It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald G. Girovasi, who died peacefully on July 16, 2025. Born in Hoboken, NJ, Donald lived a life defined by love—for his family, his community, and all living creatures. A devoted husband, he was married to his beloved wife, Eileen, for 54 wonderful years …
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Elizabeth Forman
Elizabeth Miranda Forman (October 12, 1930) – (July 14, 2025), trailblazing matriarch and pillar of the Hispanic community. Born in Corozal, Puerto Rico, Elizabeth lived a life of passion, entrepreneurship, and community leadership. Alongside her beloved husband, Jerry Forman, whom she lovingly shared 65 years of marriage with, she co-founded the first Hispanic softball league …
Annunziata Pasquale
Annunziata Pasquale (née D’Elia), of East Rutherford, NJ (formerly of Hoboken, NJ), entered into eternal life on July 8, 2025. Beloved wife of 47 years to Antonio Pasquale. Devoted mother of Mary Ellen (Domenick) Rizzo, Jackie (Ryan) Nastro. Cherished grandmother of Francesca, Michael and Anthony. Dear sister of Carlos, Toninho and Raffael and stepdaughter to …
Filomena Recine
Filomena Recine (nee Buonsanto), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on January 20, 1947, in Molfetta, Italy. Filomena was the devoted wife of the late Giorgio Recine, with whom she shared 59 wonderful years of marriage. Together they built …
Mario A. Raggio
Mario A. Raggio, 99, a lifelong Hoboken resident, entered into eternal life on June 26, 2025. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Catherine E. Raggio (2021). Surviving is his daughter, Catherine “Cookie” Raggio, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. Mario was a veteran of the U.S. Army, proudly …
Lina Salvemini
Carmela (Lina) Salvemini, 94, of Hoboken, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Vincent (2018) and her son, Mauro Salvemini. She is survived by her loving daughter, Martha Burkhardt. She is also survived by her devoted sister, Maria Petruzella in Italy. She is survived by her four dearest …
Edward A. McLaughlin
Edward A. McLaughlin, age 84, passed away at home on June 22, 2025. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Edward lived a life marked by service, devotion, and deep love for his family and friends. Edward was a dedicated professional. As the owner of Hoboken Realty Management Company, which he operated alongside …
Christina M. Sucato
Christina M. Sucato, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025. Born in Hoboken, NJ, to Erminia and Alexander Addesso, Christina was a lifelong New Jersey resident whose love for family was the heart of her world. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Vito Sucato, …
John R Howe
John R Howe, 78, of Hoboken, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025 surrounded by his family. John, better known as Jackie or Pop Pop, was born on October 12, 1946 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Joseph Howe and Rosanna (Heinsohn) Howe. Jackie was a dedicated public servant, and proudly served the Hoboken …
Jeanette “Dolly” Pansini
Jeanette Pansini, 97, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on June 3rd, 2025. She was born in Hoboken, New Jersey and she resided there for almost nine decades. She worked as a talented seamstress for many years. The last years of her life were spent in Phoenix. Family was paramount to Jeanette. She is predeceased …