and spent most of his life raising his family in Bogota. After spending 30 years in the NYC Highway Department, he continued working as a doorman and judging boxing events on his weekends throughout...

Dorothy Marie (Widmer)  Lydecker

Dorothy Marie (Widmer) Lydecker

Sep 22, 2021

Dorothy Marie Lydecker (nee Widmer), 97, passed away on September 22, 2021. Dottie was loved and adored by all who knew her and she will be deeply missed.  Originally from Luke, Maryland, she was born to Samuel and Dorothy on March 16, 1924 and had one brother, Samuel (Sam). She was a proud alumna to Penn State University, where...

Dorothy G. Kerkowski

Dorothy G. Kerkowski

Sep 16, 2021

Dorothy G. Kerkowski 77 of Hawley, PA formerly of Bogota passed away September 16, 2021. Before retiring in 2003 she was a paralegal for Sills, Cummis & Gross, Newark for many years. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Bogota where she served as a Lector. She was a former Bogota councilwoman and also served as a...

Rosemarie Toomey

Rosemarie Toomey

Sep 9, 2021

Rosemarie Toomey 91 of Ridgefield Park passed away September 9, 2021. Before retiring in 1992 she worked for Maxwell House, Hoboken for 35 years. She had been secretary for the Ridgefield Park AARP and also belonged to the Ridgefield Park Knitwits. She served for many years as an election official at Roosevelt School, Ridgefield Park. Beloved mother of Donna...

Eileen Neill

Eileen Neill

Sep 7, 2021

Eileen Neill 67 of Moonachie passed away September 7, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Peter "Bob" Neill. Devoted mother of Dawn Friedman and Robert Neill (wife Holly). Dear sister of JoAnn Solomon and Edward Virgin. Loving grandmother of Billy, Jeremy and Hailey Friedman and Parker Neill. Funeral service at Petrik Funeral Home, Friday morning at 11. Visiting Thursday...

Vincent G. Rocco

Vincent G. Rocco

Sep 4, 2021

Vincent Gerard Rocco of Dumont, NJ, passed suddenly and peacefully at home.  He will be reunited with his parents, Julianna and Michael Rocco.  He is survived by his sister, Lori Capasso, and her husband, Frank, and by his brother, Eric Rocco and his wife, Kathleen.  He was a loving uncle to Michael Capasso, Connor Rocco, Brendan Rocco, Molly Rocco...

Joseph R. Hughes

Joseph R. Hughes

Aug 31, 2021

Joseph R. Hughes, 77 of Secaucus, NJ passed away on August 31, 2021. Born in Jersey City, NJ he was a Sales Associate for Kohl's in Secaucus, NJ. There will be a Graveside Service at Holy Cross Cemetery, 340 Ridge Road, No. Arlington, NJ on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 11 AM. Arrangements are by Petrik Funeral Home, 140...

Thomas G. Genovese

Thomas G. Genovese

Aug 30, 2021

Thomas G. Genovese 69 of Bogota passed away August 30, 2021. Beloved son of Annie and the late Thomas. Dear brother of Ann Marie Greenberg and husband Ross; Sean and wife Theresa; Kevin and William. Loving uncle of Kevin John and wife Monica; Jacqueline and husband Justin; Caitlyn and Olivia. The funeral will leave Petrik Funeral Home, 140 Palisade...

Laszlo Szeredy

Laszlo Szeredy

Aug 26, 2021

Mr. Laszlo Szeredy, age 84, passed away on the evening of Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at his home in St. Marys, Ga.

Mr. Szeredy was born March 28th, 1937 in Dunaszeg, Hungary to the late Joseph and Irene Szeredy.

Mr. Szeredy came to the United States in the late 1950’s from war torn Hungary. Fulfilled...

Else B. (Gottfried)  Wellhoefer

Else B. (Gottfried) Wellhoefer

Aug 11, 2021

Else Wellhoefer (née Gottfried), of Bogota, NJ, passed away on August 11, 2021. Else was predeceased by her loving husband of over 50 years, Karl.  She is survived by her dedicated children, Martin Wellhoefer, of Ringwood, NJ, and his partner, Lisa, and Lore Valcarcel, of River Edge, NJ, and her husband, Orlando; and grandchildren, Marcus (wife Sharon), Justin (partner...

Pansy Grossman

Pansy Grossman

Aug 8, 2021

MOMMY’S GOING HOME OBITUARY

PANSY GROSSMAN   was born in Manhattan New York to the parents of Vernon & Elizabeth Young. She was the Oldest of 3 Daughters, Faith James & Veona Thomas, whom have both passed on. My Mom had a very productive & full life. She had completed High School & completed 2 years...

Jewel C. Reichert

Jewel C. Reichert

Aug 7, 2021

Jewel C. Reichert 90 of Moonachie passed away August 7, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Frederick. Loving mother of Frederick Reichert and his wife the late Leslie; Patricia Caez and her husband Tony; Dianna Rand and her former husband the late Steven; Donna Sherman and her husband Michael; and the late Edward Reichert. Dear sister of the late...

Luis R. Rodriguez

Luis R. Rodriguez

Jul 15, 2021

Luis R. Rodriguez, 89, of Bogota passed away on July 15, 2021. A decorated Army Veteran of the Korean War, he was a retired Safety Inspector for NY Transit, New York. Devoted husband of Dolores Rodriguez. Beloved father of three sons from his first marriage to the late Elsie Rodriguez: David, Richard and the late Ralph A. Rodriguez. Beloved...

Ronald Cebollero

Ronald Cebollero

Jun 23, 2021

Ronald Cebollero 69 of Bogota passed away June 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Mary. Devoted father of Gwen and Dawn. Loving grandfather of Joseph and Jessica. Dear brother of Diana Truncale, Michael and Tony. Visiting Sunday 3-7pm. Funeral Service Sunday, 6:30pm. Cremation private.

Michael J. Moran

Michael J. Moran

Jun 22, 2021

Michael Moran died peacefully in his home on June 22, 2021 with his wife, five daughters and  loving family by his side.  Beloved husband to Margaret Moran. Devoted father to Kathy and her husband Kevin, Lisa, Michelle, Marybeth and her husband Scott and Jennifer and her husband Alex.  Dear Brother to Maisie, James, Nancy and Criss and the late...

James K. Mehler

James K. Mehler

Jun 19, 2021

James K. Mehler  65 of Bogota passed away June 19, 2021. Beloved husband of Diane. Devoted father of Daniel John and his wife Heather and Jenna Kaitlyn. Loving grandfather of Alice and Oliver. Dear brother of Mary Jane Dunham, Mickey, George and his twin Danny Mehler. Visiting Tuesday, June 29, from 3-7pm at Petrik Funeral Home. Cremation will be...

Michael David Haase

Michael David Haase

Jun 17, 2021

Michael David Haase 61 of Teaneck passed away June 17, 2021. He was a Pharmacy Technician at Hackensack University Medical Center for 25 years. He belonged to the Ridgefield Park Elks Lodge and enjoyed swimming  and hiking as his favorite past times..Beloved son of Margaret G. and the late Walter F. Haase. Dear brother of Walter Andrew Haase and...