Cristoforo Bini, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home. Born in Molfetta Bari, Italy. Cristoforo immigrated to Hoboken in 1966. He served in the Italian Navy as a Telegraph Technician. He began his career as a mechanic, working on turbine engines at Bethlehem Steel and worked his way up to …
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Maria Acerra
Maria Acerra (nee Bonavita), 89, of Hoboken passed away on August 21, 2020 at Hackensack University Medical Center. Born in Quindici, Italy. Maria came to the United States and Hoboken in 1954. Maria was a retired Seamstress for many years with various clothing companies and a member of the International Ladies Garment workers Union at the time …
Louis M. Taglieri, Jr.
Louis Michael Taglieri Jr., 59, of Clifton (formerly of Hoboken), passed away suddenly in the presence of his loving wife while vacationing in Virginia on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Louis was formerly the Head Football Coach for the Hoboken High school Redwings. Louis was a graduate of Hoboken Highschool and attended St. Leo’s University where …
Patrick G. Pantoliano
Patrick G. Pantoliano, 80, a life long Hoboken resident passed away suddenly in the presence of his loving family while vacationing in Wildwood, NJ on Friday, August 7, 2020. Patrick was employed by the Hoboken Board of Education for 40 years retiring as the city’s Custodial Director. Patty was a proud Yankees fan, enjoyed cooking, vacationing in …
Antonia Modugno
Antonia Modugno, (nee Mancini), of Jersey City, formerly of Hoboken. She was born in Molfetta, Italy and came to Hoboken in 1954. She moved to Jersey City some forty years ago. She was a Retired Seamstress for The Grace Coat Company in Hoboken for many years and a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers …
Magalis Roig
Magalis Roig, 77, of West New York, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020. She was born in Havana, Cuba. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Edelmiro (2020). Surviving is her cherished daughter, Marisol, her niece Jackie and many other endeared relatives and friends. Visitation for Magalis will be held on Wednesday, July …
Francesco Centrone
Francesco Centrone, 86, of Hoboken, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on July 11, 2020. Born in Molfetta, Italy. Francesco immigrated to Hoboken in 1961. He served in the Italian Navy prior to coming to the United States. He worked many years at Raimondo & Sons Construction Company in Fort Lee, NJ. …
Helen Balletta
Helen, (nee McGovern) Balletta, 85, passed away on July 7, 2020 peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Gennaro “Jerry” and her daughter Caroline Rose Balletta. A lifelong resident of Hoboken. Helen had fun working in Hostess Bakery back in the sixties and later on …
Marino DeGennaro
Marino, DeGennaro, 71, formerly of Hoboken and Rutherford passed away suddenly on July 5, 2020 at his Secaucus residence. Born in Jersey City. Marino was a Vice President of Sales for more than thirty years at American Saw Inc., now known as Lenox Corp. in Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his parents, Salvatore and Rose …
Ada Mongelli
Ada Mongelli, 90, of Hoboken passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Christ Hospital, Jersey City. Born in Puerto Rico. Ada was employed as a lunch aide/cook at Sacred Heart Academy and was a volunteer cook at St. Francis Church, both in Hoboken. She was a member of the Rosary Society. Ada was …