Obituaries

Oscar A. Perez

Oscar A. Perez

Apr 6, 2020

Oscar Amilcar Pérez Flores, 57 of East Orange NJ was born June 23, 1962, in Guatemala to Marta Elena and Florencio Perez and was raised in Chimaltenango, Guatemala. He was known for his perseverance, tenacity to provide for his loved ones and for his undying faith in God. He entered eternal rest on April 6, 2020, believing in his beloved...

Aurelio Lopez

Aurelio Lopez

Apr 3, 2020

Aurelio Lopez Molineros, 86, of Paterson formerly of Guayaquil, Ecuador, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 3, 2020. Beloved husband of over 65 years to Aura Emperatriz Baidal. Loving father of Laura Emperatriz, Aurelio Jr., Francisco Fernando, Ana Maria and Marco Antonio. Devoted brother of: Miguel Canelos, Fidel Canelos, Cristina Lopez, Maria Lopez, Jorge Lopez, Teresa Canelos, Olimpia...

Peter DeBoer

Peter DeBoer

Mar 24, 2020

DEBOER, PETER, 86, of Midland Park formally of Wyckoff died peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Beloved Father of Ruth Harrell, Reed De Boer and his wife Stacey. Cherished Grandfather of Dante Cianni, Angelica Cianni Villopoto and her husband Michael, Tony Harrell and Samuel Harrell. Cherished Great-Grandfather of Adriana and Vincent Villopoto. Beloved brother of Janet Miedema, and John De...

Deighton John Ferrington

Deighton John Ferrington

Mar 11, 2020

FERRINGTON, DEIGHTON JOHN, 67, of Paterson formerly of NY died peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Beloved friend of Walther Munguia and family. Before retiring Deighton worked for over 40+ years for The Jewish Home & Hospital, Manhattan, NY. He will be missed dearly. Cremation was private.

Grace Marie Balestier

Grace Marie Balestier

Mar 3, 2020

BALESTIER, GRACE MARIE, 62, of Bergenfield died peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Jerry (1979) & Joan (nee Miller, 2008). Loving sister of Gerald and Steven and his wife Claudia. Cherished aunt of Joanna, Matthew, Lauren, and Jamie. Cremation was private.

Carolyn L. Dorigatti

Carolyn L. Dorigatti

Mar 1, 2020

DORIGATTI, CAROLYN L. (nee MILLER), 91, of Hawthorne formerly of Paterson died peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Leonard R. Sr. (2013). Loving mother of Leonard R. Jr., Joanne & the late Robert (2009) Lacan, and Kenneth J. Devoted sister of the late Barney & Raymond Miller. Cherished grandmother of Robert, Erin, Scott, Jennifer, Nicole...

Elizabeth Figueroa

Elizabeth Figueroa

Feb 14, 2020

FIGUEROA, ELIZABETH, 76, of Paterson died peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Eustaquio and Ester. Beloved mother, grandmother and everyone's favorite aunt. She will be truly missed by those closest to her. Cremation was private.

Guillermo S. Solis

Guillermo S. Solis

Feb 9, 2020

Dr. Guillermo S. Solis, known to friends as "Bill", has departed to be in the presence of his Lord and Savior on February 9, 2020. He had just turned 72 years old. Bill was born on February 2nd, 1948 to his parents, Guillermo Sr. and Olga Olga Solis, in the port city of Callao, Peru. He had a love for...

Michael S. Ayres

Michael S. Ayres

Feb 6, 2020

AYRES, MICHAEL S. “MUCKAMEYER”, 50, of Paterson formerly of Maybrook, NY died peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Beloved son of the late Joan (nee Schumacher, 2001). Loving brother of Debbie, Jacqueline Moccia, David, Tracey & Amanda Ohannessian. Adored Uncle of Nicky, Matthew, Devin, and Alexander. Michael was a fun-loving people person as well as a hard worker. He enjoyed...

Jochen "John" E. Brinkmann

Jochen "John" E. Brinkmann

Feb 5, 2020

Jochen (John) E. Brinkmann, of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey died peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of 50 years to Maris (née Etkin). Loving father and devoted grandfather to Kirsten Brinkmann (Jim Timmerman- Caroline and Michael), Claudia Balestier (Steve- Joanna, Matthew, Lauren, and Jamie) and Monika Martucci (Joe- Riley, Camryn, and Alexa)....

