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 …
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Richard DiBrango
Richard DiBrango, age 61, passed away on January 5, 2022. Richard was born in Jersey City and grew up in Union City before movingto Branchburg in 2019. He worked as a custodian for the City of UnionCity for 27 years, and retired in 2010. Richard’s favorite activities were bowling with his father and attendingbingo at …
Cosmo Gigante
Cosmo Gigante, 85 of Weehawken, NJ passed away peacefully on January 2, 2022. Born in Molfetta, Italy to the late Lazzaro and Francesca (nee Altamura) Gigante. He came to Hoboken, NJ at the age 19 where he worked in Construction and Masonry. He was married to his beloved wife Maria (nee Picca) Gigante for 59 …
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 …
William Herrera
William Herrera Jr., 69 of Jersey City passed away on Christmas day at Jersey City Medical Center. He was a General Contractor working with R.A. Choen Contractors of New York City. Surviving is a brother Edwin Herrera and his wife Nilsa, and a sister Lourdes Gonzales and her husband Jose, six cherished nieces and nephews. …
Angela Marie Colarusso
Angela Marie Colarusso, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 in her home. Born in Bethlehem, PA, Angela grew up in Bath, PA, lived for periods in Scranton, Philadelphia, Newark, DE, and Brooklyn, NY, until settling in Hoboken. Angela graduated from the University of Scranton with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology, and excelled in a …
Juana Santos
Juana Nieves Santos, 85, of Kearny, NJ, passed away on 12/15/2021 in Kearny, NJ. Juana Nieves was born in Dorado, Puerto Rico to Leoncia Montanez on May 5, 1936. She married Angel Santos on February 28, 1960 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hoboken, NJ. Juana Santos is survived by her spouse Angel Santos; her …
Vicenta Caridad Ortega
Vicenta Caridad Ortega, 76, of Hoboken, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 12, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Ortega (2008). Devoted mother to Manuel Ortega and Maribel Orriols and her husband Eric. The greatest joy in her life were her grandchildren Jordan and Justin. She is …
Patricia Politis
Patricia Palmieri Politis, passed away peacefully at Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, on December 11, 2021. Born in Jersey City Pat was a former resident of Hoboken and Guttenberg. She was the owner and Master Chef at GP’S Restaurant, Guttenberg. Where she created fantastic Italian meals for her patrons. Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, …
Caterina Guida
Caterina Guida (nee Lavagnino), 88, of Hoboken passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Santa Maria, Genova, Italy. Caterina immigrated to the United States in 1960 settling in Hoboken. Caterina was the beloved wife of the late Francesco Guida. Surviving is a son Alfonso and his wife Samantha and a …