Joan Cunning (nee Smith) of Hoboken entered into eternal rest on October 13, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on May 20, 1936 to Helen (nee Roarty) and John Smith at St. Mary’s Hospital, Hoboken, NJ. Before her first birthday the Smiths moved from 256 Sixth Street to Willow Terrace, Hoboken and …
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Mary J. Campbell
Mary Campbell lovingly and peacefully completed her course on Earth and went to be with the Lord at approximately 12:15 PM on October 10, 2020. Those left to mourn her unexpected passing and cherish her precious memories are: Her beloved and devoted 18 children, 14 currently living; 30 to 35 grandchildren coupled with 30 to …
Gerardo Rutigliano
Gerardo Rutigliano, 38, of Keyport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Bayshore Medical Center, Holmdel, New Jersey. Born in Hoboken. Gerardo was employed as a Contractor for Royal Irrigation, Lawn Sprinkler Systems in Marlboro, New Jersey. He was predeceased by his father, Mauro (2016). He leaves to mourn …
Nancy DePalma
Nancy DePalma, 85, wife of Joseph DePalma, passed away peacefully on Friday October 9, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Union, NJ, in the loving presence of her family. Born June 14, 1935, to Luigi & Anna (Mosca) Liquori. She attended A.J. Demarest High School, class of 1953. Until 1987, Nancy lived and worked in Hoboken, where she proudly raised …
Elda Natividad Ampudia
Elda Natividad Ampudia, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Born in Guayos, Cuba she was a lifelong Hoboken resident and spent the last fifteen years living in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Elda was the matriarch and “Abuela” to everyone in her family. She had a beautiful soul, huge …
Isabella Mastropierro
Isabella Mastropierro (nee DePinto), 85, of Little Falls, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Born in Molfetta, Italy, she immigrated to Hoboken in 1963, then moving in 1970 to Jersey City and later to Hackensack and Secaucus. Isabella was predeceased by her brothers, Mario DePinto and Johnny DePinto and two sisters, Marguerita …
John R. Spano
John R. Spano, 71, of Toms River, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Toms River Community Hospital. Born in Hoboken, John resided in Toms River for two years. He was employed at The Village of Ridgewood as their Village Superintendent. John is survived by his loving wife Joan (nee Rizzo), a loving …
Dominick Vitolo
Dominick Vitolo “Doc”, 86, a resident of Secaucus since 1979 passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday September 25, 2020. Born in Hoboken Dominick was the beloved husband of Maryann (nee Amato). A retired employee for the Fiore House of Quality in Hoboken for more than 55 years. Doc was known …
Mary Cardinali
Mary Theresa Cardinali, nee Degnan, passed away peacefully in her home in Hoboken on September 16, 2020. She was the daughter of Joseph Patrick Degnan, of The Bronx, New York, and Bridget Dymphia McNamara from Ireland. She was the youngest sister of Joseph Patrick, Beatrice Lilly, and Margaret Rose. After leaving The Bronx she and …
Theresa (Terry) LaBruno
Theresa “Terry” A. LaBruno (Cappiello), 63, passed away peacefully in the presence of her devoted family. Born and raised in Hoboken, Terry attended Saint Ann’s School, The Academy of Sacred Heart, and Saint Peter’s College. For forty years, Terry was a passionate algebra and geometry teacher for The Academy of Sacred Heart, Saint Mary’s High …