William G. Murphy was born at St. Christopher’s Hospital; in Greenwich Village, New York City on October 1935. His parents, Mary and Joseph Murphy, were Irish immigrants, who moved to New York City and were married in late 1920’s. His father became a Longshoreman, and unfortunately died of Pneumonia in 1939. Despite the love and …
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James Francis Lyons
James Francis Lyons, 75, of Hoboken, passed away peacefully at Hoboken University Medical Center on Friday, April 15, 2022. Born in Passaic, NJ Jimmy lived in Hoboken all of his life. He was employed as a Moving Man with L&L Moving Company for some 40 years. Surviving are his children Eileen Lyons-Lusch and her husband …
Hillery J. Fontenot Jr.
Hillery J. Fontenot Jr. 75, of Hoboken, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2022 in the presence of his family. Hillery was the beloved husband of Maureen (nee Gaeta). He was the devoted father to Kevin, Justin and a daughter Hilary. A great joy in his life were his cherished grandchildren Spencer, Alex, and Damian. …
Ciro A. Sarra
Ciro A. Sarra, 88, of Hoboken, NJ, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood on April 8, 2022. Ciro was born in Caggiano, Italy and immigrated to the United States settling in Hoboken. He worked for the Railroad as a Technician for many years before retiring. Ciro …
Donna L O’Grady
Donna L. O’Grady—daughter, sister, partner, stepmother, fierce and loyal friend to so very many, bon vivant, artist, mentor, explorer, sailor, adventurer of the first order—passed away in her home in Hoboken on April 5, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was 60. Those who knew Donna understood that she was restless: never one to let …
Dominic Busnelli
Dominic Busnelli, 48 of Hoboken, NJ and Atlanta, GA passed away suddenly on April 4th, 2022 breaking the hearts of his loving family who often referred to him as the “Prince”. Born and raised in Hoboken, NJ he attended St Peter and Paul school and later graduated from Xavier High School in NYC. Dominic had …
Daniel T. Valente
Daniel Thomas Valente, a loving Father, World War II Veteran and a lifelong Hoboken resident, passedaway on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the age of 99. After several months of declining health, Daniel diedpeacefully with his beloved children by his side at Hoboken University Medical Center. Just like he dealt with all experiences in his …
Catherine McGuire
Catherine McGuire nee Phillips, 74 born in Jersey City. Catherine was a resident in Hoboken most of her life. She passed away surrounded by her loving family at Hackensack Medical Center on April 5th. She worked 25 years in the cafeteria service at Stevens Institute of Technology at Hoboken, NJ as a cook. Surviving is …
Carmen Lopez
Carmen Lopez (nee Talavera), 82, of Hoboken, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 26, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Willie Lopez Perez. Devoted mother to Wilson Lopez, Heriberto Lopez, and Viviana Rivera and her husband John. The greatest joy in her life were her grandchildren Yoliana, …
Thomas Sweeney
Thomas Sweeney, a lifelong resident of Hoboken, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 21st. If you knew Tom, you were lucky. He was kind, compassionate and always making people laugh. He worked for the City of Hoboken and was a DJ for many years. Most knew him as coach Tom or …