Mary Ann Pepe (Lisa) 99 a lifelong resident of Hoboken passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home. Mary will best be remembered as a most devoted parishioner of St. Ann’s Church. Not only was Mary focused on her faith but she was a devoted charter member of the St. Ann’s guild there. …
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Ana S. Villafane
Ana “Mama” Villafane born in Utuado, PR in 1949, moved to Hoboken, NJ in 1969 where she met her husband for 39 years. Ana worked till 1991 then continued as a stay at home caretaker till her passing leaving behind 6 kids, 16 grandkids, and 15 beautiful great grandkids. In the words of Mama, ‘que …
Joseph DelVicario
Joseph Del Vicario 51, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2021. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Joseph moved to New Jersey as he started his career as a skilled flooring installer. Joseph was a devoted employee of Optimum Flooring and Regency Flooring for many years. Joseph loved spending time with his family, he also …
Johnny Ray “Diddle” McDonald Jr.
Johnny Ray McDonald Jr., (Diddle), 58, of Hoboken passed away December 9 at Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus, N.J. He was the beloved husband of Deborah Sands McDonald and devoted father of Jonathan McDonald. Born on March 30, 1963 in Jersey City N.J., John was raised in Hoboken where he attended the public school system …
Joseph A. Griffo, Sr.
Joseph Anthony Griffo, Sr., 78, of Secaucus (formerly of Hoboken), died peacefully on December 7, 2021 Beloved husband of 55 years to JoAnn V. (née Carrelli). Loving father of Joseph Anthony Griffo, Jr., Janine (Kenneth) Hegel. Cherished grandfather of Madison. Joseph was born in Jersey City to Rose (née Belfiore) and Anthony Griffo. He was …
Florence Meehan
Florence Meehan (nee Silvio), 79, a lifelong resident of Hoboken, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 29, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late James Meehan. Florence was the devoted mother to Diane Hand and her husband Jeffrey, Michele Vittorioso and her husband John, and Anthony Meehan. The greatest …
John Cogelia
John Thomas Cogelia, Jr. “Jackie”, 71, formerly of Kearny and Secaucus, passed away suddenly in North Bergen. Born in Jersey City, he resided in Hoboken through his high school years. Graduating in 1968 from Hoboken Senior High School as an outstanding athlete in football, baseball and swimming. He was a graduate of Jersey City University …
Daniel Garcia
Daniel Garcia, 86, of Hoboken (formerly of Juncos. Puerto Rico), passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 21, 2021. He is survived by his beloved children, Milagros, Linda, Sonia, Omar, and Jesus. The greatest joy in his life were his cherished grandchildren, Michelle, Emmanuel, Kassandra, Giana, Aiden, Dante, and Clarissa, and he …
Vincenza Sarra
Vincenza Sarra (nee Cocozza), a lifelong resident of Hoboken, passed away peacefully at Hoboken University Hospital, surrounded by her loving children on August 10, 2021. Vincenza’s story began in Auletta, Salerno, Italy. Born on May 2, 1935, to Giuseppina (nee Opromolla) and Antonio Cocozza. Vincenza eventually immigrated to the United States and settled in Hoboken. She worked as a …
Agatha Centrone
Agatha Centrone, 92, of Sunny Isles Beach, FL, formerly of Hoboken, NJ, passed away peacefully at home, on August 2, 2021. Agatha was born in Molfetta, Italy on April 13, 1929. Agatha made her voyage to begin her life in America and settled in Hoboken, NJ . She worked as a seamstress for many years …