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 …
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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 …
Paul Lanzo
Paul Lanzo “Paulie”, 94, a lifelong Hoboken resident passed away on Friday December 10, 2021 at Hoboken University Medical Center. Paul was employed with the city of Hoboken in the water department for many years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a friend to many people. Paulie was a special …
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 …
Ana Maria Ampudia
Ana Maria Ampudia, 57 of Weehawken entered into Eternal life on Saturday December 11, 2021. Ana, born in Hoboken, was a resident of Weehawken but visited Hoboken frequently as her love for her hometown was still strong.Ana is survived by her son, Weehawken Police Officer Jose Ampudia IV, with his fiancé Kristina Dizon. Jose Ampudia …
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 …
Maria “Zulma” Reyes
Maria “Zulma” Reyes , 91, of Secaucus (formerly of Hoboken) died peacefully on December 6, 2021 at the Bey Lea Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Toms River, NJ. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Julio. She is survived by her loving children; Marisa (James) Sorrentino, Myrna (the late Pasquale “Pat”) Giannini, Julio (Kathleen) Reyes, Jose …
Rosa Marie Setkiewicz
Rosa Marie Setkiewicz, 69, of Jersey City, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Henry Setkiewicz, and devoted mother to Felix Lopez and Kara Setkiewicz. The greatest joy in her life was her cherished grandson Marcus Lopez. She was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida …