In Loving Memory of Vito Nicholas Zarrillo, Sr. Vito Nicholas Zarrillo, Sr. passed peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025. To summarize Vito’s life is to try to capture the sun in a jar—his warmth, humor, and generosity touched countless lives and left an indelible mark on all who knew him. Born in Newark, New Jersey, …
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Stanlee Palmisano
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stanlee Palmisano (nee Serino) on August 14, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 17, 1943, Stanlee brought joy and warmth to everyone she met. She was a devoted mother to her late daughter Tia Palmisano and kept Tia’s …
Hilda Ortiz
Hilda Ortiz (née Carballo), 98, of Hoboken, NJ, entered into eternal life on August 13, 2025. Predeceased by her husband, Miguel Ortiz (1975). Devoted mother of twins, Jose and Juan, Tony, Miriam, Lenore, Diane, Rosita, Ida, Carmen, Sylvia and Rebecca. Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Hilda is predeceased by …
Sandra Sansevere
Sandra Sansevere, 72, born and raised in Hoboken, passed away on August 10, 2025, surrounded by her lovedones. She dedicated her life to her family, especially her mother, Ann, and grandmother, Lena.Her vocation was teaching; she spent 33 years as an esteemed middle school teacher in the Hoboken PublicSchool District – primarily at Brandt. Spirited …
Julia Ann Branda
Julia Ann Branda (née Pettrow), 73, of Secaucus, entered into eternal life on August 4, 2025. Full obituary to follow… A celebration of Julia’s life will take place on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 3-8 PM at the Failla-McKnight Memorial Home, 533 Willow Avenue, Hoboken. Parking is available in the rear of the funeral home …
Gloria V. Messina
Gloria Messina (née Petrillo), 96, a lifetime resident of Hoboken, NJ passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025. Loving mother of Mona Pellecchia. Cherished grandmother of Stefanie Petesic and Natalie DiTerlizzi, and great-grandmother of Mikey Petesic. Dear sister of Caroline McKenna. Predeceased by her parents, Alfonsine (née Lambiase) and Alfonse Petrillo, her former husband, Dominick, …
Ana Maresca
Ana Maresca, 91, of Hoboken, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Ralph (2005). She is survived by her dearest daughter, Barbara (Stephen) Serafino. She is also survived by her loving brother Ramon Carrion of Puerto Rico, and her three cherished sister-in-laws, Florence Amato, Maria Maresca, and Arlene …
Nelly Rodriguez
Nelly Rodriguez, 81, of Union City, NJ, peacefully transitioned to eternal life on July 24, 2025. She is lovingly remembered by her devoted daughter, Aileen Lara, and her cherished granddaughter, Jailyne Lara. Nelly was preceded in death by the father of her children, Humberto Garo Santana (2022), and her beloved son, Humberto Garo, Jr. (2021). …
Mafalda “Martha” Curcio
Mafalda “Martha” Curcio (née Mattola), 97, of Hoboken, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph Curcio (2005). Devoted mother of Madeline (Charles) Sansevere, Camille (Gerard) Ryan. Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Anne (Mike), John, Marc (Daniella), and great-grandmother of Ella and Ryan. …
Donald G. Girovasi
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald G. Girovasi, who died peacefully on July 16, 2025. Born in Hoboken, NJ, Donald lived a life defined by love—for his family, his community, and all living creatures. A devoted husband, he was married to his beloved wife, Eileen, for 54 wonderful years …