Ambrose “Amby” J. Hildemann, of Point Pleasant, NJ, entered into eternal life on April 23, 2026. Predeceased by his brother, John Hildemann and his sister, Margaret “Margie” Hildemann-Lear, and his parents; John and Margaret (Peg) Hildemann. Amby was born and raised in Hoboken, NJ. He was a member of the young dems, and was affectionately known …
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Luca Binetti
Binetti, Luca, 92 of Weehawken, New Jersey passed away on Saturday April 11, 2026. Beloved husband of Rosa (née Amato) of 63 years. Loving father of Mauro Binetti and his wife Anna, Natale Binetti and Damiana Cirillo and her husband Anthony. Dear brother of Salvatore and Michele, and brother-in-law to Vitangelo Amato and sister-in-law Marianna …
John Heslin
John Heslin, at the age of 86, said his final Irish good-bye from HarborView Nursing Home on 3/22/26. Born and raised in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, John resided in Hoboken from 1973 until his transfer to long-term care in June of 2025. John is predeceased by his loving wife of 40 years, Maureen …
William J. Casella
William J. Casella, 79, of Hoboken, NJ (formerly of Jersey City, NJ), passed away March 17, 2026. Surviving are his loving children; Cassandra Casella, Joseph Casella, step-daughter Leah Seickendick, and step-son Leo Seickendick, his cherished grandson, Carmelo, his brother, Joseph “Jody” Casella and his wife Loida (née Bonilla), and his former wife and friend, Enza …
Dimitrios Babalis
Dimitrios “Jimmy” Babalis, 73, of Secaucus, passed away on March 8, 2026. Survived by his wife, Cathy, her siblings, Colette, Patty and spouse Myra and daughter Angelina, his nephew, Nicholas Babalis and his wife Sholien, their two children, Alexander and Konstantinos Babalis. Also survived by his niece, Katerina Sciglitano, and husband Filoreto, and children, Georgina …
Frank C. “Miggy” Migliaccio
Frank C. “Miggy” Migliaccio, 79, of Bergenfield (formerly of Hoboken), passed away on February 19, 2026. Beloved husband of Joan (née Wortmann). Devoted step-father of Arlette Spang and her husband Benjamin, and Michael Raissis and his wife Tina. Cherished grandfather of Kieran Spang. Dear brother of Charles Migliaccio and his wife Mary, Amelia Jackson and …
James P. Peluso
James P. Peluso, 97, of Jersey City (formerly of Hoboken) entered into eternal life on February 17, 2026. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Rosemarie (née Taranto)(2008). Devoted father of Maria (Ramon) Rivera. Cherished grandfather of Ralph (Melissa) Gallo and Matthew Gallo, and great-grandfather of Sophia. Also survived by his son-in-law, Ralph Gallo, Sr. James was …
Carl E. Prince
Carl E. Prince passed away peacefully at home in Hoboken, New Jersey at the age of 91 on February 6, 2026. He is survived by his children Elizabeth and Jonathan, and his grandchildren Alana Cooper-Prince and David Prince. Carl Prince was born on December 8, 1934, in Newark, New Jersey, to Phillip G. and Ann …
Joseph P. Rafter
Joseph Patrick Rafter, 80 years old, a lifelong resident of Hoboken, an educator and an activist, died on Sunday, January 25th, after a valiant fight with Alzheimer’s disease. Joe was the son of Catherine and John Rafter. He attended Our Lady of Grace Grammar School as his father and brother, John, had done before him. …
Frank O’Brien
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Frank E. O’Brien, who passed away suddenly on January 10, 2026, at the age of 70, after a long illness. Frank was born and raised in Hoboken, NJ. Throughout his career, he worked at Quality Deli (Hank’s) in Hoboken, Stevens Institute of Technology, Ferguson Propeller, …