Richard R. Tremitiedi, 1938-2023. Richard R. Tremitiedi, 84, retired City of Hoboken Fire Chief and U.S. Army veteran, passed away at Riverview Medical Center on Thursday, March 23, 2023, with his loving children at his side. Born December 6, 1938, son of the late Joseph and Phyllis Tremitiedi, he was a graduate of Hoboken High …
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John J. McCann
John Joseph McCann (1932–2023) This week, we said goodbye to our father, John McCann. He died at the age of 90. Dad lived independently and with all his faculties to the very end of his life. He died in his own home with family present. Dad was born in New York on April 16, 1932, …
Thomas J. Harrigan, Jr.
Thomas J. Harrigan, Jr., 74, of Weehawken, born and formerly of New York, passed away on March 13th, 2023 at Optima Care Castle Hill in Union City, NJ. Thomas was a Director for the Palisades Emergency Residence Corporation (P.E.R.C) in Union City. He is predeceased by his father Thomas J. Harrigan, Sr. and beloved mother, …
Michael J. King
Michael J. King, 73, of North Arlington, NJ passed away on March 5th, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones. Michael graduated college with his Bachelor’s Degree. He was a Director for the Towers Perrin Consulting firm located in New York, NY and was a member of the Audubon Society. Two of Michaels …
John Peter Dalton
John Peter Dalton, 59, of Norwood, NJ, formerly of Hoboken, passed away on March 2nd, 2023, after a brief illness. John was a loyal patron of Our Lady of Grace Church in Hoboken, serving both as an altar boy and usher. He attended Our Lady of Grace grammar school and Hoboken High School. John spent …
Kathryn Brawley
Kathryn Brawley, 63, of Union City, passed away on February 18th, 2023 at the Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ. Kathy was born with down syndrome on March 4th, 1959 and lived a full extraordinary life. As a young girl, Kathy participated in the Special Olympics, where she won numerous awards and trophies. …
Nemesio Crespo
Nemesio “Mencho” Crespo, 80, of Hoboken, passed away on February 14th, 2023. Nemesio was born in Rincon, Puerto Rico. He later moved to Hoboken, where he fulfilled his dreams of entrepreneurship, by owning his own bar at the age of 21. Later in life, he opened his own grocery store. Finally, ending his career with his …
Catherine DeMatteo
Catherine DeMatteo, 89, of Hoboken, passed away on February 14th, 2023 at Hoboken University Medical Center. Catherine was a life-long Hoboken Resident. She was a graceful and loving mother, sister, friend and mentor. She is survived by her sons; Joseph (Mary), Thomas (Lee Ann), Robert (Cindy), Richard (Shelia), and a sister, Maureen. Catherine is predeceased …
Kathleen D. Lemp
Kathleen D. Lemp (nee McMaster),75, of Manchester, formerly of Hoboken, passed away peacefully at Ocean Medical Center on February 10th,2023. Kathleen was a former secretary with Roadway Express and retired as a cashier from Shoprite in Manchester, NJ. Kathleen was a diehard Mets, Raiders, and Devils fan. She especially loved going on motorcycle rides with her husband …
Joseph Vitolo
Joseph Vitolo, 85, of Hoboken passed away on February 8th, 2023 at Hoboken University Medical Center. Joseph was a proud fire Captain for the City of Hoboken from 1969 to 1994. He was appointed captain in 1989. He was a member a of the FMBA Union, no. 1078 and 1076. Both in Hoboken, the city …