Obituaries

Robyn Ann Scully

Robyn Ann Scully

Oct 9, 2017

SCULLY, ROBYN ANN, 63, of Wayne formerly of Paterson died on Monday, October 9, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Robert & Gloria. Dear friend of Phyllis P. Barbaris of Hewitt, NJ. Cremation will be private. Burial of cremated remains at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Tuesday, December 19th at 1:00 PM.

Andrew Peter Minko

Andrew Peter Minko

Aug 26, 2017

MINKO, ANDREW P., 51, of Paterson formerly of Passaic died on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Beloved son of the late Andrew and Carol Minko. Cherished cousin of Anthony and the late Deborah (2013) Contorno. Cremation was private.

Regina M. Cortese

Regina M. Cortese

Aug 25, 2017

CORTESE, REGINA M., 79, of Wayne formerly of Paterson died on Friday, August 25, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Philip (1997) and Ann (nee Spina, 1980). Loving cousin of Thomas DeLuca, Carmel and the late Alan (1998) Kleinfield, John and Mary Jo Spina, Ernest T. Iannacone, Patricia and James Hill, the late Anthony (2015) and Cathy Spina and the...

Dominic Anthony Colacchio

Dominic Anthony Colacchio

Aug 23, 2017

COLACCHIO, DOMINIC ANTHONY, 94, formerly of Mahwah, NJ, died peacefully at his home in Hanover, NH on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, surrounded by his family and the kind care of Wheelock Terrace and Bayada hospice. He was born to Antonio and Teresa (Spada) in Sandy Ridge, PA on September 3, 1922, the eldest of four children. He married the love...

David "Randy" R. Read

David "Randy" R. Read

Aug 17, 2017

READ, DAVID RANDEL “RANDY”, 56, of Paterson formerly of Claymont, DE died on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Beloved father of Spencer G. Read. Loving son of William and the late Barbara (1989). Cherished brother of Michael & his wife Heidi, Diane Wenstrom and the late Karen (1985). Randy worked as a Health and Safety Director for Kuehne Chemical Company, Delaware...

Mary Vargas

Mary Vargas

Jul 30, 2017

VARGAS, MARY, 56, of N. Las Vegas, NV formerly of Paterson died on Sunday July 30th, 2017. Cherished daughter of the late Rufino (1990) and Juana (nee Hernandez, 1981). Loving wife of 32 years to Pedro Hernandez. Beloved mother of Rosa M. and her wife Tiffany Hernandez and Leroy Hernandez Vargas. Cherished grandmother of Ismaly, Nahara, Raymond and Madison and...

Suzanne M. "Suzie" Wachtler

Suzanne M. "Suzie" Wachtler

Jul 12, 2017

WACHTLER, SUZANNE (SUZIE), M., 59, of Clifton died on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph M. (2000) and Helen A. (nee Soos, 2008). Loving friend of Maria Parrish and Jr. Lopez. Before retiring Suzie worked as a bartender for Rossi’s Tavern, Clifton. Friends and family will be received on Thursday, July 27th from 4-8 PM at...

Josephine Denike

Josephine Denike

Jun 17, 2017

DENIKE, JOSEPHINE (nee Baratta), 100, of Garfield died on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Josephine was one day shy of her 101st birthday. Beloved wife of the late Joseph (1969). Dear sister of the late James Baratta and Anthony Baratta. Cherished step mother of Angela. Adored aunt of Carmine & his late wife Naomi, Lynne & her husband Robert. Grand aunt...

Melvin Lee Williams

Melvin Lee Williams

Jun 7, 2017

WILLIAMS, MELVIN LEE, 63, of Newark died on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Loving brother of Judith W. Dickens. Melvin worked as a Chemist at Dow Chemical. Cremation was private.

Armando Perez

Armando Perez

Jun 6, 2017

PEREZ, ARMANDO, 77, of Paterson died on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Beloved partner of over 15 years to Maria Tirado. Before retiring Armando worked as a Transport Aide at a NY hospital. A Graveside Service was held on Tuesday, August 8th at 11:00 AM at St. Peter's Greek Catholic Cemetery, Garfield.

