Sean Robert Kelly, 71, passed away on October 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 24, 1954 in Lake Forest, Illinois to Joyce Lucille Munaretto Kelly and Lewis Alan Kelly. Sean grew up in Florham Park and Convent Station, New Jersey, and attended The Delbarton School as a day student. Sean …
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Sergio DeCesare
Sergio DeCesare, 85, of North Bergen (formerly of Hoboken), entered into eternal life on October 5, 2025. Predeceased by his beloved wife Maria DeCesare (2022). Devoted father of Giovanni DeCesare, Serafina Valente, Porzia (Francesco) Talamo, and the late Maria Vicari (2016). Cherished grandfather of Pierra, Maria, Jessica, Salvatore, Silvia, Maria, Sergio, Antonio, Marta, and Antonio, …
Angeles Cotto-Hernandez
Angeles Cotto-Hernandez, 78, of Hoboken, NJ, entered into eternal life on September 14, 2025. Loving mother of Luis Antonio Pagan, Glory Ann Pagan and Mary Ann Pagan. A proud and devoted grandmother to Dimarie, Brandon, Kiomy, Luis, David and Jose. Angeles was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico to Ramona (née Hernandez) and Domingo Cotto, …
Lorenzo Casale
Lorenzo Casale, 86, of Moonachie, NJ (formerly of Hoboken, NJ) entered into eternal life on September 5, 2025 in Pallo, Italy. Beloved husband of Angelina (née Pasquale). Loving father of Joseph (Geraldine) Casale. Cherished grandfather of Angelina and Anna Casale. Dear brother of Antoietta of Italy. Lorenzo was born in Caggino, Italy to Margarita (née …
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 …
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). …
Richard Tattoli
Richard Tattoli, 85, of Homosassa, FL, formerly of Hoboken, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2nd, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1939, in Molfetta, Bari, Italy, and immigrated to the United States in 1955. Richard was the proud owner of Jefferson Cleaners in Hoboken, which he opened in 1966 and operated until its …
Pasquale Squeo
Pasquale Squeo, 83, of Jersey City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025. Pasquale was born in Molfetta, Italy, and immigrated to the United States in 1970, settling in Hoboken. He worked as a construction worker for New Jersey Building Laborers’ Local 325. Pasquale is survived by his beloved wife, Italia, with whom he …
Richard Eugene Del Boccio
Richard E. Del Boccio, 84, of Hoboken, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at his home on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. Richard was a graduate of St. Peter’s Prep High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree from Saint Peter’s College, followed by a Master’s Degree from Seton Hall University. Richard’s …
Cosmo Sancilio
Cosmo Sancilio, 70, of Hoboken, passed away on Sunday, April 13th, 2025. Cosmo was born in Molfetta, Italy on April 26th, 1954 to parents Guiseppe and Isabella Sancilio. He moved to Hoboken, NJ in 1962, Cosmo attended Hoboken High School and was a proud St. Peter’s University graduate. Cosmo was the proud owner and head …