John L. DeRose, 79, a lifelong Hoboken resident passed away on May 31, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 58 years to Helen (née Becker). Loving father of John DeRose, Jr. and his wife, Joan Campion, and Jordan DeRose. Cherished grandfather of Jordan, Jr., Sofia, Lucia and John M. …
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Rosaria Branca
Rosaria Branca (née Fisicaro), 81, of Cranford, NJ (formerly of Hoboken, NJ), passedaway peacefully at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rahway on May 19, 2026.Predeceased by her beloved husband, Carmelo Branca (2021). She is survived by her twodevoted sons, Joseph Branca and Anthony Branca and his wife Lauren. Born in Latina, Italy, Rosaria emigrated to …
Nicholas Mauro Belmonte
Nicholas Mauro Belmonte, 69, of East Rutherford, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026. Nicholas was raised in Hoboken and Weehawken before making his home in East Rutherford, where he lived with his family. He was born on April 14, 1957, in Jersey City to Josephine Laura (née Maresca) and Nicholas Paul Belmonte. Nicholas is …
Claudio Baljko
Claudio Baljko, age 83, of Hoboken, NJ passed away April 5, 2026. He is survived by his brother Joseph Baljko, his sisters Gordana Picinich and Dubravka Lezaja, four nephews and six nieces. Claudio was born in Kukljica, Croatia to Celestina ( née Milich ) and Krsto Baljko. He emigrated to the United States, and served …
Craig C. Caracozza`
Craig C. Caracozza, 46, of West Caldwell, NJ, passed away on April 29, 2026. Devoted husband of Cindy (née Ratto) Caracozza. Proud father of Sienna Viviana. Cherished son of Janice (née Stoffa) and her life partner Bart. Dear brother of Michael Caracozza and his wife Heather. Also survived by many brothers- and sisters-in-law, and a …
Loretta M. Burns
Loretta M. Burns, 85, of Union City, NJ, passed away April 25, 2026. Survived by her dear sister, Eileen Burns-Yokota, and many extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents; Loretta and Howard Burns. Loretta was born in Astoria, NY, and was a retired attorney. Visitation Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 …
Ambrose J. Hildemann
Ambrose “Amby” J. Hildemann, of Point Pleasant, NJ, entered into eternal life on April 23, 2026. Predeceased by his brother, John Hildemann and his sister, Margaret “Margie” Hildemann-Lear, and his parents; John and Margaret (Peg) Hildemann. Amby was born and raised in Hoboken, NJ. He was a member of the young dems, and was affectionately known …
Jessie R. Citro
Jessie Citro (formerly Capraro), 95, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, April 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Hoboken, Jessie spent nearly her entire life in the home she cherished. She was deeply involved in her community, dedicating many years of service to Hoboken High School and remaining …
Marta Mezzina
Marta Mezzina (née Petruzzella), 87, of Hoboken, NJ (currently of Upper Saddle River, NJ), passed away April 13, 2026. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Cosmo Mezzina (2025). Loving mother of Joseph Mezzina and his wife Rosalba, Rosa Miele and her husband Giuseppe. Cherished grandmother of Andrew Mezzina and his wife Delia, Matthew …
Luca Binetti
Binetti, Luca, 92 of Weehawken, New Jersey passed away on Saturday April 11, 2026. Beloved husband of Rosa (née Amato) of 63 years. Loving father of Mauro Binetti and his wife Anna, Natale Binetti and Damiana Cirillo and her husband Anthony. Dear brother of Salvatore and Michele, and brother-in-law to Vitangelo Amato and sister-in-law Marianna …