Frank Davidson, Jr.

Frank Davidson, Jr.

May 14, 2017

DAVIDSON, JR., FRANK, 90, of Paterson died on Sunday, May 14, 2017. Beloved husband of Amelia (nee Messa). Before retiring Frank worked for the United States Postal Service. Frank was a WW II veteran and served from 1945-1946. Interment at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Manke Memorial.

Joseph "Jose" Vicente

Joseph "Jose" Vicente

May 8, 2017

VICENTE, JOSEPH (JOSE), 88, of Fair Lawn passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 8, 2017. Beloved husband of 56 years to the late Sally (2014). Loving father of Joseph Anthony & his wife Katharine, Dorian & her husband Julio, James & his wife Michelle. Devoted brother of the late Evaristo (2013). Adored grandfather of Julian, Justin,...

Pritam Singh

Pritam Singh

Apr 16, 2017

SINGH, PRITAM, 76, of Oakland passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017. Loving husband of PritPal Kaur. Cherished father of Rupinder Kaur, Gursharan Singh Grover and Gurmeet Singh Grover.

Kea N Waithe

Kea N Waithe

Apr 11, 2017

WAITHE, KEA N., 50, of Hawthorne, on April 11, 2017 God outstretched his arms welcoming Kea, my loving oldest daughter to her new home in heaven. Loving daughter of Gayle S. Waithe. Cherished mother of Reece. Devoted sister of Tamiko, Malik and Nichele. Adored niece of many aunts, uncle and cousins. Kea worked at the College Board as Director of...

Frederick G. Kuenstler

Frederick G. Kuenstler

Mar 19, 2017

KUENSTLER, FREDERICK G., 74, of Clifton died on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Loving son of the late Frederick and Louise (nee Spengler). Before retiring Frederick was a teacher in Newark.

George Wilkie

George Wilkie

Mar 17, 2017

WILKIE, GEORGE, 80, of Vernon formerly of Kinnelon died on Friday, March 17, 2017. Beloved husband of 53 years to Phyllis (nee Pegg). Before retiring George worked at Shotmeyer Brothers, Hawthorne. George was a US Air Force veteran and served from 1955-1957. Cremation was private.

Lorraine Margaret Linquito

Lorraine Margaret Linquito

Mar 1, 2017

LINQUITO, LORRAINE MARGARET, (nee Fries), 85, of Hawthorne formerly of Oakland died peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Vincent M. (1987). Loving mother of Vincent & his wife Doreen, Mark & his wife MariCris, John, Arthur & his wife Maria and Joanne & her husband Peter Szarka. Cherished grandmother of Ashley, Evan, Morgan, Alex, Zachary,...

Maria M. Bustamante

Maria M. Bustamante

Feb 15, 2017

BUSTAMANTE, MARIA M., 69, of North Haledon formerly of Hackensack died on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Loving mother of Edicson Valderrama and Marcela Dooley. Cherished grandmother of Christian, Adrianna, Patric and Vincent. Adored sister of Rosa, Daniel, Abel, Ramon, and the late Carmenza (1982). Maria was born and raised in Colombia. Friends and family will be received on Monday, February...

Albert "Al" K Brinkmann

Albert "Al" K Brinkmann

Feb 10, 2017

BRINKMANN, ALBERT "Al" K., 77, of Mahwah formerly of Upper Saddle River died on Friday, February 10, 2017. Husband of 48 years to Lorraine M. (nee Manke). Father of Jodie & her husband Cord Meyer, Todd & his wife Karen. Brother of Evelyn & the late Alfred Hack (2008) and the late William (2015) & Nancy Brinkmann. Grandfather of Emma,...

Isabel Monticelli

Isabel Monticelli

Jan 24, 2017

MONTICELLI, ISABEL, (nee Lohaiza), 83, of Cedar Grove formerly of Paterson died on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Beloved mother of Mauricio. Before retiring Isabel worked as a photographer for the City of Paterson. Cremation was private.