Obituaries
Michael A. Mele
Dec 4, 2025
MELE, ESQ., MICHAEL A., 66, of Hawthorne, formerly of Hackensack, died peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025 after an unrelenting battle with leukemia. He was predeceased by his father, Dr. Peter Anthony Mele, and his mother, Paola Maranesi Mele. He is survived by his loving wife, Shannon; his siblings, Paola DeVita (Frank), Peter Mele, and Christopher Mele (Anne); his nieces...
Reed Peter De Boer
Nov 29, 2025
DE BOER, REED P., 62, of North Haledon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Reed was the loving husband of the late Stacey (née Carroll, 2022). He was the beloved son of Grace (née Roukema) of Wyckoff and the late Peter (2020). He was the devoted brother of Ruth Harrell of Prospect Park, and a cherished uncle to Dante...
Donald L. Hesse
Nov 22, 2025
HESSE, DONALD L., 74, of Hawthorne, died peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Don was born in Hackensack, NJ, on September 18, 1951. Beloved son of the late Oscar and Gertrude Hesse. Loving and devoted brother of Robert (Bob) Hesse and Oscar A. Hesse, Jr. Don was a PROUD Vietnam Veteran and served in the US Army from 1970-1980. His friendship...
Celia M. Cales
Oct 23, 2025
CALES, CELIA M., 86, of Wayne, formerly of Paterson, died peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ramon (2002). Dear cousin to many.
Friends and family will be received on Thursday, October 30th, from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM at Manke Memorial @ Scillieri-Arnold Funeral Home, 351 Fifth Avenue, Paterson. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM...
Dennis M. Cooney
Sep 28, 2025
COONEY, DENNIS M., 74, of Bloomfield, New Jersey, formerly of Missouri City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson.
Born in Orange, NJ, in 1951, Dennis was the son of the late William and Shirley Cooney. He was predeceased by his brother Steven Cooney. He is survived by his brother Daniel...
Umakant Vishnuprasad Mehta
Sep 12, 2025
MEHTA, UMAKANT VISHNUPRASAD, 94, of Totowa
On September 12, 2025, Umakant V. Mehta passed away peacefully at the age of 94 while surrounded by his loved ones, which define his long lasting legacy.
Born on October 10, 1930 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, he was one of eight children to Vishnuprasad and Shardaben Mehta. Growing up in Khadia, he developed a love for chemistry...
Syre Hendrix Perez
Jul 25, 2025
PEREZ, SYRE HENDRIX, 2, of Prospect Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 25, 2025. Our precious little prince, Syrè Hendrix, has left us too soon. Born on [9-17-22], he graced our lives with his presence until this past Friday. Heaven has welcomed an angel, but our hearts are shattered without him. Syrè, our cherished...
William Hernandez
Jul 12, 2025
HERNANDEZ, WILLIAM, 64, of Paterson, died peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Beloved husband of Iraida Rosario Alaya. Beloved father of Jonathan Perez. Devoted brother of Amapro (Amy) White.
Cremation services were private.
William F. Stamm
Jun 18, 2025
STAMM, WILLIAM F., 84, of Emerson, formerly of Manhattan, NY, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Detailed obituary to follow.
Cremation services were private.
Verle Ferguson Henry
Jun 9, 2025
HENRY, VERLE FERGUSON, 66, of Paterson and Guyana, died peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Verle Cornella Ferguson Henry of Devonshire Castle and 1861 section C Diamond New housing scheme EBD was born on February 8th 1959 in Devonshire Castle Essequibo Coast to the late Euna Grandison Ferguson and Talbot Duncan. Wife of Levi Henry of Albertown, Mother of Nicola Marks...
Gertrude "Trudie" M. Palmisano
May 23, 2025
PALMISANO, GERTRUDE M. "TRUDIE", 69, of Oak Ridge died peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025. Gertrude “Trudie” Palmisano, a beacon of love and strength, peacefully departed this world on May 23, 2025, at the age of 69. A devoted mother, nana, sister, aunt, and friend, Trudie’s life was a tapestry woven with faith, laughter, and enduring love, touching all who knew...
Pedro Luis Estrada
Apr 6, 2025
ESTRADA, PEDRO LUIS, 75, of Paterson died peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025. It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of our beloved father and husband, Pedro Luis Estrada. Who left us on April 6th, 2025, at the age of 75. He was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment with his loved ones. His...
Hilda Fermin
Mar 15, 2025
FERMIN, HILDA, 107, of Paterson, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Con profundo pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de Hilda ReinaFermín “Mamaia.”Hilda nació en la Canela, Santiago, Rep. Dom. Un 13 de Enerode 1918; fueron sus padres Emilio Fermín y Ana de la Hoz.Hilda deja atrás 4 hijos: Ramon, Fernando, Rafaela y María A.(De Rozón)...
Ricky Glenn Johnson
Mar 13, 2025
JOHNSON, RICKY GLENN, 57, of Hasbrouck Heights died peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Services will be private.
Dennis B. Carney
Feb 14, 2025
CARNEY, DENNIS B., 73, of Haskell formerly of Sparta died peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025. Cremation services were private.
Maganlal Dahyabhai Kothari
Feb 14, 2025
KOTHARI, MAGANLAL DAHYABHAI, 88, of Saddle Brook formerly of Kotha/Amalsad-India, died peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025. Puja, Tuesday, February 18, at 8:30 AM at Cedar Lawn Crematory, 200 McClean Blvd., Paterson, NJ 07504
Aitana Nahiara Pinto Arroyo
Jan 29, 2025
Aitana Nahiara, born September 26, 2024, beloved Angel of Alessandra Arroyo, Josue Pinto. I carried you every second of your life, and I will love you for every second of mine," "Though you were here for a little while, you touched our hearts forever," "You may be gone from sight, but never from our hearts," "A life may be short,...
Julius Thiessen
Jan 25, 2025
THIESSEN, JULIUS, 87, of Paterson, died peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson. Beloved son of the late Albert and Lucy. Before retiring Julius work for White Laundry, Passaic. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, February 27th at 11:00 AM at Fair Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 22-21 Maple Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ...
Mildred F. Ricucci
Jan 19, 2025
RICUCCI, MILDRED F. "COOKIE", (nee YOUNG), 80, of Lyndhurst died peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Beloved mother of Lisa M. Ross, Jennifer Hildebrandt & her husband Robert, Michael & his wife Cheryl, and Robert Hansford. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas & his wife Lauren, John, Andrew & his wife Serena, Michael, Bobby, Anthony, Christina, Jett, Savannah, Cole, and Elora. Adored...
Jean Yarbrough
Jan 14, 2025
YARBROUGH, JEAN "SWITZEE", 74, of Paterson, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Beloved mother of Paul L. Williams, and Sarah C. Brown. Devoted sister of Philander, Cedric, Kevin, and the late Joann Marshall (2001) and Sherrell Marshall(2019). Cherished grandmother of Bruce, Jarrell, Sincere, and London. Adored Great Grandmother of Na'Riyah, K'or, and Royce'. Dedicated aunt of Mahognay.
Cremation services...