Jose A. Rodriguez

Jose A. Rodriguez

Jan 25, 2020

Jose A. Rodriguez was born on December 15, 1930 in Adjuntas, PR. He passed at the age of 89 on Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Clifton, NJ. Jose was a very hard working man and worked at Westwood Industries, Paterson for more than 40 years. He loved animals, especially birds, of which he spent the last 50 years caring for...

Joseph P. Payoczkowski

Joseph P. Payoczkowski

Jan 16, 2020

PAYOCZKOWSKI, JOSEPH P., of Paramus formerly of Westwood died peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Beloved husband of 32 years to Mary (nee Kiernan). Loving father of Matt and Courtney. Devoted brother of John. Joe was a longtime employee of the Borough of Paramus and was the Landscaping Foreman for the Shade Tree Commission. He was also a 40+ year...

Janet Elaine Johnson

Janet Elaine Johnson

Jan 14, 2020

JOHNSON, JANET E. (nee TAYLOR), 68, of Farmingdale, NJ formerly of Hixson, TN died peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Beloved wife of 47 years to the late Leslie (Les) Harold Johnson Jr. (2018). Loving mother of Sherry & her husband Drew, Dawn & her husband Matt. Devoted sister of George Taylor & his wife Carol. Cherished grandmother of James,...

Mr. Joseph J. Lombardi Jr.

Mr. Joseph J. Lombardi Jr.

Jan 10, 2020

Mr. JOSEPH LOMBARDI, Jr. (86) formerly of Upper Saddle River, NJ and Boca Raton, FL passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10th, 2020 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 65 years to Rose (nee Canzano). Devoted father of Barbara Lombardi Bragg (Arthur), N.John Lombardi, Maria McKernan (Dennis), Michele Lombardi Younes (Chris). Loving grandfather of Christina Lombardi, N.John Lombardi, Jr.,...

Valrie Elaine Brown-McLean

Valrie Elaine Brown-McLean

Dec 31, 2019

Valrie E. Brown – Mclean (Laine), 65, of Paterson, NJ. Born on June 13, 1954, in St. Mary, Jamaica. Departed on December 31, 2019 surround by her four daughters and three brothers. She was the eighth child of Daphney and Arthur Brown. Loving mother to Sherril, Sherrie, Wendy and Kiesha. Adored Grandmother to Justin and Zoe. She was loved by...

Gary S. Letizia

Gary S. Letizia

Dec 18, 2019

LETIZIA, GARY S., “G”, 69, of Ramsey formerly of Upper Saddle River died peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Beloved husband of 47 years to Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Musico). Loving father of Matthew & his wife Elizabeth and Dawn & her husband Chris. Devoted brother of Joseph & his wife Linda. Cherished Grandpa G of Cameron, Dane, Ryan, Chelsea, Ashley...

Velma A. Morales

Velma A. Morales

Nov 25, 2019

Velma A. Morales, age 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25th, 2019 after her battle with cancer. She was born on December 19th, 1957 in Bronx, New York to Antonio and Velma Lennon Morales. Loving mother of Sebastian A. Ramirez, Velma has numerous friends and other relatives. Velma formed and owned “Thanks I Kneaded That” to express her passion...

Rosemarie Lehe

Rosemarie Lehe

Nov 5, 2019

LEHE, ROSEMARIE (50) of Moonachie died peacefully on November 5, 2019. She was the cherished daughter of Maurice (2014) and Rose (2011) Lehe. Beloved mother of Nicole M. Six and her husband Charles Ajjan, Samantha R. Six, and Jessie J. Kanalos. Loving sister of Barbara Lehe and Robin Hutton, Laura and her husband Frank Orlando, and the late Donna Lehe...

Genaro L. Leon

Genaro L. Leon

Nov 2, 2019

LEON, GENARO LEONEL, 91, of Pompton Lakes formerly of Newark died peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Beloved husband of 65 years to Alida. Loving father of Magda Karateew and Niurka Perinotti. Devoted brother of Baldo and Asela Musibay. Cherished grandfather of Melissa, Erika, Justin, Eric, Cassi, and Nina. Adored great grandfather of Eva, Julian, Izzy, Adrianna, Ruby, Liam and...

Angel Luis Justiniano Jr.

Angel Luis Justiniano Jr.

Oct 22, 2019

JUSTINIANO, ANGEL LUIS, 40, of Elmwood Park died suddenly on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Beloved son of Angel Sr., and Pastor Flerida (nee Moreno). Loving brother of Arvie. Cherished fiancé of Nahia Mendez. Adored step-father of Alvin, Nelahian and Thais. Angel was born and raised in the Christian Church where he developed his faith in God and his musical talent....