Rachela Scalzo nee Pasquale, 86 passed away peacefully at Hoboken University Medical Center on January 12th. A retired seamstress with various clothing companies in Hoboken, Rachela was a resident of Union City for many years after immigrating from her birthplace Monte San Giacomo, Italy in 1958. Surviving is her husband of 64 years Savino and …
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Mary Ann Pepe
Mary Ann Pepe (Lisa) 99 a lifelong resident of Hoboken passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home. Mary will best be remembered as a most devoted parishioner of St. Ann’s Church. Not only was Mary focused on her faith but she was a devoted charter member of the St. Ann’s guild there. …
Andrew E. Gaspar
Andrew Edward Gaspar died peacefully in his home on January 10, 2022. Born on March 28, 1972 in New York City he was raised and spent most of his life in Hoboken NJ. He graduated from Hoboken High School, where he played football. He attended and played football at Wagner College is Staten Island New …
Lena DeNaro
Lena DeNaro (Riccardi), a resident of Hackensack, NJ passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022 at the age of 85. She is survived by her devoted son Joseph, her cherished daughter-in- -law Francine and her two endeared grandchildren, Michael and Francesca DeNaro. She was predeceased by her loving husband Michael. Also surviving are two sisters, …
Sintia Lugo
Sintia Lugo, of Hoboken, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Santos Lugo. Sintia was the devoted mother to Michael Martinez, Jesus Martinez, Antonio Marquez, and the late Carlito Martinez. The greatest joy in her life were her grandchildren Caroline Marquez-Morales, Michael Martinez, Daniel …
Ferdinando Tamborra
Ferdinando “Dino” Tamborra, age 80, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Born in Molfetta, Italy he came to Hoboken, NJ in his early 30’s. He devoted 30 years to Hoboken University Medical Center (St. Mary’s Hospital) as the Head Plumber. Married to his beloved wife Ippolita for 43 years. He leaves behind 3 daughters …
Ana S. Villafane
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 …
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 …