It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen “Kathy” Van De Velde (née Brookes), a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, on September 21, 2025. Kathy served her community with compassion as a Registered Nurse for 32 years. She will be remembered for her tenacity, strength, nurturing spirit, and her famous …
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Cosmo Mezzina
Cosmo Mezzina, 90, of Guttenberg, NJ, entered into eternal life on August 26, 2025. Beloved husband of Marta (née Petruzzella). Devoted father of Joseph (Rosalba) Mezzina and Rosa (Giuseppe) Miele. Cherished grandfather of Andrew (Delia) Mezzina, Amanda (Jerry) Gravina, Lauren Smith, Nico (Jordan Little) Smith, Briana Mezzina. Cosmo is predeceased by his son, Felice Mezzina, …
Vito N. Zarrillo, Sr.
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, …
Karen Renee’ Mandell
December 21, 1967 – February 10, 2025 Karen Renee Mandell, 57, of Bloomfield, New Jersey, a beloved yoga instructor who touched countless lives through her teaching and community leadership, passed away on Monday, February 10,th 2025. Born on December 21st, 1967, in New York City to Penny Rouillard and Anthony Magrino, Karen shared her birthday …
Judson Aaron Read Weaver
Judson Aaron Read Weaver, 57, of Jersey City, NJ, peacefully passed away on April 1st, 2023, surrounded by his closest loved ones, after suffering a sudden brain hemorrhage a few days earlier. Jud will be fondly remembered by those who knew and loved him for his humble decency, kindness, quirky sense of humor and fascination …
James L. Hans
James L. Hans, 87, a Hoboken artist and historian passed away on January 1st, 2023. Surrounded by his wife Beverly Hans and his daughter Polly Hans.
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 …
Raymond Earl Jackson
Raymond Earl Jackson, 72, of Hoboken, Passed away unexpectedly at home on November 7, 2021. He was the beloved boyfriend of 15 years to Alyce Prokopiak. Raymond was the endeared brother of Nathaniel Jackson and his wife Donna, and cherished uncle of Jillian and Jenna Jackson. He will be sadly missed by his dogs and …
Vincent “Jimmy” Valentino
Vincent “Jimmy” Valentino, Jr., 67, of Jersey City, passed away on November 2, 2021. Lifelong resident of Jersey City, he graduated from Ferris High School in 1973, where he was the first male enrolled in the home economics course. He translated those skills into the loving care of his home and family. Jimmy worked for …
John T. Feury
John T. Feury , to the great sorrow of his beloved family and friends, John T. Feury died suddenly on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 after suffering complications from a grave heart condition.John was a man of integrity and strong character, evident in his every action and word – thelatter often spare and reliably direct, never …